Article Archive

May 21st 2015

• • News

  • The provocative genius of James Watson Science John F Atkins , David J McConnell
  • There’s no perfect map but Mercator’s is marvellous Science Peter Lynch
  • Private school secretary loses appeal against wage cut under austerity legislation High Court Fiona Gartland
  • HSE was denied funds for Portlaoise hospital, says director Health Paul Cullen
  • Shatter’s case takes a bashing in the High Court Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Miriam Lord: Marriage referendum really is all about the children Politics Miriam Lord
  • Shatter says he will reflect on High Court judgment Politics Harry McGee
  • Israeli plan for segregated buses cancelled on first day Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Thousands of migrants stranded at sea get partial respite Asia-Pacific Joe Cochrane
  • Cameron to press for EU deal on fringes of summit Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Troubled teenager in care living in homeless hostel District Court Fiona Gartland
  • Renzi criticises EU states which shirk on migrant quotas Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Prince Charles completes ‘a pilgrimage of the heart’ Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Yes vote will ‘obliterate prejudice’, says Enda Kenny Politics Stephen Collins , Sarah Bardon
  • Bouncer convicted of ‘one-punch’ killing of Irishman in Australia Asia-Pacific Padraig Collins
  • Why you should never short-change a monkey Science William Reville
  • Irishman among eight charged in Hatton Garden raid UK
  • Beaumont nurses plan work-to-rule due to overcrowding Health Aine McMahon
  • Carlow-Kilkenny byelection: Outcome pivotal for all parties Politics Stephen Collins
  • Riga summit a chance for EU to define partnership policy Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Some 350 test samples lost in NI hospitals in last five years Health Niall McCracken
  • Government wants unions to re-affirm commitments on disputes Irish News Martin Wall
  • Outcome will be regarded as barometer of party strength Politics Rory Costello
  • Six people hospitalised from club on night Ana Hick collapsed Crime & Law
  • Mirror Group ordered to pay £1.2m to phone-hacking victims UK
  • Fitzpatrick jury to return in June as legal argument continues Circuit Court Declan Brennan
  • Man awarded €200,000 damages against childhood abuser High Court Mary Carolan
  • Catholic priest advises Protestant guidance on referendum Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Impact claims IAG assurances on Aer Lingus are worthless Irish News Martin Wall
  • Ex-loyalist prisoner seeks emergency hearing to block Boston tapes Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Public service pay talks will not open an ‘ATM’, says Kelly Irish News Martin Wall in Galway
  • Royal visit: Change of mood as feted couple retrace historic steps Irish News Kathy Sheridan
  • Convicted murderers lose appeals against extradition to UK High Court
  • Iona Institute chair criticises Catholics calling for Yes vote Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • All you need to know about the marriage referendum Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • David Letterman ends legacy with irreverence US Alessandra Stanley
  • One in five rely on neighbours for home protection Crime & Law Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Train steward awarded €5,000 for attack incident Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • Large Hadron Collider sets new energy record Science
  • Priest gave no indication of suicide plan, inquest hears Coroner's Court Gareth Naughton
  • ‘If you find us don’t revive us’ read note in Limerick farmhouse Crime & Law Kathryn Hayes
  • Prince Charles visits Catholic church at centre of disputes Politics
  • Islamic State now controls ‘more than half’ of Syrian territory Middle East
  • Boxer John Joe Nevin told to keep his fighting in the ring District Court Brian McDonald
  • Special needs budget for schools to increase by 4% Education Joe Humphreys
  • Court resolves Dublin council evacuation action High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • AIB encourages staff to vote as part of ‘diversity agenda’ Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Malaysian PM orders rescue of migrants adrift at sea Asia-Pacific
  • Facebook launches newsfeed button for referendums Politics Mark Hilliard
  • Man arrested over violent murder of Michael Devoy in Dublin Crime & Law
  • 300-plus weapons used, nine killed in Texas biker battle US Manny Fernandez , Alan Blinder , Richard Perez-Pena
  • Retired farmer (69) jailed for failing to file VAT return Circuit Court Nicola Donnelly
  • Mountcharles anticipates ‘emotional’ Slane concert after cancer diagnosis Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Burglar who targeted judge’s house jailed for three years Circuit Court Conor Gallagher , Sonya McLean
  • Frozen berry alert following virus outbreak Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Aislinn centre marks sixth anniversary of Ryan report Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Court refuses US order to extradite Irish citizen High Court Alison O'Riordan
  • Banking inquiry: ECB warned State on banks Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Malaria drug to be repurposed for the heart Health Mark Hennessy
  • Merkel lays out EU’s eastern aims for partnership summit Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Former Positive Action director in court on fraud charges Crime & Law Pamela Duncan
  • Islanders among the first to vote on marriage equality Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Gardaí confirm Limerick farmhouse fatality Thomas Ruttle Crime & Law Kathryn Hayes
  • Same-sex marriage rights not enough on their own, survey finds Social Affairs Anthea McTeirnan
  • Group wants to turn referendum posters into bee hives Environment Alison Healy
  • Denis O’Brien granted injunction against RTÉ High Court
  • Dunnes Stores ‘shock’ decision to close Gorey store Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • How is your local TD voting in the marriage referendum? Irish News Sarah Bardon , Marie O'Halloran , Ciaran D'Arcy
  • RTÉ drama series to mark Easter Rising commemoration Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Timeline: same sex marriage internationally Irish News Bahareh Heravi
  • Intense fighting over ancient Syrian city of Palmyra Middle East
  • View New York City from One World Trade Center US
  • Headlines of the Referendum Irish News
  • Daring rescue: police save dog from flash-flood swollen river World
  • Voting in the referendums: the important information Ireland

