Article Archive

March 15th 2021

• • News

  • Gloria Nkencho: ‘George will forever be in our hearts’ Irish News
  • 2020 was the year we all went wild in our gardens Consumer Conor Pope
  • Brain injury rehab forced online by Covid, with surprising results Health Paul Cullen
  • Only jockeys, trainers and staff to attend Cheltenham Festival Irish News Eoghan Dalton
  • Government to increase education support staff as part of literacy strategy Education Marie O'Halloran
  • Radio stations ‘need support’ with Irish language broadcasting Irish News Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Taoiseach and Biden to hold virtual meeting on St Patrick’s Day Politics Pat Leahy , Suzanne Lynch
  • More than 30,000 face vaccine deferral as State suspends AstraZeneca use over clotting fears Health Pat Leahy , Paul Cullen , Simon Carswell , Suzanne Lynch
  • Gardaí set to send file on Varadkar leak to the DPP Politics Pat Leahy , Conor Gallagher , Marie O'Halloran
  • Many pubs will never reopen after curbs lifted, auctioneer says Social Affairs Brian Hutton
  • South Dublin tenants to be evicted after ‘reaching end of line’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Sunbeam House ‘unlawfully’ restrained intellectually disabled woman Social Affairs Jack Power
  • Ireland's publicans: 'I’m angry there is no dialogue with us ... it's mentally very draining' Social Affairs Ronan McGreevy , Brian Hutton
  • Johnson ‘deeply concerned’ at footage of police breaking up Sarah Everard vigil UK
  • Myanmar security forces kill six, witnesses say, a day after dozens shot dead Asia-Pacific
  • Mayo teenager who died following single-vehicle crash named Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • No evidence of causal link between AstraZeneca shot and health incidents – WHO World
  • ‘Percy Jackson’ author Rick Riordan to graduate from UCC Irish News Barry Roche
  • Report reveals student support for compulsory Irish Education Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • North’s chief medical officer ‘delighted’ to get AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Covid-19: Nphet warns against ‘risky’ St Patrick’s Day socialising as 575 cases reported Irish News Paul Cullen
  • Women rally in Australia to demand gender violence justice Asia-Pacific
  • Garda awarded €12,000 after injury from colleague’s tie pin High Court Ray Managh
  • Boy (15) hospitalised following assault in Dublin Crime & Law Ellen O'Riordan
  • Women across Australia march against sexual violence and gender inequality Asia-Pacific
  • Man who bit garda faces ‘severe penalty’ if he fails to grasp chance offered, court says Courts Eoin Reynolds
  • UK claim there is no Irish Sea border does not match reality, court hears Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Concern about numbers not observing Covid-19 restrictions at funerals Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Brexit: EU takes action against UK over extension of grace period Europe Naomi O’Leary , Denis Staunton
  • HSE tells staff AstraZeneca vaccine a ‘very important tool’ in Covid-19 fight Irish News Martin Wall
  • Taoiseach stands by Varadkar as Sinn Féin claims position ‘untenable’ Politics Cormac McQuinn
  • EMA says AstraZeneca benefits outweigh risks as more countries halt use Europe Naomi O’Leary
  • Judge orders urgent transfer of elderly woman to nursing home High Court Mary Carolan
  • Leading Northern Ireland obstetrician prof Jim Dornan dies Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • CSO data suggests no extra movement of people during Covid-19 restrictions Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Covid-19: Four in five medical consultants facing burnout due to pandemic Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Man challenges orders extending detention at psychiatric facility High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Man sentenced to five years in prison for cutting other man’s hair, false imprisonment Circuit Court Anne Sharkey , Isabel Hayes
  • Man charged in Co Kerry over suspected investment fraud Crime & Law Sarah Burns
  • ‘Day of reckoning’ has arrived for post office network, postmasters say Irish News Martin Wall
  • Bishops say Dying with Dignity Bill ‘fundamentally flawed’ Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Dutch voters go to polls amid vaccination concerns and rising infections Europe Peter Cluskey
  • Vatican snubs gay union blessings because God ‘cannot bless sin’ Europe
  • 'Biggest sandstorm in a decade' turns Beijing orange Asia-Pacific
  • Taoiseach pushes back against calls in US for referendum on Irish unity Irish News Suzanne Lynch
  • Father and son appeal sentences for hammer assault over €50 debt Courts Eoin Reynolds
  • Yemen’s Houthis step up offensives as they reject US ceasefire plan Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Bloody Sunday: Committal proceedings against Soldier F begin in Derry Crime & Law
  • Man (70s) dies following crash involving car and lorry in Co Mayo Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Increased social mixing to blame for rising Covid cases, says Nolan Coronavirus
  • Conor Faughnan to leave AA Ireland after 30 years Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Germany’s CDU begins rethink after regional election disasters Europe Derek Scally
  • Latest West Africa Ebola outbreak started by survivor, researchers say Africa Sally Hayden
  • Johnson backs head of police over handling of Sarah Everard vigil UK Denis Staunton
  • Senior figure in Dublin accountancy firm suspected of €1m-plus fraud Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • White House urges EU, UK to protect Belfast Agreement Politics
  • Suspended sentence for man who obtained fake passports to hide drink-driving offence Circuit Court Isobel Hayes
  • The damage to AstraZeneca’s reputation is massive and possibly lasting Health Paul Cullen
  • Man to be sentenced after intervening when daughter being ‘hassled’ Circuit Court Brion Hoban
  • Ireland’s entry into EU database ‘game changer’ in cross-border crime fighting Crime & Law Naomi O’Leary , Conor Gallagher
  • Covid-19 restrictions gap could lead to cross-Border spikes, medics warn Politics Harry McGee
  • Man jailed for fraud after conning man out of daughter’s college fund Circuit Court Sonya McLean
  • Arlene Foster, Michelle O’Neill personally intervene during NI abortion debate Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • ETBs operating inadequate financial systems- Comptroller says Irish News Martin Wall
  • White House defends policy as migrants at border increase US Suzanne Lynch
  • St Patrick’s Day: Virtual events taking place at home and abroad Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Man found civilly liable for Omagh bombing fails in High Court rights challenge High Court Mary Carolan
  • One fifth of Leaving Cert students yet to register for exams ahead of Tuesday deadline Education Conor Gallagher
  • Cork County Council challenging Minister over development plan change High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Nphet discussed penalising people failing to self-isolate or restrict movements Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Two charged over assault of US Capitol officer who died after riot US
  • Limerick hairdresser to offer ‘essential’ cuts despite lockdown Consumer David Raleigh
  • Teddy bear initiative seeks to support people with suicidal thoughts Irish News Barry Roche
  • Conservation management plan to be developed for the Curragh Plains Environment Conor Gallagher
  • President Higgins celebrates Ireland's migrant history in St Patrick's Day address Ireland

