Article Archive

September 20th 2018

• • News

  • The dodgy science of wiping your backside Science William Reville
  • Q&A: Are ideas for Garda reform new or recycled? Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • EU targets dynamic new relationship with Africa Europe Patrick Smyth
  • FG Senators and TDs criticise Ross over Dublin Bus redesign Politics Fiach Kelly
  • May trying to strike right note at EU leaders’ travelling roadshow Europe Patrick Smyth
  • Plastic recycling must increase 80% by 2030 to meet EU targets Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Irish patients still pay for cuts introduced in the 1980s, study claims Health Conor Pope
  • Kavanaugh accuser calls for FBI investigation into alleged assault US Suzanne Lynch
  • Levies could raise €27m from vacant Dublin sites in 2020 Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Gardaí in specialist units ‘not superior’ to local gardaí – commission Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Harris rules out change to three-day wait for abortions Politics Pat Leahy , Simon Carswell
  • Tomorrow’s Garda recruits might progress on merit, not ‘pull’ Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Stark divisions on future of Irish Border evident at EU summit Politics Patrick Smyth , Pat Leahy
  • Abe re-elected as party leader paving way to become longest serving PM Asia-Pacific
  • Dundalk murder: Man (48) to appear in court over woman’s death Irish News Elaine Keogh
  • Case of woman accused of obtaining abortion pills for daughter adjourned Crime & Law
  • DUP welcomes back Ian Paisley after recall petition fails Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • Potentially ‘nasty’ storm may hit Ireland this weekend Irish News Jack Power , Colin Gleeson
  • Detailed backstop proposals urgently needed, Varadkar tells May Irish News Patrick Smyth , Eoin Burke-Kennedy , Simon Carswell , Vivienne Clarke
  • Venice mayor prosposes ban on tourists sitting and lying on ground Europe
  • Bunny Carr, former RTÉ presenter, dies aged 91 Irish News
  • City vacant: Dublin’s hundreds of multimillion-euro empty sites and properties Environment Olivia Kelly , Paul Scott
  • Cocaine production in Colombia reaches record high, says UN World Joe Parkin Daniels
  • America can no longer carry the world on its shoulders US Janan Ganesh
  • Four children killed in Netherlands as train hits cargo bicycle Europe
  • Eyes turn to Washington after Korean summit breakthrough Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Girl and woman critical following two shark attacks in Australia Asia-Pacific
  • Fisherman in court charged with murdering woman in Dundalk District Court Elaine Keogh
  • ‘A wrestler never dies.’ Afghan bomb victims live on in legend Asia-Pacific Rod Nordland , Fatima Faizi
  • Child surgery waiting lists for scoliosis ‘an exercise in manipulation’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Pope has not yet replied to mother-and-baby home memo, Zappone says Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Micheál Martin queries PAC move to examine Presidential Office costs Politics Mark Hilliard , Harry McGee
  • Armed man commits robbery at Killiney Shopping Centre Irish News
  • Brexit summit: Varadkar ‘reassured’ of EU backing Politics Paddy Smyth
  • Russian election authorities cancel results over vote rigging Asia-Pacific Isabel Gorst
  • TG4 apologises after CGI clip shows caravan kicked off cliff Irish News Jack Power
  • Eoghan Murphy defends Government response to Storm Ali Politics Harry McGee
  • Boy (15) with ‘serious’ drug addiction to be placed in secure care High Court Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • Orla Tinsley documentary led to surge in donor card requests Health Colin Gleeson
  • Inequality in the home the ‘root’ of domestic violence, says expert Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Ombudsman highlights progress in end-of-life care support Social Affairs Elaine Edwards
  • Hungary warns of retaliation if Ukraine acts on dual citizenship spat Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • EU to step up co-operation with north Africa to combat illegal migration Irish News Patrick Smyth
  • BAI issues new rules dealing with tweets in live broadcasts Politics Harry McGee
  • Timing of examination into costs of presidency raises concerns Politics Harry McGee , Mark Hilliard
  • British public will not stomach lower food quality – Micheál Martin Politics Harry McGee
  • Big cuts in Garda overtime ordered by Drew Harris to reduce costs Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Golf prison artist cleared of murder and released after 27 years US
  • Four die after woman opens fire at US pharmacy chain premises US
  • Solution to growing rural homelessness problem put forward Social Affairs Peter Murtagh
  • Budget the acid test for how ‘lone parents treated’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • National Ploughing Championships: A lot more than just ploughing Environment Peter Murtagh
  • At least 136 bodies recovered after ferry capsizes in Tanzania Africa
  • Exhibition marking centenary of Markievicz’s election opens Politics Aine McMahon
  • Macron puts the boot in after May’s Brexit breakfast blunder Politics Daniel Boffey
  • Presidential hopeful Sarah Louise Mulligan ejected from Dublin meeting Irish News Colin Gleeson
  • Swiss authorities liaising with family of woman killed in storm Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • PAC should be able to examine spending by Office of the President – McDowell Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Greyhound owners urged to be vigilant after seven dogs reported stolen Crime & Law Aine McMahon
  • Stakes raised as Blasey Ford agrees to testify against Kavanaugh US Suzanne Lynch
  • Budget: Donohoe pledges tax cuts for low and middle income earners Politics Pat Leahy
  • 'Hard to imagine anything happened', Trump defends Kavanaugh US
  • Varadkar: Ireland preparing for no-deal Brexit 'should it occur' Politics
  • Meet the Limerick man with a house full of model airplanes Offbeat
  • TG4 air caravan themed ident before Storm Ali fatality news coverage Irish News
  • Chequers proposal 'will not work' say EU leaders Brexit
  • Tiny Turtle - Fortnite: Youtube's Meath millionaires Ireland

