Article Archive

April 8th 2016

• • News

  • Addiction, not debt, the scourge on streets of Belfast Social Affairs Amanda Ferguson
  • FF TDs want to be allowed abstain in vote for taoiseach Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Residents seek restrictions on flights at Dublin Airport Environment Ronan McGreevy
  • Charter aims to change view of dementia, says Mary Robinson Health Mark Hilliard
  • Case study: Pain of explaining dementia to family Health Mark Hilliard
  • President Higgins: Universities facing ‘intellectual crisis’ Education Carl O'Brien
  • Growing anger among Independents over political impasse Politics Michael O'Regan
  • Farmer allegedly pressured to write cheques High Court
  • Miriam Lord: Will nobody think of the National Interest? Politics Miriam Lord
  • Schools must prepare plans to monitor pupil attendance Education Carl O'Brien
  • Farm worker in hostage ordeal found not guilty by reason of insanity Crime & Law Gordon Deegan
  • UCD student newspaper wins top award for fifth time Education
  • Recriminations as Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil talks collapse Politics Stephen Collins , Sarah Bardon , Fiach Kelly
  • Settling issue of water charges vital to any FG-FF deal Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Seán Quinn accused of ‘driving wedge’ between management team Irish News Rodney Edwards
  • Appeal to apartment managers to grant access to census takers Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Charlie Flanagan defends vote on China’s rights record Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Beef exporters face significant blow if China refuses to lift ban Irish News Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Donors sue blood service after test failed to detect anaemia Health Paul Cullen
  • Migrant crisis: Deportations from Greece to Turkey resume Europe
  • Bord Pleanála ‘gave 12 days’ notice’ for Cork incinerator hearing Irish News Barry Roche
  • Enda Kenny reiterates call for Fianna Fáil to enter partnership Politics Vivienne Clarke , Sarah Bardon , Fiach Kelly
  • Largest container ship to visit Ireland to dock in Port of Cork Irish News Barry Roche
  • Church services Religion & Beliefs
  • Fidel Castro makes rare public appearance after Obama visit World
  • Joe McHugh defends approving theatre grant against advice Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Pope Francis seeks compassion for ‘imperfect Catholics’ Religion & Beliefs
  • ‘Making a Murderer’ creators warn wrongful convictions on rise Crime & Law
  • Waitress who hurt hand when jug ‘exploded’ awarded €500,000 High Court
  • Thirteen North Korean staff defect from overseas restaurant Asia-Pacific
  • Boy remanded over fatal Halloween stabbing in Dublin District Court Tom Tuite
  • LA car chase ends with suspects high-fiving onlookers Offbeat
  • Poll of the Day: 54% feel Pope Francis struck right note with comments on ‘imperfect’ Catholics Irish News
  • How Boko Haram gets abducted women to be suicide bombers Africa Dionne Searcey
  • No stay on order preventing work on Moore Street 1916 site High Court Mary Carolan
  • Irish Harry Potter actor ordered to pay former agent €260,000 High Court
  • Met Éireann issues rainfall warnings for Munster Environment Rachel Flaherty
  • Young Hong Kong activists launch Demosisto political party Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Man avoids jail for sexually assaulting niece 24 years ago Criminal Court
  • Man jailed for killing man he suspected of having affair with wife Criminal Court
  • Catholic church must apologise for ignoring the role of women, synod hears Religion & Beliefs Kathryn Hayes
  • Bridge connecting Egypt and Saudi Arabia planned Middle East
  • Bid for Westminster examination of Kincora abuse claims fails Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Irishman opposes extradition to face double murder charges Crime & Law Gerard Couzens
  • Peru to elect new president after heated campaign World Tom Hennigan
  • Jail for man who assaulted bouncer at Copper Face Jacks Criminal Court
  • Fine Gael must face up to probability of minority government, says Martin Politics Barry Roche
  • Michael Lowry withdraws appeal over failed bid to stop tax trial Crime & Law
  • Wexford girl (13) dies after falling ill while playing Gaelic football Irish News Brendan Furlong
  • Migrant crisis: Over 120 more people deported to Turkey Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Key Paris attacks suspect arrested in Brussels, say reports Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Severely disabled girl awarded total of €11.5m over care at birth High Court
  • Two dead in shooting at Texas air force base US
  • Deadly fire continues amid Russian-led talks on Nagorno-Karabakh Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Germany’s SPD party slumps to historical low in election poll Europe Derek Scally
  • Archbishop Eamon Martin says ‘Amoris Laetitia’ warns against an out-of-touch church Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Cameron’s approval rating tumbles as pressure grows over family finances UK Denis Staunton
  • Female police face ‘attractiveness’ inspections in Mexico World
  • US congressmen move to block ex-INLA man’s deportation US Simon Carswell
  • Bill Clinton ‘almost’ apologises to Black Lives Matters protesters US Simon Carswell
  • Gardaí investigate shooting at north Dublin shopping centre Crime & Law
  • Berkeley apartment contractors to face legal action by authority Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over new law US BEN SISARIO
  • Bill Clinton angrily confronts Black Lives Matter protesters US
  • Brexit: Cameron warns young voters they have 'the most to lose' UK
  • Doughnuts, selfies and TMZ: bizarre LA police chase Offbeat
  • Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro makes rare public appearance World
  • Galway schoolchildren celebrate a unique connection to 1916 Education
  • Pope Francis calls for compassion towards 'imperfect' Catholics Religion & Beliefs

