Article Archive

August 15th 2019

• • News

  • What steps you should take as you prepare for the next stage of your education Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Scientists hunt zombie cells: ‘The grand challenge’ Environment Anthony King
  • Science film on study led by Irish neuroscientist wins award Science Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Suspected child porn producer to be handed over to US authorities Crime & Law Ruaidhrí Giblin
  • Woman granted barring order after husband rammed her car District Court Sarah Burns
  • HSE delays review of blood-monitoring technology Health Paul Cullen
  • Great-grandmother to shave head for Irish Cancer Society Social Affairs Vivienne Clarke
  • Postmortem on Nóra Quoirin to continue on Thursday Irish News Annette Gartland
  • Concern over rise in people seeking asylum from ‘safe’ countries Crime & Law Conor Lally , Sorcha Pollak
  • Nóra Quoirin’s grandfather: ‘Dark areas need to be cleared up’ Irish News Lara Marlowe , Annette Gartland
  • SEAI accepted applicants for defunct retrofit scheme Politics Harry McGee
  • On this day 50 years ago: Loyalist mob burns down Bombay Street Politics Donnacha Ó Beacháin
  • The burning of Bombay Street: ‘The start of the combustible years’ Politics Noel McAdam
  • Homeowners face huge building costs as retrofit scheme closes Politics Harry McGee
  • Girls outperform boys in most Leaving Cert subjects at higher level Education Carl O'Brien
  • Shannon flights resume after fire on plane carrying US troops Irish News Pat Flynn
  • Justin Trudeau criticised by watchdog in conflict of interest case World
  • British woman dies after being set alight in Barbados UK
  • Nóra Quoirin probably died of starvation and stress, police say Irish News Annette Gartland , Lara Marlowe
  • CAO first round offers due to be released this afternoon Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Corbyn’s plan to topple Boris Johnson opposed by key MPs UK
  • Alleged sexual assault investigated by gardaí in Cork city Irish News Barry Roche
  • US lawmakers urge support for Hong Kong protests US Aime Williams
  • Seventeen additional schools found to have structural flaws Education Shauna Bowers
  • Jeffrey Epstein postmortem reportedly shows broken neck US
  • Russian pilots hailed as heroes after landing stricken plane in corn field Europe
  • CAO 2019: What to do if you didn’t receive the offer you wanted? Education Brian Mooney
  • CAO first round: So, you have a course offer – what now? Education Brian Mooney
  • Everest rule changes could significantly limit who gets to climb Asia-Pacific Bhadra Sharma , Kai Schultz
  • The tragic, brief life of Évariste Galois Science Peter Lynch
  • Government decided against funding open retrofit applications Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • ‘Young people enjoyed the violence. I’m sorry I have to say that’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Alternatives to CAO: Can they be a good first choice – even for high-points students? Education Peter McGuire
  • Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker in defiance of US Europe Andrew England , Daniel Dombey , Aime Williams
  • Roy Keane’s father Mossie dies in Cork hospital Irish News Olivia Kelleher
  • Number of students receiving top grade in NI A levels increases Education Freya McClements
  • SuperValu to ditch plastic in favour of compostable shopping bags Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • How the Troubles began: a timeline Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Modi defends Kashmir move in independence day speech Asia-Pacific
  • Dunkettle Interchange upgrade to be delayed by 12 months Irish News Barry Roche
  • Bank granted leave to take Pamela Flood and Ronan Ryan’s house Crime & Law Ray Managh
  • CAO 2019: Points jump for science, technology and engineering Education Carl O'Brien , Peter McGuire , Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Man stabbed near government offices in central London UK
  • Video emerges apparently showing Conor McGregor punch in pub Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Two US congresswomen denied entry to Israel after Trump plea US Suzanne Lynch
  • Killing of IRA man by British soldier was unjustified, coroner rules Irish News
  • Mexico City prison fire kills at least three, injures seven World
  • Download: 2019 CAO First Round Offers Education
  • Brazil’s military may have put foot wrong in marching with Bolsonaro World Tom Hennigan
  • Student among protesters facing up to eight years in Russian jail Europe Isabel Gorst
  • Funeral of girl (5) who drowned while on holiday to take place next week Irish News Barry Roche
  • Dublin’s Victorian fruit market to close for two years for revamp Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Surge of interest in Irish-language courses Education Peter McGuire
  • Consultants in Irish hospital earn ‘28% more’ than UK counterparts Irish News Martin Wall
  • Michael Collins most progressive economic view of revolutionaries -Jim Power Irish News Barry Roche
  • Majority of homes bought for social housing at ‘reasonable cost’, review finds Environment Sean McCárthaigh
  • Children in 36 primary schools with no canteen to get daily hot meal Education
  • CAO 2019: Seven take-aways from this year’s college offers Education Brian Mooney
  • Gay cake row: Customer takes case to European human rights court Irish News
  • French authorities looking at Jeffrey Epstein’s exploits in Paris Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Shane Ross insists ‘challenging’ electric car take-up target can be met Irish News Fiach Kelly
  • Tehran shifts approach to Yemen war Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Direct provision arson attacks may make property owners reluctant - report Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Cross-Border Bishop warns of ‘huge anger’ over no-deal Brexit Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • ‘Christmas junkies’ descend on new Brown Thomas Christmas shop Consumer Ian Johnston
  • Rise in numbers killed on roads prompts Garda appeal Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Co Galway student Jessica Moore ‘lived her short life to the full’ Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Man removed own feeding tube more than 60 times, court hears Irish News Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • More than 56,000 unused places on school transport services last year Politics Seán McCárthaigh
  • Brexit and VAT blamed for failure to sell Donegal island hotel Environment Stephen Maguire
  • CAO Points breakdown: Finance course breaks 600 points barrier Education Peter McGuire
  • JP Donleavy’s vast archive left to the National Library of Ireland Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Move to electric cars could pose risk to exchequer – department Irish News Fiach Kelly
  • Leitrim CCTV detects criminals just 15 minutes after being activated Irish News Marese McDonagh
  • Statue of Liberty poem refers to Europeans, says Trump official US
  • Hundreds who missed out on retrofit grant may lose application costs Politics Harry McGee , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Young people in direct provision voice hope for ‘life without struggle’ Social Affairs Louise Walsh
  • Plans to police Everest ‘too restrictive’, Irish mountaineer says Environment Shauna Bowers

