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Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Gallagher 'Up To His Neck In FF' Says McGuinness
In what is being hailed as one of the 'harshest' attacks of the presidential campaign, candidate Martin McGuinness has accused the race 'frontrunner' Sean Gallagher of being up to his neck in Fianna F...
Gallagher 'Up To His Neck In FF' Says McGuinness
In what is being hailed as one of the 'harshest' attacks of the presidential campaign, candidate Martin McGuinness has accused the race 'frontrunner' Sean Gallagher of being up to his neck in Fianna F...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Belfast Arrest After Taxi Row Victim Dies
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man fatally injured in an attack at a Belfast taxi depot on Sunday. The 60-year-old victim who was assaulted in the city centre at the weekend...
Belfast Arrest After Taxi Row Victim Dies
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man fatally injured in an attack at a Belfast taxi depot on Sunday. The 60-year-old victim who was assaulted in the city centre at the weekend...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Diesel Laundering Costing Exchequer €150m
It has been revealed that diesel laundering is costing the Exchequer €150m in tax revenue every year and that 12% of diesel sold in Ireland is illegal. According to recent findings by Retail Ireland ...
Diesel Laundering Costing Exchequer €150m
It has been revealed that diesel laundering is costing the Exchequer €150m in tax revenue every year and that 12% of diesel sold in Ireland is illegal. According to recent findings by Retail Ireland ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Garda Sergeant Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Sex Assault
A Garda sergeant has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his female colleagues while he was on duty last year. Making his second appearance in Dublin District Court the sergeant in ...
Garda Sergeant Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Sex Assault
A Garda sergeant has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his female colleagues while he was on duty last year. Making his second appearance in Dublin District Court the sergeant in ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2011
Northern Prison Reform 'Critical', Says Ford
Prison reform in the North is now at a turning point. According to the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford, a new report by the Prison Review Team is a watershed for the Northern Ireland Prison Servi...
Northern Prison Reform 'Critical', Says Ford
Prison reform in the North is now at a turning point. According to the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford, a new report by the Prison Review Team is a watershed for the Northern Ireland Prison Servi...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
UUP Politicians Escape Orange Order Punishment
It has been announced that two senior Ulster Unionist (UUP) politicians have escaped Orange Order punishment after attending the funeral of murdered catholic police officer Ronan Kerr. Party leader T...
UUP Politicians Escape Orange Order Punishment
It has been announced that two senior Ulster Unionist (UUP) politicians have escaped Orange Order punishment after attending the funeral of murdered catholic police officer Ronan Kerr. Party leader T...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
'No Obligation' To Reduce Cert Subjects
The Education Minister has taken a step back from his plans to reduce the amount of subjects taken during the Junior certificate examination after being heavily criticised. Minister Ruari Quinn had p...
'No Obligation' To Reduce Cert Subjects
The Education Minister has taken a step back from his plans to reduce the amount of subjects taken during the Junior certificate examination after being heavily criticised. Minister Ruari Quinn had p...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
Campbell 'Guilty' Of RIRA Gun Charges
An Irish man has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by a Lithuanian court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle guns for the Real IRA. County Louth man Michael Campbell was arrested ...
Campbell 'Guilty' Of RIRA Gun Charges
An Irish man has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by a Lithuanian court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle guns for the Real IRA. County Louth man Michael Campbell was arrested ...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
GPs 'Fight Back' Over EC Pricing Criticism
Doctors have been forced to defend their prices after members of the European Troika group said that GPs in Ireland are charging 'over the odds' for their services in comparison to other EU countries....
GPs 'Fight Back' Over EC Pricing Criticism
Doctors have been forced to defend their prices after members of the European Troika group said that GPs in Ireland are charging 'over the odds' for their services in comparison to other EU countries....
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
ETA 'Cessation' Welcomed In North
Both Sinn Fein and NI-based supporters of the Basque people in Spain have welcomed news that 'the war is over' with an end to the long-running armed terrorist campaign by ETA. Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (...
ETA 'Cessation' Welcomed In North
Both Sinn Fein and NI-based supporters of the Basque people in Spain have welcomed news that 'the war is over' with an end to the long-running armed terrorist campaign by ETA. Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2011
Interactive Gaelic Learners' Website Launched
A new interactive website has been launched this week providing a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in learning Gaelic. LearnGaelic.net ...
Interactive Gaelic Learners' Website Launched
A new interactive website has been launched this week providing a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in learning Gaelic. LearnGaelic.net ...
Irish News, Oct 20, 2011
Ireland 'Making Progress' Under EU Bailout
It has been revealed that Ireland is 'on track' in terms of the savings and making repayments under the EU bailout scheme. The Government has successfully concluded its third successive quarterly pro...
Ireland 'Making Progress' Under EU Bailout
It has been revealed that Ireland is 'on track' in terms of the savings and making repayments under the EU bailout scheme. The Government has successfully concluded its third successive quarterly pro...
Irish News, Oct 20, 2011
Dana Tyre Damage 'Not Unusual'
Experts have said that the damaged tyre on the campaign car used by the Irish Republic's Presidential candiate Dana Rosemary Scallon was consistent with the car having been driven on a flat tyre. Fas...
Dana Tyre Damage 'Not Unusual'
Experts have said that the damaged tyre on the campaign car used by the Irish Republic's Presidential candiate Dana Rosemary Scallon was consistent with the car having been driven on a flat tyre. Fas...
