Article Archive

August 12th 2015

• • News

  • Life after the Leaving: Adrian Cullen Education Erin McGuire
  • Life after the Leaving: Aisling McKevitt Education Erin McGuire
  • Kurdish youths in Turkey targeted by jihad group recruiters Europe Stephen Starr
  • Sun comes out as Roses make their first public appearance Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • US ‘violating human rights’ of Irish siblings – TD Willie O’Dea Crime & Law Kathryn Hayes
  • ‘Star Wars’-style planet found in a galaxy far, far away Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • PSNI believes jacket crucial to Jennifer Dornan murder inquiry Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Views sought on adding chemical to water to combat lead Environment Rachel Flaherty
  • Rehab hospital gets €15 million funding for new building Health Colin Gleeson
  • Take 2: Things to consider before you repeat the Leaving Cert Education John Cradden
  • TCD applicants issued with ‘pre-assigned’ student IDs to help beat housing rush Education Joe Humphreys
  • Green Dragon round-world yacht leaves Irish waters Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Still too early for former big two to discuss a possible coalition Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Red Cross warns of impending disaster in Yemen Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Karen Buckley family ‘haunted’ by thoughts of final moments Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Focus Ireland calls for laws to ensure no child sleeps rough Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Coalition with Fine Gael would be ‘end of Fianna Fáil’ Politics Fiach Kelly , Mary Minihan
  • Fianna Fáil bottom of league on women candidate quotas Politics Anthea McTeirnan
  • Texas police officer is fired after shooting black student dead US
  • First days in college: Students tell what it was like for them and give a few words of advice Education Peter McGuire
  • Studying science at college is a whole new ball game Education David Madden
  • After the Leaving Cert, what happens to your exam scripts? Education Erin McGuire
  • Rise in numbers getting honours Irish Education Brian Mooney
  • Leaving Cert: Parent’s guide to surviving D-Day Education Garvan Grant
  • Students say yes to Irish and Stem subjects, except for maths Education Erin McGuire
  • Depression and the Leaving: you can come through it and get back up fighting Education Kenneth Browne
  • What to do if you’re unhappy with your Leaving Cert grades Education Brian Mooney
  • Failure rate in Leaving Cert honours maths up for third year Education Joe Humphreys
  • The Leaving Cert results have arrived. What now? Education Brian Mooney
  • Jeb Bush says Hillary Clinton shares blame for IS US
  • Leaving Cert: Increase in uptake of science, technology subjects welcomed Education Joe Humphreys
  • Surprise jump in grades for Leaving Cert ordinary-level maths after difficult paper Education Joe Humphreys
  • Charges filed against Ferguson reporters US
  • Man to appear in court over Cobh stabbing incident Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • India sues Nestle for €89m over Maggi noodles scare Asia-Pacific
  • Ferguson protests over Brown killing end peacefully, say police US
  • Action urged to end NI paramilitary assaults on children Social Affairs
  • Minister may review Leaving Cert maths bonus points Education Kathryn Hayes
  • Russia and Nato war games fueling tensions, group warns Europe
  • Australian government scupper gay marriage Asia-Pacific
  • Rodent traps found in dining area of Kilkenny disability home Social Affairs Pamela Duncan
  • Pacteau had previously been acquitted of attempted rape Crime & Law
  • N Korea ‘executes vice premier' over policy disagreement Asia-Pacific
  • Man who robbed elderly pensioner in public toilet in court District Court Kathryn Hayes
  • Flanagan willing to intervene in Corbett case Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Minister for Education does not rule out FG pact Politics
  • Leaving Cert: Castlebar student secures nine A1 grades Education Tom Shiel
  • IS affiliate posts image of ‘beheaded’ Croatian hostage Africa
  • National Rehabilitation Hospital 120-bed unit to get €15m Health Elaine Edwards
  • Leaving Cert: Smiles on Stillorgan campus as students collect Education Cormac Duffy
  • Tom O’Gorman faced ‘appalling violence’, says sister Criminal Court
  • Leaving Cert: pursuing maths or being Brian Clough? Education Olivia Kelleher
  • Leaving Cert results: ‘My head is racing. It’s such a shock’ Education Peter McGuire
  • Higgins meets departing Israel envoy after ‘snub’ confusion Politics Stephen Collins
  • Réunion Island, once a surfer’s paradise, at mercy of sharks World Marc Santora
  • Migrants locked in stadium overnight on Greek island Europe Patrick Kingsley , Jon Henley
  • Sad tail as Uggie, canine star of ‘The Artist’, dies in Los Angeles US
  • Robot proves adept at brutal game of natural selection Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Will Shinzo Abe say sorry for the second World War? Asia-Pacific David McNeill
  • Leaving Cert helpdesk: points needed for various courses Education
  • Longford Leaving Cert student dies after road incident Education Brian McDonald
  • Leaving Cert helpdesk: finding results and CAO offers online Education
  • Fifty missing after rubber dinghy sinks in Mediterranean Europe
  • A guide to watching the spectacular meteor showers Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Leaving Cert helpdesk: rechecks and appeals Education
  • British couple fined over Hyde Park sex act UK
  • Leaving Cert: Mum ‘on tenterhooks’ picking up Meabh’s 8 A1s Education Olivia Kelleher
  • ‘The heavens have not fallen’ since 1995 divorce referendum Crime & Law Gordon Deegan
  • Head of scandal-hit UN Central Africa force resigns Africa
  • Man marketing Islamic State clothing range arrested in Spain Europe
  • Irish Water apologises after boil water notice issued Environment Colin Gleeson
  • Quit holiday and deal with homeless issue, Kelly urged Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Ukraine poised to act as shelling intensifies Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Migrant’s attempt to cross channel on foot raises legal questions Europe Dan Bilefsky
  • At least 44 dead after major blast in Tianjin, China Asia-Pacific
  • Labour faces ‘annihilation’ if Corbyn elected leader - Blair UK
  • PSNI suspects Derry bomb planted by dissident republicans UK Colin Gleeson
  • Derry blast a suspected dissident bomb, says PSNI Crime & Law
  • Baptising for school entry ‘disturbing’ Education Kathryn Hayes
  • Former US president Jimmy Carter says he has cancer US
  • TD Paul Murphy expects to be charged over Jobstown protest Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • PSNI launch investigation after man shot dead in Belfast Crime & Law
  • Donald Trump: 'I cherish women' US
  • Ferguson: Police say CCTV footage shows suspect with gun US
  • No 'I do's': Australian government blocks vote on same-sex marriage Asia-Pacific
  • Poaching spree sees tens of thousands of turtle eggs stolen World
  • The nerves, anticipation and excitement of Leaving Cert results day Results 2015
  • Crashed life: rehabbing from a severe brain injury Ireland

