Article Archive

November 28th 2016

• • News

  • Kenny to meet Pope Francis five years after scathing Dáil speech Politics Paddy Agnew
  • Citizens from more than 100 countries must apply for Irish visas Irish News Ciaran D'arcy
  • Cyber Monday: A very modern kind of madness Consumer Conor Pope
  • Acts of yore: The outdated laws that have been repealed Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Government’s world record . . . for abolishing obsolete laws Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon visits Dublin Politics Pat Leahy
  • New schools to be allowed appoint principals at earlier stage Education Elaine Edwards
  • Key to Maynooth attacker may rest with injured Kym Owens Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Trump camp brands Democrats ‘sore losers’ over recount US Shawn Donnan
  • Public servants could see €1,000 payment brought forward Irish News Martin Wall , Pat Leahy
  • Only 3% of convicted drug dealers given mandatory 10 years Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Judges’ sentencing reflects nature of organised crime gangs Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Convictions for large-scale drug dealing drop almost 50% Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Number sleeping rough in Dublin up more than 50% in a year Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Christmas bonus for asylum seekers in direct provision is €16 Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Castro’s death opens a gulf in Obama-Trump transition World Simon Carswell
  • Criticism over plan to spend €2m on Israeli-made drones Irish News Niall Sargent
  • Medical Council ‘carefully considers’ symphysiotomy report Health Paul Cullen
  • Birmingham pub bombings coroner backs legal funding applications Irish News
  • Funeral of Cork historian Dr Sean Pettit will take place today Irish News Barry Roche
  • Five things you need to know today Irish News
  • President Higgins has no plans to attend Castro’s funeral Politics Harry McGee , Pat Leahy , Michael O'Regan , Vivienne Clarke
  • Former Ireland star Steve Staunton files for bankruptcy Irish News
  • White House rejects Donald Trump’s election fraud claims US
  • Thousands flee Aleppo as Assad’s forces make major gains Middle East Erika Solomon
  • Gardaí seize large amount of drugs in Co Westmeath Crime & Law
  • Republic could afford united Ireland, says Sinn Féin Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Japan skating rink criticised for freezing 5,000 fish in ice Offbeat
  • Pope Francis: Visit to Ireland in 2018 may include North Religion & Beliefs Paddy Agnew
  • Ask Brian: How do I keep students engaged with science? Education Brian Mooney
  • Paul Nuttall replaces Nigel Farage as Ukip leader UK
  • Brexit vote highlights need for Irish reunification, says SF MEP Irish News Barry Roche
  • Visa requests from Yemen, Eritrea and Iraq most likely to fail Social Affairs Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Appeal issued as gardaí ‘very concerned’ over missing man Irish News
  • Rapist calls victim ‘filthy prostitute’ during sentence hearing Criminal Court Isabel Hayes
  • Bernadette Scully pleads not guilty to manslaughter of daughter (11) Circuit Court Natasha Reid
  • Zimbabwe issues new currency amid cash crisis Africa
  • House repossessed after no repayments made since 2010 Circuit Court Ray Managh
  • Manchester police launch soccer child abuse inquiry UK
  • Minister says further 23 ‘staffless’ libraries to open extra hours Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Zuma fights for political life at marathon ANC meeting Africa
  • LÉ Samuel Beckett rescues over 500 migrants Europe
  • Matteo Renzi plays the ground game in referendum campaign Europe James Politi
  • Radon levels in Wicklow home were equal to 56 X-rays a day Environment Dan Griffin
  • Young Syrian girl sends harrowing tweets of Aleppo bombing Middle East
  • Man who offered ‘cheaper” energy service gets suspended sentence Circuit Court Aoife NicArdghail , Fiona Ferguson
  • Man arrested over attempted armed robbery at post office Crime & Law
  • Ohio State University attack investigated as possible terrorism US
  • Man (29) in ‘sexsomnia’ case to go on trial for a third time Circuit Court
  • Concern after Moroccan state TV shows women how to hide domestic violence Africa
  • Masked man who attacked gardaí with meat cleaver convicted Circuit Court Conor Gallagher , Fiona Ferguson
  • Man arrested over Limerick knife and acid attack is released without charge Crime & Law David Raleigh
  • Man who put lead around child’s neck while abusing her is jailed Criminal Court Sonya Mclean , Isabel Hayes
  • Man had explosive device components in college locker, court hears Courts Alison O'Riordan
  • Charleston church massacre accused to act as own lawyer US
  • Trial of mother accused of child abuse opens in Derry Crime & Law George Jackson
  • Group calls for withdrawal of ‘false’ symphysiotomy claims Health Paul Cullen
  • Moderate France looks to Fillon to halt rise of far right Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Health bosses reject demand by Cork maternity consultants Health Paul Cullen
  • Man guilty of firing shot which hit woman in her neck Circuit Court Olivia Kelleher
  • Arlene Foster would meet Pope Francis if he visits the North Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Pope’s visit ‘will not clash’ with potential abortion vote Politics Harry McGee , Ciarán D'Arcy , Michael O'Regan
  • Trump offers olive branch to Cuba but also waves a big stick World Simon Carswell
  • Mary Robinson abandons plans to store archive in Mayo family home Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • North considers allowing abortion for fatal foetal abnormality Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Foster families in Turkey under investigation over coup Europe
  • Doctor allegedly admitted cutting C-section patient in ‘wrong place’ Health Liz Farsaci
  • Donald Trump faces second state recount in Pennsylvania US Simon Carswell
  • Shane Ross publishes Ministerial plans after six months in office Politics Harry McGee
  • Texas reports first locally-transmitted case of Zika US
  • Court of Appeal directs return of children to Australia with mother Crime & Law
  • Religious delegation from Syria in Ireland to campaign against EU sanctions Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Court rules convicted child abuser has served his sentence Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • Papal visit a chance to tackle ‘silencing’ of priests Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Cuban Ambassador appreciates President Higgins 'position of solidarity' Politics
  • 'Dysfunction, disconnection, elitism and narcissism' Oireachtas
  • 'I sleep on Grafton Street, in a doorway' Social Affairs
  • Adorable Dublin dog takes part in mannequin challenge Offbeat
  • Adrien Brody stars in Wes Anderson's Christmas advert Offbeat
  • Francois Fillon: 'The left means failure' Europe
  • Moroccan state TV shows women how to use make-up to hide signs of domestic violence World
  • Looking back at Pope John Paul II's visit to Ireland Irish News

