Article Index

Nicky Byrne ‘disappointed’ with Eurovision exit

By Patrick Freyne

Marc MacSharry calls for investigation into Nama leak

By Ciarán Hancock

Teenager with cerebral palsy gets final €8m payment

Nama will return €2bn to excequer, Dáil committee told

By Michael O'Regan

Mike Nesbitt leads Ulster Unionist Party into Opposition

By Gerry Moriarty

Opinion: Women shouldn’t have to toe line on shoes

By Brooke Masters

Debenhams’ difficulties put 2,200 Irish jobs at risk

By Mark Paul

Debenhams gave year-long commitment to Irish arm in December

By Mark Paul and Mary Carolan

Up to 40% of firms in industry and services planning pay hikes

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Irish aid workers strive to help million trapped by Syrian war

By Stephen Starr

Markets

Bank and mining company shares fall

By Joe Brennan

Brexit: Divided Irish in Britain want clearer advice

By Shane Hickey

Dublin’s Jonny Cooper keeps to norm and gives little away

By Gavin Cummiskey

John Whittingdale criticises ‘left-wing luvvies’ in BBC row

By Denis Staunton

Goal fires staff in Turkey after inquiry into Syrian aid contracts

By Ruadhán Mac Cormaic

Markets

Blackstone’s Dublin arm pays €30m dividend to parent firm

By Joe Brennan

Judge refuses care order for child despite alleged sexual abuse

By Fiona Gartland

US pilots protest over Norwegian carrier’s Cork route

By Simon Carswell

Tánaiste calls for accessible register of company owners

By Denis Staunton

Plan to cut or scrap inheritance tax for thousands

By Pat Leahy

Technology

Data Protection Commissioner could face scrutiny over case

By Derek Scally

Property

Inheritors caught in tax pinch as thresholds fall and rates rise

By Ciarán D'Arcy

Inaugural Lough Rynn Regatta attracts big numbers

By Liam Gorman

Martyn Turner

By Martyn Turner

Europe

Hungary’s border fence frays as migrants pursue EU goal

By Daniel McLaughlin

Psychiatric patients kept in hospital due to lack of drug

By Paul Cullen

Action to halt pylon project rejected by High Court

Luas strikes again

Extra €1m for girl with cerebral palsy as parents return to court for fourth time

A&L Goodbody appoints Catherine Duffy as first chairwoman

By Ciara O'Brien

KBC will decide on future of Irish banking subsidiary next year

By Ciarán Hancock

Protocol for single, timely interview needed for children who allege sexual abuse

By Fiona Gartland

A royal faux pas at Queen Elizabeth’s garden party

By Denis Staunton

Loyal Tesco staff should not fall victim to price promotions

By Arthur Beesley

So long, Eamonn McCann – don’t forget to write

An Irish Diary

A scholar and a spy – An Irishman’s Diary about James Auchmuty

By Pádraig Collins

Analysis: Nesbitt’s ‘big and bold’ move changes the agenda

By Gerry Moriarty

Carlow’s best players not ‘always committed to cause’

By Seán Moran

Farming & Food

Glanbia directors each paid €85,000 last year

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Firm’s flip-flop over high heels

Garda’s Pulse database symbolic of a force under pressure

By Conor Lally

Why we need a water referendum, a living wage and pension changes

By Patricia King

National Maternity Hospital and ethos

Water and the new politics

Naughten defends linking child benefit and school attendance

By Fiach Kelly

Noel Whelan: New Government seems to be under the spell of spin

By Noel Whelan

Justice for Alan Shatter?

David Puttnam: Brexit would impoverish film, TV and creative industries

By David Puttnam

Comments by Sabina Higgins

Programme for government

Europe cannot walk away from its duty to provide asylum

New ICRA commodore committed to increased participation

By David Branigan

Everton target Ronald Koeman to replace Roberto Martínez

By Andy Hunter

Shane Long’s fine form the key for Martin O’Neill

By Emmet Malone

Album of the Week: Overhead, the Albatross – Learning to Growl

By Tony Clayton-Lea

Sunken Treasure: Horace Andy’s Dance Hall Style, 1982

By Donal Dineen

People

Meet the Airbnb hosts in their 60s

By Rosita Boland

Overhead, The Albatross: ‘I’m a pedant, but I’m also stubborn, that’s how it stuck’

