Article Archive

February 24th 2016

• • News

  • Many fear legacy of Cervantes in danger as 400th anniversary approaches Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Palace of kaisers and kings rises again as Berlin tries to look to future Europe Derek Scally
  • Ballot Capers: Turning campaign posters on their head Politics Hugh Linehan
  • Dublin’s Exploration Station nearly 30 years in making Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • National Children’s Science Centre due to open in 2018 Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • President’s daughter to stand for Seanad Politics Anthea McTeirnan
  • New deal for rural GPs a ‘first step’ Health Rachel Flaherty
  • Call for ramped up investment in childcare and family leave Social Affairs
  • Election 2016: On the canvass with Peter Mathews Politics Carl O'Brien
  • Inquiry on Michael Noonan’s actions in ‘Grace’ case urged Crime & Law Kitty Holland
  • Enda Kenny: Mixed feelings on Mayo son’s achievements Politics Lorna Siggins
  • #ge16: Which parties have best climate-change policies? Politics Harry McGee
  • Enda Kenny backtracks on John McNulty admission Politics Sarah Bardon
  • HSE staffing: Number of senior health managers rises Health Martin Wall
  • Miriam Lord: Last waltz for The Whinge Quartet Politics Miriam Lord
  • Travelling voter: ‘I’ve heard she’s the only one fighting to get us’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Coalition parties filled 44% of election promises - study Politics Stephen Collins
  • Grandmother must include all children in access visits District Court Fiona Gartland
  • UK’s Brexit vote a ‘once in a generation’ decision UK Denis Staunton
  • Workplace commission to advise on scope for ending Luas dispute Irish News Martin Wall
  • Nepal plane crash leaves ‘no survivors’ as wreckage found Asia-Pacific
  • Donald Trump’s outrage finds ready audience in struggling South US
  • Didcot collapse: Safety concerns hamper power station search UK
  • Cuba’s Ramon Castro, brother of Fidel and Raul, dies aged 91 World
  • Donald Trump banks third straight victory in Nevada US Simon Carswell
  • Dolores O’Riordan told to pay €6,000 over ‘air rage’ incident District Court Gordon Deegan
  • Rescued Swedish girl says life under Islamic State ‘really hard’ Europe
  • Joan Burton wins election debate, according to social media analysis Politics
  • Cologne prosecutors admit difficulty in sexual assault cases Europe Derek Scally
  • #FactCheckIT: Claims made during the RTÉ leaders debate Politics Mary Minihan
  • Inquest into Inishowen car crash to go ahead with ‘edited’ witness list Crime & Law Stephen Maguire
  • More mysterious feet wash ashore in British Columbia Offbeat
  • Woman suspected of drinking window cleaner before death Crime & Law Louise Roseingrave
  • Taoiseach contradicted himself on Imma appointment–Renua Politics Fiach Kelly
  • HSE hopes to resolve dispute with Aras Attracta nurses High Court Mary Carolan
  • Egypt says life sentence for 3-year-old boy was a mistake Middle East Nour Youssef
  • Strike action to close 999 call centre for 12 hours Health Rachel Flaherty
  • Election 2016: Enda Kenny says Friday’s poll will be his last as Taoiseach Politics Sarah Bardon , Mary Minihan
  • Two men arrested in Belfast on suspicion of attempted murder Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • €4,000 for student served chips and detergent at Dublin hotel Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • Man charged over Glenties protest wants to call Enda Kenny as witness District Court Paddy Clancy
  • Maghaberry regime still falls short of safety standards - inspectors Crime & Law
  • St John of God centre ‘failed to protect residents from abuse’ Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • RTÉ seeks legal costs in Green Party leaders’ debate case High Court Mary Carolan
  • Adams willing to lead government if Sinn Féin in position Politics Harry McGee
  • Six people convicted of the sexual exploitation of teenage girls in Rotherham UK
  • Tributes to Kildare teen who died helping friend from river Crime & Law Rachel Flaherty
  • Joan Burton fighting for last seat in Dublin West Politics Sarah Bardon
  • UN condemns Isis for triple bombing that kills 130 in Damascus Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Green Party in appeal to voters: ‘Don’t give up on politics’ Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Bank official who stole €60,000 from elderly, vulnerable customers avoids jail Circuit Court Ann Healy
  • Germany urges Pakistan and others to take back asylum seekers Europe Derek Scally
  • Man found guilty of assaulting wife who suffered stroke Circuit Court Barry Roche
  • Impact Journalism Day: A global search for uplifting news Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Bolivia’s Evo Morales accepts defeat in term- limit referendum World
  • Labour leader Joan Burton brands Micheál Martin ‘smug’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • Liberals back Pedro Sánchez to be Spanish leader Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Barack Obama cautious on Syria plan as opposition yet to commit Middle East
  • Anti-austerity group predicts ‘demise’ of Labour Party Politics Mary Minihan
  • British deal on Europe ‘legally binding ’, says Tusk Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • FF says coalition campaign is based on ‘fear and smear’ Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Divisions deepen as Hungary vows to hold ballot on refugee quotas Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Politicians failing to address migrants’ issues, says group Politics Sorcha Pollak
  • Is Gerry Adams an asset or a liability for Sinn Féin? Politics Harry McGee
  • Three missing after Didcot collapse unlikely to be alive UK
  • Election 2016: The 275,000 living here with no say Politics Sorcha Pollak
  • Election 2016 poll of polls: hung Dáil looms Politics Stephen Collins
  • Publisher rejects unionist criticism of Bobby Sands graphic novel Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Election 2016: The west Belfast view Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Irish ocean energy projects receive €4.3m in grants Environment Tim O'Brien
  • Man charged with possession of over 700 rounds of ammunition District Court
  • Conor Pope answers every press call in the last full day of #GE2016 Elections
  • Security guard fights off robber with helmet UK
  • Donald Trump wins in Nevada World
  • Crane arm collapses in Melbourne Asia-Pacific
  • What's the creak? Floorboard stars in leaders' debate Politics
  • Atlas: the 5' 9" robot with perfect balance Technology
  • Daring duo: the world's first tandem ski jump Offbeat
  • The endless count, why voting is just the beginning Politics

