Article Archive

October 19th 2018

• • News

  • Prosecutor says Act being used to impede drink-driving cases Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Senator from Traveller background rows in on Casey remarks Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Dublin property owners to be told next month if they will lose front garden Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Drug-driving testing levels vary dramatically across the State Crime & Law Jack Power
  • Next phase of Brexit negotiations will require much sleight of hand Politics Patrick Smyth
  • Catholic Church faces federal inquiry into sex abuse US
  • Merkel and Macron slip out for beers – without The Man Who Made Brexit Politics Pat Leahy
  • Kosovo votes to create national army over Serb objections Europe
  • Crime gangs trafficking children from Nigeria to Ireland for sex trade, says Europol Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • West trying to smear China over Xinjiang detention centres – newspaper Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Grant of €1m for ‘updating’ of National Opera House in Wexford Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Peter Casey accused of playing Trump card on Tipperary trip Politics Harry McGee
  • Brexit: Varadkar says transition extension is not alternative to Border backstop Europe Pat Leahy
  • Council agrees to help rid Dublin neighbourhood of hated weed Environment Conor Pope
  • Trump criticised after he praises politician for assaulting reporter US Peter Walker
  • Brexit transition period extension ‘not a threat’ to UK, Coveney says Politics Simon Carswell
  • DUP hits out at Taoiseach’s ‘despicable, low and rotten’ Brexit comments Politics
  • Man to be sentenced for sexually assaulting his four cousins Circuit Court Jessica Magee
  • Peter Casey considers withdrawing from Áras race after Traveller comments Politics Harry McGee , Vivienne Clarke
  • Man was serving suspended sentence for sexual assault when he raped woman Criminal Court Sarah Jane Murphy , Jessica Magee
  • Children among those honoured for bravely saving others from drowning Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Eoghan Murphy defends paying €300m-plus to private landlords Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Bakery at centre of ‘gay cake’ case closes Belfast city centre outlet Irish News
  • Woman injured ‘tram surfing’ on Luas awarded €550,000 High Court
  • Jordan economy groans under the weight of refugee crisis Middle East Michael Jansen
  • At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in northern India Asia-Pacific
  • Travellers have ‘no respect for land or people’, Tipperary councillor says Social Affairs Jack Power
  • Jury out in case in which woman accused of slicing civil servant’s throat Criminal Court Ruaidhrí Giblin , Natasha Reid
  • Brexit: ‘It is an unknown and nobody likes uncertainty’ Irish News Simon Carswell
  • Full details of fare changes across rail and bus networks announced Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Brexit: Barnier says Border problem could cause talks to fail Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Student wins case over refusal of place at Army Cadet School High Court Mary Carolan
  • Macedonia’s parliament approves name change deal with Greece Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • National 24-hour crackdown on speeding motorists begins Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Conservatives urged to unite behind Theresa May over Brexit transition time UK Denis Staunton
  • Irish Sky subscribers may lose access to dozens of channels in no-deal Brexit Consumer Conor Pope
  • Khashoggi died in consulate ‘fight’, says Saudi Arabia Middle East
  • Sligo council and Lissadell owners agree on aspects of €5m legal bill Politics Mary Carolan
  • Kerry farmer found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter of neighbour Criminal Court Anne Lucey
  • Asia and Europe send strong message to Donald Trump Europe Patrick Smyth
  • EU court orders Poland to suspend contested judicial appointments Europe Derek Scally
  • Turkish police search forest, coastal city for Khashoggi’s remains Middle East
  • Hong Kong-flagged ship guards repel Somali pirates in gun battle Africa
  • Irish Rail warns of delays on Maynooth line after vehicle damages level crossing Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • Brazil’s overhauled congress to be dominated by hard right World Tom Hennigan
  • Afghanistan postpones Kandahar elections after police chief killed Asia-Pacific
  • ‘I am responding to requests to stand’: Higgins defends contesting second term Politics Vivienne Clarke
  • Teachers overseas may be interviewed for jobs at home via Skype Education Carl O'Brien
  • End CAO points race to ease pupils’ anxiety, says school principal president Education Carl O'Brien
  • Ireland on course for lowest number of road fatalities since records began Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Khashoggi murder sends ‘chilling’ press freedom message - Coveney Politics Simon Carswell
  • Disillusioned Palestinians talk of new uprising in West Bank Middle East Mehul Srivastava
  • Exams encourage idea maths is hard and boring, says top mathematician Science Kevin O'Sullivan
  • UK’s Brexit transition period may be extended Politics Denis Staunton , Patrick Smyth , Pat Leahy
  • ‘IFSC of the bioeconomy’ announced for Co Tipperary Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Brexit and beyond: EU ready to move on even if Britain cannot Irish News Pat Leahy
  • A dispute between neighbours that ended on a quiet country lane Criminal Court Anne Lucey
  • Irishmen killed in forgotten first World War battle to be remembered Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Victim’s brain ‘swirled around skull’, Swords murder trial told High Court Eoin Reynolds
  • UK Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary released from prison UK
  • Brexit: May gets small comfort in Brussels, even smaller back home UK Denis Staunton
  • EU leaders take a break from Brexit talks and go for a beer Offbeat
  • Varadkar: Transition extension is not alternative to Border backstop Politics
  • Agitated humpback whale hits over-eager diver with its tail Offbeat
  • Trump: 'Certainly looks' like Jamal Khashoggi is dead US
  • Peter Casey accused of playing Trump card on campaign trail Politics