  • Sport

  • Séamus Kennedy thrilled to be back at the top with Tipp again Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Natalya Coyle’s qualification shows Irish Olympic team shaping up nicely Other Sports Joanne O'Riordan
  • Jamie Heaslip defends residency rule after Jean Kleyn selection Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • The ties that bind: Kilkenny's generation game Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • GAA Statistics: Noel McGrath is the man to stop and the man to give the ball to Gaelic Games Eamon Donoghue
  • Noel McGrath keeping Tipp ticking, Joe Schmidt trims Ireland squad Sport Patrick Madden
  • Siya Kolisi returns for Springboks in a bid to prove fitness International
  • Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider International
  • O’Flanagan and Ireland step up quest to reach their Olympic goal Other Sports Mary Hannigan
  • Super Cup defeat gives Frank Lampard hope for the present Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Kyrgios hit with massive €100k fine after row with Irish umpire Murphy Other Sports
  • Eir Sport and Virgin Media agree deal to share sports packages Soccer Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Final countdown: Brian Cody's 'magic formula' Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Jonathan and James Davies start for Wales against England International
  • Ruaridh McConnochie to make England debut against Wales International
  • Shamrock Rovers: ‘We need to go with the mindset to win every game’ National League Paul Buttner
  • How Ireland can go top of rugby world rankings without lifting a finger International Emmet Riordan
  • Sailing: Women at the Helm regatta a welcome initiative Other Sports David Branigan
  • Course specialist Slattery one off leader Green at Czech Masters Golf
  • Bennett loses race lead in Belgium but continues to head points classification Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Barry Geraghty pays tribute to Jezki on horse’s retirement Racing
  • Murphy’s law as Irish umpire endures the wrath of irate professionals Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Relief for Kerry as Stephen O’Brien cleared to play against Dublin in final Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Özil and Kolasinac ‘100 per cent’ ready to play, says Arsenal manager Emery English Soccer Dominic Fifield
  • Bairstow rescues England after afternoon middle-order collapse Other Sports Vic Marks
  • McIlroy and McDowell four shots off lead after opening round at Medinah Golf Philip Reid

