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Irish News, Apr 21, 2009
Work To Begin On South Dublin LUAS Line
Work is to begin on the LUAS track extension in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area. The county council has said the junctions of Ballyogan Avenue East and Ballyogan Road and Glencairn Crescent/Ballyogan...
Work To Begin On South Dublin LUAS Line
Work is to begin on the LUAS track extension in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area. The county council has said the junctions of Ballyogan Avenue East and Ballyogan Road and Glencairn Crescent/Ballyogan...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2009
Ballygarvan Housing Development Rejected
South Cork TD Deirdre Clune has welcomed An Bord Pleanála decision to overturn planning permission for 140 new houses in Ballygarvan Village. Ms Clune said the news would also be welcomed by local r...
Ballygarvan Housing Development Rejected
South Cork TD Deirdre Clune has welcomed An Bord Pleanála decision to overturn planning permission for 140 new houses in Ballygarvan Village. Ms Clune said the news would also be welcomed by local r...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Photograph May Be A Key To Bolivia Death
The remains of the Irishman killed in Bolivia last Thursday, Michael Dwyer, will be returned home later this week. Officials from the Irish embassy in Argentina are in La Paz to clarify the circumst...
Photograph May Be A Key To Bolivia Death
The remains of the Irishman killed in Bolivia last Thursday, Michael Dwyer, will be returned home later this week. Officials from the Irish embassy in Argentina are in La Paz to clarify the circumst...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
AIB Must Raise An Additional €1.5bn
AIB has said it must raise another €1.5bn in addition to the €3.5bn being provided by the State to ensure its future. Stress tests conducted by Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan have concluded a tot...
AIB Must Raise An Additional €1.5bn
AIB has said it must raise another €1.5bn in addition to the €3.5bn being provided by the State to ensure its future. Stress tests conducted by Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan have concluded a tot...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Man Questioned Over Woman's Body Find
A man is being questioned by gardaí, following the discovery of a woman's body in Dublin's north inner city. The woman, aged in her mid-40s, was attacked in a house on Shelmalier Road in East Wall in...
Man Questioned Over Woman's Body Find
A man is being questioned by gardaí, following the discovery of a woman's body in Dublin's north inner city. The woman, aged in her mid-40s, was attacked in a house on Shelmalier Road in East Wall in...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Irish Roads Claim More Lives
Gardái have appealed for help after weekend fatal road accidents. The first victim was killed in the crash in Co Meath. The 60-year-old motorcyclist died when he was in collision with a car at Fenno...
Irish Roads Claim More Lives
Gardái have appealed for help after weekend fatal road accidents. The first victim was killed in the crash in Co Meath. The 60-year-old motorcyclist died when he was in collision with a car at Fenno...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Four Face Cannabis Charges
Four men appeared in court this afternoon on charges relating to the seizure of 120kgs of cannabis resin with an estimated street value of €800,000. They were charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the M...
Four Face Cannabis Charges
Four men appeared in court this afternoon on charges relating to the seizure of 120kgs of cannabis resin with an estimated street value of €800,000. They were charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the M...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty To Cellmate Murder
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of fellow prisoner Gary Douche. Stephen Egan of Belcamp Crescent, Coolock, Dublin, pleaded not guilty to killing Mr Douche on 1 A...
Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty To Cellmate Murder
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of fellow prisoner Gary Douche. Stephen Egan of Belcamp Crescent, Coolock, Dublin, pleaded not guilty to killing Mr Douche on 1 A...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Teen in Court Over Hit-And-Run
A 17-year-old is due in court today in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Dublin yesterday. The 23-year-old victim was knocked down on Husband Road in Bluebell shortly after midday. He remai...
Teen in Court Over Hit-And-Run
A 17-year-old is due in court today in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Dublin yesterday. The 23-year-old victim was knocked down on Husband Road in Bluebell shortly after midday. He remai...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Shots Fired At Limerick House
A number of shots have been fired at a house in an overnight attack in Limerick. Three people were in the house on Hyde Road at around 1am, but it is not thought anyone was injured. The occupants ha...
