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Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
One Dead In N3 Road Crash
One person has been killed and two more people have been injured in a road traffic accident in Co Meath. The crash happened at Kilmainham, on the N3 between Navan and Kells on Friday morning, with th...
One Dead In N3 Road Crash
One person has been killed and two more people have been injured in a road traffic accident in Co Meath. The crash happened at Kilmainham, on the N3 between Navan and Kells on Friday morning, with th...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
Kennedy And Ahern To Discuss Irish Immigrants
The status of undocumented Irish immigrants in the USA is to be the subject of discussions between the Irish Taoiseach and US Senator Ted Kennedy, this afternoon. The issue of illegal Irish immigrant...
Kennedy And Ahern To Discuss Irish Immigrants
The status of undocumented Irish immigrants in the USA is to be the subject of discussions between the Irish Taoiseach and US Senator Ted Kennedy, this afternoon. The issue of illegal Irish immigrant...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
Arrests On Ryanair Flight
Two men have been arrested on a Ryanair flight at Dublin Airport. It is understood that the men were onboard a flight to Charleroi in Brussels, which was due to depart at 8.30am this morning. Accor...
Arrests On Ryanair Flight
Two men have been arrested on a Ryanair flight at Dublin Airport. It is understood that the men were onboard a flight to Charleroi in Brussels, which was due to depart at 8.30am this morning. Accor...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
Kieren Fallon Cleared Of Race-Fixing
Former champion jockey Kieren Fallon has been cleared of race fixing, along with five other men, at the Old Bailey. Mr Fallon, 42, from Co Tipperary in Ireland, was acquitted on the directions of jud...
Kieren Fallon Cleared Of Race-Fixing
Former champion jockey Kieren Fallon has been cleared of race fixing, along with five other men, at the Old Bailey. Mr Fallon, 42, from Co Tipperary in Ireland, was acquitted on the directions of jud...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
Closure Call Is An Accolade Says Aviation Regulator
An official Government-backed regulator has said demands to close down the organisation prove that it is doing a good job and is protecting the public. The Commissioner for Aviation Regulation made h...
Closure Call Is An Accolade Says Aviation Regulator
An official Government-backed regulator has said demands to close down the organisation prove that it is doing a good job and is protecting the public. The Commissioner for Aviation Regulation made h...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
Woman Held After Lucan Gun And Drugs Find
A woman has been arrested after a firearm and a large quantity of various drugs was discovered in a raid on a house in Lucan in west Dublin on Thursday night. The house in the Earlsfort Road was raid...
Woman Held After Lucan Gun And Drugs Find
A woman has been arrested after a firearm and a large quantity of various drugs was discovered in a raid on a house in Lucan in west Dublin on Thursday night. The house in the Earlsfort Road was raid...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2007
One Injured In West Dublin Shooting
A man was injured in a shooting in west Dublin on Thursday night. It is understood that the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was shot in the face in Rathcoole shortly before 10pm last night. He is...
One Injured In West Dublin Shooting
A man was injured in a shooting in west Dublin on Thursday night. It is understood that the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was shot in the face in Rathcoole shortly before 10pm last night. He is...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Strike Called Off In Bus Drivers' Dispute
A strike by Bus Éireann school bus drivers, due to take place tomorrow, has been called off. SIPTU confirmed that the planned strike, which would have affected 14,000 pupils, had been called off in o...
Strike Called Off In Bus Drivers' Dispute
A strike by Bus Éireann school bus drivers, due to take place tomorrow, has been called off. SIPTU confirmed that the planned strike, which would have affected 14,000 pupils, had been called off in o...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Donegal Post Office Robbery Investigated
Gardaí in Co Donegal have launched an investigation after a post office in Ramelton was robbed. It is understood that the robbery was carried out by three men, who escaped with an undisclosed sum of ...
Donegal Post Office Robbery Investigated
Gardaí in Co Donegal have launched an investigation after a post office in Ramelton was robbed. It is understood that the robbery was carried out by three men, who escaped with an undisclosed sum of ...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Eight Arrested In Dundalk Murder Inquiry
Gardaí investigating the murder of Aidan Myers in Dundalk last year have arrested eight people. Six men and two women were arrested this morning. It is understood that four men, aged 19 and 26, are b...
