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Irish News for January 2009
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Missing Cork Woman Sought
Gardaí suspicions are giving rise to serious concern for the wellbeing of a woman missing in west Cork this week. The 60-year-old widow has not been heard from for over a week after her car was found...
Missing Cork Woman Sought
Gardaí suspicions are giving rise to serious concern for the wellbeing of a woman missing in west Cork this week. The 60-year-old widow has not been heard from for over a week after her car was found...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Taxing Time For Government
Confidence in the Government is falling, according to fresh research just revealed today. The poll - carried out by Lansdowne Market Research among 1,000 people nationwide - indicated that public con...
Taxing Time For Government
Confidence in the Government is falling, according to fresh research just revealed today. The poll - carried out by Lansdowne Market Research among 1,000 people nationwide - indicated that public con...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Pay Freeze Looming As Recession Bites
The cold wind of recession is blowing on Irish pay packets as a survey of businesses has found that around 90% of staff are facing either pay cuts or pay freezes this year. The survey of 350 business...
Pay Freeze Looming As Recession Bites
The cold wind of recession is blowing on Irish pay packets as a survey of businesses has found that around 90% of staff are facing either pay cuts or pay freezes this year. The survey of 350 business...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Educational Cuts Slammed
Cuts in the educational budgets have been labelled as 'appalling' by a leading campaigner. Sister Stanislaus Kennedy has warned that swingeing spending cuts in primary schools will have serious reper...
Educational Cuts Slammed
Cuts in the educational budgets have been labelled as 'appalling' by a leading campaigner. Sister Stanislaus Kennedy has warned that swingeing spending cuts in primary schools will have serious reper...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Pouring Rain Slows Rally World Champion
Rally Ireland is well and truly underway in the North West today as the first of an expected 250,000 spectators braved pouring rain and winds, and freezing temperatures over the rest of the weekend, t...
Pouring Rain Slows Rally World Champion
Rally Ireland is well and truly underway in the North West today as the first of an expected 250,000 spectators braved pouring rain and winds, and freezing temperatures over the rest of the weekend, t...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Hotel Closure Hits Limerick
Jobs have been lost as the recession hits Limerick's hospitality industry. The city suffered this latest jobs' blow yesterday one of its largest hotels closed with the loss of 130 jobs. The Castletr...
Hotel Closure Hits Limerick
Jobs have been lost as the recession hits Limerick's hospitality industry. The city suffered this latest jobs' blow yesterday one of its largest hotels closed with the loss of 130 jobs. The Castletr...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Further Flag Furled
Just days after the ceremonial closure of two army bases in north Donegal, the flag has been finally furled on 200 years of military history in a midlands town. Yesterday, the Irish tricolour was low...
Further Flag Furled
Just days after the ceremonial closure of two army bases in north Donegal, the flag has been finally furled on 200 years of military history in a midlands town. Yesterday, the Irish tricolour was low...
Irish News, Jan 30, 2009
Other News In Brief
Mortage Crash The rate of mortgage growth in Ireland is now at its lowest level in 22 years, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank. The bank says the growth in mortgage lending las...
Other News In Brief
Mortage Crash The rate of mortgage growth in Ireland is now at its lowest level in 22 years, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank. The bank says the growth in mortgage lending las...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Dissidents And Organised Crime Targeted
There have been two dramatic police operations taking place today. One was targeted at republican dissidents and the other was part of an ongoing operation investigating organised crime in the Dublin...
Dissidents And Organised Crime Targeted
There have been two dramatic police operations taking place today. One was targeted at republican dissidents and the other was part of an ongoing operation investigating organised crime in the Dublin...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening. For only the second time ever, top name drivers are rev...
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening. For only the second time ever, top name drivers are rev...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Teacher Survey Shows Legislation Wanted On Welfare Reporting
A survey has uncovered surprise results on child protection. The majority of primary school principals surveyed say the Government should "immediately legislate for mandatory reporting" to protect ch...
