Article Archive

November 18th 2016

• • News

  • Shakespeare strikes a chord on post-Brexit stage UK Denis Staunton
  • Irish health spending among highest in Europe, according to EU Health Paul Cullen
  • Plan to make companies explain motor insurance increases Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Unclear how Hickey will raise €410,000 bail, lawyers say Crime & Law Colin Gleeson , Sarah O'Sullivan
  • The judge asked if there was any possibility of reconciliation – they looked at each other and laughed Circuit Court Fiona Gartland
  • Cracks appear in Fine Gael over public sector pay stance Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Wallace claims Nama adviser ‘peddled’ assets in Asia Politics Sarah Bardon , Barry O'Halloran
  • ‘Critical’ Garda posts must be filled urgently, says O’Sullivan Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Angry reformers depart as Ukraine braces for protests Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • CRC to ensure ‘house in order’ before name change Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Terminally ill teenager wins landmark case to preserve body after death UK Denis Staunton
  • Trump a ‘trustworthy leader’, says Japan’s prime minister US
  • Man released without charge in relation to Kanturk death Irish News Barry Roche
  • Five things you need to know today Irish News
  • More than 20 injured after fire in Australian bank Asia-Pacific
  • Weekend temperatures to plunge with risk of snow in parts Environment
  • Man’s body ‘dissolved’ by Yellowstone hot spring after seeking place to swim US
  • Fingal council to take action against unauthorised Starbucks Irish News Dan Griffin
  • J1 Visa programme: The do’s and don’ts Education Megan Morris
  • Work and Play: Why you should give the J-1 visa a go Education Meggie Morris
  • Parents’ Guide to the J1 visa programme Education Meggie Morris
  • Ireland’s National Party in favour of racial profiling, says leader Irish News Vivienne Clarke
  • Man remanded on bail after being charged with manslaughter of friend District Court Barry Roche
  • Surgery contributed to deaths of two, audit of consultant finds Health Paul Cullen
  • Pat Hickey to deposit €410,000 bond needed to regain passport Politics Sarah O'Sullivan , Sarah Bardon
  • Northern Ireland Brexit challenge referred to supreme court Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Juncker ‘threatens to quit’ over future of Martin Schulz Europe Derek Scally
  • Aid reaches quake-hit New Zealand town as damage bill mounts Asia-Pacific
  • Iraqi forces expand foothold in Mosul as Isis pledges more suicide attacks Middle East
  • Jeff Sessions named attorney general as Trump fills key roles US
  • ‘Trump is a fascist and I’m embarrassed by the Government’s response’ US
  • Irish Water submits plans for €80m Stillorgan reservoir Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Ukraine suspects Kremlin behind prank call to president Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Inquest on death of man with mystery marks on neck adjourned Coroner's Court
  • Woman’s case cannot continue after death, Supreme Court rules Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • Undocumented Irish in US live in fear of Trump’s resolve US Simon Carswell
  • Rubber Bandit: Galway man cons shop assistant into buying out-of-date condoms Circuit Court Anne Lucey
  • Laya plans 5% rise in health insurance premiums in 2017 Health Conor Pope
  • Duterte says Philippines would welcome refugees Asia-Pacific
  • Buckingham Palace to undergo ‘essential’ £370m refurbishment UK
  • Eagles vs drones: French army trains birds of prey for combat Europe
  • China’s pollution challenge resurfaces as smog blankets Beijing Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Trinity joins Oxford and Cambridge in European college network Education Carl O'Brien
  • Specifying deportation order criteria would lead to ‘gaming the system’ High Court
  • Inside Story: Introducing a new podcast on the stories you read Irish News Declan Conlon
  • Indian government holds firm amid chaos over scrapped notes Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Kenny welcomes North-South ‘solidarity’ on post-Brexit issues Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Obama urges EU unity with Trump to halt Islamic State Europe Derek Scally
  • So long CDs? Golden Discs says no with national Tesco rollout Irish News Conor Pope
  • Man charged over trying to stop son’s prosecution for hit-and-run District Court Barry Roche
  • Tackle child poverty as crucial rights issue, says top adviser Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Cluain Fhionnain care home residents have ‘little control’ Health Mark Hilliard
  • Drug-driving: Pharmacists warn over prescription medicines Irish News Dan Griffin
  • Joe O’Reilly cannot bring appeal over murder conviction, court rules Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • Aleppo faces ‘bleak moment’ as aid supplies run out Middle East
  • Make hay while it’s winter time - at least in Co Meath Environment Louise Walsh
  • How does cryogenics work? The science behind body preservation World Denis Staunton
  • Trump sticks to hard-right positions with key appointments US Simon Carswell
  • Turkish Bill could pardon men accused of statutory rape Europe
  • Antibiotic resistance committee met three times Health Paul Cullen
  • World Health Organization declares end of Zika emergency Health
  • Church of Ireland apologises to victims of child abuser Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Immigrants leaving direct provision need more support, says group Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Man to appear in court after seizure of M70 assault rifle Crime & Law
  • Trump agrees to settle Trump University lawsuits for $25m US
  • Enda Kenny talks FDI and immigration with Mike Pence Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Shoes laid outside Leinster House to highlight male suicide Health Mark Hilliard
  • Cocaine worth €1.5m seized from south Dublin house Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 'America has just elected a fascist' Oireachtas
  • 'I shouldn't have to sit here and wait for people to die' Health

