Article Archive

February 25th 2016

• • News

  • Hospital waiting lists soar in Northern Ireland Health Gerry Moriarty
  • Kathy Sheridan runs rule over no surrender socialist Joe Higgins Politics Kathy Sheridan
  • Election 2016: On the campaign trail with Mattie McGrath Politics Conor Kane
  • Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan ordered to pay €6,000 over assaults Crime & Law Gordon Deegan
  • Europe Letter: Deal with Britain raises more questions than answers Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Prime minister Cameron defends his Brussels deal UK Denis Staunton
  • Galway house like ‘new embassy’ for drug sellers, says judge Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Ministers face struggle to hold on to Dáil seats Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Driver fined and disqualified for misuse of disability parking permit Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Miriam Lord: No more thrills at top of Misery Hill Politics Miriam Lord
  • Can Trump be stopped? GOP nomination contenders fall short US Simon Carswell
  • Voters want more than just tax cuts, say Social Democrats Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Independents not interested in ‘pork barrel’ politics, says Shane Ross Politics Fiach Kelly
  • No reason not to save 1916 house, court told Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Welcome for Mick Wallace undimmed despite his unorthodox approach Politics Paul Cullen
  • Adams canvasser owns shed where ‘Slab’ Murphy cash found Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Not-for profit group offers to fund modular housing Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Book on famine painter Daniel Macdonald launched in Dublin Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Kenny makes last-ditch call for vote in favour of stability Politics Stephen Collins , Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon
  • ASTI motions may spark fresh industrial unrest in schools Education Carl O'Brien , Martin Wall
  • Hillary Clinton briefed on Savita case before 2012 visit Irish News Simon Carswell
  • Ballot Capers: Gerry Adams gives us the creaks Politics Hugh Linehan
  • Air pollution in India rises above Chinese levels, says Greenpeace Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Mumbai declares 16 ‘no-selfie zones’ following linked deaths Offbeat
  • Redhead portraits to go on display at Cork Airport Irish News Barry Roche
  • Strike action hits 999 centre in Navan for 12 hours Irish News Elaine Edwards , Martin Wall
  • Dublin maternity hospitals publish safety reports for first time Health Paul Cullen
  • Irish ship held by Arab coalition forces released Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Church Services Religion & Beliefs
  • Man connected with IRA held in Spain over abuse allegations Crime & Law
  • Savile report shows BBC staff missed chances to stop abuse UK
  • Abortion issue divides opinion in parties, survey shows Politics Rory Costello
  • Parties make final pleas to voters on eve of election Politics Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon , Marie O'Halloran
  • Enjoy the silence before the post-count political noise Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Omagh bombing accused in appears in court in Tyrone Crime & Law
  • Irish teen accused of making hoax bomb calls to US airports Crime & Law
  • All sides in Libyan conflict guilty of war crimes, UN says Middle East
  • Libya’s closet royalists re-emerge with radical plan Middle East Declan Walsh
  • Erin Brockovich calls on Irish Water to publish toxin levels Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Top 15 jobs to boost your chances of a Tinder romance Offbeat Dean Ruxton
  • No more buildings shaped like giant pants please, we’re Chinese Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Talks aimed at resolving Luas dispute to start next week Irish News Martin Wall
  • Key Irish role in D-Day landings to be marked at Navy HQ Irish News Barry Roche
  • Meet the Voters: Campaign fails to prompt shift in allegiances Politics David Labanyi , Ciara Kenny
  • Warning over electric blankets after house fire in Dublin Irish News Rachel Flaherty
  • Man damaged vet’s door when told to take injured gull elsewhere Crime & Law Nevin Farrell
  • High Court overturns permission for Cork wind farm Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • ‘Incisive gesture’ on Moore Street ended Rising, court told High Court Mary Carolan
  • Woman sues Ryanair after bottle falls onto her face High Court
  • Compensation for woman injured during ‘heavy’ Ryanair landing Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • French judge allows partial demolition of Calais ‘jungle’ Europe
  • Island voting in Election 2016 commences one day early Politics Lorna Siggins
  • Court awards woman who broke ankle in fall €75,000 High Court
  • Wolfgang Schäuble warns German budget surplus must go to refugees Europe Derek Scally
  • Why it pays to vote all the way down the ballot paper Politics Patrick Smyth
  • ‘Ger-ry, Ger-ry, Ger-ry!’: starstruck children meet TV star Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Fingal to remember Battle of Ashbourne as part of Rising events Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Dublin Bus to sell 84 double decker buses under upgrade plan Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Landmark bid for part-secret hearing on Omagh blast begins Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Relatives of Irishmen who served in Royal Navy during WW1 sought Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Donegal inquest: Driver insists she was on right side of road Crime & Law Stephen Maguire
  • Two armed robberies in south Dublin investigated Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • 1916 speech: Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin Michael Jackson Religion & Beliefs Michael Jackson
  • 12 offshore islands cast votes in general election Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Marking of 1916 in 1966 spurred much anxiety in North - bishop Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Co Louth childcare centre being picketed by builder, court hears Circuit Court
  • About 20,000 refugees stranded in Greece as borders shut down Europe Damian Mac Con Uladh
  • Ex-Dunnes Stores worker awarded €315,000 over lift fall High Court Andrew Carey
  • Family of suspected abuse victim not informed of allegations Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Lord Ashcroft finds Irish fearful of impact of Brexit UK Denis Staunton
  • Republican governor rules himself out for Supreme Court seat Europe Simon Carswell
  • UN backs rights-based approach to small-scale fisheries Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Mark Ruffalo backs anti-oil drilling campaign in Antrim Environment Amanda Ferguson
  • Apple goes to court over FBI’s locked iPhone order US
  • Rowing club’s claim of right of way dismissed Crime & Law Anne Lucey
  • Two arrested after pipe bombs found in vehicle Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Cadbury’s staff in Dublin to go on strike next week Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Schengen area could collapse over refugee crisis – ministers Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • ‘Leonardo da Vinci’s art was better than photographs’ Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Ireland can be a leader in the new bioeconomy Science Orla Feely
  • Dublin Election warehouse: ballots, boxes, biros, bibles, balls of twine and more Irish News
  • Voting on the islands of Ireland Ireland

