Article Archive

September 7th 2020

• • News

  • WHO: Covid-19 vaccine by mid to late 2021 Health
  • Arrests made as hundreds protest over lockdown in Melbourne Asia-Pacific
  • CAO 2020: Think before hitting the ‘accept’ tab for unexpected offer Education Brian Mooney
  • Alternative career routes boost options for school-leavers Education Brian Mooney
  • Have you ever considered a future in accounting? Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • ‘Time management and self-motivation is important’ Education
  • CAO helpdesk: Taking all the advice and guidance into account Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Staff turnover at 40% in full-time childcare operators Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Rape Crisis Centre records 10% increase in calls Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Lockdown picnickers blamed for litter surge in Phoenix Park Environment Brian Hutton
  • Government’s Brexit plan to warn on imports and exports Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones , Denis Staunton
  • Self-isolation period for people with Covid-19 may be cut to 10 days Health Jack Horgan-Jones , Martin Wall
  • Covid-19: Shoppers have moved online – will they stay there? Consumer Conor Pope
  • How would a federal UK affect a shared island of Ireland? Politics Denis Staunton
  • Shared Island: How EU would react to Irish unity referendum Politics Naomi O’Leary
  • More than 120 healthcare workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in past week Health Paul Cullen , Martin Wall
  • Influenza: 41 child deaths recorded over past decade Health Niamh Cahill
  • Leaving Cert 2020: Winners and losers from calculated grades Education Carl O'Brien
  • State credit guarantee scheme for businesses opens for applications Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Leaving Cert: New process results in highest grades on record Education Carl O'Brien
  • Leaving Cert results: grade inflation evident across most subjects Education Peter McGuire
  • CAO points likely to increase across many courses Education Brian Mooney
  • Download 2020 Calculated Grades by grade and subject Education
  • Coronavirus: India overtakes Brazil to become second worst-hit country Asia-Pacific
  • ‘In these strange times, adaptability is an essential skill’ Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Martin promises ‘unity of purpose’ in Green Party after bruising start Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Brexit: How is the UK government planning to circumvent the Northern Ireland protocol? UK
  • UK plays down impact of new Brexit Bill on Northern Ireland protocol UK Denis Staunton
  • Himalayan border tensions could torpedo India-China relations Asia-Pacific Amy Kazmin , Christian Shepherd
  • Julian Assange extradition hearing begins at Old Bailey UK Owen Boycott
  • Alexei Navalny out of coma as Germany faces pipeline dilemma Europe Derek Scally
  • Hong Kong shocked after girl (12) pinned down and arrested Asia-Pacific Helen Davidson
  • North’s pro-Remain parties warn Johnson he cannot renege on withdrawal deal Irish News Freya McClements
  • Further €900,000 payment approved for boy ‘defied all odds’ despite brain injury High Court Mary Carolan
  • Unions to discuss new pay deal for 340,000 State employees with Government Irish News Martin Wall
  • No Irish land border is 'the condition of peace', says Barnier Politics
  • Any attempt by UK to override withdrawal agreement ‘an act of bad faith,’ SF TD says Politics Mark Hilliard , Vivienne Clarke
  • Leaving Cert students across Ireland receive calculated exam results UK Vivienne Clarke , Carl O'Brien
  • Brexit: Senior Irish politicians play down ‘sabre rattling’ from UK on withdrawal deal Politics Pat Leahy , Jack Horgan-Jones , Vivienne Clarke , Harry McGee
  • Brexit: No deal without implementing NI protocol, EU says Europe Naomi O'Leary
  • Covid-19: Ireland currently has joint lowest death rate in Europe Health Paul Cullen
  • Man charged over Lunney assault opposes Special Criminal Court trial High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • ‘Arthur Daly’ type car dealer found guilty of IRA membership Courts Alison O'Riordan
  • Friend of murder accused (17) says he brought knife used in killing Criminal Court Eoin Reynolds
  • Boy (17) pleads guilty to murder in Dublin earlier this year Criminal Court Eoin Reynolds
  • Man remanded over alleged malicious calls to family of murder victim District Court Olivia Kelleher
  • Five jailed for 20 years in Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi killing Middle East
  • Two acquitted of assaulting garda and endangering his life Circuit Court
  • Second suspect arrested in education board corruption investigation Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Saudi king Salman tells Trump Palestinian statehood is essential Middle East Michael Jansen
  • US intelligence ‘spied on Julian Assange around the clock’ Europe Derek Scally
  • Boy born abroad through surrogacy arrangement seeks Irish passport High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Man (25) stabbed in Finglas while delivering food Crime & Law Shauna Bowers
  • Coronavirus in Ireland: 102 new cases amid ‘growing concern’ in Limerick, Dublin Health Paul Cullen
  • ‘Mum fought for every last intake of breath’ - Covid-19 bereaved relatives speak Health Ronan McGreevy
  • Hundreds of Rohingya land in Indonesia after months at sea Asia-Pacific
  • Leaving Cert 2020 results: Covid-19 brings anti-climactic end to school years Education Shauna Bowers
  • 'The next week is vital': People urged to cut down on contacts in Dublin Coronavirus
  • London plays down significance of legislation affecting the North UK Denis Staunton
  • Public should focus on trends and messages rather than daily figures - Glynn Health Ronan McGreevy
  • Brexit back with a bang as story sends shockwaves Politics Pat Leahy
  • EU warns Serbia and Kosovo over Jerusalem embassies plan Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Fourth patient with Covid-19 dies at Co Armagh hospital Health Freya McClements
  • DeSouzas receive donations of over £25,000 towards legal costs Irish News Freya McClements
  • Coronavirus: Israel to impose overnight curfews after Netanyahu spurns lockdowns Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Spain tops 500,000 Covid-19 cases as concerns rise in Europe Europe Naomi O’Leary
  • Paris court relives horror of Charlie Hebdo massacre Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Troubles victims face further delay in applying to compensation scheme Irish News
  • Deferred college applicants: ‘It feels like my points are near worthless’ Education Carl O'Brien
  • National Maternity Hospital Covid-19 restrictions may be eased this week Health Kitty Holland
  • ‘Green list’ to remain until Covid-19 roadmap unveiled mid-September Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Government may consider extra third level places if delayed applicants lose out Education Carl O'Brien
  • California wildfire sparked by couple’s plan to reveal baby’s gender US
  • Grade calculation: the precise method of marking Education Carl O'Brien
  • Covid-19: Publicans fear reopening delay in areas with more cases Politics Harry McGee , Jack Horgan-Jones , Olivia Kelleher
  • Dublin Zoo cancels its Wild Lights exhibition because of Covid-19 pandemic Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Number of people on pandemic payment falls by 5,100 Irish News Martin Wall