Irish News, Oct 20, 2011
Arson Charge Follows Fatal Boyle Blaze
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection with a house fire in Roscommon that claimed the life of a five year-old girl. John Lynch with an address at Church View in Boyle was charged with comm...
Arson Charge Follows Fatal Boyle Blaze
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection with a house fire in Roscommon that claimed the life of a five year-old girl. John Lynch with an address at Church View in Boyle was charged with comm...
Irish News, Oct 20, 2011
Tragic Road Accidents Blight Irish Roads
A woman has been knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The police have confirmed that the victim was a female pedestrian, aged 56, and that she died after being...
Tragic Road Accidents Blight Irish Roads
A woman has been knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The police have confirmed that the victim was a female pedestrian, aged 56, and that she died after being...
Irish News, Oct 20, 2011
Westlife Split - But Not Before One Last Tour
After 14 years Irish boy band Westlife will call it quits - but not before performing a farewell tour in summer 2012. The band announced their decision last night but said that it was "completely ami...
Westlife Split - But Not Before One Last Tour
After 14 years Irish boy band Westlife will call it quits - but not before performing a farewell tour in summer 2012. The band announced their decision last night but said that it was "completely ami...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
'Lyingeyes' Murder Plot Appeal Rejected
A woman found guilty of attempting to hire a hit man on the Internet to kill her wealthy lover and his two sons has had the appeal against her convictions rejected. Sharon Collins was in court for th...
'Lyingeyes' Murder Plot Appeal Rejected
A woman found guilty of attempting to hire a hit man on the Internet to kill her wealthy lover and his two sons has had the appeal against her convictions rejected. Sharon Collins was in court for th...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
Aviva Axe 950 Jobs
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff. This will amount to 950 redundancies in total- with t...
Aviva Axe 950 Jobs
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff. This will amount to 950 redundancies in total- with t...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
Gallagher Attacked Over FF Past
Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher came under attack last night about his role in Fianna Fail (FF) during a bilingual televised debate on TG4. Mr Gallagher, who has been identified by ...
Gallagher Attacked Over FF Past
Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher came under attack last night about his role in Fianna Fail (FF) during a bilingual televised debate on TG4. Mr Gallagher, who has been identified by ...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
Bruton Holds Talks With UK Counterpart
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince...
Bruton Holds Talks With UK Counterpart
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
'We're Lucky To Be Alive' Says Dana
Independent Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon claims she is "lucky to be alive" after her campaign car suffered a tyre 'blow-out' on the motorway to Dublin, while further investigation sugg...
'We're Lucky To Be Alive' Says Dana
Independent Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon claims she is "lucky to be alive" after her campaign car suffered a tyre 'blow-out' on the motorway to Dublin, while further investigation sugg...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2011
Irish Broadcaster Adds RTÉ Radio Player
The RTÉ Player, launched in 2009, has established itself as Ireland's premier on-demand service for programmes originally aired on RTÉ Television - with a similar radio service now being made availabl...
Irish Broadcaster Adds RTÉ Radio Player
The RTÉ Player, launched in 2009, has established itself as Ireland's premier on-demand service for programmes originally aired on RTÉ Television - with a similar radio service now being made availabl...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Adams Extradition Appeal Denied
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations. The brother of Sinn Fein President, Gerry Ada...
Adams Extradition Appeal Denied
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations. The brother of Sinn Fein President, Gerry Ada...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Consumer Laws 'Inappropriate', Says Bruton
Changes will be made to consumer law in a bid to modernise the existing law and bring it in line with current consumer habits. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton announc...
Consumer Laws 'Inappropriate', Says Bruton
Changes will be made to consumer law in a bid to modernise the existing law and bring it in line with current consumer habits. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton announc...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Irish Candidates Prepare For TG4 Debate
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions 'as Gaeilge'; meanwhile a one-on-one debate between the 'front-runners' ha...
Irish Candidates Prepare For TG4 Debate
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions 'as Gaeilge'; meanwhile a one-on-one debate between the 'front-runners' ha...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish Govt 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquir...
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish Govt 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquir...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Winter Weather Arrives Across Ireland
After a drop in temperature, gale force winds, heavy rainfall and even a touch of snow the island of Ireland has now seen flights cancelled, motorists stranded and homes flooded. Severe winds at Dubl...
Winter Weather Arrives Across Ireland
After a drop in temperature, gale force winds, heavy rainfall and even a touch of snow the island of Ireland has now seen flights cancelled, motorists stranded and homes flooded. Severe winds at Dubl...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
North Belfast Pipe Bomb 'Risked Lives'
There has been widespread condemnation after the British Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. The device was removed after an operation that first saw the police seal of an ...
North Belfast Pipe Bomb 'Risked Lives'
There has been widespread condemnation after the British Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. The device was removed after an operation that first saw the police seal of an ...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2011
Fatal Co Tyrone Road Crash Probed By Police
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in the North. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fa...
Fatal Co Tyrone Road Crash Probed By Police
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in the North. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fa...
Irish News, Oct 17, 2011
Mitchell Rejects Opinion Poll
Fine Gael Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has discarded the findings of the latest opinion poll while fellow Labour candidate Michael D Higgins has rejected claims that he is too old to run for Ar...
Mitchell Rejects Opinion Poll
Fine Gael Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has discarded the findings of the latest opinion poll while fellow Labour candidate Michael D Higgins has rejected claims that he is too old to run for Ar...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