  • Sport

  • TV View: No headgear, but it was still the Katie Taylor we know Sport Mary Hannigan
  • Angling Notes: Ireland nets gold in world championships Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Munster trounce Treviso and give Erasmus a happy headache Pro12 Declan Rooney
  • Katie Taylor back to winning ways after Wembley victory Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Ireland’s faith in system sees them rise above chaos to beat Wallabies International Gerry Thornley
  • Garry Ringrose shows glimpse of future as he ducks, weaves and hits hard International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ireland’s rugby warriors make it a November to remember International Gerry Thornley
  • Ireland’s success down to collective effort, says CJ Stander International John O'Sullivan
  • Ken Early: Football struggles to unite during Rainbow Laces campaign Soccer Ken Early
  • Come on now, sports fans, show some cop on and put phone away Sport Malachy Clerkin
  • Liam Toland: Ireland make mistakes and win – this is extremely good news International Liam Toland
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • England’s Vunipola set to miss Six Nations with knee injury Rugby
  • Mercedes may suspend Lewis Hamilton for ignoring orders Other Sports Paul Weaver
  • ‘Exactly what the Premier League needed’ - Klopp impresses Robbie Keane English Soccer
  • Shay’s Short Game: Ground-breaking co-sanctioning agreement in Scotland Golf Shay Keenan
  • Michael Cheika says Eddie Jones has tarnished his legacy in Australia Rugby Gerard Meagher
  • German state broadcasters fail to win Olympic rights in 2024 Other Sports
  • Child abuse scandal: Unconscious Barry Bennell taken to hospital English Soccer
  • Tiger Woods returns to centre stage Golf Philip Reid
  • In-form Gordon Elliott aims to continue momentum at Fairyhouse Racing Brian O'Connor
  • McCormack aims to win European Cross Country title Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Tony Pulis deceived tribunal and must pay Crystal Palace €3.77m, judge rules English Soccer Ed Arrons
  • Philippe Coutinho to be out for up to six weeks English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Second professional bout comes along quickly for Katie Taylor after win Other Sports Johnny Watterson