  • Sport

  • Cruiser-racers get green light for world championships Other Sports David O'Brien
  • Martin O’Neill hails McClean and eyes up Hogan International Emmet Malone
  • All Blacks to harness emotion as they remember missing brother Lomu International Johnny Watterson
  • Dublin to continue on road less travelled in Leinster Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Eoghan O’Gara believes 2016 was Dublin’s most gruelling championship Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Steve Hansen hails Smith best in world as he goes head to head with Murray Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Galway’s case for home fixtures doesn’t convince Cillian Buckley Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Schmidt not ‘super comfortable’ with weight of expectation Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Robbie Keane to leave LA Galaxy at end of year Soccer
  • At just 24, Furlong is promoted to number-one tighthead International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Liam Toland: Ireland need to get out of the trenches and attack New Zealand International Liam Toland
  • Rory McIlroy fights back with 68 in Dubai Golf
  • Political undertones still lurk at World Chess Championships Other Sports Bryan Armen Graham
  • Shamrock Rovers announce four new signings National League
  • Andy Woodward’s harrowing story must be a call to arms Soccer Owen Gibson
  • Wenger well aware of the threat posed by Marcus Rashford English Soccer
  • Liberation! Eden Hazard talks about the new Chelsea under Antonio Conte English Soccer Dominic Fifield
  • José Mourinho: Controversial chapter closed on Wayne Rooney English Soccer
  • Rory Best: We need our best performance ever International
  • All Blacks bouncebackability shows history not on Ireland’s side International Noel O'Reilly
  • Ireland v New Zealand: Player profiles International John O'Sullivan
  • Munster v Racing 92 rescheduled for January 7th European Cup
  • Fifa president proposes radical Club World Cup shake-up Soccer
  • ‘Everyone is entitled to a private life’ - Pep Guardiola defends Rooney English Soccer Paul Wilson
  • England batsmen told to show more fight against India Other Sports
  • David Moyes stands by Mike Phelan decision ahead of reunion English Soccer
  • Andy Murray defeats Stan Wawrinka as battle for number one hots up Other Sports
  • The weekend’s Premier League team news English Soccer
  • ‘He is the reason why I played footie’ - Kieran Read on Jonah Lomu International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Weekend GAA previews: Ballyea have the edge in clash of traditions Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good run Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • New evidence of graft in Qatar’s bid for 2017 World Championships Other Sports Sean Ingle
  • Stephen Bradley has high expectations as he starts Rovers recruitment drive National League Emmet Malone
  • Mullins begins to unveil some highly rated novices Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Mourinho confirms Rooney is fit to face Arsenal English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • England ring the changes but sense of purpose remains on point International Robert Kitson
  • Two new appointments to board of Horse Racing Ireland Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Signing Sadio Mané was a ‘simple decision’, says Klopp English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Antonio Conte wants Chelsea to win battles so war can be won English Soccer Dominic Fifield
  • Scotland aiming to overtake Argentina in world rankings International
  • Seamus Power leaves it late to make the cut with three biride finish Golf
  • Katie Taylor reveals story behind ‘lowest point in my career’ Sport Mark Hilliard
  • Simon Zebo: 'We have to be ready for a backlash' Rugby

