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Irish News for August 2008 : Page 3
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Pensioner Dies Of Heart Attack Following Fight
A 65 year-old man has died after an alleged fight in a field in Co Cork. Gardaí are investigating allegations that the two elderly bachelor brothers sustained injuries during a fight with a third ma...
Pensioner Dies Of Heart Attack Following Fight
A 65 year-old man has died after an alleged fight in a field in Co Cork. Gardaí are investigating allegations that the two elderly bachelor brothers sustained injuries during a fight with a third ma...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Drinking Water Floods Streets
Drinking water has been handed out on the streets of flood hit areas following problems with tap water. Hundreds of households in Sligo were affected by discoloured water, and were issued with a not...
Drinking Water Floods Streets
Drinking water has been handed out on the streets of flood hit areas following problems with tap water. Hundreds of households in Sligo were affected by discoloured water, and were issued with a not...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Toddler Killed By Falling Television Buried
A two year-old toddler killed in a freak accident, after being crushed by a television while she was playing, has been laid to rest. Hayleigh Coghlan-Burke, 2, died instantly in the tragedy while she...
Toddler Killed By Falling Television Buried
A two year-old toddler killed in a freak accident, after being crushed by a television while she was playing, has been laid to rest. Hayleigh Coghlan-Burke, 2, died instantly in the tragedy while she...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Local Authorities Deny Maintenance To Elderly & Disabled - FG
A Fine Gael spokesman has said underfunded local authorities are denying maintenance grants to the elderly and disabled. Fine Gael TD Billy Timmins said the elderly and the disabled have been refused...
Local Authorities Deny Maintenance To Elderly & Disabled - FG
A Fine Gael spokesman has said underfunded local authorities are denying maintenance grants to the elderly and disabled. Fine Gael TD Billy Timmins said the elderly and the disabled have been refused...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Figures Confirm Employment Still Falling
The latest figures from the CSO show Ireland's unemployment rate has risen again, leading some to suggest the economic downturn is worsening. According to the Central Statistics Office, the employmen...
Figures Confirm Employment Still Falling
The latest figures from the CSO show Ireland's unemployment rate has risen again, leading some to suggest the economic downturn is worsening. According to the Central Statistics Office, the employmen...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Drugs Service Staff Threaten Further Industrial Action
Staff at a Dublin-based drugs service are threatening to go on strike as part of a row over pay. According to the union, a number of staff employed at locally based drug services in Clondalkin have t...
Drugs Service Staff Threaten Further Industrial Action
Staff at a Dublin-based drugs service are threatening to go on strike as part of a row over pay. According to the union, a number of staff employed at locally based drug services in Clondalkin have t...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Asylum Seekers End Hunger Strike
Asylum seekers living in an accommodation centre near Portlaoise have ended their hunger strike, undertaken to highlight their accusations of racism and bullying. Members of about 70 families staying...
Asylum Seekers End Hunger Strike
Asylum seekers living in an accommodation centre near Portlaoise have ended their hunger strike, undertaken to highlight their accusations of racism and bullying. Members of about 70 families staying...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2008
Poverty Group Seeks Protection For At Risk Groups
The Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) has called for measures to protect vulnerable groups from poverty during the current economic downturn. The CPA says the Government has failed to tackle poverty in cer...
Poverty Group Seeks Protection For At Risk Groups
The Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) has called for measures to protect vulnerable groups from poverty during the current economic downturn. The CPA says the Government has failed to tackle poverty in cer...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Dubliner Faces Brit In Olympic Medal Bout
Boxing Dubliner Ken Egan will be facing a British fighter in a medal decider in Beijing following his convincing win on Tuesday. Irish boxing team captain, Kenny Egan, gave the big-hitting veteran Wa...
Dubliner Faces Brit In Olympic Medal Bout
Boxing Dubliner Ken Egan will be facing a British fighter in a medal decider in Beijing following his convincing win on Tuesday. Irish boxing team captain, Kenny Egan, gave the big-hitting veteran Wa...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Three Arrested Following Cross Border Pursuit
A taxi driver, held at gunpoint, was forced to drive two armed men across the border during a garda pursuit on Monday night. The men, aged 19 and 39, allegedly threatened gardaí with what is believed...
