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Irish News, May 16, 2011
Shock As Belfast Children Pick Up Bomb
Two politicians in the North have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger s...
Shock As Belfast Children Pick Up Bomb
Two politicians in the North have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger s...
Irish News, May 16, 2011
80 New Jobs Created At NPD Group
Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has today officially opened The NPD Group’s new facility in Athlone. The new facility, a full Global IT/Operations Centre, mean...
80 New Jobs Created At NPD Group
Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has today officially opened The NPD Group’s new facility in Athlone. The new facility, a full Global IT/Operations Centre, mean...
Irish News, May 16, 2011
RTÉ Commission New Fanfare for Queen's Visit
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will be one of a number of artists performing at the special ceremony celebrating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland on Thursday 19 May. The Queen and the D...
RTÉ Commission New Fanfare for Queen's Visit
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will be one of a number of artists performing at the special ceremony celebrating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland on Thursday 19 May. The Queen and the D...
Irish News, May 16, 2011
Stormont Executive Ministers Named
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the post during the las...
Stormont Executive Ministers Named
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the post during the las...
Irish News, May 16, 2011
Jedward 'Win The Hearts Of Europe'
RTÉ have issued a statement of congratulations to Jedward on their high energy performance at Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest, from Dusseldorf. Glen Killane, RTÉ MDTV, said: "Jedward have d...
Jedward 'Win The Hearts Of Europe'
RTÉ have issued a statement of congratulations to Jedward on their high energy performance at Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest, from Dusseldorf. Glen Killane, RTÉ MDTV, said: "Jedward have d...
Irish News, May 16, 2011
VIP Visitors To Cost Ireland €30m
The beleaguered Irish economy is facing a major policing bill as the entire operation for the Queen's visit this week and next week's overnight visit by US President Barack Obama is expected to be clo...
VIP Visitors To Cost Ireland €30m
The beleaguered Irish economy is facing a major policing bill as the entire operation for the Queen's visit this week and next week's overnight visit by US President Barack Obama is expected to be clo...
Irish News, May 13, 2011
Man Held Over Obama 'Death Threats'
Detectives are questioning a converted Muslim over fears of an alleged plot to kill US President Obama during his trip to Ireland. Khalid Kelly, aged in his 40s, was detained over the claims made in ...
Man Held Over Obama 'Death Threats'
Detectives are questioning a converted Muslim over fears of an alleged plot to kill US President Obama during his trip to Ireland. Khalid Kelly, aged in his 40s, was detained over the claims made in ...
Irish News, May 13, 2011
McCanns In Dublin As New Inquiry Gets Underway
The parents of missing Madeleine McCann, are in Dublin today to mark the publication of their book 'Madeleine'. The visit comes after the UK Home Office announced that the Metropolitan Police Service...
McCanns In Dublin As New Inquiry Gets Underway
The parents of missing Madeleine McCann, are in Dublin today to mark the publication of their book 'Madeleine'. The visit comes after the UK Home Office announced that the Metropolitan Police Service...
Irish News, May 13, 2011
North's Police Make Arrest After Shooting
A man has been shot and critically injured in Co Down. It happened in the same week as the PSNI issued positive figures on a reduction in crime across Northern Ireland, and saw at least one other per...
North's Police Make Arrest After Shooting
A man has been shot and critically injured in Co Down. It happened in the same week as the PSNI issued positive figures on a reduction in crime across Northern Ireland, and saw at least one other per...
Irish News, May 13, 2011
EU Plans For Common Tax System Fail 'Subsidiarity' Test
A new draft EU Directive for a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) across all Member States does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, a Dáil Committee has concluded. Subsidiarit...
EU Plans For Common Tax System Fail 'Subsidiarity' Test
A new draft EU Directive for a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) across all Member States does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, a Dáil Committee has concluded. Subsidiarit...
Irish News, May 13, 2011
PSNI Successes Welcome - Despite Tragedy
There has been a warm welcome for the latest set of policing statistics for the North. DUP Assembly Member Jonathan Bell has welcomed the reduction in recorded crime figures, whilst stating that more...
