Article Archive

March 3rd 2016

• • News

  • The Norwegian genius who gave the Abel Prize its name Science PeterLynch
  • Colm Keena: Dismantling Irish Water could be costly mistake Politics Colm Keena
  • Geraldine Kennedy: How a new government can be formed Politics Geraldine Kennedy
  • Discord among states over refugees gives way to panic Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Doctor guilty of three counts of professional misconduct Health
  • Republican opposition to Trump deepens divisions in party US Simon Carswell
  • Q&A: What’s going on with Irish Water? Environment Conor Pope
  • Irish Water threat to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil deal Politics Stephen Collins , Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon
  • Tired Enda Kenny faces firing squad at National Museum’s 1916 exhibition Politics Miriam Lord
  • Key tribunal witness in failed bid to be ‘forgotten’ online Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • First election under gender quotas yields 35 women TDs Politics Mary Minihan
  • No FG-FF truce in sight as new generation stress differences Politics Carl O'Brien
  • Fianna Fáil grandee says party will be pragmatic Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Launch of book by David Begg comparing Ireland with other small economies Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • Trump and Clinton surge ahead in US presidential races US Simon Carswell
  • Clinton and Trump eye face-off in November US Simon Carswell
  • Shatter says FG campaign strategy was a disaster Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Gold found but no rush expected to surveyed Irish rivers Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Despair as authorities tear down Calais ‘Jungle’ Europe Lara Marlowe
  • The city trees that pose a threat to human health Science Anthony King
  • Resistance in FF to backing minority FG government, say sources Politics Michael O'Regan
  • FG’s James Bannon ‘very hurt’ by negative online comments Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • New York City mayor ends boycott of St Patrick’s Day parade US Simon Carswell
  • North Korea fires volley of missiles into sea after UN sanctions Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Peter Burke and Willie Penrose elected in Longford-Westmeath Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Church Services Religion & Beliefs
  • ‘Labour’s back,’ Penrose says after winning the last seat Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Cadbury’s staff in Dublin go on indefinite strike Irish News Dan Griffin , Mark Hilliard
  • French minister warns Brexit could end Calais border controls UK
  • Democracy 2.0: Five steps to give power back to the people Politics Joe Humphreys
  • Cardinal insists he was ‘kept in dark’ about child abuse World Paddy Agnew
  • Tuesday’s Luas strike called off to allow for talks Irish News Martin Wall
  • Finding of misconduct against doctor involved in €1.9m will conspiracy Health Paul Cullen
  • Supreme Court dismisses dentists’ appeal over funding Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • High Court rejects UK request to extradite alleged sex offender High Court
  • North’s Attorney General to be party in baker’s ‘gay cake’ appeal Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Judge says rapist ‘wise’ to withdraw appeal against sentence Crime & Law
  • Father (26) shot dead on his birthday, inquest hears Coroner's Court Louise Roseingrave
  • Gay poet blacklisted in Iran seeks asylum in Israel Middle East Isabel Kershner
  • Joyful occasions can trigger ‘happy heart syndrome’ study finds Offbeat
  • Hong Kong’s cherished freedoms under threat Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Man jailed for stealing visually impaired victim’s groceries Criminal Court
  • Welcome to the city of Tralee – population 22,200 Irish News Anne Lucey
  • Former Labour and SF councillor admits making hoax calls District Court
  • At least 59 TDs favour repeal of Eighth Amendment, group claims Politics Dan Griffin
  • Oscar Pistorius denied right to appeal murder conviction Africa
  • Donald Tusk urges migrants to stop coming to Europe Europe
  • Public complain about unsolicited calls from politicians Politics Elaine Edwards
  • Another election likely within two years, Michael Noonan says Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Mitt Romney labels Donald Trump ‘a fraud’ and a misogynist US
  • Ringaskiddy locals and students join Cork incinerator protest Environment Barry Roche
  • Supreme Court to hear appeal over Tipperary wind farm Supreme Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Friday midnight deadline looms for removal of #ge16 posters Politics Sorcha Pollak
  • Paramedic suffered ‘survivor’s guilt’ after colleague’s death High Court
  • Two female militants shot dead in Turkey after attack on police bus Europe
  • If water investment funded by tax it ‘simply won’t happen’ Politics Elaine Edwards
  • Deportation order to Jordan challenged in High Court High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Gridlock in Dublin city after truck fire near Port Tunnel Irish News
  • Dean Victor Stacey of St Patrick’s Cathedral to step down Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Profile: Willie Penrose (Lab) Oireachtas Stephen Collins
  • Profile: Peter Burke (FG) Oireachtas Stephen Collins
  • Brexit campaign failing to address how EU relations will be recast UK Denis Staunton
  • Seanad elections: Neither Fianna Fáil nor Fine Gael will control Upper House Politics Stephen Collins
  • Easter Sunday services to go ahead at Christ Church Cathedral Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • New York mayor hails lifting of Patrick’s Day parade gay ban US Simon Carswell
  • Cancer discovery may lead to bespoke treatment trials in two years Science
  • Miriam Lord: Micheál Martin didn’t walk, but floated along the corridors Politics Miriam Lord
  • Social media did not have significant impact on #GE16 outcome - analysis Politics Colin Gleeson
  • Fianna Fail has opened lines of communication with smaller parties Politics Harry McGee
  • Donald Tusk tells migrants not to come to Europe Europe Derek Scally
  • Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano spews ash 13,000ft into the air Environment
  • Abe urges North Korea to 'resolve nuclear and missile issues' Asia-Pacific
  • Best laugh ever? Baseball prospect becomes viral hit Offbeat
  • What went wrong with modular housing? Irish News

