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Irish News for August 2008
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Gun Attack On Wicklow House
Gardaí are investigating a firearm incident in a Co Wicklow housing estate. Officers were alerted to a shooting last night at the housing estate in Rathnew, were it's believed a gun was fired at a do...
Gun Attack On Wicklow House
Gardaí are investigating a firearm incident in a Co Wicklow housing estate. Officers were alerted to a shooting last night at the housing estate in Rathnew, were it's believed a gun was fired at a do...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Ireland Becoming Organised Crime Hub
A new document from a centralised European police force has revealed Ireland is slowly becoming a 'hub' for European organised crime. In a document entitled the 'EU Organised Crime Threat Assessment'...
Ireland Becoming Organised Crime Hub
A new document from a centralised European police force has revealed Ireland is slowly becoming a 'hub' for European organised crime. In a document entitled the 'EU Organised Crime Threat Assessment'...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Government Exhausted By Emissions Target
The Government has admitted it is facing a "real difficulty" in meeting the emissions targets, following a recent report. Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan made the...
Government Exhausted By Emissions Target
The Government has admitted it is facing a "real difficulty" in meeting the emissions targets, following a recent report. Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan made the...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Aer Lingus Drops Routes After Huge Losses
The troubled Airline, Aer Lingus, has announced massive cuts, after its stratospheric losses last year. Many staff are now fearing for their jobs as the announcement of a €22 million loss cripples t...
Aer Lingus Drops Routes After Huge Losses
The troubled Airline, Aer Lingus, has announced massive cuts, after its stratospheric losses last year. Many staff are now fearing for their jobs as the announcement of a €22 million loss cripples t...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
100 Languages Spoken In Dublin District
The exponential population surge in Dublin has led to the astounding diversity in cultures in the capital, with one local authority area housing residents from 100 different councils. A detailed surv...
100 Languages Spoken In Dublin District
The exponential population surge in Dublin has led to the astounding diversity in cultures in the capital, with one local authority area housing residents from 100 different councils. A detailed surv...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Pensioner Gets €2,000 Award For Discrimination By Bank
The Equality Tribunal has awarded an elderly woman €2,000 as compensation for age discrimination. The tribunal found Ulster bank had discriminated against the 70 year-old when it refused her applicat...
Pensioner Gets €2,000 Award For Discrimination By Bank
The Equality Tribunal has awarded an elderly woman €2,000 as compensation for age discrimination. The tribunal found Ulster bank had discriminated against the 70 year-old when it refused her applicat...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Ryanair Found Charging Customers For Nothing
Ryanair has allegedly been passing on extra costs to customers which it is claimed the airline doesn't actually have to pay. An investigation by an Irish newspaper has claimed the budget airline was...
Ryanair Found Charging Customers For Nothing
Ryanair has allegedly been passing on extra costs to customers which it is claimed the airline doesn't actually have to pay. An investigation by an Irish newspaper has claimed the budget airline was...
Irish News, Aug 29, 2008
Eircom Calls For Higher Charges Despite Profit Increase
The Irish Telephone company, Eircom, has said it will be levying higher charges on customers despite a significant increase in profits this year. Eircom customers will be expected to pay on average 3...
Eircom Calls For Higher Charges Despite Profit Increase
The Irish Telephone company, Eircom, has said it will be levying higher charges on customers despite a significant increase in profits this year. Eircom customers will be expected to pay on average 3...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Cowen Refuses To Rule Out Referendum Re-Run
The Irish Taoiseach has said he can not rule out the possibility of a second Lisbon Treaty referendum. Asked if there would be a second vote for the troubled charter, Mr Cowen said it was a matter h...
Cowen Refuses To Rule Out Referendum Re-Run
The Irish Taoiseach has said he can not rule out the possibility of a second Lisbon Treaty referendum. Asked if there would be a second vote for the troubled charter, Mr Cowen said it was a matter h...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Clarity On Leave As Tourism Figures Polarise Opinion
Tourism figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have split opinion, with the Government welcoming the findings, and the opposition claiming they are a "wake-up call". The Minister fo...
Clarity On Leave As Tourism Figures Polarise Opinion
Tourism figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have split opinion, with the Government welcoming the findings, and the opposition claiming they are a "wake-up call". The Minister fo...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Top GAA Player Has Ear Bitten Off Outside Nightclub
A GAA star has had his ear partially bitten off in a horrific attack outside a Donegal nightclub. Kevin Cassidy, 27, who is Captain of the Donegal County team and previously named in the GAA All-Star...
