Where the little green man appearsThe Last Straw: As fears about electronic voting continue to fester, it amazes me that nobody in the Government has yet mentioned…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Adams ushers Kofi into 'oppressed by Brits' club Frank McNallyWhen Gerry Adams told delegates that republicans were "in a far better place than we were 10 years ago", he wasn't necessarily…Mon Mar 01 2004 - 00:00
Tributes paid to Moore as he receives Irish music awardThe great and good of the Irish music world gathered to pay tribute to Christy Moore last night when he became the inaugural …Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Ashes lend an air of contrition but Government not repentantDáil Sketch: Lent is a time for denial, as we knowThu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Banana skin time as Bertie votes for wrong choice of fruitsDáil Sketch: The Taoiseach chose the wrong metaphor yesterday when, assuring us that the Irish e-voting system would bear no…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Vilification of carbohydrates gone pasta jokeFor those hoping to flip a new leaf after today's pancake splurge, there's no shortage of helpful advice from nutritionists.Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
No need for an Irish fire drill as Welsh Dragon is easily extinguishedReports of Welsh rugby's resurgence appear to have been exaggeratedMon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Deaths cast shadow on sunny spring day in cityThe aftermath: It was a lovely spring day, and the city had that special buzz that comes with a Six Nations rugby weekendMon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Advice for love-hungry ' consumers'The Last Straw: It's Valentine's Day and the thoughts of people everywhere turn to loveSat Feb 14 2004 - 00:00
Stadium decision 'an indirect result' of FOIThe decision to build a new national stadium at Lansdowne Road was "at least an indirect result" of the Freedom of Information…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Defamation Bill proposals soon, says McDowellMedia conference Proposals for a new defamation Bill could be brought before the Government before the end of this year, the…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Casual remark in 30-second call leads to actionIt was a throwaway remark in a 30-second phone call in 1996Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
Makes you want to emigrateThe Last Straw: Nostalgia was rampant at the Planxty concert on Wednesday nightSat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
Lansdowne stadium plans unveiledFully covered seating and pedestrian walkways under the railway line would be among the features of a new Lansdowne Road stadium…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach baiter Pat Rabbitte stuffily derides Dail's newly sanitised scheduleDail Sketch: The Dáil was back early for statements on the European presidency, but the shortened holiday did not satisfy opposition…Wed Jan 21 2004 - 00:00
Italian scientists' red wine pill a sobering thought for drinkersITALY: For too long, the health benefits of wine have been offset by the drudgery involved in having to drink the stuff.Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Lifting the covers on 2004The Last Straw: January: Papers released under the 30-year rule reveal that in 1973, the government briefly considered introducing…Sat Jan 03 2004 - 00:00
Hostages' release brings joy to familyThe family of Mr Aidan Leahy were said to be "overjoyed" last night after hearing that his month-long captivity by bandits in…Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
Reason for release of Irish hostage still unclearThe released Irish hostage, Mr Aidan Leahy, is due to arrive in Tehran today after spending almost a month in captivity in Iran…Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
Bets are down as Charlie shows true coloursThere was a sobering start to the Leopardstown Christmas festival when, in the first race, connections of a horse called Santa…Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
New home and new job timely gifts for DesA month ago he was homeless, unemployed, and living in a carWed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Cabinet split will not be physically possible in our new jetIt has no jacuzzis, no gold taps, and hardly enough room to swing a catTue Dec 23 2003 - 00:00
Snow unlikely on Christmas Day but it may fall over the weekendIt could be a white pre-Christmas in some parts of Ireland, but the big day itself seems likely to be grey as usualSat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Recess showers goodwill on all men and womenDail Sketch: It was the day before the Christmas recess and already a thin veneer of goodwill had settled on the House, like…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Safety catch did not slip off Carthy's gun, expert saysBarr Tribunal: John Carthy discarded one of his last two shotgun cartridges because he "knew his gun" and understood that the…Sat Dec 13 2003 - 00:00
