Article Archive

December 10th 2015

• • News

  • William Thomson: the crucial Irish link in the telegraph chain Science Juliana Adelman
  • Europe Letter: Austerity wounds push Portuguese politics left Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Watch out Babe, here’s Honky, the pig that thinks she’s a dog Offbeat Lorna Siggins
  • Howlin forecasts ‘spectacular’ growth of 7% for 2015 Politics Stephen Collins
  • Minister says sports sponsorship ban issue may be re-examined Politics Sarah Bardon
  • President begins visit to Portugal Politics Suzanne Lynch
  • Shannon flooding: ‘We’re very stressed, we’re very worried’ Environment David Raleigh
  • New flood warning for lower Shannon Environment Elaine Edwards
  • Increased fire risk and odour nuisance at waste facilities Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Taoiseach dubious of UK flood scheme Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Mental-health services in Donegal collapsing, says Independent TD Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Outgoing Argentinian president to skip Macri’s swearing-in World Tom Hennigan
  • Feargal Quinn calls for State honours system Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Up to 70 to be given access to Oireachtas banking inquiry report Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Arlene Foster is sole candidate for leadership of DUP Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Divisions remain as COP21 summit enters final stages Politics Harry McGee
  • COP21 on: One day to save the planet – using legal action Environment
  • COP21: Protecting the Earth’s trees is key to any deal Environment Frank McDonald
  • Report by Hiqa finds ‘tension’ at St Michael’s House Health Aine McMahon
  • Paris climate talks: Irish have sent out mixed messages Politics Harry McGee
  • No winners in Sloan case as hearing weighs differing accounts Health Paul Cullen
  • Biodiversity progress not enough to rescue species - report Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Truck hits two Dublin bridges causing train delays Offbeat Mark Hilliard
  • Monthly house rents in Dublin only €30 less than in 2007 Consumer Conor Pope
  • Miriam Lord: Peter Mathews – martyr to standing orders Oireachtas Miriam Lord
  • Alan Kelly seeks funds to cover full cost of floods Environment Harry McGee , Elaine Edwards , Tom Shiel
  • Crime cases dismissed over delays in searching computers Politics Sarah Bardon , Barry Roche
  • Rebels leave last district of Homs in truce with Assad Middle East Erika Solomon
  • Water, torture and weirdness: great science books for curious minds Science Claire O'Connell
  • Christmas gifts for the space cadet in your life Science Kevin Courtney
  • North Face co-founder dies in Chile kayaking incident UK
  • Kirchner waves goodbye and criticises next administration World
  • Athlone residents struggle to keep water and sewage at bay Environment Ciarán D'Arcy , Sorcha Pollak
  • Death toll in Afghanistan airport siege climbs to 50 Crime & Law
  • North Korea claims to have developed hydrogen bomb Asia-Pacific Adam Brophy
  • Collapsing roof narrowly misses pedestrians in London UK
  • Bollywood star Salman Khan acquitted in hit-and-run case Asia-Pacific
  • Swiss police search for terror suspects in Geneva Europe
  • ‘Dangerous’ situation in UK village after river bursts its banks UK
  • Man with dementia died in fall after wandering from home Crime & Law Louise Roseingrave
  • World’s first IVF puppies said to be ‘doing well’ US
  • Alcohol Bill to undermine Rugby World Cup bid - drinks lobby Politics Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Ending texts with a full stop is ‘against God’, science says Offbeat
  • Woman realised she was abuser while on child safety course Circuit Court Stephen Maguire
  • TD blames ‘EU bureaucracy and bulls**t’ for flooding Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Heavy rain expected on Saturday with possible sleet, snow Environment
  • Donald Trump postpones Israel visit ‘until I am president’ US
  • Emergency payments of €5,000 each for storm-hit businesses Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Tyrone man doesn’t recall alleged knife attack on brother Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Man who fired shots at house and threw dog at gardaí jailed Circuit Court
  • Ukraine scrambles to solve riddle of stolen Dutch art Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Drugs worth €900,000 seized in Kildare and Dublin Crime & Law
  • Ten top tips for reducing your carbon footprint Environment Tim O'Brien
  • Judge tells pair to leave State as Ireland has ‘enough rogues’ Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • Empowerment of women vital to climate action - expert Environment Tim O'Brien
  • Woman faces trial for allegedly stalking 98fm DJ Jeremy Dixon District Court Tom Tuite
  • Man found in Nenagh recycling plant ‘did not die violently’ Irish News
  • Bríd (12) wows the judges with ‘Someone Like Me’ video Education Aine McMahon
  • Argentina’s Macri sworn in as president, ousting Peronists World
  • PAC appeal over discovery of documents to Angela Kerins allowed High Court Mary Carolan
  • Dispute over antique Wedgwood bowl sent to Circuit Court High Court
  • Dublin man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Adil Essalhi Criminal Court
  • Jacob Zuma sacks South Africa’s finance minister without warning Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Body of woman discovered in fast-flowing Sligo river Irish News Marese McDonagh
  • Campbell ‘delighted’ as he receives Nobel prize in Stockholm Science Derek Scally
  • Nurse who allegedly slept on the job faces misconduct claims Health Liz Farsaci
  • UN climate change talks may drag into Saturday Politics Harry McGee
  • Hospital seeks order compelling ill patient to leave High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Donald Trump’s Israel visit put off ‘until he is president’ Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Ban on smacking children came into force at midnight Crime & Law Carl O'Brien
  • Shellfish company loses legal appeal to force State to mediate High Court Mary Carolan
  • Murder trial told man lured ex’s partner to CCTV blind spot Criminal Court
  • Bail for woman earlier jailed for contempt over repossession High Court
  • Youth unemployment is EU’s biggest challenge - Higgins Politics Suzanne Lynch
  • Brussels plans border force to police external Schengen frontier Europe
  • Threat to deport Irish climate activists entering France lifted Environment Harry McGee , Lara Marlowe
  • WIT seeks repayment of over €100,000 incurred by ex-president Politics Carl O'Brien
  • Fewer rough sleepers in Dublin, but more need emergency beds Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Bandon traders threaten rate strike Environment Barry Roche
  • Families request evacuation as flood threatens town Environment Eoghan MacConnell
  • Evacuated families fear being out of their homes at Christmas Environment David Raleigh
  • Islamic State oil going to Assad and Turkey - US official Middle East
  • Curb your CO2: how to track your carbon footprint Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • West coast braced for more flood destruction Environment Colin Gleeson , Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Girl scout (14) dies following Hook Head rescue after storm Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Homes in Clare and Limerick face flood threat as more rain forecast Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Syrians leave rebel-held Homs area in truce deal Middle East
  • Aerial footage shows widespread flooding in the midlands Environment
  • Honky, the Co Meath pig that thinks it's a dog Irish News
  • The true cost of renting in Ireland Irish News
  • Lucky escape: collapsing roof narrowly misses pedestrians UK
  • Playtime for world's first IVF puppies US
  • Kerry girl wins national award for video essay Irish News