Top GAA Player Has Ear Bitten Off Outside Nightclub
A GAA star has had his ear partially bitten off in a horrific attack outside a Donegal nightclub. Kevin Cassidy, 27, who is Captain of the Donegal County team and previously named in the GAA All-Star...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
After the Floods...The Plague (Of Parasitic Wasps)
As the clearing up from nationwide floods of near Biblical proportions has barely been completed, an insect previously considered as a tropical species, and so vile that movies have been made of its '...
After the Floods...The Plague (Of Parasitic Wasps)
As the clearing up from nationwide floods of near Biblical proportions has barely been completed, an insect previously considered as a tropical species, and so vile that movies have been made of its '...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Powers For Gardai To Silence Noisy Alarms
New proposals by the Irish Environment Minister may mean Gardaí could soon be given the power to force their way into homes simply in order to disable annoying property alarms,. If the consultation p...
Powers For Gardai To Silence Noisy Alarms
New proposals by the Irish Environment Minister may mean Gardaí could soon be given the power to force their way into homes simply in order to disable annoying property alarms,. If the consultation p...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Guinness Sales On The Up
Guinness executives are tapping into a more lucrative pub trade than everyone else with sales of the black stuff reported to be up by 2.5% against a declining beer market. This is according to paren...
Guinness Sales On The Up
Guinness executives are tapping into a more lucrative pub trade than everyone else with sales of the black stuff reported to be up by 2.5% against a declining beer market. This is according to paren...
Irish News, Aug 28, 2008
Flight Grounded in Mushroom Cloud
A Ryanair flight was grounded this week due to a leaky jar of mushroom soup. The soup was being stored in an overhead compartment before it sprang a leak, covering a man below in a liquid given the c...
Flight Grounded in Mushroom Cloud
A Ryanair flight was grounded this week due to a leaky jar of mushroom soup. The soup was being stored in an overhead compartment before it sprang a leak, covering a man below in a liquid given the c...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
No Penalty For Worried Tag-less M50 Drivers
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has assured M50 drivers who are still without electronic tags that they will receive them before barrier-free tolling is introduced this weekend. Most drivers who h...
No Penalty For Worried Tag-less M50 Drivers
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has assured M50 drivers who are still without electronic tags that they will receive them before barrier-free tolling is introduced this weekend. Most drivers who h...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Kerry Man Stabbed In Face With Bottle
A man has been stabbed in face with a broken bottle during a violent assault on Tuesday night. The man in his 30s is recovering in hospital in Kerry following the incident, which took place in Tralee...
Kerry Man Stabbed In Face With Bottle
A man has been stabbed in face with a broken bottle during a violent assault on Tuesday night. The man in his 30s is recovering in hospital in Kerry following the incident, which took place in Tralee...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Chad Violence Set To Grow On End Of Rains
The imminent end of Chad's annual rainy season is expected to mark an elevation in the intensity of fighting involving Ireland's troops in the troubled African state. The Minister for Defence, Willie...
Chad Violence Set To Grow On End Of Rains
The imminent end of Chad's annual rainy season is expected to mark an elevation in the intensity of fighting involving Ireland's troops in the troubled African state. The Minister for Defence, Willie...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Holidaymakers Left High, Dry, And Unable To Fly
The Commission for Aviation Regulation is desperately trying to organise return flights for up to 500 stranded holidaymakers after the closure of a major tour operator in Co Mayo. Great Escapes, whic...
Holidaymakers Left High, Dry, And Unable To Fly
The Commission for Aviation Regulation is desperately trying to organise return flights for up to 500 stranded holidaymakers after the closure of a major tour operator in Co Mayo. Great Escapes, whic...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Dublin Teen Still 'Missing' In Spain
The search for a Dublin teenager - who originally left Clarehall in the Irish capital to live in Spain's Costa del Sol in 2004 - to be with her mum Audrey, 39, after she split with dad Chris, is still...
Dublin Teen Still 'Missing' In Spain
The search for a Dublin teenager - who originally left Clarehall in the Irish capital to live in Spain's Costa del Sol in 2004 - to be with her mum Audrey, 39, after she split with dad Chris, is still...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Tallaght Hospital 'Locks Down' Balconies After Suicide
The suicide of a Dublin woman has forced Tallaght hospital chiefs to close off its balconies to patients. An inquest at Dublin County Coroner's Court heard on Tuesday that Geraldine Maher, 43, of Sum...