  • Sport

  • Natalya Coyle committed to cut and thrust of competitive life Other Sports Keith Duggan
  • Donegal in unfamiliar territory as league leaders in February Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Have-a-go Simon Zebo happy to keep taking risks for Ireland International Gerry Thornley
  • Gladys Ganiel launches late bid to make it to Rio Olympics Sport Malachy Clerkin
  • Mayo’s Sarah Rowe calls for better treatment for players Sport Malachy Clerkin
  • Success in Rio unlikely to be plain sailing for Annalise Murphy Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Zaur Antia firmly in Katie Taylor’s corner for vital year Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Six Nations analysis: Criticism of ‘conservative’ Ireland era fail to stack up International John O'Sullivan
  • Sonia O’Sullivan: Indoor season a small step on big road to Rio Sport Sonia O'Sullivan
  • Cian Healy ready to restart the fight for his Irish jersey International Johnny Watterson
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Maro Itoje in line for first England start against Ireland International James Riach
  • Cormac Sharvin posts impressive opening round in Perth Golf
  • Tim Visser returns for Scotland trip to play Italy International
  • England confirm Maro Itoje starts against Ireland International
  • Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier to make Ireland debuts International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Arsenal FA Cup replay gets Uefa dispensation for Tuesday fixture English Soccer Marcus Christenson
  • Mullins says preparations on schedule for three big Gold Cup hopes Racing
  • Uefa opens way for a woman to sit on executive committee Soccer
  • Walk away eagle gives Shane Lowry share of clubhouse lead in Florida Golf
  • GAA annual congress: GPA say ‘No’ to Sky Sports motion Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Eddie Jones: Johnny Sexton’s parents will be worried about him International
  • Largest in London: Tottenham stadium plan given final approval English Soccer
  • Season defining weekend ahead for C&S UCC Demons Other Sports
  • Early penalty seals Liverpool’s Europa League progress Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Anthony Martial limps off in warm up for Manchester United Soccer
  • Colm Begley back in Laois panel for Tyrone visit Gaelic Football Eamon Donoghue
  • Tottenham replicate league form and ease by Fiorentina Soccer David Hytner
  • Antonio Conte closer to becoming next Chelsea manager English Soccer Fabrizio Romano , Markus Christensen
  • Memphis Depay dazzles as minnows hit for five Soccer Paul Wilson
  • Gary Neville’s Valencia into Europa League last 16 Soccer
  • Joe Schmidt gives debut to Van Der Flier and McCloskey for England clash Rugby
  • Thornley and Cummiskey on Ireland's chances against England International