  • Sport

  • Six students selected as winners in ‘Let’s Fish’ national poetry competition Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Bohemians rue one that got away as Shamrock Rovers march on National League Emmet Malone
  • Cowardly Government hide behind Nphet as fans remain locked out Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Champions Weekend prizemoney to be third less than last year's, says HRI chief Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Owen Farrell set to miss Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Ken Early: Shane Duffy has a month to adapt to defending a high line International Ken Early
  • Ian Madigan delivers timely reminder of enduring class in Edinburgh Pro14 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Dustin Johnson builds lead in Atlanta as McIlroy loses more ground Golf
  • Ireland beaten by Finland; Ballyboden and Cuala reach Dublin hurling final Sport
  • ‘Really sad’ Novak Djokovic apologises on Instagram Other Sports Tom Lutz
  • All in the Game: Roberto Mancini forgets his specs Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • Driver unhurt after high speed crash at WRC event in Estonia Other Sports
  • NBA round-up: Giannis goes down but Bucks rally to beat Miami Heat Other Sports
  • Niall Quinn informs FAI he will be stepping down Soccer
  • Manchester City duo self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 English Soccer
  • Karma chameleon: Owen Farrell and the Zen of being Number 10 Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • England’s Foden and Greenwood sent home after inviting women to hotel room English Soccer David Hytner
  • Ruthless Novak Djokovic has become his sport’s Floyd Mayweather Other Sports Bryan Armen Graham
  • Leinster expect James Ryan to return for Pro14 final Pro14 Eamon Donoghue
  • The winners and losers of Stephen Kenny’s first international window International Emmet Malone
  • Saracens boss Mark McCall planning for Leinster game without Owen Farrell European Cup
  • Sam Bennett ‘still dreaming about that Tour de France stage win’ Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Australia’s Alex de Minaur eases his way into US Open quarter-finals Other Sports
  • Cricket Ireland cancel interpro tie in Cork as Covid-19 precaution Other Sports
  • Longford club breathe sigh of relief as ‘draconian’ ban quashed by DRA Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Serena Williams makes no mistake this time against Maria Sakkari Other Sports
  • Everton complete signing of Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez English Soccer
  • Haaland and Sørloth grab doubles in Norway’s Windsor rout International
  • Sligo Rovers move up to third as they see off nine-man Finn Harps National League
  • Enes Kanter pays a high price for his espousal of human rights Other Sports
  • Scotland scrape past makeshift Czech Republic in Olomouc International
  • Dustin Johnson secures $15m payday as he holds on to win Tour Championship Golf