  • Sport

  • Johnny Sexton: ‘We dominated large parts of the game’ Rugby
  • Angling Notes: Inland Fisheries Ireland recruiting seasonal staff Other Sports Derek Evans
  • The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against England International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Clubs stretching every sinew to cope with pandemic challenges National League Emmet Malone
  • Tadhg Beirne takes the positives but knows improvements needed International John O'Sullivan
  • Proud Farrell relieved as Ireland prevail in fraught endgame International Gerry Thornley
  • Dan McFarland backs Jacob Stockdale to make Ireland return Pro14 Alex Bywater
  • Cheltenham week should raise uncomfortable talk about gambling addiction Racing Malachy Clerkin
  • TV View: Tadhg ‘Flatley’ Furlong adds some grace to Celtic wrestle Sport Mary Hannigan
  • Cheltenham 2021: Irish contingent reminded to stick with tight Covid protocols Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Ken Early: Arteta looks more likely to deliver success than Mourinho Soccer Ken Early
  • Johnny Sexton edges Ireland past Scotland; Man United see off West Ham Sport Patrick Madden
  • All in the Game: Zenit offering free Sputnik vaccine to fans Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • Cheltenham: Altior ruled out of Champion Chase again Racing
  • Cheltenham Festival 2021: Race times, TV details, best bets and more Racing Patrick Madden
  • James Ryan and Garry Ringrose ruled out of Ireland’s clash with England International
  • ‘A sadness about the town’: Cheltenham prepares for remote festival Racing Steven Morris
  • Man City boss Pep Guardiola brushes off Zinchenko’s talk of a clean sweep Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • Graham Burke signs new three-year deal with Shamrock Rovers National League Emmet Malone
  • Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury sign up for two title fights, says promoter Other Sports
  • Townend confident Chacun Pour Soi capable of handling Cheltenham challenge Racing
  • Olympic hopefuls aware catching Covid could take a month out of their training Sport Johnny Watterson
  • Irish athletes hold largely positive sentiments towards coronavirus vaccine Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Declan Devine going backs to club’s roots to push Derry City forward National League Emmet Malone
  • Rugby World Cup online ticket sales leave buyers frustrated at queues International Gerry Thornley
  • Rui Patrício injury overshadows Diogo Jota’s Liverpool winner at Wolves English Soccer Paul Doyle