By Jim Carroll

Patrick Stewart on shouting, playing a Nazi and elocution with Brian Blessed

By Donald Clarke

Carlo Gébler on his 25 years in prison: ‘the best thing that’s ever happened to me’

By Carlo Gébler

Middle East

Hizbullah says top commander killed in Israeli air strike

Time to end Ireland’s ‘failed developer-led property market’

By Charlie Taylor

Your Money

Paul Drechsler: the Irish voice of British industry unequivocal on Brexit danger

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Cork football isn’t dead - Eoin Cadogan is ready to bring the glory back

By Ian O'Riordan

Liam Toland: Residency rule should be six years, not three

By Liam Toland

IRFU wants better financial planning to ensure Munster problems not repeated

By Daire Walsh

Costs order in mobile licence case made against Lowry

By Colm Keena

John Allen: Sliotar dimensions much ado about nothing

By John Allen

Caveat: Recovery will bring pressure for some quirky businesses

By Mark Paul

World

Brazil’s interim president Michel Temer calls for ‘unity’

Your Money

Easily confused Irish struggle to spot bargains, ESRI finds

By Conor Pope

Transport

Irish Ferries owner buoyed up by stronger earnings

By Charlie Taylor

Planet Business

By Laura Slattery

‘I’m with the brand’ say musicians in post-Prince industry

By Laura Slattery

Nielsen to introduce digital ad ratings to Ireland from October

By Laura Slattery

European car sales up 9%, VW grows after emissions debacle

Hillsborough victims honoured with freedom of Liverpool

By David Conn

Commercial Property

Ires Reit snaps up D4’s Elm Park scheme for €59m

By Charlie Taylor

Savings are key before starting a business

By Matthew Jenkin

Radio 1 ‘enhances’ programme teams after end to hiring freeze

By Laura Slattery

Jason Carroll: from recording bands to brewing beer

By Pamela Newenham

Student Hub

5 stories you need to know today

The Morning Sports Briefing

World’s oldest person, Susannah Mushatt Jones, dies at 116

German economy powers ahead, but exports cloud picture

People

Hilary Fannin: The one census question that gave me pause

By Hilary Fannin

After 21 years...The Stone Roses return with ‘All For One’

Teflon Enda Kenny unscathed as casualties piled around him

By Conor Lally

TG4 recognised for two decades of broadcasting

By Laura Slattery

Africa

South African gold miners to sue over fatal lung diseases

‘I came like a king, left like a legend’ - Zlatan confirms departure

Technology

Apple invests $1bn in Chinese ride-hailing service

ESB’s finance director Donal Flynn to join Glen Dimplex

‘In business, adversity is normal’

By Fiona Alston

Brexit fears weigh on UK media sector

By Laura Slattery

‘Star Wars’ reawakens in secure Donegal shoot

‘I didn’t want to sit through a recession in Dublin’

By Ruth O'Connor

Quique Sanchez Flores will leave Watford at end of season

Irish gas exports enter British supply chain for first time

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Michael Ring calls for ban on gambling on underage sport