  • Sport

  • Adam Byrne looks to seize opportunity against Zebre Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Motion for ‘B’ football championship headed for defeat Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Gerry Thornley: Jamie Heaslip relishing Twickenham challenge International Gerry Thornley
  • Simon Easterby laughs off English jibes about Ireland ‘kicking game’ International Gerry Thornley
  • Michael O’Neill’s €2.5m IFA deal shines spotlight on FAI discussions International Emmet Malone
  • Turf Club to review court evidence in Adrian McGuinness case Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Kerry look to big guns for crunch clash versus Down Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Anthony Foley rules out Munster crisis on or off field Pro12
  • Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic International Gordon D'Arcy
  • Seán Moran: Kilkenny’s eternal spring offensive rumbles into action again Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Against The Odds: The umpire strikes back with ‘where there’s life there’s hope’ Sport Roddy L'Estrange
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Uncapped Elliot Daly named in England squad for Ireland International Robert Kitson
  • Barry McGuigan: hot air from Scott Quigg’s camp means nothing Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • Conor McGregor to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 196 Other Sports
  • Per Mertesacker blames Arsenal’s attack for Barcelona defeat Champions League David Hytner
  • Cheltenham 2016: growing list of absent friends at festival Racing
  • José Mourinho happy to wait until summer for his next job English Soccer
  • Rob Heffernan looking forward not back when it comes to medals Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Hot putter can see Pádraig Harrington repeat Honda heroics Golf
  • Tiger Woods responds to injury claims with home video Golf Ewan Murray
  • Daniel Sturridge: ‘Things people say about me aren’t true’ English Soccer
  • David de Gea and Harry Kane to sit out Europa League English Soccer
  • Professional boxers to become eligible to compete in Rio Olympics Other Sports
  • String of concussions rules Dave McSharry out for season Pro12
  • Courtney Lawes replaces Joe Launchbury in England squad International
  • SSE Airtricity League prize money increased by over 50 per cent National League Emmet Malone
  • Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to appeal again after reductions Soccer
  • Cheltenham Gold Cup: Track holds no fears for Don Cossack Racing
  • Francesco Totti: end is nigh for The Golden Boy of Rome Soccer Paddy Agnew
  • Louis van Gaal wants his players to be more ‘horny’ English Soccer
  • Kildare’s Paul Cribbin undergoes knee surgery Gaelic Football Eamon Donoghue
  • Van der Flier, McCloskey set to make debuts against England International Gerry Thornley
  • Van Gaal says players must be ‘horny’ ahead of FC Midtjylland clash Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • America At Large: Sports Pope/Dope – a mix of Dunphy, Clarkson and Partridge Other Sports Dave Hannigan
  • PSV’s 10 men hold on for goalless draw with Atlético Madrid Champions League
  • First round wins for Wexford, Wicklow and Laois Under-21s Gaelic Games
  • Nate Diaz accuses Conor McGregor of taking performance enhancing drugs Other Sports
  • Manchester City on verge of last eight after Dynamo win Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • England Six Nations preview: the Hartley conundrum International

