Article Archive

November 7th 2016

• • News

  • From CB radio to SodaStreams: the technology that time forgot Consumer Conor Pope
  • Postmaster fears businesses will close over mail sorting changes Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ten years of living under threat of deportation Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Final vote due on Wicklow’s ‘no-fry zone’ rule near schools Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Upper Shannon and Erne region ‘offering jobs, schools and housing’ Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Solicitor for professional footballers’ body becomes Law Society president Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Compensation claims cost Dublin councils €60m in five years Crime & Law Olivia Kelly
  • Fast-track housing estate legislation published Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Borderline fear: Brexit jitters awake past anxieties Crime & Law Gerry Moriarty
  • Bulgaria polls show win for Socialist ally Rumen Radev Europe
  • Hundreds of Eir customers miss historic rugby match Irish News Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Post-Olympics Rio descends into gang fuelled violence Asia-Pacific Tom Hennigan
  • Maureen Dowd: Flaws of candidates gave campaign its dark quality US Maureen Dowd
  • Schools close indefinitely for 200,000 students Education Carl O'Brien , Stephen Collins
  • Secondary schools plunged into chaos over one hour’s additional work a week Education Carl O'Brien
  • Major row likely at Cabinet over Garda pay increases Politics Stephen Collins
  • Longford locals shocked ‘Khalid’ Kelly lived in their midst Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Campaigning cleric says poverty in Dublin comparable to 1916 Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Five things you need to know today Irish News
  • Janet Reno, first US female attorney general, dies aged 78 US
  • Freddie Thompson charged with murder of man in Dublin District Court Tom Tuite
  • ASTI and Minister blame each other for schools shut down Education Carl O'Brien , Vivienne Clarke
  • Brexit: EU must show it ‘delivers results for citizens’, says Kenny Politics Pat Leahy
  • North Carolina black voters reject Clinton amid ‘buyers’ remorse’ over Obama US Simon Carswell
  • Low attendances, priest numbers put Limerick Masses in peril Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Bin company may stop collecting plastic bags over syringe risk Environment
  • Cork Prison murder: ‘It breaks my heart thinking of why he is not here’ Criminal Court Alison O'Riordan
  • Rank-and-file gardaí suspend strike plans pending ballot result Irish News Martin Wall , Sarah Bardon
  • Two in custody until sentencing for Dale Creighton manslaughter Criminal Court Natasha Reid
  • David Drumm gets bail conditions relaxed for one day Circuit Court Isabel Hayes
  • UK not seeking an ‘off the shelf’ Brexit deal, Brokenshire says Politics Pat Leahy
  • Temple Bar restaurant among nine premises served a closure order Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Suspected UVF chief for trial on 202 offences including murder Crime & Law
  • 'We're here to work. That's what we want to do' Education Dan Griffin
  • Library staff to vote on industrial action over out-of-hours access Irish News Fiona Gartland
  • John Halligan says will oppose vote on public ownership of water Politics Sarah Bardon
  • China moves to bar Hong Kong activists from legislature Asia-Pacific
  • Syrian families held in Greece sue Ireland, EU over rights breaches High Court Mary Carolan
  • Catholic leader apologises for church’s role in forced adoptions Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Kremlin denies involvement in plot to kill Montenegro’s prime minister Irish News
  • President discusses South China Sea tensions with Vietnam leader Politics Clifford Coonan
  • New abbot installed at Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Mayo couple’s deaths ‘shattering’ for community, funeral told Irish News Tom Shiel
  • When Donald Trump accused a Scottish politician of blasphemy US Peter Geoghegan