  • Sport

  • Conor McGregor impresses at open workout ahead of Nate Diaz fight Other Sports Philip O'Connor
  • World Rugby rejects proposal to ban tackles at schools level Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Katie McCabe eager to grasp big opportunity at Arsenal International Emmet Malone
  • Dick Clerkin ruled out for another month due to injury Gaelic Games Paul Keane
  • Kim Garth hopes to reap benefits of Big Bash as Ireland prepare for World Cup party Other Sports Cliona Foley
  • Sonia O’Sullivan: Back at schools’ cross-country event that made me Sport Sonia O'Sullivan
  • Shane Lowry: Reaction to my Honda blowout was over the top Golf Shane Lowry
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • New Zealand cricket legend Martin Crowe dies aged 53 Other Sports
  • Arsène Wenger admits Arsenal players have confidence issue English Soccer David Hytner
  • Bertram Allen takes second in Doha as Ireland start week brightly Other Sports Margie McLoone
  • Aidan Coleman runs the rule over Victoria Pendleton Racing Aidan Coleman
  • Tiger Woods watches 11-year-old ace opening hole at new course Golf
  • Ireland move up to 29th in latest Fifa world rankings International
  • Rob Herring returns to captain Ulster against Zebre Pro12
  • Martin O’Neill sweats on Shay Given fitness ahead of Euro 2016 International Emmet Malone
  • Pat Lam makes four changes as Connacht look to stretch lead Pro12
  • Northern Ireland’s Chris Brunt out of Euro 2016 International
  • League of Ireland teams to split €475,500 in 2016 season prize money National League
  • RTÉ and TV3 announce schedules for live Euro 2016 matches International Emmet Riordan
  • Jack McCaffrey may miss part of Dublin’s championship campaign Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Levy betting system replacement in Britain welcomed Racing
  • Naas meeting on Sunday set to proceed Racing
  • Jordi Murphy forcing his way back into the picture Pro12 Johnny Watterson
  • Porterfield leads Ireland to T20 warm-up win over Hong Kong Other Sports
  • Sam Allardyce: Sunderland feel ‘extremely let down’ by Adam Johnson English Soccer
  • Graham Barrett: ‘The time for action in Irish football is now’ National League Graham Barrett
  • Roscommon’s Allianz League match with Down moved to Longford Gaelic Football
  • Statistics not adding up for mentally weak Arsenal English Soccer Jonathan Wilson
  • Midterm and Foundation among contenders for Epsom Derby Racing
  • Belvedere see off St Michael’s and set sights on Roscrea Rugby
  • SSE Airtricity League preview: FAI must keep the recovery going National League Emmet Malone
  • PGA Tour facing a tricky decision on WGC’s future at Doral Golf Ewan Murray
  • Cork make six changes as they look to open account against Dublin Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Rory McIlroy refuses to blame new grip for after late slip Golf
  • Barcelona set La Liga record of 35 games unbeaten Soccer
  • Lionel Messi’s 35th club hat-trick puts Barcelona nine points clear Soccer

