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Irish News, May 14, 2008
Cowen Hosts 'New Faces 2008'
Five new faces have been appointed to junior government positions by the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. Peter Power takes on responsibility for Overseas Aid, John Moloney goes to Equality and Disability, Mi...
Cowen Hosts 'New Faces 2008'
Five new faces have been appointed to junior government positions by the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. Peter Power takes on responsibility for Overseas Aid, John Moloney goes to Equality and Disability, Mi...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Finn Harps To Get New Ground
The famous Donegal soccer team, Finn Harps has announced that it hopes to move into a brand new 6,800 all-seated stadium in 2010. Harps have done a deal with the trustees of their present ground, a l...
Finn Harps To Get New Ground
The famous Donegal soccer team, Finn Harps has announced that it hopes to move into a brand new 6,800 all-seated stadium in 2010. Harps have done a deal with the trustees of their present ground, a l...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
New Broadcasting Bill To Shake Up RTÉ
The long-awaited Broadcasting Bill that could shake up RTÉ is due to be published on Wednesday morning. The new legislation will establish the first broadcasting authority to oversee the RTÉ network ...
New Broadcasting Bill To Shake Up RTÉ
The long-awaited Broadcasting Bill that could shake up RTÉ is due to be published on Wednesday morning. The new legislation will establish the first broadcasting authority to oversee the RTÉ network ...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
DSA To Put Emergency Stop On Illegal Driving Instructors
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has revealed they are investigating over 400 cases of illegal driving instructors in Ireland. The department are also urging the general public to put a stop to unq...
DSA To Put Emergency Stop On Illegal Driving Instructors
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has revealed they are investigating over 400 cases of illegal driving instructors in Ireland. The department are also urging the general public to put a stop to unq...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Shock Tactics To Be Used On Smokers
The Department of Health has announced it is to print shocking images showing the health consequences of smoking on cigarette packets. It was confirmed this week thast the pictures will be used in co...
Shock Tactics To Be Used On Smokers
The Department of Health has announced it is to print shocking images showing the health consequences of smoking on cigarette packets. It was confirmed this week thast the pictures will be used in co...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Irish Consumers Could Face 15% Gas Price Rise
One of Ireland's leading energy suppliers, Bord Gáis, is expected to apply to the Energy Regulator for permission to increase prices by over 15%, which could hit consumers' pockets by October. Bord G...
Irish Consumers Could Face 15% Gas Price Rise
One of Ireland's leading energy suppliers, Bord Gáis, is expected to apply to the Energy Regulator for permission to increase prices by over 15%, which could hit consumers' pockets by October. Bord G...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Hoax Devices Found In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have been called to two separate incidents regarding hoax devices. Garda were called to the Rutland Grove Avenue area at approximately 10.50 pm on Tuesday night after a suspicious ob...
Hoax Devices Found In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have been called to two separate incidents regarding hoax devices. Garda were called to the Rutland Grove Avenue area at approximately 10.50 pm on Tuesday night after a suspicious ob...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Senator Reveals Fate of Sligo Cancer Unit
The fate of the Sligo General Hospital has been secured with the announcement it will close despite a strong campaign to retain and improve the services in Sligo. Fianna Fáil Senator Geraldine Feeney...
Senator Reveals Fate of Sligo Cancer Unit
The fate of the Sligo General Hospital has been secured with the announcement it will close despite a strong campaign to retain and improve the services in Sligo. Fianna Fáil Senator Geraldine Feeney...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Bar Owners Warn Drink Limit Cut Will Isolate Rural Customers
Pub owners have slammed Government proposals to further reduce blood alcohol limits for drivers, saying it will leave people "trapped in their homes". Members of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (...
Bar Owners Warn Drink Limit Cut Will Isolate Rural Customers
Pub owners have slammed Government proposals to further reduce blood alcohol limits for drivers, saying it will leave people "trapped in their homes". Members of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
HSE Defends Allegations On Childcare Under funding
The Health Service Executive has today defended itself amid accusations its funding and staffing for childcare services is insufficient. Current affairs television programme, Prime Time Investigates,...
HSE Defends Allegations On Childcare Under funding
The Health Service Executive has today defended itself amid accusations its funding and staffing for childcare services is insufficient. Current affairs television programme, Prime Time Investigates,...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Eleven Year-Old Search For Woman Resumes After Tip-off
The hunt into the disappearance of an Offaly woman over a decade ago has resumed after new information came to light. Gardaí have began searching the Laois-Offaly border - resuming the investigation ...
