Article Archive

September 14th 2020

• • News

  • McGuinness' EU experience 'crucial' to commissioner role, says von der Leyen Politics
  • Click for home: The best Irish websites for online shoppers Consumer Conor Pope
  • Boris Johnson’s claims of EU ‘blockade’ in Irish Sea rubbished in Dublin Politics Pat Leahy , Freya McClements , Marie O'Halloran
  • North set for start of new Covid-19 restrictions Irish News Freya McClements
  • Student rents to remain high as Covid-19 outweighed by other factors Social Affairs Tim O'Brien
  • Life on the Great Blasket: ‘The one big thing we miss would be the fridge’ Irish News Karen McHugh
  • Irish Air Corps pilots are training in Alabama with US military Irish News Conor Lally
  • Micheál Martin’s leadership under pressure as FF’s support plummets in poll Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Covid-19: 414 new cases reported over weekend, including 234 in Dublin Health Simon Carswell , Martin Wall
  • Maureen Dowd: Trump desperately craves acceptance from the elites he denounces US Maureen Dowd
  • London believes trade talks can advance despite plan to break international law UK Denis Staunton
  • Boris Johnson faces Conservative backbench rebellion over new law UK Denis Staunton
  • Government accused of hypocrisy for failing to honour Defence Forces deal Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • If Ryanair pulls out, what will happen to Cork Airport? Irish News Barry Roche
  • Sale of sex rises since Covid-19 restrictions lifted, advocacy group says Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Calculated grades process: Agent of warped bias or great leveller? Education Carl O'Brien
  • Coronavirus: Dublin restrictions on the table as new Covid-19 plan is finalised Politics Pat Leahy , Simon Carswell , Martin Wall
  • Defective Celtic Tiger homes to be focus of new working group Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Catholic primary schools in Dublin to end ‘sibling-first’ enrolment policies Education Carl O'Brien
  • Lawyers expect flurry of legal actions after release of teachers’ estimated grades Education Carl O'Brien
  • Gardaí believe homeless man beaten to death after row with youth who stole phone Irish News Ronan McGreevy , Conor Gallagher
  • Gardaí ‘less concerned with bangers being thrown than bangers being eaten in pubs’ Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Suspension of workers’ right to redundancy could be extended Irish News Martin Wall
  • Demolition of The O’Rahilly’s former home approved by Bord Pleanála Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Donald Trump holds packed indoor campaign rally in Nevada US
  • Coronavirus: WHO reports record one-day rise in cases of 308,000 Europe
  • Packed pubs must be a thing of the past, intensive care expert says Irish News Vivienne Clarke
  • Yoshihide Suga to be Japan’s prime minister after winning party vote Asia-Pacific Justin McCurry
  • Bogotá picks up pieces after 14 killed in protests against police brutality World Gideon Long
  • Covid-19: Government to discuss right to protest, says Coveney Irish News Vivienne Clarke
  • Breaking international law should be 'final resort', Cameron warns Johnson UK
  • Dublin’s drink-only pubs will not reopen next week due to rising Covid cases Health Paul Cullen , Simon Carswell
  • Coveney: Johnson wants a deal but he has a strange way of going about it UK Vivienne Clarke
  • Citizens Information website changed to clarify Covid-19 advice Health Paul Cullen
  • Lung cancer referrals fell by more than 25% during pandemic Health Paul Cullen , Sorcha Pollak
  • Full impact of Covid-19 on public transport revealed in latest figures Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Navalny-backed candidates win Siberian cities in Russian election Asia-Pacific Henry Foy
  • David Cameron joins in criticism of Johnson’s Brexit move UK Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe , Jim Pickard
  • Right-to-die Bill will not lead to ‘slippery slope’, says Vicky Phelan Politics Harry McGee
  • UK risks becoming ‘shadow of its former self,’ Leo Varadkar warns UK Simon Carswell
  • Trial of Lisa Smith accused of Islamic State membership is set for 2022 Courts Alison O'Riordan
  • Four appear in court over shooting of Kinahan cartel target Courts Paul Neilan
  • Coronavirus: North at ‘tipping point’ after two further deaths Health Freya McClements
  • Families of young children with Covid-19 may have to self-isolate for 17 days Health Paul Cullen
  • Leaving Cert: Independent appeal available for students disappointed with grades Education Mark Hilliard
  • Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say Science
  • Second ‘crazy video’ of child driving lorry on M1 is ‘reckless’, Foster says Irish News Freya McClements
  • No verdict in case where brothers accused of raping siblings Criminal Court Declan Brennan
  • No legal basis to detain traumatised woman regarded risk to mother, CFA accepts High Court Mary Carolan
  • Low post-Brexit customs registration among firms contacted in July Politics Simon Carswell
  • Lebanon fails to meet emergency cabinet creation deadline Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Pregnant Angolan woman to challenge deportation High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Over 1,000 litres of wine seized at Dublin Port in van travelling from France Crime & Law Tim O'Brien
  • Irish Covid-19 tracing app tested for link-up with EU systems Health Naomi O’Leary
  • Charlotte Mulhall takes court action over move to Limerick Prison High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Shannon gas terminal’s prioritisation cannot be referred to European court, judge rules High Court Mary Carolan
  • Campaigners dismiss claims Right-to-die Bill will lead to a 'slippery slope' Social Affairs
  • Johnson’s Bill to breach Brexit deal passes first Commons vote UK Denis Staunton
  • Almost 10,000 fewer getting Covid-19 unemployment payment Irish News Martin Wall
  • ‘Animal Rebellion’ stage a 'rooftop protest' at the Department of Agriculture Climate Change
  • Amsterdam hopes red-light district clean-up will entice ‘the right visitors’ Europe Peter Cluskey
  • Calculated grades protest: ‘I am going with my second choice but I am not happy’ Education Mark Hilliard
  • Dublin City Council rejects ‘blanket ban’ on speeds above 30km/h Environment Tim O'Brien
  • Russia to lend $1.5bn to crisis-hit regime of ‘closest ally’ Belarus Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Dublin Chamber envisages a 15-minute post-Covid city Environment Tim O'Brien
  • Covid-19 pandemic ‘has profoundly changed Trócaire’s work,’ says chief executive Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Planning granted for a ‘crucial’ cross-Border electricity interconnector Irish News Freya McClements
  • Catholic schools say they are powerless in bid to end ‘sibling-first’ admissions Education Carl O'Brien
  • Proposed Sandymount cycle path delayed after local opposition Environment Jack Power
  • Trump dismisses climate science, saying ‘it will start getting cooler’ US Suzanne Lynch
  • Thousands of workers across building sector back strikes if employers cut pay, conditions Irish News Martin Wall
  • Public demonstration rules may be considered after anti-mask protest Crime & Law
  • Boris Johnson eviscerated by a ghost of Labour’s past UK Denis Staunton