  • Business

  • Lower wind output drives energy prices higher Energy & Resources
  • Airport facial scanning: Dystopian nightmare rebranded as travel perk Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Class gear: The best back-to-school tech for smart students Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Desmond must be pining for a beautiful day for his stock market punts Energy & Resources
  • Spending on blockchain set to reach nearly $16bn by 2023 Technology Charlie Taylor
  • House price data flies in face of speculation Economy
  • Green economy grows in Denmark’s second-biggest city Innovation Lars Paulsson
  • Irish seed fund with up to €100m targets deep-tech start-ups Innovation Charlie Taylor
  • The Little Pharma: a single shot of super greens Innovation Olive Keogh
  • A Scientist Walks into a Bar . . . Okay, you had me at ‘scientist’ Technology Marie Boran
  • Deepstash: Self-improvement app for the time poor Technology Marie Boran
  • Turn your old phone into a security cam Technology Marie Boran
  • Fido: the smart lock that promises to be your faithful friend Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Asia stocks slump as bond market signals recession Economy Alice Woodhouse
  • Trump blames ‘clueless’ Fed chairman Powell for recession signs Markets
  • Updated Samsung Tab S6 ideal for watching video Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Ryanair’s Irish strikes, Sweden’s negative yield bonds, and the perils of passport checks Commercial Property Michael McAleer
  • Carlsberg half-year sales boosted by Asia and premium beers Agribusiness & Food
  • Women employees bring stock market boost, new research says Markets
  • Consumer watchdog to review public liability insurance market Financial Services Ciara O'Brien
  • Ryanair strike Q&A: What do I do if my flight is cancelled? Transport & Tourism Peter Hamilton , Conor Pope
  • Sterling rises but traders say gains unlikely to last Markets
  • Value of Irish exports falls by €2bn in a month Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Spotify may be set to increase its prices as it mulls Scandinavia test Technology
  • Irish households ‘wealthier’ than at any other time in State’s history Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Shares are tumbling, interest rates are at zero – what does it mean for you? Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Aryzta shares hit record low as Swiss brokers highlight risks Agribusiness & Food Joe Brennan
  • Alibaba revenues rise 42% on China online shopping surge Retail & Services
  • GE shares tumble after Madoff investigator alleges $38bn fraud Manufacturing
  • Asda says Brexit uncertainty affecting customers Retail & Services
  • Broadband costs won’t derail other State projects, says Government Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Bidders for Harland & Wolff must provide details by Friday Manufacturing Francess McDonnell
  • Iseq falls to seven-month low on fears over global economy Markets Joe Brennan
  • Beef crisis nears resolution as meat industry makes concessions Agribusiness & Food Colin Gleeson , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • ECB shuts down one of its websites following hack Economy
  • Irish bond rates reach new low amid talk of aggressive ECB stimulus Markets Joe Brennan
  • Government says it could cut PSO subsidies if more passengers flew Transport & Tourism Peter Hamilton
  • Sports Direct shuts eight Jack Wills shops in UK with others vulnerable Retail & Services
  • ‘Taste the Island’ campaign aims to spread visitors to regions Transport & Tourism Tim O'Brien
  • Glenveagh apartment plan for Donabate rejected by An Bord Pleanála Commercial Property Gordon Deegan

  • Opinion

  • Hurley or hurl? Letters
  • Female bus drivers Letters
  • Hurl or hurley? Letters
  • Sweet smells of the hurl Letters
  • Defending the display of the letter F Letters
  • Votes and gerrymandering Letters
  • A federal future for Ireland? Letters
  • Trouble in Hong Kong Letters
  • The Irish Times view on the beef industry: Power imbalance Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on US influence: A snapshot of eroding power Editorial
  • The sweet smells of Dublin county Letters
  • Fine Gael’s real policies Letters
  • Lack of vitamin D in Donegal Letters
  • The value of ecumenism Letters
  • Exemptions from Irish Letters
  • In game of Brexit chicken, Boris Johnson driving a Mini, Brussels is driving a bus Opinion Michael Laver
  • Opinion: Cyclists need to learn to take criticism to win friends Opinion Brian Caulfield
  • Newton Emerson: How the UK election plays out in North will be crucial Opinion Newton Emerson
  • Brian Boyd: Can anyone conceivably view the word potato as an ‘ethnic slur’? Opinion Brian Boyd
  • Protests in Nicaragua Letters
  • Of dogs and dogma – Frank McNally on Orwell, Marx and history repeating itself Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Transformed Donnybrook farmhouse makes its return for €1.85m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • What will €170,000 buy in Dublin and Donegal? Homes & Property Emma Cullinan
  • What’s that smoke over D4 about? It’s the Big Grill Festival Food & Drink
  • ‘Familiarity slips away each time you go back home’ Abroad Kayle Crosson
  • Irish in Britain: Have you experienced anti-Irish sentiment? Abroad
  • Compensation culture claims Shelbourne’s famous front door Homes & Property Tanya Sweeney

  • Culture

  • Ask Again, Yes: The story of a family broken by mental illness Books John Boyne
  • ‘Sister Ireland’: four women who changed Irish culture Books Emer Nolan
  • Patrick Freyne: ‘I was on Dragon’s Den twice, once with a fake moustache’ Culture Patrick Freyne
  • Sorolla: A master of light comes back out of the shadows Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • The Great Wide Open by Douglas Kennedy is this week’s Irish Times Eason book offer Books Martin Doyle
  • How can you spot a deepfake, and if you can’t is that a problem? tv-radio-web Donald Clarke
  • Transit: A five-star, art-house modern-day Casablanca Film Donald Clarke
  • Good Boys: Too sentimental for adults, too raunchy for kids Film Donald Clarke
  • The Story of Rugby: How an elite took possession of the game and didn’t let go tv-radio-web Peter Crawley