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Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Finglas Shootings Continue
Following a spate of shootings in the Finglas area, last night saw another gun attack at a house in north Dublin suburb. A volley of shots hit a car at around 8.30pm, which was parked in the driveway...
Finglas Shootings Continue
Following a spate of shootings in the Finglas area, last night saw another gun attack at a house in north Dublin suburb. A volley of shots hit a car at around 8.30pm, which was parked in the driveway...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Newspapers Fined Over Gang Reporting
Two Irish newspapers have been handed fines totalling €60,000 after being found in criminal contempt for their reports on a Dublin gangster. The High Court administered the fines for breaching court ...
Newspapers Fined Over Gang Reporting
Two Irish newspapers have been handed fines totalling €60,000 after being found in criminal contempt for their reports on a Dublin gangster. The High Court administered the fines for breaching court ...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Agreement Over Junior Minister Cuts
Conor Lenihan has become the latest member of the Irish Government to support a reduction in the number of junior ministers to curtail Government spending. Calls for a cut in the amount of junior min...
Agreement Over Junior Minister Cuts
Conor Lenihan has become the latest member of the Irish Government to support a reduction in the number of junior ministers to curtail Government spending. Calls for a cut in the amount of junior min...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
More Troops For Chad
Around 400 soldiers bound for Chad went on parade today. The contingent, drawn mostly from the 2nd Eastern Brigade with barracks in Dublin, Dundalk and Gormanstown will serve for four months in Goz B...
More Troops For Chad
Around 400 soldiers bound for Chad went on parade today. The contingent, drawn mostly from the 2nd Eastern Brigade with barracks in Dublin, Dundalk and Gormanstown will serve for four months in Goz B...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Dublin Homes Down 15%
Dublin property values have fallen by 15%, according to a survey published by Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute. It is the second consecutive year that the capital has seen a fall in property ...
Dublin Homes Down 15%
Dublin property values have fallen by 15%, according to a survey published by Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute. It is the second consecutive year that the capital has seen a fall in property ...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Mayday! Aviation Chiefs Go Head-To-Head
The runways are cleared and emergency vehicles are on standby, as Ireland's aviation heads go 'mano-a-mano' on live television. Michael O'Leary (pictured) and Dermot Mannion will take part in a live ...
Mayday! Aviation Chiefs Go Head-To-Head
The runways are cleared and emergency vehicles are on standby, as Ireland's aviation heads go 'mano-a-mano' on live television. Michael O'Leary (pictured) and Dermot Mannion will take part in a live ...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Shooting Victim's Father Injured In Finglas Gun Attack
The father of the man shot on Sunday in a Finglas pub has fallen victim to another gun attack in the area, only two days after the previous incident. The man in his early 50s is recovering in hospit...
Shooting Victim's Father Injured In Finglas Gun Attack
The father of the man shot on Sunday in a Finglas pub has fallen victim to another gun attack in the area, only two days after the previous incident. The man in his early 50s is recovering in hospit...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Tip Man Gets Life Over Limerick Murder
A 24-year-old Tipperary man has been given a life sentence for beating to death a woman in a Limerick hotel over a year ago. Gerard McGrath of Ballywalter, Cashel, pleaded guilty to murdering Sylvia ...
Tip Man Gets Life Over Limerick Murder
A 24-year-old Tipperary man has been given a life sentence for beating to death a woman in a Limerick hotel over a year ago. Gerard McGrath of Ballywalter, Cashel, pleaded guilty to murdering Sylvia ...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Young Woman Goes Miissing In Dublin
An appeal has been launched into the disappearance of a teenage girl who has gone missing from her Dublin address. Gardaí at Fitzgibbon Street are seeking the whereabouts the 17-year-old Margaret Kea...
Young Woman Goes Miissing In Dublin
An appeal has been launched into the disappearance of a teenage girl who has gone missing from her Dublin address. Gardaí at Fitzgibbon Street are seeking the whereabouts the 17-year-old Margaret Kea...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Public Sector Cuts On The Agenda Reveals Kenny
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said that cuts in jobs and pay in the public sector are now on the agenda. Speaking in Limerick, during a public address, Mr Kenny said the cuts would be implemented t...
