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Irish News, Jul 7, 2008
€6m 'Lost' On Stalled Dublin Schemes
It's not just 'new build' construction projects that are running into economic problems as the current recession in the construction trade bites. The Herald newspaper has reported that Dublin City Co...
€6m 'Lost' On Stalled Dublin Schemes
It's not just 'new build' construction projects that are running into economic problems as the current recession in the construction trade bites. The Herald newspaper has reported that Dublin City Co...
Irish News, Jul 7, 2008
Tesco Vegetable Oil Ban Extended
A suermarket's ban on vegetable oil bulk-buying is being extended right across Ireland. The ban, which was introduced by the supermarket and petrol supplier Tesco last year, will now even stretch to...
Tesco Vegetable Oil Ban Extended
A suermarket's ban on vegetable oil bulk-buying is being extended right across Ireland. The ban, which was introduced by the supermarket and petrol supplier Tesco last year, will now even stretch to...
Irish News, Jul 7, 2008
Fatal Accident In Athlone
An 18-year-old man - who was the sole occupant of a car that went out of control and collided with a ditch on Saturday - was killed in the accident. Gardaí at Athlone are investigating the single ve...
Fatal Accident In Athlone
An 18-year-old man - who was the sole occupant of a car that went out of control and collided with a ditch on Saturday - was killed in the accident. Gardaí at Athlone are investigating the single ve...
Irish News, Jul 7, 2008
'Work To Be Done' To Avert Fuel Protests
There is a huge amount of work to be done before Irish hauliers consider stepping down plans for nationwide protests, against growing fuel charges, according to the body representing drivers. The I...
'Work To Be Done' To Avert Fuel Protests
There is a huge amount of work to be done before Irish hauliers consider stepping down plans for nationwide protests, against growing fuel charges, according to the body representing drivers. The I...
Irish News, Jul 7, 2008
St Pat's Day Brawl Recalled
A St Patrick's day Bundoran bar fight was so heated a member of the Gardai had to leave for his own safety, Ballyshannon District Court has heard. Sergeant Iggy Larken explained to the court he had t...
St Pat's Day Brawl Recalled
A St Patrick's day Bundoran bar fight was so heated a member of the Gardai had to leave for his own safety, Ballyshannon District Court has heard. Sergeant Iggy Larken explained to the court he had t...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Oregon Cop 'Failed To Follow Procedure' Before Killing
While relatives of an Irish man killed by police in the US state of Oregon viewed the body and said he was shot at least seven times, the victim's devastated mother has claimed she was being kept in t...
Oregon Cop 'Failed To Follow Procedure' Before Killing
While relatives of an Irish man killed by police in the US state of Oregon viewed the body and said he was shot at least seven times, the victim's devastated mother has claimed she was being kept in t...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Potential Banking Data Breach At Cork Dump
One of Ireland's leading banks is investigating a potential data breach, after documents, containing customers' personal details, were found at a former Cork landfill. Allied Irish Bank officials ar...
Potential Banking Data Breach At Cork Dump
One of Ireland's leading banks is investigating a potential data breach, after documents, containing customers' personal details, were found at a former Cork landfill. Allied Irish Bank officials ar...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
'Black Friday', As Unemployment Rises
Ireland's unemployment figures saw a record rise last month, according to the Statistics Office, causing one politician to brand today 'Black Friday'. The number of people signing on the Live Registe...
'Black Friday', As Unemployment Rises
Ireland's unemployment figures saw a record rise last month, according to the Statistics Office, causing one politician to brand today 'Black Friday'. The number of people signing on the Live Registe...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Urban Beach Is 'Capital' Idea - Weather Permitting
Dublin's international, cosmopolitan image got a further boost this week with the opening of Ireland's very first 'urban beach' facility. Not quite as extensive as the 'Five Finger Strand' in Donegal...
Urban Beach Is 'Capital' Idea - Weather Permitting
Dublin's international, cosmopolitan image got a further boost this week with the opening of Ireland's very first 'urban beach' facility. Not quite as extensive as the 'Five Finger Strand' in Donegal...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Kildare's Oxegen 08 Traffic Plans Announced
Garda have announced traffic arrangements for the Oxegen 2008 Concerts at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare, from July 10 to 14. Travel Routes: Traffic from the M1, N2, N3 and N4 will ...
