Article Index

Is it okay to feel lonely? It could be in the genes

By Alana Kirk

Angling Notes: Concerns raised over smolt decline in Donegal river

By Derek Evans

Culture

Presents of mind: Stuck for a Christmas gift idea?

By Donald Clarke

Value For Money: Christmas selection boxes

By Conor Pope

Three-quarters of inmates in North have a mental health or addiction issue

By Claire Smyth

A third of prisoners who died in last 10 years were on release

By Claire Smyth

An Irish Diary

Home for Christmas – An Irishman’s Diary on the release of republican prisoners from Frongoch in 1916

By Ronan McGreevy

Obituaries

Thérèse Gorry – a leading light in the Irish art world

By Nicola Gordon Bowe

Editorials

US presidency: The Irish Times view

Society is measured in part by how it treats its prisoners

By Steven McCaffery

The gauge of history

Editorials

ESRI report

Unstable nativity play

Reducing, reusing and recycling

Oil and trouble

Home thoughts from abroad

Undocumented migrants

Advice on choices in further education

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at California home aged 99

Valseur Lido remains on track for Lexus Chase

By Brian O'Connor

Deal worth €3.1m agreed to remedy Longboat Quay defects

By Olivia Kelly

Wicklow Mountains National Park to expand by 1,983 hectares

Education

Quality of Irish graduates at risk due to funding shortages

By Carl O'Brien

Education

Just 1% of students ‘opt out’ of religion classes in Catholic schools

By Carl O'Brien

A flying visit to Santa’s Command Centre in Lapland

By Róisín Ingle

Emergency shelters costing Dublin City Council €1m weekly

By Gordon Deegan

Pricewatch Christmas puddings: SuperValu takes the crown

By Conor Pope

President to hold talks with Polish opposition over protests

By Derek Scally

Opinion

Child protection underfunding adds to suffering

By Patrick Costello

Opinion

Insurance industry more worried about profits than claim sizes

By Sinead Carroll

Unions to resist greater contribution by public staff to pensions

By Pat Leahy

‘It comes and goes in a blur’: those who bring us Christmas

By Peter McGuire

Trump’s wall: In Central America, migrants are undeterred

By Sally Hayden

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

By Gerry Thornley

All four provinces standing tall on European stage

By Gerry Thornley

Ulster pay price for slow start as they leave Clermont empty-handed

Poland at tipping point over Kaczynski power grab

By Derek Scally

Online fraudsters focusing on small Irish businesses

By Colm Keena

Munster have no complaints after it slips through fingers

By John O'Sullivan

Leinster on course for home quarter-final after Saints put to sword

By Gavin Cummiskey

Landlords, tenants and capping rents

Jack Carty overcomes doubts to give Connacht a kick

By Gerry Thornley

Music

Mick Pyro lets loose on music, life and going solo with Bifurhated

By Lauren Murphy

Opinion

Una Mullally: Home Sweet Home is the real ‘New Politics’

By Una Mullally

Skills shortage will be main concern for UK firms in 2017

Work

Firms find it hard to manage tax affairs of mobile employees

People

‘Is anybody else getting sick of the term ‘snowflake’? I know I am’

By Niamh Towey

Irish consultancy wins multimillion euro Kuwait deal

EY expects Irish economy to continue to grow

By Laura Slattery and Francess McDonnell

Tuarascáil

Nollaig shona agus Bliain Úr faoi mhaise

By Pól Ó Muirí

Digital economy needs to develop a tipping etiquette

By Izabella Kaminska

Tuarascáil

An Nollaig thiar – thoir, theas, thuaidh

By Pól Ó Muirí

Tuarascáil

Bronntanas lofa

By Alan Titley

EU Commission ‘exceeded its powers’ in Apple tax case

By Cliff Taylor

Cliff Taylor: Battle lines drawn in State’s EU Apple appeal

By Cliff Taylor

Media

Docklands film studio should go ahead, say Poolbeg backers

By Laura Slattery

Elizabeth Arnett to leave Irish Water for Ulster Bank

Oireachtas

Domestic violence Bills to be brought before Cabinet

By Marie O'Halloran

From Mayo to Ruan Pienaar- here’s to the sporting ‘losers’

By Malachy Clerkin

Ken Early: Why does Wenger still indulge players like Özil?

