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Irish News, Aug 19, 2013
More Than 50 Arrested At Eminem Gig
Gardai have confirmed 22 people were arrested for public order offences on Saturday night, during a concert by American rapper Eminem. During the event, which was being held at Slane, there were a f...
More Than 50 Arrested At Eminem Gig
Gardai have confirmed 22 people were arrested for public order offences on Saturday night, during a concert by American rapper Eminem. During the event, which was being held at Slane, there were a f...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2013
Seanad Recall 'Is Futile' – Harris
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has said Fianna Fáíl's failed attempt to have the Dáil recalled this next week is an "embarrassing failure" for the party. Mr Harris added that continued effo...
Seanad Recall 'Is Futile' – Harris
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has said Fianna Fáíl's failed attempt to have the Dáil recalled this next week is an "embarrassing failure" for the party. Mr Harris added that continued effo...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2013
'Human Error' Blamed For Exam Paper Mistakes
A report by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) has found that a number of mistakes found in this year's Leaving and Junior Cert examination papers, was due to "human error". The report said tha...
'Human Error' Blamed For Exam Paper Mistakes
A report by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) has found that a number of mistakes found in this year's Leaving and Junior Cert examination papers, was due to "human error". The report said tha...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2013
Call For Safety Standards Audit At Waterford Hospital
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher TD, has called for a full audit of health and safety procedures at Waterford Regional Hospital. The request comes after a HIQA report found unsafe ...
Call For Safety Standards Audit At Waterford Hospital
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher TD, has called for a full audit of health and safety procedures at Waterford Regional Hospital. The request comes after a HIQA report found unsafe ...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2013
Four Irish Siblings Held In Egypt
Concerns are growing after it was reported that four siblings are being held by Egyptian authorities after being caught up in a stand-off at a mosque in Cairo. According to RTÉ, the four Irish citiz...
Four Irish Siblings Held In Egypt
Concerns are growing after it was reported that four siblings are being held by Egyptian authorities after being caught up in a stand-off at a mosque in Cairo. According to RTÉ, the four Irish citiz...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Woman Dies In Co Meath Road Crash
A woman has died in a road accident in Navan, Co Meath. A car and a moped crashed at Kilberry and the female driver of the moped, in her early 50s, was fatally injured. The collision occurred at aro...
Woman Dies In Co Meath Road Crash
A woman has died in a road accident in Navan, Co Meath. A car and a moped crashed at Kilberry and the female driver of the moped, in her early 50s, was fatally injured. The collision occurred at aro...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Dublin Bus Drivers Vote On Labour Court Proposals
Dublin bus drivers are expected to decide today whether or not they will accept proposals for a company cost savings plan. The ballot began on Thursday and will conclude today. The result is expected...
Dublin Bus Drivers Vote On Labour Court Proposals
Dublin bus drivers are expected to decide today whether or not they will accept proposals for a company cost savings plan. The ballot began on Thursday and will conclude today. The result is expected...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Call For Govt To Reconsider The Imposition Of Measures On Public Servants
The ASTI Executive is calling on the Government to reconsider the imposition of unfair and draconian measures on public servants who have already suffered great pain in the name of austerity, as the u...
Call For Govt To Reconsider The Imposition Of Measures On Public Servants
The ASTI Executive is calling on the Government to reconsider the imposition of unfair and draconian measures on public servants who have already suffered great pain in the name of austerity, as the u...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Health Minister Urged To Attend The Seanad
Fianna Fáil Senator Darragh O'Brien has reiterated his call on the Minister for Health to reveal if he will attend the Seanad when it reconvenes next week. The Seanad is to meet for an important deb...
Health Minister Urged To Attend The Seanad
Fianna Fáil Senator Darragh O'Brien has reiterated his call on the Minister for Health to reveal if he will attend the Seanad when it reconvenes next week. The Seanad is to meet for an important deb...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Toddler Attacked By Wild Tapir Is Released From Hospital
A two-year-old girl who was attacked by a wild tapir in Dublin Zoo has been released from hospital. The toddler was discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital on Thursday after a week long sta...
