Article Archive

June 5th 2015

• • News

  • US presidential race already packed with 521 days to election US Simon Carswell
  • Kenny, Burton confirm USC pre-election tax move Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Law student among winners at Traveller Pride Awards Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • More than €4 million allocated for Traveller accommodation Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Vulnerable most affected by economic choices, watchdog says Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Judgment reserved in case brought by leading garda High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Woman (101) spends 26 hours on trolley in Tallaght hospital Health Paul Cullen
  • Cancer risk from burnt food highlighted by European agency Health Alison Healy
  • Analysis: Commissions seek to simplify investigations Politics Harry McGee
  • Letter to IBRC chairman reveals extent of tensions with Department of Finance Irish News Cliff Taylor
  • Why is there a national obsession with who came up on Leaving Cert English paper 2? Education Grainne Faller
  • ‘Misplaced’ minutes show €119m written off following IBRC sale of Siteserv Politics Mark Hilliard , Sorcha Pollak
  • Cog Notes: celebrity count for this year’s exams has hit seven Education
  • How does an engineer fare with the Leaving Cert paper? Education
  • Belfast artist examines Troubles through portraits Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Wilders to show Muhammad cartoons on Dutch TV Europe Peter Cluskey
  • UN and US to discuss surge in Ukraine violence Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Coalition urged to widen scope of IBRC inquiry Politics Harry McGee , Cliff Taylor
  • Prosecution in Jean McConville case to go ahead Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • London Letter: Labour soul-searching continues UK Mark Hennessy
  • Mortgage arrears case study: Death of wife sparked crisis Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Parnell Square cultural quarter? Green light for €60m project Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Student diary: No surprises or upsets and students screamed with delight Education Mumtaz Rostam
  • PSNI investigates two deaths in Co Antrim Crime & Law
  • Death toll mounts as China rights capsized ship Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • NSPCC criticises Facebook over sobbing baby video UK
  • ‘Mislaid’ IBRC minutes raise more questions, claims Murphy Politics Irish Times reporters
  • Inquiry into garda death in public interest, says Fitzgerald Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak , Conor Lally
  • High Court hearing over O’Brien injunction adjourned Politics Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Brendan Howlin ‘confident’ Siptu will accept new pay deal Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Dozens of climbers stranded after Malaysia earthquake Asia-Pacific
  • Challenge to same sex marriage result rejected Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Hospital apologises to woman (101) left on trolley for 26 hours Health Dan Griffin
  • Eight out of 10 Malala shooting suspects ‘acquitted’ Asia-Pacific
  • Syrian warplanes bomb Islamic State fighters in Hasaka Middle East
  • Dukes says Woodhouse played no part in Siteserv sale Politics Harry McGee
  • Frenchman in coma can be taken off life support, ECHR says Europe
  • Charles Kennedy died of ‘major haemorrage’ UK
  • Man dies after falling down stairs in Co Laois house Irish News
  • Fifa’s €5m payment to FAI ‘quite extraordinary’, says Kenny Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Garda ‘believed he faced jail time’ after Gsoc interview Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • Leaving Cert geography: Blurred maps mar an otherwise perfect landscape Education Peter McGuire
  • Man charged with 50 sexual offences against two young girls Circuit Court
  • Tariq Aziz, face of Saddam’s regime, dies in Iraqi jail Middle East
  • DPP fails in bid to increase Wayne Dundon’s prison sentence Courts Ruaidhrí Giblin
  • Ian Paisley planted thoughts of violence, says James Galway Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • Convicted fraudster Julia Holmes cremated in Co Cork Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Man used umbrella in robbery attempt, hears court Circuit Court
  • ‘Sharking’ accused denies sexual motivation in attacks Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Gardaí seize €1.3m of ketamine in Dublin and Kildare Crime & Law
  • Siptu to urge members to back new public service pay agreement Irish News Martin Wall
  • Second jury fails to reach verdict in manslaughter trial Crime & Law
  • Conwoman cremated at private service in Cork Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Glenalbyn pool report deeply flawed, say swim clubs Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • US academic bequeaths music to adopted Galway home Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Man sues over alleged fall from hotel third floor window High Court
  • Azamat Tazhayakov gets 3½ years for aiding Boston bomber US
  • McDonald’s refused permission to open late in Temple Bar Irish News Gordon Deegan
  • Palestinian Hills are alive with the sound of construction Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Junior Cert geography and maths 1: Rocks and a hard place Education Louise Holden
  • Safety of Drascombe Lugger boat questioned in drowning report Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Leaving Cert maths: Fury at ordinary level paper Education Peter McGuire
  • Global warming ‘pause’ caused by glitch in data World Karl Mathiesen
  • Two dead and 100 hurt in blasts at Kurdish rally in Turkey Europe
  • Three entitled to 20% share of £315,000 racehorse, court rules High Court
  • Judges lift injunction against Boston tapes interview Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • How an escaped lioness in Dublin became world news Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • State still avoiding direct provision issue, Ombudsman claims Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • ESB building ‘categorically’ not on council’s preservation list Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Student changes name to avoid Ryanair administration fee UK
  • Donegal seafood company wins High Court challenge High Court Mary Carolan
  • Food critic and writer Paolo Tullio dies at the age of 65 Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Three charged over death of Irish woman who had abortion in London Crime & Law
  • Capsized Chinese ferry righted Asia-Pacific
  • 11-year timelapse video captures construction of One World Trade Center US
  • 'Boat People': 35 years after the refugee landing World

