Article Index

Six of the best TV shows to watch this week

By Kevin Courtney

Your Family

My son is scared of killer dragons and monsters at bedtime

By John Sharry

People

‘I thought my dependency on alcohol made my anxiety better’

By Aoife McElwain

Only way is up for the lifelong servants of Division Four

By Ian O'Riordan

People

Marco Pierre White: ‘Ireland is one of the great countries of the world’

First Dates Ireland: Bad Romance rather than Endless Love

By Jennifer Gannon

Republican finance chair resigns amid sexual harassment claims

Jackie Tyrrell: Hectic Championship schedule looms over league

By Jackie Tyrrell

Trump would have taken ‘tougher’ stance over Brexit than May

UK poll shows voters favour second Brexit referendum

Trump says he might sign up to a revamped climate deal

Crime & Law

Three men to appear in court following attempted pharmacy robbery

Education

Young Irish people on mental health, online safety and job prospects

By Sorcha Pollak

Rugby

Six Nations 2018: Italy may spring a surprise or two

By Ruaidhrí Croke and John O'Sullivan

Darragh Kenny continues good form in Florida

By Margie McLoone

Middle East

Kabul attack: Afghans in shock as ambulance bomb kills 103

Simona Halep hospitalised after Australian Open final defeat

Business

Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91

King Roger Federer secures 20th Grand Slam in Melbourne

By Kevin Mitchell

Business

Ikea’s Ingvar Kamprad: from matchstick seller to furniture king

England win in Perth to take ODI series 4-1

By Vithushan Ehantharajah

Markets

Chris Johns: Is this time really different for stock markets’ bull run?

By Chris Johns

Soros group accused Sipo of mischaracterising Amnesty grant

By Simon Carswell

Paul O’Donovan reaches heavyweight final in New Zealand

By Liam Gorman

Golf

Rory McIlroy edged out by Haotong Li in the desert

By Ewan Murray

Science

First ‘super blue blood moon’ in over 100 years to grace skies this week

Social Affairs

Removing Eighth Amendment paves way for euthanasia, says bishop

By Patsy McGarry

Puigdemont to ask judge’s permission to attend parliament

Golf

Roars return but Tiger remains far too wild on return

By Randy Youngman

Ireland in danger of being tourist destination for snaring badgers and foxes

By Marie O'Halloran

Racing

Noel Meade’s Moulin A Vent secures dramatic win at Naas

Commercial Property

Marlet pays more than €22m for central Dublin site

By Aidan Murphy

240 French towns battle floods as 1,500 people evacuated

Social Democrats call for investment in services over tax cuts

By Michael O'Regan

West Ham’s Arthur Masuaku apologises for spitting at Nick Powell

Farming & Food

UK bakery company planning to grow its Irish presence

By Peter Hamilton

Michy Batshuayi brace helps Chelsea past Newcastle

By Daniel Taylor

Galway take their time to shake off Antrim and avoid shock defeat

Longford thrash Offaly in Division Three opener

Israeli leaders angry at planned Polish law on Holocaust

By James Shotter

Media

‘Sham transactions’ in India - the Irish connection

Seamie Quigley double fires Fermanagh in fiery Wexford affair

Health

Lower epilepsy medication helped me study but I ended up in a coma

By Niamh Towey

Rugby

Impressive Lansdowne surge 16 points clear at the top

Donie Smith’s last-gasp penalty earns Roscommon a draw

Farming & Food

Racehorse breeders warn of Brexit damage to €1.84bn industry

By Barry O'Halloran

Business

Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad: Sweden loses a global ambassador

By Derek Scally

Mayo dig deep to begin 2018 journey with win over Monaghan

By Ian O'Riordan

Armagh make strong statement first up against Sligo

Work

Spread of psychometric evaluation tests corporate common sense

By Pilita Clark

An Irish Diary

Your business week: All eyes on Greencore trading update

By Mark Hilliard

Rugby

Holders Belvedere make heavy work of seeing off Gonzaga

Asia-Pacific

China urges Japan to work with it to improve strained relations

By Clifford Coonan

Kerry deny 14-man Donegal a historic win in Killarney

By Chris McNulty

Education

Lower Trinity drop-out rates among alternate entry-route students

By Carl O'Brien

Aaron Gillane shines on league debut for Limerick

De Bruyne’s cunning free kick inspires Man City win in Cardiff

By David Hytner

Clare finish strong to see off callow Tipperary

Clinical Connaire Harrison helps Down sink Louth

The numbers game: buying fake followers on social media

By Nicholas Confessore, Gabriel JX Dance, Richard Harris and Mark Hansen

Education

Children being targeted in ‘tsunami’ of online sexual behaviour

By Carl O'Brien

Federer stays cool in stifling heat as he claims Australian Open

By Kevin Mitchell

Middle East

US ties with Kurds in Syria create rift with Turkey

By Anne Barnard and Ben Hubbard

Ireland

Northside residents protest over plans for housing in St Anne’s Park

By Ronan McGreevy

UCD move four points clear after defeating Cork Harlequins

By Mary Hannigan

Three Rock Rovers retain National Indoor Trophy

Galway make fair start on a foul day as Tyrone tamed

By Keith Duggan

David Dunne goals see Wexford hit the ground running on return

By Seán Moran

World

At least 25 reported murdered in Mexico over weekend

John Heslin guides Westmeath to victory in Derry

Czech president’s re-election marred by attack on reporters

By Daniel McLaughlin

O’Neill expected to be sole nominee for Sinn Féin vice-presidency

By Sarah Bardon

Referees need to ‘protect the players’, says Guardiola

Russian opposition leader Navalny released after protest detention

Dancing with the Stars: Time to vote off Amanda Byram and Nicky Byrne's terrible jokes

By Louise Bruton

Ireland

Taoiseach says Irish should have done more for Jews during World War II

By Sarah Burns

Messi and Suarez to the rescue as Barcelona maintain lead in La Liga

Asia-Pacific

Afghan government in disarray after ambulance bomb massacre

By Mujib Mashal and Jawad Sukhanyar

Handy Guide to Sport on Television this Week

By Damian Cullen

DCU Mercy pip UCC Glamire to claim National Cup glory

Impressive Wigan looking forward to FA Cup fifth round draw

By Paul Wilson

Klopp says pressure on Liverpool to respond after shock cup exit

By Andy Hunter

Flynn and Newport preparing for another big payday

By Nick Ames

Social Affairs

Dublin landlord may be arrested after forced eviction

By Kitty Holland