  • Sport

  • Hit The Bid looking for more favourable conditions at Newbury Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Girls winning numbers game again on Irish Youth Olympic team Other Sports Niamh Griffin
  • Joanne O’Riordan: Let’s keep the fire burning for women in sport Sport Joanne O'Riordan
  • Sport Ireland criticises Wada and IOC as Russia reinstatement looms Sport Johnny Watterson
  • Canning reflects on Galway’s year of dropping short Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Leahy’s ‘my way or the highway’ approach not doing him any favours Sport Mary Hannigan
  • GAA Statistics: The AFL's 'Irish Experiment' through the years Gaelic Football Eamon Donoghue
  • The Irish provinces' standout performers in the Pro14 so far Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • United win and City lose in Champions League, Joe Canning reflects on Galway’s summer Sport Patrick Madden
  • Uefa await referee’s report before making Ronaldo decision Champions League
  • Arteta refuses to blame Man City loss on Guardiola absence Champions League Paul Wilson
  • José Mourinho quick to praise full-backs after Young Boys win Champions League
  • Equestrian: Team Ireland sit 10th of 25 in North Carolina Other Sports Margie McLoone
  • Danny Cipriani left out of England training squad International Gerard Meagher
  • RWC 2019: natural disaster could be a real threat in Japan International Robert Kitson
  • Wada facing crisis after deciding to lift Russia’s three-year ban Other Sports Sean Ingle
  • McFarland makes six changes for Ulster’s Cheetahs clash Pro14
  • Premier League and English FA look for balance over Brexit English Soccer
  • CJ Stander returns to Munster XV for trip to Cardiff Pro14
  • Real Madrid’s new No 7 - Mariano Díaz is one to watch Champions League Sid Lowe
  • Kernohan gets first start in competitive match for Ulster Pro14 John O'Sullivan
  • JJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as Carbery retains 10 jersey Pro14 John O'Sullivan
  • Cristiano Ronaldo set for one-game ban after red card Champions League
  • All-Ireland Youth and Open Regatta a trial for those hopeful of international action Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Sailing: no Irish entries in November’s Route du Rhum transatlantic race Other Sports David O'Brien
  • Shane Lowry one shot off the lead at Portugal Masters Golf
  • Bray backers hoping for a miracle but are in it for the long haul National League Emmet Malone
  • Conor Dunne remains in limbo while Eddie Dunbar thrives at Team Sky Soccer Shane Stokes
  • Chelsea get the win on a wild night in northern Greece Soccer Sachin Nakrani
  • Caulfield says players must perform as Cork target win to extend title race National League Emmet Malone
  • Vorskla Poltava no match for Aubameyang and Arsenal Soccer Amy Lawrence
  • Manchester City defeat points to need for a few rough edges Champions League Jonathan Wilson
  • Tiger Woods in a share of the lead at Tour Championship Golf Ewan Murray
  • Leigh Griffiths the difference as Celtic leave it late Soccer

