Article Index

Sound advice

Alternative facts

Inspections of hospitals and schools

Sinn Féin leadership

Water charges and politics

Waiting for rural regeneration

‘Accusations against Israel hide the real issues’

Academic freedom demands academic balance

Impact of falling birth rates

Donald Trump – a week in politics

Tiger Woods runs out of steam on comeback

Health

Cervical cancer virus traces found in 15% of women screened

By Paul Cullen

Education

‘Ambitious, capable’ young must consider apprenticeships

By Carl O'Brien

Fine art of business networking for start-ups

By Caitríona Mc Bride

Dáil voting: Fine Gael wins some, loses some, maybe loses some more

By Harry McGee

Chief Justice expressed strong concerns on judicial posts regime

By Colm Keena

Vulture funds: Brendan Howlin calls for tighter lobbying regime

By Fiach Kelly

Westport House plans could involve €50m hotel investment

London and NI firms most likely to move over Brexit, survey finds

By Francess McDonnell

Enda Kenny does not see FG-SF coalition ‘in near future’

By Fiach Kelly and Sarah Bardon

Interview: Gerry Adams casts doubt on future of NI executive

By Pat Leahy

Doctor turns folk hero amid Granada’s healthcare conflict

By Guy Hedgecoe

Taoiseach not ruling out coalition with Sinn Féin

By Pat Leahy

Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to stay in EU, but not at any price

By Denis Staunton

Opinion

Judges fear lay majority on judicial body will politicise appointments

By Colm Keena

Most exiting Nama debtors pay far less than what they owe

By Sarah Bardon

Asia-Pacific

Southern Thailand’s separatist violence shows no signs of ending

By Tom Farrell

Financial Services

Ross to come under pressure in Dáil over Bus Éireann crisis

By Martin Wall

Financial Services

State faces legal action by 500 consultants over salary payment

By Martin Wall

Darran O’Sullivan still a willing slave to his beloved trade

By Ian O'Riordan

Martyn Turner

Opinion

Noel Whelan: New politics means little legislation

By Noel Whelan

Transport

London City Airport in 30th year

By Joan Scales

Work

Wild Geese: For PwC accountant, the way is clear in Fog City

By Olive Keogh

My start-up: The Haven Smokehouse

By Caitríona Mc Bride

Penneys to anchor new €70m shopping centre in Carlow

By Ciara O'Brien

Campaigners to hand in petition to save Guinness bridge

By Dan Griffin

Film

Rachel Weisz: ‘Holocaust denial didn’t affect me until the internet age’

By Donald Clarke

John FitzGerald: Expanding capacity of building sector takes time

By John FitzGerald

Media

Paddy Power to sponsor UK horse racing on TV3

By Laura Slattery

Film

Irvine Welsh: 'Brexit? Trump? It gives you more to write about. These are exciting times'

By Tara Brady

Fine Art & Antiques

Gerry Adams puppet “worse for wear” after five years in pub

By Michael Parsons

Fine Art & Antiques

Is Trump driving you to drink? Try his Scotch whisky

By Michael Parsons

Property

Buying a new house off plans? Here’s what you need to know

By Liz Dwyer

Swap your mini dress for a crisp white shirt, and other useless advice on ageing

By Hilary Fannin

Gardening

Dahlias are demanding divas – but they’re worth it

By Fionnuala Fallon

Interiors

New Lansdowne apartments to get London designer finish

By Alanna Gallagher

Killian’s remuneration has topped €20m at under-fire Aryzta

By Joe Brennan and Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Music

Nialler9's New Irish Music: Rosie Carney, NC Grey, Session Motts and more

By Niall Byrne

Planet Business: alternative facts and a dash of Musk

By Laura Slattery

An Irish Diary

Cold-calls given the heave-ho with big data technology

By Charlie Taylor

Work

Making learning practical for small business owners

By Olive Keogh

Opinion

Falling trust in Irish media needs to be addressed

By John Horgan

Paddy McKillen Jr buys Howl at the Moon for €3.2m

By Mark Paul

Messy divorce beckons at Mercantile pub group

By Mark Paul

Competition body investigating concert ticket sellers

By Barry O'Halloran

Five things you need to know today

Mortgage approvals continue to rise, new figures show

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Shaws stores see mixed trading as new shop opens

By Charlie Taylor

Donald Trump strategist: Media should ‘keep its mouth shut’

Refugees to Ireland who have experienced sexual violence need supports - report

By Sorcha Pollak

Littlewoods Ireland profits rise on strong advertising push

By Charlie Taylor

Stardust tragedy: Families claim review of fire ‘neutered’

By Kitty Holland

Food

Cooking the books at Kai and young chefs competing

By Marie Claire Digby

Gardaí must now charge or release Kinahan gang suspects

By Conor Lally

Transatlantic tango: Trump and May look to forge ‘special relationship’

By David Smith

Gardaí seize €200,000 of cannabis in Listowel

By Rachel Flaherty

How is it okay for a man to pay for your first-date dinner because he’s a man?

