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Irish News, Mar 12, 2009
Police Summit On Dissident Threat
Today's scheduled security summit between the island's two top police chiefs is likely to be dominated by the recent dissident attacks in Northern Ireland. PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde will me...
Police Summit On Dissident Threat
Today's scheduled security summit between the island's two top police chiefs is likely to be dominated by the recent dissident attacks in Northern Ireland. PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde will me...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2009
Six Due In Court Over Cannabis Find
A total of six men are to appear court this Thursday morning over the seizure of €200,000 worth of cannabis. The men are to appear at Sligo District Court charged with drugs and immigration offences...
Six Due In Court Over Cannabis Find
A total of six men are to appear court this Thursday morning over the seizure of €200,000 worth of cannabis. The men are to appear at Sligo District Court charged with drugs and immigration offences...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2009
Father And Son Killed On Kildare Road
A father and son have been killed in a tragic traffic pile-up in Co Kildare. The collision involved three cars, a mini-bus and a pick-up truck. It happened shortly after 8.30pm on the N9 between Kil...
Father And Son Killed On Kildare Road
A father and son have been killed in a tragic traffic pile-up in Co Kildare. The collision involved three cars, a mini-bus and a pick-up truck. It happened shortly after 8.30pm on the N9 between Kil...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Two Hurt In Separate Dublin Attacks
Two men have been hurt after serparate attacks in Dublin on Tuesday. A Man is recovering in Cherry Orchard Hospital after he was shot in the leg during an attack in Ballyfermot. Gardaí are investig...
Two Hurt In Separate Dublin Attacks
Two men have been hurt after serparate attacks in Dublin on Tuesday. A Man is recovering in Cherry Orchard Hospital after he was shot in the leg during an attack in Ballyfermot. Gardaí are investig...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Pope Condemns Shootings By IRA Dissidents
The Pope has denounced the shootings of the policeman and two soldiers in the North as "abominable attacks of terrorism". The pontiff said the actions endangered the political processes aimed at achi...
Pope Condemns Shootings By IRA Dissidents
The Pope has denounced the shootings of the policeman and two soldiers in the North as "abominable attacks of terrorism". The pontiff said the actions endangered the political processes aimed at achi...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Gardaí Launch St Patrick's Day Road Safety Campaign
A safety campaign is being launched to minimize dangers on the roads over the St Patrick's Day holidays. Gardaí are asking road users are asked to be vigilant and to take all necessary steps to ensu...
Gardaí Launch St Patrick's Day Road Safety Campaign
A safety campaign is being launched to minimize dangers on the roads over the St Patrick's Day holidays. Gardaí are asking road users are asked to be vigilant and to take all necessary steps to ensu...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Garda Commisioner Offers Condolences Over PSNI Murder
Fachctna Murphy (pictured) has extended his condolences over the recent murder of a PSNI officer in Craigavon on Monday night. Constable Stephen Carroll was part of a team called to deal with a dist...
Garda Commisioner Offers Condolences Over PSNI Murder
Fachctna Murphy (pictured) has extended his condolences over the recent murder of a PSNI officer in Craigavon on Monday night. Constable Stephen Carroll was part of a team called to deal with a dist...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Major Bus Strike Averted
The bus strikes threatening to lead to city centre chaos have been averted. Strike action was been threatened by Dublin Bus workers after details of up to 160 redundancies emerged. After negotiatio...
Major Bus Strike Averted
The bus strikes threatening to lead to city centre chaos have been averted. Strike action was been threatened by Dublin Bus workers after details of up to 160 redundancies emerged. After negotiatio...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Eight Held After Cannabis Seizure
A total of eight people have been arrested after a drug raid by Gardaí on a house in Leitrim. Officers arrested seven males and one female after the discovery of cannabis plants, which have an estim...
Eight Held After Cannabis Seizure
A total of eight people have been arrested after a drug raid by Gardaí on a house in Leitrim. Officers arrested seven males and one female after the discovery of cannabis plants, which have an estim...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Ryanair Face Criticism Over New Charges
Budget airline Ryanair is facing tough criticism over its imposition of a €5 charge for check-ins. The airline announced on Wednesday it will be introducing new check in procedures whereby customers ...
Ryanair Face Criticism Over New Charges
Budget airline Ryanair is facing tough criticism over its imposition of a €5 charge for check-ins. The airline announced on Wednesday it will be introducing new check in procedures whereby customers ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2009
Ryanair To Give Away Free Flights After Aer Lingus Losses
Ryanair have promised over 100,000 free flights as Aer Lingus announced pre-tax losses of almost €120million on Wednesday. Ireland's second biggest airline reported an after-tax loss of €107.8 millio...
