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Irish News, Jun 9, 2011
Murder Probe Focuses On North's Undercover War
A UDA murder case is to be re-examined after Northern Ireland's Attorney General ordered a fresh inquest into the loyalist murder of Gerard Slane in 1988 - amid allegations that one of the killers was...
Murder Probe Focuses On North's Undercover War
A UDA murder case is to be re-examined after Northern Ireland's Attorney General ordered a fresh inquest into the loyalist murder of Gerard Slane in 1988 - amid allegations that one of the killers was...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2011
Barrel Body Named
Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a mans body in a barrel in a field in County Clare. The man has been identified as 21-year-old Eoin Ryan. He was found around...
Barrel Body Named
Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a mans body in a barrel in a field in County Clare. The man has been identified as 21-year-old Eoin Ryan. He was found around...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2011
Co Derry Mayor's Terrorist Past 'Flagged-up'
Legal action has been threatened as a Co Derry council chamber descends further into disarray. The DUP MP Gregory Campbell has already criticised the mayoral election of Sean McGlinchey, who spent 18...
Co Derry Mayor's Terrorist Past 'Flagged-up'
Legal action has been threatened as a Co Derry council chamber descends further into disarray. The DUP MP Gregory Campbell has already criticised the mayoral election of Sean McGlinchey, who spent 18...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2011
USI Calls For Reassurance For Leaving Cert Students
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has extended its well wishes to Leaving Cert students on the beginning of their exams today. Approximately 60,000 Leaving Certificate candidates will begin the...
USI Calls For Reassurance For Leaving Cert Students
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has extended its well wishes to Leaving Cert students on the beginning of their exams today. Approximately 60,000 Leaving Certificate candidates will begin the...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2011
Ceann Comhairle To Host Bilateral Visit From Chinese Delegation
Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett, will host a bilateral visit from a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 June. The delegation will be led by HE Mr Wa...
Ceann Comhairle To Host Bilateral Visit From Chinese Delegation
Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett, will host a bilateral visit from a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 June. The delegation will be led by HE Mr Wa...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2011
Politicians At Odds Over Cross Border Road
Controversy over a multi-million pound cross-border road construction project continued this week with news that Sinn Fein has lodged a 'Petition of Concern' on the Stormont A5 motion. The party's No...
Politicians At Odds Over Cross Border Road
Controversy over a multi-million pound cross-border road construction project continued this week with news that Sinn Fein has lodged a 'Petition of Concern' on the Stormont A5 motion. The party's No...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
Garda Launch Donabate Murder Investigation
Gardaí in Swords investigating a shooting incident in Donabate County Dublin yesterday, have confirmed the death of a man. Michael Taylor, 53, was shot at least twice in the head at Hand's Caravan Pa...
Garda Launch Donabate Murder Investigation
Gardaí in Swords investigating a shooting incident in Donabate County Dublin yesterday, have confirmed the death of a man. Michael Taylor, 53, was shot at least twice in the head at Hand's Caravan Pa...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
Smithwick Tribunal Chairman To Make Statement
The Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal is due make an opening statement later today. Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two ...
Smithwick Tribunal Chairman To Make Statement
The Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal is due make an opening statement later today. Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two ...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Former Attorney General
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese have paid tribute to former Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness. The son of for...
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Former Attorney General
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese have paid tribute to former Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness. The son of for...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
Inquest Verdict 'Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'
A second inquest has today found that two people in the North murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning". Trevor...
Inquest Verdict 'Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'
A second inquest has today found that two people in the North murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning". Trevor...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
UK PM To Tackle Ireland's Corporation Tax
David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the North's Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda - so as compete more easily with the...
UK PM To Tackle Ireland's Corporation Tax
David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the North's Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda - so as compete more easily with the...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
Greyhounds Hit The Town!
Irish greyhounds and dogs of all breeds with their owners will be meeting in Dublin City Centre for the first “Walk for the Greyhounds”, which has been organised to promote greyhounds as family pets. ...
