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Irish News, Jun 26, 2012
Man Arrested After Holding Staff Members Hostage
A man, who is believed to have been armed, held four members of staff at a pharmacy in Ladywells, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Gardai, who were alerted to the incident, used a taser gun to arrest the suspe...
Man Arrested After Holding Staff Members Hostage
A man, who is believed to have been armed, held four members of staff at a pharmacy in Ladywells, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Gardai, who were alerted to the incident, used a taser gun to arrest the suspe...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2012
Ireland Has The Highest EU Birth Rate
Ireland has the highest birth rate of any of the 27 EU countries, according to a report by the ESRI. The perinatal statistics show that 75,600 births were notified to the NPRS in 2010, compared to 58...
Ireland Has The Highest EU Birth Rate
Ireland has the highest birth rate of any of the 27 EU countries, according to a report by the ESRI. The perinatal statistics show that 75,600 births were notified to the NPRS in 2010, compared to 58...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2012
Nuance Opens International Headquarters In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that Nuance Communications, Inc., a leading provider of voice and language solutions for global business and consumers, i...
Nuance Opens International Headquarters In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that Nuance Communications, Inc., a leading provider of voice and language solutions for global business and consumers, i...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
Transport Minister Says Public Sector Pay Increases 'Should Be Deferred'
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said that at a time when services for the public are being cut, public sector pay increments should be deferred. While Mr Varadkar acknowledged that increments...
Transport Minister Says Public Sector Pay Increases 'Should Be Deferred'
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said that at a time when services for the public are being cut, public sector pay increments should be deferred. While Mr Varadkar acknowledged that increments...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
Sinn Fein Finance Minister Wants To Pay For Car With Unused Expenses
It has been revealed that Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty wants to put a surplus in travel expenses claim, €8,000, towards the cost of a recent car purchase. It is the first time that a TD...
Sinn Fein Finance Minister Wants To Pay For Car With Unused Expenses
It has been revealed that Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty wants to put a surplus in travel expenses claim, €8,000, towards the cost of a recent car purchase. It is the first time that a TD...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
James Nolan Funeral Held In Blessington
The funeral of James Nolan, who died in Poland during the European football championships, has taken place today in Blessignton, Co Wicklow Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral mass of the s...
James Nolan Funeral Held In Blessington
The funeral of James Nolan, who died in Poland during the European football championships, has taken place today in Blessignton, Co Wicklow Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral mass of the s...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
Two Arrested In Connection With Journalists Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man in Dublin city centre at the weekend. Eugene Moloney, a former Irish Independent journalist, died following a suspected a...
Two Arrested In Connection With Journalists Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man in Dublin city centre at the weekend. Eugene Moloney, a former Irish Independent journalist, died following a suspected a...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
Government Won't Rule Out Increased Taxes And Further Cuts
A rise in income tax and cuts to social welfare cannot be ruled out, the government has warned as it examines its options for the next Budget. This time last year, both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanai...
Government Won't Rule Out Increased Taxes And Further Cuts
A rise in income tax and cuts to social welfare cannot be ruled out, the government has warned as it examines its options for the next Budget. This time last year, both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanai...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
State Foots The Bill For Cleaning Up Illegal Dumping Sites
The cost of cleaning up more than 13 illegal dumps across the country will be almost €250m, the Irish Independent has reported. Over €135m has already been spent with a further €100m expected to be p...
State Foots The Bill For Cleaning Up Illegal Dumping Sites
The cost of cleaning up more than 13 illegal dumps across the country will be almost €250m, the Irish Independent has reported. Over €135m has already been spent with a further €100m expected to be p...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2012
Mystery Blaze At Merrion Inn
The owner of well-known pub, the Merrion Inn, which was gutted by fire early yesterday, has said he is unsure of its exact cause. Proprietor of the bar on south Dublin's Merrion Road, Eamonn McCormac...
Mystery Blaze At Merrion Inn
The owner of well-known pub, the Merrion Inn, which was gutted by fire early yesterday, has said he is unsure of its exact cause. Proprietor of the bar on south Dublin's Merrion Road, Eamonn McCormac...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
Ex-Christian Brother Charged With 138 Counts Of Sexual Assault
A former Christian Brother has been charged with 138 counts of indecent assault on boys at a primary school in Limerick city more than 30 years ago. Séamus Treacy, 70, of Ashton Close, Swords, Dublin...
