Article Archive

December 28th 2018

• • News

  • Thatcher was scathing over Garda 'failure' to combat IRA activity Irish News Harry McGee
  • Margaret Thatcher’s AG woke from surgery screaming ‘we must kill’ Ian Paisley Politics Brian Hutton
  • E-voting will not be reintroduced, junior minister says Politics Harry McGee
  • Move to begin in 2019 to release State papers after 20 years Politics Harry McGee
  • Christmas in direct provision: ‘This year what I’m longing for is my freedom’ Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Leo Varadkar defends ‘vulture funds’ and criticises practices of Irish banks Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Women seeking abortions face shortfall in ultrasound facilities Health Paul Cullen
  • Zappone to renew efforts to help adopted children trace parents Politics Jennifer Bray
  • The fight to save Bewleys: FitzGerald versus Bruton Irish News Harry McGee
  • Prospect of Albert Reynolds lecture met with ‘deep gloom’ by British Politics Shane Hickey
  • State papers: Northern Ireland Office’s paperwork irked 10 Downing Street official Politics Shane Hickey
  • John Major was urged to embrace internet to keep up with US Politics
  • UVF held talks with IRA to discuss a federal Ireland Irish News
  • Irish boarding schools see surge in enrolment from ‘Brexit bounce’ Education Carl O'Brien , Jenna Clarke-Molloy
  • Ireland secretly reassured Britain it would not go to European Court over Gibraltar killings Politics Harry McGee
  • Thatcher cited need to protect ‘her boys’ in rejecting shoot-to-kill inquiry Irish News Brian Hutton
  • Haughey rejected criticism for not condemning violence in US speeches Politics Harry McGee
  • 1988: A year of constant bickering between Haughey and Thatcher Politics John Bowman
  • State papers: UK PM unconvinced IRA ended armed campaign after ceasefire Politics Shane Hickey
  • Major was furious with Clinton for granting Adams a visa Politics Shane Hickey
  • Chinook crash reaction indicative of changing attitude both sides of Border Politics Shane Hickey
  • Irish boarding schools hope Brexit will cement a return to boom-time Education Jenna Clarke-Molloy , Carl O'Brien
  • Siptu to ballot 7,000 health service staff over strike action Health Martin Wall
  • Halpin takes on boarding challenge at Cistercian College Education Conor Kane
  • Simon Coveney says FG may form rainbow coalition after next election Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Mass extinction of species is happening in Ireland, NGO says Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Desolate site in Canada honours Irish who died just after reaching their new world World Mary Boland
  • Risk of death, or capture by Libyan coast guard worth taking for Ibrahim (17) Europe Sally Hayden
  • Video game charts China’s changing LGBTI world Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • 1988: Gibraltar shootings, Dublin millennium, and Ray Houghton’s goal Irish News
  • Thatcher furious with Haughey over failure to extradite ‘mad priest’ over IRA claims Politics Harry McGee
  • New York skyline lit up blue after transformer explosion US
  • King Salman orders cabinet reshuffle after Khashoggi killing Middle East
  • US government shutdown set to continue into new year US Courtney Weaver
  • Gaeltacht education budget will double to almost €5m in 2019 Education Marie O'Halloran
  • Total of 231 transplants completed from 80 donors in 2018 Irish News David Gorman
  • Mary Robinson ‘dismayed’ at comments on visit to Emirates princess Irish News
  • Co Wicklow woman (28) dies after fall at Spanish airport Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • Motorcyclist speeding at 198km/h among 476 caught yesterday Irish News
  • Royal Mail apologises for ‘D-Day’ stamp showing US troops in Asia UK
  • Hunt urges EU to offer assurances to get Brexit deal through parliament UK
  • The Irish Times most-read of 2018: Top 50 dominated by weather, Trump and abortion Irish News Patrick Logue
  • Syrian troops enter Kurdish-held town after Turkey threatens offensive Middle East
  • Vast majority are concerned about their finances as they head into 2019 Irish News Conor Pope
  • Angelina Jolie may enter politics if ‘I’m needed’ UK
  • DRC presidential elections dogged by delays and blunders Africa
  • US withdrawal from Syria may edge Erdogan closer to Putin Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Almost 1,700 Defence Forces members served in UN operations in 2018 Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Gardaí believe Letterkenny assaults may be linked Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • Trolley patients half the levels of this time last year, but surge expected Health Jennifer Bray
  • Man wanted in Scotland over alleged rape denied bail in Dublin High Court Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • Four inpatient mental health units have conditions attached to re-registration Health Jack Power
  • Ice cream van operator ‘rammed’ rival in row over beach patches District Court Gerry McLaughlin
  • Foster mother loses High Court action over manner child was taken from her High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • New year reasons to be cheerful: Mild, dry weather Environment Sorcha Pollak
  • Bishop warns against ‘inglorious watermark’ on abortion Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Four killed as roadside bomb hits tourist bus in Giza, Egypt Middle East
  • Irish Water seeks to take up to 41m litres a day from Lough Ree Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Waterford man puts sparkle into New Year’s Eve Times Square ball Irish News
  • Gardaí investigating alleged rape in Castlebar Crime & Law Tom Shiel
  • Willie John McBride awarded CBE in UK new year’s honours Irish News Amanda Ferguson
  • White House says Trump won’t pull troops from Afghanistan Middle East
  • British PM slated for giving knighthood to top Brexiteer UK
  • Fractious Romania takes EU helm as daunting year begins Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Driver escapes unhurt after launching car into roof of tunnel Europe
  • New York skyline lit up blue after transformer explosion US
  • The Eighth: Ireland's battle over abortion Irish News
  • Guatemalan mother grieves son who died in US custody US
  • Macron security official recorded beating protesters Europe