  • Sport

  • Eddie Lynam hoping Sole Power can shine in Hong Kong Racing
  • Tommy Bowe expects Ulster’s fringe players to prove their worth European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • Q&A: Ireland cricket captain Isobel Joyce Sport Mary Hannigan
  • Emma Russell’s college hockey road trip with Syracuse University Other Sports Mary Hannigan
  • Sexism a lot more insidious than the likes of Tyson Fury Sport Malachy Clerkin
  • Irish women making the grade in US sport scholarships Sport Ian O'Riordan
  • Paul Burke expecting Munster to rediscover their old fire Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • John O’Dwyer looking for Tipp redemption after tough year Gaelic Games Paul Keane
  • Martin O’Neill & Michael O’Neill share Philips Manager of the Year award Soccer Gavin Cummiskey
  • Sonia O’Sullivan: Make your fitness regime a way of life Sport Sonia O'Sullivan
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Sporting Advent Calendar #10: Dundalk’s double and Richie Towell’s heroics National League Ruaidhrí Croke
  • IAAF 2021 Eugene decision investigated by French authorities Other Sports
  • Sebastian Coe defends IAAF Eugene 2021 decision Other Sports
  • Man United in the Europa League and miles behind the elite English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Swansea City coaches follow Garry Monk out of the door English Soccer
  • Rory McIlroy undergoes laser eye surgery ahead of big 2016 Golf
  • Ireland women’s rugby sevens can qualify for Rio on home soil International
  • Platini awaits decision on whether ban will be temporarily lifted International
  • Pat Lam fields inexperienced Connacht side for Newcastle clash Rugby
  • Rory Best returns to lead wounded Ulster against Toulouse European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • British boxing chiefs to quiz Tyson Fury over recent comments Other Sports
  • Diego Costa feels the love and avoids bib sanction English Soccer
  • Willie Mullins thrilled with Min’s merciless display Racing
  • Conor McGregor v Jose Aldo: Five talking points ahead of fight Other Sports Paul O'Keeffe
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger gets three-match ban for violent conduct English Soccer
  • Dubai firm strips Donald Trump’s image and name from golf complex Golf
  • Jamie Donaldson shoots a 63 to lead in Thailand Golf
  • Liverpool top group after uninspiring draw in Switzerland Soccer
  • Leinster Council to take direct role with four hurling counties Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Michael O’Neill: I’d love France at Euro 2016 but not England International Ewan Murray

