Article Archive

July 1st 2019

• • News

  • 40 years on: Spanish dictator Franco dies Europe
  • Change of mind: students told to check CAO choices ahead of deadline Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Motorway toll companies urged to donate overpayments to charity Irish News Brian Hutton
  • How does Ireland’s public transport compare with other countries’? Consumer Darragh Murphy
  • State’s environment watchdog to buy its first electric vehicle later this year Environment Brian Hutton
  • Flanagan rules out proscribing organised criminal gangs Crime & Law Brian Hutton
  • Nine decades of rich and largely stable Irish-German relations Politics Derek Scally
  • Half a billion euro surplus in State training fund ‘unacceptable’ Education Carl O'Brien
  • Eir’s cost claims strike at FG’s reputation as custodian of finances Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Nearly 30,000 women in Ireland waiting to see gynaecologist Health Sorcha Pollak
  • Eir broadband plan looks set to be rejected by State Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Campaign to attract Irish nurses home has been ‘stood down’ Health Brian Hutton
  • Bruised Sinn Féin looks inward as it takes a dive in the May elections Politics Harry McGee , Fiach Kelly
  • Harris orders review at nursing and midwifery board Health Paul Cullen
  • Ministers decide against major changes in property tax Politics Jennifer Bray
  • FG grassroots call for publication of report into Bailey compensation claim Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Sponsors ‘horrified’ by RTÉ programme on greyhound racing Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones , Barry Roche
  • Ireland may vote against EU and South American trade deal Politics Jennifer Bray , Patrick Smyth , Barry Roche
  • Minister to create vaccine alliance to encourage health jab uptake Health Jennifer Bray
  • ESB among final bidders for wind farm off the Wicklow coast Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Hong Kong: Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters after day of chaos Asia-Pacific Peter Goff
  • Trump and Kim agree to ‘push forward’ on denuclearisation talks Asia-Pacific
  • Japan begins first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years Asia-Pacific
  • Two men held on suspicion of murder over boxer hit-and-run Irish News David Raleigh
  • Horse-trading and deal-making in store as summit fails to fill top EU jobs Europe Pat Leahy
  • At least 35 dead as minibus crashes into gorge in Kashmir Asia-Pacific
  • Nearly 7,400 patients left without hospital beds in June, INMO says Health Mark Hilliard
  • 10 killed in plane crash at Texas airport US
  • Ivanka Trump faces criticism for comments during G20 summit US
  • Ivanka Trump’s G20 performance puzzles world leaders US Edward Luce
  • Varadkar: The EPP won't give up top EU job 'without a fight' Europe
  • Less than 2% of local authority vehicles are electric or hybrid, analysis shows Environment Mark Hilliard
  • Flock of birds cause engine failure in Indian aircraft World
  • Iran breaches limits on uranium enrichment in nuclear deal Middle East
  • Garda who had legs crushed by stolen car gets €975,000 compensation High Court Ray Managh
  • Alabama defends arrest of woman whose foetus died in shooting US Farah Stockman
  • Jeremy Hunt gives 'cast-iron guarantee' there'll be no border on Ireland post Brexit UK
  • What is the new South American beef deal that will affect Ireland? Politics Kevin O'Sullivan
  • North Korean media celebrate Trump-Kim meeting Asia-Pacific Edward White
  • KBC seeks urgent hearing over Strokestown property Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Dogs kill swans more often than swans kill dogs, experts say Environment Mark Hilliard
  • PSNI investigating social media threat to kill Arlene Foster Irish News
  • Mental health experts may interview Ana Kriégel killers’ parent, court hears Criminal Court Eoin Reynolds
  • Suspect device in Dun Laoghaire found not to be viable Crime & Law
  • Journalist and radio station fined over naming Ana Kriégel killer Criminal Court Eoin Reynolds
  • Vatican diplomat accuses Spain of ‘bringing Franco back to life’ Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Boy (14) banned from contacting girl whose hair he pulled District Court Stephen Maguire
  • Girl gets €85,000 award after scalding by tea from Starbucks High Court
  • Driver who hit cyclist with car door ordered to pay €6,000 damages High Court Simone Smith
  • Japan begins first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years Asia-Pacific
  • Michael Lynn challenges refusal of disability benefit High Court Mary Carolan
  • Efforts to force priests to divulge confession secrets ‘unacceptable’ Religion & Beliefs
  • Eir says it could have delivered broadband for €512m State subsidy Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Willie Frazer ‘never gave up on fighting for justice’, funeral told Politics Freya McClements
  • Officials to meet British counterparts over onward export of greyhounds Irish News Barry Roche
  • Judge concerned at sex crimes by children exposed to porn on phones Criminal Court Declan Brennan
  • 'Gucci mink pimp' Conor McGregor criticised for 'ostentatious' fur coat boast Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • New PSNI chief vows to use community as a ‘weapon’ to defeat dissidents Crime & Law
  • Explainer: What does the latest broadband proposal from Eir mean? Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Jeremy Hunt threatens to abandon EU talks over new Brexit deal UK Denis Staunton
  • No substance to rumour of Varadkar for top EU role, say FG sources Politics Pat Leahy
  • Ten mortgages and debts registered against Strokestown home Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Residents opposed to Hellfire centre referred to Garda by Sipo, court hears High Court
  • Nurse’s registration cancelled over concerns about ability to practice safely High Court Mary Carolan
  • Bushy Park to get signs warning dog owners of danger from swans Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • Body of man who ‘fell from plane landing gear’, found in London garden UK
  • South America gives mixed response to EU trade deal Irish News Tom Hennigan
  • John Henry Newman to be canonised in October Religion & Beliefs Emer Moreau
  • Lawyers seek to drop charges against Alabama woman who lost foetus in shooting US
  • Mercosur trade deal: Phil Hogan urged to defend farmers Irish News Jennifer Bray
  • Marathon EU summit on ‘top jobs’ to reconvene amid recriminations Europe Patrick Smyth
  • Ireland’s oldest person, Mary Coyne, dies aged 108 Social Affairs Tom Shiel
  • US ambassador to Ireland Edward Crawford ‘deeply honoured’ as he begins role Politics
  • Jeremy Hunt’s plan makes no-deal Brexit almost inevitable UK Denis Staunton
  • Irish dairy industry moves out of cheddar over fears of no-deal Brexit Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Farmers seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over ‘sellout’ Mercosur deal Politics Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Nursing home residents not afforded ‘basic rights’, Hiqa finds Health Sarah Burns
  • Sheep farmers warn of more meat factory protests over the price of lamb Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Collison brothers discussed housing issues with Department of Finance Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • More families locked out of affordable home scheme Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Dubai royal family to fund TCD centre for Middle Eastern studies Education Sorcha Pollak
  • Limerick to hold country’s first mayoral election in 2021 Irish News Ronan McGreevy

