Article Index

Trump presidency a chance for American media to reassert itself

By Farrel Corcoran

Gardening

Environmental artists breaking new ground

By Fionnuala Fallon

An Irish Diary

No fare – An Irishman’s Diary on being a taxi-dad

By Pól Ó Muirí

Purchasing power

Crackers

Spelling it out

Change of tune

A vegan option for the new year

Bonuses at Irish Water regulator

Public health and taxing sugary drinks

UN censure of Israeli settlement activity

A national planning framework

Faith formation and religion in the curriculum

Russo-Turkish ceasefire in Syria could be game-changer

By Michael Jansen

Key city workers to have income assessed for ‘affordable rental’

By Fiach Kelly

Rugby

Rory O’Loughlin’s resolve strengthened by Ringrose rivalry

By Gavin Cummiskey

World

Power to the people: Year of the populist revolt

By Ruadhán Mac Cormaic

John Kerry rebukes Israel over settlement expansion

By Geoff Dyer, John Reed and Mark Weiss

Angela Merkel: Germany’s little engine that maybe can’t anymore

By Derek Scally

Anthony Cronin: last link to Dublin’s bohemian literary world

By Michael O'Regan

Syrian war grinds on with mounting toll of death and displacement

By Ruadhán Mac Cormaic

Books

Colm Tóibín on that fine writer Anthony Cronin

By Colm Tóibín

Asia-Pacific

Women in China: Family planning rules relaxed

By Clifford Coonan

Radicalisation not the only factor in recent terrorism

By Lara Marlowe

Brexiteers have little to fear but battles loom large for May

By Denis Staunton

The Year of Post-Truth: the forecast is far from rosy

By Cormac O'Raifeartaigh

Richard Pine: Greece caught in the middle as history repeats itself

By Richard Pine

Politics

John Halligan set to exit Government if Ross forced out

By Sarah Bardon

Campaigners on homeless crisis seek support in legal case

By Kitty Holland

Orkambi-maker among sponsors of CF Ireland’s conference

By Paul Cullen

Brexit and rise of the right: What 2017 holds for Europe

By Suzanne Lynch

The importance of keeping a close eye on the Arctic

By Claire O'Connell

Tributes to Anthony Cronin highlight privately kind man

By Michael O'Regan

How a salesman ripped up the rule book of US election politics

By Simon Carswell

Challenge is to mark Civil War in same tolerant way as 1916

By Eunan O'Halpin

One event enough to mark Civil War, says chairman of advisory group

By Ronan McGreevy

Crime & Law

Law Society paid out €2.5m to 18 executives in 2015

By Gordon Deegan

World

South America sees Latin populist tide recede

By Tom Hennigan

Embracing and commemorating events of 1916 throughout the year

By Ronan McGreevy

Politics

Halligan admits ‘difficulties’ with Minister over jobs announcements

By Sarah Bardon

The Mediterranean mass graveyard grows as EU policies harden

By Donal Gorman

Books

‘This story of the young artist and the city which produced and nearly strangled him is as powerful as ever’

Paintings may contain Alzheimer’s clues, claims Maynooth researcher

Noonan ignored advice to raise excise duty on diesel

By Ken Foxe

Paul Coulson places €25m bet on Ardagh’s riskiest bonds

By Joe Brennan

People

A night in Doonbeg: Trump's world of fake designer bags, Nescafé and knickers

By Rosita Boland

Another year over . . . and a hangover just begun

By Anthony King

Newton Emerson: Nobody in NI believes in self-reliance

By Newton Emerson

Film

Adam Driver, accidental superstar, on Star Wars, Scorsese and stepping up after 9/11

By Tara Brady

Markets

McCanns lead Iseq20 winners as Fyffes, Total Produce top chart

By Joe Brennan

People

‘I would smell Grandad before I saw him. Camel cigars and Old Spice’

By Julie Prendiville

People

I want a DNA test done on my son to prove he is mine

By Trish Murphy

Books

A digital portrayal of James Joyce’s ‘Portrait’

Obituary: Reynolds was prolific, ambitious and resilient

Debbie Reynolds dies a day after daughter Carrie Fisher

David Kitt: a rare songwriter that prefers to stand in the shadow

By Tony Clat

Food

Meal Ticket: Bácús cafe in Dingle, Co Kerry

By Aoife McElwain

Food

The sweetest things: our favourite desserts and cakes

By Marie Claire Digby

Government has tough call to make as broadband tender enters endgame

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Asia-Pacific

Philippine leader threatens to throw corrupt officials from helicopter

IVF mix-up: wrong sperm may have fertilised eggs of 26 women

David Kitt - Yous album review: The songwriter returns, older and wiser

By Tony Clayton-Lea

Transport

‘Urgent need’ for 50 more Dublin hotels – tourism body

By Vivienne Clarke

Iraqi forces begin new phase of Mosul offensive against Isis

Abroad

‘My childhood bedroom acts as an interactive time capsule’

