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Irish News, May 20, 2014
Fine Gael Call For Commercial Rate Freeze
Freezing commercial rates would benefit business in Ireland, Fine Gael has said, as it outlined its election manifesto. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment, Richard Bruton said that while s...
Fine Gael Call For Commercial Rate Freeze
Freezing commercial rates would benefit business in Ireland, Fine Gael has said, as it outlined its election manifesto. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment, Richard Bruton said that while s...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Fisherman Rescued From Lobster Buoy After Boat Sinks
A local fishing boat has rescued a fisherman left clinging to a lobster buoy when his boat sank off Tullagh Beach, Co Donegal. The alarm was raised just before 2pm on Sunday when a man tending sheep ...
Fisherman Rescued From Lobster Buoy After Boat Sinks
A local fishing boat has rescued a fisherman left clinging to a lobster buoy when his boat sank off Tullagh Beach, Co Donegal. The alarm was raised just before 2pm on Sunday when a man tending sheep ...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population li...
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population li...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Cyclist Safety Must Be Prioritised - FF
A coordinated plan is needed to encourage and protest cyclists on Ireland's roads, Fianna Fáil have said. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, five cyclists died and some 690 were inj...
Cyclist Safety Must Be Prioritised - FF
A coordinated plan is needed to encourage and protest cyclists on Ireland's roads, Fianna Fáil have said. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, five cyclists died and some 690 were inj...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
New Animal Welfare Regulations Welcomed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has announced new animal welfare measures, which include new horse regulations and a review of the Control of Horses Act. Welcoming the...
New Animal Welfare Regulations Welcomed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has announced new animal welfare measures, which include new horse regulations and a review of the Control of Horses Act. Welcoming the...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Revenue May Destroy Seized Rhino Horns
Eight rhino tusks, worth an estimated €2 million, may be destroyed despite revenue officials keeping them secured in a secret high-security location for the last four years. The horns were seized by ...
Revenue May Destroy Seized Rhino Horns
Eight rhino tusks, worth an estimated €2 million, may be destroyed despite revenue officials keeping them secured in a secret high-security location for the last four years. The horns were seized by ...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Donkey Sanctuary Staff Strike Over Redundancies
Staff at the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Co Cork have commenced a work stoppage in protest over 16 redundancies made at the organisation. The staff, represented by SIPTU, are in dispute with mana...
Donkey Sanctuary Staff Strike Over Redundancies
Staff at the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Co Cork have commenced a work stoppage in protest over 16 redundancies made at the organisation. The staff, represented by SIPTU, are in dispute with mana...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
Man Arrested After Forcing Woman To Withdraw Money From ATM
Gardaí in Terenure have arrested a man in connection with a carjacking last Friday. In the incident, a woman was stopped at traffic lights when a man got in to the back of her car. He claimed to have...
Man Arrested After Forcing Woman To Withdraw Money From ATM
Gardaí in Terenure have arrested a man in connection with a carjacking last Friday. In the incident, a woman was stopped at traffic lights when a man got in to the back of her car. He claimed to have...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
NRA Announce Plans for New Motorway Services
Proposals for more than a dozen new motorway service stations have been revealed by the National Roads Authority (NRA). A number of new facilities have been proposed across the motorway network, aime...
NRA Announce Plans for New Motorway Services
Proposals for more than a dozen new motorway service stations have been revealed by the National Roads Authority (NRA). A number of new facilities have been proposed across the motorway network, aime...
Irish News, May 19, 2014
EU Committee Rule To Allow Gardaí Union Representation
The European Committee of Social Rights has ruled that Gardaí should be allowed to join unions, negotiate wages and strikes. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pádraig MacLochlain...
EU Committee Rule To Allow Gardaí Union Representation
The European Committee of Social Rights has ruled that Gardaí should be allowed to join unions, negotiate wages and strikes. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pádraig MacLochlain...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Oxford International To Create 50 Jobs In Cork
Information Technology and Engineering recruitment specialists Oxford International, a division of On Assignment, announced a new €16 million investment at its Cork-based European headquarters which w...