  • Sport

  • Philly McMahon confident in Dublin’s defensive capabilities Gaelic Games Gavin Cummiskey
  • Galway’s systematic approach paying dividends Gaelic Games Gavin Cummiskey
  • Racist claims overshadow South Africa’s World Cup preparations International Bill Corcoran
  • Major achievements expected of Shane Lowry ahead of US PGA Golf Philip Reid
  • Pádraig Harrington focuses on getting the attitude right Golf Philip Reid
  • Roddy L’Estrange: Stars come out to play but only in the night sky Other Sports Roddy L'Estrange
  • Injured Andrew Trimble ruled out of Scotland game International Gerry Thornley
  • West Ham pull out of Joey Barton deal after fans protest English Soccer
  • Darragh Ó Sé: Mayo must make the most of Aidan O’Shea Gaelic Games Darragh Ó Sé
  • Seán Moran: Not necessarily the worst GAA season in the history of the world Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Golf
  • Pedro denies asking to leave Barcelona English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • RWC #38: Brian O’Driscoll scores first Ireland try against USA International Patrick Madden
  • Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad International
  • Tiger Woods’ business interests boom while his game fades Golf Bill Pennington
  • Video: Costa Rica coach Paulo Wanchope resigns following brawl International
  • Vern Cotter handed one-year extension by Scotland International
  • Mako Vunipola admits England training camp was ‘a bit like torture’ International
  • John Evans steps down as Roscommon football manager Gaelic Football
  • Jose Mourinho’s behaviour ‘absolutely appalling’ English Soccer
  • Ireland tie with England in Home Internationals at Royal Portrush Golf
  • Virus ends Andy Lee’s hopes of fighting at Thomond Park Other Sports
  • America at Large: Michael Phelps aiming to make a big splash in Rio Sport Dave Hannigan
  • Rory McIlroy vows to kick on as he relishes USPGA battle with Jordan Spieth Golf Ewan Murray
  • Celtic caught late on by Kilmarnock as Hearts go top Soccer
  • José Mourinho sees red over Chelsea doctor’s use of Facebook English Soccer David Hytner
  • Eight Irish crews set to compete at World Rowing Championships Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Costa Rica coach Paulo Wanchope in touchline brawl Soccer