Kildare's Oxegen 08 Traffic Plans Announced
Garda have announced traffic arrangements for the Oxegen 2008 Concerts at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare, from July 10 to 14. Travel Routes: Traffic from the M1, N2, N3 and N4 will ...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Missing Dublin Man Located
Gardaí have thanked the media for their help in the now successfully concluded search for a missing Dublin man. They initially said that John Sturgess of Sundrive Road in Crumlin, Dublin had gone mis...
Missing Dublin Man Located
Gardaí have thanked the media for their help in the now successfully concluded search for a missing Dublin man. They initially said that John Sturgess of Sundrive Road in Crumlin, Dublin had gone mis...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2008
Government's New Broadband Plan
Better broadband access across Ireland is on its way, after the government announced a new ten-point plan for technical infrastructure. Backed by the Irish Internet Associated, the next generation br...
Government's New Broadband Plan
Better broadband access across Ireland is on its way, after the government announced a new ten-point plan for technical infrastructure. Backed by the Irish Internet Associated, the next generation br...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
Cross-Dressing Robber Bags 12 Years In Jail
A cross-dressing terrorist - who hailed originally from Northern Ireland - and who robbed over €700,000 from a Dublin bank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. A former active IRA man from Co ...
Cross-Dressing Robber Bags 12 Years In Jail
A cross-dressing terrorist - who hailed originally from Northern Ireland - and who robbed over €700,000 from a Dublin bank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. A former active IRA man from Co ...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
Cork Acid Leakage Alert
Garda in Cork have placed a cordon around a suspected hydrochloric acid leakage from a container at the Gouldings Chemicals storage facility on Center Park Road on the south of the city. The leak sta...
Cork Acid Leakage Alert
Garda in Cork have placed a cordon around a suspected hydrochloric acid leakage from a container at the Gouldings Chemicals storage facility on Center Park Road on the south of the city. The leak sta...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
ECB Increases Lending Rates to 4.25%
Irish households are bracing themselves, after an interest rate increase announced by the European Central Bank. The ECB held its monthly meeting today, and is aiming to tackle high inflation in the...
ECB Increases Lending Rates to 4.25%
Irish households are bracing themselves, after an interest rate increase announced by the European Central Bank. The ECB held its monthly meeting today, and is aiming to tackle high inflation in the...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
'Cardboard' Gardaí Rejected
Donegal has ruled out the possibility of following in the steps of some other areas and won't be installing wooden cut outs of Gardaí on roads, to deter speeding motorists. While Kildare County Counc...
'Cardboard' Gardaí Rejected
Donegal has ruled out the possibility of following in the steps of some other areas and won't be installing wooden cut outs of Gardaí on roads, to deter speeding motorists. While Kildare County Counc...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
Bank Averts Strike Action
Bank of Ireland workers have called off potential strike action at head office, planned for next week. The protest would have resulted in 600 Unite members joining the picket line. Today, union of...
Bank Averts Strike Action
Bank of Ireland workers have called off potential strike action at head office, planned for next week. The protest would have resulted in 600 Unite members joining the picket line. Today, union of...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
Three Amigos Open RTÉ
There was another round of cross-border camaraderie last night as the NI First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) were joined by their opposite number i...
Three Amigos Open RTÉ
There was another round of cross-border camaraderie last night as the NI First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) were joined by their opposite number i...
Irish News, Jul 3, 2008
Ryanair's Aer Lingus Stake 'Takes Off'
Ryanair has again raised its stake in Aer Lingus, brining its ownership to almost 30%. The budget airline last night announced a 3.5 million shares transaction, creating a 29.82% share, brining tota...
Ryanair's Aer Lingus Stake 'Takes Off'
Ryanair has again raised its stake in Aer Lingus, brining its ownership to almost 30%. The budget airline last night announced a 3.5 million shares transaction, creating a 29.82% share, brining tota...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Irish MEP 'Abuses Allowances': German TV
A German TV current affairs programme has featured a prominent Irish MEP during a exposé of attendance allowance abuses at the European Parliament. German TV channel RTL accused MEPs of turning up t...
Irish MEP 'Abuses Allowances': German TV
A German TV current affairs programme has featured a prominent Irish MEP during a exposé of attendance allowance abuses at the European Parliament. German TV channel RTL accused MEPs of turning up t...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Celebrities Join Tara Motorway Opposition
International celebrities have weighed in on the controversial plans for a motorway near the historic Hill of Tara. Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron has been joined by famed Irish Poet Seamus H...