  • Canals will reopen as soon as possible, organisation says Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Deal over ex-FG TD John Perry’s €2.47m debt breaks down High Court Aodhan O’Faolain
  • ‘Unique’ hearing over child born through surrogacy is adjourned High Court Mary Carolan
  • Iraqi Kurds storm Islamic State-held town near Mosul Middle East
  • Judges extend Pearse McAuley jail term for ‘horrifying’ attack Crime & Law
  • Moyne school parents relieved at decision to remain open Education Liam Cosgrove
  • State Pathologist requested as man dies after assault outside pub Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Gardaí seek man in connection with murder of Dubliner Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Carrick-on-Suir CBS secondary school remains open Education Conor Kane
  • Secondary students criticise industrial action by teachers Education Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Pay demands ‘will trigger second recession for those with disabilities’ Social Affairs Elaine Edwards
  • US election guide: what to watch, key times and how it all works US Damian Cullen , Ruadhán Mac Cormaic , Simon Carswell
  • Next to cut prices by 10% amid Brexit uncertainty Irish News Conor Pope
  • Mountmellick Community School stays open with contingency plan Education Eoghan MacConnell
  • Ex-solicitor stole €260,000 from clients after ‘catastrophic’ investments Circuit Court
  • HSE seeks to have ‘very dangerous’ man made ward of court High Court
  • Why Dún Laoghaire retailers may have to get out of Dodge Irish News Dan Griffin
  • Court challenge by man with alleged terror links adjourned High Court
  • Kremlin denies role in alleged plot to kill Montenegrin leader Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • University Hospital Limerick ties overcrowding record Health Paul Cullen
  • Nicaraguan president re-elected despite ‘dictatorship’ claims World
  • Teachers’ strike: ‘There are no winners here. Everyone loses’ Education Anne Lucey
  • Swedish prosecutors to interview Julian Assange over rape claims Europe
  • Ex-Georgian president resigns as Odessa governor Europe
  • Teachers’ dispute fact-check: Who’s right, who’s wrong? Education Carl O'Brien
  • Wexford set to ban fast food shops from opening near schools Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Autistic man’s return from care in England deemed ‘catastrophic’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Catholic magazine ‘Reality’ celebrates its 80th birthday Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Murder inquiry follows death of man (62) in west Belfast Crime & Law
  • Kenny goes off script to say UK Brexit plan will be ‘British solution’ Politics Pat Leahy
  • Poland backs payments aimed at reducing number of abortions Europe Derek Scally
  • Judge queries ‘mere censure’ for doctor over language competency High Court
  • Vulnerable mute Eritrean man made a ward of court High Court Mary Carolan
  • Ireland ratifies Paris Agreement on global climate change Politics
  • Albert Reynolds' brother and sister-in-law die within a day of each other Irish News Eoghan MacConnell
  • Clinton and Trump make last-ditch efforts to win votes US
  • ‘Garish’ advertising screens to be erected as part of Dublin Bikes deal Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Carer ‘took advantage’ of grieving mother to steal €42,000 inheritance Criminal Court Isabel Hayes
  • Two arrested in connection with Laois murder four years ago Irish News
  • Germany calls on EU to strengthen its military defence and security Europe
  • ‘We’re available for work – let us teach our students’ Education Cóilín Duffy
  • Commuter pushed to death in front of New York subway train US
  • Luas Red Line passengers face major delays Irish News
  • Long-time BBC Radio 2 DJ Jimmy Young dies at age 95 UK
  • Irish in UK will be protected after Brexit, Davis says UK
  • Enda Kenny: 'Ireland stands to suffer most from a hard Brexit' Ireland Beyond Brexit
  • Hong Kong police pepper spray independence protesters Asia-Pacific
  • Australian diver rescued after 14 hours in the ocean Asia-Pacific
  • Rush residents hope for end to sewage issues Environment
  • From apocalyptic to charming: notable ads from the 2016 US election US

