Event: Scottish independence referendum

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columnists

Give young people democratic power by giving them a vote

I worry about Greta Thunberg too. Ryan Tubridy has been heavily criticised for expressing his concern for the mental wellbeing of the 16-year-old climate campaigner on his RTÉ One radio show, particularly as he mentioned she has Asperger’s Syndrome.

business

Sterling plunges as exit poll suggests British hung parliament

business

Sterling hit by nerves over second Scottish referendum

business

Markets torn between Brexit and prospect of US rate hike

world

Nicola Sturgeon 'could call second Scottish independence referendum'

general

Book review: Independence or Union - Scotland’s Past and Scotland’s Present

£40m gambled on Brexit poll outcome

Bookies say more than £40m (€51.9m) has been gambled on the outcome of the EU referendum — making it the biggest political betting event in British history.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016

Brexit supporters ‘are sleepwalking into danger’

The chief executive of the largest Irish company operating in the UK has warned those campaigning for Britain to leave the EU that they are “sleepwalking into a very dangerous place”, adding that a Brexit would be “very, very bad for the Irish, European, and world economies”.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (08/06/16)

Your letters, your views.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary wants UK to stay in EU to help reform 'some of the idiotic members'

The UK must remain in the EU to reduce the number of strikes by air traffic controllers (ATC) on the continent, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

Brexit ‘decade of uncertainty’ claims rejected

Divisions on the EU deepened as Eurosceptic ministers poured scorn on claims a vote to leave could create a “decade or more of uncertainty” for Britain.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Paddy Power’s trolling of Scottish football fans is fantastic

Ahead of the Ireland v Scotland game tomorrow, our Celtic cousins are coming to Dublin in droves. And, in pure Paddy Power style, the bookmaker has "welcomed" them to our fair city with a giant sign.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

British Queen delivers message of reconciliation

The Queen has used her Christmas Day broadcast to highlight the importance of reconciliation between opposing sides – from communities in the North to those involved in the Scottish Independence referendum.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2014

Country house market: A year in review

There is little doubt that the country market is now at a threshold, with 2015 poised to be possibly the most definitive year since 2008 crash.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014

Royal Mail blames Amazon postal service for drop in profits

Britain's Royal Mail posted a drop in half-year profits today after its parcels arm was squeezed by Amazon’s drive to deliver more of its own business.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

'Vape' revealed as 2014 word of the year

Not so long ago, someone who said they were off to vape with their bae while discussing the indyref would have been accused of talking gobbledegook.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Not up in smoke: E-cigarettes’ rise means ‘vape’ is word of the year

Not so long ago, someone who said they were off to vape with their bae while discussing the indyref would have been accused of talking gobbledegook.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

ISIS and ebola just a distraction from the real issue: Gaza ‘genocide’

Now that the Scottish independence referendum has been put to bed, the United States is looking after ebola and ISIS, and the Dail has returned after its much-deserved, long summer break, we must not forget that the real problem of the modern age has not gone away.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Sinn Féin calls for Taoiseach to engage directly on North political impasse

Sinn Féin is calling on the Taoiseach to engage directly with the British Prime Minister in relation to the political impasse in the North.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2014

Former councillor charged over alleged assault at polling station

A former council leader has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault at a polling station.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Andy Murray gets abuse over pro-independence tweet

Tennis player Andy Murray has been subjected to online abuse after declaring his support for the Yes campaign in the Scottish independence referendum.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

UK inflation 'to remain below target'

Inflation in the UK is expected to remain below the Bank of England’s 2% target when official figures for August are published tomorrow.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Groundskeeper Willie picks his side on the Scottish Independence debate

Freeeeedom!

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

The Briefing - Your Wednesday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2014

Scottish yes vote would pose major risk for Northern Ireland

LAST Sunday’s YouGov opinion poll showing a lead for the yes side in the Scottish independence referendum, was a bowel- loosening moment for the British establishment. 

Wed, 10 Sep, 2014

Sterling slumps as support grows for Scottish independence

A surprise lead for the Yes campaign in polling ahead of the Scottish independence referendum has spooked markets as the pound slumped to a 10-month low.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

How substantial is Ukip threat?

David Cameron has allowed Eurosceptics to dictate the narrative of the UK debate on EU membership, says Mary C Murphy

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

Most intense ‘question’ in the history of Question Time

Okay, it’s not really a question.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2014

Harry Potter returns... as a grown up

Harry Potter fans have been offered a glimpse into the teenage wizard’s future after JK Rowling resurrected her hero for a new short story that reunites him with his old friends at a Hogwarts School reunion.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Rowling story features Harry Potter as an older man

Tue, 08 Jul, 2014

Charity faces probe for calling Rowling a ‘bitch’

A charity which branded author JK Rowling a "bitch" is to be investigated by regulators.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014