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Irish News, Mar 11, 2013
IFA To Protest Outside Dublin Castle
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President John Bryan said that farmers would be protesting outside Dublin Castle today to coincide with the visit of EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos. It ...
IFA To Protest Outside Dublin Castle
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President John Bryan said that farmers would be protesting outside Dublin Castle today to coincide with the visit of EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos. It ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2013
Minister Releases Number Of Child Abduction Cases
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today released the 2012 figures on applications dealt with in his Department by the Central Authority for Child Abduction. The key fi...
Minister Releases Number Of Child Abduction Cases
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today released the 2012 figures on applications dealt with in his Department by the Central Authority for Child Abduction. The key fi...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
IMF Head Praises Irish Fiscal Success
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has congratulated Finance Minister Michael Noonan and the government on Ireland's success in meeting its IMF programme. The IMF head was de...
IMF Head Praises Irish Fiscal Success
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has congratulated Finance Minister Michael Noonan and the government on Ireland's success in meeting its IMF programme. The IMF head was de...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Limerick Man Goes On Trial For The Murder Of Martin Purcell
A Limerick man has gone on trial accused of the murder of Martin Purcell who was fatally stabbed 41 times at his home. Gerard Manning denies killing the the 54-year-old at an apartment on Wickham Str...
Limerick Man Goes On Trial For The Murder Of Martin Purcell
A Limerick man has gone on trial accused of the murder of Martin Purcell who was fatally stabbed 41 times at his home. Gerard Manning denies killing the the 54-year-old at an apartment on Wickham Str...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Former Ceann Comhairle Dr. John O'Connell Dies
The Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett TD has expressed his sincere sympathy to the family of former Ceann Comhairle Dr. John O'Connell who passed away peacefully earlier this morning. Mr Barrett said: "Jo...
Former Ceann Comhairle Dr. John O'Connell Dies
The Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett TD has expressed his sincere sympathy to the family of former Ceann Comhairle Dr. John O'Connell who passed away peacefully earlier this morning. Mr Barrett said: "Jo...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Summercove National School Removed From Priority List
Fianna Fáil Senator Denis O'Donovan has slammed the Education Minister for removing Summercove National School from the priority list for a new school building despite the fact it has been on this lis...
Summercove National School Removed From Priority List
Fianna Fáil Senator Denis O'Donovan has slammed the Education Minister for removing Summercove National School from the priority list for a new school building despite the fact it has been on this lis...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Women's Role Overlooked - McDonald
Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said women deserve more recognition for their role in history. Speaking on International Women's Day ahead of an event to be held in Dublin tonight celeb...
Women's Role Overlooked - McDonald
Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said women deserve more recognition for their role in history. Speaking on International Women's Day ahead of an event to be held in Dublin tonight celeb...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
€669m Saved Through Controlled Measures
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has today published details of how savings of €669 million were achieved in 2012 through a broad range of control measures across Department of So...
€669m Saved Through Controlled Measures
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has today published details of how savings of €669 million were achieved in 2012 through a broad range of control measures across Department of So...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Alcohol Consumption Falls
Alcohol consumption in Ireland has dropped. A paper commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows a by 12.5% dip between 2007 and 2012. Consumption has fallen by 19.1% since cons...
Alcohol Consumption Falls
Alcohol consumption in Ireland has dropped. A paper commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows a by 12.5% dip between 2007 and 2012. Consumption has fallen by 19.1% since cons...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Social Welfare Clampdown Saves Millions
The Department of Social Protection has saved a reported €669m through a clampdown on social welfare fraud. The review of social welfare claims were carried out, and most of the savings came from rev...
Social Welfare Clampdown Saves Millions
The Department of Social Protection has saved a reported €669m through a clampdown on social welfare fraud. The review of social welfare claims were carried out, and most of the savings came from rev...
Irish News, Mar 8, 2013
Gun Attack Witnesses Wanted
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an attempted murder after a man was injured during a gun attack in Clondalkin, Dublin. The 20-year-old man was targeted as he walked along Moorefield Avenue sh...