Teacher Survey Shows Legislation Wanted On Welfare Reporting
A survey has uncovered surprise results on child protection. The majority of primary school principals surveyed say the Government should "immediately legislate for mandatory reporting" to protect ch...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
High Court Judge Mourned
A high profile legal figure has died suddenly. Mr Justice Kevin Haugh, the Chairman of the Gardá Ombudsman Commission, was 64. He passed away at his home in Dublin this morning. Mr Haugh, who was a...
High Court Judge Mourned
A high profile legal figure has died suddenly. Mr Justice Kevin Haugh, the Chairman of the Gardá Ombudsman Commission, was 64. He passed away at his home in Dublin this morning. Mr Haugh, who was a...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Taxes Set For 2009/10 Hike?
Although there was a plea yesterday that a hike in personal taxes should be a 'last resort', the Government and social partners continued their tough negotiations on the economy today and it has emerg...
Taxes Set For 2009/10 Hike?
Although there was a plea yesterday that a hike in personal taxes should be a 'last resort', the Government and social partners continued their tough negotiations on the economy today and it has emerg...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Massive Drop In Roads Spending
It has been revealed that just one new national road building scheme will start construction this year. Under a reduced €1.44 billion national roads allocation budget for 2009, only the Castleisland ...
Massive Drop In Roads Spending
It has been revealed that just one new national road building scheme will start construction this year. Under a reduced €1.44 billion national roads allocation budget for 2009, only the Castleisland ...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Intervention Sought Over Food & Drink Industry Losses
Top names in the country's food and drink industry sector are calling for new measures to help address falling exports in the sector. They said yesterday that new figures from the Government's food s...
Intervention Sought Over Food & Drink Industry Losses
Top names in the country's food and drink industry sector are calling for new measures to help address falling exports in the sector. They said yesterday that new figures from the Government's food s...
Irish News, Jan 29, 2009
Tara Group Calls On NDP 'Rethink'
Tara Hill protection pressure group, TaraWatch, has called on the government to radically redesign the National Development Plan (NDP), as public and private sectors prepare to begin discussions on ho...
Tara Group Calls On NDP 'Rethink'
Tara Hill protection pressure group, TaraWatch, has called on the government to radically redesign the National Development Plan (NDP), as public and private sectors prepare to begin discussions on ho...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Street Row Death In Focus
The tragic death of a young Leitrim man after an assault in Dublin city centre two years ago has been reviewed in court today. The victim, 22-year-old Liam McGowan, from Kinlough in Leitrim, died aft...
Street Row Death In Focus
The tragic death of a young Leitrim man after an assault in Dublin city centre two years ago has been reviewed in court today. The victim, 22-year-old Liam McGowan, from Kinlough in Leitrim, died aft...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Protest At Troubles Legacy Report Launch
Protests heralded the launch today of an already contentious report outlining new proposals on how to deal with the legacy of the three decades of NI's Troubles. Specifically attacking the proposed £...
Protest At Troubles Legacy Report Launch
Protests heralded the launch today of an already contentious report outlining new proposals on how to deal with the legacy of the three decades of NI's Troubles. Specifically attacking the proposed £...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Schoolgirl Road Tragedy Stuns Limerick
A young teenage girl has died in a road accident while on her way to school this morning in Limerick. The as yet unnamed 13-year-old schoolgirl died after she was struck by a car just outside Limeric...
Schoolgirl Road Tragedy Stuns Limerick
A young teenage girl has died in a road accident while on her way to school this morning in Limerick. The as yet unnamed 13-year-old schoolgirl died after she was struck by a car just outside Limeric...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Other News In Brief
Tax Hike 'Last Resort' Says Dempsey The Irish Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has said that he believes tax increases should only be introduced as a last resort in dealing with the current economic c...
Other News In Brief
Tax Hike 'Last Resort' Says Dempsey The Irish Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has said that he believes tax increases should only be introduced as a last resort in dealing with the current economic c...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Roscommon Abuse Inquiry Has Minister's Full Confidence
The Dáil Children's Minister has said he has full confidence in the investigation that is taking place into the Co Roscommon neglect and abuse case. Barry Andrews has defended the inquiry set up to i...