  • Sport

  • Rob McConnell’s Scottish win shot in the arm for Irish cruisers Other Sports David O'Brien
  • While admiring Dublin hurlers from afar, Ciarán Kilkenny has no regrets Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Morten Espersen has grand plans for lightweight men Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Shane Duggan has his goal as Limerick bring it all back home National League Paul Buttner
  • Aviva Stadium to host American Football Classic in September 2016 Sport Johnny Watterson
  • Novak Djokovic still has much to do in Paris semi-finals Other Sports
  • Matt Brammeier denied win in Luxembourg after making early break Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Noel Connors and Waterford braced for the expected Rebel backlash Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Belated recognition for first Irishman to captain Manchester United Soccer Ruaidhri Croke
  • FAI confirms Fifa paid €5m for controversial Thierry Henry handball Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Stephen Ward hopes England and Scotland games will mark start of better times International Emmet Malone
  • View from the Line: Lower-tier sides deserve day out at Croke Park Hurling John Allen
  • Ex-All Black Jerry Collins and wife die in France crash International
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Soccer
  • Alberto Salazar hits back at doping report Other Sports
  • How world media covered Thierry Henry handball payment Soccer Dean Ruxton
  • Former FAI boss wants details of €5m Fifa payment disclosed International
  • FAI payoff ‘disgraceful and unacceptable’ says former France coach International Mark Rodden
  • Cork and Waterford to host Liverpool in July friendlies National League
  • Paddy Power wraps shop in bubble wrap for England friendly Soccer Dean Ruxton
  • Jordan Henderson heaps praise on former manager Roy Keane International
  • Barcelona prevent Luis Figo from representing their Legends XI Soccer
  • Ireland wrap up full points in the space of four balls Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Andy Murray-Novak Djokovic semi-final spills over to Saturday Other Sports
  • Aidan O’Brien’s 50-1 shot Qualify wins Oaks at Epsom Racing
  • Everton sign Tom Cleverley on five-year deal from United International
  • Swedish amateur Marcus Kinhult keeps share of lead in Malmo Golf
  • England fans warned about ‘insulting’ songs at Aviva International Anthea McTeirnan
  • Tony Brown emerges as leading candidate for Leinster post Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Peculiarly ‘Irish’ arrangement backfires spectacularly on John Delaney International Ken Early
  • Evidence shows Mo Farah now running in the shadow of coach Salazar Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • St Patrick’s Athletic too slick for Derry at the Brandywell National League
  • Colin Healy leads the way as Cork seize away day National League
  • Dave Mulcahy’s winner helps Bohemians end Dundalk’s unbeaten run National League
  • Longford find way past 10-man Bray to secure points National League
  • Miele and Drennan double up as Shamrock Rovers rout Sligo National League
  • Win eludes Limerick at Markets Field National League
  • FAI outline timeline and banking details of €5m Fifa payment International
  • John Delaney says basis of FAI’s legal threat was not refereeing error International Emmet Malone
  • Delaney says €5m not directly related to handball Soccer Emmet Malone , Colm Keena , Sarah Bardon
  • Who'd be a ref? National League
  • Ex-All Black Jerry Collins and wife die in France crash Rugby
  • Roy Keane on Delaney, England and James McCarthy Soccer