Greyhounds Hit The Town!
Irish greyhounds and dogs of all breeds with their owners will be meeting in Dublin City Centre for the first “Walk for the Greyhounds”, which has been organised to promote greyhounds as family pets. ...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2011
SQS Wins Contract With 'Life Critical' Programme In NI
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, is to provide testing services as part of Sectra’s NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Social ...
SQS Wins Contract With 'Life Critical' Programme In NI
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, is to provide testing services as part of Sectra’s NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Social ...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
Aer Lingus Talks 'To Avoid Northern Strike'
Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots in Belfast is still ready for take-off, despite a settlement being reached over the parallel dispute in the Republic of Ireland. The news came after talks aimed...
Aer Lingus Talks 'To Avoid Northern Strike'
Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots in Belfast is still ready for take-off, despite a settlement being reached over the parallel dispute in the Republic of Ireland. The news came after talks aimed...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
Fatal Accident Claims Donegal Man In Australia
A Donegal man has been fatally wounded in a construction accident in Western Australia. On Saturday, Sean McBride, 28, from Burtonport was working on scaffolding, based on a jetty in the town of Damp...
Fatal Accident Claims Donegal Man In Australia
A Donegal man has been fatally wounded in a construction accident in Western Australia. On Saturday, Sean McBride, 28, from Burtonport was working on scaffolding, based on a jetty in the town of Damp...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
Decisions On 20-Year Strategy For Irish Language Set Out
Final decisions have been taken by the Government regarding the new definition of the Gaeltacht and the implementation structures for the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language. The Minister of Sta...
Decisions On 20-Year Strategy For Irish Language Set Out
Final decisions have been taken by the Government regarding the new definition of the Gaeltacht and the implementation structures for the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language. The Minister of Sta...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
Implement Prison Deal: SF
The Sinn Fein Vice-Chair of the North's Assembly Justice Committee Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has called for the agreement reached between prisoners and the Prison administration to be implemented ...
Implement Prison Deal: SF
The Sinn Fein Vice-Chair of the North's Assembly Justice Committee Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has called for the agreement reached between prisoners and the Prison administration to be implemented ...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
UN Torture Committee Calls For Magdalene Abuse Investigation
The UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT) today issued its “Concluding Observations” following the first examination of the Irish State under the UN Convention Against Torture. The Committee reiterated...
UN Torture Committee Calls For Magdalene Abuse Investigation
The UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT) today issued its “Concluding Observations” following the first examination of the Irish State under the UN Convention Against Torture. The Committee reiterated...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
Stormont Murderer's Post Reviewed
The North's First Minister Peter Robinson has asked his DUP party colleague the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to look at the appointment process for Ministerial advisers. It comes after Sinn Fein ...
Stormont Murderer's Post Reviewed
The North's First Minister Peter Robinson has asked his DUP party colleague the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to look at the appointment process for Ministerial advisers. It comes after Sinn Fein ...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2011
As Summer Season Kicks Off - Public Urged To Use Public Transport
Minister of State today urged everyone travelling during the June Bank Holiday to use public transport as much as possible, particularly if attending weekend festivals, sporting events or enjoying the...
As Summer Season Kicks Off - Public Urged To Use Public Transport
Minister of State today urged everyone travelling during the June Bank Holiday to use public transport as much as possible, particularly if attending weekend festivals, sporting events or enjoying the...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Steel Door Kills Four-Year-Old Boy
Gardai have described the death of a four-year-old in Donegal Town as a "tragic accident". The boy was playing in a yard yesterday near his home when a six-foot steel door fell on him. He was was pr...
Steel Door Kills Four-Year-Old Boy
Gardai have described the death of a four-year-old in Donegal Town as a "tragic accident". The boy was playing in a yard yesterday near his home when a six-foot steel door fell on him. He was was pr...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Drugs Worth €540,000 Seized In Kerry
Gardaí in County Kerry have seized drugs worth an estimated €540,000. The discovery was made in the Lee Drive area of Tralee. Around 10 kilos of suspected methadone was seized along with eight thous...
