Article Archive

October 25th 2016

• • News

  • Ask Brian: I finally have my first choice following an upgrade. What should I do? Education Brian Mooney
  • No asylum in Ireland’s education system Education Peter McGuire , Sorcha Pollak
  • Caesarean rates soar as age of first-time mothers rises Health Paul Cullen
  • Ireland needs plan to reverse rising trend in Caesarean sections Health Paul Cullen
  • Central Bank letter questions Michael Noonan’s budget claims Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Phoenix Park deer culls generate €10,000 for State coffers Environment John Lawrence
  • Three killings which left a Border community reeling Crime & Law Rodney Edwards
  • Government to make no move to close western rail corridor Politics Harry McGee , Martin Wall
  • UK politics: Liberals are still winning – even if they don’t know it UK Janan Ganesh
  • Pay offer to cause tension in schools Education Carl O'Brien , Martin Wall
  • UCD refused extra €2.5m for Confucius Centre Irish News Jack Power
  • ‘I will close my eyes and put my finger on the map’: Calais migrants look to future Europe Angelique Chrisafis
  • Grieving father of boy killed by drunk driver reveals family turmoil Irish News
  • Coalition eyes countermotion to block abortion Bill Politics Pat Leahy
  • ASTI’s leadership focused on conflict rather than compromise Education Carl O'Brien
  • Time for sentencing guidelines for dangerous driving causing death Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Death toll in Pakistan police academy attack climbs to 61 Middle East
  • Five things you need to know today Irish News
  • Crashes on Irish roads claim nine lives in four days Irish News Dean Ruxton , Tim O'Brien
  • Dart passengers advised of delays following bridge strike Irish News Dean Ruxton
  • Four killed on ride at Australia’s biggest theme park Asia-Pacific
  • Heathrow airport gets go-ahead for third runway UK Denis Staunton
  • No referendum on Eighth Amendment until 2018 at earliest Politics Sarah Bardon , Pat Leahy
  • Department of Health urges parents to ensure their daughters receive the HPV cervical cancer vaccine Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Gardaí warn of break-ins as days begin to shorten Crime & Law
  • Calais ‘Jungle’ demolition begins as migrants leave Europe
  • Suge Knight sues Dr Dre for $300m, alleges murder plot US
  • China’s Communist Party brings in new rules to ensure loyalty Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Car blast in Turkish resort of Antalya results in no serious injuries Europe
  • ‘Substantial gains’ already available to teachers, says Bruton Education Sorcha Pollak
  • John McHale to step down as fiscal council chief Politics Harry McGee
  • Midwifery expert: Women should be informed of caesarean section risks Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Halloween costume ideas: Five get-ups to amuse and terrify Offbeat Niamh Towey , Dean Ruxton
  • Cocaine worth €5m found in ‘torpedo’ in Co Clare Irish News Gordon Deegan
  • Video of woman being tortured shown at Hong Kong murder trial Asia-Pacific
  • Serial’s Adnan Syed asks for prison release while he awaits retrial US
  • Man in custody after filming his uncle in witness box District Court Gordon Deegan
  • Schoolgirl awarded €20,000 after being locked in classroom Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • China’s Communist Party brings in new conduct rules Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Ireland among states with ‘disappointing’ migrant response Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Man jailed and fined €5,600 over ‘cash for cars’ signs Crime & Law Dan Griffin
  • Mid-ranking gardaí say no progress made in talks to avert strike Irish News Martin Wall
  • Dáil to sit next week after making U-turn on mid-term break Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Serbia makes arrests in Montenegro election ‘attack plot’ Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Don’t go ahead with strikes, Taoiseach urges gardaí, teachers Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Man arrested for urinating in bushes can challenge indecency offence High Court