Eleven Year-Old Search For Woman Resumes After Tip-off
The hunt into the disappearance of an Offaly woman over a decade ago has resumed after new information came to light. Gardaí have began searching the Laois-Offaly border - resuming the investigation ...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Referendum Commision To Spend €5 million On Lisbon Campaign
An independent public information campaign on the Lisbon Treaty has been launched in Dublin. The Referendum Commission has begun distributing over two million copies of its hand-book explaining the L...
Referendum Commision To Spend €5 million On Lisbon Campaign
An independent public information campaign on the Lisbon Treaty has been launched in Dublin. The Referendum Commission has begun distributing over two million copies of its hand-book explaining the L...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Ryanair Offers Rugby Fans Free Flights
Ryanair has offered to fly Munster rugby fans to Wales free for the Heineken Cup final later this month, following the revelation that a scheduled flight would not land in time for the game's kick-off...
Ryanair Offers Rugby Fans Free Flights
Ryanair has offered to fly Munster rugby fans to Wales free for the Heineken Cup final later this month, following the revelation that a scheduled flight would not land in time for the game's kick-off...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Dublin Holds Cluster Bomb Summit
Details of the international Cluster Bomb summit, taking place in Dublin, are to be revealed on Tuesday. The Cluster Munitions Dublin Diplomatic Treaty Conference, which will draw up to 1,000 intern...
Dublin Holds Cluster Bomb Summit
Details of the international Cluster Bomb summit, taking place in Dublin, are to be revealed on Tuesday. The Cluster Munitions Dublin Diplomatic Treaty Conference, which will draw up to 1,000 intern...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Cowen Expected To Unveil Junior Ministers
A Cabinet meeting today is expected to see Taoiseach Brian Cowen announce major changes among his Minister of State ranks. Among those tipped for promotion to junior positions are Limerick TD Peter ...
Cowen Expected To Unveil Junior Ministers
A Cabinet meeting today is expected to see Taoiseach Brian Cowen announce major changes among his Minister of State ranks. Among those tipped for promotion to junior positions are Limerick TD Peter ...
Irish News, May 13, 2008
Retailer Cuts And Runs As Customers Sofa Loss
Habitat customers could be sitting on the floor after their sofa orders were left in limbo by the state-wide closures of the furniture franchise. No assurances have been given by the company that cus...
Retailer Cuts And Runs As Customers Sofa Loss
Habitat customers could be sitting on the floor after their sofa orders were left in limbo by the state-wide closures of the furniture franchise. No assurances have been given by the company that cus...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Three Held As Gardaí Foil Armed Raid
The Gardaí has just revealed that it is holding three men following dramatic police intervention during an attempted robbery at a business premises in Fairview, Dublin 3. The trio are currently being...
Three Held As Gardaí Foil Armed Raid
The Gardaí has just revealed that it is holding three men following dramatic police intervention during an attempted robbery at a business premises in Fairview, Dublin 3. The trio are currently being...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Omagh Trial Delayed
On the same day that a man was due to appear at Belfast Crown Court - charged with the murder of Robert McCartney (33), who was beaten and stabbed to death outside a bar near Belfast city centre on in...
Omagh Trial Delayed
On the same day that a man was due to appear at Belfast Crown Court - charged with the murder of Robert McCartney (33), who was beaten and stabbed to death outside a bar near Belfast city centre on in...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Two Die In Car Crash
Gardaí at Portarlington in Laois are investigating a two-car fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately at just before 2pm on Sunday, at Annamoe, Portarlington, Co Offaly. Two males...
Two Die In Car Crash
Gardaí at Portarlington in Laois are investigating a two-car fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately at just before 2pm on Sunday, at Annamoe, Portarlington, Co Offaly. Two males...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Plane Crash Survivor Critical
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a fatal light aircraft crash near Knock Airport in Co Mayo yesterday. The man was a passenger in a small plane that crashed at Cloonamna ju...
Plane Crash Survivor Critical
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a fatal light aircraft crash near Knock Airport in Co Mayo yesterday. The man was a passenger in a small plane that crashed at Cloonamna ju...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Three Freed After ATM Robbery Arrests
Gardai investigating the robbery of a substantial quantity of cash from the crew of a security van have made a number of arrests. However, a woman and two of the men initially detained at Rathfarnh...