Gun Attack Witnesses Wanted
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an attempted murder after a man was injured during a gun attack in Clondalkin, Dublin. The 20-year-old man was targeted as he walked along Moorefield Avenue sh...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
National Campaign Launches To Oppose New Croke Park Agreement
Four trade unions have launched a joint national campaign to seek a no vote to the proposals for a new Croke Park agreement. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), the Irish Medical Organ...
National Campaign Launches To Oppose New Croke Park Agreement
Four trade unions have launched a joint national campaign to seek a no vote to the proposals for a new Croke Park agreement. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), the Irish Medical Organ...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Dublin Airport's Main Runway Remains Closed After Incident
Dublin airport's main runway is still closed after the nose-wheel of a small plane collapsed. The incident occurred at around 8.40am. The crew on-board the Metroliner craft were not injured in the i...
Dublin Airport's Main Runway Remains Closed After Incident
Dublin airport's main runway is still closed after the nose-wheel of a small plane collapsed. The incident occurred at around 8.40am. The crew on-board the Metroliner craft were not injured in the i...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Five Held Over Fatal Shooting
Five men are to be questioned by garda in connection with a fatal shooting in Co Meath yesterday. Peter Butterly from Dunleer was shot dead as he sat in a car outside the Huntsman Inn bar at around 2...
Five Held Over Fatal Shooting
Five men are to be questioned by garda in connection with a fatal shooting in Co Meath yesterday. Peter Butterly from Dunleer was shot dead as he sat in a car outside the Huntsman Inn bar at around 2...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Deaths Of Father And Daughter A 'Tragic Accident'
Gardai have reported that they are treating the deaths of a father and daughter as a 'tragic accident'. Their bodies were recovered from the sea in west Cork close to their home, following an extensi...
Deaths Of Father And Daughter A 'Tragic Accident'
Gardai have reported that they are treating the deaths of a father and daughter as a 'tragic accident'. Their bodies were recovered from the sea in west Cork close to their home, following an extensi...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Nicky Byrne Selected As Grand Marshal Of St. Patrick's Parade
Westlife member Nicky Byrne has been selected as Grand Marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Festival Parade. A native of Dublin, Byrne was chosen by Festival organisers for his outstanding contributio...
Nicky Byrne Selected As Grand Marshal Of St. Patrick's Parade
Westlife member Nicky Byrne has been selected as Grand Marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Festival Parade. A native of Dublin, Byrne was chosen by Festival organisers for his outstanding contributio...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Concerns Over The Future Of The Sunday Business Post
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to seek an urgent meeting with the new owners of the Irish Examiner to clarify the implications for employment at TCH companies about restructuring proposals...
Concerns Over The Future Of The Sunday Business Post
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to seek an urgent meeting with the new owners of the Irish Examiner to clarify the implications for employment at TCH companies about restructuring proposals...
Irish News, Mar 7, 2013
Call For Urgent Response To 280 Job Losses
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has called for an urgent response from Minister Richard Bruton to the closure of a major pharmaceutical plant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow. Deputy Callear...
Call For Urgent Response To 280 Job Losses
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has called for an urgent response from Minister Richard Bruton to the closure of a major pharmaceutical plant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow. Deputy Callear...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Former Cllr Receives Suspended Sentence
A former Fianna Fail councillor has been given a six month suspended sentence and fined €800 for being drunk, dangerous and carrying a knife. Gary O'Flynn, Of Hayfield Drive, Castle Court, had pleade...
Former Cllr Receives Suspended Sentence
A former Fianna Fail councillor has been given a six month suspended sentence and fined €800 for being drunk, dangerous and carrying a knife. Gary O'Flynn, Of Hayfield Drive, Castle Court, had pleade...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A female pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a van while walking on a minor road at Bunnahowen, Glencastle, this morning. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and has been rem...
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A female pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a van while walking on a minor road at Bunnahowen, Glencastle, this morning. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and has been rem...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Bodies Of A Man And His Daughter Found On Co Cork Beach
The bodies of a man and his three-year-old daughter have been found on a beach n west Cork. Gardai received a call from a farm at Foilnamuck, Ballydehob, just before midnight. A major search operati...