  • Business

  • Zutec chief executive sues to prevent loss of her job Technology
  • US stalling on extra flights from EU Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Valeant shares surge on profit restatement news Health & Pharma
  • Weakened yuan prompts markets slide Markets
  • Boost for Coalition as employment at seven-year high Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Kerry realigns as consumers seek more convenience Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • World Mobile Congress hears of new era of truly smart car Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • BoI’s results reveal scale of mortgage arrears problem Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Ann Summers to open new store on Henry Street Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Gresham Hotel expected to sell for over €80m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Bank of England refuses to be drawn into Brexit speculation Economy Fiona Walsh
  • Eir’s broadband plan poses challenge to Government strategy Technology Eoin Burke Kennedy
  • Formpress Publishing reports €1.2m pretax profit Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Bank of Ireland extends maturity of its €1.4bn Nama bonds Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • US fund Blackstone to flip Ballsbridge block it bought just over 12 months ago Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Work to begin on €150m ESB headquarters next January Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Johnny Ronan plans to build offices at AIB Bankcentre Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Six-acre Dublin docklands site on market for €50m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Holles St office for €650,000 Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Mid-terrace unit in business park on sale for €775,000 Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Potential near Merrion Square Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Dune pays €350,000 to open on prime Grafton St spot Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • North Earl St building on rental market Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • To stimulate global growth we need to be bold Economy Martin Wolf
  • Makeover for Orpen masterpiece on Grafton Street Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Hardwicke returns to office market Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Sports nutrition becomes top earner for Glanbia Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy , Charlie Taylor
  • Airbus Group lifts A330 output goal as profits meet expectations Transport & Tourism
  • Oil prices fall as OPEC squabbles over output targets Energy & Resources
  • Seven shops in Walkinstown Mall for sale with €2.9m tag Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Large logistics facility to rent Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Haddington Road ground floor unit for €600,000 Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Thornton’s Tyres property for sale with €750,000 tag Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Tech firm leasing three floors Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Clontarf retail premises for sale for €1,325,000 Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Drogheda Bank of Ireland branch expected to generate interest Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Limerick city retail park on market for €15m could produce €1.63m rent Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Rohan to embark on major building project Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Sterling hits 7-year low as Brexit concerns intensify Markets
  • NIEC failure “one of the biggest scandals” since devolution Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Cork docklands in line for major €90m boost, pending approval Commercial Property Barry Roche
  • European stocks retreat following soft Asian session Markets
  • Shadow bank: No employees and one function, to sell bonds Financial Services
  • Planning permission granted for £10m film studio in Belfast Media & Marketing Francess McDonnell
  • Ryanair says UK should remain in European Union Transport & Tourism Pamela Newenham
  • Gaelectric acquires Co Kerry wind farm for €60m Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • Iarnród Éireann signs €2.4m energy deal with Vayu Transport & Tourism Tim O'Brien
  • Deutsche Börse CEO Kengeter would head up new company after LSE merger Markets
  • Stripe to help start-ups set up in US for $500 without red tape Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • PSA Peugeot Citroën delivers €1.2bn on back of successful turnaround plan Transport & Tourism
  • Brexit could be seriously bad news for the euro Markets Roger Blitz
  • O’Donnell sons claim bank seeking to damage their reputations Financial Services
  • Anglo Irish Bank case continues to hear legal argument Financial Services
  • Small businesses in North face into Brexit uncertainty, committee hears Economy Denis Staunton , Francess McDonnell
  • Google’s Irish tax affairs attract further UK scrutiny Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Markets on the slide again as oil price drifts down Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Government to appoint chief information officer Technology
  • Hays sees slowdown in UK hiring ahead of EU referendum Work