Shots Fired At Limerick House
A number of shots have been fired at a house in an overnight attack in Limerick. Three people were in the house on Hyde Road at around 1am, but it is not thought anyone was injured. The occupants ha...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2009
Underage Booze In Focus
Fresh research by the Health Service Executive (HSE) has shown that adults tend to underestimate their role in influencing young Irish people in matters of alcohol. While most adults disapprove of un...
Underage Booze In Focus
Fresh research by the Health Service Executive (HSE) has shown that adults tend to underestimate their role in influencing young Irish people in matters of alcohol. While most adults disapprove of un...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
'Natural Causes' Ruling After Galway Post Mortem
It has been announced that Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found in a Galway city residence yesterday have ruled out foul play. A post mortem cond...
'Natural Causes' Ruling After Galway Post Mortem
It has been announced that Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found in a Galway city residence yesterday have ruled out foul play. A post mortem cond...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Irish Man Killed In Bolivian Shoot-Out
An Irish citizen is feared dead in South America after an apparent gun battle involving anti-kidnap police. The Department of Foreign Affairs is investigating reports that he was killed in Bolivia ye...
Irish Man Killed In Bolivian Shoot-Out
An Irish citizen is feared dead in South America after an apparent gun battle involving anti-kidnap police. The Department of Foreign Affairs is investigating reports that he was killed in Bolivia ye...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Irish Nationwide Writes Off €millions
One of Ireland's leading lenders, Irish Nationwide, has been forced to write off almost half a billion euro in bad loans, it was revealed today. The company's returns revealed an after-tax loss of €2...
Irish Nationwide Writes Off €millions
One of Ireland's leading lenders, Irish Nationwide, has been forced to write off almost half a billion euro in bad loans, it was revealed today. The company's returns revealed an after-tax loss of €2...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Gangland Crime Targeted
As Justice Minister Dermot Ahern announced new measures today aimed at cracking down on gangland crime, it has emerged that four men have been detained after a gun was uncovered during a separate poli...
Gangland Crime Targeted
As Justice Minister Dermot Ahern announced new measures today aimed at cracking down on gangland crime, it has emerged that four men have been detained after a gun was uncovered during a separate poli...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Heavy Security In Limerick Court As Murder Charge Laid
Heavy security was evident yesterday as a young man was charged with the murder of Limerick businessman and father Roy Collins. James Dillon (23) of no fixed abode was brought to Limerick District Co...
Heavy Security In Limerick Court As Murder Charge Laid
Heavy security was evident yesterday as a young man was charged with the murder of Limerick businessman and father Roy Collins. James Dillon (23) of no fixed abode was brought to Limerick District Co...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Undercover Surveillance Gets Boost
Covert intelligence gathering is likely to be easier to gather and use in court with news of a major Government initiative today. The new Criminal Justice Surveillance Bill is to be published by the ...
Undercover Surveillance Gets Boost
Covert intelligence gathering is likely to be easier to gather and use in court with news of a major Government initiative today. The new Criminal Justice Surveillance Bill is to be published by the ...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2009
Extra 250 Jobs For Co Cork
There's good news on the beleaguered economy today as some 250 new jobs are announced with the opening of a new innovation centre in Co Cork. Business outsourcing company Abtran is developing its exi...
Extra 250 Jobs For Co Cork
There's good news on the beleaguered economy today as some 250 new jobs are announced with the opening of a new innovation centre in Co Cork. Business outsourcing company Abtran is developing its exi...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2009
Taxing Times In Dáil
As opposition parties united in their objections to the decision to backdate the new income levy rates, the Department of Finance is expected to issue 'clarification' on the issue of newly introduced ...
Taxing Times In Dáil
As opposition parties united in their objections to the decision to backdate the new income levy rates, the Department of Finance is expected to issue 'clarification' on the issue of newly introduced ...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2009
Tighter Restrictions On Work Permits Announced
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise has announced stricter rules for work permit applications in the wake of growing unemployment in Ireland. The changes will include a tougher labour-market nee...
Tighter Restrictions On Work Permits Announced
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise has announced stricter rules for work permit applications in the wake of growing unemployment in Ireland. The changes will include a tougher labour-market nee...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2009
Red Cross Launches Bike Units For Limerick City
The Red Cross has introduced bikes to administer first aid at large public gatherings in Limerick. A bike unit was launched in the city after being used at the St Patrick's Day Parade. It is the seco...