  • Business

  • Me & My Money: ‘It’s scary how much I’ve spent on my biggest indulgence’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Aviation exit from Ireland looks increasingly long term Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Hoteliers warn 75% of tourism jobs may be lost Transport & Tourism Joe Brennan
  • Revolut consumer spending data for August suggests green shoots Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Karl Deeter’s mortgage application company raises €1m Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Pilita Clark: Smart ways to handle remote work, and dumb ones Work Pilita Clark
  • Iseq companies raise €1.44bn in Covid share sales Business Joe Brennan
  • Listed companies tap stock market, Covid hits tourism, and remote working Business Dominic Coyle
  • Limerick-based Nualtra to supply NHS with dietary product Health & Pharma Colin Gleeson
  • Full-year profits at Penneys on course to top forecast Retail & Services Jonathan Eley
  • Botswana Diamonds seeks to raise £300,000 in share offering Energy & Resources Colin Gleeson
  • Diaceutics expects Covid-19 to substantially reduce sales Health & Pharma Colin Gleeson
  • NTMA seeks to raise up to €1.5bn in bond auction Economy Colin Gleeson
  • European stocks rise following Wall Street sell-off Markets
  • Ireland in recession as economy contracts by more than 6% Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • More than 780,000 got income assistance from State last month Economy Colin Gleeson
  • Borrowers urged to work with banks as payment breaks end Transport & Tourism Joe Brennan
  • Irish fintech industry saw record activity in first six months Business Colin Gleeson
  • Production in manufacturing industries up 8.8% in July Manufacturing Colin Gleeson
  • ElectroRoute wins energy trading deal for Offaly battery project Energy & Resources Joe Brennan
  • Inheritance: can Revenue claim extra tax if thresholds fall? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Boom-time subprime lender Stepstone enters liquidation Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Businesses face up to 1.55% insurance fees for cheap State-backed loans Business Joe Brennan
  • Expert says State needs to build 1.4m extra homes by 2050 to meet demand Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • SoftBank sheds $8.9bn as ‘whale’ options bets unnerve traders Markets
  • European equities climb as markets ignore US tech woes Markets
  • Irish investors paid bribe for gas deal, says Nigerian official Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • Google's withdrawal from Dublin office deal cast doubts on sector Commercial Property Mark Hilliard

  • Opinion

  • Medicine and literature Letters
  • By the numbers Letters
  • Supermarkets and waste Letters
  • Goat’s Head Soup Letters
  • In profile Letters
  • Students with special educational needs Letters
  • The case for an election Letters
  • Resumption of cancer screening crucial Letters
  • A Brexit no deal – good luck with that Letters
  • Lyric FM and Limerick Letters
  • Tech giants and intellectual property Letters
  • UCD and sexual harassment Letters
  • Bobby McDonagh: Back to the day job for Simon Coveney Opinion Bobby McDonagh
  • Una Mullally: Live events industry has been abandoned Opinion Una Mullally
  • Covid-19 brings with it some good for certain European cities – but not Dublin Opinion Paul Kearns
  • The Irish Times view on the European Commission nominees: ignore the special pleading Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on Brexit: does London really want a deal? Editorial
  • A walk in the park – Fionnuala Ward on urban wildlife Opinion Fionnuala Ward

  • Life & Style

  • Food & Drink Quiz: Which fast-food empire debuted in 1952? Food & Drink
  • What sold for €500k in Glasnevin, Lucan, Dún Laoghaire, Naas and west Cork Homes & Property
  • What are the essential store-cupboard spices? Food & Drink Arun Kapil
  • How to deal with your negative inner voice when running Fitness Mary Jennings
  • Have I got the flu or Covid-19? Could I have both? Health & Family Dr Muiris Houston
  • ‘For the first time in 19 years, all of my children will be in formal education’ Parenting Jen Hogan
  • K Club mansion goes on sale for €2.75m Homes & Property

  • Culture

  • Foilsitheoireacht na Gaeilge faoi bhláth tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Cracking reads from Richard Osman and Louise O’Neill Books Declan Hughes
  • An t-aigéad dí-ocsairibeanúicléasach tuarasc%C3%A1il Alan Titley
  • 25 of the best TV shows coming to your screen this autumn tv-radio-web Kevin Courtney
  • Dublin Book Festival: all changed, virtually the same Books Julianne Siron
  • Latest instalment of Rooms can go right to the top Stage Sara Keating
  • Ag taisteal ó chontae go contae ar thóir oideachas lán-Ghaeilge tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Jude Law: ‘After I became a parent, I cried at anything’ tv-radio-web Emine Saner
  • Before You Say Anything review: riveting moments tease out how we feel safe Stage Deirdre Falvey
  • The Deceived: Paul Mescal, as charismatic as ever, but where’s his inner GAA hunk gone? tv-radio-web Ed Power
  • ‘Grief has been delayed.’ Love and Loss in a Pandemic tv-radio-web Ed Power