Article Archive

January 12th 2021

• • News

  • 'You don't concede when there's theft involved', Trump tells supporters US
  • We need much more than media literacy to tackle Covid-19 disinformation Education Jane Suiter
  • Homeschool 2.0: Our guide to the best distance learning tools Education Peter McGuire
  • Our broadband is woeful. How can my daughter sit the online Hpat? Education Brian Mooney
  • Key dates for 2021 CAO applications Education Brian Mooney
  • Pensioner declared dead: ‘I am laughing about it now but it wasn’t funny then’ Irish News Conor Pope
  • Taoiseach to brief mother and baby home survivors on report Politics Pat Leahy
  • Seven in 10 Irish people live in homes too large for their needs Irish News Sean McCárthaigh
  • Ex-pilot’s pension stopped after he is assumed dead - twice Irish News Conor Pope
  • Brexit and beef farmers: Plans for exceptional aid discussed Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Unprecedented rise in Covid-19 cases to see thousands of health staff redeployed Health Paul Cullen , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Six steps to applying for college in 2021 Education Brian Mooney
  • How much is the cost of living for first-year students? Education
  • Preparing for college after a year like no other Education Brian Mooney and Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • College Choice: Support available to level the playing field Education Peter McGuire
  • Covid-19: Up to 700,000 to be vaccinated by end of March – Donnelly Health Jack Horgan-Jones
  • What to consider when selecting your next move after Leaving Cert Education Brian Mooney
  • College costs have fallen but expect return to ‘normal’ in 2021 Education Peter McGuire
  • Top tips: How to keep college costs down Education
  • What jobs will be in demand for graduates in 2025? Education Peter McGuire
  • Tributes paid to ‘Old Man Belfield’ - homeless man Michael Byrne Irish News Simon Carswell
  • Enough Republicans could be tempted to convict Trump US Suzanne Lynch
  • Professor Philip Nolan - 'It looks like we are beginning to turn a corner' News
  • WHO - Covid-19 surge in Ireland due to increased social mixing News
  • US judge blocks planned execution of first female inmate in seven decades US
  • Biden receives second dose of Covid-19 vaccine US
  • ‘Macho management’ sees public servants in office despite Covid rules - union Irish News Martin Wall
  • Coronavirus: 46 more deaths, 3,086 cases reported in Republic Irish News Paul Cullen , Simon Carswell , Jack Power
  • Temporary morgue opens near London as Covid deaths surge News
  • Six park rangers ambushed and killed in Congo gorilla reserve Africa Abdi Latif Dahir
  • Gorillas at zoo test positive for Covid-19 News
  • ‘Be kinder with deadlines’: What teachers learned from remote teaching last time Education Michelle McBride
  • Volunteers patrol Galway's waterways at night to keep people safe Social Affairs
  • Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at zoo in San Diego US
  • Covid-19: Angela Merkel reportedly cites Ireland in warning to party Europe
  • Covid-19: NI plans one million vaccines by spring, full programme by summer Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Cyclist and pedestrian route to be permanent at Grangegorman in Dublin Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Mother and Baby Homes report finds ‘rampant’ infant mortality, ‘appalling’ conditions for thousands Social Affairs Pat Leahy
  • Mother and Baby Homes report: 9,000 children died amid high infant mortality rate Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Bolsonaro eyes Trump gameplan for undermining Brazil’s elections World Tom Hennigan
  • Many men refused to marry pregnant women ‘over fear of losing social standing’ Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Dublin man in coercive control case to be sentenced next week Circuit Court Brion Hoban
  • Mother and Baby Homes report: ‘A dark, difficult, shameful chapter of Irish history’ Irish News
  • Ireland’s proportion of unmarried mothers in homes ‘was probably highest in world’ Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Report a ‘damning indictment’ of church and State – survivors’ group Social Affairs Jack Power
  • ‘All county homes were appalling’ with women in one eating meals squatting on floor Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Women on second pregnancy at Tuam home were sent to Magdalene laundries Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • ‘This will teach you, offer it up for the sins you committed’ woman told after painful birth at Sean Ross Social Affairs Conor Gallagher
  • Mother and Baby Homes report: Main findings and recommendations Social Affairs
  • Israeli court bans screening of documentary about 2002 fighting in Jenin Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Coronavirus used as political tool in Uganda as healthcare needs neglected Africa Sally Hayden
  • Those born in Mother and Baby Homes should have access to birth certs and redress - report Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Bethany Home: ‘No exception’ to high rates of infant mortality in Protestant-run institution Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Government should publish daily vaccine counts, says Fine Gael Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Mother and Baby Homes Commission: Who was on it and why was it set up? Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • India’s supreme court suspends controversial farm laws Asia-Pacific Stephanie Findlay
  • State to investigate leaking of Government information Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • South Africa closes land borders as coronavirus cases spiral Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Over 70% of British imports arriving into Dublin Port clearing without delays Irish News Conor Pope
  • German Covid vaccine rollout gathers pace – and prompts ethical debate Europe Derek Scally
  • Health secretary pay rise should be disclosed at Cabinet, says Minister Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Polish court rejects complaint against remarks about Varadkar Crime & Law Derek Scally
  • Excluding home-schooled students from Leaving Cert calculated grades ‘justifiable’, court hears Courts Mary Carolan
  • Commission questions view that no one knows where infants are buried in home Irish News Barry Roche
  • All travellers into Republic will need negative Covid-19 tests from Saturday Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Mother and baby homes: Commission finds that 978 children died at Tuam facility Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Coronavirus: British police vow tougher enforcement of restrictions UK Denis Staunton
  • Northern Ireland representative to US Norman Houston dies in Belfast US Suzanne Lynch
  • Mother and Baby Homes report describes ‘shameful chapter’ of Irish history Irish News Pat Leahy
  • Allegations that large sums were paid to adopt children ‘impossible to prove’ Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Covid-19 outbreak claims 15 lives at south Dublin nursing home Health Simon Carswell
  • Householders and business owners asked to check for water leaks Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Many migrant children did not attend online classes during last lockdown – study Education Carl O'Brien
  • Retail workers seek early access to Covid-19 vaccine Irish News Martin Wall
  • ‘A matter of great sorrow to us that babies died while under our care’ say nuns Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry , Jack Power
  • At least two people dead in car crashes in Kerry and Tipperary Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Treatment of mothers in homes ‘absolutely horrific’ – survivor Social Affairs Jack Power
  • ‘Robust and ambitious’ prison inspection system planned for Republic Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Woman claims legal aid refused because she received HAP High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • State apology to survivors must be backed by real action, says McDonald Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Mother and Baby Homes: ‘I was born in a jail. I got no love, no education’ Social Affairs Harry McGee
  • ‘You have to suffer for your sins’: Resident recalls treatment at Bessborough home Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ireland awarded over €1bn from EU fund to offset Brexit impact Politics Jack Horgan-Jones , Cliff Taylor , Naomi O’Leary
  • Traffic volumes continue to fall as Level 5 restrictions take hold Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Trump claims his speech before attack on the Capitol was ‘totally appropriate’ US Suzanne Lynch
  • How CAO applications are processed Education Brian Mooney