Red Cross Launches Bike Units For Limerick City
The Red Cross has introduced bikes to administer first aid at large public gatherings in Limerick. A bike unit was launched in the city after being used at the St Patrick's Day Parade. It is the seco...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2009
Tourism Boosted As B&Bs Triumph
Pressures over the continuing recession have apparently passed by a particular sector of the hospitality industry. Topped of by some bumper Easter Bank Holiday trade in areas of Donegal, new figures ...
Tourism Boosted As B&Bs Triumph
Pressures over the continuing recession have apparently passed by a particular sector of the hospitality industry. Topped of by some bumper Easter Bank Holiday trade in areas of Donegal, new figures ...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2009
Loss Of 'Fallen Animal' Subsidy Hits Farmers
Farmers are set to defy the Dublin government after the latest round of financial belt-tightening looks like leaving them with a large bill for dealing with animal carcasses. The Irish Farmers Associ...
Loss Of 'Fallen Animal' Subsidy Hits Farmers
Farmers are set to defy the Dublin government after the latest round of financial belt-tightening looks like leaving them with a large bill for dealing with animal carcasses. The Irish Farmers Associ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Promising Rugby Player Knocked Down By Off-Duty Garda
The man who died after being knocked-down in the early hours of Sunday was hit by an off-duty garda, it has emerged. Jack Whelan, 23, who has been described as a promising young rugby player, was str...
Promising Rugby Player Knocked Down By Off-Duty Garda
The man who died after being knocked-down in the early hours of Sunday was hit by an off-duty garda, it has emerged. Jack Whelan, 23, who has been described as a promising young rugby player, was str...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Two Arrested Over O'Halloran Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Dublin man Stephen O'Halloran in January. Gardai investigating the incident arrested two men in the Tallaght area on Tuesday. The ...
Two Arrested Over O'Halloran Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Dublin man Stephen O'Halloran in January. Gardai investigating the incident arrested two men in the Tallaght area on Tuesday. The ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Appeal Launched Over Assault
An appeal has been launched after the assault of a man in Dublin last Sunday. Gardaí at Kevin Street are now seeking the public's assistance in relation to their investigation into the assault that o...
Appeal Launched Over Assault
An appeal has been launched after the assault of a man in Dublin last Sunday. Gardaí at Kevin Street are now seeking the public's assistance in relation to their investigation into the assault that o...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Garda Struck With Bottle At Beach Rave
A Garda has had to receive treatment after being struck on the forehead by a bottle. The incident occurred as officers investigated complaints about a beach "rave" in Dublin. The officer, who is in...
Garda Struck With Bottle At Beach Rave
A Garda has had to receive treatment after being struck on the forehead by a bottle. The incident occurred as officers investigated complaints about a beach "rave" in Dublin. The officer, who is in...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Government Travel Budget Goes Sky High
New figures have revealed Government ministers have spent more than €1.6m using Air Corps helicopters and aircraft since last October's Budget. Figures released to RTÉ under the Freedom of Informatio...
Government Travel Budget Goes Sky High
New figures have revealed Government ministers have spent more than €1.6m using Air Corps helicopters and aircraft since last October's Budget. Figures released to RTÉ under the Freedom of Informatio...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2009
Decision On Fees Delayed Until After Elections
Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is expected to delay his decision on the re-introduction of third-level fees until after the local elections on June 5. Speaking at the annual conference of the Assoc...
Decision On Fees Delayed Until After Elections
Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is expected to delay his decision on the re-introduction of third-level fees until after the local elections on June 5. Speaking at the annual conference of the Assoc...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2009
Fatal Shooting In Shopping Centre
A man has been shot and killed during a incident in a Limerick shopping centre on Thursday. Gardai in Roxboro Road Garda Station are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of...
Fatal Shooting In Shopping Centre
A man has been shot and killed during a incident in a Limerick shopping centre on Thursday. Gardai in Roxboro Road Garda Station are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Becoming dry and sunny along the east coast in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Showers gradually die out to leave good clear spells in the evening and overnight. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