Wexford publican remains critical with head injuries after assaultA Co Wexford publican remained critically ill with head injuries last night after being assaulted near his pub early on Saturday…Mon Dec 08 2003 - 00:00
Sinners are one thing, Shinners anotherCount Sketch: DUP candidates sometimes preface their victory speeches with passages from the BibleSat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Unusual signs of life detected in backbenchersDail Sketch: The Dáil was debating an old, vexed question yesterday: the one about whether government backbenchers constitute…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Waters to continue as 'Irish Times' columnistMr John Waters is to continue as a columnist with The Irish Times , following a meeting yesterday with the editor, Ms Geraldine…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Campaigner alleges bin deadlockThe anti-bin charge campaign has reached a "stalemate" with the Dublin local authorities, in which non-collection of refuse is…Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00
Call of the corncrake takes Bertie's mind off horseplay in the DailDail Sketch: Nobody can accuse this Government of not being kind to animals. Its benevolence to horses is of course famousThu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Nurses cite unpaid overtime and exhaustion as reasons for quittingUnpaid overtime and inflexible working arrangements are among the main reasons nurses and midwives leave the Irish health service…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Det Ahern to investigate the back-stabbing in Dail crime sceneDáil Sketch: The Dáil has witnessed a lot of smoke-and-dagger stuff lately, as the Taoiseach might sayThu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Kenny on his high horse over PunchestownDáil Sketch: Charlie McCreevy was a non-starter at Leinster House for the latest running of the Leader's Questions Handicap …Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Ahern takes tough stance to highlight book's worthIt's not often you hear the Taoiseach expressing extreme opinions about anything, but books are obviously an exception.Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Reports of 'adverse drug reactions' on riseThe number of "adverse drug reaction" reports submitted by doctors and other professionals is steadily rising, according to the…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Ireland hoping for a fright night for Les BleusThe Irish rugby team is urging fans to raise the roof tomorrow in Melbourne, but only metaphorically.Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Deputy dodges questions about resigningIt was easy to spot the TD in Court 45 yesterday. G.VSat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
BMW salesman Ireland's biggest earnerA BMW salesman was Ireland's highest earner in the past 12 months, according to the Sunday Times "pay list".Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
From out of the rubble, logo aims to push city's image to new heightsThe Luas is late, there's no light at the end of the Port Tunnel, and commuters are bracing themselves for another winter of …Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Very high interest in the man who broke the bankWhether he's applying for a bank loan or just making one of his frequent appearances on the after-dinner speech circuit, Nick…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Ex-FAI chief doubts reformThe Genesis Report will not succeed in reforming the Football Association of Ireland, because the culture of infighting is too…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Redesigned 'orbital ring' road signs to take effect next weekMore than a year after the first scheme collapsed in confusion, Dublin City Council will try again this weekend with a new series…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Like a funeral in Dail after events in NorthYou always know there's a crisis in the North when the Opposition leaders are forced to be nice to the Taoiseach.Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Higgins and Daly released to resume their oppositionThe jailed anti-bin-charge protesters Mr Joe Higgins TD and Cllr Clare Daly were due to be released from Mountjoy Prison this…Sat Oct 18 2003 - 01:00
Lost for a famous last wordThe Last Straw: I see that a new book on the great English artist, J.M.WSat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Cartoon capers on serious subjectsDAIL SKETCH: The relationship between Pat Rabbitte and the Ceann Comhairle grows more strained with every week, and even the…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Dail without Joe Higgins like Tyrone without Peter CanavanYou'd miss Joe HigginsWed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
Footpath rage on car free streetsThe Last Straw: This paper is always getting letters about Ireland's bad drivingSat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Cross-party delegation find joy in small act of solidarityIt was like the opening scenes from Reservoir Dogs at Mountjoy Prison yesterday, as five men in suits arrived to meet a character…Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