  • Sport

  • England’s 1990 World Cup team praised for ‘not diving like other teams’ Soccer
  • Annamix makes long-awaited debut for Willie Mullins at Limerick Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Johann Van Graan looking forward to ‘special’ Leinster test Pro14
  • Road To Respect’s back-to-back credentials look rock-solid Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Connacht determined to return to winning ways against Ulster Pro14 Linley MacKenzie
  • O’Leary a dissenter but Apple’s Jade allowances make sense Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Liam Sheedy: Tipperary are ‘little bit behind’ physically Hurling
  • Solskjær says it’s up to Sánchez and Lukaku to step up at United English Soccer
  • Benefit fund for Seán Cox has raised €1.1 million so far Sport
  • Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to make a decision on Eden Hazard English Soccer David Hytner
  • Big names return for Leinster and Munster derby Pro14
  • Pellgrini praises Rice’s ability to focus on matters on the pitch English Soccer
  • Sublime Apple’s Jade eases to Christmas Hurdle victory Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Sports Review 2018: Wunderbarr – Thomas Barr strikes bronze in Berlin Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • David Mullins steers Kemboy to impressive Savills Chase success Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Sports Review 2018: Mullinalaghta march to their own beat to light up GAA landscape Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Declan Rice signs new long-term West Ham deal until 2024 English Soccer
  • The weekend’s Premier League team news English Soccer
  • Connacht complete a resounding double over Ulster Pro14 Linley MacKenzie
  • Unai Emery ranks Mohamed Salah in his top five after PSG snub English Soccer Sachin Nakrani
  • What has Aubameyang done for football? Haven’t you noticed? English Soccer Barney Ronay
  • Steven Gerrard unfazed by the pressure as he sets high targets for Rangers Soccer Ewan Murray