  • Business

  • AIB Start-up Academy: the chance to find the perfect pitch Business Johnny Ryan
  • AIB Start-up Academy: What is the initiative all about? Business Erin McGuire
  • How to get your product on to supermarket shelves Agribusiness & Food Isolde Johnson , Sarah O'Connor
  • How to emerge from your manager’s shadow Work
  • Take time out to discuss holidays when hired Work John Lees
  • Success in business and philanthropy came after an early stint as a barman Work Mark Hilliard
  • Planet Business Economy Laura Slattery
  • Smart cookie Carey moves back into the biscuit business Agribusiness & Food Ciarán Hancock
  • Netflix picks up Irish-based animation ‘Puffin Rock’ Media & Marketing Una Mullally
  • Building on the reputation of exciting, young architects Construction Mark Hennessy
  • High-speed broadband levelling the playing field for rural Ireland Work Erin McGuire
  • Gladwell at tipping point over $400m Harvard donation Financial Services
  • Apple’s time yet to come Technology
  • Noonan in tight spot over Standard Life Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • British union leader warns on EU referendum Economy Mark Hennessy
  • Poor working conditions may drive GMB union to vote for ‘Brexit’ Work Mark Hennessy
  • Libor rate is ‘fundamental’ to financial system, banking expert tells court Markets
  • Europe stocks slide on Greek stalemate Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Arthur Beesley: Greek crisis chaotic despite deal ‘within sight’ Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Orange mobile firm to end operations in Israel Economy Mark Weiss
  • CIÉ received €500m in public funds last year Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • UCD engineers win innovation award for brainstem activity monitor Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle
  • T-Mobile shares surge 6.4% on merger talks Technology
  • Johnson Matthey sees stronger year ahead after spike in debt Manufacturing
  • IBRC’s deals to come under intense scrutiny Financial Services Colm Keena
  • Dispute over Dublin council’s awarding of software contract Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Aer Lingus reports increased passenger numbers for May Transport & Tourism Pamela Newenham
  • UTV Media sells Liverpool radio station Juice for £10m Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • Cork-based company Teamwork.com set for rapid expansion Technology Erin McGuire
  • Amazon, Google race to get your DNA into the cloud Technology
  • Vodafone considering asset swap with Liberty Global Retail & Services
  • Halfords’ cycling push pays off as profits rise Retail & Services
  • German growth outlook brightens as orders climb Economy
  • Greece postpones IMF payment; snap elections possible Economy
  • After-tax losses down 43% at former ACC Bank Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Numbers signing on Live Register fall again in May Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • INM to spend up to €100m buying other media companies Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Greek prime minister Tsipras and Putin discuss energy cooperation Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Employee given ‘10 minutes to leave’ awarded €94,000 Work Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Legend Holdings gets Hong Kong go-ahead for €2bn IPO Technology
  • Standard & Poor’s upgrades Ireland’s sovereign debt Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Drug to treat lack of sexual desire in women edges closer to approval Health & Pharma Andrew Pollack
  • Portugal’s antitrust watchdog accuses 15 banks of loans cartel Financial Services
  • Ireland would profit from opting out of beef, says expert Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Lloyds chiefs hit with record £117m fine Financial Services