  • Business

  • Ardagh pushes ahead with preparations for IPO in 2017 Manufacturing Cliff Taylor , Joe Brennan
  • John FitzGerald: Long way to go in fight against climate change Economy John FitzGerald
  • Public sector pay rises? We cannot afford them Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Industrial action likely even if Lansdowne Road deal replaced Economy Martin Wall
  • Bankers are from Mars and politicians are from Venus Economy
  • Demand for new apartments in Sandyford underlines supply shortage Commercial Property Fiona Reddan
  • Inside Track: Ceadogán Rugs – perseverance paying dividends Manufacturing Ruth O'Connor
  • Making a career in traditionally ‘part-time’ companies Work Olive Keogh
  • Planet Business: ‘Jams’, ‘Bonesmen’ and dirty linen Economy Laura Slattery
  • Wild Geese: ‘Young people express themselves here’ Work Michelle Jackson
  • Ireland’s biggest landlord: ‘I feel bad for the Irish people’ Commercial Property Fiona Reddan
  • US reports record oil and gas find in west Texas Energy & Resources John Holden
  • May’s changing vocabulary signals shift from ‘hard Brexit’ Economy
  • Grafton enhances Dutch footprint with G&M acquisition Construction Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Euro zone economy to hum along despite Trump and Brexit Economy
  • UK infrastructure spending and housing stimulus predicted Economy
  • Volkswagen to cut 30,000 jobs in historic shake-up Economy Derek Scally
  • Donald Trump victory triggers surge in jobseeking in Ireland Work Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Dollar charges to 14-year high against basket of currencies Markets
  • Post-Brexit slump may be over as sterling rises for third week Economy
  • Ireland could be facing even bigger recession, Martin warns Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Eir accused of discriminating against telecoms rivals Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • This week we’re talking about . . . fakebook Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • UK housebuilders find lenders more cautious after Brexit vote Construction
  • Draghi warns against allowing Central Bank to cap mortgage rates Energy & Resources Joe Brennan
  • Aviva to become full-fledged subsidiary of UK parent once again Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Hammond faces tricky juggling act in first autumn statement Economy
  • Belfast a step closer to securing first John Lewis store Retail & Services
  • Germany says Commission has no right to decide on its fiscal space Economy
  • Abercrombie & Fitch shares slide as sales miss estimates Retail & Services
  • Three UK hit by data breach but no risk to Irish customers Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Airbnb takes on tourism industry with move into excursions Transport & Tourism
  • Cantillon: Christmas shoppers tripped up by currency rally Markets
  • Denis O’Brien’s Digicel sees drop in second-quarter earnings Retail & Services
  • Galway car dealer to reopen after High Court ruling Retail & Services Mary Carolan
  • Euro shares drop as Trump election dominates market activity Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Pre-meetings key to successful meetings on contentious issues Work
  • Wake-up Call: Workplace diversity is good for business Work David Rock , Heidi Grant Halvorson

