Article Archive

April 16th 2016

• • News

  • Church of Ireland notes Religion & Beliefs
  • Presbyterian Church notes Religion & Beliefs
  • Church Services Religion & Beliefs
  • Thinking Anew – Wolves and sheep Religion & Beliefs Fergal Mac Eoinín
  • Brexit: the British view from the Irish west coast Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Workers unhappy at Bombardier management’s vote advice Irish News Amanda Ferguson
  • Eyewitness: ‘Belfast’s flames could be seen on the English coast’ Irish News Wesley Boyd
  • Photo essay: the limbo of migrants at Idomeni Europe Szymon Barylski
  • Poland marks 1,050 years of Christianity Europe Derek Scally
  • Tennessee governor vetoes law making Bible state’s official book US
  • François Hollande struggles in ‘last chance’ television interview Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Egyptian army fires tear gas at Cairo protest over transfer of islands Middle East
  • Spanish minister José Manuel Soria resigns over Panama Papers Europe
  • Belgian minister Galant steps down over security report Europe
  • Angela Merkel decision could see satirist Jan Böhmermann facing jail Europe Derek Scally
  • Emergency care order for two teenagers after mother became ill Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Brawl in Brooklyn left both Democrats battered and bruised US Simon Carswell
  • Low-key John Kasich offers himself as Republican alternative US Simon Carswell
  • Breakfast? There goes your daily recommended sugar intake Consumer Conor Pope
  • Darina Allen welcomes Dolmio move to warn of high sugar content Irish News Conor Pope
  • Flowers and photograph mark spot where ‘great friend to have’ shot dead Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Civil servants support creation of 85,000- strong ‘super-union’ Irish News Martin Wall
  • Boris Johnson criticises Barack Obama for urging Britain to stay in EU Irish News
  • Alex Salmond: Enda Kenny must make friends in Dáil, and quickly Politics Alex Salmond
  • Fine Gael staff told of redundancies as State funding to be cut Politics Pat Leahy
  • Labour Party open to new coalition with Fine Gael Politics Pat Leahy , Stephen Collins
  • Beleaguered Labour Party’s options are limited and risky Irish News Pat Leahy
  • Hillwalker’s €40,000 award criticised as ‘simplistic’ Irish News Conor Pope
  • China accuses North Korea of sabre-rattling after missile test Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Miriam Lord: Mysterious case of the uninvited women Politics Miriam Lord
  • Gangland feud at ‘higher level’ than others, says Fr McVerry Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Same-sex couple tell of long fight for marriage equality Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Environmentalist. Conservationist. What’s the difference? Environment Paddy Woodworth
  • Another Life: The Wild – and conifered – Atlantic Way? Environment Michael Viney
  • Eye on Nature: Your notes and queries for Ethna Viney Environment Ethna Viney
  • The Question: Is violence ever acceptable as entertainment? Irish News Davin O'Dwyer
  • Enda and Micheál: the best of enemies Politics Pat Leahy
  • You fill up my census: preparing for April 24th Social Affairs Arminta Wallace
  • Pedestrian killed after being struck by a car on N2 Irish News
  • Pope Francis takes 12 Syrian refugees to Vatican Europe
  • Second deadly quake hits Japan, rescuers race against time Asia-Pacific
  • Politicians react to O’Leary swipe at vote for ‘lunatics’ Politics Mark Hilliard , Marie O'Halloran
  • Man arrested over paramilitary-style killing in Belfast Crime & Law Amanda Ferguson
  • Cork Airport welcomes plans for Cork-Boston flight Irish News Barry Roche
  • Adi Roche to address UN on 30th anniversary of Chernobyl Irish News Barry Roche
  • FG and FF maintain contact in bid to avert talks crisis Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Burton: ‘disproportionate maleness’ in govt talks Irish News Una Mullally
  • Gardaí investigate violence at Dalymount Park Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Labour entering government with FG would be nightmare, says SF Politics Pat Leahy , Stephen Collins , Marie O'Halloran
  • Pro-choice activists call for referendum at Dublin rally Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Former Bishop used to cry after meeting abuse survivors Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Justin Trudeau explains quantum computing to stunned reporters World
  • Pope Francis receives emotional welcome from Lesbos refugees World
  • Pope Francis takes 12 Syrian refugees back to Vatican after Lesbos visit World
  • William and Kate visit the Taj Mahal World
  • Video captures second deadly quake to hit southern Japan World

