Article Archive

August 20th 2020

• • News

  • Domestic violence calls rose by almost half during lockdown Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Nursing homes: ‘Upset suffered cannot be overstated’ Social Affairs Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Proactive contact is key to policing diverse society, says report’s author Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Gardaí have negative view of Travellers, survey finds Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Number refused entry to State by immigration authorities increases Irish News Luke Butterly
  • Top handball arena to open at Croke Park after 30-year dispute Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Prehistoric site discovered at lake on Sligo-Leitrim border Environment Marese McDonagh
  • More junk food for children as Covid disrupts sleep patterns Irish News Conor Pope
  • Alcohol selling for ‘pocket money prices’, says lobby group Irish News Conor Pope
  • Seek and ye shall (mostly) find the detail of nature’s treasure trove Science Paddy Woodworth
  • Thousands left without power as Storm Ellen makes landfall Irish News Jack Power , Barry Roche
  • Government resists calls from NPHET for a return to full lockdown Politics Pat Leahy , Jennifer Bray , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Covid-19: HSE to open a third contact tracing centre Health Simon Carswell
  • Obama says Trump treats US presidency like ‘one more reality show’ US Suzanne Lynch
  • Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny fights for life after ‘poisoning’ Europe Andrew Roth , Martin Farrer
  • Storm Ellen: 50,000 premises without power as Cork hit by further flooding Irish News Barry Roche , Sarah Burns
  • Storm Ellen: Up to 40,000 Cork homes left without power Irish News Olivia Kelleher
  • Barack Obama: 'Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t' Politics
  • 'Please stick with us on this journey', says Dr Ronan Glynn Health
  • Coronavirus: Local officials in China hid dangers from Beijing, US report finds Asia-Pacific Edward Wong , Julian E Barnes , Zolan Kanno-Youngs
  • Two people arrested as drugs worth €53,000 seized in Cork Crime & Law Shauna Bowers
  • Cork takes the brunt of Storm Ellen overnight Irish News
  • Extreme wildfires force evacuations in California World
  • Northern Ireland GCSE grades rise as students benefit from teachers’ predictions Irish News Freya McClements
  • Face masks should be promoted as form of personal expression – report Health Sorcha Pollak
  • Bathing prohibited at Seapoint beach in south Co Dublin Environment Shauna Bowers
  • Michelle Obama’s ‘cold hard truths’ expose America’s divide US Edward Luce
  • Seven whales beached in Co Donegal have died Environment Shauna Bowers , Vivienne Clarke
  • Concern over capacity on school buses after new Covid-19 rules Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • HSE chief rejects claim that testing and tracing system ‘falling apart’ Health Simon Carswell
  • Is there anyone out there? Drake’s Equation gives a clue Science Peter Lynch
  • Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi jailed for at least 55 years UK
  • Up to 3,000 calculated Leaving Cert grades may not be awarded Education Carl O'Brien
  • Rise in Covid-19 cases will not delay restart of schools - Taoiseach Irish News Barry Roche
  • Kamala Harris accepts US VP nod, making history US
  • Steve Bannon charged with fraud over fundraiser linked to border wall US Suzanne Lynch
  • Great human advances were made throughout the ‘Dark Ages’ Science William Reville
  • Churchgoers warned not to criticise those not wearing masks during services Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Greta Thunberg warns climate change ‘hamster wheel’ hindering progress Europe Derek Scally
  • End of a cycle as An Post gives away its fleet of old bikes to charity Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Social media influencer seeks to identify people behind ‘damaging’ troll accounts High Court Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • Gardaí called to over 27,000 domestic violence incidents during pandemic Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • No relations with Israel until Palestinian peace deal reached, says Saudi Arabia Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Coronavirus: 136 further cases and one more death in the State Health Jack Power , Shauna Bowers , Freya McClements , Tim O'Brien
  • Belarus to investigate opposition council as Lukashenko hits back Europe James Shotter
  • Many schoolbuses likely to operate without social distancing when schools reopen Education Carl O'Brien , Brian Hutton
  • Scientists discover protein linked to depression and brain disorders Health Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Germany feels quiet pride five years on from refugee crisis Europe Derek Scally
  • Pro-democracy activists arrested in Thailand face sedition charges Asia-Pacific
  • Three days for a test – one man’s delay to get checked for Covid-19 Health Simon Carswell
  • Secondary students express ‘critical concerns’ over plans for reopening schools Education Carl O'Brien , Jack Power
  • Under-45s make up 72% of recent coronavirus cases Health
  • Italy reports highest daily rate of coronavirus cases since May Europe
  • Storm Ellen: ‘The local community were brilliant’ Irish News Barry Roche
  • Asylum seekers told of Covid-19 ‘cluster’ in Bray centre Health Sorcha Pollak
  • Body of Belfast-born priest recovered four days after US boating accident Irish News Freya McClements
  • Coronavirus: North tightens restrictions on gatherings Health Freya McClements
  • Kildare should stay in lockdown but not Laois and Offaly, says NPHET Irish News Simon Carswell , Jack Power
  • Irish Georgian Society co-founder Desmond Guinness dies Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • ‘They will not open the airports’: Covid-19’s heavy toll on Ugandan tourism Asia-Pacific Sally Hayden
  • Macron and Merkel sing off same policy hymn sheet Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Syrian man and Iraqi friend injured in Dublin street attack Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • California wildfires: Two dead as state battles over 300 blazes US
  • Manchester Arena bomber likely to spend rest of life in jail UK
  • Numbers visiting nursing home residents to be restricted Irish News Jack Power
  • Kildare traders query logic of extending county lockdown Irish News Mark Hilliard , Shauna Bowers
  • Taoiseach ‘furious’ over Calleary’s attendance at golf dinner with 80 in apparent Covid rules breach Politics Pat Leahy , Jack Power , Simon Carswell , Conor Gallagher