  • Sport

  • Rising lake levels make for ‘patchy’ fishing on Lough Corrib Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Mogul finally delivers to claim glory in Grand Prix de Paris Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Dan McFarland: Loss has ‘battle hardened’ Ulster for Europe Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Ruthless Leinster squeeze the life out of Ulster’s challenge Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Leo Cullen looks to next business after Leinster's emphatic title triumph Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Ideal opportunity for the Women’s Super League to prosper Soccer Malachy Clerkin
  • Ken Early: Aggressive paranoia pushed by Mourinho doesn't foster creativity Soccer Ken Early
  • Stewart Cink lands first victory since 2009 British Open Golf
  • Cam Newton makes a fine start to life with the Patriots Other Sports
  • Dominic Thiem roars back to stun Alexander Zverev and break Grand Slam duck Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • Everton start well at Spurs, Dominic Thiem wins US Open after epic Sport Patrick Madden
  • All in the Game: Michael Hector’s long road to the top Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • The Offload: Farrell’s five-week ban sets a dangerous precedent Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Dominic Thiem: US Open win can be the first of many Other Sports
  • Scottie Scheffler to miss US Open after positive Covid-19 test Golf
  • Personal exercise the most popular form of sport for people in Ireland Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Newcastle to take legal action over blocked Saudi takeover bid English Soccer Ed Aarons
  • Leinster confirm James Ryan’s fitness ahead of Saracens clash Pro14
  • Djokovic says US Open disqualification was a ‘big lesson’ Other Sports
  • Man United preparing bid for Real Madrid’s Sergio Reguilón English Soccer Fabrizio Romano , Ed Aarons
  • Phil Mickelson battling his swing as US Open looms Golf Philip Reid
  • Increase in numbers permitted could add to costs for racecourses Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Danny Sheehy is third Irish jockey to test positive for Covid-19 Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Dominic Thiem overcomes battles to achieve ‘life goal’ Other Sports
  • Growing appeal of sporting life ‘across all age groups’ Sport Johnny Watterson
  • Sam Bennett shifts his Tour focus to Paris in green Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Sam Horsfield out of US Open after positive Covid-19 test Golf
  • Six minute blitz sees Wolves sweep past Sheffield United English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • New Connacht president is first woman to head Irish province Pro14 Linley MacKenzie
  • James Ryan knows Leinster must be at their best to beat determined Saracens European Cup
  • Saracens training with Farrell in Sexton role ahead of quarter-final European Cup Gerard Meagher , Paul Rees
  • PSG backs Neymar over racist abuse complaint in Marseille fixture Soccer
  • Chelsea ride their luck but take all three points at Brighton English Soccer Barney Ronay