  • Sport

  • Bernie Sanders fails to meet pope on Vatican visit Sport Paddy Agnew
  • Eddie Jones looking to fast-track Ben Te’o into England team International
  • Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against Munster Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Kobe Bryant signs off with a beautiful script straight out of Hollywood Other Sports Keith Duggan
  • Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Football finds its feet amid 1916 rebellion against empire Gaelic Games Richard McElligott
  • Ian Nagle excited to get career back on road with Leinster Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Limerick need a good day out in Semple Stadium Hurling Keith Duggan
  • James Connolly prospers in Connacht’s own rising Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Michael Walker: Kevin De Bruyne proving class in a lighter blue English Soccer Michael Walker
  • Kilkenny get chance to underline pecking order against Clare Hurling Keith Duggan
  • Jason Day returns to summit at RBC Heritage Golf
  • Emre Can ruled out for the season with ankle injury English Soccer
  • Mark Allen looks to Danny Willett for Crucible inspiratoin Other Sports
  • Lewis Hamilton to start Chinese Grand Prix from the back of the grid Other Sports
  • Sunderland land big blow in relegation battle at Norwich City English Soccer
  • Brendan Irvine qualifies for Rio Olympic Games after box-off win Other Sports
  • Séamus Coleman limps off as Southampton peg back Everton English Soccer
  • Marcus Rashford strikes again to relegate Aston Villa English Soccer
  • Drama at the death as Mayo Under-21s edge Dublin Gaelic Football Paul Keane
  • Newcastle stay in touch at the bottom with vital Swansea win English Soccer
  • Vicente wins Scottish National as Nicholls goes ahead of Mullins Racing
  • Real ease to victory at Getafe to put pressure on Barca Soccer
  • Martin Kaymer enjoying struggle as he lies one off lead at Valderrama Golf
  • Cork see off Monaghan to set up final clash with Mayo Gaelic Football Paul Keane
  • Tommy Bowe makes a scoring return as Ulster blitz Zebre Pro12
  • Clontarf run out victorious in semi-final warm-up against UCD Rugby
  • Sergio Agüero scores hat-trick as Man City ease past Chelsea English Soccer
  • Wexford beat Kilkenny by 70 points in minor mismatch Gaelic Football
  • Crucible curse strikes again as Stuart Bingham loses in first round Other Sports
  • Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashion Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Derry City need McClean magic to salvage point in Longford National League Paul Buttner

  • Business

  • Exports down 7% to €8.75bn in February, as imports rise by 9% Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Turkey’s economy is booming despite dark shadow of volatility Economy Stephen Starr
  • Business Week: still no government amid mixed prognosis for economy Business Colin Gleeson
  • Work permits prove hard to come by for Syrians in Turkey Economy Patrick Kingsley
  • Citigroup reports 27% drop in quarterly profits Financial Services
  • PC World owner saw losses grow in its Irish subsidiary Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • BB’s Coffee & Muffins chain owner sees profits double Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Cantillon: RTÉ’s Noel Curran keeps balance in gender debate Media & Marketing
  • Cantillon: supermarkets’ little secrets when it comes to profits Retail & Services
  • Bookies’ odds hold back investor fears over Brexit Markets
  • Johnny Ronan and Colony Capital top bidders for docklands site Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Whistleblower allegations at AIB difficult to assess Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • BlackRock cuts stake in new blow for Providence Energy & Resources Joe Brennan
  • ECB regulator to investigate claims about AIB Financial Services Ciarán Hancock

  • Opinion

  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • No right to insult? Editorial
  • Food for thought Letters
  • First swallows Letters
  • Unpalatable correspondence? Letters
  • A sound man Letters
  • Seanad elections Letters
  • Second runway at Dublin Airport Letters
  • Ulster Unionist Party and Tories Letters
  • Traffic cone Letters
  • Tackling the housing crisis Letters
  • A return to Celtic Tiger hubris? Letters
  • Citizens and referendums Letters
  • Defending mixed martial arts Letters
  • Amnesty International and abortion Letters
  • The options for government Letters
  • Cats in a flap – An Irishman’s Diary about incompatible pets Opinion Frank McNally
  • A visit to Piraeus puts the argument about refugees in true context Opinion Fintan Drury
  • World View: Young Arabs trying to make themselves heard Opinion Paul Gillespie
  • Diarmaid Ferriter: Right to strike is also part of the legacy of 1916 Opinion Diarmaid Ferriter
  • Breda O’Brien: Advice from a trusted parish priest called Pope Francis Opinion Breda O'Brien
  • Cliff Taylor: Irish Water will show us who is serious about minority government Opinion Cliff Taylor
  • Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil holds key to survival of minority government Opinion Stephen Collins