  • Sport

  • Public asked to ‘be vigilant and report’ presence of Pacific salmon in Irish rivers Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Day of high emotion is all about Wexford and Limerick Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Mayo show all their resilience to keep gallant Armagh at bay Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Ken Early: USA-England promises plenty for genuine football fans Soccer Ken Early
  • Colin Bell leaves mixed legacy as exit rings more changes for FAI International Mary Hannigan
  • Wimbledon: Djokovic taking nothing for granted in title defence Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Nicky English: Joy for Wexford but Limerick show they're the team to beat Hurling Nicky English
  • Sweet success for Wexford and Limerick; Ken Early on Women’s World Cup Sport Ruaidhrí Croke
  • What the Women’s World Cup needs is less thinkpieces International Malachy Clerkin
  • Exodus from UCD continues as defender Scales set to join Bristol Rovers Soccer Paul Buttner
  • Ashleigh Barty now living up to all her earlier promise Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • IRA ambushes, Major winners and a link with Augusta – Lahinch has it all Golf Richard Fitzpatrick
  • Galway and Mayo clash is pick of round four qualifier draw Gaelic Football
  • The Backdoor: Fullbacks laying the foundations for Limerick Gaelic Games Aonghus Ó Maicín
  • Added Time: Ground-breaking Women’s World Cup; Sonia O’Sullivan on Caster Semenya Sport
  • Eir confirm that customers will no longer receive BT Sport free of charge Rugby Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Marcus Rashford pens new four-year deal at Manchester United English Soccer
  • ‘Technical difficulties’ as extra Dublin Marathon spots sell out Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Dublin to face another trip north, as this year’s Super 8s take shape Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Galway and Mayo unlikely to fill Gaelic Grounds for qualifier Gaelic Football Eamon Donoghue
  • Tour de France: Key facts to know before you travel Other Sports John O'Sullivan
  • Magical to renew rivalry with Enable in Eclipse Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Amateur jockey Mikey O’Connor suspended for two years Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Novak Djokovic advances without fuss as new wave falls Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Balbirnie century guides Ireland past Zimbabwe Other Sports Ger Siggins
  • Jockeys rail against ‘plainly unjust’ whip rules Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Phil Neville: ‘Losing a semi-final would mean nothing to me’ International Louise Taylor
  • Venus Williams beaten by 15-year-old prodigy Cori Gauff Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers both pick up three points National League