  • Vatican: Cremation ashes must not be scattered or kept at home Religion & Beliefs Paddy Agnew
  • Belfast High Court asked to widen spying investigation to North Crime & Law Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Dale Creighton trial: Accused claims knife was pulled on him Criminal Court Natasha Reid
  • Trump turnoff helps New Hampshire’s youth settle on Hillary US Simon Carswell
  • Lar Corbett “surprised” by Revenue visit to his pub District Court Conor Kane
  • Iraqi army’s elite force pauses advance near Mosul Middle East
  • Pussy Riot: Straight Outta Vagina a riposte to Donald Trump Europe Luke Harding
  • Rape accused more likely drunk than asleep during sex, jury hears Criminal Court Conor Gallagher
  • Ex-Ireland rugby player has child sex abuse conviction quashed Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Muslims in Ireland encouraged to ‘get engaged, get involved’ Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Minister for Justice seeks to overturn retired judge ruling High Court Mary Carolan
  • Mellet still waiting for Government response to UN ruling Social Affairs Pat Leahy
  • Nurse charged with murdering eight in Canadian old-age homes World
  • Family took advantage of vigilantes forcing out security staff - judge High Court
  • Pope Francis to lead prayers for peace in Syria and Middle East Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Ryanair claims £18bn runway will lead to higher fares Irish News Conor Pope
  • ‘Gay cake’: Many patrons say Ashers should have right to refuse Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Ireland is sixth in world for gender parity in WEF index Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Bertie Ahern and John Bruton unite to raise Brexit concerns Politics Denis Staunton
  • Boy died from brain damage after delays in delivery, inquest told Irish News Barry Roche
  • ‘He died in my arms. We were absolutely devastated’ Irish News Barry Roche
  • HSE in €1.7m settlement after baby brain damaged after birth High Court
  • Matriarch of famed political family Ann Lenihan dies Politics Mark Hilliard
  • Trailing Trump focuses on Florida and promises ‘surprises’ US Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Dublin burglary epidemic surges ahead of rest of Republic Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Bill to ban fracking looks set to be voted through in the Dáil Politics Harry McGee
  • Vatican cremation directive expected to be ignored Religion & Beliefs Colin Gleeson
  • Burglars trawl Facebook, Twitter for targets, gardaí say Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Fitzgerald and O’Sullivan discuss Garda strike contingency plan Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Strike looms: Schools warn may not reopen after midterm Education Carl O'Brien
  • IMO challenges abolition of junior doctors’ allowance in High Court High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Martin complains to Ceann Comhairle over Dáil reforms Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Fianna Fáil TDs concerned at party stance on first time buyers Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Abortion issue not to be answered with one word or Bill - Harris Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • Court told of petrol bomb attack on Michelle Mulherin’s office Crime & Law Tom Shiel
  • €2.7m worth of cannabis seized in Co Meath raid Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Brexit: Secret recording reveals May wanted UK to lead in Europe UK
  • Peaceful protesters could be guilty of false imprisonment, Socialist TD claims Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Four killed in theme park accident World
  • Obama trolls Trump over 'mean tweet' US Election
  • 59 killed in Islamic State attack Middle East
  • Skellig Ring makes list of top 10 travel destinations for 2017 Irish News
  • 24 hours of Heathrow's air traffic UK
  • 'That was the moment I realised I was homeless' Ireland
  • Ruth Coppinger on 'the disgraceful manoeuvres by the government' Oireachtas
  • 'I'm 90 and I don't want to die before I vote for a woman' US

