Article Index

‘I didn’t believe in working all week, drinking all weekend’

By Rosita Boland

‘Women who drive today are not independent at all’

By Rosita Boland

Shannon boss on red carpet in Dubai

By Ciarán Hancock

Vincent Buckley, 87: ‘Men have changed since my time’

By Rosita Boland

Marie Fannin, 86: ‘Women should have a choice about abortion’

By Rosita Boland

Michael Parkinson, 88: ‘I’ve never had a passport’

By Rosita Boland

Dan Gallagher, 87: ‘I go to Mass every morning, partly to see who’s still alive’

By Rosita Boland

Books

Two poems of piping

By Paddy Bushe

Catalan singer raises chorus of controversy with independence comments

By Guy Hedgecoe

Evans hails winning side’s versatility and all-round strength

By Keith Duggan

Stage

Larger than life actor Peter O’Toole remembered at Old Vic

By Mark Hennessy

Culture

A good place to start: how to find the idea that can drive a novel

By Sinéad Gleeson

Freedom Party given political cold shoulder over immigration tactics

By Peter Cluskey

Travel

Weekend in . . . Prague

By EVAN RAIL

History

Irish Roots

By John Grenham

Arsenal set to seal deal worth €29m with Wenger

By David Hytner

State to provide funds to boost credit for SMEs

By Laura Slattery

Innovation

Plan B – How Leaving the Euro Can Save Ireland

By Frank Dillon

Technology puts fizz back into cola wars

Operating profit at DCC expected to rise

By Pamela Newenham

Innovation

The Consolations of Economics. Gerard Lyone. Faber & Faber. €22.99

By Frank Dillon

Health

HSE plans to recruit interns condemned

By Paul Cullen

Media

Having a tattoo of your employers’ logo is just ‘creepy’

By Lucy Kellaway

Clashes as ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ names PM

By Daniel McLaughlin

Film

Jewels to be found amid quiet weekend at Cannes weekend summary

By Donald Clarke

Massive South stretches from Bray to Baltimore

By Harry McGee

Ross Munnelly leads the way as Laois overcome Wicklow to book Dublin date

By Ian O'Riordan

Books

Brought to Book: Anakana Schofield on parallel reading, the literary patriarchy and books as portals

By Martin Doyle

New guide to family law aimed at professionals and lay readers

By Fiona Gartland

Guardiola wraps up domestic double with Bayern cup final victory over Dortmund

What would Condoleeza say at Rutgers had she not been banned?

By Maureen Dowd

Impressive Roscommon brush aside Leitrim

By Keith Duggan

Seán Cavanagh saves Tyrone from downbeat ending

By Seán Moran

Longford finally stir to life against Offaly

By Philip Reid

An Irish Diary

For your diary

By Pamela Newenham

At least 127 are sleeping rough in Dublin

By Carl O'Brien and Kitty Holland

Africa

Malawian election looks to be a four-horse race

By Bill Corcoran

Death toll rises as worst floods in over a century hit Balkans

On the Vagenda: a satire of women’s mags turns into something bigger

By Sinéad Gleeson

Parental age limit in surrogacy law could be discrimination

By Fiona Gartland

Colm Begley still ‘very vital part’ of Laois panel

By Ian O'Riordan

It’s showtime for trout anglers as Mayfly takes the limelight on Lough Sheelin

By Derek Evans

Seen and Heard

Head of healthcare for US veterans ousted over scandal

By Richard A Oppel

Food

Pot noodles are top chef Ottolenghi's guilty pleasure

By Catherine Cleary

What is at the core of the Apple-Beats enigma?

