Article Archive
February 18th 2016
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News
- Student: ‘Website matched me to Independent candidate Brendan Young’ Politics
- Single parent: ‘I felt like punching the TV screen’ Politics
- High earner: ‘It’s got that feeling of 1982 all over again’ Politics
- Squeezed Middle: ‘Fine Gael would be toxic to all teachers’ Politics
- Small business owner: ‘Minority parties are more in touch’ Politics
- Pensioner: ‘I would be in horror if Sinn Fein was in charge of finance’ Politics
- Fisherman: ‘I’d have a problem with Sinn Féin wanting to keep USC’ Politics
- First time voter: Do migrants even matter to politicians? Politics
- Unemployed: ‘Established party leaders have been exposed as spoofers’ Politics
- Person living with disability: ‘Public doesn’t want false promises’ Politics
- The future: health sensors that dissolve in the body Science
- Case against Joan Collins and water protestors dismissed District Court
- Luas strike: What are the demands of employees? Irish News
- Luas strike: State will stay out of dispute, Minister says Irish News
- EU leaders have ‘no choice’ but to support deal to keep UK in union UK
- Emergency brake on migrant benefits for UK key issue at EU summit Europe
- Miriam Lord: Enda Kenny is on hand for a robotic display Politics
- Ballot Capers: Animal kingdom asserts itself on the campaign trail Politics
- Election 2016: On the canvass with Catherine Murphy Politics
- Enda Kenny says Fine Gael will not alter message despite poor polls Politics
- Kenny says 20% of public service panels will be for Irish speakers Irish News
- Letterkenny-based alcohol-reduction charity had 14 bank accounts Health
- HSE audit raises questions over spending of public money Irish News
- HSE audit urges review of medical card processing facility Health
- Excess claiming of travel allowances was ‘persistent’ at Sligo hospital Health
- Election 2016: Fine Gael attacks Fianna Fáil on public pay Politics
- George Redmond’s death marks the end of an era Irish News
- Temperatures fall to -4 as cold snap bites Environment
- State may be allowed set migrant welfare benefit limit Europe
- First Minister of Northern speaks of role 1916 played in recent Troubles Religion & Beliefs
- Of mice and medicine: the ethics of animal research Science
- Want to have a say in European health policy? Take our survey Science
- Ex-sports coach to be sentenced for abusing 10 teenage boys Circuit Court
- Strict checks on medical card eligibility urged Health
- Luas strike: 90,000 to be hit as stoppage gets under way Irish News
- Pope Francis denounces ‘tragedy’ of forced migration to US World
- Luas strikes: ‘This is not what Larkin had in mind’ Irish News
- Nine arrested after car bomb kills 28 people in Turkey Europe
- Wexford hospital: ‘Timing is everything with bowel cancer’ Health
- Fine Gael shows signs of urgency - or is it panic? Politics
- Brexit talks are ‘of national importance for Ireland’, Kenny says Politics
- ‘Hairy panic’ tumbleweed clogs up Australian town Offbeat
- Alan Kelly denies Labour is hiding him away for campaign Politics
- Barack Obama to visit Cuba on presidential tour US
- Free GP promise ‘politicisation’ of health service – Renua Politics
- The environmentally conscious householders’ guide to canvassing Environment
- Just a minute: a draft environment questionnaire for canvassers at your doorstep Environment
- Ugandans vote for president amid long delays Africa
- Kenya says it has killed al-Shabaab’s head of intelligence Africa
- Simon Coveney accuses Micheál Martin of ‘misleading’ voters Politics
- FF says it has not provided for public pay increase in manifesto Politics
- Kenneth O’Brien murder accused remanded in custody District Court
- Radovan Karadzic: war crimes verdict due next month Europe
- Brown Thomas granted pub licence for Grafton Street store High Court
- Former Tayto factory to become funeral home complex Environment
- Church Services Religion & Beliefs
- Vox pop: Striking Luas workers elicit little sympathy Irish News
- No abortions for pregnant women exposed to Zika, says Vatican World
- Turkey blames Ankara car bombing on Kurds in Syria Middle East
- Gerry Adams denies misleading public on water charges Politics
- Number of Zika cases in Ireland rises to three, HSE says Health