  • Business

  • Web Log: Choosing wine made easy with Vivino Wine Scanner Technology Marie Boran
  • Web Log: Nick Offerman video classy way of advertising whiskey Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Web Log: Grapes and gripes comedy series Technology Marie Boran
  • How ‘unnecessary journeys’ made Teresa Mannion go viral Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Cantillon: Career choice adds up for accountants Financial Services
  • Tyrone Productions Limited made €63,000 loss last year Media & Marketing
  • Woman can challenge EBS appointment of receiver Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Losses at Imagine Communications more than €10m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Tobacco group JTI Ireland sees rise in profits Manufacturing Ciara O'Brien
  • Cantillon: Plenty to worry bankers but not profit Financial Services
  • Investors sue Merrion Stockbrokers over overseas fund Commercial Property
  • Investors stay cautious despite commodity stock rally Markets
  • Cantillon: Leo Varadkar’s big bet on the demon drink Companies
  • Union leaders to consult at Bombardier’s Belfast plant Manufacturing Francess McDonnell
  • IDG pays €140m dividend to French parent Pernod Ricard Agribusiness & Food Ciarán Hancock
  • Australian company Iluka still interested in Kenmare’s prime asset Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • Eir investigated over discriminatory practices Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • It’s the big screen Christmas battle: Apple TV vs Chromecast Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Prepare for a glut of chefs’ TV specials this Christmas Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • ‘Red Rock’ builds to shock death – but what next for its producers? Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • It is not the media’s job to restore our faith in humanity Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Abbey sees profit jump 75% to €29.7m on back of UK trade Economy
  • Travel firm TUI confident on outlook as bookings rise Transport & Tourism
  • Maximum Media to offer new ‘branded content’ service Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Bank of England expected to keep rates at record low Economy
  • Pick up in sales growth at clothing retailer Inditex Retail & Services
  • Irish economic growth hits 7% as recovery outstrips targets Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Central Bank whistleblower ‘told to remove’ critical findings Financial Services Irish Times reporters
  • Irish savers turn more positive in November Personal Finance Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Mopet Robot Mop Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools Review: HTC One A9 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: HTC Vive Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • State Street sets up R&D programme with UCC and Chinese university Technology Clifford Coonan
  • VW emissions scandal caused by 'chain of mistakes' Manufacturing Michael McAleer
  • Ireland ‘more competitive’ for medtech firms Health & Pharma Ciara O'Brien
  • Consumer prices continue to fall by an average of 0.2% Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Early upgrades for Irish mobile customers as iD brings in new plan Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Almost 90% of Bombardier’s staff in North reject pay cuts Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Fighting tax avoidance: what’s in the Clinton plan Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Bank of England leaves rates unchanged amid slower wage growth Economy
  • Pop-up ads - so annoying that they could sink the internet? Media & Marketing Sydney Ember
  • Londis’ profits increase by 31 per cent to €2.2 million Retail & Services Pamela Newenham
  • Stormont committee to ask Nama for clarification of Frank Cushnahan meetings Commercial Property Francess McDonnell
  • Gayle Killilea appeals US court’s ruling on asset recovery Commercial Property Simon Carswell
  • Court of Appeal refuses O’Donnells’ appeal of decision not to overturn bankruptcy Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Airbnb in talks with Government on tax-free threshold Personal Finance Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Competitiveness Council recommends new site value tax Economy Pamela Newenham
  • Drumm to remain in custody as bail attempt rejected Financial Services Simon Carswell
  • Sports Direct falls most since August 2011 Retail & Services