  • Sport

  • Willie Mullins backs Wicklow Brave for Melbourne Cup pace Racing Brian O'Connor
  • GAA to adhere to current concussion protocals Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Andrew Trimble knows Ulster must dig deep against Munster European Cup Johnny Watterson
  • Medical joker Tomás O’Leary happy to take his chance in France European Cup Gavin Cummiskey
  • Dundalk likely to rest key men ahead of bigger games Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Saturday’s epic events could be start of new era for Munster Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Manchester United must consider long-term approach English Soccer Jacob Steinberg
  • Jamie Vardy’s crashing a party – Ronaldo and Messi’s party Soccer Alan Smith
  • James McCarthy set to miss Austria World Cup qualifier International
  • How was Eoin Kelly not sent off in the Waterford hurling final? Hurling
  • Leinster Rugby players to honour ‘bravest little fan’ Liam Hagan Pro12 Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Chris Ashton to join Toulon from Saracens at end of the season Rugby
  • Ireland’s Iain Henderson to miss All Blacks Test in Chicago International John O'Sullivan
  • Thistlecrack impressive on chasing debut at Chepstow Racing
  • Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane sign new Connacht contracts Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Brazil 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto dies aged 72 International
  • Katie Taylor considering switch to professional ranks Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane commit futures to Connacht Pro12 Linley MacKenzie
  • Manchester United’s Eric Bailly facing two months out English Soccer
  • Surprise as John Delaney steps down as OCI vice-president Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Unrepentant Conte defends his touchline behaviour English Soccer
  • St Pat’s put five past depleted champions Dundalk National League
  • Ruthless Newcastle United thrash Preston North End English Soccer Louise Taylor
  • Daniel Sturridge double sinks Tottenham Hotspur English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain helps Arsenal ease past Reading English Soccer David Hytner
  • Mourinho and Guardiola seeking derby deliverance from gloom over Manchester English Soccer Paul Wilson

  • Business

  • Commission to rule on INM bid for Celtic Media Media & Marketing Pat Leahy
  • Me and My Money Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • German bad bank moves asset admin to Dublin Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Kingspan and Quinn exposed to insulation ingredient shortage Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Dark clouds loom over NI’s manufacturing industry Business Francess McDonnell
  • Big business in Ireland may take more budget-day knocks Financial Services
  • Pfizer cuts price of Enbrel to match rival ‘biosimilar’ drug Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle
  • Volkswagen under pressure to settle with European car owners Transport & Tourism
  • Banks plan ‘bail-in’ bond sales ahead of new European rules Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Cyber attacks spawn fear of household appliances Technology
  • Gresham Hotel turnover up as losses narrow at Killarney group Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Why one in three earners pays no income tax Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Developer O'Flynn buys Point Campus for more than €20m Commercial Property Ciarán Hancock
  • Hillary Clinton’s TV ads are ‘brutal’ and that’s a good thing Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Q&A: Losing out due to contract-signing rule in help-to-buy scheme Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Increasingly wary investors are stockpiling cash Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Oil prices near $50 as Opec prepares for talks with Iraq Markets
  • PM Group has plan to hire 500 graduates over five years Construction Barry O'Halloran
  • Job cuts at Twitter said to be announced this week Technology
  • Monte Paschi to cut 2,600 jobs and close 500 branches Financial Services
  • Costa Coffee owner Whitbread's first-half profit rises Retail & Services
  • Davy says house prices to rise more than expected in 2016 Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Glanbia shares rally on Investec upgrade Agribusiness & Food Joe Brennan
  • German business morale improves unexpectedly in October Economy
  • New plan for Europe-wide corporate tax base unveiled Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Why Brussels’ latest tax plan is a threat to Ireland Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Wolfgang Munchau: The EU and UK will do a deal Economy Wolfgang Munchau
  • Project Eagle: Cerberus manager to appear before Dáil PAC Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Brexit turmoil sees Whirlpool cut annual profit forecast Manufacturing
  • Supreme Court reserves judgment on Setanta insurance fallout Personal Finance Mary Carolan
  • Trinity Biotech slips into the red with third quarter loss Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • Merck beats quarterly revenue expectations Health & Pharma
  • General Motors warns of cutbacks in Europe Manufacturing
  • Ireland hoping to be location of European Banking Authority Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Chief of Irish Water parent Michael McNicholas to step down Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • High Court rejects D2 challenge to Clerys inspectors Retail & Services Aodhan O'Faolain
  • European shares give up gains after DAX touches new 2016 peak Markets Charlie Taylor
  • Germany could boost EU investment and demand, says Draghi Economy Derek Scally
  • Inis Mór ferry service to continue to November Transport & Tourism Lorna Siggins
  • O’Flynn can resubmit application for €70m development Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Sales of iPhones up in Q4 as Apple exceeds expectations Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Prime site purchased for over €20 million in Dublin's docklands Business