Bodies Of A Man And His Daughter Found On Co Cork Beach
The bodies of a man and his three-year-old daughter have been found on a beach n west Cork. Gardai received a call from a farm at Foilnamuck, Ballydehob, just before midnight. A major search operati...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Two Men Arrested Following Heroin Seizure
Two men have been arrested after Gardai seized €112,000 with of heroin in Dublin. The two men, in their late teens, were arrested after Gardai searched a car on the South Circular Road yesterday afte...
Two Men Arrested Following Heroin Seizure
Two men have been arrested after Gardai seized €112,000 with of heroin in Dublin. The two men, in their late teens, were arrested after Gardai searched a car on the South Circular Road yesterday afte...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
10 Closure Orders Served On Food Businesses In February
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that ten Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of February. The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental hea...
10 Closure Orders Served On Food Businesses In February
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that ten Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of February. The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental hea...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Call For Independent Inquiry Into The Death Of Fr Molloy
Senators John Kelly and John Whelan have renewed their call for an independent inquiry into the death of Fr. Niall Molloy, in Clara, Co. Offaly in 1985. "There is an urgent need for justice, accounta...
Call For Independent Inquiry Into The Death Of Fr Molloy
Senators John Kelly and John Whelan have renewed their call for an independent inquiry into the death of Fr. Niall Molloy, in Clara, Co. Offaly in 1985. "There is an urgent need for justice, accounta...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2013
Green Lights To Be Turned On For St Patrick's Day
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) today announced details of the greening of iconic State buildings to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Minister Hayes sai...
Green Lights To Be Turned On For St Patrick's Day
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) today announced details of the greening of iconic State buildings to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Minister Hayes sai...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2013
Jury Hears Phone Call Made By Paul Byrne As Wife Stabs Him To Death
A jury today heard a 999 phone call made by the late Paul Byrne, crying for help as his wife stabbed him to death. The engineer, 48, told the operator, "My wife is stabbing me", "She is trying to kil...
Jury Hears Phone Call Made By Paul Byrne As Wife Stabs Him To Death
A jury today heard a 999 phone call made by the late Paul Byrne, crying for help as his wife stabbed him to death. The engineer, 48, told the operator, "My wife is stabbing me", "She is trying to kil...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2013
Irish Firm Named After Horse DNA Found In Two Birds Eye Products
Birds Eye has confirmed that an Irish processor supplied the meat used in two of its products which were found to have horse DNA in them. In a statement, the frozen food firm said QK Meats in Naas ha...
Irish Firm Named After Horse DNA Found In Two Birds Eye Products
Birds Eye has confirmed that an Irish processor supplied the meat used in two of its products which were found to have horse DNA in them. In a statement, the frozen food firm said QK Meats in Naas ha...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2013
TD's Son Jailed For Serious Motoring Offences
The son of Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has been put behind bars for almost two years for a number of serious motoring offences. Peter Fleming, 22, was also banned from driving for four years. He adm...
TD's Son Jailed For Serious Motoring Offences
The son of Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has been put behind bars for almost two years for a number of serious motoring offences. Peter Fleming, 22, was also banned from driving for four years. He adm...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2013
Bill Published To Reform Criminal Sentencing
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has published a Bill to reform the area of criminal sentencing, in order to improve consistency and enhance public confidence in the system. The prop...
Bill Published To Reform Criminal Sentencing
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has published a Bill to reform the area of criminal sentencing, in order to improve consistency and enhance public confidence in the system. The prop...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2013
Costello Welcomes Aldrin And Jemison To The European Parliament
Dublin MEP Emer Costello has welcomed the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, and the first black woman in space, Mae Jemison, to the European Parliament in Brussels. Costello, who is hosting an exh...
Costello Welcomes Aldrin And Jemison To The European Parliament
Dublin MEP Emer Costello has welcomed the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, and the first black woman in space, Mae Jemison, to the European Parliament in Brussels. Costello, who is hosting an exh...
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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.
