Article Archive

August 18th 2020

• • News

  • Trump goes on the attack against 'nasty' Kamala Harris US
  • Tender process for six higher education buildings due ‘immediately’ Education Shauna Bowers
  • Calls for review of Leaving Cert grading system as Cabinet to discuss new Covid restrictions Education Jack Power , Pat Leahy , Jack Horgan-Jones , Carl O'Brien
  • Sense of powerlessness a great danger, says archbishop Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Loss of water through leaks in Irish Water network down 9% in 2019 Environment Sean McCárthaigh
  • Student accommodation block opposite UCD shut amid fire safety concerns Education Olivia Kelly
  • DPP tried Aaron Brady case before a jury despite Garda recommendations Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Rural schools that struggled to stay open now have social distancing advantage Education Marese McDonagh
  • Surge in demand for Covid-19 tests slows tracing system Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Millennials during Covid-19 pandemic: ‘God, my life is passing me by’ Irish News Brian Hutton
  • Q&A: Will A-Levels grading controversy affect Leaving Cert students? Education Carl O'Brien
  • ‘I’d go to bed, and suddenly I was thinking I’m in my office’ -– the bedroom as workplace Irish News Brian Hutton
  • Sinn Féin witness consulted party over Aaron Brady case before speaking to gardaí Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • The data shows public transport demand ‘fell off a cliff’ during pandemic. What next? Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • Michelle Obama urges Americans to vote Biden like their ‘lives depend on it’ US Suzanne Lynch
  • Ardern hits back at Trump over Covid-19 remarks Asia-Pacific
  • Michelle Obama on Trump: 'He cannot be who we need him to be' Politics
  • Shop which sold lottery ticket worth more than €7.3 million revealed Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern hits back at Trump over NZ ‘surge’ claim Asia-Pacific
  • Storm Ellen: Status orange alert issued as Ireland faces ‘severe’ winds Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Black police inspector stopped by police while driving home from work UK
  • Court cuts whiplash compensation, says injury awards should ‘not be a lottery’ Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Here’s what to expect from the US political conventions News
  • Key restrictions being tightened in bid to combat coronavirus, Taoiseach confirms Politics Pat Leahy , Jennifer Bray , Jack Horgan-Jones , Conor Lally
  • Gardaí arrest two men in shop thefts investigation Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Calls for UK exams regulator to be scrapped after grades U-turn UK Jessica Elgot
  • Dolphins seen playing near jet-skis on Dorset coast Environment
  • Ten arrests following cross-Border searches targeting New IRA suspects Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Invisible catastrophe: How Covid-19 threatens to devastate rural India Asia-Pacific Amrit Dhillon , Saurabh Sharma
  • Sinn Féin associate spoke to Gerry Adams before giving evidence in Brady case Politics Jennifer Bray , Conor Gallagher , Conor Lally
  • Judge says Troubles victims denied pensions for political reasons Crime & Law
  • Positive Covid-19 test in Co Kilkenny nursing home Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Foul play ruled out in death of homeless man (35) in Cork city centre Irish News Barry Roche
  • Alleged poachers fired shot when confronted by fisheries protection officers Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • One death and 190 Covid-19 cases confirmed Irish News Jack Power , Freya McClements , David Raleigh , Tim O'Brien , Glen Murphy
  • Russia warns EU leaders over Belarus ahead of crisis talks Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Four PSNI officers left injured as police vehicles are rammed Crime & Law
  • Belarus: Lukashenko confronts worker at tractor factory Europe
  • Over 70s are still not being consulted on Covid-19, groups say Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • NI education minister faces criticism over A-level results Education Freya McClements
  • Trump says he will pardon women’s rights activist Susan B Anthony US
  • ‘No evidence’ Syrian and Hizbullah leaders planned Hariri killing Middle East Peter Cluskey
  • Advertising watchdog will not review ban of controversial tampon ad Irish News Conor Pope
  • Gemma O’Doherty denies trying to evade service of legal proceedings High Court Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • Man arrested as herbal cannabis worth €310,000 is seized in Co Louth Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • ‘Part of my life died that night’ says Caroline Donohoe of husband’s murder Crime & Law Jack Power
  • Ireland’s only boarding school for primary children to reopen Education Sebastian Stephenson , Carl O'Brien
  • German epidemiologists back full audiences at opera and classical concerts Europe Derek Scally
  • Lebanon tribunal’s verdict will intensify Hizbullah-focused blame game Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Race to succeed Merkel as chancellor complicated by pandemic Europe Derek Scally
  • Donnelly: Ireland is at a 'tipping point' with coronavirus Ireland
  • Coronavirus: France orders masks be worn in all workplaces Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Mali’s president is detained by soldiers amid mutiny Africa
  • Cork floods: ‘This shouldn’t have happened... It was a very low tide’ Irish News Barry Roche
  • Trump raises the prospect of presidential election being rerun Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • US sanctions Ugandan judges over international adoption scam Africa Sally Hayden
  • Northern Ireland’s new Attorney General sworn in Crime & Law
  • Belfast City Hall to be lit up for Noah Donohoe campaign Social Affairs
  • Control team to tackle ‘localised outbreak’ in Limerick hospital Health David Raleigh
  • Main points: What are the new Covid-19 restrictions? Irish News
  • Boy (7) rescued after inflatable raft is swept out to sea Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Brady revelations show Sinn Féin ambiguity on criminal matters Politics Pat Leahy
  • NI Executive to consider reintroducing restrictions to limit virus spread Irish News Freya McClements
  • What is causing the slowdown in the test and trace system? Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Hospital workers in Dublin city to be offered low-cost parking Consumer Olivia Kelly
  • New guidance on wedding guest numbers to be reviewed Politics Jennifer Bray , Conor Lally
  • Coronavirus: Hotels fear loss of ‘golden market’ following new advice Irish News Jack Power
  • Banning spectators from outdoor sporting events ‘bizarre’, says professor Health Mark Hilliard
  • New Covid restrictions: How do they compare with NPHET’s advice? Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Bunratty and King John’s castles face closure, operator says Irish News Tim O'Brien