  • Sport

  • Grenoble’s Chris Farrell looking forward to Connacht clash Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Skibbereen Regatta to be run off over one packed day Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Roscommon pitch solutions for structural problems Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Struggling Sligo aiming to improve on their shaky start National League Emmet Malone
  • Back injuries a recurring problem for many of world’s top golfers Golf Karen Crouse
  • Eoin Brosnan positive as Kerry move into a different league Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • US Masters: Jordan Spieth sets pace with Shane Lowry in pursuit Golf Philip Reid
  • Anti-doping fight goes on in evergrowing battle Sport Ian O'Riordan
  • Michael Lyster says Joe Brolly is ‘loose cannon worth having’ Gaelic Football Damian Cullen
  • Liam Toland: Connacht must have faith in gameplan Rugby Liam Toland
  • Dan Martin explains subdued showing in Basque race Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • GP14 World Championship win extends Irish expectation Other Sports David O'Brien
  • Mullins camp so sweet on lightly raced mare Limini Racing
  • Victory over Three Rock Rovers could put Pembroke back in the mix Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Brian O’Driscoll favours Warren Gatland to lead Lions again International
  • Claudio Ranieri, Harry Kane pick up monthly Premier League awards English Soccer
  • Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in injury setback English Soccer
  • AC Milan urge Mario Balotelli to perform if he wants to stay Soccer
  • Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko rematch set for Manchester Other Sports
  • Jurgen Klopp reminds English football what it’s good at Soccer Jonathan Wilson
  • Cheltenham winner Balthazar King has been retired Racing
  • The 10 things to look out for in this weekend’s Premier League English Soccer Barry Glendenning , Paul Doyle and Michael Butler
  • Challenge Cup: Pat Lam makes five changes for Grenoble trip Pro12
  • Aintree: Buveur D’Air leaves Limini behind to take Top Novices’ Hurdle Racing
  • Claudio Ranieri remaining calm despite Leicester heroics English Soccer
  • Champions Cup quarter-final previews European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • God’s Own wins win as Vautour takes a tumble Racing Chris Cook
  • The weekend’s Premier League team news English Soccer
  • Man United’s Wayne Roooney returns to training English Soccer
  • Premier League: What’s changed since opening day? English Soccer
  • Conal Keaney calls time on inter-county hurling career Gaelic Games
  • On Athletics: Amateurs posing the biggest doping threat Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Ian Woosnam calls time on Masters career with back injury Golf
  • Connacht face biggest challenge of memorable season European Cup Gerry Thornley
  • Ruby Walsh out of Aintree Grand National with injury Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Faherty the hero as Galway hold on for all three points National League
  • Wexford stun Cork City to come away with valuable point National League
  • Derry brush aside Shamrock Rovers with ease National League
  • St Pat’s fight back to earn draw against resilient Sligo National League Emmet Malone
  • Masters meltdowns: Ernie Els not the first to suffer at Augusta Golf
  • Determined McIlroy throws down gauntlet to Spieth Golf Philip Reid
  • Cool customer: ice hockey fan nails $100,000 shot Other Sports