  • Sport

  • Aidan O’Brien’s Love favourite to triumph in Yorkshire Oaks Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Worst Sporting Moment: West Germany the bra-pingers, France their victims International Mary Hannigan
  • Women’s cricket needs braver look beyond the boundary Other Sports Megan Maurice
  • 2020 NFL season will see cheerleaders and mascots banned from field Other Sports
  • ‘Split season’ among topics as GAA fixture task force meets Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game Pro14 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Is it time to separate the women’s Six Nations from the men’s? Rugby Stephen Kisbey-Green
  • Rory McIlroy rules himself out of Irish Open at Galgorm Castle Golf
  • Joanne O’Riordan: When it comes to nurturing women in sport, Aussies rule Gaelic Games Joanne O'Riordan
  • GAA’s blunt response to new Covid-19 advice reflects frustration Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Seán Moran on GAA frustration; Bayern book place in final Sport Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Liverpool kick off Premier League defence against Leeds English Soccer Paul MacInnes
  • Quarantine conundrum places big question marks over European rugby European Cup Paul Rees
  • Aidan O’Brien’s Love impresses in Yorkshire Oaks win as thoughts turn to Arc Racing Greg Wood
  • Rugby gets all clear to resume after latest round of Covid-19 testing Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Liverpool to escape new UK coronavirus quarantining rules Soccer
  • Katie Taylor vows to ‘shut up’ critics as she prepares to defend titles Other Sports
  • Celtic winger Forrest welcomes return of fans next month Soccer
  • GAA may release funding in bid to ensure intercounty season goes ahead Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Irish trio struggle as Olson sets the pace in Women’s British Open Golf Philip Reid
  • Strong wind adds bite to opening round of Wales Open Golf Philip Reid
  • Root sees potential for England to claim number one Test ranking Other Sports
  • Vinny Perth sacked by Dundalk following Champions League exit National League Emmet Malone
  • Rory McIlroy shows fighting spirit as he looks to go up a gear Golf Philip Reid