  • Business

  • Househunters undaunted by Covid-19, MyHome.ie survey suggests Construction Mark Paul
  • E-commerce firms warned on moderating forums for ‘harmful content’ Technology Mark Paul
  • Construction recovery ‘stalls’ in August despite reopening of economy Construction Mark Paul
  • Covid-19: Retailers warn of potential Christmas stock shortages Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Statements about corporate values are so often full of guff Work Pilita Clark
  • Nama pays out over €3m in redundancy, bonuses and garden leave to staff Commercial Property Ken Foxe
  • Greencoat Renewables ‘largely unaffected’ by Covid-19 pandemic Energy & Resources Colin Gleeson
  • Retail shortages, undeterred homebuyers and a slowdown in construction Business Ciara Kenny
  • Me & My Money: ‘I purchased my second car about eight years ago. I still drive it happily’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Covid-19 scheme worth €8m to assist B&Bs opens for applications Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • Avant Money enters mortgage scene with lowest rate on Irish market Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • Oracle wins bid for TikTok in US after Microsoft offer rejected Technology Miles Kruppa , James Fontanella-Khan , Ryan McMorrow
  • Pandemic ushers early decline for fossil fuel era, BP says Energy & Resources Anjli Raval , David Sheppard , Roula Khalaf
  • European stocks take lead from Asian markets Markets
  • Consumers spending again as Covid-19 lockdown lifts Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • Not enough Covid-19 vaccine for all until 2024, says biggest producer Health & Pharma Stephanie Findlay , Anna Gross
  • Ireland to miss 2030 climate targets due to ‘broken planning system’ – report Energy & Resources Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Bord na Móna windfarms worth €170m secure capacity in State auction scheme Energy & Resources Colin Gleeson
  • Clandeboye to expand yoghurt production and create 13 jobs Agribusiness & Food Colin Gleeson
  • Nvidia secures control of key global tech with $40bn Arm deal Technology
  • UBS and Credit Suisse reported to be in merger talks Financial Services
  • Xbox Series S review: The X’s cheaper, smaller sibling Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Huawei Freebuds Pro: keeping up nicely with Apple’s AirPods Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Government announces new €1,000 grants for small businesses Economy Simon Carswell
  • Wise to assume no-deal Brexit – Central Bank governor Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Q&A: What’s this about a cheap new mortgage and can I switch? Personal Finance Conor Pope
  • Tax group eyes diesel levies and motor-tax bands ahead of budget Economy Michael McAleer
  • Markets gain as Covid-19 vaccine progress lifts investors’ spirits Markets Peter Hamilton
  • State’s chief economist warns on public finances ahead of budget Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Eason’s buyout of Dubray gets clearance from competition body Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Cairn Homes co-founders acquire 1m shares in housebuilder Commercial Property Ciarán Hancock
  • Facebook to challenge DPC decision on data transfers Technology Aodhan O'Faolain

  • Opinion

  • Brexit and a shared island Letters
  • On speaking terms Letters
  • Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week Letters
  • Cork ’s creative powerhouse Letters
  • Older and wiser Letters
  • Welcome back Letters
  • National strategy on Covid-19 is key Letters
  • Leaving Certificate grades and fairness Letters
  • Online teaching at third level Letters
  • The UK and international law Letters
  • Una Mullally: How will we handle Christmas, our biggest Covid-19 challenge yet? Opinion Una Mullally
  • Dublin can benefit from London’s decline as a centre for EU legal services Opinion Paul McGarry
  • California fires expose how climate change adversely impacts the vulnerable Opinion Emer Martin
  • De Valera not averse to breaking international agreements Opinion Charles Lysaght
  • The Irish Times view on Belarus: Moscow holds back for now Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on sexual harassment: zero tolerance Editorial
  • Hey Jimi – An Irishman’s Diary on Jimi Hendrix Opinion Ronan McGreevy

  • Life & Style

  • Food & Drink Quiz: An ‘angel on horseback’ is what wrapped in bacon? Food & Drink
  • What sold for €390k in Greystones, Finglas, Sallynoggin and Dublin 24? Homes & Property
  • Are your symptoms flu or Covid-19? How to tell the difference Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Biggest change to our school day routine: homework gone for now Parenting Jen Hogan
  • Elliot Dallen died last week. This was the final article he wrote People Elliot Dallen
  • Growing calls for more transparency on how vaccine trials are run Health & Family Katie Thomas
  • Kim Kardashian West didn’t invent body shaming, but she is building an empire out of it Fashion Jennifer O'Connell

  • Culture

  • New Book of Kells set-up allows display of some pages for first time in decades Heritage Ronan McGreevy
  • Cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan mhóin? tuarasc%C3%A1il Séamus Kavanagh
  • The New Wilderness: urgent and inventive look at the climate crisis Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Blúirí Páipéir tuarasc%C3%A1il Alan Titley
  • ‘When I started at the BBC, I expected to last no more than three months’ Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • ‘Bad girls’: When the Irish State sought to ban emigration of young women to Britain Books John Gibney
  • Ulrika Jonsson: ‘I make an excellent wife ... I’ve had enough practice’ tv-radio-web Emine Saner
  • Wolfwalkers: Irish animated film set in Cromwell era looks a dead cert for an Oscar nomination Film Donald Clarke
  • The Electric Kazoo review: Noonan’s mannered show maintains engaging presence Stage Sara Keating
  • David Attenborough has become the voice of the apocalypse tv-radio-web Ed Power
  • ‘I’ve lost over a year’s income through Covid’ Books Elaina Ryan