  • Business

  • New translation of Cantillon’s masterpiece Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Parties reply to IBOA election questions Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Cantillon: Glanbia turns pigswill into big business Agribusiness & Food
  • Cantillon: ‘Double Irish’ works for Google’s UK tax Economy
  • Web Log: Get in the zone with timeboxing app Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Web Log: Video metrics for Facebook page managers Technology Marie Boran
  • KillBiller firm shifts focus Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Saorbuga Sports Beanie Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Internet of Things centre stage at Mobile World Congress Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Ciara O’Brien: 5G the theme for Mobile World Congress Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • IT services firm Ergo expects revenue rise after iSite buy Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Hair appointment booking website Beautifi buys rival Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Moving from bedroom to city office and still studying Technology Fiona Alston
  • Escher Group invests in Dublin start-up Deposify Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Lloyds records 36 per cent decline in full-year profit Financial Services
  • Data breach ‘more dangerous than CEO departure’ Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Foxconn confirms deal to acquire Japan’s Sharp Technology
  • Operating profits rise 43 per cent to £523m at RSA Insurance Financial Services
  • FBI’s Apple request ‘the software equivalent of cancer’ Technology
  • Google to train two million Europeans in digital skills Technology Charlie Taylor
  • European regulators to begin stress testing banks Financial Services
  • Ireland ranks badly for digital skills, fixed broadband costs Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Fleetmatics fourth-quarter revenues climb to $77.2m Transport & Tourism Pamela Newenham
  • Euro zone inflation revised down to 0.3% in January Economy
  • AB InBev suffers in US ahead of SABMiller takeover Agribusiness & Food
  • Bayer sees muted growth as new CEO prepares to move in Agribusiness & Food
  • Weekly earnings up 1.4% to over €700 in fourth quarter Economy Charlie Taylor
  • G20 likely to declare readiness to act if outlook worsens - official Economy
  • Web Log: Google+ is consciously uncoupling with you Technology Marie Boran
  • Tech Tools: Canon Eos 80D Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Independent makes Belfast magazine purchase Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Sterling hovers near lows against euro and dollar Economy
  • Apple said to be working on an iPhone even it can’t hack Technology
  • Donald Trump’s international business claims at odds with reality Economy
  • Hugo Boss chief executive to step down after weak sales Retail & Services
  • Global growth fears cast shadow over G20 summit in Shanghai Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Belfast’s key sites now ‘free from burden of Nama debt’ Commercial Property Francess McDonnell
  • Mivan wins £2.5m Irish Orient Express contract Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Teachers’ pension fund wins £2bn race for London City Airport Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Dublin office rents close to peak levels Commercial Property Ciarán Hancock
  • FBD Property & Leisure in Malaga development plan Commercial Property Ciarán Hancock
  • European markets rally on strong results Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Amarin reports 62% rise in fourth quarter sales of Vascepa Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle
  • Microsoft warns of risks to Irish operation in US search warrant case Business Simon Carswell