Ryanair To Give Away Free Flights After Aer Lingus Losses
Ryanair have promised over 100,000 free flights as Aer Lingus announced pre-tax losses of almost €120million on Wednesday. Ireland's second biggest airline reported an after-tax loss of €107.8 millio...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
'Outrage' Over PSNI Killing
Ireland's political parties have united in condemnation of the killing of a PSNI officer on Monday night in Co Armagh. Police say the shooting happened on Monday night at Lismore Manor, Craigavon, C...
'Outrage' Over PSNI Killing
Ireland's political parties have united in condemnation of the killing of a PSNI officer on Monday night in Co Armagh. Police say the shooting happened on Monday night at Lismore Manor, Craigavon, C...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
Gogarty Resigns As Education Spokesman
Paul Gogarty has resigned as the Green Party Education Spokesman. The Dublin Mid-West TD said he took the decision after Green Party members voted at their weekend conference to set up a group to dev...
Gogarty Resigns As Education Spokesman
Paul Gogarty has resigned as the Green Party Education Spokesman. The Dublin Mid-West TD said he took the decision after Green Party members voted at their weekend conference to set up a group to dev...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
Gerry Ryan Agrees To Pay Cut
The RTÉ radio broadcaster Gerry Ryan has finally agreed to join his colleagues by taking a 10% pay cut. Ryan, who salary is €558,000 per year, had resisted taking the pay cut, leading to growing pre...
Gerry Ryan Agrees To Pay Cut
The RTÉ radio broadcaster Gerry Ryan has finally agreed to join his colleagues by taking a 10% pay cut. Ryan, who salary is €558,000 per year, had resisted taking the pay cut, leading to growing pre...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
Fair City Actor Pleads Guilty To Sex With Teen Boy
A former soap actor has admitted to having sex with a 14-year-old boy and will be sentenced next week. Ex-Fair City actor, Patrick Dunleavy, 42, pleaded guilty yesterday at Dublin Circuit Criminal C...
Fair City Actor Pleads Guilty To Sex With Teen Boy
A former soap actor has admitted to having sex with a 14-year-old boy and will be sentenced next week. Ex-Fair City actor, Patrick Dunleavy, 42, pleaded guilty yesterday at Dublin Circuit Criminal C...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
Construction Bosses Urge Government To Inject Money Into The Sector
The Construction Industry Federation is asking the Government fresh cash injection into the sector. The move comes following plummeting employment rates in construction, and the CIF are seeking to se...
Construction Bosses Urge Government To Inject Money Into The Sector
The Construction Industry Federation is asking the Government fresh cash injection into the sector. The move comes following plummeting employment rates in construction, and the CIF are seeking to se...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2009
Double Blow For Taxi Drivers For Change Campaign
Despite recently well attended protests, pressure group Taxi Drivers For Change have been dealt a double blow with the publication of a damning report, and the passing of their organisation's chairman...
Double Blow For Taxi Drivers For Change Campaign
Despite recently well attended protests, pressure group Taxi Drivers For Change have been dealt a double blow with the publication of a damning report, and the passing of their organisation's chairman...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
April Budget Could See Tax Levy Hike
Brian Lenihan is considering immediate increases in the controversial income levy as part of next month's emergency budget. Following the discovery of a €2billion shortfall in the Government's balanc...
April Budget Could See Tax Levy Hike
Brian Lenihan is considering immediate increases in the controversial income levy as part of next month's emergency budget. Following the discovery of a €2billion shortfall in the Government's balanc...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
Three Killed In Separate Traffic Collisions
A total of three people have died in separate road collisions since Friday. A male driver of the car in his 40s was fatally injured following a collision between a van and a car. The male driver of ...
Three Killed In Separate Traffic Collisions
A total of three people have died in separate road collisions since Friday. A male driver of the car in his 40s was fatally injured following a collision between a van and a car. The male driver of ...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
'Rogue Trader' Probe Launched At IFSC bank
The Irish Financial Regulator is investigating a possible rogue trader case involving an employee at the London offices of a Dublin based bank. Merrill confirmed last week that it had uncovered a pos...