  • Sport

  • Worst sporting moment: Rain-soaked racket at 2010 Ryder Cup Golf Malachy Clerkin
  • Different Strokes: Stacy Lewis takes aim at slow play Golf Philip Reid
  • Fergus McFadden in race against time to add to Leinster caps Pro14 Johnny Watterson
  • Granny rule and Leinster schoolkids the way forward as Ireland look to add depth Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ronan O’Gara: ‘Anyone who likes a bit of certainty, it’s gone, and I’d say for a long time’ Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • GAA to examine split club and county season in calendar review Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Shane Lowry will need to sort out driving issues to reach BMW Golf Philip Reid
  • IRFU change approach to recruitment; Lowry needs to sort driving issues Sport Ruaidhrí Croke
  • RB Leipzig and Upamecano look to hold back PSG’s forward class Champions League Paul Doyle
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan’s inner battles make him so compelling to watch Other Sports Jonathan Liew
  • Dylan Hartley’s shocking stories shine a light on realities of rugby Rugby Robert Kitson
  • Joey Carbery ruled out ‘indefinitely’ with ankle injury Pro14
  • Koeman will be next Barcelona manager with Messi key to plans, says president Soccer Sid Lowe
  • Sport forced to close the doors again as Government announces new restrictions Other Sports Emmet Malone
  • Alex Cooper comes off bench to seal late comeback win for Sligo National League David Goulden
  • British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa may not take place next year International Gerard Meagher
  • One person tests positive for coronavirus within US Open site Other Sports
  • Niall Carew takes over as new Carlow football manager Gaelic Football Daragh Ó Conchúir
  • Celtic hit Reykjavik for six in one-sided Champions League clash Soccer
  • Neymar and Mbappé shine as PSG smash the tag of bottlers and sweep past Leipzig Champions League Jacob Steinberg
  • Fabio Jakobsen feared he would not survive Tour of Poland crash Other Sports
  • GAA asks for ‘empirical evidence’ on new sporting restrictions Gaelic Games Seán Moran