  • Business

  • Manufacturing activity declines for first time since recession Manufacturing Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • ‘Raise twice the amount of capital you think you will need’ Technology Peter Hamilton
  • ‘We were first-timers on QVC . . . and we sold out’ Health & Pharma Peter Hamilton
  • ‘Nothing will beat the feeling of getting those first customers’ Technology Peter Hamilton
  • Britain faces a skills drought – and it’s Brexit’s fault Work Pilita Clark
  • ‘It’s shocking how little the Government buys from indigenous Irish technology companies’ Technology Peter Hamilton
  • House prices in Dublin fall as property market slows overall Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Irish firms more reliant on bank debt than UK counterparts Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Dale Farm reports 19% jump in pre-tax profits to £12m Health & Pharma Francess McDonnell
  • Property price growth slows, ESB among final bidders and Brexit blues Business Conn Ó Midheach
  • Dublin drives European funds industry to new high Financial Services
  • ‘Busy’ first half for commercial property sector Commercial Property Fiona Reddan
  • Energia plans €3bn investment in renewable energy Energy & Resources Peter Hamilton
  • Global stocks rally on renewed hope of US-China trade deal Markets
  • Ireland paid over €60bn interest on national debt in 10 years Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy , Fiona Reddan
  • Bain Capital emerges as frontrunner for majority stake in Kantar Media & Marketing
  • Investors adjust to ban on Swiss share trading in EU Markets
  • Incoming Central Bank governor to make statement on ‘hacking’ report Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Pret A Manger chief Clive Schlee to step down in September Retail & Services
  • West African nations hope to launch shared currency by 2020 Economy Sally Hayden
  • Apple shares jump after US and China declare truce in trade war Markets
  • Lane says ECB has scope for interest rate cut Economy
  • Proposed Balgriffin housing development to be fast-tracked in Commercial Court Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Ireland’s €200bn debt burden: how did we get here? Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Warren Buffett donates $3.6bn to Gates’ and family charities Business
  • Concert promoter Denis Desmond shares in £2.8m dividend from Festival Republic Retail & Services Gordon Deegan
  • Thaw in US-China relations spurs markets rally Markets Peter Hamilton
  • Press Up seeks to add 54 bedrooms to Clarence Transport & Tourism Gordon Deegan
  • Spirits industry ambivalent over Mercosur agreement Agribusiness & Food Peter Hamilton
  • DUP’s Simon Hamilton to leave politics and take over Belfast Chamber role Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Broadcast tech firm Ion Solutions acquired by Creative Technology Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • International manufacturing data slips lower Manufacturing

  • Opinion

  • Celebrating First Holy Communion Letters
  • History of Britain in eight words Letters
  • Boris and the dead cat theory Letters
  • Destruction of marine biodiversity on Beara Peninsula Letters
  • Hurling on the page Letters
  • ‘It’s beyond belief that this is our country’ Letters
  • A Polish corridor? Letters
  • Outsiders in England and Ireland Letters
  • A soft act to swallow Letters
  • Eir best-placed to provide rural broadband solution Opinion Carolan Lennon
  • Impact of social media giants on Irish elections needs to be policed Opinion Alan Smeaton
  • Injustices which underpinned North's unionist regime in 1966 still exist Opinion Susan McKay
  • Digitisation could turn Meyer’s dream for ancient Irish poetry and prose into reality Opinion Denis Fahey
  • The Irish Times view on the Trump-Kim summit: nice photo, bad strategy Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on the PSNI’s new chief constable: a big test for Simon Byrne Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • Can food make you happy? Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • What sold for €260k in D2, D7, Drimnagh and Delgany Homes & Property
  • Get an eyeful with this new bag collection Tali from Kenzo Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Best advice? Always pack more underwear than you think you'll need People
  • Reinventing the Aran jumper: trumpet sleeves and ornate designs Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Loving Joyce and all things offal Food & Drink JP McMahon
  • ‘People tried to warn us about baby visitors. I wish I’d listened’ Parenting Tanya Sweeney
  • Kaleidoscope 2019: Was Ireland's first festival aimed at families any good? Health & Family Tanya Sweeney
  • At last we see that nature is crucial to our health Health & Family Dr Pat Harrold
  • ‘Nothing could have prepared me for the news that he had stage 3b lung cancer’ Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Start by getting a reusable coffee cup People Sorcha Hamilton
  • New electric cars must be fitted with noise devices to protect pedestrians Motors
  • Appreciation: Robert Travers focused on social and cultural tourism People Mary Leland

  • Culture

  • Jack White on The Raconteurs: ‘Everyone’s in this thing together’ Music Lauren Murphy
  • Moladh Baoth tuarasc%C3%A1il Alan Titley
  • Cleachtadh a dhéanann máistreacht tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Hit Factories: How the industrial cities of Britain gave birth to extraordinary pop music Books Eamon Sweeney
  • Netflix: The 10 best new films and shows to watch in July tv-radio-web Jennifer Gannon
  • Mallrat: ‘I didn’t know anyone in real life so I literally just found people on Facebook’ Music Brian O'Flynn
  • What are the best Irish albums of the year (so far)? Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Taylor Swift: Who bought her master tapes and why is she so incensed? Music Amy O'Connor
  • The plot thickens: A list of less than accurate summaries of famous novels Books Martin Doyle
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home: It’s flat, low-key and the showdown is a mess Film Tara Brady