By Ken Early

Fine Art & Antiques

Sale of old masters saves Russborough House

By Michael Parsons

Russian military plane crashes in Siberia injuring 32

Finland plans to hand out no-strings cash to unemployed

By Peter Goodman

Woman (86) escapes from nursing home to be in house she loves

By Paul Cullen

Right of older people to decide on care being infringed

By Paul Cullen

Five things you need to know today

Farming & Food

Danone: 2016 sales growth at food group set to be just below target

Spike in prison inmate deaths last year with 22 fatalities

By Claire Smyth

Jordan: Ten die in attacks on tourist attraction

Finally, in 2016, the voters are spot on with Andy Murray

By Barry Glendenning

Proposal to make public servants pay more for their pensions

By Martin Wall

Pat Hickey back in Dublin and vows to clear his name

By Ian O'Riordan

US electors expected to officially confirm Trump victory

Peter McVerry Trust opens Limerick social housing programme

By Sorcha Pollak

McGuinness repeats call for Foster to stand aside over ‘cash for ash’

By Amanda Ferguson

Fashion

Tried and Tested: Last-minute Christmas beauty gifts for every budget

By Niamh Towey

Give the gift of Clayton Hotels this Christmas

Commercial Property

Deal valuing Liffey Valley centre at €630m completed

By Laura Slattery

Markets

European stocks fell, halting two straight weeks of gains

Golf

Shay’s Short Game: Dunne caps a memorable year in India

By Shay Keenan

Oisin Fanning’s San Leon Energy soars on takeover approach

By Joe Brennan

‘Windy and changeable’ weather expected for Christmas weekend

By Sorcha Pollak

Michael Conlan issued with maximum fine for Olympics rant

By Ruaidhrí Croke

Thistlecrack and Cue Card set for showdown in King George

Aladdin review: supporting cast shine, with costumes made of magic

By Sara Keating

Seán FitzPatrick trial delayed due to bereavement

By Declan Brennan

Transport

Rise of uninsured drivers could be due to high cost of cover, says MIBI

Cinderella review: a subversive take on the fairytale favourite

By Jane Coyle

Robin Hood review: Maid Marian still the show from the thigh-slapping outlaw

By Sara Keating

Trump has no idea how to run superpower, Chinese media claims

Gatland dismisses rumours of return to New Zealand

Obituaries

Zsa Zsa Gabor: ‘A girl must marry for love, and keep on marrying until she finds it’

Big the Musical review: the harsh side of growing up

By Sara Keating

Claus for concern: the many accidents waiting to happen at Christmas

By George Winter

Mick Wallace TD found bankrupt in the High Court

By Mary Carolan

‘Hooded Man’ and co-accused to face trial for allegedly assisting IRA

By Daniel Hickey

Karun Nair scores 303 as India heap misery on England

By Vic Marks

FAI hit with a fine for commemorative 1916 shirts

By Emmet Malone

Numbers paying €200,000 tax exile levy slump

By Fiona Reddan

Abroad

Failing to impress the in-laws with an ‘Irish Christmas’ in Italy

By Patricia Crotty

State’s tax treatment of multinationals ‘inconsistent’, EU says

By Joe Brennan

Transport

Dublin Airport handles 27m passengers to reach new record

By Barry O'Halloran

McAteer pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining loan

By Conor Gallagher

Rob Kearney to miss Leinster’s Pro12 clash with Munster

By Johnny Watterson

Mystery package was a decongestant, says Team Sky boss

Tom McCartney set for Ireland international status

Books

A Funku or two by Kevin McAleer: write one and win!

By Kevin McAleer

Motors

Calls for independent body to regulate vehicle emissions

Wasps ‘hugely disappointed’ at refereeing error

Pat Hickey returns home after Rio Olympics arrest

Your Family

'Tis the season to be jolly, but all I feel is stress'

By John Sharry

Jezki set for first race in 20 months at Leopardstown

Markets

Oil prices rise in anticipation of tighter 2017 market

Germany to provide free access to Orkambi cystic fibrosis drug

By Paul Cullen

Sylvester Stallone declines arts role in Trump administration

An Irish Diary

The major events happening in business this week

Goodbody exits Pioneer bond funds after sale and resignations

By Joe Brennan

Offbeat

‘Surreal’ is named dictionary’s word of the year

Girl (7) who tweeted Aleppo siege is rescued from the city

Treat someone special this Christmas

Homeless should be allowed stay in Apollo House, says Zappone

By Kitty Holland, Paul Cullen, Sorcha Pollak and Sarah Bardon

Upbeat German business morale signals fourth-quarter rebound

Commission accused of undermining Ireland’s tax code

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

SuperValu and Dunnes tied at top spot in supermarket wars

By Conor Pope

Apple subsidiary paid penalties in Irish tax settlement in 2014

By Joe Brennan

At least 8,200 mortgage holders denied tracker - Central Bank

By Ciarán Hancock

Thousands evacuated from Aleppo after new deal

Obituaries

Rabbi Lionel Blue: ‘Thought for the Day’ contributor who left listeners chuckling