PSNI Successes Welcome - Despite Tragedy
There has been a warm welcome for the latest set of policing statistics for the North. DUP Assembly Member Jonathan Bell has welcomed the reduction in recorded crime figures, whilst stating that more...
Irish News, May 12, 2011
Celtic Manager Target Of Violence Again
A man has been arrested in connection with an attack on Celtic Manager Neil Lennon. The attack occurred on the Northern Ireland man came during the second half of his team's 3-0 win against Hearts at...
Celtic Manager Target Of Violence Again
A man has been arrested in connection with an attack on Celtic Manager Neil Lennon. The attack occurred on the Northern Ireland man came during the second half of his team's 3-0 win against Hearts at...
Irish News, May 12, 2011
Mary Gets Royal Audience In Dublin
There will be 'songs of praise' for the Queen's Dublin visit next week as Tesco check-out lady and X-factor star, Mary Byrne takes the stage. Along with the Chapel Choir from Belfast's Methodist Coll...
Mary Gets Royal Audience In Dublin
There will be 'songs of praise' for the Queen's Dublin visit next week as Tesco check-out lady and X-factor star, Mary Byrne takes the stage. Along with the Chapel Choir from Belfast's Methodist Coll...
Irish News, May 12, 2011
Conference Directs 'The Way Forward' For Recruitment
The National Recruitment Federation held its ‘biggest ever' Annual Conference today in Citywest Hotel. Attended by 250 delegates from around the country the conference was a huge success. Officially ...
Conference Directs 'The Way Forward' For Recruitment
The National Recruitment Federation held its ‘biggest ever' Annual Conference today in Citywest Hotel. Attended by 250 delegates from around the country the conference was a huge success. Officially ...
Irish News, May 12, 2011
Hollywood Stars 'Acting Lecturers' At Trinity
A new acting academy in Trinity College Dublin is to welcome a number of Irish Hollywood A-listers who will be giving talks as 'Acting Lecturers' to their new students. The cast of lecturers is expec...
Hollywood Stars 'Acting Lecturers' At Trinity
A new acting academy in Trinity College Dublin is to welcome a number of Irish Hollywood A-listers who will be giving talks as 'Acting Lecturers' to their new students. The cast of lecturers is expec...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
Connolly Station Reopens After Security Alert
Connolly Station has now reopened following a security alert in Dublin city centre. A suspicious device was found by a member of the public resulting in the station being evacuated. The alarm was ra...
Connolly Station Reopens After Security Alert
Connolly Station has now reopened following a security alert in Dublin city centre. A suspicious device was found by a member of the public resulting in the station being evacuated. The alarm was ra...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
IFA Reduces Northern Fan's Travel Costs
The soccer authorities have held firm on exclusive arrangements for NI fans travelling to the forthcoming Carling Nations Cup matches in Dublin. However, while fans must still use only official coach...
IFA Reduces Northern Fan's Travel Costs
The soccer authorities have held firm on exclusive arrangements for NI fans travelling to the forthcoming Carling Nations Cup matches in Dublin. However, while fans must still use only official coach...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
Extra €30m Backing Jobs Initiative
This week saw the launch of Better Energy - The National Upgrade Programme which will streamline the existing residential programmes, support jobs and help consumers lower their energy bills. Welcom...
Extra €30m Backing Jobs Initiative
This week saw the launch of Better Energy - The National Upgrade Programme which will streamline the existing residential programmes, support jobs and help consumers lower their energy bills. Welcom...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
National Internship Scheme Launches In July
The Minister for Social Protection has announced a new National Internship Scheme for 5,000 people who are currently on the live register. The Scheme will provide work experience opportunities for job...
National Internship Scheme Launches In July
The Minister for Social Protection has announced a new National Internship Scheme for 5,000 people who are currently on the live register. The Scheme will provide work experience opportunities for job...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
Woman Held Over Hannon Murder
A female in her late 30’s has been arrested in Limerick city as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jeffery Hannon. Jeffery Hannon, 19, from Southill, was found dead in the O'Malley ...