Public Sector Cuts On The Agenda Reveals Kenny
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said that cuts in jobs and pay in the public sector are now on the agenda. Speaking in Limerick, during a public address, Mr Kenny said the cuts would be implemented t...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Economist Censures Banks And Predicts Major Decline
A leading economist has launched a stinging attack on some of Ireland's banks during a shocking presentation at a financial conference. A UCD economist, Morgan Kelly, raised attendee eyebrows with hi...
Economist Censures Banks And Predicts Major Decline
A leading economist has launched a stinging attack on some of Ireland's banks during a shocking presentation at a financial conference. A UCD economist, Morgan Kelly, raised attendee eyebrows with hi...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Bus Attack Heroes Get Free Ride
The two men who came to the aid of a Dublin bus driver on Saturday have been praised as heroes by the bus company and given 'freedom of the city' as reward. The two students, Matthew Carpenter and K...
Bus Attack Heroes Get Free Ride
The two men who came to the aid of a Dublin bus driver on Saturday have been praised as heroes by the bus company and given 'freedom of the city' as reward. The two students, Matthew Carpenter and K...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Guns Found In Organised Crime Probe
Gardaí have recovered several firearms during an investigation into an organised criminal gang in west Dublin. Following planned searches on waste ground near Palmerstown Wood, five shotguns and two ...
Guns Found In Organised Crime Probe
Gardaí have recovered several firearms during an investigation into an organised criminal gang in west Dublin. Following planned searches on waste ground near Palmerstown Wood, five shotguns and two ...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Credit Crunch Hits Bookies
The horse racing industry has itself become 'a faller' for the first time in more than 15 years. According to the latest statistics from Horse Racing Ireland, the effects of the economic downturn, as...
Credit Crunch Hits Bookies
The horse racing industry has itself become 'a faller' for the first time in more than 15 years. According to the latest statistics from Horse Racing Ireland, the effects of the economic downturn, as...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2009
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen. SDLP man, John Dallat, East Derry's Northern Assembly member, who ...
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen. SDLP man, John Dallat, East Derry's Northern Assembly member, who ...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Over Half Would Vote 'Yes' In Second Lisbon Vote
A new poll has revealed that over half of the population would vote 'Yes' in the second Lisbon Treaty referendum, planned to take place later this year. Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been working hard to...
Over Half Would Vote 'Yes' In Second Lisbon Vote
A new poll has revealed that over half of the population would vote 'Yes' in the second Lisbon Treaty referendum, planned to take place later this year. Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been working hard to...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Man Injured In Bar Shooting
A man has been injured in a shooting incident in a Dublin pub. Gardai at Finglas are investigating the shooting incident that occurred at a public house on Barry Road, Finglas shortly after midnight...
Man Injured In Bar Shooting
A man has been injured in a shooting incident in a Dublin pub. Gardai at Finglas are investigating the shooting incident that occurred at a public house on Barry Road, Finglas shortly after midnight...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Labour Leader Calls For Election
Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore has called for a general election, saying what Ireland needs now is "leadership" to deal with the current crisis. Speaking at the Labour party conference on Saturday, Mr G...
Labour Leader Calls For Election
Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore has called for a general election, saying what Ireland needs now is "leadership" to deal with the current crisis. Speaking at the Labour party conference on Saturday, Mr G...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Bus Driver Assault Accused For Court
A 32-year-old man is to appear in a Dublin court in connection with the assault of a Dublin bus driver on Saturday. According to Gardaí, the bus driver was assaulted and forced off the bus by a male ...
Bus Driver Assault Accused For Court
A 32-year-old man is to appear in a Dublin court in connection with the assault of a Dublin bus driver on Saturday. According to Gardaí, the bus driver was assaulted and forced off the bus by a male ...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
President Hails Golden Globe Achievements
As US President-elect Barack Obama gets ready for his biggest media performance to date - the inauguration on January 20th - another state leader, Irish President Mary McAleese has been hailing succes...
President Hails Golden Globe Achievements
As US President-elect Barack Obama gets ready for his biggest media performance to date - the inauguration on January 20th - another state leader, Irish President Mary McAleese has been hailing succes...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Muggers Target Dead Dublin Bus Passenger
There's outrage today as news emerges of how two callous thieves robbed the body of a dead man on a Dublin bus. The 'mugging of a dead man' has caused widespread revulsion as Gardaí continue their in...