  • Sport

  • Shane Lowry: Playing with AP a nice start to one of my favourite weeks Golf Shane Lowry
  • Luke Fitzgerald firmly on the road to recovery Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Kerry step up their pursuit of excellence Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Home final the big prize for focused Ulster as they return to Glasgow Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Jordan Spieth aiming to bounce back into the spotlight in Texas Golf
  • US-based Graeme McDowell says playing two Tours is ‘a difficult balancing act’ Golf Philip Reid
  • Madigan accepts his best chance next season will be at number 12 Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Mats Hummels turns down move to Manchester United English Soccer
  • Relieved Donnacha Ryan happy to be fighting fit with Munster Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Rory McIlroy says Wentworth win the catalyst for hot streak Golf Philip Reid
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Rugby
  • Matt O’Connor let go by Leinster following mid-week meetings Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • GAA Statistics: Numbers suggest Tony Kelly is the man to watch in Munster Hurling Eamon Donoghue
  • Henry Shefflin: I never experienced sledging Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Ulster make 11 changes for Glasgow rematch Pro12
  • Roy Hodgson brings uncapped trio into England squad for Ireland clash International
  • Roy Hodgson in no hurry on Jack Grealish despite vacancies in squad International Emmet Malone
  • Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’Connor Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Chairman of Polish FA calls for 2018 World Cup to be moved from Russia International
  • Raheem Sterling ‘definitely not signing’ new Liverpool contract English Soccer
  • Joe Root and Ben Stokes get England out of a hole against New Zealand Other Sports Mike Selvey
  • Raheem Sterling’s agent Aidy Ward opens maelstrom of outrage with comments English Soccer James Riach
  • Ryan Mullen moves up to third overall in Rás Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Rory McIlroy may face fine for club throw after frustrating first round at Wentworth Golf
  • Francesco Molinari sets early Wentworth pace with fine opening 65 Golf Philip Reid
  • Raheem Sterling’s agent insists player will quit Liverpool English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Tickets for England friendly to go on sale on Friday morning International