Three Arrested Following Cross Border Pursuit
A taxi driver, held at gunpoint, was forced to drive two armed men across the border during a garda pursuit on Monday night. The men, aged 19 and 39, allegedly threatened gardaí with what is believed...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Gormley On Flood Fixing Frenzy
The Minister for the Environment has visited the various flooded sites throughout the State and proposed a 'raft' of measures to help minimise flooding in the future. The TD, John Gormley, has asked...
Gormley On Flood Fixing Frenzy
The Minister for the Environment has visited the various flooded sites throughout the State and proposed a 'raft' of measures to help minimise flooding in the future. The TD, John Gormley, has asked...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Missing Polish Man's Body Found In River
A six-day hunt for a missing Polish dad has ended with a body being pulled from a river in Ennis. Przemyslaw Jablonski, 31, who was working as a cook in Ennis, had left a house party at Springfield O...
Missing Polish Man's Body Found In River
A six-day hunt for a missing Polish dad has ended with a body being pulled from a river in Ennis. Przemyslaw Jablonski, 31, who was working as a cook in Ennis, had left a house party at Springfield O...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
No Surprises As August Declared Wettest On Record
Following the chaotic flooding throughout the island, it's no surprise this August is now officially the wettest since records began. Figures released by Met Eireann this week show rain levels have a...
No Surprises As August Declared Wettest On Record
Following the chaotic flooding throughout the island, it's no surprise this August is now officially the wettest since records began. Figures released by Met Eireann this week show rain levels have a...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Young Man Arrested After Huge Heroin Find
A 20 year-old man is currently being detained by gardaí following a significant drug find at house in Dublin. In the course of the search on the property in St Mark's Grove, Clondalkin, Dublin, Garda...
Young Man Arrested After Huge Heroin Find
A 20 year-old man is currently being detained by gardaí following a significant drug find at house in Dublin. In the course of the search on the property in St Mark's Grove, Clondalkin, Dublin, Garda...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
TDs Paying Family Members Tax Payers Money
New figures reveal that a fifth of TDs and senators are employing a relative at the taxpayers' expense. According to reports on Tuesday, a total of 42 members of the Oireachtas' have family members e...
TDs Paying Family Members Tax Payers Money
New figures reveal that a fifth of TDs and senators are employing a relative at the taxpayers' expense. According to reports on Tuesday, a total of 42 members of the Oireachtas' have family members e...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
Photographer Claims Camera Damaged By Paedophile
A Donegal Democrat photographer has had his camera damaged by a known paedophile after spotting the sex offender at a boating ceremony. Alexander Dalgleish, 36, a registered sex offender, noticed the...
Photographer Claims Camera Damaged By Paedophile
A Donegal Democrat photographer has had his camera damaged by a known paedophile after spotting the sex offender at a boating ceremony. Alexander Dalgleish, 36, a registered sex offender, noticed the...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2008
It's A Plaza To Meet You - In Dublin
Dublin's shopping and pedestrian mecca is to receive a complete overhaul as it's transformed into a virtual paradisiacal pedestrian plaza. Traffic will be completely banned from the Grafton Street ...
It's A Plaza To Meet You - In Dublin
Dublin's shopping and pedestrian mecca is to receive a complete overhaul as it's transformed into a virtual paradisiacal pedestrian plaza. Traffic will be completely banned from the Grafton Street ...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Double Stabbing Leaves Two Teen Girls In Hospital
A teenage girl is under arrest following the stabbing of two other female teenagers in Co Waterford. The two young victims were recovering on Monday in hospital following the early morning stabbing i...
Double Stabbing Leaves Two Teen Girls In Hospital
A teenage girl is under arrest following the stabbing of two other female teenagers in Co Waterford. The two young victims were recovering on Monday in hospital following the early morning stabbing i...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Sligo Council Issues Boil Water Notice
A notice to boil all tap water has been issued to householders in a number of parts of Co Sligo due to discolouration in the water supply. The Kilsellagh reservoir serves the Rosses Point and Kiltyca...
Sligo Council Issues Boil Water Notice
A notice to boil all tap water has been issued to householders in a number of parts of Co Sligo due to discolouration in the water supply. The Kilsellagh reservoir serves the Rosses Point and Kiltyca...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Rainy Weather Going Against The Grain
The consistently wet and rainy conditions are causing farmers serious concern over this year's grain crop. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said grain farmers could lose their entire harvest ...
Rainy Weather Going Against The Grain
The consistently wet and rainy conditions are causing farmers serious concern over this year's grain crop. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said grain farmers could lose their entire harvest ...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Over 20,000 Bank Cards 'Skimmed' By Gang
Gardaí have launched a hunt for a criminal gang responsible for 'skimming' over 20,000 bank cards after posing as maintenance workers. The gang is believed to have conducted the con by going into sh...