Toddler Attacked By Wild Tapir Is Released From Hospital
A two-year-old girl who was attacked by a wild tapir in Dublin Zoo has been released from hospital. The toddler was discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital on Thursday after a week long sta...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
Ikea Recalls Children's Beds
Ikea is recalling a Kritter or Sniglar junior bed and asking customers to immediately check the date stamp on the label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed. Ikea has received...
Ikea Recalls Children's Beds
Ikea is recalling a Kritter or Sniglar junior bed and asking customers to immediately check the date stamp on the label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed. Ikea has received...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2013
13.5km Tralee Bypass Officially Opens
Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has officially opened the N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road. The N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road Improvement Scheme is 13.5km in length, compr...
13.5km Tralee Bypass Officially Opens
Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has officially opened the N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road. The N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road Improvement Scheme is 13.5km in length, compr...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Fatal Road Crash At Blackrock
Gardai at Blackrock are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Frasctai Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin at approximately 8.40am this morning. The incident occurred when a fema...
Fatal Road Crash At Blackrock
Gardai at Blackrock are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Frasctai Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin at approximately 8.40am this morning. The incident occurred when a fema...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Funding Announced For Social Housing
Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, TD, has announced a €32m funding boost that will provide more than 260 new homes for those in need of housing. A total of €20m in funding will enabl...
Funding Announced For Social Housing
Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, TD, has announced a €32m funding boost that will provide more than 260 new homes for those in need of housing. A total of €20m in funding will enabl...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Gardai Appeal For Missing Siobhan Mc Nulty
Gardai in Letterkenny are seeking assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 44-year-old Siobhan Mc Nulty who has been missing from Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal since Monday. Ms Mc Nulty went ...
Gardai Appeal For Missing Siobhan Mc Nulty
Gardai in Letterkenny are seeking assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 44-year-old Siobhan Mc Nulty who has been missing from Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal since Monday. Ms Mc Nulty went ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
IMO To Meet With EU Commission
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is to meet with the EU Commission on 12 September 2013 to discuss the Irish Government and HSE's ongoing failure to comply with the European Working Time Directive...
IMO To Meet With EU Commission
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is to meet with the EU Commission on 12 September 2013 to discuss the Irish Government and HSE's ongoing failure to comply with the European Working Time Directive...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Two Men Arrested Following Planned Searches
Two men have been arrested after gardai in Limerick seized a handgun, cocaine, cash and ammunition. The discovery was made during planned searched of six houses, outhouses and sheds in the Lower Gera...
Two Men Arrested Following Planned Searches
Two men have been arrested after gardai in Limerick seized a handgun, cocaine, cash and ammunition. The discovery was made during planned searched of six houses, outhouses and sheds in the Lower Gera...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Walsh Concerned For Irish Citizens In Cairo
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Jim Walsh, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make direct contact with Egyptian authorities to express his concern for Irish citizens...
Walsh Concerned For Irish Citizens In Cairo
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Jim Walsh, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make direct contact with Egyptian authorities to express his concern for Irish citizens...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2013
Restored Philip Lynott Statue Is Unveiled
The reinstated Philip Parris Lynott statue on Dublin's Harry Street has been unveiled. The much loved artwork of the Thin Lizzy star, created by artist Paul Daly, was originally unveiled in 2005 and ...
Restored Philip Lynott Statue Is Unveiled
The reinstated Philip Parris Lynott statue on Dublin's Harry Street has been unveiled. The much loved artwork of the Thin Lizzy star, created by artist Paul Daly, was originally unveiled in 2005 and ...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Call For Govt To Protect Women From Further Budget Cuts
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare. Launchi...
Call For Govt To Protect Women From Further Budget Cuts
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare. Launchi...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Irishman Wins Gold At The World Championships
Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD, has congratulated Ireland's newest world champion Rob Heffernan. Deputy Martin commented: "I wish my offer my heartiest congratulations to Rob Heffernan on winn...