By Jonathan Drennan

French president pardons woman who killed abusive husband

Environment

Plans to demolish Apollo House and Hawkins House will transform area

By Olivia Kelly

Housing costs the prime concern for workers in Dublin

By Charlie Taylor

Éilís Kennedy: Westward review – a fresh-faced beauty

By Siobhán Long

Euro zone corporate lending hits highest rate since 2009

Migraine attacks – so much more than just a headache

By Sylvia Thompson

Media

John Malone’s Liberty Media plans Formula One revamp

By Matthew Garrahan

Film

A Monster Calls review: Sad and true and perfectly beautiful

By Tara Brady

Fashion

Tried and Tested: eye make-up for party season

By Dominique McMullan

Carlos Tevez completes €600,000-a-week deal to China

Debbie Reynolds: Last surviving star of the great MGM musicals

By Donald Clarke

Roger Federer ready to take first steps on comeback trail

Toshiba shares punished for third day running

Five tech presents you wanted, but probably didn’t get

By Ciara O'Brien

Fundraising page calls for help with burial costs of 10-year-old girl

By Sorcha Pollak

Ricky Hatton: ‘I tried to kill myself several times’

Motorists warned about ‘Swedish car scam’

By Gerry Moriarty

Italian bond yields hold near two-week lows after auction test

Offbeat

Girl denied horse rides dairy cow bareback instead

Transport

Tourism group says terror attacks boosted visits to Ireland

By Ciarán D'Arcy

Samir Nasri under investigation for drip treatment in LA

Work

Millennials start new year with old-school paper diaries and pens

By Janina Conboye

Jack Savoretti – Sleep No More album review: A mixed bag of smouldering pop-rock

By Lauren Murphy

Body of elderly man found in hills in Donegal

By Stephen Maguire

‘No explosion’ on Russian plane that crashed in Black Sea

Editor’s Choice: 10 business highlights of 2016

By Kevin O'Sullivan

Brian Eno: Reflection album review – a river of sound, with or without end

By Tony Clayton-Lea

History

Further €500,000 pledged to Russborough House

By Ciarán D'Arcy

London house price growth lags behind for first time since 2008

Dublin hospital group records €7.8m deficit as staff costs rise

By Charlie Taylor

US goods trade deficit widens; labour market near full strength

Pregnant woman airlifted to hospital after car crash

By Olivia Kelleher

HSE spent €170,000 on upkeep of vacant Kerry hospitals

By Anne Lucey

Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Guests album review: All aboard the Africa Express

By Jim Carroll

Racing

Willie Mullins extends reach to Limerick with winning treble

1916 events done with objectivity and respect, says archbishop

By Patsy McGarry

Chinese buying London property despite Brexit

By Judith Evans

You Me at Six - Night People album review: drab MOR with no punch, kick or bite

By Lauren Murphy

J&J discussing breaking up Actelion in acquisition

Racing

Jessica Harrington keeps up the fight with Our Duke success

By Brian O'Connor

US senators vow strong stance on Russia amid hacking claims

By Daniel McLaughlin

Racing

Michael O’Leary gets one back on Willie Mullins in Ryanair Hurdle

By Brian O'Connor

Germany releases suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack

85-year-old marathoner is so fast even scientists marvel

By Jere Longman

U2 earn $55m in 12 months, according to Forbes

Inside China’s ‘iPhone City’, the land of sweeteners and perks

Amazon files patent for airborne warehouses

Actor Rory Cowan seeks legal advice on ‘vicious’ tweets

By Vivienne Clarke

Deadmau5 – W:/2016ALBUM/ review: Lazy but likeable

By Jim Carroll

Occupied Finglas apartments had been bought for social housing

By Conor Gallagher

Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Lidl store in Leitrim

By Marese McDonagh

Almost half of people with mental health issues ‘hide problems’

By Aine McMahon

Politics

Simon Harris ‘disappointed’ by health staff strike ballot

By Michael O'Regan

John Kerry’s Israel speech met with shrug in Arab world

By Ben Hubbard

Markets

Bank stocks weigh on shares as Dow backs further from 20,000

By Charlie Taylor

Your Money

No fireworks just fun at New Year’s Festival Dublin

By Olivia Kelly

Man arrested following fatal assault on Christmas Day

Crime & Law

Man arrested in southeast over 1991 Kerry abduction case

By Anne Lucey

US expels 35 Russian operatives over election cyberattacks

Brendan Rodgers not making Old Firm derby a special case

Gaelic Games

Leo McLoone opts out of the Donegal squad for 2017

Celtic extend their lead at the top to 16 points

Asia-Pacific

Nobel laureates urge UN to end violence in Myanmar

Education

New website aims to simplify CAO process for students

By Aine McMahon

Jurgen Klopp wary of threat posed by returning Agüero

Mike Phelan remains defiant despite Hull’s lowly position

Ultimate guide to all of the day’s sport – Friday, December 30th

By Ruaidhrí Croke