  • Business

  • Stocktake: Gold may disappoint long-term investors Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: Market surge still driven by handful of tech giants Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: Tesla stock split investor reaction is ‘1999ish’ Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: New records for historic bull market Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Should I buy an investment property or save for my dream home? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Trump’s war of attrition against ‘nasty’ media bodes ill for US Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Simple steps to help choose the right Exchange Traded Fund Personal Finance Steve Johnson
  • Cawley decision to holiday in Italy showed a lack of judgment Agribusiness & Food
  • Ryanair flight cuts provide neat illustration of industry’s challenges Transport & Tourism
  • Is regulation required to protect SMEs from aggregator apps? Technology
  • Call for taxi regulator to investigate Free Now driver payment delays Technology Mark Paul
  • Costs of third-level education provide hard lessons for students Personal Finance Joanne Hunt
  • Planning permission granted for €2m Kildare warehouse expansion Agribusiness & Food Senan Hogan
  • Taxi regulation, the costs of going to college, and Trump and the free press Business Ciarán Hancock
  • Oracle weighs potential bid for TikTok as deal deadline looms Technology
  • Marks & Spencer to cut 7,000 jobs from UK business Retail & Services
  • Zoom opens new data centre in Singapore as it diversifies network Technology
  • Aryzta pushes ahead with chairman nomination Agribusiness & Food Ciara O'Brien
  • Dublin house prices fall 0.7% as Covid-19 puts the brakes on market Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Karelian Diamonds raises £420,000 in share placing Energy & Resources Ciara O'Brien
  • Majority of Irish businesses fear second lockdown Economy Charlie Taylor
  • KBC follows rivals in providing cash incentive to first-time buyers Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Employment legislation ‘not fit for purpose’ in remote working era Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Free Now says money owed to Irish taxi drivers has been paid Technology Mark Paul
  • US stocks hit record high after rebound from Covid crisis low Markets
  • ‘Frugal four’ battle to maintain EU budget rebates Economy
  • Bombardier to cut a further 95 jobs at Belfast operation Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Irish subsidiary of Western Union reports $136.2m loss Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Home Depot reports brisk sales growth but margins flat due to rising expenses Retail & Services
  • US stocks close at record high, rebounding from Covid crash Markets Mark Paul
  • Unilever to use geo-location technology to track palm oil supplies Manufacturing
  • WHO calls on wealthy countries to support global Covid-19 vaccine scheme Business

  • Opinion

  • The critical role of mirth and laughter in a time of plague Opinion Felix Larkin
  • The Irish Times view on how to deal with aggressive teenagers: Juvenile justice Editorial
  • From here to Kingdom come Letters
  • A green shade of blue Letters
  • The Irish Times view on protests against Belarus’s Lukashenko: Demonstrators sense tide has turned Editorial
  • Is Ireland using its diplomatic superpower for good or evil? Opinion Sinead O'Sullivan
  • Caps or corks on stout bottles Letters
  • Life is shorts Letters
  • Avoidance behaviour Letters
  • UAE-Israel peace agreement Letters
  • Local democracy and public health Letters
  • Hungarian democracy is alive and well Letters
  • Private schools and public money Letters
  • Blessings and burdens Letters
  • Oireachtas must modernise to allow remote voting Opinion Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
  • Brian Mooney: An escape route from Leaving Cert results chaos Opinion Brian Mooney
  • ‘The Greatest of These’ – An Irishman’s Diary on Francis McManus Opinion Eamon Maher

  • Life & Style

  • Use old fish and microwave your cakes: Chefs’ most controversial cooking tips Food & Drink Stuart Heritage
  • How to turn your hair a sophisticated – and incredibly on-trend – shade of red Beauty Laura Kennedy
  • Jamón Ibérico from Texas and Georgia? That’s nuts Food & Drink Stephen Burgen
  • My grandmother is muscling in on property our mother left us Homes & Property
  • ‘I didn’t cry, but my parents were upset. I think I was probably in denial’ Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • Calling all Victor Meldrews: stop blaming the teens Parenting Jen Hogan
  • Returning to exercise? What you need to know about avoiding injury Fitness Anthony Pierce
  • Stealthing: ‘I said you have to wear a condom. A couple of minutes later, he didn’t’ Health & Family Louise Lawless
  • What if ‘herd immunity’ to coronavirus is closer than scientists thought? Health & Family Apoorva Mandavilli
  • Cleverly extended three-bed on the Luas line fulfills its potential for €795k New to Market Bernice Harrison

  • Culture

  • Virtual culture to enjoy in the week ahead Culture Deirdre Falvey
  • Keith Douglas: Less a war poet, more the last great Romantic Books Richard Burton
  • ‘A city like Dublin needs to have life, and we want to be part of it’ Stage Sara Keating
  • What did the early Irish sound like? Researchers hope to find out Heritage Rory Carroll
  • Lovecraft Country: American TV shows its true colours. And it’s exhilarating tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Ellen DeGeneres Show: Three producers leave after ‘toxic workplace’ complaints tv-radio-web Nicole Sperling