  • Business

  • Road Warrior: from mood food at Gatwick to drones scares Transport & Tourism Joan Scales
  • Global hotel transactions heading for a record year Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Shortage of office space Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Surge in industrial take-up Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Chinese central bank devalues yuan by nearly 2% Economy Clifford Coonan
  • UN forecasts end of global population explosion Economy Robin Harding
  • Irish hotels continue recovery in line with improving economy Transport & Tourism Mark Hilliard
  • Danish jeweller Pandora raises sales forecast Retail & Services
  • Lisney seeks €3m for Palladian-style offices on Harcourt Terrace Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Alphabet plan fails to spell out impact on Irish operation Technology Arthur Beesley
  • Greece and creditors strike outline deal after marathon talks Economy Kerin Hope , Stefan Wagstyl , Duncan Robinson
  • Dutch engineering group Imtech collapses Construction
  • Kells showroom with offices on 4.27 acres for €700,000 Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • One51 share sale fuels price speculation Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • From disused rail carriage to City darling - the life of Tony Pidgley Financial Services Fiona Walsh
  • Third bailout for Greece agreed in principle Economy Derek Scally
  • Small Business Inside Track Q&A Sinéad Duffy, Yogandha Retail & Services Kirstin Campbell
  • How to strike a winning note in music industry Companies Finnian Curran
  • Changing how female students see a career in technology Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Old measures of efficiency failing to capture tech advances Economy John Kay
  • Markets tumble after China pushes yuan lower again Economy
  • UK publishing group Pearson to sell 50% stake in Economist Media & Marketing
  • Tullow Oil to leave two wells which fail to produce Energy & Resources
  • Eon profits fall as Germany switches to more renewables Energy & Resources
  • Markets fall as China’s devaluation spooks investors Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Global Brands looks to Alibaba for opening into China Retail & Services
  • Golden opportunity - confidence returns in precious metal Markets
  • Passengers not obliged to show boarding cards in airport shops Retail & Services Conor Pope , Mark Hilliard
  • Balfour Beatty to review contracts after first half losses of €189m Construction
  • Q&A: China’s yuan devaluation explained Markets Pamela Newenham
  • European industrial output invites scepticism on recovery Economy
  • Shares in oil company PetroNeft rise after successful well result Energy & Resources
  • Dublin ninth most expensive European city for hotels Transport & Tourism Mark Hilliard
  • 20 new jobs created at accountants HLB Sheehan Quinn Financial Services
  • China woes spook markets for a second day Markets Mark Paul
  • Jobs fear in Derry after Schivo acquisition Manufacturing Francess McDonnell
  • EU Commission: Greece bailout deal achieved in principle Economy

  • Opinion

  • A third bailout: The chance to restore stability in Greece Editorial
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Airbnb: Taxing the sharing community Editorial
  • DIT campus living Letters
  • Defending the IronMan challenge Letters
  • Quotas and gender equality Letters
  • Denis O’Brien and Dáil privilege Letters
  • Sharing the roads Letters
  • The television licence Letters
  • Reforming cost of legal services Letters
  • The Naval Service Letters
  • Pre-election pacts and fragmented politics Letters
  • Liberal agenda and the ‘noble savage’ Letters
  • Mental health services for children Letters
  • The health service and taxes Letters
  • New vacant land levy should be modelled on the local property tax Opinion Kieran Rose
  • Lynn Ruane: Being a parent and a student feels like an impossible feat Opinion Lynn Ruane
  • Fit to borscht – An Irishman’s Diary about a Polish-Irish wedding Opinion Frank McNally
  • Christine Dwyer Hickey: Looking for the heart of Armagh Opinion Christine Dwyer Hickey

  • Life & Style

  • Patrick Logue: In the pecking order of my garden, crows are superior People Patrick Logue
  • Honda’s pricey Jazz clubs opposition Motors Neil Briscoe
  • New Audi S8 super-saloon breaks 300km/h Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Ferrari’s hottest V12 is coming . . . with a scorching price tag Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Road Test: Ford takes it to the Max . . . almost Motors Michael McAleer
  • New to the Parish: ‘Every family in Syria has lost somebody’ People Sorcha Pollak
  • A walk for the weekend: Carrauntoohil Travel John G O'Dwyer
  • Travel writer, Syria: ‘Most of this is a war zone now, the medieval souk gutted by fire’ Travel Kevin Forkan
  • Wear it out: on the festival catwalk Fashion Emma Fraser
  • One of Dublin's most exclusive homes sells for €10.5m Look Inside

  • Culture

  • A bumpy journey through Bach masterpieces at Kilkenny Arts Festival Music Michael Dervan
  • Leabhrán nua paidreacha ó Oileán Thoraí ar fáil Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Ar eití an aeir Treibh Alan Titley
  • Úrscéal nach raibh riamh as cló Treibh Brian Maye
  • Sparánachtaí d’aos ealaíon na Gaeltachta i nDún na nGall Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Iontas na n-iontas Treibh Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh
  • Summers Past: Rosita Boland goes undercover in Bunratty Castle, 2006 Culture Rosita Boland
  • Daring Dublin artist Kevin Gaffney goes through the mill Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • Angelina Jolie joins Irish Canadian animated film Film
  • Ten great Northern Irish novels you might have missed Books Caroline Magennis
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Girl Band, Alias Empire and Bouts Music Niall Byrne
  • Literary Twitterati: Illustrated bookshelves and Leaving Cert memories Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Sunburn, fizzy cheese, swastika tattoos and other festival horror stories 2.2117
  • Literary listings: Merriman Summer School, Yeats in Dublin, and Rebellion at Stinging Fly Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Being AP: trailer for intimate McCoy documentary released Film