By Davin O'Dwyer

Solicitors may attend Garda interviews

By Ruadhán Mac Cormaic

Enda won’t let political issues ruin snap-happy day

By Miriam Lord

Innovation

Essentialism. Greg McKeown. Virgin Books. €14.99

By Frank Dillon

Church can help heal divisions in Scotland, says queen

By Mark Hennessy

Mickey Harte mystified by referee's interpretation

By Malachy Clerkin

Economy

Swiss reject plan to introduce world’s highest minimum wage

Bus Éireann could face huge bill over school bus scheme

By Barry O'Halloran

Communities target wellbeing as local goal

By Carl O'Brien

Environment

Dramatic fall in number of buildings being started

By Frank McDonald

Racing

Leading Light claims Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan

Stunning volley from Russell helps Sligo leapfrog over Bray

Proposed children’s Bill gives gardaí ‘disproportionate’ powers

By Fiona Gartland

New innovators: Kaber Performance

By Olive Keogh

Shane O’Donoghue and Kyle Good sign with top Belgian club

By Stephen Findlater

Underdog candidates at a disavantage faced with the might of party machines

By Patrick Freyne

Food

Three days of thought for food at Ballymaloe

By Catherine Cleary

History

Abbey director warns of ‘paralysis’ over 1916 centenary plans

By Marese McDonagh

Disclosure of criminal trial evidence a difficult dilemma

By Tom O'Malley

Down and Tyrone produce controversy and a thriller

By Malachy Clerkin

Scottish Cup final: St Johnstone triumph

Wicklow profile: Many intriguing plots to unfold at polls

By Fiach Kelly

Science Foundation Ireland: Meeting future science and technology needs

By Barry McCall

Deutsche Bank plans €8 billion share sale

Culture

In a word Patsy McGarry

By Patsy McGarry

Rugby

Johann Muller departs Ulster with no regrets

By Gerry Thornley

Retail plan consultant had links to cinema bid winner

By Barry O'Halloran

Novak Djokovic’s Rome Masters victory puts Rafael Nadal on back foot

By Kevin Mitchell

Your Money

Pricewatch: Value for Money

By Conor Pope

Cadel Evans retains Giro D’Italia lead

Economy

ECB’s Praet to recommend cutting main rate to 0.15 pct, says ‘Spiegel’ magazine

Your Money

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

By Conor Pope

Public pensions cost €1.37bn last year, says Brendan Howlin

By Ciarán Hancock

Aer Lingus Regional records 35% rise in passengers in April

By Laura Slattery

Martin Fagan triumphs in Terenure 5-mile road race

By Ian O'Riordan

Books

An attractive study celebrating 150 years of the Jes

By Harry McGee

Healthcare and the elections

History

An Irishman’s Diary on why printed newspapers are hard to beat

By Patrick Logue

Your Money

Iceberg ahead? The risks of travelling without insurance

By Conor Pope

A royal presence in Dublin for 2016?

One night in the Shard

Voting for those without a vote

Terry Fox, Cupprint

By Pamela Newenham

Brendan O’Driscoll and Aidan Sliney, Soundwave

By Pamela Newenham

Investors galore for Dublin angel congress

By Pamela Newenham

Sean Mitchell and David Moloney, Movidius

By Pamela Newenham

Tony Judge, Clubs to Hire

By Pamela Newenham

School closures and elections

Who was responsible for the light touch?

Robert McCarthy wins first stage of An Post Rás

By Shane Stokes

Key changes to criminal law get the silent treatment

By Dara Robinson

National schools and patronage

Crisis in Ukraine

Time to join Nato?

Entrepreneurs embarking on the crowdfunding route find going tough

By Jj Worrall

‘NY’s Archangel’: the answer to your start-up’s prayers?

By Olive Keogh

3D printing and the Internet of Things

By John Holden

Grand day out for Arsenal Titans as ‘woeful’ Down are not out just yet

By Mary Hannigan

Championship critics fretting needlessly about GAA showpiece

By Malachy Clerkin

Sharp increases in social housing waiting lists

By Kitty Holland

Oscar Pistorius trial signals it’s time to let cameras into Irish courtrooms

By Michael Foley

Economy

Long-term strategy for Ireland should top any tax-cut considerations

By Pat Mahon

European earthquake

Asia-Pacific

Japan’s defence move

The 101st Chelsea flower show opens its doors

By Fionnuala Fallon

IFG gets off to strong start with trading in line with expectations

By Ciara O'Brien

Clare profile: Upheaval due to seat and area changes

By Gordon Deegan

Commercial Property

Grafton signs new five-year credit facilities with lenders

By Ciara O'Brien

AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer’s ‘final’ £70bn takeover offer

World

Bus fire kills 31 Colombian children

Ireland

Fisherman clinging to lobster buoy is rescued in Co Donegal

By Genevieve Carbery and Stephen Maguire

Man arrested after armed robbery at petrol station

By Conor Kane

Sam Maguire’s spectacular visit to Ireland’s summit

By Ian O'Riordan

Labour faces wipeout in Euro elections as poll gives FF chance of three seats

By Stephen Collins

Boylan and Hayes lead the pack in Dublin

By Stephen Collins

Crowley set for massive victory in Ireland South

By Stephen Collins

Midlands North-West: Battle for the last of four seats will be intense

By Stephen Collins

Catholic bishops urge first time voters to make ‘voices heard’