  • Opinion

  • Election 2016: The elephant in the room Editorial
  • Britain, Ireland and the Brexit debate Letters
  • Narrowing the tax base Letters
  • The free market and education Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Gluten-free ingredients Letters
  • Walls Letters
  • Election 2016 – stability, volatility and anger Letters
  • Opinion: Which parties are serious about Dáil reform? Opinion David Farrell , Eoin O’Malley , Jane Suiter , Theresa Reidy
  • John McManus: A Government addicted to legal advice Opinion John McManus
  • An Irishman’s Diary – A history of Ireland in 100 whinges and whingers Opinion Frank McNally
  • Vincent Browne: Do not worry about Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin Opinion Vincent Browne
  • Una Mullally: Why I have tuned out of #GE16 Opinion Una Mullally
  • The Irish Times view: A short election, short of vision Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • Car of the Year finalists: how they compare Motors Michael McAleer
  • Sterling-euro exchange rate opens up car import market Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Michael Harding: The small calamities of our mediocre existence Life & Style Michael Harding
  • Tell Me About It: I think my mother might have joined a cult Health & Family Trish Murphy
  • New to the Parish: One family’s flight from Syria to a Cork bedsit People Sorcha Pollak
  • Pride not prejudice: in defence of ‘women’s nonsense’ People Laura Kennedy
  • California dreaming in a Mini Convertible beats Irish weather Motors Neil Briscoe
  • €2.45m Killiney home of Tayto cheese and onion founder New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Mid-week tipple: a pink grapefruit beer and Lidl's Chianti Classico Drink John Wilson
  • A Walk for the Weekend: Ulster at your feet Travel John G Dwyer
  • Meal Ticket: The Good Food Store, Dublin 2 Restaurant reviews Aoife McElwain
  • Meal Ticket: Bibi’s Café, Dublin 8 Restaurant reviews Aoife McElwain
  • Audi launches new 354hp S4 and S4 Avant Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Moving to Canada via the rest of the world Generation Emigration Gillian Ackland
  • Our Test Drive: the Mini Convertible Cooper S Car Reviews

  • Culture

  • Brave young pianist Nathalia Milstein is a work in progress Music Michael Dervan
  • Lessons in humility, a pianist in military hands and a bus tour goes beyond barricades Heritage Patrick Smyth
  • From Bram to Brooklyn: 10 great films adapted from Irish literature Film Donald Clarke
  • Kevin Curran: ‘writers should be writing against power’ Books Martin Doyle
  • Gavin McCrea: ‘There was a performative element to writing that I really enjoyed’ Books Laura Slattery
  • Jeremy Clarkson apologises to former ‘Top Gear’ producer tv-radio-web
  • Superabundance by Heinz Helle review: a rather sterile study in introspection Books Eileen Battersby
  • Pop Corner: St Vincent’s guitars, Gwen’s divorce and JLo’s touring hell Music Ailbhe Malone
  • How Music Works: SXSW – How bands can make it work Music Niall Byrne
  • Facebook, Vincent Browne, Des Bishop take an off-centre approach to the election tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • The Propaganda Game review: as frustrating as it is intriguing Film Tara Brady
  • Adele equals Brit awards record with victory in four categories Music