Ex-Christian Brother Charged With 138 Counts Of Sexual Assault
A former Christian Brother has been charged with 138 counts of indecent assault on boys at a primary school in Limerick city more than 30 years ago. Séamus Treacy, 70, of Ashton Close, Swords, Dublin...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
13-Year-Old Dies Just Hours After Hurling Match
A teenage boy died from a suspected asthma attack just hours after a hurling match. 13-year-old James Long, from Limerick, scored the winning goal for his team, but a short time later he was rushed f...
13-Year-Old Dies Just Hours After Hurling Match
A teenage boy died from a suspected asthma attack just hours after a hurling match. 13-year-old James Long, from Limerick, scored the winning goal for his team, but a short time later he was rushed f...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
Two Killed In Longford Road Crash
Two men have died and two others seriously injured in single-vehicle road crash in Co Longford. The incident happened on the Longford to Kenagh Road at Craane, near Ballymacormack, at 12.30am. Two m...
Two Killed In Longford Road Crash
Two men have died and two others seriously injured in single-vehicle road crash in Co Longford. The incident happened on the Longford to Kenagh Road at Craane, near Ballymacormack, at 12.30am. Two m...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
Boy Maimed By Pipe Bomb Undergoing Further Tests
A young boy, who suffered serious injuries when he picked up a pipe bomb left on the doorstep of his home, was last night undergoing further medical tests. Five-year-old PJ Duffy remained in a seriou...
Boy Maimed By Pipe Bomb Undergoing Further Tests
A young boy, who suffered serious injuries when he picked up a pipe bomb left on the doorstep of his home, was last night undergoing further medical tests. Five-year-old PJ Duffy remained in a seriou...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
€5000 Fine For Man Who Broke Workmates Arm With Golf Club
A man who broke a work colleague’s arm with a golf club has escaped a jail sentence after he paid his victim €5,000 compensation. Henry Bates, 31, of St Aongus’s Crescent, Tallaght, pleaded guilty t...
€5000 Fine For Man Who Broke Workmates Arm With Golf Club
A man who broke a work colleague’s arm with a golf club has escaped a jail sentence after he paid his victim €5,000 compensation. Henry Bates, 31, of St Aongus’s Crescent, Tallaght, pleaded guilty t...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
Wife Tells Sexual Assault Trial Accused Is 'Kind And Gentle'
A businessman accused of sexually assaulting a woman as she walked home has been described as "a kind and gentle man" by his wife. 51-year-old Anthony Lyons, an aviation broker from Griffith Avenue i...
Wife Tells Sexual Assault Trial Accused Is 'Kind And Gentle'
A businessman accused of sexually assaulting a woman as she walked home has been described as "a kind and gentle man" by his wife. 51-year-old Anthony Lyons, an aviation broker from Griffith Avenue i...
Irish News, Jun 22, 2012
UCDs New €50m Sports Centre Opens Monday
University College Dublin will open a new €50 million sports and fitness complex, which includes the State’s third Olympic-specification swimming pool, on Monday. The UCD Sport Fitness student centre...
UCDs New €50m Sports Centre Opens Monday
University College Dublin will open a new €50 million sports and fitness complex, which includes the State’s third Olympic-specification swimming pool, on Monday. The UCD Sport Fitness student centre...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Body Confirmed As Missing Wicklow Man James Nolan
The body recovered yesterday from a river in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz has been identified as missing Wicklow man James Nolan, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore confirmed last night. “It was with great sadne...
Body Confirmed As Missing Wicklow Man James Nolan
The body recovered yesterday from a river in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz has been identified as missing Wicklow man James Nolan, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore confirmed last night. “It was with great sadne...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
5-Year-Old Who Picked Up Pipe Bomb In 'Serious But Stable' Condition
A bicycle helmet saved a young schoolboy, who lost part of his hand, from serious head injury when a pipe bomb exploded after he picked it up yesterday morning. Gardai said that five-year-old PJ Duff...
5-Year-Old Who Picked Up Pipe Bomb In 'Serious But Stable' Condition
A bicycle helmet saved a young schoolboy, who lost part of his hand, from serious head injury when a pipe bomb exploded after he picked it up yesterday morning. Gardai said that five-year-old PJ Duff...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Constituency Commission Report Recommends Sweeping Changes
Sweeping changes to Dáil boundaries and the overall number of TDs, have been proposed by the Constituency Commission. It report has recommended a reduction in the number of TDs from 166 to 158 and th...