  • Sport

  • Daniel Kearney undaunted as he sets high targets for Cork Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Niall Scannell out of Munster’s clash with Gloucester European Cup
  • Marty Moore earns starting place for Ulster’s meeting with Racing European Cup
  • Jose Mourinho warned over Manchester United’s late kick-off Champions League
  • Ashley Chesters remains top dog at Valderrama as weather hits again Golf
  • Lewis Hamilton revving towards potential fifth Formula One title Other Sports
  • Will Addison ready and willing to add to Joe Schmidt’s options European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • Bath to make unprecedented request for Toulouse game to be replayed European Cup Gerard Meagher
  • Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • Leona Maguire’s LPGA hopes ended by a single shot Golf Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Weekend Premier League team news English Soccer
  • Five-star display sees Dundalk break points record in style National League
  • Klopp happy for Liverpool to prioritise solidity over swagger English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Manchester United try to play on front foot, Mourinho insists English Soccer Jamie Jackson , Dominic Fifield
  • Leicester bounce back with bonus-point win over Scarlets European Cup
  • Barcelona coach Valverde plays down Neymar rumours Other Sports
  • Leinster’s transformation still a thing of wonder to Guy Easterby European Cup Gavin Cummiskey
  • Jordan Larmour in at fullback for Leinster’s trip to Toulouse European Cup
  • Underdogs have their day as they feel Dublin’s bite at Parnell Park Gaelic Football Cóilín Duffy
  • Toulouse not as fearsome as they once were; GAA needs more referees Sport Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Kevin De Bruyne set for Manchester City return against Burnley English Soccer
  • Bayern Munich threaten media over ‘disrespectful’ reporting Sport
  • GAA needs new referees as numbers continue to dwindle Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Collins braced for the threat of Ballyea – and a rampant Kelly Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Graeme McDowell falls back at CJ Cup as Koepka charges Golf
  • José Mourinho faces another defining moment at his old haunt English Soccer Barney Ronay
  • Wimbledon will bring in final set tie-breaks from 2019 Other Sports
  • Stephen Rochford joins Donegal management team Gaelic Football

  • Business

  • Getting to the Core of damaging business problems Work Olive Keogh
  • Negotiating the first steps to networking on the international stage Work Stephen Onakuse
  • Fortnite furore, Trump’s climate change, and the ‘backstop to the backstop’ Economy Laura Slattery
  • ‘I have made plenty of mistakes – and still do – but no regrets’ Retail & Services Ruth O'Connor
  • M&G backs Finance Ireland’s foray into mortgages Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Uber takes a detour with plan to provide temporary staff Retail & Services
  • Mytaxi app gets Storm Ali boost to achieve record quarter Retail & Services Colin Gleeson
  • Irish firms are struggling to prepare for life after Brexit Economy Cliff Taylor
  • FDI to Republic takes steep dive under Trump tax reforms Economy Charlie Taylor
  • European shares eke out weekly gains Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Capital flows to US; bankers and bonuses; and a new mortgage market entrant Business Dominic Coyle
  • Fit out company Mivan to create 40 jobs in North Construction Francess McDonnell
  • Procter & Gamble enjoys surprise rise in first-quarter sales Retail & Services
  • John FitzGerald: Dublin’s bus network needs major overhaul Economy John FitzGerald
  • One third of Irish planes could be grounded by a no-deal Brexit Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • Finalists explore new ways to fight disease and help foreign pharmas access EU markets Innovation Barry McCall
  • Aryzta cost-cutting advisor hired by Australian poultry giant Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy , Joe Brennan
  • Hands On: Does Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro live up to the hype? Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg joins Facebook Technology
  • DowDuPont to take $4.6bn charge prompting share fall Agribusiness & Food
  • Dilosk to buy Leeds Building Society’s €182m Irish mortgages Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Electric Picnic generates €1.9m profit, up from €369k in 2017 Media & Marketing Colin Gleeson
  • Dundalk food company to close with 169 job losses Agribusiness & Food Elaine Keogh
  • INBS inquiry hearings delayed by Fingleton ill health Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Has Greencore’s Coveney saved his job by unravelling his US strategy? Agribusiness & Food Joe Brennan
  • China’s economic growth weakest since global crash Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Average cost of an Irish hotel room in now nearly €150 per night Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • French tyre maker Michelin warns of declining sales Manufacturing