By Patsy McGarry

Taxi driver ‘traumatised’ after hijacking, court hears

By Tom Tuite

Markets

Game seeks £400m valuation as it plans London IPO

Arsene Wenger’s high-risk gamble pays off

By Amy Lawrence

Thibault Courtois still in dark despite Atlético victory

By Sid Lowe

Sinn Féin rise and low Labour support reflected in polls

By Genevieve Carbery

Former boss questions terms of sale of State seaweed firm

By Lorna Siggins

ICG revenue rises 6 per cent in four months but losses widen

By Ciara O'Brien

New UK banking standards body to be launched this year

44-year-old arrested after aggravated burglary

Golf

Brendon Todd claims first PGA title with two-shot win

By Brian Keogh

‘The care of older people is barbaric in this country’

By Sylvia Thompson

Man (41) held over Terenure carjacking involving family

By Genevieve Carbery

Rugby

Jonny Wilkinson confirms his retirement

Sometimes ‘deserving’ to win actually has something to do with winning

By Ken Early

Commercial Property

Does Nama pragmatism mean developer bailouts?

By John McManus

Technology

Citizens need to ask why their data is being held online

By Una Mullally

Technology

Datalex reports 18% jump in transaction revenue

By Eoin Burke-Kennedy

No Paul Galvin on Sky’s GAA team

Newbridge Silver

By Deirdre McQuillan

Aer Lingus claims cabin crew seeking 32 extra days off

By Martin Wall

Roof at Sao Paulo stadium won’t be finished for World Cup

Say ‘I might’ at the Shelbourne

By Alanna Gallagher

Rugby

Ian Madigan to miss Ireland tour of Argentina

Young readers and writers

Ps&Qs

By Rachel Murphy

Learn to be a fashion stylist

By Deirdre McQuillan

What’s hot, what’s not

Fashion inspired by yachts

By Deirdre McQuillan

Irish at the Met

By Deirdre McQuillan

Jack Brabham: one of motor sport’s true greats

Analysis: The electorate is feeling disrespected

By Mary Minihan

Louis van Gaal appointed as Manchester United manager

By Jamie Jackson

Ryanair full-year profits fall 8 per cent despite rise in revenue

By Ciara O'Brien and Barry O'Halloran

Asia-Pacific

South Korea to disband coast guard in wake of ferry disaster

Racing

Jockey Eddie O’Connell banned for four years

By Brian O'Connor

Environment

Funnel cloud in Co Longford makes for dramatic show

By Genevieve Carbery

Cocaine worth €50,000 seized in Co Louth

Commercial Property

Trial date set for Quinn family’s case against IBRC

By Mary Carolan

Ireland

Coast Guard helicopter crew receives international award

By Lorna Siggins

Northern Ireland abuse inquiry to interview victims in Australia

Labour taking ‘81 per cent of criticism’ - Rabbitte

By Mary Minihan and Genevieve Carbery

Louis van Gaal: an aristocrat of the game

By Barney Ronay

TV & Radio

Television: A two-star hotel documentary, while politicians get the third degree

By Bernice Harrison

Film

Review: Foxcatcher

By Donald Clarke

Film

Review: Maps to the Stars

By Donald Clarke

Putin orders Russian troops back after drills near Ukraine

Berlusconi’s ex-wife angry over photos published in his magazine

By Pady Agnew

Golf

Madeira decision will haunt O’Grady

Courts

Aoife Phelan killed because ‘she wanted a relationship’

By Natasha Reid

Barcelona confirm improved deal for Messi

Environment

Dublin City Council rows back on speed bumps for cyclists

By Olivia Kelly

World

US accuses China of cyber spying on American companies

Ratko Mladic denies targeting Sarajevo civilians

German tourists’ car stolen after crash in Wicklow

By Ciara Kenny

Political parties got €12.9m in State funding last year

By Stephen Collins

‘Dedicated Traveller strategy’ needed in prisons

By Mark Hilliard

Drogheda United stand between Dundalk and Premier League top spot

By Emmet Malone

Bruton appeals for more start-ups

By Mary Minihan

Oireachtas

Gerry Adams to travel to Washington for 48-hour visit

By Simon Carswell

French rogue trader begins three-year prison sentence

World

Abu Hamza found guilty of terrorism by New York court

Health

US health groups praise plain cigarette packaging plan

By Simon Carswell

Markets

AstraZeneca and Deutsche Bank drag down European shares

Turkish aide takes sick leave with foot injury after kicking protester

By Constanze Letsch

Hunger strike episode important in explaining reaction to Boston College project

By Ed Moloney