By Tanya Sweeney

Work

Getting criticism to deliver at work

By Deborah Bright

Renewable energy firm Gaelectric enjoys rise in turnover

By Charlie Taylor

The Morning Sports Briefing

Owen Killian’s future in question as baker Aryzta fails to rise to US challenge

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy and Joe Brennan

Trump fan charged over hate attack on Muslim airline worker

Critically endangered bongo calf born at Dublin Zoo

By Rachel Flaherty

Tiger Woods on his comeback: ‘I fought my tail off out there’

By Karen Crouse

Croke Park looking forward to engaging with CPA

By Seán Moran

Trump hit by first diplomatic crisis over Mexico border wall

By Simon Carswell and Sarah Bardon

Starbucks momentum slows as sales disappoint

Special Report

Dynomed founder wins the Cork AIB Start-up Summit

Asia-Pacific

Chinese New Year: Beijing seeks to quell firework displays

Books

‘I believe plain anguish has been the fuel of much of what we cherish in literature’

By Tom O'Neill

Tesco buying UK wholesale giant Booker in €4.3bn deal

Film

Cameraperson review: Kirsten Johnson's visual memoir of an extraordinary career

By Tara Brady

Books

‘Reading is like learning a language; you soak up good writing without being fully aware’

By Su Bristow

Student Hub

Life on the treadmill: They’ve got you hook, line, and sinker

Solar-powered bicycle lanes sought for Dún Laoghaire

By Dan Griffin

Mario Rosenstock: Federer-Nadal could be Nureyev and Fonteyn dancing for last time

By Mario Rosenstock

Recipes

Donal Skehan recipe: Sweet and sour chicken

By Donal Skehan

Recipes

Donal Skehan recipe: Prawn and sesame toasts

By Donal Skehan

Food

Donal Skehan: Go retro with Chinese restaurant favourites

By Donal Skehan

Martha Wainwright on Trump, turning 40 and her mentor Leonard Cohen

By Jennifer Ryan

Recipes

Deep fried ice-cream balls with honey and toasted sesame seeds

By Donal Skehan

Richie Sadlier: 'You’re alone with your thoughts and that becomes scary'

By Malachy Clerkin

Damages for golfer who had club stuck in head after crash

By Ray Managh

Christmas retail sales weak as Brexit dampens confidence

By Mark Hilliard

Technology

Notice anything different about your Twitter app?

By Ciara O'Brien

Gardaí race to reported armed robbery in Kerry to find students making film

By Anne Lucey

What to watch, where to go, who to bet on – your guide to the weekend’s sport

By Eamon Donoghue

Books

A who’s who of who fought in Four Courts in 1916 (and who didn’t)

By Peter Murtagh

Leinster and Munster given April Fools' Day quarter-finals

By John O'Sullivan

Education

Apprenticeships: ‘It’s nice to get paid and secure valuable experience’

By Carl O'Brien

Q&A - Trump’s immigration plan: What does it do and who does it affect?

Profits jump by 65% at Newry-based Norbrook

By Francess McDonnell

Monica Leech libel case against Independent Newspapers dismissed

By Mary Carolan

Staff and students protesting at former CICE site in Rathmines

By Patsy McGarry

Ireland’s Jack Kelly takes inspiration from Leinster young guns

By John O'Sullivan

Maintenance of common travel area questioned by Hogan

By Marie O'Halloran

Offbeat

‘The Irish Times’ 19th century guide to digging up a dead body

By Dean Ruxton

Restaurants

This south Dublin restaurant stands out from the crowd

By Catherine Cleary

Culture

Radio: Standing up to Trump – a story of Scots resistance

By Mick Heaney

Drink

A host of new Irish whiskies including one for €260

By John Wilson

Your Money

Star Wars and Game of Thrones linked to growth in tourist visits

By Sorcha Pollak

US economy slowed more than expected in last quarter

Culture

How many men in suits does it take to open a new sports arena?