  • Opinion

  • Flooding crisis underlines need for hard planning decisions Editorial
  • Debunking myths on migration Editorial
  • Public Health (Alcohol) Bill Letters
  • Take me to your leader Letters
  • ‘Clag’ and midges in Leitrim Letters
  • Does astrology have a future? Letters
  • Third-level funding Letters
  • The Eighth Amendment Letters
  • RTÉ programme and local democracy Letters
  • Donald Trump’s rhetoric Letters
  • League tables and education Letters
  • Responding to floods Letters
  • Is maths being dumbed down? Letters
  • The famous mathematician Ada Lovelace and the horse named after her Opinion Frank McNally
  • Nobel prize comes dropping slow for William Campbell Opinion Patrick Prendergast
  • Eamonn McCann: In praise of Dolly Sinatra Opinion Eamonn McCann
  • Noeline Blackwell: Government only paying lipservice to economic right to housing Opinion Noeline Blackwell
  • Efforts to water down Alcohol Bill must be resisted to protect children Opinion Patrick Kenny
  • Colum Kenny: If there is a will there is a way to reform corrupt politics Opinion Colum Kenny

  • Life & Style

  • Spain pays tribute to Irish design trio Homes & Property Gemma Tipton
  • David Agar to build gated estate in Foxrock Homes & Property
  • I’m fed up taking in packages for my neighbours – what can I do? Homes & Property
  • ‘The supply of new properties needs to increase notably’ Homes & Property
  • Top house sales of 2015 Homes & Property MadeleineLyons
  • CO2 scandal affects fewer cars than expected, says VW Motors Michael McAleer
  • Property review 2015: Market adjusts to a new 'normal' Homes & Property Madeleine Lyons
  • Ryan heir is mystery buyer of French consulate Homes & Property
  • Lord Byron’s Venetian love nest and its Limerick connection Homes & Property Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Toyota set for uphill Prius battle in cheap oil era Motors
  • Family Fortunes: All I want for Christmas is a cup of tea with my mother People Orla Donoghue
  • Gardening books for green fingers Gardens Fionnuala Fallon
  • Leavetaking: The nurse rings and suddenly I realise my mother is dead People Laura Kennedy
  • Culinaria: let Christmas dinner cook itself while you relax Food & Drink JP McMahon
  • Select: Edible Irish gifts for Christmas Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • Wear it out: Eclectic shopping list gives fashion blogger Amelia a sparkly, street-savvy look Fashion Emma Fraser

  • Culture

  • Writing Rights: Not in History. Not in Another Country, by Eoin McNamee Books Eoin McNamee
  • Writing Rights: The Turnip Slave, by Nuala O’Connor Books Nuala O'Connor
  • Writing Rights: Fine Gael and Labour form a Coalition, March 1973, by Martina Evans Books Martina Evans
  • Writing Rights: 5 x 5 Rooms by Anakana Schofield Books Anakana Schofield
  • James Joyce brought to life with the music of The Dead Stage Peter Crawley
  • Writing Rights: Because Privacy, by Sarah Bannan Books Sarah Bannan
  • Writing Rights: A Privileged Position, by Martina Devlin Books Martina Devlin
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Maria Kelly, Solar Bears, Rejjie Snow & more Culture Niall Byrne
  • Mary Poppins review: this spoonful of sugar goes down brilliantly Stage Sara Keating
  • Patrick Freyne: the 20 television trends of 2015 that kept us watching tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Peggy Guggenheim - Art Addict review: all hail the queen of high bohemia Film Donald Clarke
  • Album reviews: The best of the week’s new releases Music
  • Fassbender and Ronan nominated in Golden Globes Film Donald Clarke
  • Shuffle: Phoenix get a little help from their friend Bill Murray this Christmas Music Eoin Butler
  • Grandma review: clever, consistently funny, surprisingly affecting Film Tara Brady
  • Young, gifted and black: the new acting force behind The Force Awakens Film Tara Brady
  • Jenny Lee - right on!: Warpaint bassist strips it back to the groove Music Chris Jones
  • By the Sea review: Life’s a beach and then you film it Film Donald Clarke
  • Serial review: Koenig scales up familiar tone for bigger picture tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • Madonna performs impromptu Paris street concert Music
  • Fassbender and Ronan among Golden Globe nominees Culture
  • The Irish Times Film Show: By The Sea & Grandma Film