  • Business

  • How business leaders can help solve our homeless crisis Retail & Services Michael Carey
  • JOE and Her drop the ‘ie’ in bid to pick up on growing TV market Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Business sentiment at lowest level of year after Trump election Economy Colin Gleeson
  • Gold Circle members brassed off by Aer Lingus changes Transport & Tourism Brian Boyd
  • The Promise of a ‘Think Big and Live Large’ President Economy Robert Shiller
  • Cerberus clears €860m loan linked to Project Eagle Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Deadline looms for companies on new legislation Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Revenues fall 3.3% at Aryzta on ‘subdued’ European market Agribusiness & Food Fiona Reddan
  • Central Bank boosts staff numbers for Brexit insurers Financial Services
  • What will Italy’s constitutional-reform referendum mean for the euro? Economy
  • Venture capital firm Draper Esprit eyes €30.6m profit Business Colin Gleeson
  • No Brexit downturn as Kainos increases revenue by 9% Technology Colin Gleeson
  • UK think tank plans legal challenge over EEA membership Economy
  • Kaupthing to sell off Coast, Oasis and Warehouse Retail & Services
  • Pretax profits down 28% at Aberdeen Asset Management Financial Services
  • A ‘year of two halves’ for the economy, says Investec Economy
  • One51 ‘cautious’ over UK economy as Brexit hits profits Manufacturing Colin Gleeson
  • Ervia’s Gas Networks Ireland sells €625m of bonds Energy & Resources Joe Brennan
  • Revenues advance 3.3% at Donegal Investment Group Agribusiness & Food
  • OECD downgrades Irish growth forecast but global economy boosted Economy
  • Smurfit Kappa in battle to join London’s FTSE 100 Markets Joe Brennan
  • Retail sales down in October but up on last year Retail & Services Colin Gleeson
  • Ross questions timing of pope’s visit before possible abortion vote Transport & Tourism Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Qatar Airways confirms Dublin-Doha flights Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Sale of Gresham most significant in booming hotel market Commercial Property Colin Gleeson
  • Time rejects takeover bid from billionaire investor Media & Marketing
  • Opec makes last-ditch bid to save oil deal Energy & Resources
  • How to . . . deal with iCloud calendar spam Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Gervaise Slowey out, Adrian Serle in at Communicorp Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Eurostat says Ireland’s tax-to-GDP ratio now lowest in Europe Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Brazil joins Paris Club of wealthy creditor nations Economy
  • Your child’s nativity play is just a big guilt trip Work Emma Jacobs
  • Irish tourism enjoyed its ‘best year ever’ in 2016 Transport & Tourism Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Britain may leave EU with no future trade deal, Bruton warns Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • CSO to publish data capturing impact of Brexit on Ireland Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • IBRC liquidators get court approval for repayment process Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Harry Crosbie denies obstructing Nama efforts to recover debt Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • European shares slip due to worries over Italian banks Markets
  • Nualtra fails to force UK rival into court cross-examination Health & Pharma Mark Paul
  • Shares fall across Europe on back of Italian bank woes Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Connolly’s Red Mills sues supplier over ingredients Agribusiness & Food
  • INM heads had major dispute over price tag on Newstalk Media & Marketing Mark Paul , Ciarán Hancock

  • Opinion

  • National Children’s Choir Letters
  • Birth certificates Letters
  • Pearse’s final order of surrender Letters
  • Making way for driverless cars Letters
  • Tobacco and packaging Letters
  • Meningitis B vaccine Letters
  • Domestic violence Bill Letters
  • Neutrality – theory and practice Letters
  • Primary education in urgent need of investment Letters
  • The quality of mercy Letters
  • Peak efficiency – An Irishman’s Diary on 50 years of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team Opinion John G O’Dwye
  • Pay and the public sector Letters
  • You cannot decry public drug use and object to injecting centres Editorial Una Mullally
  • US and UK moves on corporation tax pose serious challenge for Ireland Opinion Shaun Murphy
  • Fidel Castro: tragedy of a revolution that turned sour Opinion Tom Hennigan
  • Garda representatives crossing a line Editorial
  • Why the National Museum will benefit from Seanad relocation Opinion Peter Finnegan
  • Birmingham families must be represented at new inquests Opinion Patricia Mac Bride
  • Give me Michael D’s measured take on Fidel Castro over Trump’s vitriol any day Opinion Colum Kenny

  • Life & Style

  • Waterford woman wins young chef award with lamb dish Food & Drink Patsy McGarry
  • Children of working mothers have better social and everyday skills Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • ‘I was 42, a mother, on anti-depressants. I could not proceed with this pregnancy’ People Alana Kirk
  • Tried and Tested: Skin care with grown up ingredients that work Beauty Dominique McMullan
  • Lift your spirits and let your hair down for Christmas party season Fashion Deidre McQuillan
  • If it’s noon, don’t read this: it’s your most productive hour Health & Family
  • After five years abroad, I’m asking myself where do I belong? Generation Emigration Lisa Rigney

  • Culture

  • Warm Inventions find magic in Dublin's Martello towers for new album Culture Éamon Sweeney
  • Dracula agus Hurlamaboc ar fáil anois ar Léigh Linn Treibh
  • The cocky Co Louth racing driver who was ‘better than Senna’ Culture Tara Brady
  • Fíorais agus a leanann Treibh Alan Titley
  • Chun an tsiopa leabhar leat anois! Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Books: hits and misses in 2016 Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Sunday night’s TV: Better off Abroad – ramping up the expat envy in Hong Kong tv-radio-web Kevin Courtney
  • Pop Corner: Rationale drops Prodigal Son; Selena Gomez gets unbroken at the AMAs Music Ailbhe Malone
  • A Flemish author’s debt to Dublin: bedsits, bars and Barrytown Books Jan Vantoortelboom
  • Donald Trump, Martin John and sexual assault: not an easy read but a timely one Books Joanna Walsh
  • William Trevor’s breakthrough book Books Denis Sampson
  • Trailer: Crash & Burn Film