  • Sport

  • Different Strokes: Irishman helps Harris English end his drought Golf Philip Reid
  • Gerry Thornley: Rationale for persevering with elite level rugby remains strong Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Bill Belichick turns down presidential medal of freedom from Donald Trump Other Sports Tom Lutz
  • Champions Cup suspended; Man United to play Liverpool in FA Cup Sport Patrick Madden
  • Revised Formula One calendar for 2021 confirmed Other Sports Giles Richards
  • No Croke Park sanction for Mayo after unaccredited staff attend All-Ireland final Gaelic Football
  • Bill Belichick’s rejection of Donald Trump shows he is more than just a great coach Other Sports Hunter Felt
  • Is it a good look for Six Nations to go ahead as Covid-19 cases soar? International Robert Kitson
  • Tim Paine defends Steve Smith over Sydney pitch incident Other Sports
  • Munster’s clash with Leinster to take place on January 23rd Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Celtic’s plasticine empire is collapsing amid arrogance and awful decisions Soccer Ewan Murray
  • ‘Scandalous’: Fulham boss Parker furious over rearranged Spurs game English Soccer Jacob Steinberg , David Hytner
  • Colm O’Donoghue signals end to jockey career Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Punchestown may be used as coronavirus vaccination centre Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Sligo Rovers announce ‘strategic partnership’ with Everton National League Emmet Malone
  • French government wants Six Nations safety guarantees from Ireland and England International
  • Frankel’s jockey Tom Queally leads tributes to Khalid Abdullah after his death Racing
  • Percy Warner prevails for Gordon Elliott in Fairyhouse feature Racing
  • Sheffield United’s long wait for Premier League win ends after 18 games English Soccer Aaron Bower
  • Alan Kelly steps down as Ireland goalkeeping coach International Emmet Malone
  • Paul Pogba strike moves Manchester United to summit ahead of Liverpool clash English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Michael Keane’s rises highest to keep Everton’s top-four push on track English Soccer Paul Doyle