Woman Held Over Hannon Murder
A female in her late 30’s has been arrested in Limerick city as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jeffery Hannon. Jeffery Hannon, 19, from Southill, was found dead in the O'Malley ...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
UK Supreme Court Backs Compensation
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Derry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK Suprem...
UK Supreme Court Backs Compensation
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Derry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK Suprem...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
Inchicore Murder Arrests Made
Gardai investigating a shooting in Inchicore have arrested three males in the Dublin area. A murder investigation was launched following the shooting incident at Myra Close on the 9th May. A 19-year-...
Inchicore Murder Arrests Made
Gardai investigating a shooting in Inchicore have arrested three males in the Dublin area. A murder investigation was launched following the shooting incident at Myra Close on the 9th May. A 19-year-...
Irish News, May 11, 2011
IFA Discuss 'Travel Solution' For Dublin Game
Northern soccer bosses are to look again at their controversial travel arrangements for fans at away matches in Dublin - but are so far still insisting that Northern Ireland supporters have no choice ...
IFA Discuss 'Travel Solution' For Dublin Game
Northern soccer bosses are to look again at their controversial travel arrangements for fans at away matches in Dublin - but are so far still insisting that Northern Ireland supporters have no choice ...
Irish News, May 10, 2011
Northern Soccer Fans Boycott Dublin Match
Hundreds of Northern soccer fans who attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to reject "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game are to refuse to support thei...
Northern Soccer Fans Boycott Dublin Match
Hundreds of Northern soccer fans who attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to reject "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game are to refuse to support thei...
Irish News, May 10, 2011
Rural Properties Targeted For Broadband
A new rural broadband scheme that aims to identify the remaining individual premises in rural Ireland that are unable to obtain a broadband service and to provide a service to those premises where req...
Rural Properties Targeted For Broadband
A new rural broadband scheme that aims to identify the remaining individual premises in rural Ireland that are unable to obtain a broadband service and to provide a service to those premises where req...
Irish News, May 10, 2011
Irish Presenter Joins Summer Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 has announced that Irish television and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy will make his presenting debut on the station, from July 23. Tubridy will kick off his eight-week stint on the network...
Irish Presenter Joins Summer Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 has announced that Irish television and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy will make his presenting debut on the station, from July 23. Tubridy will kick off his eight-week stint on the network...
Irish News, May 9, 2011
Weekend Road Collisions Claim Two
Gardaí in Shannon are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 5am on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old female driver and sole occupant of a car was pronounced dead ...
Weekend Road Collisions Claim Two
Gardaí in Shannon are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 5am on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old female driver and sole occupant of a car was pronounced dead ...
Irish News, May 9, 2011
Arrests Made Over Arson Attack
As part of the ongoing investigation into the criminal damage of a GoSafe operated Garda safety camera van in Gorey, Co. Wexford, Gardai carried out a number of searches this morning and have arrested...
Arrests Made Over Arson Attack
As part of the ongoing investigation into the criminal damage of a GoSafe operated Garda safety camera van in Gorey, Co. Wexford, Gardai carried out a number of searches this morning and have arrested...
Irish News, May 9, 2011
Taoiseach Comments On NI Election Results
The Taoiseach has congratulated all of those elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. In a statement Enda Kenny said: “I would like to congratulate all 108 successful candidates in the Northern Irel...
Taoiseach Comments On NI Election Results
The Taoiseach has congratulated all of those elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. In a statement Enda Kenny said: “I would like to congratulate all 108 successful candidates in the Northern Irel...
Irish News, May 9, 2011
Stormont Ministries Debated As Council Poll Counted
As the largest parties in the coming Northen Assembly discuss the make-up of the new Executive today, ballots from NI's third poll are being counted - four days after the electorate cast their votes. ...
Stormont Ministries Debated As Council Poll Counted
As the largest parties in the coming Northen Assembly discuss the make-up of the new Executive today, ballots from NI's third poll are being counted - four days after the electorate cast their votes. ...
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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.