Oxford International To Create 50 Jobs In Cork
Information Technology and Engineering recruitment specialists Oxford International, a division of On Assignment, announced a new €16 million investment at its Cork-based European headquarters which w...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
A man has taken to hospital after being stabbed in Co Wexford. The male, 34, was stabbed at a house on Grange Road at around 9.30pm on Thursday night. His condition is described as serious but stabl...
Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
A man has taken to hospital after being stabbed in Co Wexford. The male, 34, was stabbed at a house on Grange Road at around 9.30pm on Thursday night. His condition is described as serious but stabl...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Man Dies Fleeing Raid On Garda Officers Home
A man has died following a raid on the home of senior garda officers in Co Waterford. According to reports it is believed that the man was part of group who attacked the home of senior garda officer ...
Man Dies Fleeing Raid On Garda Officers Home
A man has died following a raid on the home of senior garda officers in Co Waterford. According to reports it is believed that the man was part of group who attacked the home of senior garda officer ...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
E-Cigarettes Need To Be Regulated - FG
E-cigarettes are posing a very real threat to the health of our children and it is time for Ireland to take the lead and regulate the use of such devices, Fine Gael has said. Dun Laoghaire TD and mem...
E-Cigarettes Need To Be Regulated - FG
E-cigarettes are posing a very real threat to the health of our children and it is time for Ireland to take the lead and regulate the use of such devices, Fine Gael has said. Dun Laoghaire TD and mem...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Sinn Féin Pledge To 'Root Out Corruption Once And For All'
Sinn Féin has pledged to "root out" corruption "once and for all". Gerry Adams made the pledge at the launch of party's Local Government Manifesto, saying that if successful, Sinn Féin councillors wo...
Sinn Féin Pledge To 'Root Out Corruption Once And For All'
Sinn Féin has pledged to "root out" corruption "once and for all". Gerry Adams made the pledge at the launch of party's Local Government Manifesto, saying that if successful, Sinn Féin councillors wo...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Hospital Warns Patients About Wild Foxes On Grounds
Signs have been posted around the grounds of the Rotunda Hospital warning about wild foxes. The signs warn that while the animals "may look cute" they are wild and inquisitive animals. Patients are u...
Hospital Warns Patients About Wild Foxes On Grounds
Signs have been posted around the grounds of the Rotunda Hospital warning about wild foxes. The signs warn that while the animals "may look cute" they are wild and inquisitive animals. Patients are u...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Charity Urge Online Ad Site To Remove Animal Ads
An animal charity has said that research conducted into online trading of animals has left them "shocked at the enormity of animal abuse and the unacceptable volume of puppy trading that has been unea...
Charity Urge Online Ad Site To Remove Animal Ads
An animal charity has said that research conducted into online trading of animals has left them "shocked at the enormity of animal abuse and the unacceptable volume of puppy trading that has been unea...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
Dáil Hears Call For Express Postal Service For Driving License Applicants
An express postal service should be established for driving license applications and renewals, Fianna Fáil have said. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Galway East Deputy Michael Kitt the new NDLS ...
Dáil Hears Call For Express Postal Service For Driving License Applicants
An express postal service should be established for driving license applications and renewals, Fianna Fáil have said. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Galway East Deputy Michael Kitt the new NDLS ...
Irish News, May 16, 2014
New Expanded Search Launched For Missing Dublin Men
A fresh has begun for two Dublin men who went missing two months ago. Gardaí say that the a search has begun along the border of counties Cavan and Meath. They are searching for Eoin O'Conno and Ant...
New Expanded Search Launched For Missing Dublin Men
A fresh has begun for two Dublin men who went missing two months ago. Gardaí say that the a search has begun along the border of counties Cavan and Meath. They are searching for Eoin O'Conno and Ant...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Minister For Justice And Equality Makes Official Statement On Guerin Report
The Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has given an official statement to the Dáil on the report about accusation made against An Garda Síochána by Seán Guerin SC The minister open...