- Walesa was paid informant for communists, historian claims Europe
- Election 2016: Parties are avoiding key issues, forum says Politics
- North Korea ‘preparing terror attacks’ for South Asia-Pacific
- Poll in Clare suggests two Government TDs will lose seats Politics
- Irish woman arrested in Spain in anti-organised crime operation Europe
- Vote on abortion ‘likely early next term’, if Labour in power Politics
- MSF report reveals extent of attacks on its Syria hospitals Middle East
- Irish/US underwater solar cell breaks voltage record Science
- Woman refuses to testify after alleging assault by husband Circuit Court
- Substance may be used to kill drugs resistant bacteria Science
- Woman alleged to have bombarded radio DJ with threats and abuse District Court
- Irish are most afraid of poor health as they age, survey says Religion & Beliefs
- Galway radio boss invited to St Louis for St Patrick’s Day Irish News
- Poll of polls: Independents on the move Politics
- Pope suggests contraception permitted in Zika crisis Religion & Beliefs
- Ireland urged to make its voice heard in Brexit debate Politics
- Mother died nine days after routine surgery, inquest hears Coroner's Court
- Heavily armed gardaí to patrol Eddie Hutch funeral Crime & Law
- HSE defends BowelScreen after missed cancers controversy Health
- Coach told abuse victims nobody would believe their claims Circuit Court
- Government will approve new school in east Galway Irish News
- North murder cases could be reopened after court ruling Crime & Law
- Opposition candidate detained as Ugandans vote for president Africa
- Do not sacrifice workers’ benefits to help Cameron – Podemos Europe
- Pope Francis says Donald Trump is not a Christian US
- Syrian terrorist list produces 163 names and no agreement Middle East
- Corrib gas pipeline monitoring put out to tender Irish News
- Arlene Arkinson inquest hears from Robert Howard victim Coroner's Court
- Number of swine flu deaths this winter rises to 12 Health
- Donald Trump deploys pope’s remark as campaign fuel US
- Donald Trump calls Irish investment ‘small potatoes’ US
- Twins may be buried in Cork after next of kin comes forward Irish News
- Ballot capers: Battle of the bands as ‘No Direction’ takes on Status Quo Politics
- CCTV of Ankara car bomb blast released Europe
- Dinner for two: vet heartwarmingly coaxes terrified dog to eat Offbeat
- 'Hairy Panic' tumbleweed infests small Australian town Offbeat
- Kerry election candidate turns beach into temporary billboard Politics
- David Cameron wants 'better deal for Britain' from EU Europe
- Can we trust the opinion polls during #GE16? Politics
- When Harry met Gerry Politics
- Gas flaring at Bellanaboy gas terminal caught on camera Irish News
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Sport
- Jury still out deliberating on future of underage football Gaelic Games
- All-rounder Elena Tice focusing on stick and ball games Other Sports
- Victoria Pendleton switches saddles to pursue Cheltenham goal Racing
- Ian Keatley backs Robbie Henshaw to take Leinster move in stride Pro12
- Annie Power the new favourite for Champion Hurdle Racing
- Cian Healy pledges another three years to Ireland and Leinster Pro12
- Shane Lowry: ‘I’m happy with a decent start to the season’ Golf
- Sonia O’Sullivan: Enjoyment is an important part of winning Other Sports
- The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
- Sebastian Coe says Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics Other Sports
- Marouane Fellaini to be assessed for possible hamstring tear English Soccer
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic hints he is open to Premier League move English Soccer
- Danny Willett in Kuala Lumpur contention after sizzling back nine Golf
- Obafemi Martins becomes latest recruit for Chinese Super League Soccer
- West Ham’s Andy Carroll to miss Blackburn FA Cup tie English Soccer
- Tommy O’Donnell returns to Munster side for Glasgow trip Pro12
- Jared Payne signs a new two-year Ulster and Ireland deal International
- Suspicious bets mostly around tennis in 2015 according to industry report Other Sports
- France’s Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema allowed to meet International
- David de Gea ruled out of Manchester United side with warm-up injury English Soccer