Drugs Worth €540,000 Seized In Kerry
Gardaí in County Kerry have seized drugs worth an estimated €540,000. The discovery was made in the Lee Drive area of Tralee. Around 10 kilos of suspected methadone was seized along with eight thous...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Killer's Stormont Role 'To Continue', Says MP
One of the North's most prominent republicans, the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness has refused to reconsider his party's appointment of a convicted killer as a Stormont adviser to on...
Killer's Stormont Role 'To Continue', Says MP
One of the North's most prominent republicans, the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness has refused to reconsider his party's appointment of a convicted killer as a Stormont adviser to on...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Aer Lingus Strike Talks Continue
Talks are continuing today in a bid to avoid travel disruption for Aer Lingus passengers next week. Following a ballot of its members, where 87% voted in favour of industrial action, IALPA / IMPACT ...
Aer Lingus Strike Talks Continue
Talks are continuing today in a bid to avoid travel disruption for Aer Lingus passengers next week. Following a ballot of its members, where 87% voted in favour of industrial action, IALPA / IMPACT ...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
RTÉ Account Of Election Published
RTÉ has published a compelling up close and personal account of Election 2011, which was launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin yesterday. In The Week in Politics - ...
RTÉ Account Of Election Published
RTÉ has published a compelling up close and personal account of Election 2011, which was launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin yesterday. In The Week in Politics - ...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Galway Based Drama Lucky Run Wins StoryLand
The votes are in and Galway based drama Lucky Run is the winner of StoryLand, RTÉ's online drama competition. Produced by Capaillín Bán Teo Lucky Run was set and shot in Tuam in Co Galway and told the...
Galway Based Drama Lucky Run Wins StoryLand
The votes are in and Galway based drama Lucky Run is the winner of StoryLand, RTÉ's online drama competition. Produced by Capaillín Bán Teo Lucky Run was set and shot in Tuam in Co Galway and told the...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2011
Cross Border Road Inquiry Continues
The North's Roads Service and its contractors have been congratulated for the completion of a major programme of works with a welcome for the planned £4.1million for structural road maintenance in Co ...
Cross Border Road Inquiry Continues
The North's Roads Service and its contractors have been congratulated for the completion of a major programme of works with a welcome for the planned £4.1million for structural road maintenance in Co ...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2011
Mandatory Road Crash Breath Testing Begins
A major new road safety measure has now come into force for mandatory breath testing. Gardaí will now be required to conduct a preliminary breath test where they believe a driver has consumed alcohol...
Mandatory Road Crash Breath Testing Begins
A major new road safety measure has now come into force for mandatory breath testing. Gardaí will now be required to conduct a preliminary breath test where they believe a driver has consumed alcohol...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2011
Senator O’Donovan Elected Leas Chathaoirleach Of 24th Seanad
Senator Denis O’Donovan has been elected unopposed to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad. Commenting on the election, Senator O’Donovan said: “It is a huge privilege for me to hav...
Senator O’Donovan Elected Leas Chathaoirleach Of 24th Seanad
Senator Denis O’Donovan has been elected unopposed to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad. Commenting on the election, Senator O’Donovan said: “It is a huge privilege for me to hav...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2011
Judge's Daughter Terror Killing 'Mistake'
The sister of an IRA murder victim in the North - who was a judge's daughter - has spoken out after one of her killers went into print and called the death 'a tragic mistake.' Ann Travers was speaki...
Judge's Daughter Terror Killing 'Mistake'
The sister of an IRA murder victim in the North - who was a judge's daughter - has spoken out after one of her killers went into print and called the death 'a tragic mistake.' Ann Travers was speaki...
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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.