Irishman Wins Gold At The World Championships
Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD, has congratulated Ireland's newest world champion Rob Heffernan. Deputy Martin commented: "I wish my offer my heartiest congratulations to Rob Heffernan on winn...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
FOI Legislation Has Severe Limits - FF
Minister Howlin's recently published Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation has severe limits according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming TD. Deputy Fleming ...
FOI Legislation Has Severe Limits - FF
Minister Howlin's recently published Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation has severe limits according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming TD. Deputy Fleming ...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Suspicious Device Found In Co Donegal
Gardaí have sealed off an area in Buncrana, Co Donegal, where a suspicious device has been discovered outside a community centre. It was found on a wall beside the entrance to the centre at around 10...
Suspicious Device Found In Co Donegal
Gardaí have sealed off an area in Buncrana, Co Donegal, where a suspicious device has been discovered outside a community centre. It was found on a wall beside the entrance to the centre at around 10...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Garda Commissioner Welcomes Dundon Conviction
The Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has welcomed the Court result with the conviction of John Dundon for the murder of Shane Geoghegan. Commissioner Callinan said: "Our thoughts and prayers are w...
Garda Commissioner Welcomes Dundon Conviction
The Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has welcomed the Court result with the conviction of John Dundon for the murder of Shane Geoghegan. Commissioner Callinan said: "Our thoughts and prayers are w...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Gardai Appeal To Trace Missing Seamus Higgins
Gardai in Ennis are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 22-year-old Seamus Higgins who has been missing since the 10th August 2013. Seamus was last seen in the area of the ...
Gardai Appeal To Trace Missing Seamus Higgins
Gardai in Ennis are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 22-year-old Seamus Higgins who has been missing since the 10th August 2013. Seamus was last seen in the area of the ...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2013
Minister Congratulates Leaving Cert Students
The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon T.D., has sent his congratulations to the 4,357 Leaving Certificate students in Galway who are receiving their examination results today. 2,892 stu...
Minister Congratulates Leaving Cert Students
The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon T.D., has sent his congratulations to the 4,357 Leaving Certificate students in Galway who are receiving their examination results today. 2,892 stu...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2013
Firearm Found Following Cork Robbery
Gardai have discovered a firearm following a robbery at a house in Cork. The shotgun was found in a field near the home of a businessman at Gluntahaune during searches on Monday. Five men have been ...
Firearm Found Following Cork Robbery
Gardai have discovered a firearm following a robbery at a house in Cork. The shotgun was found in a field near the home of a businessman at Gluntahaune during searches on Monday. Five men have been ...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2013
McSharry Outraged After Patient Is Turned Down For A Procedure
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health Senator Marc MacSharry has expressed his shock and outrage that a patient was initially turned down for a procedure at St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin...
McSharry Outraged After Patient Is Turned Down For A Procedure
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health Senator Marc MacSharry has expressed his shock and outrage that a patient was initially turned down for a procedure at St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2013
Limerick Device Made Safe By Army Disposal Unit
The Army bomb disposal unit has made safe a device in County Limerick. The War of Independence grenade was discovered by a man while he was gardening. Nearby houses were evacuated at around midnight...
Limerick Device Made Safe By Army Disposal Unit
The Army bomb disposal unit has made safe a device in County Limerick. The War of Independence grenade was discovered by a man while he was gardening. Nearby houses were evacuated at around midnight...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2013
Australian Mayor Pays Tribute To Murder Victim Jill Meagher
The Australian mayor has expressed his condolence to the family of Irish woman Jill Meagher who was murdered in Melbourne last September. Oscar Yildiz arrived in the Republic of Ireland today and is ...
Australian Mayor Pays Tribute To Murder Victim Jill Meagher
The Australian mayor has expressed his condolence to the family of Irish woman Jill Meagher who was murdered in Melbourne last September. Oscar Yildiz arrived in the Republic of Ireland today and is ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