Tallaght Hospital 'Locks Down' Balconies After Suicide
The suicide of a Dublin woman has forced Tallaght hospital chiefs to close off its balconies to patients. An inquest at Dublin County Coroner's Court heard on Tuesday that Geraldine Maher, 43, of Sum...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Third Of Irish Births Outside Marriage
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a third of Irish babies were born outside marriage last year. The statistics revealed by the CSO detail the death and birth patterns for the whole...
Third Of Irish Births Outside Marriage
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a third of Irish babies were born outside marriage last year. The statistics revealed by the CSO detail the death and birth patterns for the whole...
Irish News, Aug 27, 2008
Knife Point Robbery Of Parking Meter Monies
Two parking meter money collectors have been robbed at knifepoint in Dublin - in broad daylight. Gardai in the area are now seeking assistance from the public following the incident on Dublin's Kings...
Knife Point Robbery Of Parking Meter Monies
Two parking meter money collectors have been robbed at knifepoint in Dublin - in broad daylight. Gardai in the area are now seeking assistance from the public following the incident on Dublin's Kings...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Three Arrested Over Death Of Cork Man (65)
Three men have been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of a 65 year-old man in Co Cork. Gardaí at Macroom station are investigating the death of the man in the Mount Rivers area on ...
Three Arrested Over Death Of Cork Man (65)
Three men have been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of a 65 year-old man in Co Cork. Gardaí at Macroom station are investigating the death of the man in the Mount Rivers area on ...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
For Whom the Bill Tolls
As the countdown to barrier-free tolling commences, new figures have revealed the true 'bill' drivers will face over Ireland's multiplying road toll charges. Thousands of commuters will have to fork ...
For Whom the Bill Tolls
As the countdown to barrier-free tolling commences, new figures have revealed the true 'bill' drivers will face over Ireland's multiplying road toll charges. Thousands of commuters will have to fork ...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Bail Refused In Fatal Cork Crash Case
A 26 year-old man has appeared in court, charged in connection with a fatal car crash in Cork which left a 25 year-old woman dead. Lukasz Lachowskil of Edward Court, Edward Street, Kilmallock in Co L...
Bail Refused In Fatal Cork Crash Case
A 26 year-old man has appeared in court, charged in connection with a fatal car crash in Cork which left a 25 year-old woman dead. Lukasz Lachowskil of Edward Court, Edward Street, Kilmallock in Co L...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Contact Centres Have Highest Absenteeism
A new report by the Small Firms Association (SFA) has shown that contact centres suffer from the highest absenteeism rates. The new SFA Absenteeism Report 2008 is a wide ranging report on absenteeism...
Contact Centres Have Highest Absenteeism
A new report by the Small Firms Association (SFA) has shown that contact centres suffer from the highest absenteeism rates. The new SFA Absenteeism Report 2008 is a wide ranging report on absenteeism...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Roche Comments Turns Dáil Against Him
Comments by the Minister for European Affairs on the idea of a second Lisbon Treaty referendum have sparked fierce criticism from almost the entire house. The major opposition parties united against ...
Roche Comments Turns Dáil Against Him
Comments by the Minister for European Affairs on the idea of a second Lisbon Treaty referendum have sparked fierce criticism from almost the entire house. The major opposition parties united against ...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Search For Missing Man Steps Up
The seach operation for a missing Co Offaly man, who has not been seen for over two weeks, has stepped up. Air and sub aqua teams have been called in to aid the search for a man who disappeared durin...
Search For Missing Man Steps Up
The seach operation for a missing Co Offaly man, who has not been seen for over two weeks, has stepped up. Air and sub aqua teams have been called in to aid the search for a man who disappeared durin...
Irish News, Aug 26, 2008
Woman Held At Knife Point During Armed Robbery
A woman has been held at knife point during an armed robbery on a petrol station in Limerick on Monday night. The robbers are thought to have taken a female hostage from her car outside the service ...
Woman Held At Knife Point During Armed Robbery
A woman has been held at knife point during an armed robbery on a petrol station in Limerick on Monday night. The robbers are thought to have taken a female hostage from her car outside the service ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains mainly dry overnight with a touch of frost or fog patches possible in places. However, cloud is expected to increase towards dawn with the odd light shower. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