German and Czech governments seek to join Privacy Shield case

By Elaine Edwards

Asia-Pacific

China and US discuss return of captured American drone

By Clifford Coonan

Arlene Foster to remain as First Minister after vote

By Gerry Moriarty

Ireland fails to justify selective treatment of Apple, commission says

By Suzanne Lynch

‘Destruction of the peace process’ if US moves embassy to Jerusalem

By Mark Weiss

Making a CGT return when no tax is due

By Dominic Coyle

Clare family in High Court to compel council to house them

By Aodhan O’Faolain

Q&A: What is the Northern Ireland ‘cash for ash’ scheme?

By Gerry Moriarty

Una Mullally to chair National LGBT Youth Strategy group

By Sorcha Pollak

Many Clouds to bid for lucrative Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

By Brian O'Connor

Paul Gilligan disqualified from racing for six months

By Brian O'Connor

Public transport over Christmas: Here’s all you need to know

By Rachel Flaherty

Vodafone eyes new role in drone traffic control

By Peggy Hollinger

Factional divisions further delay stop-start Aleppo evacuation

By Michael Jansen

State appeals against High Court definition of ‘unborn’ in Constitution

By Mary Carolan

Man found asleep among cannabis plants appeals sentence

Taxi driver withdraws defamation claim against Dublin Airport Authority

By Saurya Cherfi

Polish budget debate sparks protests over rules on media’s role

By Derek Scally

NFL Round-up: Dallas close in on NFC East title and top seed spot

Tommy Fleming gets injunction over bestselling DVD

Apple dismisses tax bill, says Ireland ‘doesn’t do any engineering for us’

Dublin’s pre-emptive strike directs narrative on Apple tax

By Suzanne Lynch

Aldi under fire after ‘wild’ salmon is revealed to be farmed

By Conor Pope and Louise Roseingrave

Farmer loses High Court bid to overturn bankruptcy

By Aodhan O'Faolain

Troops on patrol after Venezuela unrest leaves three dead

Christine Lagarde found guilty of negligence in state payout

By Lara Marlowe

Rape victim says she will never forgive her mother

By Isabel Hayes

At least 41 dead in Siberia after drinking bath oil

Child sex abuse victims more likely to suffer additional abuse

By Kitty Holland

Pat Lam refuses to attribute Connacht’s win to referee’s call

By Linley MacKenzie

Woman who fractured ankle in hotel fall awarded €56,000

By Saurya Cherfi

Judge confirms censure of doctor over English competency

Anti-doping fight will be Turf Club’s priority in 2017

By Brian O'Connor

Ireland’s win over All Blacks among 2016’s happiest moments

By Conor Pope

McGuinness turns down heat on Foster after confidence vote

By Gerry Moriarty

Markets

European shares retreat from 11-month highs as US stocks rise

By Charlie Taylor

Theresa May does not rule out paying EU for single market access

Gamers run from Nintendo’s debut smartphone game

Mount Merrion development permission refused by An Bord Pleanála

By Olivia Kelly

Apollo House occupation started with Facebook post

By Kitty Holland

Apple ruling: EU accuses Ireland of inconsistencies on tax rules

By Suzanne Lynch

Bankruptcy process: Court appointee could take part of Mick Wallace’s salary

By Barry O'Halloran

Court to fast-track challenge to Co Mayo wind farm

Going, going, not going: Pearse letter must stay in Ireland for a year

By Fiona Gartland

Burglaries fall steeply during 12 months to September

By Colin Gleeson

Peter McVerry Trust to provide housing in Limerick

By David Raleigh

Dale Creighton had no phone when he was found, garda testifies

By Natasha Reid

Arlene Foster survives attempts to force her to stand down

By Gerry Moriarty

Judge says ‘honest’ belief of consent is a defence to rape

By Declan Brennan

Russia and Turkey try to limit damage after envoy’s murder

By Daniel McLaughlin

Patchwork flag celebrates French inspiration for Irish Tricolour

By Lorna Siggins

Three injured in shooting at Islamic centre in Zurich

Russia calls Turkey ambassador's murder a terrorist act

By Stephen Starr

Putin says murder of ambassador ploy to wreck Syrian peace process

Science

Pregnancy changes mothers’ brains, study finds

Mané pounces late to settle Merseyside derby

By Andy Hunter

UN Security Council urges monitoring of Aleppo evacuation

Patient game plan works for Jurgen Klopp as Everton stall

By Paul Wilson