  • Opinion

  • Jamal Khashoggi and the House of Saud Letters
  • Conscientious objection Letters
  • Retaining medical staff in hospitals Letters
  • Rehab and Justice for Polio Survivors Letters
  • Blasphemy referendum Letters
  • The silent minority Letters
  • Seumas O’Kelly centenary Letters
  • Referendum fatigue Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • The race for the Áras Letters
  • Brexit and summit negotiations Letters
  • Irish Times view on the EU summit: worrying weeks ahead as shape of Brexit remains unclear Editorial
  • Noel Whelan: Ignorance of Ireland returns to bite Tories Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Talking Turkey – Frank McNally on what the Johnsons could learn from the past Opinion Frank McNally
  • Irish Times view on Dublin’s College Green ‘plaza’ Editorial
  • Oliver Callan: Higgins’s age is an asset, not a liability Opinion Oliver Callan

  • Life & Style

  • What’s making you happy? Jinny’s reading, breastfeeding and a warm welcome home People
  • In 1957, I spotted the 16th man in Croke Park People AJ Hobbins
  • Are you Halloween ready? I’m scarily smug about it People Róisín Ingle
  • Dear reader, your ‘acidity and flatulence’ explain your ‘noises’ Health & Family Louise Ní Chríodáin
  • People are forgetting what it's like to do their own ironing People Hilary Fannin
  • Prince Harry and Meghan join mental health group hug on Bondi Beach People
  • What will €270,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Latvia and Co Laois? Take 5 Emma Cullinan
  • Mental health and the workplace: ‘I was told to cheer up and not be so negative’ Health & Family Geraldine Walsh
  • New Zealand wants Irish teachers, but what are they offering? Abroad Peter McGuire
  • Mary Midgley obituary: Moral philosopher and critic of Dawkins and academic imperialism People
  • Paul Allen obituary: Microsoft co-founder who was a billionaire philanthropist and sports team owner People
  • Buswells Hotel: ‘The third house of the Oireachtas’ People Graham Clifford
  • Eileen Style Queen, one of Ireland's unlikely Instagram stars People
  • Check out Dublin's latest funky hotel, the Devlin in Ranelagh Homes & Property

  • Culture

  • Six of the best films to see at the cinema this weekend Film Donald Clarke , Tara Brady
  • Halloween: Entertaining, scary, illogical sequel-slash-reboot Film Tara Brady
  • Aaron Parks: Little Big review – Jazz is in safe hands Music Cormac Larkin
  • The Cranberries: ‘Everyone Else is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’ – Still spellbinding after all these years Music Eamon Sweeney
  • Nine of the best TV shows to watch this weekend tv-radio-web Kevin Courtney
  • Candy Crush: It’s back, and this time it brought friends Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • How will U2’s pro-EU message go down in the UK? ‘It will be interesting’ Culture Deirdre Falvey
  • Richard Ashcroft: Natural Rebel review – A craggy voice on an uninteresting album Music Dean Van Nguyen
  • ‘The Lost Letters of William Woolf’ is a powerful call to slow down Books Maria Dickenson
  • Anna Burns: from rank outsider to No 1 bestseller Books Martin Doyle
  • ‘I am a poet without a landscape, a woman poet without a narrative heritage’ Books Christine Murray
  • Almost every film in cinemas this week, reviewed and rated Film Donald Clarke , Tara Brady
  • What other unsexy dances might Seann Walsh and Katya Jones do on Strictly? tv-radio-web Gavin Haynes
  • Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ as a rock opera? Jesus Christ... Culture Donald Clarke
  • Karan Casey: Hieroglyphs that Tell the Tale review – A great leap forward Music Siobhan Long
  • ‘I love to work with dogs. A clever actor can follow their lead’ Film Tara Brady
  • Javier Bardem condemns ‘public lynching’ of Woody Allen Film
  • Galway 2020: no sponsorship raised in six months and almost €130,000 spent on fees Culture Lorna Siggins
  • The movie quiz: Who is the fake president? Film Donald Clarke
  • Touch Me Not: The transgressive sex is not the problem; it’s the lack of humour Film Donald Clarke
  • Dogman: A Shakespearean tragedy with added bite Film Tara Brady
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween – good, clean, family fun Film Tara Brady
  • Video: The Battle of Le Pilly Heritage