Roscommon Abuse Inquiry Has Minister's Full Confidence
The Dáil Children's Minister has said he has full confidence in the investigation that is taking place into the Co Roscommon neglect and abuse case. Barry Andrews has defended the inquiry set up to i...
Irish News, Jan 28, 2009
Gardaí Appeal Following Bookies Robbery
Gardai at Harcourt Terrace are investigating a robbery at Ladbrokes on Camden St on Monday and have appealed to the public for their assistance. According to a gardaí spokesman, the suspect offender ...
Gardaí Appeal Following Bookies Robbery
Gardai at Harcourt Terrace are investigating a robbery at Ladbrokes on Camden St on Monday and have appealed to the public for their assistance. According to a gardaí spokesman, the suspect offender ...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Dáil and Seanad Reopen To Economic Debate
Following the return of members from their six-week Christmas break today, the economy is expected to feature heavily in the business of both houses. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will face Opposition partie...
Dáil and Seanad Reopen To Economic Debate
Following the return of members from their six-week Christmas break today, the economy is expected to feature heavily in the business of both houses. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will face Opposition partie...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Pipebombs Made Safe At Ammo Dump
A bomb disposal team has made safe a number of devices found along with a host of firearms and ammunition in Limerick. The Army bomb disposal team were called following the arms find in the Childers ...
Pipebombs Made Safe At Ammo Dump
A bomb disposal team has made safe a number of devices found along with a host of firearms and ammunition in Limerick. The Army bomb disposal team were called following the arms find in the Childers ...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Blackout Over Irish Lightbulb Switch
Environment Minister John Gormley has abandoned his plans for a ban on incandescent light bulbs. In a statement this afternoon, Mr Gormley said proposed EU regulations would eliminate the need for Ir...
Blackout Over Irish Lightbulb Switch
Environment Minister John Gormley has abandoned his plans for a ban on incandescent light bulbs. In a statement this afternoon, Mr Gormley said proposed EU regulations would eliminate the need for Ir...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Body Of Woman Found In Tipperary
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the body of a woman in Tipperary. Gardai at Cahir, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body. The dead wo...
Body Of Woman Found In Tipperary
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the body of a woman in Tipperary. Gardai at Cahir, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body. The dead wo...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Separate Searches Rumble Drug Stockpiles
Gardaí have uncovered two large drug stockpiles following separate searches last night. As part of a planned search, Gardaí conducted a search on a house in the Poppintree area of Ballymun at approx...
Separate Searches Rumble Drug Stockpiles
Gardaí have uncovered two large drug stockpiles following separate searches last night. As part of a planned search, Gardaí conducted a search on a house in the Poppintree area of Ballymun at approx...
Irish News, Jan 27, 2009
Wicklow Pizza Restaurant Announces NI Jobs Boost
A Wicklow-based pizza firm has announced plans to expand its franchise presence in Northern Ireland, creating dozens of local jobs. Four Star Pizza, which already has outlets in Belfast, Londonderry...
Wicklow Pizza Restaurant Announces NI Jobs Boost
A Wicklow-based pizza firm has announced plans to expand its franchise presence in Northern Ireland, creating dozens of local jobs. Four Star Pizza, which already has outlets in Belfast, Londonderry...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2009
Gardaí Apeal Following Bookies Robbery
Gardai at Harcourt Terrace are investigating a robbery at Ladbrokes on Camden St on Monday and have appealed to the public for their assistance. According to a gardaí spokesman, the suspect offender ...
Gardaí Apeal Following Bookies Robbery
Gardai at Harcourt Terrace are investigating a robbery at Ladbrokes on Camden St on Monday and have appealed to the public for their assistance. According to a gardaí spokesman, the suspect offender ...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2009
Ulster Bank Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs
Ulster Bank has confirmed its plans to axe up to 750 jobs in a major restructuring programme. The bank group says the restructuring will result in 550 redundancies in the Republic with another 200 in...
Ulster Bank Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs
Ulster Bank has confirmed its plans to axe up to 750 jobs in a major restructuring programme. The bank group says the restructuring will result in 550 redundancies in the Republic with another 200 in...
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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.