By Jennifer O'Connell

Time to call a halt to embarrassing ‘Ireland’s Call’

By Johnny Watterson

Carl Frampton confident he holds all the aces in Las Vegas

Middle East

Binyamin Netanyahu quizzed for third time on alleged crimes

Katie Taylor set to become part of historic night in Wembley

By Johnny Watterson

Golden oldies leading tennis into brave new world

By Brian Boyd

Abroad

Raising 'Irish' kids in unusual places

By Fionnuala Zinnecker

Monaghan RFC to host Ireland training session

Birmingham bombs: Details of knowledge on IRA threat wanted

St Peter’s end 25 year drought with Leinster A title

Drink

How does this beer taste? You say mango, I say fried onions

By Sorcha Hamilton

Outside liberal bubbles: How Trump won small-town America

By Thomas Frank

Ireland must be ‘realistic but not alarmist’ about Trump

By Barry O'Halloran

Environment

Basking shark on list of fish at risk of extinction in Irish waters

Paul Dunne well in the hunt in Qatar as McDowell slips back

What’s hot, what’s not

Iron bar assault: Delay to award a ‘breach of duty’ over justice

Oil prices continue to rise as Opec reductions take effect

Editorials

On the seventh day Trump rested

Racing

Faugheen set for triumphant return to action at Leopardstown

By Brian O'Connor

Simon Coveney rules out a Fine Gael-Sinn Féin coalition

By Fiach Kelly

Fine Gael TDs opposed to any future coalition deal with Sinn Féin

By Vivienne Clarke and Pat Leahy

Manchester City to accept FA doping charge

Elk-hunting scandal rocks Swedish corporate elite

Seán FitzPatrick: Corporate case handling changed after 2015 trial

By Colm Keena

Germany contemplates horror as it recalls Holocaust

By Derek Scally

Dozens living in south Dublin ‘unauthorised hostel’ must leave

By Saurya Cherfi

Education

Bruton says failure to integrate in schools can damage social stability

By Ciarán D'Arcy

German prosecutors name Winterkorn in Volkswagen fraud probe

Element Six to create 100 jobs at Shannon plant

By Mark Hilliard

Glanbia to open major new production plant in Michigan

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

World

Interpol to help Brazilian police arrest fugitive ex-billionaire

By Tom Hennigan

Putin and Trump to speak as US president considers lifting sanctions

The weekend’s FA Cup fourth round team news

‘Cash for ash’: Boiler owners to challenge plan to publish names

By Alan Erwin

Michelle O’Neill dismisses any complicity in cash-for-ash scandal

By Amanda Ferguson

Rommy Boco and a footballing life from Benin to Sligo, to China

By Andy Hunter

Rafael Nadal battles hard to give the world what they want

By Kevin Mitchell

Fr Tony Flannery vows to keep fighting for church reform

By Patsy McGarry

Technology

Google parent Alphabet profits below expectations

Technology

BT profits plunge after Italian accounting scandal

AIBA removes all of its top judges after Olympics review

By Sean Ingle

EuroMillions: Dublin shop that sold €88.5m ticket revealed

By Rachel Flaherty and Olivia Kelleher

Arsene Wenger receives four-match touchline ban

Serena v Venus Williams: a final of great complexity

By Johnny Watterson

Time to rewrite the suspiciously good Irish record books

By Ian O'Riordan

Judge ‘appalled’ gardaí agreed bail for man with 18 bail convictions

By Gordon Deegan

Markets

Wall Street slips as US economic growth misses forecasts

Gotta wear shades: travel industry predicts bright year ahead

By Conor Pope

Commercial Property

Settlement may be reached in forklift firm-landlord dispute

Three men charged over Dublin arms seizure

By Tom Tuite

Bus Éireann strike likely over plans to cut staff pay in February

By Martin Wall

Catholic priest from Co Clare marries long-time boyfriend

By Gordon Deegan

Greens and British barrister take action over Brexit in Irish court

By Mary Carolan

Taskforce set up by Heather Humphreys to save native curlews

By Tim O'Brien

Close to 1,000 migrants rescued from leaky vessels in Mediterranean

Gambian man’s drowning in Venetian canal prompts questions

By Paddy Agnew

Dutch seek extradition of man with Kinahan gang links, court hears

By Peter Murtagh

An Irish Diary

Promote economy on St Patrick’s Day trips, Ministers told

By Sarah Bardon

Trump bigs up Brexit at press conference with Theresa May

By Denis Staunton

Taoiseach’s SF comments to be raised at FG party meeting

By Fiach Kelly

No mention of house-transfer link to €3.38m Lotto win, court told

US: weak growth boosts Trump’s tough trade stance

Donald Trump tells Theresa May he is ‘100% behind Nato’

By Simon Carswell

Phil Taylor confirms he will retire at the end of the year

Michelle O’Neill: ‘I have a job to do . . . healing wounds of past’

By Gerry Moriarty

Australian firms looking to Ireland as EU base, says IDA

By Ciarán Hancock

West Ham confirm signing of Robert Snodgrass

Motors

Ford Mustang gets poor result on Euro NCAP crash tests

By Neil Briscoe

Tiger Woods’ comeback ends in a missed cut at Torrey Pines

Pence fires up anti-abortion activists in Washington march