Three Freed After ATM Robbery Arrests
Gardai investigating the robbery of a substantial quantity of cash from the crew of a security van have made a number of arrests. However, a woman and two of the men initially detained at Rathfarnh...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Youth Held After Fatal Stabbing
Gardaí have named the 16-year-old Ukrainian national who was killed at the weekend at Carrig Midhe, Westbury, Co Clare as Roman Vysochan of Ashley Close, also Westbury. A police statement said that a...
Youth Held After Fatal Stabbing
Gardaí have named the 16-year-old Ukrainian national who was killed at the weekend at Carrig Midhe, Westbury, Co Clare as Roman Vysochan of Ashley Close, also Westbury. A police statement said that a...
Irish News, May 12, 2008
Ulster Bank Says Construction At All Time Low
Figures released today, by Ulster Bank, show the state of the construction market has hit an all time low. Today's survey shows that the sector is in the worst position since the index began eight y...
Ulster Bank Says Construction At All Time Low
Figures released today, by Ulster Bank, show the state of the construction market has hit an all time low. Today's survey shows that the sector is in the worst position since the index began eight y...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Woman's Body Discovered In Athlone House
A woman's body has been found in a house in Athlone. The discovery was made just after 10am this morning at the rented house in the Valley Court area, off the Dublin Road. It is understood the woman ...
Woman's Body Discovered In Athlone House
A woman's body has been found in a house in Athlone. The discovery was made just after 10am this morning at the rented house in the Valley Court area, off the Dublin Road. It is understood the woman ...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Waterford Bus Driver Found Not Guilty Of Wife's Murder
A Waterford bus driver has been found not guilty of the murder of his wife in 2006. John O'Brien, 41, of Ballinakill Downs, denied murdering 35-year-old Meg Walsh. Her body was discovered in the Riv...
Waterford Bus Driver Found Not Guilty Of Wife's Murder
A Waterford bus driver has been found not guilty of the murder of his wife in 2006. John O'Brien, 41, of Ballinakill Downs, denied murdering 35-year-old Meg Walsh. Her body was discovered in the Riv...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Soldier Dies from Shooting Accident In Cork
A garda investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting of a soldier in Cork city this morning is currently underway. The soldier - who was reporting for duty at Collins' Bar...
Soldier Dies from Shooting Accident In Cork
A garda investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting of a soldier in Cork city this morning is currently underway. The soldier - who was reporting for duty at Collins' Bar...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
200 Years Of Guinness Legacy To End
Plans have been revealed by Guinness' foreign owners to move the world famous brewery to another site, with the loss of hundreds of jobs. The London based multi-national has revealed that most of the...
200 Years Of Guinness Legacy To End
Plans have been revealed by Guinness' foreign owners to move the world famous brewery to another site, with the loss of hundreds of jobs. The London based multi-national has revealed that most of the...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
€250k In Cash Recovered In Operation Platinum
Following a major operation targeting organised crime in Limerick yesterday - as part of Operation Platinum - Gardai have confirmed that €250,000 was seized. Of the total amount, €230,000 was in euro...
€250k In Cash Recovered In Operation Platinum
Following a major operation targeting organised crime in Limerick yesterday - as part of Operation Platinum - Gardai have confirmed that €250,000 was seized. Of the total amount, €230,000 was in euro...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Preferred Bidder For Cervical Screening Labs Named
The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) has today announced a preferred bidder for the provision of laboratory testing services for the National Cervical Screening Programme. This is an importan...
Preferred Bidder For Cervical Screening Labs Named
The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) has today announced a preferred bidder for the provision of laboratory testing services for the National Cervical Screening Programme. This is an importan...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
An Post Accused Of Failing to Meet Targets
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has accused An Post of falling "significantly" short of its 94% next-day delivery target. The Communications Minister made the announcement, as it was revealed the ...
An Post Accused Of Failing to Meet Targets
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has accused An Post of falling "significantly" short of its 94% next-day delivery target. The Communications Minister made the announcement, as it was revealed the ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Low cloud, mist or fog at first will clear through the morning to leave a dry day with some prolonged sunny spells through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Dry with clear spells for most places through the evening and overnight will allow the odd mist or fog patch to form. Coastal low cloud spreads into northern counties. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