  • Opinion

  • Catholic priests in Ireland: A ‘lost tribe’ Editorial
  • Ryanair marketing boss gives verdict on winning Trump campaign Opinion Kenny Jacobs
  • Out of Syria: ‘My wife and children are trapped back home’ Opinion Mustafa
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Living in a post-truth era? Letters
  • Rugby World Cup 2023 Letters
  • National Party and a ‘Catholic republic’ Letters
  • Government and rail policy Letters
  • Smartphones and ‘invisible’ cyclists Letters
  • Trump and the political climate Letters
  • Lessons in Clinton’s defeat for Eighth Amendment debate? Letters
  • Time to implement Children First Act Letters
  • ‘Picking over the past in Northern Ireland’ Letters
  • Pay and the public service Letters
  • Moving picture – An Irishman’s Diary about the original film version of the Battle of the Somme Opinion Frank McNally
  • Oliver Callan: Donald Trump has killed satire Opinion Oliver Callan
  • Noel Whelan: Election shows that publicity is key to winning Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Una Mullally: I never liked Facebook, but now I am actually worried about it Opinion Una Mullally

  • Life & Style

  • Here we are, expectantly poised on the brink of the 1960s People Ken Sheehan
  • Sharon Stone’s advice for empty nesters is ... not bad actually People Hilary Fannin
  • Grand Tour review: Jeremy Clarkson & Co revive Top Gear spirit but is anything new? Motors Neil Briscoe
  • ‘I am best man at my friend’s wedding but he is making a mistake’ People
  • Maeve Higgins: ‘I feel more freedom to express myself in New York’ People Catherine Cleary
  • Food File: Your weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Online dementia game offers hope of diagnosis breakthrough Health & Family
  • Spiced duck with figs Recipes Donal Skehan
  • Cheese soufflés with pear and walnut salad Recipes Donal Skehan
  • Spiced pumpkin pie with maple torched meringue Recipes Donal Skehan
  • Cathy Davey: ‘Children need to be taught empathy’ People Jennifer Ryan
  • Going out: fine atmosphere in this South William Street restaurant Restaurant reviews Catherine Cleary
  • Beerista: One bar, one brewer – and loads of beers Drink Sorcha Hamilton
  • Donal's duck: reasons to be thankful Food & Drink Donal Skehan
  • So what’s hot and what’s not this week? Life & Style Una Mullally
  • Frozen in time: what is cryogenics and how does it work? Life & Style Jennifer O'Connell
  • 'Celebrating the achievements of men is something we should do every day of the year' People The Man Who Has It All
  • Fall in sterling adds to pressure on retailers Drink John Wilson
  • Gaelscoil in the Gulf Abroad

  • Culture

  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - JK Rowling’s tale is a magical delight Film Donald Clarke
  • President’s name traced to Vikings but Kenny proves elusive Heritage Frank McNally
  • Maser the street artist: I did the Brown Thomas windows for the wedge Music Patrick Freyne
  • Chance The Rapper, Kanye West and hip-hop's higher calling Music Dean Van Nguyen
  • Peter Somerville-Large on Uncle Jack, portrait of a vanishing class of colonels Books Peter Somerville-Large
  • ‘F**k, how does this go again?’ - Lars Ulrich on 35 years of Metallica Music Jim Carroll
  • Going out: Erick Morillo, Julia Holter, Romare and more Culture
  • Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy birthday, Mr President’ dress sells for record $4.8m Film
  • Gimme Danger review: Iggy Pop is the last Stooge standing Film Donald Clarke
  • Point Horror: 25 years on, let us praise a forgotten ’90s craze Books Beth Rodgers
  • The Nutcracker review: captures the spirit of the season admirably Stage Christie Seaver
  • ‘Post-truth’ isn’t a good word of the year, to tell you the truth Culture Jennifer O'Connell
  • Late Late Toy Show video: Tubridy sings for the ‘RTÉ board’ tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Was a travel blogger stalked around the world by someone copying their work? Culture Gemma Tipton
  • Reprisal, a short story by Helena Mulkerns Books Helena Mulkerns
  • Technophobes find no succour during Science Week Culture Peter Crawley
  • Sporting cliches abound as Trump’s election kicks off a whole new ball game tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Mango, The Notas, Meltybrains? and more Music Niall Byrne
  • A holy mountain: Croagh Patrick in myth, prehistory and history Books Patrick Claffey
  • Teaser trailer for this year's Late Late Toy Show released tv-radio-web
  • Cathy Davey performs for the Women's Podcast Music