  • Business

  • Graphic novel for the socially conscious Technology Marie Boran
  • Reddit tackles trolls in response to user unease over offensive content Technology Marie Boran
  • Find out who tweeted it first Technology Marie Boran
  • 3Doodler 2.0 a refined version of pen that allows you ‘draw’ in 3D Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Review: The Dyson AM09 bladeless fan Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Wearable tech moves to beat stress with bracelet Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Personalised ads coming to on-demand service All 4 Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Bringing the internet of things to the poor Technology Steve Lohr
  • Google to have a fresh look at Glass device Technology
  • Openmind Networks expands in Ukraine Technology Jonathan Keane
  • Sensory stimulation at IADT’s student showcase Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Cantillon: Find inspiration in the dull (but clever) Manufacturing
  • Eircom is the Robbie Keane of the telco sector Technology Mark Paul
  • Aer Lingus sale hinges on Ryanair intent Retail & Services
  • Net Results: Driverless cars will inevitably become middle-of-the-road technology Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Facebook responds to Belgian tracking claims Technology Pamela Newenham
  • Driverless cars will hit vehicle ownership Technology
  • Spotify announces big push into video and podcasts Technology
  • Fears over Greek repayment prompt euro fall Markets Arthur Beesley
  • How data gathering has helped in Nepal Technology Leonie Corcoran
  • NTMA raises €500 million in T-Bill auction Economy Pamela Newenham
  • Euro zone growth stumbles but firms more optimistic -PMI Economy
  • US software firm Qualtrics to create 100 jobs in Dublin Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • ‘mate yur getting bloody good at this libor game … ’ Financial Services
  • China's factory activity shrinks for third month Economy
  • US software firm Qualtrics to recruit for new Irish positions Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Lenovo widens lead as the world’s biggest PC maker Technology
  • Kingspan completes Vicwest acquisition Manufacturing Ciara O'Brien
  • Kerry Foods courts ‘flavour cravers’ with Deep South Americana Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Aer Lingus embarks on €2m journey to modernise its brand Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • EU chief warns Ireland on need to reduce public debt Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Hong Kong company Goldin sees $23 billion wiped off share price Markets
  • Daily Mail group sees higher full-year earnings Media & Marketing
  • Unemployment below 10% for first time since crash Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Philips and Carrefour use lights to beam coupons to shoppers Technology
  • Jobless rate falls but more than 200,000 still out of work Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Investec annual profit rises 10% as bad loans fall Financial Services
  • NI hospitality sector has ‘potential to create 5,000 jobs’ Economy Francess McDonnell
  • End of ‘Wimbledon Beo’ as Setanta buys tennis rights Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • ECB ‘told Ireland’ to stand with failing banks Financial Services Sarah Bardon
  • Musgrave Group exits Britain in €57m deal with Booker Retail & Services Ciara O'Brien , Mark Paul
  • Banking inquiry: Liquidating Irish bank was ‘not an option’ Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Owner of Applegreen stations set to announce plan to float Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Mushroom firm told to buy out shareholder DIG for €30.6m Agribusiness & Food
  • Seán Quinn family permitted to proceed with loans claim Financial Services
  • Central Bank disqualifies former Bloxham partner Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • The Iftas bid to avoid another car crash Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Nama appoints Wells Fargo subsidiary to Dundrum sale Commercial Property Jack Fagan

  • Opinion

  • Eamonn McCann: Assembly committee powerless in the face of ‘abuse of power’ Opinion Eamon McCann
  • Marriage referendum – countdown to polling day Letters
  • Prince Charles’s visit Letters
  • Is teaching profession being casualised? Letters
  • Referendum on age and the presidency Letters
  • Paws for thought – An Irishman’s Diary about GAA euphemisms and medieval cats Opinion Frank McNally
  • Official position Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Time for a new strategy on Syria Editorial
  • Referendums: Make sure your voice is heard Editorial
  • Economic crisis had serious consequences for thousands of Irish children Opinion Niall Muldoon
  • Head to head: Rónán Mullen argues against same-sex marriage Opinion Rónán Mullen
  • Head to head: Colm O’Gorman argues in favour of same-sex marriage Opinion Colm O'Gorman

  • Life & Style

  • Artificial grass: a hassle-free option for small areas and balconies Interiors Denise O'Connor
  • Carving out a niche with Irish marble Homes & Property Deirdre McQuillan
  • Satis ventures into residential sales following client growth Homes & Property
  • Ambitious plans for Georgian house and apartment conversion in Blackrock New to Market
  • What will €850,000 buy? Homes & Property Emma Cullinan
  • Lush gardens in D6 for €1.7m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Anglesea home with architect finish New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Take five for €800,000 Take 5 Emma Cullinan
  • Rising prices mean fewer houses qualify for €220,000 threshold Homes & Property James Rogers
  • Stepping it up in Monkstown for €2.25m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Restored prospect in Killiney for €2.1m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • New lease on historic street in D8 New to Market Rose Doyle
  • A-rated homes in Knocklyon from €240,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Access all areas from Sandycove New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • At home on the golf course New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Naas finds its place in the world New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Piper’s Hill development leads surge in new schemes in Kildare New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Three to buy in Co Kildare New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Kildare builds on its strong points New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Marble halls: Inside Sean Dunne’s Shrewsbury mansion New to Market Madeleine Lyons
  • The landlord won’t give us our deposit back. What can we do? Homes & Property
  • The Yes Woman | My first guitar lesson: what the hell am I doing here? People Laura Kennedy
  • Select: stay light on your feet for the Dublin Dance Festival Food & Drink Laurence Mackin
  • Stand-out style in Rathgar for €1.75m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Custom build in Dartry for €2.975m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Step up to a substantial seven-bed for €1.35m New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Cooking good looks in Killiney for €975,000 New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Two into one by the Dodder for €1.25m New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Designer bungalow with garden studio in Co Kildare for €450,000 New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Equine paradise close to Brittas for €4m New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Summer haven in Blainroe with added courtyard New to Market Rose Doyle
  • 1960s turnaround in Co Meath for €715,000 New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Dair Ghaelach, a whiskey that's truly rooted in Ireland Food & Drink John Wilson
  • Family Fortunes: How our Aunt Kate made it to Australia in 1914 People Michael Gannon