  • Life & Style

  • Manor house is an Arabian delight New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Michael Collins’s plea for support Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Final anniversary auction of 1916 memorabilia Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • What it went for: auction results Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Travel Gear: Multi-pocket weekender Travel Tom Kelly
  • Our Wedding Story: Fairy lights and machinery in an Aussie barn People Sarah Geraghty
  • Onion and Cashel Blue cheese tart Recipes Vanessa Greenwood
  • Merle Haggard: Songs explored the grim legacy of the Great Depression People
  • Arnold Wesker: Playwright of stark working-class dramas People
  • Peggy Fortnum: Illustrator of Paddington books captured the bear’s spirit People
  • Róisín Meets: Bríd Smith ‘underwhelmed’ by Dáil People Jennifer Ryan
  • Travel advice on... security at airports Travel Joan Scales
  • Divine Indian essence Travel Ruth Petherick
  • Airports in terminal decline Travel Chris Holbrook
  • Live Like A Local: Walthamstow, London E17 Travel
  • Check In: Literary feasts and northern heights Travel Jo Linehan , Joan Scales
  • Our Wedding Story: A romance inspired by the big screen People Sarah Geraghty
  • Our Wedding Story: Baby makes it for the big day People Sarah Geraghty
  • Beauty Report: The products you'll want this summer Beauty Laura Kennedy
  • Truffled white onion bisque with pancetta Recipes Gary O'Hanlon
  • Two ways to cook... onion Food & Drink Gary Hanlon , Vanessa Greenwood
  • Róisín Ingle . . . on a triathlon with Bressie (sort of) People Róisín Ingle
  • Life’s Work: Rory Guthrie, art and 20th-century furniture auctioneer Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • The man behind design giant Roche Bobois Interiors Alanna Gallagher
  • Kate O’Toole: Raging against plastic wrapping Interiors Kate O'Toole
  • Osbert Lancaster drew inspiration for acidic cartoons from built environment Interiors Niall McGarrigle
  • Pieces of me: Róisín Lafferty, Kingston Lafferty Design Interiors Deirdre McQuillan
  • How the dolce vita in Tuscany can turn sour Homes & Property Joan Scales
  • House Rules: How to look rich Interiors Gemma Tipton
  • Design Moment: Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck, c.1990 Interiors Bernice Harrison
  • For top-class flowers and grass, use posh poop, guano and frass Gardens Fionnuala Fallon
  • Fashion: NCAD hit the graduate catwalk Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Ross O’Carroll Kelly: ‘I can’t wait to see Denis O’Brien wipe the floor with you in the High Court’ People Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
  • The Caribbean Irish: the other Emerald Isle Generation Emigration Lorna Siggins
  • Ask the expert: How can we help our children cope with bad news? Health & Family John Sharry
  • Peek inside the Ideal Home Show Homes & Property

  • Culture

  • In a word . . . Blue Culture Patsy McGarry
  • Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks: 1989 – Self Portrait, by Tony O’Malley Culture Catherine Marshall
  • Penance by Theresa Talbot review Books Rosita Sweetman
  • Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart review Books Claire Looby
  • Short story: After the Fourth War by Christine Dwyer Hickey Culture Christine Dwyer Hickey
  • New crime: ‘Maestra’, ‘The Trap’, ‘Six Four’, ‘The Wing-Orderly’s Tales’ Books Declan Burke
  • New Fiction: The Privileged by Emily Hourican review Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Ireland 1518: Archduke Ferdinand’s Visit to Kinsale and the Dürer connection, by Hiram Morgan Books Nicholas Canny
  • Brendan Kennelly at 80: forever beginning, the balladeer of our age Books Gabriel Fitzmaurice
  • The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia Laing review Books Molly McCloskey
  • Curiosity by Alberto Manguel review: ambitious but flawed Books Brian Dillon
  • An Island Community: The Ebb and Flow of the Great Blasket Island by Micheál de Mórdha Books Cole Moreton
  • Eligible, by Curtis Sittenfeld: Deft modern take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Books Anna Carey
  • Drink, more drink, festivals and new classics Books Martin Doyle
  • Sudden Death by Álvaro Enrigue: tennis and treachery in the Renaissance Books Eileen Battersby
  • Phoenix, a new poem by Dolores Stewart Books Dolores Stewart
  • Dublin’s lights used by Luftwaffe for Belfast Blitz, says historian Heritage Gerry Moriarty
  • Culture Shock: Humans need stories. So why don’t we believe them? Stage Peter Crawley
  • Nicholas Serota: ‘I try to open people’s eyes, and maybe that’s a painful process’ Art & Design Gemma Tipton
  • Cursed Legacy: The Tragic Life of Klaus Mann by Frederick Spotts review Books Colm Toibin