  • Sport

  • Angling Notes: Free junior licences to be introduced in Wales Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Silver lining proves so sweet for Cork City Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Liam Toland: Precision proves pivotal on a perfect day International Liam Toland
  • ‘When it is needed, Conor Murray goes up another level’ International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ireland knew path to victory was to keep attacking All Blacks International Gerry Thornley
  • Dundalk’s success shines unkind light on long-ball Ireland International Brian O'Connor
  • Ken Early: Liverpool’s fun is just hard work in disguise Soccer Ken Early
  • Cubs move over, Irish lionhearts cast their own spell in Chicago International Gerry Thornley
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Gerry Thornley: Finally we can bin that one lingering inferiority complex International Gerry Thornley
  • José Mourinho questions mentality of absent players English Soccer Stuart James
  • West Brom end Leicester City’s unbeaten home record English Soccer Paul Doyle
  • South Africa complete first Test demolition of Australia Other Sports
  • Shay’s Short Game: Galbraith and Gleeson finish sixth in Buenos Aires Golf Shay Keenan
  • Ireland conquer the All Blacks: Watch it all again International
  • Jamie Heaslip shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year International
  • Cristiano Ronaldo signs new five-year Real Madrid contract Soccer
  • Shaun Edwards: Wales can learn from Ireland’s example International
  • Reaching the summit will not change Andy Murray Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • Robbie McNamara’s encouragement for paralysed Freddy Tylicki Racing
  • Rich Ricci excited about the potential of his new recruits Racing
  • Gordon Elliott undecided on future of Gigginstown pair Racing
  • Cyrus Christie out for at least three months International
  • Oakland Raiders clear at top of AFC West after win over Denver Sport
  • Jordi Murphy to miss rest of the season International John O'Sullivan
  • Gary Hurley and Kevin Phelan move step closer to winning tour card  Golf Philip Reid
  • Neymar facing trial on corruption charges Soccer
  • Age just another number for Virginia’s 106-year-old stat man Sport Louie Lazar
  • Chris Shields wins soccer writers’ award for October Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Rob Kearney: 'Inside my head has been a dark enough place in the last few months' International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Cunningham's new panel includes just six of 2013 Leinster winning team Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • James McCarthy out of Ireland squad International Emmet Malone
  • Dundalk and Cork City take stock after winning season International Emmet Malone
  • Andy Murray faces tough draw as he bids to keep world No 1 ranking Other Sports
  • 'People laugh at you if you say we're gonna beat the All Blacks' International

  • Business

  • Economic impact for us after Brexit will be ‘severe’, warns report Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Brexit effect expected to shrink economy by nearly 4% Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Rush Credit Union to reopen, but only for loan repayments Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • European Banking Authority unlikely to move here, says MEP Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Lucy Kellaway: My tips for overcoming a fear of public speaking Work Lucy Kellaway
  • Web Summit set for Lisbon opening Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • GSK takes case against Pfizer over meningococcal vaccine Health & Pharma Colm Keena
  • Trump victory would trigger ‘violent’ market reaction Economy Joe Brennan
  • Dollar jumps and US markets bounce as FBI clears Clinton Markets
  • Brexit scarier than Trump for €46bn bond fund manager Financial Services
  • Tesco Bank stops online transactions after 20,000 hit by fraud Retail & Services
  • Ryanair plans to carry 200m passengers annually by 2024 Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Women in tech ask for same pay as men but get less, study says Technology
  • Gold falters as risk appetite grows with Clinton poll Markets
  • HSBC pre-tax profits tumble after disposal of Brazilian operation Financial Services
  • Pepper rolls out new mortgage offerings with geographic criteria Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Sterling falls more than 1% against resurgent dollar Markets
  • WOW air adds more connections to US from Ireland Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • New markets are best response to Brexit, says Julie Sinnamon Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • One in six homebuyers exempted from mortgage rules Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Number of new private cars taxed for first time up 18% on last year Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • Five things we’re watching at Web Summit in Lisbon Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Britain is ‘the only adult’ in room for financial services Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Wallace says Cerberus is ‘settling scores’ over Project Eagle Commercial Property
  • Declan Ganley’s firm disqualified from Mexico network bid Technology Colin Gleeson
  • Life firms say investment exit tax should be cut in line with Dirt Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • EU questions UK’s Brexit assurances to Nissan Transport & Tourism
  • Ryanair job seeks candidate with ‘aversion to bolloxology’ Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • Challenge to Apple’s Athenry data centre fast-tracked Technology Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Bankruptcy move latest twist in Mick Wallace-Cerberus saga Commercial Property Colm Keena
  • German chemicals firm BASF avoided nearly €1bn in tax, says report Manufacturing
  • Buy-to-let arrears set to escalate as interest-only arrangements end Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • European shares rise as Clinton campaign is revived Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Wifi mishap mars Web Summit start in Lisbon Technology Ciara O'Brien