Over 20,000 Bank Cards 'Skimmed' By Gang
Gardaí have launched a hunt for a criminal gang responsible for 'skimming' over 20,000 bank cards after posing as maintenance workers. The gang is believed to have conducted the con by going into sh...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Jean Quigley Suspect Remanded
The man accused of murdering a Londonderry mother of four has been charged with her killing when he appeared in court in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on Friday. Stephen Cahoon, 36, from Harvey Street in ...
Jean Quigley Suspect Remanded
The man accused of murdering a Londonderry mother of four has been charged with her killing when he appeared in court in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on Friday. Stephen Cahoon, 36, from Harvey Street in ...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Thieves Make Quick Get Away With Speedboat
A one of a kind in the UK or Ireland speedboat has been stolen from a home in Offaly. Gardai in Banagher Co Offaly are appealing for assistance from the public in locating the whereabouts of the €30,...
Thieves Make Quick Get Away With Speedboat
A one of a kind in the UK or Ireland speedboat has been stolen from a home in Offaly. Gardai in Banagher Co Offaly are appealing for assistance from the public in locating the whereabouts of the €30,...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
M50 Taking Its Toll On Small Businesses
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has accused the Government and the National Roads Authority of ripping off businesses with its new tolling procedures on the M50. The association said there has been...
M50 Taking Its Toll On Small Businesses
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has accused the Government and the National Roads Authority of ripping off businesses with its new tolling procedures on the M50. The association said there has been...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
UK Banks Head South For The Economic Winter
Two major UK financial institutions have announced plans to open in the Republic despite the despondent economy. Ulster Bank has said it plans to create around 24 jobs when it opens three new branche...
UK Banks Head South For The Economic Winter
Two major UK financial institutions have announced plans to open in the Republic despite the despondent economy. Ulster Bank has said it plans to create around 24 jobs when it opens three new branche...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2008
Seven Mournful Nights Ahead, As Dubliners Singer Dies
The enigmatic Dubliners' singer, Ronnie Drew, (pictured, front, centre), has died following a long battle with throat cancer in Dublin's St Vincent's Private Hospital. He was 73 years old. Tributes ...
Seven Mournful Nights Ahead, As Dubliners Singer Dies
The enigmatic Dubliners' singer, Ronnie Drew, (pictured, front, centre), has died following a long battle with throat cancer in Dublin's St Vincent's Private Hospital. He was 73 years old. Tributes ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Two Killed In Co. Limerick Road Crash
Two people have died following a road crash in Co. Limerick on Thursday. The driver and passenger in the car, a 60 year-old man and a 59 year-old woman, were both killed in the incident, which happe...
Two Killed In Co. Limerick Road Crash
Two people have died following a road crash in Co. Limerick on Thursday. The driver and passenger in the car, a 60 year-old man and a 59 year-old woman, were both killed in the incident, which happe...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Victims Of Corruption Receive €11m in Compensation
The negligence and corruption uncovered by the Morris Tribunal has resulted in payouts of €11 million for the 55 victims of gardaí misconduct. The 55 Donegal-related civil actions were part of a tota...
Victims Of Corruption Receive €11m in Compensation
The negligence and corruption uncovered by the Morris Tribunal has resulted in payouts of €11 million for the 55 victims of gardaí misconduct. The 55 Donegal-related civil actions were part of a tota...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Warning Issued Over East Limerick Water Supply
Residents in parts of east Limerick are being warned against using their water for drinking, cooking or food preparation due to pollution concerns. The Sanitary Authority issued the warning due to th...
Warning Issued Over East Limerick Water Supply
Residents in parts of east Limerick are being warned against using their water for drinking, cooking or food preparation due to pollution concerns. The Sanitary Authority issued the warning due to th...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Suspect Devices Found In Dublin And Offaly
Two suspect devices have been uncovered in Dublin and Offaly. The first of the finds - on Thursday - were made at a public park in Clondalkin in Ballyowen Park at around 9.15pm. After members of the...
Suspect Devices Found In Dublin And Offaly
Two suspect devices have been uncovered in Dublin and Offaly. The first of the finds - on Thursday - were made at a public park in Clondalkin in Ballyowen Park at around 9.15pm. After members of the...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