- Manchester United reach new low with Midtjylland defeat Soccer
- John Ruggie urges Fifa to get serious on human rights policy International
- Tottenham well placed after draw away to Fiorentina Soccer
- Ryanair replace Ladbrokes as sponsors of Cheltenham World Hurdle Racing
- Ryanair to sponsor World Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival Racing
- Emmanuel Adebayor determined to shine against Tottenham English Soccer
- Early bird McIlroy beats chill to get off to hot start in California Golf
- Jürgen Klopp frustrated as Liverpool fluff their lines in Germany Soccer
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Business
- Ireland ranked worst for labour market benefits Economy
- Web Log: Quitter appeals to Twitter deserters Technology
- Web Log: Get some real life followers Technology
- Web Log: Bosch’s Garden of Virtual Delights Technology
- Quit social media and clear some space in your life Technology
- SMEs still not availing of technology and business grants Technology
- Comreg to meet telcos amid row over fault repair times Technology
- Apple pledges to fight FBI order to unlock iPhone used by gunman Technology
- Irish arm of Russian state oil giant weighs impact of sanctions Energy & Resources
- Cantillon: Luas idle as Siptu backs ‘left platforms’ Economy
- Cantillon: Milk rout now blamed on overproduction in Europe Agribusiness & Food
- Cantillon: German bond drama reaches endgame Economy
- Bombardier’s £500m investment in Belfast was not enough Manufacturing
- Ulster Bank agrees pay increases for Irish staff Financial Services
- Brewbot starts shipping smart beer systems to US and Europe Agribusiness & Food
- Cork medtech company aims to grow jobs tenfold by 2020 Health & Pharma
- Eventbrite to create 50 jobs in Cork Technology
- Wearable tech, virtual reality and 5G centre stage at Mobile World Congress Technology
- London Games event presses ‘Start’ Technology
- Nestle sees “softer” pricing in 2016 after FY profit miss Agribusiness & Food
- Future of KBC to be decided by Belgian parent this year Financial Services
- Glanbia Ingredients Ireland plans €35m plant expansion Agribusiness & Food
- Petroceltic completes sale of Egyptian licences Energy & Resources
- Tullow Oil shares slump on fears that technical woes will hit production Energy & Resources
- Uber is losing $1bn a year to compete in China Technology
- US and European stocks looking tired after recent rally Markets
- Bord na Móna secures planning permission for a new fuel plant Energy & Resources
- OECD urges world leaders to tackle flagging growth Economy
- Motor insurance costs up 30% in year to January Economy
- Tech Tools: Edwin the Duck Technology
- Tech Tools: AirDog drone designed for extreme sports Technology
- Tech Tools: Pod Pro sorts your power problems. $79.95 Technology
- Providence continues discussions on Barryroe farm-out Energy & Resources
- Walmart reports in-line fall in quarterly profit Retail & Services
- Apple vs the Feds: Here’s what’s going on Technology
- Dublin-based Perrigo reports lower-than-expected profit Health & Pharma
- Joan Collins’s €31bn promissory note appeal an ‘enormous’ case Economy
- ECB minutes show some favour ‘pre-emptive’ action Economy
- Google and WhatsApp founder back Apple in FBI fight Technology
- Group wants minister put in charge of State’s infrastructural strategy Construction
- Former anglo bonds manager says they were ‘all paid off in full’ Financial Services
- ‘Narrow’ approach taken on broadband report request Technology
- Rabobank earnings rise on sharp fall in loan provisions Financial Services
- Tipperary hotel that shut suddenly, leaving 43 weddings in limbo, is sold Commercial Property
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Opinion
- Latest consumer spending figures indicate a loosening of the purse strings Editorial
- Martyn Turner Opinion
- Opinion: Cancelled TG4 leaders debate speaks volumes about attitudes to Irish Opinion
- Signs of spring Letters
- Lights and bicycles Letters
- Eamonn McCann: Use of cannabis for medicinal purposes should be legal Opinion
- Dublin Port and Poolbeg Letters
- Media coverage of funeral Letters
- Drugs and patents Letters
- Students and advertising Letters
- Election 2016 – policies and choices Letters
