Irish News for October 2011

Irish News, Oct 31, 2011
Higgins Ireland's Ninth President
After weeks of campaigning and debates Michael D Higgins has been named as the ninth president of Ireland. The official results came in on Saturday afternoon at Dublin Castle national count centre. ...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2011
Record Turnout For Dublin Marathon
A record number of people are set to compete in the Dublin Marathon this Halloween with a noted 14,000 contenders; meanwhile motorists are being warned of road closures and diversions. As thousands o...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2011
Garda And PSNI Pay Tribute To Flood Victims
The Garda and members of the PSNI are set to honour those killed during flash floods in Wicklow. Garda Ciarán Jones died on Monday last while trying to help commuters who were stuck in the severe flo...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2011
Irish Film Heads To Hollywood
American distributors have snapped up a superhero flick filmed entirely in Ireland giving the Irish film industry a much needed boost. 'Death of a Superhero', which premiered at the Toronto Film Fest...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2011
Driving Habits Revealed
New research has revealed shocking statistics about driving and the Irish driver’s habits when behind the wheel. One in three Irish motorists talk on their mobile phones when driving while a further ...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Higgins To Be Ninth President?
Early indications have revealed that Labour’s Michael D Higgins is likely to be appointed as Ireland’s ninth president. The so-called "maverick" is now expected to have a commanding lead over Indepen...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Killer Jailed For 20 Years
Dublin pharmacist Karen Walsh has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years for murdering her neighbour Marie Rankin on Christmas Day in 2008. Walsh, 45, showed no emotion as Mr Justice Hart sentenced he...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Bruton Heads To US For Job Creation
Nineteen American companies will discuss proposals for 'much needed' job creation in Ireland, while the state puts out the message that it is "open for business". The Minister for Jobs and Enterprise...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Rising Energy Prices 'Covered' For Those On Allowance
A reassurance has been issued to Ireland that it will not be left in the dark and cold this winter as energy and fuel prices soar. The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton comforted those who ...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Brussels Deal Focuses On Jobs
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed a deal hammered out in Brussels, which it is hoped, will calm the eurozone debt crisis. After a marathon session of talks, eurozone leaders agreed to boost the b...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Rail Services Disrupted In Flood Aftermath
Serious disruption is set to hit rail services on the southside of Dublin and further along the east coast. Irish Rail has said the severe flooding earlier this week damaged the ground around a pier ...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2011
Counting Underway In Presidential Election
Counting of the ballots, to decide the next President of Ireland,is underway but it is understood that it could be tomorrow before the results are revealed. The results from the first counts in the 4...
Irish News, Oct 27, 2011
€10m Start Up Fund Announced
A new multi-million euro start up fund for new businesses has been released with the hope of encouraging overseas entrepreneurs to invest in Ireland. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ric...
Irish News, Oct 27, 2011
President To Attend Removal Of Garda
The outgoing President Mary McAleese will this evening attend the removal of Garda Ciarán Jones who died on Monday while trying to help commuters who were struck in the severe flooding. The 25-year-o...
Irish News, Oct 27, 2011
Minister Shatter Reviews Display Of Alcohol
A review will be held to decide whether current laws about the display of alcohol in shops are effective, as prominent display of alcohol remains a "concern", the drink drive limit decreases and taxes...
Irish News, Oct 27, 2011
Polls Open For Presidential Election
The race for Aras has ended as polls opened across the country at 7am this morning and will remain open until 10pm tonight. The ballot will decide who will become the ninth president of Ireland- the ...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
Britney 'Saddened' By Concert Goer's Death
Pop Singer Britney Spears has said that she is "saddened" by the death of a woman who fell from a fairground ride after her concert in Dublin’s O2 Arena. The woman named locally as Siobhan Healey was...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
Pill Could Halve Ovarian Cancer Risk
Taking the contraceptive pill for 10 years can halve a woman’s chance of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new survey. It was revealed that using oral contraception for any length of time was as...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
Administrator To Create 300 Jobs
In a significant boost to Ireland’s job sector a hedge fund administrator has announced that they will create hundreds of jobs. HedgeServ has revealed that it is on track for continued growth in Irel...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
Candidates Campaign On Last Day Of Presidential Race
All seven presidential candidates will campaign across the country in an eleventh hour attempt to secure votes before polling day tomorrow. A news 'black out' on radio and TV will come into effect la...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
Tributes Paid To Flash Flood Victims
Ireland has paid tribute and extended sympathy to the families of the two killed during flash floods in the east of the country. Garda Ciaran Jones was swept into the River Liffey and a Filipino woma...
Irish News, Oct 26, 2011
O'Reilly To Join RTÉ Executive Board
RTÉ have announced that Willie O'Reilly is to take up the newly-created post of Group Commercial Director. Reporting to the Director General, as a member of the Executive Board, the Group Commercial D...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Body Recovered In Search For Missing Garda
Search teams working to locate missing Garda Ciaran Jones have found a body close to where Mr Jones was swept away last night. The body has not yet been officially identified. Mr Jones, 25, was swept...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Police 'Concerned' for Kidnap Victim
Garda remain "gravely concerned" for a man who was assaulted and kidnapped in Dublin last week. Father-of-one Ciarán Noonan was bundled into a black Volkswagen Golf on Russell Avenue in East Wall on ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Aras Candidate Gallagher In Cash Row Attack
Irish Presidential hopeful and the poll 'favourite' Sean Gallagher has admitted that he 'may have delivered a cheque from a fuel smuggler' to Fianna Fail headquarters three years ago. In a last push ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Universal Healthcare 'Priority', Says Survey
The majority of Irish people want a ‘universal health system’ based on need even if it means they have to pay more taxes, it has been revealed. According to a survey carried out by the Pfizer Health ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Stormont Aid For North's Flood Victims
A Stormont Executive Minister has promised to aid flood-hit homeowners across the North. The NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood pledged to try and help householders if their properties are flooded ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Dublin Theatre Rebranded In €4.3m Deal
Dublin Grand Canal Theatre, only recently opened, will be re-branded next year after signing a new sponsorship deal. The 18-month-old arts centre will be renamed the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. The ene...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2011
Residents Celebrate Belfast Airport Court Ruling
A previous decision to allow a virtual free-for-all on passenger numbers at George Best Belfast City Airport has been quashed at the High Court. The court has ordered that the cap that previously lim...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Met Eireann Issue Severe Weather Warning
As heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter Ireland a severe weather warning has been issued for at least the next 24 hours. Met Éireann has released the warning and are advising motorists to e...