Celebrities Join Tara Motorway Opposition
International celebrities have weighed in on the controversial plans for a motorway near the historic Hill of Tara. Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron has been joined by famed Irish Poet Seamus H...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
National Pay Deal Talks To Resume
Much wailing and gnashing of teeth is expected as talks on a new national pay deal resumes between the Government, unions and employers today. Unions have already rejected calls by employers to freez...
National Pay Deal Talks To Resume
Much wailing and gnashing of teeth is expected as talks on a new national pay deal resumes between the Government, unions and employers today. Unions have already rejected calls by employers to freez...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Dublin Assault Appeal As Garda 'Saddle-Up'
As Gardai at Dublin's Pearse Street seek witnesses to a serious assault last month, (15th June) - during the capital's annual Gay Pride Week - garda 'on-the-beat' in Dublin look set to get even more f...
Dublin Assault Appeal As Garda 'Saddle-Up'
As Gardai at Dublin's Pearse Street seek witnesses to a serious assault last month, (15th June) - during the capital's annual Gay Pride Week - garda 'on-the-beat' in Dublin look set to get even more f...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Post Union Demands Action
Post Offices across Ireland are facing a renewed threat of closure, according to the Postmasters' Union. Every week, around two post offices are closed in the country, with many never reopening, the...
Post Union Demands Action
Post Offices across Ireland are facing a renewed threat of closure, according to the Postmasters' Union. Every week, around two post offices are closed in the country, with many never reopening, the...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
There's Gold In Them 'Thar Monaghan Hills
The largest ever gold mine in Britain or Ireland has been reportedly found outside a small village in Co Monaghan. Conroy Diamonds and Gold, has issued a formal announcement to the London Stock Excha...
There's Gold In Them 'Thar Monaghan Hills
The largest ever gold mine in Britain or Ireland has been reportedly found outside a small village in Co Monaghan. Conroy Diamonds and Gold, has issued a formal announcement to the London Stock Excha...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Top Banks To Face Tough Questions
Representatives from Ireland's four leading banks will face another round of tough questions about their lending policies before the Oireachtas Finance Committee on Wednesday. The banks have been cri...
Top Banks To Face Tough Questions
Representatives from Ireland's four leading banks will face another round of tough questions about their lending policies before the Oireachtas Finance Committee on Wednesday. The banks have been cri...
Irish News, Jul 2, 2008
Over 400,000 NI People Claim 'Dual' Passports
Almost half a million Northern Ireland resident have claimed dual passports in the last 10 years. The Irish Government has revealed that around 402,658 citizens from the North have claimed, or renewe...
Over 400,000 NI People Claim 'Dual' Passports
Almost half a million Northern Ireland resident have claimed dual passports in the last 10 years. The Irish Government has revealed that around 402,658 citizens from the North have claimed, or renewe...
Irish News, Jul 1, 2008
Quarry Winners No Longer Dig Deep After Scooping Lotto Jackpot
A 16-strong syndicate of quarry workers are getting used to their new millionaire status, after claiming their record jackpot prize in the Irish lotto. Some of the men even managed to clock in for wo...
Quarry Winners No Longer Dig Deep After Scooping Lotto Jackpot
A 16-strong syndicate of quarry workers are getting used to their new millionaire status, after claiming their record jackpot prize in the Irish lotto. Some of the men even managed to clock in for wo...
Irish News, Jul 1, 2008
€25M Of Bills Uncollected By HSE
The strapped-for-cash Health Service has let more than €25m in patient charges slip for the year 2007 alone, new figures have revealed. The figure is €6 million higher that the amount of uncollected ...
€25M Of Bills Uncollected By HSE
The strapped-for-cash Health Service has let more than €25m in patient charges slip for the year 2007 alone, new figures have revealed. The figure is €6 million higher that the amount of uncollected ...
Irish News, Jul 1, 2008
Du Plantier's Body Exhumed In France
The body of the French filmmaker has been exhumed from a south central French cemetery. Ms Toscan du Plantier was found beaten to death in Schull in west Cork over 11 years ago. She was a glamorous,...
Du Plantier's Body Exhumed In France
The body of the French filmmaker has been exhumed from a south central French cemetery. Ms Toscan du Plantier was found beaten to death in Schull in west Cork over 11 years ago. She was a glamorous,...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