  • Business

  • Pub owners struggle to stay positive amid Covid’s challenges Business
  • ‘I’m waiting for a cataclysmic drop in a usually strong stock’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • BiaVest takes a bite out of Offbeat Donuts Agribusiness & Food Mark Paul
  • The post-vaccine world will present its own problems for office workers Work Pilita Clark
  • Government policy on remote working could hurt flexibility and deter investment Work Melanie Crowley
  • Trinity College spinout TerminusDB secures €3.6m in investment Technology Charlie Taylor
  • AMI to create 60 jobs as it rebrands as Vyta Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Revenue to hand over €1m to Dutch tax authorities to settle KPN dispute Technology Mark Paul
  • Rebuilding costs rise due to energy standards and cost of materials Construction Mark Paul
  • Stripe raises $600m, Revenue hands over €1m and the post-vaccine office Business Conn Ó Midheach
  • World stocks inch up on stimulus, vaccines hopes Markets
  • Irish assets leave London in €100bn post-Brexit switch Financial Services Philip Stafford in London
  • Revenues fall by 22.4% at Aryzta in first half of year Agribusiness & Food Fiona Reddan
  • DCC to acquire primary care supplier Wörner for €80m Health & Pharma Fiona Reddan
  • Revenues fall 6% at diagnostics firm Diaceutics Technology Fiona Reddan
  • Airline technology firm Sita to create 55 jobs in Donegal Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Danone board ousts Emmanuel Faber as chairman and CEO Agribusiness & Food
  • Panasonic to reduce Tesla reliance as battery tie-up evolves Manufacturing
  • Disability tech innovator Avail Support acquired by US software firm Technology
  • What is Stripe and why is the State investing $50 million in it? Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Irish boards falter on gender diversity Work Ciara O'Brien
  • Former rugby pro Andrew Trimble scores with investment for Kairos Technology Charlie Taylor
  • H&M’s sales recover in March as hundreds of stores reopen Retail & Services
  • Government’s shared equity scheme risks driving up house prices, Central Bank warns Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Rusbridger’s commission exit will make no difference to future of Irish media Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Former Davy chief leaves posts at Trinity College and Dublin hospital Business Simon Carswell
  • NTMA to auction €750m in short-term treasury bills Economy Ciara O'Brien
  • Covid restrictions will result in 5,000 fewer homes this year Construction Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Poor business spending controls costs economy up to €7bn a year Companies Ciara O'Brien
  • Irish company invites visitors to stand on shoulders of the Giant Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Leo Clancy appointed as chief executive of Enterprise Ireland Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Spain to pilot four-day working week Work
  • Challenge to Phibsborough social housing development to be fast tracked Construction Mary Carolan
  • ‘Paul Mescal effect’ behind 20% jump in sales of O’Neills shorts Economy Gordon Deegan
  • Public spending to counter Covid-19 could continue into 2022, says Eurogroup Economy Naomi O’Leary
  • Global stocks mark time as US bond yields slip Markets Ciara O'Brien
  • Ronan wins battle to have hotel removed from 22-storey tower Economy Gordon Deegan
  • Property developer hopes to meet its Dublin city social housing obligations Business

  • Opinion

  • ‘Do I have to do everything around here?’ Letters
  • Private primary schools Letters
  • Sharing personal data Letters
  • Emotions and reason Letters
  • Future of the Media Commission Letters
  • ‘The End’ Letters
  • Davy and the Bank of Ireland Letters
  • Pandemic restrictions and attending public worship Letters
  • Women and the ‘silent pandemic’ Letters
  • High-rise plans for Dublin’s Docklands Letters
  • Una Mullally: Many pubs are on their knees. Let communities buy them Opinion Una Mullally
  • Data protection concerns should not hinder transparency over peace process Opinion John Horgan
  • British Labour must speak up about Brexit shambles Opinion Bobby McDonagh
  • When Italo Balbo flew over the Foyle Opinion Norman Freeman

  • Life & Style

  • Food & Drink Quiz: What comes after ‘Bertha’s Revenge Irish Milk’? Food & Drink
  • I miss everything about Ireland: friends, family, Taytos, Grafton Street – the list goes on Abroad Saniya Chugtai
  • Russ Parsons: My vision of Irish food was as askew as that of any green-beer-guzzling yahoo Food & Drink Russ Parsons
  • From New Ross to the White House: The Kennedy legacy linking Ireland and the US Abroad Brian Murphy
  • Five experts, five tips: How to maintain good digestive health Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Finding a route to get through brain fog Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • What sold for about €350k in Dublin 4, 8 and 15 Homes & Property Ronald Quinlan
  • The return to school lifted spirits and it’s proving somewhat contagious Parenting Jen Hogan
  • Ireland’s underwater runners: ‘It requires a fair lung capacity to stay down for more than 50 steps’ Fitness Arlene Harris
  • How safe are women in Ireland? Tell us about your experiences Health & Family
  • How are you celebrating St Patrick’s Day overseas? Share your experience Abroad
  • Opel makes a battery Manta Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Volkswagen plans to make cheaper electric batteries – and plenty of them Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Our Test Drive: Mazda CX-30 eSkyActiv-X Car Reviews

  • Culture

  • Macnas: Adapting and reimagining creativity during Covid Culture
  • Moltaí déanta chun cabhrú le stáisiúin raidió craoladh i nGaeilge tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • ‘Is géire anois ná riamh an riachtanas cur le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla’ tuarasc%C3%A1il Rónán Ó Domhnaill
  • Empty Houses: a captivating debut from a writer to watch Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Thriller writer Harlan Coben: ‘At the end of a book I’m crazy. I grow a beard, I don’t shower’ Books Elizabeth A Harris
  • Audiences need to learn new skills to consume art online Culture David Teevan
  • Grammys 2021: Beyoncé makes history as women dominate big prizes Music
  • Pandemic movie wins top award at Dublin International Film Festival Film Donald Clarke
  • Oscars 2021: Irish film Wolfwalkers nominated as best animated feature tv-radio-web
  • Oscars 2021: Something has changed. And Donald Trump wouldn’t like it Film Donald Clarke
  • My Little Big Day: A beacon amid the dreariness of Covid-19 tv-radio-web Ed Power