  • Opinion

  • Government bows to the inevitable on IBRC commission Opinion
  • Screening for breast cancer saves lives Editorial
  • Total immersion Letters
  • Fifa and world football in crisis Letters
  • Farmers, taxpayers and the EU Letters
  • State-funded schools and the church Letters
  • ‘A secular Pentecost’ Letters
  • The Leaving Certificate Letters
  • A referendum on referendums? Letters
  • Palestinian Bedouins Letters
  • ‘Neutrality under review’ Letters
  • Use of medication in care settings Letters
  • Media, Oireachtas and the courts Letters
  • The big picture – An Irishman’s Diary about Roscrea’s community portrait and Kilmainham’s ‘Great Book’ Opinion Frank McNally
  • Hard to see how ‘verbal assaults’ on Murphy were in O’Brien’s interests Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Alan Shatter: Law should prevent discrimination against those in gay marriage Opinion Alan Shatter
  • Micheál Martin: FF will seek interim report from commission of investigation Opinion Micheál Martin

  • Life & Style

  • Hilary Fannin: God wears yoga pants People Hilary Fannin
  • The Power of Old Moore’s predictions for May Life & Style Rosita Boland
  • Why are French children better behaved? People Kate Holmquist
  • Give Me Five: Polenta chips with avocado dip Food & Drink Lilly Higgins
  • How students can cash in by playing the scholarship game People Tanya Sweeney
  • Food File: the weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Fashion: New generation of Northern Irish style Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Meal Ticket: Hanoi Hanoi, Capel Street, Dublin 1 Restaurant reviews Rachel Collins
  • Take it home: a dry cider from Cork and a big wine with plenty of rounded spicy dark fruits Food & Drink John Wilson
  • Leaving California to work the land in Kildare Returning to Ireland Maura McElhone
  • Marian Keyes discusses her struggles with alcoholism People
  • What's a flat white and why is it taking over coffee menus? Food & Drink Kate Holmquist

  • Culture

  • Nocturnal Sunshine: Nocturnal Sunshine | Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • PC Music Vol 1 | Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Seamus Begley & Stephen Cooney: Meitheal | Album Review Music Siobhan Long
  • Surfer Blood: 1000 Palms | Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Of Monsters and Men: Beneath the Skin | Album Review Music Lauren Murphy
  • The Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers | Album Review Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Muse: Drones | Album Review Music Lauren Murphy
  • Jenny Hval: Apocalypse, girl | Album review Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • What’s on Tuesday: Sylvan Esso at Whelan’s Culture
  • What’s on Saturday: Your Old Droog, Girls Names, Lord Huron, Twitch and Late Night Tuff Guy Culture
  • What’s on Sunday: Echt by Bedwyr Williams and Ash Culture
  • What’s on Thursday: Eric Reed, Bulmers Live and Monsters, Dinosaurs, Ghosts Culture
  • What’s on Wednesday: Soak, Meraviglia and Dubliners Dilemma Culture
  • What’s on Monday: Jack Talty and Áine Bird at Tunes in the Church Culture
  • Glorious songs from behind bars in Malawi Music Jim Carroll
  • Wolfgang Flür: his art and his Kraftwerk Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Beck to the future: Musical chameleon returns to his origins Music Patrick Freyne
  • Unlike many star tumblers, St Vincent is a rocker who knows how to fall with grace Music Emily Longworth
  • Chris Pratt: 'Jurassic Park was part of my childhood. I don’t want to just pimp it out.' Film Donald Clarke
  • Michael Longley wins Griffin International Poetry Prize Books Martin Doyle
  • Scottish poet wins new €1,000 Caterpillar children’s poetry prize Books Martin Doyle
  • Eoin McNamee Q&A: ‘I can’t think of a good piece of funny writing which didn’t turn around and kick you in the teeth’ Books Martin Doyle
  • Franz and Sparks remind us of more collaborations, from the odd to the awful Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Television: Dementia series no easy watch yet a surprisingly positive experience tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Pop Corner: the Mix deliver for Britney; Ed eyes up his Doppelgänger Music Ailbhe Malone
  • Michael Longley’s Sea Asters: publishing as a work of art Books Andrew Moorhouse
  • Gallery: a selection from the latest batch of images in our photography competition Photography Frank Miller
  • Tuairisc.ie reaches one million page views Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Mary Murray lights up No Smoke Without Fire | Theatre review Theatre Peter Crawley
  • Sax appeal: Chatham Saxophone Quartet launch album Culture