  • Opinion

  • Search for Berryman letters Letters
  • Notes on Irish passport Letters
  • Taoiseach’s priorities Letters
  • Importance of medical consent Letters
  • Ringing in the changes at Eir Editorial
  • Teaching – comparisons with UK Letters
  • Pope Francis and the Reformation Letters
  • ‘Understanding Together’ and dementia Letters
  • The mighty pen Letters
  • Calling all extraterrestrials Letters
  • Road safety Letters
  • An Irishman’s Diary: Joining Jan Morris for her 90th birthday celebration Opinion Paul Clements
  • Drinks industry must not be damaged by alcohol abuse laws Opinion Ross MacMathúna
  • Pride in ‘inclusive’ 1916 commemoration rings hollow Opinion Dennis Kennedy
  • Una Mullally: Toxic sexism becomes the new normal Opinion Una Mullally
  • Mary Robinson Centre Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Women are not the only ones who need a ‘F**k Off fund’ People
  • Does listening to music improve your running? Health & Family George Winter
  • Stop idling: turn off your car engine at the school gates Health & Family Pat Harrold
  • Tried and Tested: Face masks for every skin type Beauty Dominique McMullan
  • Want to live a healthier life? Here’s what GPs advise Health & Family Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Is Trump’s America a place we would want to raise children? Generation Emigration Michael Halloran
  • ‘There is an outbreak of babies in the Irish community in Asia’ Abroad Clifford Coonan
  • ‘If Simon Zebo can leap over an All Black, I can finish the NYC marathon’ Fitness John Breen
  • Who are Ireland’s top young chefs, and where do they work? Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Is ‘athlete’s heart’ a health worry after retirement? Fitness Liam Gorman
  • I thought I needed glasses. The doctor said I’d be blind in a month Health & Family Fiona Alston
  • Irish women start ‘working for nothing’ this week People Anthea McTeirnan
  • Citroen’s new C3 adds quirk to the small family car Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Feeling tired? Here's how much sleep you really need... Health & Family Jamie Ball

  • Culture

  • Has democracy become a threat to the planet? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Sraith nua teilifíse le tosú ar BBC anocht Treibh
  • Photographer Deirdre O’Callaghan's singular beat Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Stuaic agus stailc Treibh Alan Titley
  • Cead ann do chuid oibre féin a cheiliúradh Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Cúrsaí Oireachtais – i gcéin is i gcóngar, anallód agus amárach Treibh Cathal de Paor
  • Brit music awards announce shakeup after #BritsSoWhite outrage Music
  • Julian Gough: The myth of the selfish artist ruined my marriage Books Julian Gough
  • Flaubert’s travel diary goes up for auction for €600,000 Books Kim Willsher
  • The nine defining qualities of cool Books Thomas W Hodgkinson
  • Pop Corner: Joe Jonas and DNCE serve up the perfect post-EMAs hangover cure Music Ailbhe Malone
  • Why Spotify couldn’t save Fight Like Apes or other indie bands Music Jim Carroll
  • TV Review: Planet Earth II brings Pixar-style stories to the natural world tv-radio-web Peter Crawley
  • How cult Christmas comedy ‘Bad Santa’ almost got canned Film Bruce Pretts
  • Student’s fake John Lewis Christmas ad goes viral tv-radio-web
  • Bruno Mars, Zara Larsson and Kings of Leon shine at 2016 EMAs Music