  • Business

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: might break the bank, but not your nose Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Nearly half of Irish business leaders see housing as impediment to growth Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Gayle Bowen to head up Pinsent Masons’ Dublin office Retail & Services
  • Somers gets €5.75m pay day from sale of Irish Stock Exchange Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Trade union insists Ryanair offer direct employment to pilots Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Philosophers key as artificial intelligence and biotech advance Innovation Michael McAleer
  • Angling for Irish start-ups changing Ireland's fishing sector Innovation Charlie Taylor
  • Apple’s smartwatch gets an upgrade Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Security experts aim to keep business travellers safe with new app Innovation Olive Keogh
  • Irish tech firms see VC funding fall for first time since 2011 Technology Ciara O'Brien , Charlie Taylor
  • New online property crowdfunding platform goes live Technology Charlie Taylor
  • To block or not to block? Online tools for taking on trolls Technology Marie Boran
  • Google to sign off on Inbox in 2019 Technology Marie Boran
  • How autonomous cars pose a threat to airlines Innovation Michael Sheridan
  • Adobe’s Irish subsidiary to pay $3.2bn dividend to its parent Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Sale of Belfast’s Havelock House marks end of broadcasting history Media & Marketing
  • If you feel as if you’re being watched, you probably are Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • HCL strike would make Eir call centre handover even messier Technology
  • Despite the obituaries, the Orla Kiely brand is far from dead Retail & Services
  • Construction of new buildings may not cut high rents Business Fiona Reddan
  • Nama could be questioned on sale of Quinlan Private loans Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • iPhone models mark 10 years in existence Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Gobo will filter ‘scuttering gobsheens’ out of your social media feed Technology Marie Boran
  • Ig Nobel Prize winners ask who reads the f*****g manual? Technology Marie Boran
  • Stock exchange CEO’s €5.75m pay day, Ryanair turbulence, and more warnings of a slowdown Economy Michael McAleer
  • Providence Resources reduces losses after amending Barryroe deal Energy & Resources Peter Hamilton
  • Currency moves to knock £175m off Diageo sales Agribusiness & Food
  • Over 100 M&A deals forecast for Ireland with inbound investors betting big Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Pot mania on the markets has all the hallmarks of the cryptocurrency craze Health & Pharma
  • Brexit is a ‘lose, lose, lose’ damage limitation exercise, says Coveney Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Five things you need to know about why the Irish Border is blocking a Brexit deal Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Global economic growth has peaked, OECD says Economy
  • Fate of Sky to be sealed on Saturday Media & Marketing Arash Massoudi
  • Grafton investing €500,000 in Chadwicks brand this year Construction Peter Hamilton
  • Ryanair board survives agm intact but dissatisfaction evident Transport & Tourism
  • Turkey to slash public spending over currency crisis Economy
  • Life insurance giant to offer customers health tracker option Health & Pharma
  • Short-term digital sales tax agreement possible before end of 2018 Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Ferrari confirms that its SUV is on the way Transport & Tourism Neil Briscoe
  • The Irish man putting his stamp on Copenhagen’s music scene Work Barbara McCarthy
  • Fianna Fáil wants housing, health and company supports at centre of budget Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Planning permission granted for 8 apartments at Merrion Square townhouse Construction
  • IPhone Xs review: A bit of bling and the screen is great Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Backlash over Dublin bus routes could become new water charges Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • Mylan claims HSE could save €42m with use of biosimilar drug for arthritis Health & Pharma Peter Hamilton
  • Irish retailers can apply for grants to help grow online sales Retail & Services Laura Slattery
  • Meath twins take home €5m for Minecraft videos on YouTube Technology Gordon Deegan
  • Nama says housing supply gap could take four years to close Business Mark Hilliard
  • Stock markets rise as US-China trade worries fade Markets
  • State stands out in EU for biomethane potential, event hears Agribusiness & Food Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Hands on with the new Apple Watch Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Audio news firm Noa adds ‘New York Times’ and ‘Economist’ to app Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Ryanair seeks tax law changes to deal with industrial relations issue Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Galway supplement business investing €500,000 in manufacturing plant Health & Pharma Peter Hamilton