By Vivienne Clarke

Jurgen Klopp promises Liverpool squad a summer of hard work

Farming & Food

Bittersweet flavour of local apple grower’s success

By Fiona Alston

Brian Dillon and Jane Clarke on £10,000 RSL Ondaatje Prize shortlist

By Martin Doyle

Ireland ‘third-safest country’ in the world for business

By Charlie Taylor

Tom Denton to depart Leinster for Gloucester next season

Transport

Road Warrior: Changes in US visa waiver scheme

By Joan Scales

HSE almost €60m over budget in first two months of year

By Paul Cullen

Seamus Heaney’s five towers of Irish identity

By Eugene O'Brien

Finian McGrath will get water charges back, says Fitzmaurice

By Vivienne Clarke

52% have no confidence in Government to run country - poll

By Fiach Kelly

Euro zone growth estimate is revised down to 0.5%

10 things to look out for this Premier League weekend

IMF warns Britain of dangers of leaving European Union

An Irish Diary

Church services

Enda Kenny pledges to lobby only Irish people in UK over Brexit

By Joe Brennan

I, Daniel Blake Cannes review: a deeply moving, darkly funny drama

By Donald Clarke

TV & Radio

‘Billions’ review: Testosterone, money and one-per-center woes

By Bernice Harrison

Recipes

Donal Skehan: Sabrina Gidda’s gnudi with broad beans and asparagus

By Sabrina Gidda

Wake-up call: Less is more when it comes to LinkedIn

By Alexandra Samuel

Recipes

Donal Skehan: Baked rhubarb with roast white chocolate and rhubarb sorbet

By Donal Skehan

Food

Select: The Cadbury Caramel Bunny and the power of food mascots

By Aoife McElwain

Brexit would create turmoil and damage Irish trade

By Arthur Beesley

Donald Trump’s ex-butler makes online threats to Obama

Food

Donal Skehan: London flavours calling

By Donal Skehan

Manchester United interested in Alvaro Morata deal

By Fabrizio Romano and Marcus Christenson

‘It’s not getting fixed’: Luas passengers put out by stoppages

By Dan Griffin

Motors

Remember these? The best Mitsubishis from down the years

By Neil Briscoe

The Angry Birds Movie review: delightful all-ages comedy with a subversive streak

By Tara Brady

Irish 10-year bond yield hits one-month low on rating upgrade hopes

Ibrahim Halawa: Jail term feels like 1,000 years not days

Motors

Nissan to swallow up scandal-hit Mitsubishi

By Neil Briscoe

Kathleen MacMahon on The Heart of Everything by Henrietta McKervey

By Kathleen Mac Mahon

Culture

Going out: The best of what’s on this weekend

Restaurants

Gaillot et Gray review: A French pizzeria and bakery in Dublin 8

By Catherine Cleary

Listicle: How to keep stress at bay when working to deadlines

Orla Cotter is pointing the way for Rebels

By Daragh Ó Conchúir

Catching Cork remains the mission in Ladies’ Championship

By Sinead Farrell

Woman (24) punched and robbed disabled man in Limerick

By David Raleigh

No State witness called to support conspiracy trial claim, court told

By Declan Brennan

Funeral service for baby found at Co Wicklow recycling plant

By Tim O'Brien

Numbers waiting over 24 hours for A&E care up 14%

By Paul Cullen

Euro Moments: First ever finals match throws up a nine-goal thriller

By Emmet Malone

Drink

Beerista: Beards, belly buttons and other strange brews

By Sorcha Hamilton

US retail sales record biggest jump in over 12 months

State’s decision to deport mother and Irish-born child is upheld

Drink

Rural wine choices: Sourcing outside the capital

By John Wilson

Transdev in ‘grave’ situation due to ongoing Luas strikes

By Martin Wall and Vivienne Clarke

Trial hears disclosures to regulator not consistent with dishonesty

By Declan Brennan

Alan Shatter ‘spat at’ and ‘abused’ after leaving minister role

By Vivienne Clarke

What is so wrong with unpasteurised milk?

By John McKenna

Obama tells schools to give transgender pupils toilet rights

Man wanted in UK over rape charges arrested in Greystones

By Saurya Cherfi

Racing

The great Frankel’s first-born Cunco wins on debut at Newbury

Asia-Pacific

Couple whose three children died on MH17 welcomes baby girl

Off Topic podcast: ‘The Irish people have failed Eurovision’

By Laurence Mackin

Art

Culture Shock: listen to Wordsworth and don't gentrify emotions

By Gemma Tipton

Man fined for taking daughter on term-time holiday wins UK ruling

Chelsea offer John Terry one-year contract extension

Dublin parents kept son (13) out of school four years, court told

By Tom Tuite

Nialler9's New Irish Music: Róisín O; Overhead, The Albatross; Pretty Beasts

By Niall Byrne

Golf

Rory McIlroy storms back into Players contention with 64

Life & Style

So what’s hot and what’s not this week?

By Una Mullally

TV & Radio

Radio: Mad as hell George Hook has his ‘Network’ moment

By Mick Heaney

Best-ever run keeps Liam Jegou’s Rio 2016 dream alive

By Liam Gorman

Dublin’s new jersey expected to become biggest seller in GAA history

By Gavin Cummiskey

Wasps announce signing of Australia’s Kurtley Beale

Alan Rusbridger will not become chairman of Guardian owner

Europe

UN condemns Hungary's treatment of asylum seekers

By Daniel McLaughlin

Ma Loute/Slack Bay Cannes review: gorgeous, funny and a bit infuriating

By Donald Clarke

Racing

Clever Cookie takes thrilling Yorkshire Cup

Ibec chief says European Commission must allow more capital investment

By Suzanne Lynch

Champions Cup final: Dan Carter praises physical Owen Farrell

Tesco group boss gets £3m bonus for stemming decline

Environment

Citizens’ involvement crucial in building ‘smart cities’, expert says

By Elaine Edwards

Claiming Irish people were slaves ignores degrees of freedom

By Cathy Barry

Asia-Pacific

Indian supreme court censures federal states for ignoring drought

By Rahul Bedi

Regulator’s actions consistent with approval of deal, court hears

By Declan Brennan

Africa

South African gold miners allowed to sue mining companies

By Bill Corcoran

Fifa appoints first female secretary general

Key figure in Garda controversy challenges Shatter claims

By Conor Lally

Europe

Unease as Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ back on German best-seller list