  • Business

  • Road Warrior - free phones from Eccleston Hotel, visas for business, priority for car renters, world air traffic increases Transport & Tourism Joan Scales
  • Legal reform is sole weapon in war against tax avoidance Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Social payments firm Circle launches into UK market Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Analysis: DAA must navigate runway cost and noise Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Yen defies Tokyo’s efforts to weaken it Economy
  • Frankfurt pushes for Central Bank bond selling Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Dublin for job boost as two firms open support hubs Companies Pamela Newenham , Charlie Taylor
  • US firm Quadrant provides €30m for Dublin deals Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Executives need long-term incentives, says ex-AIB chief Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Deals worth $370bn torpedoed by Obama administration Economy David Crow , Barney Jopson
  • Former tycoon Sean Quinn a ‘prisoner’, friend claims Business Rodney Edwards
  • US backers call for Seán Quinn to condemn attacks on businesses Business Rodney Edwards
  • Control tower lifts Dublin runway costs to €370m Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Intermediaries dominate 300 Irish firms with Panama links Retail & Services Colm Keena , Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Is it time to retire the mandatory retirement age? Work Colin Gleeson
  • AOL building platform to target ads at screen audiences Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Sky brings Morph back as it launches app aimed at under-nines Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Lack of online presence means Irish SMEs losing out Work Jennifer Duggan
  • Planet Business Economy Laura Slattery
  • David Duffy returns to high life in London after years of slog at AIB Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Caveat: From zombies to Enda, Petroceltic row had it all Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • Dee Forbes is switching sides in a brutal TV sports rights game Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Brexit would gravely weaken both UK and Europe, says ex-PM Economy
  • German exports rise more than expected in February Economy
  • Healthcare firm Grifols acquires $100m stake in IBB Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • AB Foods to buy remaining stake in South Africa’s Illovo Sugar Agribusiness & Food
  • Collapse of Pfizer-Allergan deal will be mourned by few Economy Dominic Coyle
  • ‘Gadget Buzz’ shifts focus to technology of the future Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Today FM owner seeks station chief Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Laser-eye clinic with an eye for business Retail & Services Gráinne Ní Aodha
  • Investors in US play it safe and steer clear of start-ups Business
  • Panama Papers: Argentina’s president Macri has ‘nothing to hide’ Retail & Services
  • Savings survey finds consumers maintain positive outlook Economy Eoin Burke Kennedy
  • UK industrial output chalks up biggest fall in two years Economy
  • Tullow’s Jubilee production delayed by two weeks Energy & Resources
  • Hats off to an award-winner with big plans Manufacturing Ruth O'Connor
  • Ireland must have government ‘to respond to Brexit vote’ Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Dispelling myths about life in UAE Work Charlie Taylor
  • David Drumm to face two trials in 2017 and 2018 Financial Services
  • Listicle: Salary issues main reason women quit Work
  • Wake-up Call: How to avoid taking distracting phone calls Work Dorie Clark
  • Number of new cars licensed up 30.1% in first quarter Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Sunny Hill buys 30.56% of Petroceltic’s senior debt facility Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor , Mark Paul
  • Bookies, brewers and airlines predicted to score at Euros Financial Services
  • Janet Yellen dismisses idea that December rate hike was mistaken Economy
  • High Court confirms examiner for Petroceltic Energy & Resources
  • Pfizer chief lashes out at US crackdown on Allergan deal Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle
  • Twitter appoints Martha Lane Fox to board Technology
  • Spanish consumers win supreme court victory on mortgage payments Financial Services
  • Strike to hit SP Graham bookies in North for Grand National Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Dublin hotelier gets temporary injunction against repossession Transport & Tourism Aodhan O'Faolain
  • US government pushes ahead with battle to unlock iPhones Technology
  • Oil price surge prompts optimism for energy companies, pushing markets ahead Markets Mark Paul