- Paying for third-level education Letters
- House of a fallen son – An Irishman’s Diary about the Musée Nissim de Camondo Opinion
- John Bruton: UK risks shooting itself in the foot with Brexit reforms Opinion
- Opinion: Where do the parties stand on equal access to primary education? Opinion
- Luas dispute: A delusional pay claim Editorial
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Life & Style
- Two Dublin homes offer style and space at a discount New to Market
- Sunny home in Clontarf ready for revamp New to Market
- Leopardstown four-bed with one careful owner . . . since 1969 New to Market
- More than a sporting chance on smart Foxrock road New to Market
- Owners of historic properties urged to apply for conservation grants Interiors
- Denis O’Brien linked to proposed development near UCD Homes & Property
- Ballyfermot’s PlayPark will be perfect for picnics and skateboarding Homes & Property
- O’Connor moves to Colliers Homes & Property
- Room to grow in Sandycove for €875,000 New to Market
- Clutter-free living in Dublin 4 for €1.05m New to Market
- New homes: Royal Canal Park phase two launches New to Market
- Property clinic: Tax liabilities trouble returning emigrant Homes & Property
- ‘What are the tingles in my head?’ The strange subculture of ASMR People
- First drive: BMW’s M2 is fast and furious but maybe not the full M-package Motors
- New Lexus LC500h set for Irish roads in Spring 2017 Motors
- Fashion forward: Steal vs Splurge, Pulling Strings and style advice Fashion
- Select: Behind the scenes at the Irish Barista Championships Food & Drink
- Meal Ticket: DeSelby’s, Camden St, Dublin 2 Restaurant reviews
- Wear it out: Find fashion inspiration in your own home Fashion
- Our Test Drive: the Peugeot 508 RXH Car Reviews
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Culture
- What’s On: a weekly selection of events around Ireland Culture
- Freiburger orchestra monkeys around with Mozart Music
- Album of the week: Jack Garratt - Phase: firing and pinging on all cylinders Music
- Juno and the Paycock review: The jagged charm of an interrupted song Stage
- Shuffle: Lady Gaga is more Bette Midler than Ziggy Stardust at her Bowie tribute Music
- How To Be Single review: a film that dearly needs a good, stern talking to Film
- Triple 9 review: bursting at the seams with criminal intent Film
- Eurovision Song Contest to change voting process Music
- Markku Luolajan-Mikkola - Bach: Sonatas and Partitas: a darkening of tone that takes some getting used to Music
- 'Journalism is in a lot of trouble right now' - Mary Mapes on the road to Truth Film
- On the record: High ticket prices come down to gigonomics Music
- Coalition parties come to the céilí with empty hands Treibh
- Bone Tomahawk review: Kurt Russell's on top form in a way-out western with bite Film
- Coming soon: say 'Hayu' to more trash TV than you could ever possibly want tv-radio-web
- Frank Woeste - Pocket Rhapsody: the fresh and invigorating sound of a pianist daring to be different Music
- Prins Thomas - Principe del Norte: an invitation to the sweetest chill-out session on the block Music
- David C Clements - The Longest Day in History: skillfully balanced between anthemic, heartfelt and Springsteenesque Music
- Animal Collective - Painting With: structured, short, direct yet tainted with a nagging sense of incompletion Music
- Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne - Kind Providence: dark gems Music
- Chronic review: unfolds like the most elegant of jigsaw puzzles Film
- Freeheld review: an elaborate game of hide and weep Film
- ADiff review: A spooky possession in Poland Film
- ADiff review: Oedipal goings-on in Mammal Film
- ADiff review: A posthumous victory for Hubert Butler Film
- ADiff review: Portrait of a charismatic eccentric in We Are Moving Film
- Jago - Microphones & Sofas: an album of tough, hard-edged renegade soundwaves Music
- Josef Salvat - Night Swim: Salvat is still figuring his own sound out Music
- Malcolm Holcombe – Another Black Hole: dystopian but uplifting country soul Music
- Junior Boys - Big Black Coat: a serving of rich, warm, vibrant and shapeshifting electronica Music
- Jack Garratt on his love of intimate acoustic concerts Music
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