  • Business

  • Virgin makes gigabit internet available across its service Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Lockdown opens up opportunities for online Irish start-ups Agribusiness & Food Marie Boran
  • Better broadband: How to get your home up to speed Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Limerick-based start-up Onexu targets young streetwear market Innovation Olive Keogh
  • Tech Tools: Dual screen phone marks Microsoft’s return to market Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Google’s Pixel 4a: A midrange phone that punches above its weight Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Algorithms fail the test in exams debacle Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Tax avoidance weakens fight against Covid-19, charity claims Economy Dominic Coyle
  • Spar trialling checkout-free payment technology in 1,000 shops Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Moody’s report affirms Ireland as good bet despite incoming recession Economy
  • VRAI appoints Davy to reel in more investors after raising €1.2m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Covid-19 restrictions in stores ‘puts most shoppers off’ Retail & Services
  • CRH to slow deal-making pace to cope with Covid-19 uncertainty Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • Developing countries struggle to meed Covid costs, securing the best broadband and peak algorithm Business Conn Ó Midheach
  • Offr raises €3m in funding round led by Barclays Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Politicians show ignorance on public transport in latest Covid-19 advice Transport & Tourism
  • Qantas books loss of nearly €1.2bn due to Covid-19 effect Transport & Tourism
  • Mothercare to sell through Boots stores in UK and Ireland Retail & Services
  • Global stocks fall after Fed minutes leave investors uneasy Markets
  • Oracle’s Irish arm returns to profit, acquires $11.4bn in IP rights Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Number of Irish returning home at highest level since 2007 Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Mental wellbeing a ‘significant’ safety concern for construction companies Construction Ciara O'Brien
  • Premier Oil seeks to raise an extra $300m Energy & Resources Ciara O'Brien
  • Do the latest Covid-19 restrictions mean your office will stay shut? Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Web Summit announces first speakers for this year’s event Technology Charlie Taylor
  • NTMA raises additional €750m at negative rate of -0.54% Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • US labour market stumbles as unemployment claims rise unexpectedly Economy Matthew Rocco , James Politi
  • Irish Central owner acquires Canadian tech start-up in €4.77m deal Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • Airbnb bans parties and events in homes booked on website Transport & Tourism
  • Biden victory will not turn clock back on global trade Economy Martin Sandbu
  • PwC UK delays annual results to account for cost of Covid-19 Retail & Services
  • US companies giving executives big bonuses before declaring bankruptcy Retail & Services
  • European stocks fall while Wall Street edges higher Markets
  • Manchester City in late-stage talks to buy French second-tier club Retail & Services Murad Ahmed
  • Last-minute reprieve for Uber and Lyft in California Transport & Tourism
  • Kingspan buying Slovenian firm that makes roofs and facades Agribusiness & Food Barry O'Halloran

  • Opinion

  • The Irish Times view on The Hague UN court verdict on the 2005 Beirut bombing: Judgment pleases few Editorial
  • Johnson’s ‘get Brexit done’ cabinet once again found wanting Opinion Finn McRedmond
  • The Irish Times view on the latest measures to halt the spread of Covid-19: Time to pull together again Editorial
  • Government restrictions – ‘fearful, perplexed and fed up’ Letters
  • Face masks and public health Letters
  • Over-70s driving licence renewal Letters
  • Reopening schools – where’s the plan? Letters
  • Clapping is nice but stop the clamping Letters
  • Covid-19: Let’s stop pretending we can be New Zealand Opinion Jack Lambert
  • Newton Emerson: North’s grading mess shows pointlessness of GCSEs Opinion Newton Emerson
  • Connacht’s revenge – An Irishman’s Diary on the Battle of Áth an Chip Opinion Ronan McGreevy

  • Life & Style

  • Pleasant aspect on family-friendly Raheny crescent for €650,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Go fishing to Boyne Valley hideaway for €995k New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • How to cycle up ‘Everest’: The athletes climbing the world’s highest peak Fitness Alec Jacobson
  • Lighthouse living in Monkstown penthouse for €850,000 New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • No holds barred refurb at deceptive Ballsbridge terrace for €1.65m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Have it all in Raheny new build with old school values for €925,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • ‘I was selling honey to survive.’ Then Mel Gibson threatened to sue Food & Drink Ernesto Londoño
  • Art deco original in Foxrock with designer Finnish for €2.95m New to Market Frances O'Rourke
  • Type 2 diabetes: A diet low in refined carbohydrates may help, say experts Health & Family George Winter
  • What will €400k buy in Dublin and Wexford? Homes & Property
  • ‘People only notice I am foreign when I speak German in an Irish accent’ Abroad Philip Irving
  • Crop tops for men make a comeback. Would you? Fashion Priya Elan

  • Culture

  • Chemical Hearts: Following the teen angst formula with flair Film Donald Clarke
  • The One And Only Ivan: Never as good as a film featuring Chaka Khan as a chicken should be Film Tara Brady
  • Keanu Reeves: ‘When we would go to dinner together, people were, like, Whoa! Dudes!’ Film Dave Itzkoff
  • State confirms new limits on cultural events after widespread confusion Culture Deirdre Falvey
  • No more sex scenes: Film-makers advised to revert to chaste style of golden era Film Donald Clarke
  • Bill & Ted Face the Music - official trailer Film Trailers
  • Viscera, a new short story by Dearbhaile Houston Books Dearbhaile Houston