  • Opinion

  • A coherent rail policy is essential Editorial
  • Hungary 1956: A legacy betrayed Editorial
  • A modest proposal for St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Opinion Frank McDonald
  • An Irishman’s Diary: Al Smith, governor of New York and first Catholic to run for US president Opinion Mark Phelan
  • Humanitarian operations in the Mediterranean Letters
  • More to Irish-Americans than these Boston-Irish Letters
  • Brexit opportunity Letters
  • Mary Robinson Centre, Ballina – a vanity project? Letters
  • Hobbes not Locke: a more hopeful quote! Letters
  • Eye-watering restaurant review Letters
  • Charity behind prison walls Letters
  • Railways and regional development Letters
  • Dundalk’s achievements Letters
  • Citizen’s Assembly: is it really representative? Letters
  • Remembering Anthony Foley Letters
  • St Stanislaus Kennedy: Taoiseach must step up on refugee issue Opinion Sr Stanislaus Kennedy
  • Teachers’ strike and equality Letters
  • Fintan O’Toole: Why some papers are ignoring a report on Irish media Opinion Fintan O'Toole

  • Life & Style

  • ‘Our grandparents’ dementia didn’t matter to us as children’ Health & Family Des O'Neill
  • Coming off a prescribed painkiller was a struggle Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Third level in distress: how colleges are coping with mental health Health & Family Gráinne Loughran
  • Health tip of the day: keep up your circulation Fitness
  • Spicebag up your life: How to be massive Fashion Anthea McTeirnan
  • Light make-up for sensitive skin Beauty Niamh Towey
  • Why Iceland is the best place in the world to be a woman People
  • Women drinking as much alcohol as men, study finds Health & Family Sarah Boseley , Leonie Corcoran
  • Skellig Ring makes list of top 10 travel destinations for 2017 Travel Dean Ruxton
  • ‘I was single and celibate for an embarrassing number of years’ People Laura Kennedy
  • Ulster says No: the pony who was not for turning Travel Anne Leonard
  • Want to feel the pulse of New York? Put your hand on the pavement Travel Deirdre Dunne
  • How one chick on the bus evaded the border guards Travel Molly O'Keeffe
  • Two Georgians on Leeson Street divided into 14 homes New to Market
  • Bobby Vee: Take Good Care of My Baby and other hits made him a teen idol People
  • Where and how to scatter your ashes: some helpful tips People
  • Savour all that Kilkenny has to offer at bank holiday festival Life & Style Marie Claire Digby
  • The chase at feeding time in Tanzania Travel Cliodhna Ryan
  • Sonia Rykiel fashion house to close youth lines and cut jobs Fashion Rory Mulholland
  • Fiat brings new Tipo to Ireland but can it tempt buyers back? Motors Neil Briscoe
  • BMW Ireland doubles profits as turnover rises to €176m Motors Michael McAleer
  • Berlin with a twist Travel Aisling Bonner
  • Testing times for next generation Opel Insignia ahead of March launch Motors Michael McAleer
  • Collision course: autonomous vehicles will be more vulnerable to cyberattack Motors Neil Briscoe

  • Culture

  • Does science have all the answers? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Duels and duets: it’s the Donizetti effect in Wexford Music Arminta Wallace
  • Hong Ling: retrospective of a great living Chinese artist Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • Shortlists revealed for Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2016 Books Martin Doyle
  • When a woman says no she means no - even to you Poldark tv-radio-web Anthea McTeirnan
  • A dozen things you might not know about Irish names Books Neil Burdess
  • Planxty - Between the Jigs and the Reels album review: Four decades of bursting trad’s boundaries Music Siobhan Long
  • Man Booker prize: Paul Beatty wins with The Sellout Books Eileen Battersby
  • Rural Addiction: drugs are rife, hope is thin on the ground tv-radio-web Louise Bruton
  • Archive footage shows a weird and wonderful Ireland Culture
  • What do Irish kids think of Donald Trump? Culture