Minister For Justice And Equality Makes Official Statement On Guerin Report
The Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has given an official statement to the Dáil on the report about accusation made against An Garda Síochána by Seán Guerin SC The minister open...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Investigation Launches Into Third Baby Death At Maternity Ward
A new investigation has begun into the death of a baby at the maternity unit in Cavan hospital on Wednesday morning. It is the third baby to die in the last 18 months at the busy maternity unit, with...
Investigation Launches Into Third Baby Death At Maternity Ward
A new investigation has begun into the death of a baby at the maternity unit in Cavan hospital on Wednesday morning. It is the third baby to die in the last 18 months at the busy maternity unit, with...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Almost €500,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Co Meath
Cannabis worth an estimated €480,000 has been seized by garda in Co Meath. Garda say that the find was made as part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation. A 24-year-old man was arrested at the sc...
Almost €500,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Co Meath
Cannabis worth an estimated €480,000 has been seized by garda in Co Meath. Garda say that the find was made as part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation. A 24-year-old man was arrested at the sc...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Competition To Find Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneurs
A new competition to find Ireland's best young entrepreneurs has been launched by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton. The competition is open to anyone aged 30 and under, a...
Competition To Find Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneurs
A new competition to find Ireland's best young entrepreneurs has been launched by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton. The competition is open to anyone aged 30 and under, a...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Dublin Home
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with shots fired a house on Beaver Street on about 22:30 on Wednesday. It is understood that two people where in the house at the time o...
Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Dublin Home
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with shots fired a house on Beaver Street on about 22:30 on Wednesday. It is understood that two people where in the house at the time o...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Appeal For Information Following Early Morning Assault
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for information following an assault in the city on Thursday morning. A man, said to in his 30s, was attacked outside a shop in Summerhill shortly after 9am. He is bein...
Appeal For Information Following Early Morning Assault
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for information following an assault in the city on Thursday morning. A man, said to in his 30s, was attacked outside a shop in Summerhill shortly after 9am. He is bein...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Strategy For Construction Sector To Focus On Homes And Jobs
The government has launched its new Strategy for the Construction Sector, which it says will provide homes and create jobs. Leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Tra...
Strategy For Construction Sector To Focus On Homes And Jobs
The government has launched its new Strategy for the Construction Sector, which it says will provide homes and create jobs. Leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Tra...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Garda Resources Needed Amid Rising Burglary Rates In Cork
Concerns have been raised following the publication of garda figures showing 453 burglaries in Cork in the first five months of the year. Fianna Fail TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has ca...
Garda Resources Needed Amid Rising Burglary Rates In Cork
Concerns have been raised following the publication of garda figures showing 453 burglaries in Cork in the first five months of the year. Fianna Fail TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has ca...
Irish News, May 15, 2014
Govt Medical Card Policy 'Unjustifiable And Indefensible' - SF
The government has been accused of pursing a policy on medical cards that is "unjustifiable," "indefensible" and "it needs to stop." Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams made the accusations during the party...
Govt Medical Card Policy 'Unjustifiable And Indefensible' - SF
The government has been accused of pursing a policy on medical cards that is "unjustifiable," "indefensible" and "it needs to stop." Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams made the accusations during the party...
Irish News, May 14, 2014
Govt Agree 'Comprehensive Response' To Guerin Report
Minister for Justice and Equality France Fitzgerald has announced that the government has agreed to a "comprehensive response" to the recently published Guerin Report. Following the publication the g...
Govt Agree 'Comprehensive Response' To Guerin Report
Minister for Justice and Equality France Fitzgerald has announced that the government has agreed to a "comprehensive response" to the recently published Guerin Report. Following the publication the g...
Irish News, May 14, 2014
Local Authorities Struggle With Level Of Water Leaks
Local authorities are struggling to deal with water leaks, despite Irish Water saying that it will introduce a new approach to tackle the problem. It is understood that the level of leaks across the ...
Local Authorities Struggle With Level Of Water Leaks
Local authorities are struggling to deal with water leaks, despite Irish Water saying that it will introduce a new approach to tackle the problem. It is understood that the level of leaks across the ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