Eight Arrested In Dundalk Murder Inquiry
Gardaí investigating the murder of Aidan Myers in Dundalk last year have arrested eight people. Six men and two women were arrested this morning. It is understood that four men, aged 19 and 26, are b...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
'Cocaine' Found On Plane At Shannon Airport
An investigation has been launched after a quantity of drugs, believed to be cocaine, was found onboard a plane at Shannon Airport on Wednesday. According to reports, the discovery was made in an ove...
'Cocaine' Found On Plane At Shannon Airport
An investigation has been launched after a quantity of drugs, believed to be cocaine, was found onboard a plane at Shannon Airport on Wednesday. According to reports, the discovery was made in an ove...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Eco-Friendly Car Tax System Unveiled
Environment Minister John Gormley has unveiled a new system of car tax, which aims to encourage motorists to buy more environmentally friendly cars. The new system, part of Mr Gormley's 'carbon budge...
Eco-Friendly Car Tax System Unveiled
Environment Minister John Gormley has unveiled a new system of car tax, which aims to encourage motorists to buy more environmentally friendly cars. The new system, part of Mr Gormley's 'carbon budge...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Man Charged Over Beer Kegs Robbery
A man has been charged in connection with the theft of 450 beer kegs from Dublin's Guinness Brewery last week. Two men, both aged in their twenties, were arrested on Wednesday, following a search in ...
Man Charged Over Beer Kegs Robbery
A man has been charged in connection with the theft of 450 beer kegs from Dublin's Guinness Brewery last week. Two men, both aged in their twenties, were arrested on Wednesday, following a search in ...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Investigation Launched Into Model's Collapse
Gardaí have launched an investigation in to the collapse of model Katy French at a house in Co Meath last weekend. Ms French, 24, was taken to hospital after collapsing at a party at a friend's house...
Investigation Launched Into Model's Collapse
Gardaí have launched an investigation in to the collapse of model Katy French at a house in Co Meath last weekend. Ms French, 24, was taken to hospital after collapsing at a party at a friend's house...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2007
Woman Killed In Co Meath Crash
A woman has been killed in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Meath. The crash happened around 9.30am on the Dunboyne side of Fairyhouse Cross. The woman who died is reported to be a 25-year-old. The N3...
Woman Killed In Co Meath Crash
A woman has been killed in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Meath. The crash happened around 9.30am on the Dunboyne side of Fairyhouse Cross. The woman who died is reported to be a 25-year-old. The N3...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Cowen Delivers Fourth Budget To Dáil
Minister for Finance Brian Cowen is delivering his fourth Budget to the Dáil, warning that the global economy is "beset by uncertainty". Mr Cowen announced that €1 billion had been allocated to publi...
Cowen Delivers Fourth Budget To Dáil
Minister for Finance Brian Cowen is delivering his fourth Budget to the Dáil, warning that the global economy is "beset by uncertainty". Mr Cowen announced that €1 billion had been allocated to publi...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Road Fatality In Monaghan
A man has died after being knocked down by a lorry in Co. Monaghan. The collision happened on the N2 in Kilnacloy around 7.30pm on Tuesday. The 58-year-old man was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospi...
Road Fatality In Monaghan
A man has died after being knocked down by a lorry in Co. Monaghan. The collision happened on the N2 in Kilnacloy around 7.30pm on Tuesday. The 58-year-old man was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospi...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Donegal Fishing Tragedy Pair Named
The father and son killed in a fishing tragedy in Co Donegal on Monday have been named as Liam Kennedy, 46, and his 18-year-old son Conor. The two men, both from Inver Port, near Killybegs, died when...
Donegal Fishing Tragedy Pair Named
The father and son killed in a fishing tragedy in Co Donegal on Monday have been named as Liam Kennedy, 46, and his 18-year-old son Conor. The two men, both from Inver Port, near Killybegs, died when...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Man Killed In Kilkenny Crash
A 19-year-old man has died in a road crash in Co Kilkenny. The incident happened around 11pm on Tuesday night, when the man's car collided with a van on the Freshford Road at Troyswood. The man, who...
Man Killed In Kilkenny Crash
A 19-year-old man has died in a road crash in Co Kilkenny. The incident happened around 11pm on Tuesday night, when the man's car collided with a van on the Freshford Road at Troyswood. The man, who...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Model Still Seriously Ill
Model Katy French is still in a serious condition in hospital, following her collapse at a house in Co Meath on Sunday. Ms French, who turned 24 last week, was taken to hospital after collapsing at a...