Muggers Target Dead Dublin Bus Passenger
There's outrage today as news emerges of how two callous thieves robbed the body of a dead man on a Dublin bus. The 'mugging of a dead man' has caused widespread revulsion as Gardaí continue their in...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Plane Makes Emergency Shannon Landing
A Virgin Atlantic plane has been forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport. During the Airbus 340 flight to Chicago from Heathrow on Sunday, the crew made emergency radio contact with ai...
Plane Makes Emergency Shannon Landing
A Virgin Atlantic plane has been forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport. During the Airbus 340 flight to Chicago from Heathrow on Sunday, the crew made emergency radio contact with ai...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Waterford Workers Hit By Job Cuts
Almost 370 UK workers have been made redundant at Waterford Wedgwood in Staffordshire. The Tanaiste is now holding emergency talks with the company's union reps this afternoon to discuss employee pen...
Waterford Workers Hit By Job Cuts
Almost 370 UK workers have been made redundant at Waterford Wedgwood in Staffordshire. The Tanaiste is now holding emergency talks with the company's union reps this afternoon to discuss employee pen...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2009
Taoiseach On Japanese Trade Mission
The Taoiseach has set his sights on Japan for a week-long trade mission. Brian Cowen will meet the Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso along with Emperor Akihito during the visit, where he is expected t...
Taoiseach On Japanese Trade Mission
The Taoiseach has set his sights on Japan for a week-long trade mission. Brian Cowen will meet the Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso along with Emperor Akihito during the visit, where he is expected t...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
Ambulances Taken Off Road Due To Fire Fears
Irish ambulances have been taken off the road following a spate of incidents in which ambulances have burst into flames. Three incidents in the last 12 months have been recorded in Ireland, and it ha...
Ambulances Taken Off Road Due To Fire Fears
Irish ambulances have been taken off the road following a spate of incidents in which ambulances have burst into flames. Three incidents in the last 12 months have been recorded in Ireland, and it ha...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
SF's Doherty Steps Down As Party's VP
Although staying on as both MP and MLA for West Tyrone, Sinn Féin MP and MLA Pat Doherty is to step down from his role as the party's Vice President. He has held the position for 20 years. Dublin ...
SF's Doherty Steps Down As Party's VP
Although staying on as both MP and MLA for West Tyrone, Sinn Féin MP and MLA Pat Doherty is to step down from his role as the party's Vice President. He has held the position for 20 years. Dublin ...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
FAS – Unemployment To Reach 12%
The State training agency FÁS has predicted Ireland's unemployment rate to exceed 12% this year. The organisation's announcement comes on the heels of the latest CSO figures putting the standardised ...
FAS – Unemployment To Reach 12%
The State training agency FÁS has predicted Ireland's unemployment rate to exceed 12% this year. The organisation's announcement comes on the heels of the latest CSO figures putting the standardised ...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
School Programme To Generate 3,300 Jobs
Despite the mass job losses already announced this year, the Minister for Education has proposed up to 3,300 construction jobs could be created this year. The Government's €900 million school buildin...
School Programme To Generate 3,300 Jobs
Despite the mass job losses already announced this year, the Minister for Education has proposed up to 3,300 construction jobs could be created this year. The Government's €900 million school buildin...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
Union 'Says No' To Public Service Pay Cut
Ireland's biggest public service union has slammed any speculation that it is accepting a pay cut for its workers. Impact has told its 55,000 members there will be no negotiation with the Government ...
Union 'Says No' To Public Service Pay Cut
Ireland's biggest public service union has slammed any speculation that it is accepting a pay cut for its workers. Impact has told its 55,000 members there will be no negotiation with the Government ...
Irish News, Jan 9, 2009
Cliffs Of Moher, Wonder Of The World?
Ireland's falling tourism rate could be getting a much-needed boost, as the famous Cliffs of Moher could be set to be named one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. One of Ireland's most f...
Cliffs Of Moher, Wonder Of The World?
Ireland's falling tourism rate could be getting a much-needed boost, as the famous Cliffs of Moher could be set to be named one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. One of Ireland's most f...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