  • Opinion

  • Our problems in perspective Letters
  • Naming schools Letters
  • The Irish Times view on the state of Irish farming: threats and opportunities Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on personal injuries: the great giveaway Editorial
  • Report has got it wrong on the future governance of the Garda Opinion Denis Bradley
  • Ploughing an historic furrow Letters
  • Tesco’s new retail plan Letters
  • A step in the right direction Letters
  • A deepening rural v urban divide? Letters
  • Taxation and vacant properties Letters
  • Presidential election Letters
  • Airbnb taxation Letters
  • Developers and the housing crisis Letters
  • Wariness of ‘perfidious Albion’ complicates Brexit talks Opinion Stephen Collins
  • Newton Emerson: Next stop, an electronic solution to language issue Opinion Newton Emerson
  • Second Wind – Frank McNally on a weather-delayed world premiere Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Jean Kennedy Smith to sell Hamptons estate for $35m Homes & Property
  • Kingspan boss pays €7.5m for Dalkey home in quiet deal Homes & Property Madeleine Lyons
  • Rooms with views at Monkstown two-bed for €695k New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Sea, harbour and skyline views to call your own in Dalkey for €1.695m New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Boutique Clontarf scheme is back, and this time its bigger New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Attic potential and south-facing gardens in Clonsilla from €460k New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Why does it still take seven months to sell a house in Ireland? Homes & Property Eunan O'Carroll
  • King of the hill in Monkstown for €3.75m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Rock solid sales hit €20m along 300m Dalkey stretch Homes & Property Madeleine Lyons
  • Stoneybatter home with animal attraction for €390k New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Try before you buy: a showhouse sleepover in Greystones New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Artist adds colour to reworked Portobello home for €705k New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • What will €239,000 buy in north Dublin and Mayo? Homes & Property Emma Cullinan
  • Irish architect’s big idea for a tiny place to still the mind Homes & Property Emma Cullinan
  • Victorian with good mews potential in Rathgar for €1.75m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Sibling revelry comes to an end at this D7 terrace for €495K New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Conor McGregor’s new whiskey: A taste test Drink Seáneen Sullivan
  • Married or unmarried, breaking up is hard to do Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Why contraception isn’t just about condoms and the pill Health & Family Aoife Moriarty
  • Take your daughter to work day is different for an Irish wildlife specialist in Guyana Abroad
  • London Fashion Week: 14 looks we loved from Richard Quinn to Simone Rocha Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Bunny Carr : Gentle, funny and changed how Ireland communicates People Terry Prone
  • Lovely social housing original in Sandymount for €550k New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Irish countryside one of the most romantic spots in the world... Really? Ireland Conor Pope
  • How to silence the harsh self-critic in your own head Health & Family Padraig O'Morain

  • Culture

  • Book of Durrow is on its way to the British Library Heritage Ronan McGreevy
  • Andy Irvine: ‘Being loved may be an important part of my psyche’ Music Siobhan Long
  • The Little Stranger: Ghosts in the big house are not scary part Film Donald Clarke
  • Eli Roth: ‘At a certain point there’s no more body parts to chop up’ Film Tara Brady
  • Slow Moving Clouds: Starfall review – experimental roots trio shoot for the stars Music Siobhan Long
  • Prince: Piano & a Microphone 1983 review – demo gems from the Paisley Park vaults Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • My Sponsored Life review: I’m a social influencer. I know how mad that sounds tv-radio-web Peter Crawley
  • New York Review of Books editor leaves amid uproar over #MeToo essay Books
  • Lily Allen: ‘I was pretty brazen with all my behaviour. I just didn’t care’ Music Sophie Heawood
  • ‘If you look up a house online, there’ll be 5000 views in an hour’ Music Ed Power
  • Man Booker 2018 shortlist: Irish Times reviews and judges’ views Books Martin Doyle
  • For Saoirse review: Well worth travelling up Dublin’s Champs-Élysées to see Stage Donald Clarke
  • Man Booker Prize: Anna Burns shortlisted for ‘Milkman’ Books Martin Doyle
  • Shame review: Strutting like a punk diva through a lifetime of self-doubt Stage Peter Crawley
  • Stop the lights!: What Bunny Carr’s ‘Quicksilver’ gave the language tv-radio-web Deirdre Falvey
  • My Dad’s Blind review: Singular vision of a life marred by blindness Stage Mick Heaney
  • The Cat’s Mother review: A dark comedy dressed up in hot pinks Stage Peter Crawley
  • Drip Feed review: A giant bender, and many laughs, expose a darker reality Stage Deirdre Falvey
  • The Fattest Dancer at St Bernadette’s review: A hilarious stage school send-up Stage Sara Keating
  • James Bond: Cary Joji Fukunaga to direct next 007 film Film
  • Man Booker shortlist brings mixed fortunes for Irish authors Books Martin Doyle
  • Mercury Prize 2018: Wolf Alice win for Visions of a Life Music
  • In a Word... Memory Culture Patsy McGarry
  • Former RTÉ TV presenter Bunny Carr dies aged 91 tv-radio-web
  • Examining the Book of Durrow, the Book of Kells' predecessor Heritage