  • Opinion

  • Grounds for optimism on the job creation front Editorial
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Eamonn McCann: Public pressure forces Sinn Féin U-turn on Stormont expenses Opinion Eamonn McCann
  • An Irishman’s Diary on Verdun, one of the bloodiest battles in human history Opinion Frank McNally
  • Nuala Haughey: Political accountability needs written records of decisions Opinion Nuala Haughey
  • FLAC: Legal aid system buckled and broke during the recession Opinion Noeleen Blackwell
  • National schools and faith formation Letters
  • Whinges and whingers Letters
  • Election 2016 – voters focus on core messages and competing leaders Letters
  • Paul Sammon: Shane Ross has stolen Fianna Fáil’s clothes and PJ Mara’s tactics Opinion Paul Sammon
  • Viktor Orban’s decision to hold a referendum in Hungary Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • New homes: Spacious and energy-efficient Blackrock homes for €2.25m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Caring for a period house, from windows to plasterwork Homes & Property
  • The right stove can save you money Interiors Denise O'Connor
  • The princess and the Palladian mansion Homes & Property Barbara McCarthy
  • New homes: Sound modernity in Kilternan for €595,000-€710,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Double-fronted villa-style house with modern interior New to Market Frances O'Rourke
  • Solid 1920s home in Glenageary with garden site New to Market Frances O'Rourke
  • Does an underbidder have any rights if a sale falls through? Homes & Property
  • What will €300,000 buy? New to Market Emma Cullinan
  • George Bernard Shaw’s childhood home in Dalkey for €2.45m New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Royal treat on the park for €1.35m New to Market Frances O'Rourke
  • A touch of Gothic grandeur for €1.45m New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Victorian former rectory for €3.25m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • A Ranelagh mews with views for €650,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Renovated D6 townhouse for €1.25m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • A picture perfect Orpen bungalow New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • ‘The mastectomy was scary but not that bad in the end’ People Derek Scally
  • Fashion forward: Galway Fashion Week, empowering lingerie and denim delights Fashion Dominique McMullan , Deirdre McQuillan
  • A pint, a pizza & a game of chess: Board game cafes are coming Travel Lynn Freehill-Maye
  • Family Fortunes: The clock my grandfather wound People Sean Foley
  • Select: The forgotten stories behind your favourite dishes Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • Get Swimming, Week 8: When breast isn’t best and you forget your Speedos Get Swimming Orna Mulcahy , Malachy Clerkin
  • Dear New Dáil: What you can do to bring emigrants like me home Returning to Ireland Vanessa Monaghan
  • Are Ireland’s high tax rates a deterrent to living here? Returning to Ireland Ciara Kenny
  • Culinaria: Three cornered leeks Food & Drink JP McMahon
  • Comfort and fit are essential when you're on the run and need to look presentable Fashion Emma Fraser

  • Culture

  • What’s On Culture
  • French hold firm against German onslaught at Verdun Heritage Ronan McGreevy
  • Oscars 2016: Donald Clarke ranks the best picture nominations Film Donald Clarke
  • Natalie Dormer: ‘I'm the one carrying King’s Crisps and Lyons leaving Dublin’ Film Donald Clarke
  • Deirdre Sullivan: ‘The seed of Needlework was anger, and I wanted it to feel raw’ Books Deirdre Sullivan
  • North-South rivalry and East-West rows: when Ireland was literary centre of world Books Deirdre Brady
  • Grimsby review: Sacha Baron Cohen makes the switch from sharp wit to halfwit Film Donald Clarke
  • Notes on Suicide by Simon Critchley review: a good argument for not killing yourself Books Brian Dillon
  • The Forest review: would be hard-pressed to frighten even the frailest infant Film Donald Clarke
  • Waco Brothers - Going Down in History review: raucously infectious country punk Music Joe Breen
  • Lily & Madeleine - Keep it Together review: seamless pop-folk fusion Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Caherlistrane, Co Galway: why all things lofty reside in the local Books Mary J Murphy
  • Back when the Big Apple was rotten, it was the creative core of something special Music Jim Carroll
  • Secret in Their Eyes review: not quite peculiar enough to be interesting Film Donald Clarke
  • The Truth Commissioner review: Ouch, the Truth does hurt Film Tara Brady
  • Santigold - 99¢ album review: Santi White displays a new clarity of purpose Music Chris Jones
  • Album of the Week - The Gloaming 2: a richly textured thing of beauty Music Siobhan Long
  • Songs of the Week: Kanye West, The Knock, Azealia Banks and Slow Skies Music Eoin Butler
  • TG4 hits the bullseye with new teen drama Eipic tv-radio-web Una Mullally
  • Activist Joanne O’Riordan to lead St Patrick’s Day parade Heritage Sorcha Pollak
  • Trio Wanderer - Brahms Piano Trio in B (1854 version) Music Michael Dervan
  • And the Oscar goes to . . . Ireland Film Pamela Duncan , Paul Scott
  • Logan Richardson - Shift: a backing band that can take the saxophonist on the ride of his life Music Cormac Larkin
  • Shields - How Can We Fix This? album review: the wait has been worth it Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Andrew Weatherall – Convenanza: Solo return of a trailblazer Music Jim Carroll
  • King – We Are King: Space-age soul made from heavenly harmonies Music Jim Carroll
  • The 1975 - I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It: Ironic or sincere? Music Lauren Murphy
  • Promise and the Monster - Feed the Fire: menace lies just beneath the melodic hum Music Jim Carroll
  • Trailer: The Forest Culture