'Rogue Trader' Probe Launched At IFSC bank
The Irish Financial Regulator is investigating a possible rogue trader case involving an employee at the London offices of a Dublin based bank. Merrill confirmed last week that it had uncovered a pos...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
RIRA Killers 'Evil' Says Cowen
The Taoiseach has described the paramilitary killers of two soldiers in Co Antrim on Saturday as "evil". Mr Cowen was speaking in response to the shock gun attack, which left two dead and four others...
RIRA Killers 'Evil' Says Cowen
The Taoiseach has described the paramilitary killers of two soldiers in Co Antrim on Saturday as "evil". Mr Cowen was speaking in response to the shock gun attack, which left two dead and four others...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
Ryanair Promise Free 1,000 Seats Per Million Lost By Aer Lingus
Ryanair have announced an unprecedented new promotion, which will see them give away 1,000 free seats for every €1million of after tax losses announced by their bitter rivals, Aer Lingus. The rival a...
Ryanair Promise Free 1,000 Seats Per Million Lost By Aer Lingus
Ryanair have announced an unprecedented new promotion, which will see them give away 1,000 free seats for every €1million of after tax losses announced by their bitter rivals, Aer Lingus. The rival a...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
Hunt For Woman Missing In Meath
A hunt has been launched to find a woman missing from her home in Meath. Margaret Mawhinney, 53, has gone missing from her home at Trim Road in Navan, Co. Meath. She is originally from Co Armagh. A ...
Hunt For Woman Missing In Meath
A hunt has been launched to find a woman missing from her home in Meath. Margaret Mawhinney, 53, has gone missing from her home at Trim Road in Navan, Co. Meath. She is originally from Co Armagh. A ...
Irish News, Mar 9, 2009
Mourning For Passing Of Irish Star
One of the country's leading actresses, Anna Manahan, has died at the age of 84 following a long illness. The award-winning performer, who died yesterday, will be laid to rest in her home county of W...
Mourning For Passing Of Irish Star
One of the country's leading actresses, Anna Manahan, has died at the age of 84 following a long illness. The award-winning performer, who died yesterday, will be laid to rest in her home county of W...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
Bomb Defused In Ballyfermot
A bomb has been defused in the Ballfermot area of Dublin in the early hours of this morning. Army bomb disposal experts were called to the scene and made safe what is described as a "viable improvise...
Bomb Defused In Ballyfermot
A bomb has been defused in the Ballfermot area of Dublin in the early hours of this morning. Army bomb disposal experts were called to the scene and made safe what is described as a "viable improvise...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
Another Arrested As One Is Released In O'Halloran Investigation
A third man has been arrested by gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of Stephen O' Halloran. He is 19 years old and is presently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under section 30 of The Offence...
Another Arrested As One Is Released In O'Halloran Investigation
A third man has been arrested by gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of Stephen O' Halloran. He is 19 years old and is presently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under section 30 of The Offence...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
Man Killed In Wexford Collision
A man has died following a two vehicle crash in Wexford this morning. The 29 year old male driver of one of the cars was fatally injured and pronounced dead upon arrival at Wexford General Hospital...
Man Killed In Wexford Collision
A man has died following a two vehicle crash in Wexford this morning. The 29 year old male driver of one of the cars was fatally injured and pronounced dead upon arrival at Wexford General Hospital...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
February Road Deaths Lowest On Record
Figures released on Friday show that February had the lowest number of road deaths for any month since records began. A total of 16 people lost their lives in crashes during the month, compared to 32...
February Road Deaths Lowest On Record
Figures released on Friday show that February had the lowest number of road deaths for any month since records began. A total of 16 people lost their lives in crashes during the month, compared to 32...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
Ireland's Credit Rating To Take Hit
Ireland may lose its highest bracket credit rating because of the slump in Exchequer finances. International credit ratings agency Fitch said today the country’s debt rating had been placed on "negat...
Ireland's Credit Rating To Take Hit
Ireland may lose its highest bracket credit rating because of the slump in Exchequer finances. International credit ratings agency Fitch said today the country’s debt rating had been placed on "negat...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2009
Car Search Recovers Over Kilo Of Heroin
A quantity of heroin has been found after a search on a vehicle in Dublin. The search was part of an "intelligence led operation" according to Gardaí from Kevin Street’s Detective and Drug Unit. Th...
Car Search Recovers Over Kilo Of Heroin
A quantity of heroin has been found after a search on a vehicle in Dublin. The search was part of an "intelligence led operation" according to Gardaí from Kevin Street’s Detective and Drug Unit. Th...
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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.