  • Business

  • Web Log: Troll elimination by peer review Technology Marie Boran
  • Web Log: Google’s Project Shield shoots down DDoS attacks Technology Marie Boran
  • Web Log: The future of books is serialised Technology Marie Boran
  • Cantillon: erudite reports butter no parsnips Economy
  • Financial groups lose top spot in FTSE 100 Markets
  • Developer O’Flynn calls for creation of housing ministry Construction Ciarán Hancock
  • Worldview claims Petroceltic debt for sale at 70% discount Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • BAM wins contract for Dublin student accommodation Commercial Property Ciarán Hancock
  • Ex-VW chief was sent emails on emissions before crisis emerged Manufacturing
  • Eir to reveal first 100,000 homes for high-speed broadband Technology Mark Paul
  • Paging Dr Watson: IBM’s supercomputer in patient care Technology Marie Boran
  • AIB chief executive’s remuneration rises to €587,000 Financial Services Ciarán Hancock , Finance Correspondent
  • New lending drives positive numbers at AIB Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • AIB pretax profit up 72% on ‘higher quality new lending’ Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Total Produce full-year profits up 5.6% as revenues jump 10.4% Agribusiness & Food Charlie Taylor
  • Ove Arup’s Irish division sees turnover rise 12% Construction Charlie Taylor
  • Ryanair launches seven new routes from Belfast Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell , Charlie Taylor
  • ‘An Klondike’ among Celtic Media Festival nominees Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • UK house price inflation hits 10-month high, survey finds Economy
  • Irish services sector growth decline in February Retail & Services
  • European shares snap winning streak as Evonik tumbles Markets
  • Singaporean investors show growing interest in Irish property Business Clifford Coonan
  • Numbers on Live Register down 10% on annual basis Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Global business growth slows amid waning demand - survey Economy
  • Tech Tools: Sony Xperia Ear tries to make bluetooth fashionable Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools review: Ivy Health wireless blood pressure monitor Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Part pet entertainment, part home security with LG’s Rolling Bot Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Petroceltic urges shareholders to take no action on Worldview bid Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • BT Ireland pretax profits up 42% to €44.1m last year Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Firms need more focus on detecting IT attacks, event hears Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Shortage of seed finance could hold back firms, conference told Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Former ‘Dragons’ Den’ investor Sarah Newman bankrupt Companies Barry O'Halloran , Mary Carolan
  • New shipping service to offer faster access to Mediterranean, Africa Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Profits up at Anton Savage PR firm Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • Bankers’ trial hears further detail on alleged transfers Financial Services Declan Brennan
  • Cerberus sells strategic 11-acre Belfast site to London group Commercial Property Francess McDonnell
  • NI regulator to fine Gas Networks Ireland (UK) £500,000 Energy & Resources Pamela Newenham
  • CSO survey shows SMEs heavily dependent on bank finance Financial Services Pamela Newenham
  • Agri Careers shuts doors for a time due to 7,000-strong crowd Agribusiness & Food Tim O'Brien
  • Five-day European rally comes to an end Markets Pamela Newenham
  • Britain’s financial watchdog targets six life insurers over fees Financial Services
  • Valeant insists key executive resigned and was not asked to go Health & Pharma
  • Dieselgate hits Audi profit in sign of cost to VW Manufacturing

  • Opinion

  • Life & Style

  • Meet the landlords buying in bulk and changing the market New to Market Fiona Reddan
  • Micro-homes: Japan’s big idea Homes & Property Edwin Heathcote
  • Fashion forward: Steal vs Splurge, backstage beauty and style tips Fashion Dominique McMullan , Deirdre McQuillan
  • A cure has been found for Irish-language phobia People Aoife Valentine
  • Family Fortunes: A Limerick mother of 13 who ended up with none People Mike Burke

  • Culture

  • Lana Del Rey announced for Electric Picnic Music Laurence Mackin
  • A newspaper MD’s daughter gets married in style and 14 Benedictine nuns return home Heritage Ronan McGreevy
  • Yann Martel finds Jesus – in the form of a chimp Books Catherine Conroy
  • Abdullah Ibrahim’s Zen approach to music and interviews Music Cormac Larkin
  • Album of the Week: Lapsley - Long Way Home Music Jim Carroll
  • ‘These stories are tentative dates with a Belfast I’ve slowly fallen in love with’ Books Jan Carson
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Foy Vance, Bell X1, Ailbhe Reddy and more Culture Niall Byrne
  • House of Cards season four gets ready for a cabinet reshuffle tv-radio-web Shilpa Ganatra
  • Write what you know? Know what you write? I’d rather wing it, thanks Books Lisa McInerney
  • Music giant Live Nation continues to grow – but has it become too big to fail? Music Jim Carroll
  • Songs of the Week: M83, Jack White, Charlie XCX and Richard Ashcroft Music Eoin Butler
  • Hail, Caesar! review: the Coen brothers let loose in la-la land Film Donald Clarke
  • Time Out of Mind Review: Richard Gere excels in this meditation on homelessness Film Tara Brady
  • Truth review: nowhere near the journalistic thriller it should have been Film Tara Brady
  • Going out: The best of what’s on around the country this weekend Culture
  • Black Bank Folk - Rising: stories of love and loss told with fluency and grace Music Siobhan Long
  • Goodnight Mommy review: Horror has just birthed some new terrifying twins Film Tara Brady
  • Elena Xanthoudakis, Jason Xanthoudakis, Clemens Leske - The Captive Nightingale: Schubert in context of neglected works Music Michael Dervan
  • Historic Gal Gréine banner returns to Dublin 100 years on Heritage Tim O'Brien
  • Pablo Díaz-Rexia’s El Guincho: Hiperasia - abrasive experiments, twitchy sounds Music Jim Carroll
  • Dovecote - Dovecote: dig these dusted down tunes by archaeologist Niall Colfer Music Lauren Murphy
  • Hermitage Green - Save Your Soul: personality pipped by pristine production Music Lauren Murphy
  • Soak scoops Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street Music Colin Gleeson
  • 'Truth' exclusive: Cate Blanchett stars in George W Bush expose Film
  • 'Who you gonna call?' Official Ghostbusters trailer released Film Trailers