  • Culture

  • Chimes at Midnight: Welles still runs deep Film Donald Clarke
  • If you listen to one thing this week: Kablammo! by Ash Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • The New Girlfriend review: Clever approach to sexual identity Film Tara Brady
  • Green Room: hardcore punks battle neo-Nazi thugs - what’s not to like? | Cannes Review Film Tara Brady
  • Opening the Gate: is Irish theatre still talking to itself? Stage Peter Crawley
  • Moomins on the Riviera review: minor Moomins are better than no Moomins at all Film Tara Brady
  • A Fuller Life: A no-nonsense approach to the father Film Tara Brady
  • Tomorrowland review: Here today, gone tomorrow Film Tara Brady
  • Scrabble players prepare: there are lotsa newb official words Books Catherine Wylie
  • Dheepan: lacks the gravitas of Jacques Audiard’s best-loved works | Cannes Review Film Tara Brady
  • Tyondai Braxton: Hive1 | Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Gavin Glass: Sunday Songs | Album Review Music Joe Breen
  • Malojian: Southlands | Album Review Music Lauren Murphy
  • Summer Camp: Bad Love | Album Review Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Multi-Love | Album Review Music Lauren Murphy
  • Mbongwana Star: From Kinshasa | Album Review Music Nigel Wood
  • Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear: Skeleton Crew | Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Saun & Starr: Look Closer Music Jim Carroll
  • What’s On Sunday: Swans Culture
  • What’s On Tuesday: RHA Annual and David Kitt Culture
  • What’s On Saturday: DJ Sprinkles, Dimitri From Paris, Demika Culture
  • What’s On Wednesday: Sam Lee & The Out of Towners, Tommy Halferty and Friends Culture
  • What’s On Friday: Dublin Dance Festival, Arthur Russell’s Instrumentals, Misfit and Mndsgn Culture
  • Under the covers: the secrets of the relationship between authors and editors Books Sarah Bannan
  • What’s On Thursday: Light Falls, Little Hours, Okkyung Lee/Paul G Smyth Duo Culture
  • What’s On Monday: Nest Design & Jeff Schneider Culture
  • Marian Keyes on her editor Louise Moore: ‘She is my champion – she has believed in my writing from the word go’ Books Sarah Bannan
  • Nialler9's How Music Works: the art of the band manager Culture Niall Byrne
  • Jim Carroll: Every band wants a manager with the Midas touch, but good ones are few and far between Music Jim Carroll
  • Science says Nickelback are safe to consume. We demand more research Music Emily Longworth
  • Alas Awake: Seán Mac Erlaine on the inspirations and motivations behind his new work Culture Seán Mac Erlaine
  • Why a novel about coming out has itself taken over a decade to come out Books Liz Kessler
  • Eurovision: Molly Sterling (17) fails to reach final Music
  • Ireland and the Eurovision: where did it all go wrong? Books David Blake Knox
  • The Assassin: the work of an obsessive tinkerer | Cannes Review Film Donald Clarke
  • Television: Mad Men’s fantasy finale is classically uplifting, classically cynical tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Eurovision: one good vote deserves another Music Brian Kilmartin , Paul Scott
  • 'Batkid Begins': documentary on the boy who got his wish Film
  • Beyond the visual: in the studio with Andrea Flanagan Art & Design