Constituency Commission Report Recommends Sweeping Changes
Sweeping changes to Dáil boundaries and the overall number of TDs, have been proposed by the Constituency Commission. It report has recommended a reduction in the number of TDs from 166 to 158 and th...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Further Delays In Michaela McAreavey Murder Trial
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters. Yes...
Further Delays In Michaela McAreavey Murder Trial
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters. Yes...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Two Arrested In Investigation In Seamus Doherty Death
Two people have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the death of a pensioner in Co Donegal. Seamus Doherty, 67, was found strangled at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning. He w...
Two Arrested In Investigation In Seamus Doherty Death
Two people have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the death of a pensioner in Co Donegal. Seamus Doherty, 67, was found strangled at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning. He w...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Galway Turf Cutters Hold Overnight Protest
Turf cutters staged an overnight protest at a protected Galway bog at government restrictions on cutting turf there. Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed t...
Galway Turf Cutters Hold Overnight Protest
Turf cutters staged an overnight protest at a protected Galway bog at government restrictions on cutting turf there. Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed t...
Irish News, Jun 21, 2012
Four Years For Man Who Shoot Cousin Twice Over Will Dispute
A man was jailed for four years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to shooting his cousin twice in the legs with a shotgun in a dispute over his mothers will. Vincent O'Donnell, 47, a hairdresser, of ...
Four Years For Man Who Shoot Cousin Twice Over Will Dispute
A man was jailed for four years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to shooting his cousin twice in the legs with a shotgun in a dispute over his mothers will. Vincent O'Donnell, 47, a hairdresser, of ...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
U2 Bass Player Expected To Appear In Court For Theft Trial
Adam Clayton, bass player with U2, is expected to take the stand today in the trial of his former PA and housekeeper, who is accused of stealing almost €3 million from him. 48-year-old Carol Hawkins ...
U2 Bass Player Expected To Appear In Court For Theft Trial
Adam Clayton, bass player with U2, is expected to take the stand today in the trial of his former PA and housekeeper, who is accused of stealing almost €3 million from him. 48-year-old Carol Hawkins ...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
Prison Governor Summoned To Court Over Early Release Of Prisoner
The Governor of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise is to be summonsed to appear before a District Court judge in Athlone next week to explain why a prisoner was released yesterday, just five days into ...
Prison Governor Summoned To Court Over Early Release Of Prisoner
The Governor of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise is to be summonsed to appear before a District Court judge in Athlone next week to explain why a prisoner was released yesterday, just five days into ...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
Government Report Finds Pre-School Children Overweight
Almost a quarter of pre-school children are overweight or obese, a new government-funded study has shown. The study, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and conducted by rese...
Government Report Finds Pre-School Children Overweight
Almost a quarter of pre-school children are overweight or obese, a new government-funded study has shown. The study, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and conducted by rese...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
Body Found During Search For Missing Irish Man In Poland
The Department of Foreign Affairs have said that Polish police searching for missing Irish soccer fan James Nolan have recovered a body. It is understood the body is that of a man but has not yet bee...
Body Found During Search For Missing Irish Man In Poland
The Department of Foreign Affairs have said that Polish police searching for missing Irish soccer fan James Nolan have recovered a body. It is understood the body is that of a man but has not yet bee...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
Politicians Get Advice On Holding Power From Psychologist
In the hopes of helping ministers and TDs deal with the benefits and dangers of holding power a shrink has been called in to give a talk to politicians. Renowned psychologist and expert in the effect...
Politicians Get Advice On Holding Power From Psychologist
In the hopes of helping ministers and TDs deal with the benefits and dangers of holding power a shrink has been called in to give a talk to politicians. Renowned psychologist and expert in the effect...
Irish News, Jun 20, 2012
Air Ambulance Crash Lands After Hitting Power Lines
An air ambulance helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a field yesterday after it collided with power lines while responding to an urgent call. The Air Corps EC-135 was en route from ...
Air Ambulance Crash Lands After Hitting Power Lines
An air ambulance helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a field yesterday after it collided with power lines while responding to an urgent call. The Air Corps EC-135 was en route from ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost for some and some fog patches in places. Cloudier around the coast of Country Down where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