  • Business

  • Perrigo appeals €1.6bn Revenue tax demand Health & Pharma Mark Paul
  • Valeo accounts show food group’s €1bn assets Agribusiness & Food Mark Paul
  • Tourism group suggests Government lacks ‘ambition’ for the sector Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • Small businesses call on Government to step up plans for no-deal Brexit Economy Laura Slattery
  • Stock markets nervous amid increasing geopolitical tensions Markets Joe Brennan
  • 2018 gave us falling AIB shares and the thorny issue of bankers’ pay Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • It may be decades before real house prices again rise strongly Economy Chris Johns
  • Energia spends €3m on marketing campaign to dispel switcher wariness Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • European shares recover as US, oil stocks see bounce Markets
  • HMV enters administration for second time in six years Retail & Services
  • Names of North Korean defectors stolen in hacking attack Technology
  • Providence expects Barryroe drilling in third quarter of 2019 Energy & Resources Joe Brennan
  • Michael Moriarty appointed as chairman of Appian Burlington Property Fund Commercial Property Ciara O'Brien
  • CRH prepares for final phase of €1bn share buyback Construction Ciara O'Brien
  • Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson join Tesla’s board Manufacturing
  • Iseq set for fourth-biggest annual drop in 25 years Markets Joe Brennan
  • Irish and European shares rally at end of volatile week Markets Joe Brennan
  • Christmas tech: how to set up child-friendly accounts Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Irish Stock Exchange owner Euronext secures backing for Oslo Bors bid Markets
  • Digicel’s chief executive dies suddenly in native Germany Technology Joe Brennan
  • Employers becoming ‘more generous’ with pension schemes, survey finds Financial Services Ciara O'Brien

  • Opinion

  • Mental health services should offer hope and healing Opinion John Farrelly
  • Most oppressed people ever Letters
  • Evidence for climate change unequivocal Letters
  • Still waiting for a policy on oral health Letters
  • Prejudice and asylum seekers Letters
  • Prudent use of veterinary antibiotics Letters
  • Hubris and greed threaten political stability Letters
  • Red lines and Brexit Letters
  • Naming rights and children’s hospital Letters
  • Forty Foot swim Letters
  • The Irish Times view on the economy in 2019: The spectre of Brexit Editorial
  • Noel Whelan: Expect another year of populism and nationalism in 2019 Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Ireland needs to reconsider approach to life sentences Opinion Nicola Carr
  • Austerity has created indifference towards climate change Opinion Paddy Woodworth
  • An Irishman’s Diary on Basil Zaharoff, the ‘mystery man of Europe’ Opinion Oliver O’Hanlon

  • Life & Style

  • ‘The arrival of the parcel from America was a source of intense excitement’ People Denis O'Shaughnessy
  • Slimming knickers for Christmas? Thanks for nothing People Hilary Fannin
  • Pantos, plays, fairgrounds and skating: your guide to holiday events People Sara Keating
  • Lyon: 4,000 delicious reasons to visit Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Irish fashion: 17 stand-out moments from 2018 Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Cycling 5,678 km in 70 days through 11 European countries Abroad Thomas Moran
  • What will €265,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Madeira and Louth? Take 5 Emma Cullinan
  • Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama: who is the most popular woman in America? People Jennifer O'Connell
  • An Ebola crisis spread by violence and suspicion Health & Family Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura
  • French revolution in the dining room Food & Drink Tim Magee

  • Culture

  • Almost every film in cinemas this week, reviewed and rated Film Donald Clarke , Tara Brady
  • Plans for restoration of Mountjoy Square released for public submission Heritage Olivia Kelly , Ronan McGreevy
  • Movie quiz of 2018: Who quit the James Bond franchise in August? Film Donald Clarke
  • Sink or Swim: Dad bods you really don’t want to see Film Tara Brady
  • The Favourite review: A masterpiece of palace intrigue Film Donald Clarke
  • Welcome to Marwen: Stop wasting our time, Robert Zemeckis Film Donald Clarke
  • The best photographs of 2018: Arts and entertainment Culture
  • Six of the best films to see at the cinema this week Film Donald Clarke , Tara Brady
  • Patrick Kavanagh vowed to ‘break every bloody bookshop’ in Dublin over literary snub Books Ronan McGreevy
  • Israeli novelist Amos Oz dies aged 79 Books Sian Cain
  • Daniel Knox: Chasescene review – Cinematic soundscapes to get lost in Music Zara Hedderman
  • Be Bop Deluxe: Sunburst Finish review – Guitar-driven pop/rock with a sci-fi concept Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Laoise O’Brien: The Child Ballads review – New take shows boundless imagination Music Siobhan Long
  • 17 of the most entertaining shows to watch on TV this weekend tv-radio-web Kevin Courtney
  • Max Richter: Mary Queen of Scots soundtrack review – Drums to fore in ‘orchestral death metal’ Music Siobhan Kane
  • The Favourite - official trailer Film