By Derek Scally

Cliff Taylor: To pay or not to pay? Mixed messages on water charges

By Cliff Taylor

Finian McGrath does u-turn on water charge refusal

By Fiach Kelly

Environment

Sunny weekend ahead with temperatures to break 20 degrees

By Rachel Flaherty

Leicester City’s Danny Simpson has curfew quashed by judge

Why Alan Rusbridger had no choice but to quit The Guardian

By John Gapper

Laois forwards carry too much threat

By Seán Moran

Skellig Michael visitor season to open after ‘major’ rockfall

By Lorna Siggins

Nurse found guilty of poor professional performance over care of woman (86)

By Liz Farsaci

Social Affairs

Government to consider UN abortion law recommendations

By Kitty Holland

Technology

Facebook launches investigation into report of political bias

Nicky Byrne: ‘I feel worse than I did yesterday to be honest’

By Patrick Freyne

Punishing Russia’s athletes harsh but only fair solution

By Juliet Macur

Tuarascáil

Iriseoir na Bliana bronnta ar Alan Titley ag na gradaim chumarsáide

World

Brazil’s new government warns of measures to tackle economic woes

By Tom Hennigan

Plan coming together for Shane Ryan after year of sacrifice

By Ian O'Riordan

Two men killed in car crashes in Tipperary and Kilkenny

By Aine McMahon

The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones, by Rich Cohen review: rocking their world

By Brian Boyd

Transport

Druids Glen golf club goes into examinership

Editorials

Facebook: The extent of the human touch at issue

Amazon leading la révolution at Cannes Film Festival

By Donald Clarke

Garda Commissioner questioned over ‘malice’ claim against whistleblower

By Conor Lally

Two landlords to pay €3,500 for failing to register tenancies

By Aine McMahon

Cork City strike at the death to make it six wins in a row

Seventh heaven for Dundalk as champions thrash Finn Harps

St Pat’s and Longford share spoils after second half thriller

Wexford Youths stun Shamrock Rovers at Ferrycarrig Park

Hillsborough rocks as Sheffield Wednesday down Brighton

By Richard Gibson

Conor O’Shea’s Harlequins fall short against powerful Montpellier

By Robert Kitson

Louth look to have sharper edger over Carlow

By Seán Moran

Ronald Koeman expected to reject Everton overtures

Spanish Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg leaves Lewis Hamilton in the dust

By Paul Weaver

Van Gaal vows Manchester United will fight until the end

By Jamie Jackson

Slaven Bilic hits out at Watford for sacking Flores

Fermanagh attack gives them the edge over Antrim

By Seán Moran

Manchester United and Arsenal target €50m Morata

By Fabrizio Romano and Marcus Christenson

Offaly have the edge on homeless Longford

By Seán Moran

An Irish Diary

Presbyterian notes

Danske Bank selling its Irish family silver

By Michael Parsons

Editorials

Paying the heavy price on legal costs

What it went for: auction results

By Michael Parsons

Two Jack B Yeats paintings to be auctioned in Dublin

By Michael Parsons

Life’s Work: Martina Noonan, art & antiques valuer, Dublin

By Michael Parsons

The Lubetkin Legacy by Marina Lewycka review: tower-block novel falls a little flat

By Martina Evans

Rebel By Vocation by Niall Carson review: Irish culture coming of age

By Claire Connolly

Langrishe, Go Down by Aidan Higgins review: a modernist classic

By Eileen Battersby

Cast Away and The New Odyssey reviews: Following refugees’ trail of tears

By Suzanne Lynch

Crime reviews: glittering and seedy get equal time in subtle procedural

By Declan Hughes

Raoul Wallenberg by Ingrid Carlberg review

By Tom Moriarty

Snugville Street by Angeline King review

By Freya McClements

Wave Watching

By John Liddy