Model Still Seriously Ill
Model Katy French is still in a serious condition in hospital, following her collapse at a house in Co Meath on Sunday. Ms French, who turned 24 last week, was taken to hospital after collapsing at a...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2007
Charges Against Rhys Meyers Dropped
Public order charges against actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers have been dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The 30-year-old star of the television series 'The Tudors' had been due to appear bef...
Charges Against Rhys Meyers Dropped
Public order charges against actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers have been dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The 30-year-old star of the television series 'The Tudors' had been due to appear bef...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Father And Son Die in Donegal Fishing Tragedy
A father and son have been killed in a fishing tragedy in Co Donegal. It is understood that the two men - one believed to be in his 40s and the other aged 19 and both from Inver Port - left Killibegs...
Father And Son Die in Donegal Fishing Tragedy
A father and son have been killed in a fishing tragedy in Co Donegal. It is understood that the two men - one believed to be in his 40s and the other aged 19 and both from Inver Port - left Killibegs...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Gaol Death Probed
A prisoner in Limerick gaol has been found hanged in his cell. While Gardai at nearby Roxboro have confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate at Limeri...
Gaol Death Probed
A prisoner in Limerick gaol has been found hanged in his cell. While Gardai at nearby Roxboro have confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate at Limeri...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Search Continues For Missing Irish Seaman
A search is continuing in Wales for an Irish seaman who has been missing for two days. Brian Daly has not been seen since shortly after 3am on Sunday. The 20-year-old was last seen working on the d...
Search Continues For Missing Irish Seaman
A search is continuing in Wales for an Irish seaman who has been missing for two days. Brian Daly has not been seen since shortly after 3am on Sunday. The 20-year-old was last seen working on the d...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Arrests Follow Limerick Firearms Seizure
Two people have been arrested after three firearms were discovered during a search of houses in Limerick city on Monday. The houses in O'Malley Park in the Southill area were searched on Monday and i...
Arrests Follow Limerick Firearms Seizure
Two people have been arrested after three firearms were discovered during a search of houses in Limerick city on Monday. The houses in O'Malley Park in the Southill area were searched on Monday and i...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Galway Likely Target As Abbot Labs Prepares To Shed Jobs
One of Ireland's most significant employers is poised to announce job losses. Abbott Laboratories, one of the largest US multinationals in Ireland, is expected to announce the job cuts in its Irish o...
Galway Likely Target As Abbot Labs Prepares To Shed Jobs
One of Ireland's most significant employers is poised to announce job losses. Abbott Laboratories, one of the largest US multinationals in Ireland, is expected to announce the job cuts in its Irish o...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Woman 'Seriously Hurt' In Longford Crash
A woman was reportedly injured in a serious crash in Co Longford on Monday afternoon. It is understood that the woman, believed to be in her 60s, was knocked down as she crossed the street in Granard...
Woman 'Seriously Hurt' In Longford Crash
A woman was reportedly injured in a serious crash in Co Longford on Monday afternoon. It is understood that the woman, believed to be in her 60s, was knocked down as she crossed the street in Granard...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2007
Model Seriously Ill Following Weekend Collapse
Model Katy French remains in a serious condition in hospital after she collapsed at a house in Co Meath on Sunday. Ms French was taken to hospital after collapsing a friend's house in Ashbourne in th...
Model Seriously Ill Following Weekend Collapse
Model Katy French remains in a serious condition in hospital after she collapsed at a house in Co Meath on Sunday. Ms French was taken to hospital after collapsing a friend's house in Ashbourne in th...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2007
Voters Should Not Misuse EU Treaty Vote
Irish people should not 'misuse' the forthcoming plebiscite on the European Treaty as a way of showing their ill favour with the Government. The current EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevey has warned t...
Voters Should Not Misuse EU Treaty Vote
Irish people should not 'misuse' the forthcoming plebiscite on the European Treaty as a way of showing their ill favour with the Government. The current EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevey has warned t...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2007
Two Drown In Car Pier Plunge
As Northern Ireland was reeling from news of six tragic deaths on the roads, a car has plunged into the sea in Galway, killing two men inside - although a third man had a miraculous escape. The pair ...
Two Drown In Car Pier Plunge
As Northern Ireland was reeling from news of six tragic deaths on the roads, a car has plunged into the sea in Galway, killing two men inside - although a third man had a miraculous escape. The pair ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