  • Business

  • Brexit: Ireland to explore easing of checks on food and animals Business Simon Carswell
  • Several senior management staff leaving Joe.ie company Media & Marketing Mark Paul
  • Stocktake: Europe’s ‘paltry’ technology sector holds markets back Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: Is it wise to buy absurdly expensive stocks? Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: US stock market is an ‘epic bubble’ Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: Even bulls concerned by US valuations Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • It was old-school TV journalism that best captured the chaos inside the US Capitol Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Getting the State to fund 30% of the price of your new home Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Corporate America abandons Trump as the name turns toxic Companies
  • Headline GDP says we’re out of recession but the reality is quite different Economy
  • Sanofi deal a welcome shot in the arm for Malin investors Health & Pharma
  • Linked Finance latest to impose charge on holding cash Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Covid support scheme for business costing State less because of low take-up Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • I've been shut out of my father's will by my stepmother Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Mortgage-to-rent scheme 'undermined’ by commercial entity, claims David Hall Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Banks v Revolut, low take up for Covid supports, and affordable housing scheme Business Ciarán Hancock
  • Parler sues Amazon after it ends web-hosting services Technology
  • Grafton reports strong recovery in business despite pandemic shutdown Construction Ciara O'Brien
  • Pandemic will force property investors to ‘future proof’ portfolios - report Commercial Property Ronald Quinlan
  • European stocks rebound as oil, travel stocks jump Markets
  • EU watchdog to review AstraZenenca-Oxford vaccine this month Health & Pharma
  • Business recovery remains ‘at the mercy’ of Covid-19 Economy Colin Gleeson
  • GSK, Vir to test antibody for Covid-19 treatment Health & Pharma
  • What was the world’s best-selling luxury car brand in 2020? Manufacturing
  • Industrial production increases by 4.7% in quarter Economy Colin Gleeson
  • State lags in ranking of best ‘start-up friendly’ nations Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Valeo strikes deal for German maker of marzipan sweets Agribusiness & Food Mark Paul
  • 100 jobs saved at Novartis’ Ringaskiddy campus Health & Pharma Colin Gleeson
  • Corporate insolvencies stable despite Covid crisis Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Irish biotech company SeqBiome chosen for PepsiCo accelerator Innovation Charlie Taylor
  • Storyful records drop in revenues as accumulated losses rise Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • Novus Diagnostics gets €2.4m grant for rapid sepsis test Health & Pharma Ciara O'Brien
  • European shares flat as investors eye US earnings season Markets Joe Brennan
  • Zoom is seeking to raise $1.5bn to capitalise on surging demand Technology
  • British Airways faces large class-action lawsuit over customer data breach Transport & Tourism
  • Rose Hynes named interim chairwoman at aviation regulator Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Small businesses warned about dangers of unregulated investments Personal Finance Cliff Taylor
  • Glenveagh to charge council up to €791,500 for family apartments Commercial Property Gordon Deegan
  • First doses of Moderna vaccine arrive in Ireland as EU chief defends supply Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle , Jack Horgan-Jones

  • Opinion

  • Fintan O’Toole: Assault on US Capitol showed Trump where his market is Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Young Scientists Letters
  • Countdown Letters
  • US turmoil Letters
  • No ifs and buts Letters
  • Vaccination programme Letters
  • Citizenship for frontline workers Letters
  • Truth Tuesday Letters
  • The Leaving Certificate Letters Aidan Dunne
  • Banning Trump from social media Letters
  • Quality of life in Ireland Letters
  • Testing for Covid-19 Letters
  • What’s that in old money? Letters
  • Special education Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Brexit has enabled the EU to reveal its essential essence Opinion Brigid Laffan
  • We must plan for a better society as we wade through a Slough of Despond Opinion Archbishop John McDowell
  • The Irish Times view on the Hong Kong crackdown: Beijing tightens its grip Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on the Mother and Baby Homes report: a culture of silence and shame Editorial
  • Height of Folly – Frank McNally on the King of Prussia’s Irish giants Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Three-bed semi on the right track in East Wall at €575,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Fair views in pristine Dublin 3 redbrick for €375,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • My gas boiler is old and expensive to run. Should I upgrade or change to solar? Homes & Property
  • How to make the perfect coffee at home Food & Drink James Hoffmann
  • The secret to making your soups an indulgent treat without the calories Food & Drink
  • Eat, move, think: What you need to know about children’s health (9-12 years) Parenting Jen Hogan
  • Why we can’t expect Covid-19 vaccines to be free of side effects Health & Family Dr Muiris Houston
  • You can’t bring those ham sandwiches in here: Officials seize food from UK arrivals Food & Drink Jon Henley
  • Why ‘checked out’ Melania Trump has been one of her husband’s biggest enablers People Tanya Sweeney

  • Culture

  • Having and Being Had: Enmeshed in a capitalist world Books Rachel Andrews
  • ‘The limits of the imagination’: The Gate Theatre then and now Books Ruud van den Beuken
  • Call My Agent’s Camille Cottin: ‘People thought I was this senseless b*tch’ tv-radio-web Agnés Poirier
  • Brian Moore’s hotels: Time to revisit this neglected author in his centenary year Books Sinéad Moynihan
  • How Covid has made us doubt our own self-worth Books James Conor Patterson
  • How to saw a person in half: 100 years of a sensational illusion tv-radio-web Mark Brown
  • New Sally Rooney novel announced for September Books Martin Doyle
  • Jessie Buckley: Kerry’s bright star lights up the new season of Fargo tv-radio-web Ed Power