  • Opinion

  • Picking up the pieces after the election Editorial
  • Ireland-China relations: Exporting beef or principles? Editorial
  • No merger Letters
  • Paddy and Denis O’Brien Letters
  • The Panama Papers Letters
  • Eurogroup and accountability Letters
  • The recipe for sharing an office kitchen Letters
  • The Brexit debate and Ireland Letters
  • Water management Letters
  • Naming the children’s hospital Letters
  • Partnership or a minority government? Letters
  • Entry pay for public servants Letters
  • John Bruton: Home rule could have led peacefully to independence Opinion John Bruton
  • Leipzig on the Lee – An Irishman’s Diary about a postwar dystopia, set in Cork Opinion Frank McNally
  • Pat Leahy: Fianna Fáil has many reasons to reject Enda Kenny’s offer Opinion Pat Leahy
  • Noel Whelan: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coalition only viable option Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Joe Humphreys: Stop kidding yourself, you have no human rights Opinion Joe Humphreys
  • Martyn Turner cartoon Opinion Martyn Turner

  • Life & Style

  • Hilary Fannin: From Wags to witches in seven easy steps People Hilary Fannin
  • Ruth Negga: ‘There aren’t many black people on film sets’ People Tara Brady
  • Lilly Higgins: Aubergine Parmigiana Food & Drink Lilly Higgins
  • Food file: Your weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Twelve fitful months later, time for Damian Cullen’s health tips Health & Family Damian Cullen
  • Richmond review: A shining gem of a restaurant in Portobello Restaurant reviews Catherine Cleary
  • Thanks, Penneys. The rise and rise of Primark Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • This week we’re loving slippers and hating chips Life & Style Una Mullally
  • Beerista: How can we separate the beer from the event? Drink Sorcha Hamilton
  • Staying in? Try a glass of amazing Mencia Drink John Wilson

  • Culture

  • Big Blue - Shooting Star: more than a one trick pony Music Cormac Larkin
  • September Girls - Age of Indignation: added bite musically as well as thematically Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Donal Dineen’s Sunken Treasure: Francis Bebey’s African Electronic Music 1975-1982 Music Donal Dineen
  • Trad Rising: Lynched and Slow Moving Clouds point to the future of tradition Music Jim Carroll
  • Donald Clarke: More penises on screen, please tv-radio-web Donald Clarke
  • Going out: the best of what’s on this week Culture
  • Martin Malone on his family of 10 books, including his newborn, Black Rose Days Books Martin Malone
  • Television: The spoiler is in the title in dramas that borrow from real life tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Rob Doyle: ‘an original and cocksure writer riding the crest of the new wave’ Books Susan Tomaselli
  • Controversial 1916 banner removed from College Green Heritage Olivia Kelly
  • Culture shock: Is technology killing live music? Music Laurence Mackin
  • I Am Belfast review: Mark Cousins paints a vital, intimate portrait of a city Film Donald Clarke
  • Radio: Unexpected buzz as Ray D’Arcy rediscovers his mojo tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • Uzes, a new poem by Deirdre Brennan Books Deirdre Brennan
  • Mary Raftery investigative journalism bursary established tv-radio-web