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Irish News, Jan 26, 2015
Snow To Return On Wednesday
Met Éireann has warned of more sleet and snow expected to return on Wednesday of this week. The forecaster said that "several centimetres" of snow is expected across the country, with "bitterly cold"...
Snow To Return On Wednesday
Met Éireann has warned of more sleet and snow expected to return on Wednesday of this week. The forecaster said that "several centimetres" of snow is expected across the country, with "bitterly cold"...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2015
New Passport Card Introduced
A new credit-card sized passport is to be issued as a supplement to the current Irish passport. The new card will cost €35, be valid for five years and will include the carriers name, date-of-birth, ...
New Passport Card Introduced
A new credit-card sized passport is to be issued as a supplement to the current Irish passport. The new card will cost €35, be valid for five years and will include the carriers name, date-of-birth, ...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2015
Health Minister Seeks Advice On Blood Donations From Gay Men
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar said that he is seeking advice from the Chief Medical Officer on reviewing the ban on gay men donating blood. In a statement Mr Varadkar said he favoured a deferral p...
Health Minister Seeks Advice On Blood Donations From Gay Men
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar said that he is seeking advice from the Chief Medical Officer on reviewing the ban on gay men donating blood. In a statement Mr Varadkar said he favoured a deferral p...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2015
Aer Lingus Considers New Takeover Proposal
Aer Lingus is considering a new takeover offer from International Airlines Group (IAG). The improved offer was revealed in a statement made by the airline to the Stock Exchange this morning, which st...
Aer Lingus Considers New Takeover Proposal
Aer Lingus is considering a new takeover offer from International Airlines Group (IAG). The improved offer was revealed in a statement made by the airline to the Stock Exchange this morning, which st...
Irish News, Jan 26, 2015
One Hundred New Jobs For Limerick
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Limerick as part of expansion plans announced by the Viagogo Group. The company, an online marketplace for tickets to sporting and music events, is doubling ...
One Hundred New Jobs For Limerick
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Limerick as part of expansion plans announced by the Viagogo Group. The company, an online marketplace for tickets to sporting and music events, is doubling ...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
One Hundred New Jobs For Dublin
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Dublin by software company Brite:Bill. The company, which produces billing software, said that half of the new positions will be filled this year, and the re...
One Hundred New Jobs For Dublin
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Dublin by software company Brite:Bill. The company, which produces billing software, said that half of the new positions will be filled this year, and the re...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
140 Jobs Lost In Bose Closure Announcement
The Bose Corporation has announced that it will close its Carrickmacross facility in Co Monaghan in April, with the loss of 140 jobs. It is understood that employees at the plant were told of the clo...
140 Jobs Lost In Bose Closure Announcement
The Bose Corporation has announced that it will close its Carrickmacross facility in Co Monaghan in April, with the loss of 140 jobs. It is understood that employees at the plant were told of the clo...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Bomb Making Components Recovered In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin requested the assistance of Army bomb experts after bomb making components were found. According to garda the incident began at about 12:30 on Thursday afternoon when components wher...
Bomb Making Components Recovered In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin requested the assistance of Army bomb experts after bomb making components were found. According to garda the incident began at about 12:30 on Thursday afternoon when components wher...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Renewed Appeal For Information On 2003 Murder
Gardai have renewed an appeal for information about the 2003 murder of Niall Mulvihill. Mr Mulvihill was fatally wounded in a shooting at Spencer Dock Bridge, Dublin 1, around 21:30 on 23 January, 20...
Renewed Appeal For Information On 2003 Murder
Gardai have renewed an appeal for information about the 2003 murder of Niall Mulvihill. Mr Mulvihill was fatally wounded in a shooting at Spencer Dock Bridge, Dublin 1, around 21:30 on 23 January, 20...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
NBRU Ballot Members On Irish Rail Strike Action
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) is to ballot its members over potential industrial action, claiming that Irish Rail failed to meet with unions to discuss driver compensation. The NBRU claim th...
NBRU Ballot Members On Irish Rail Strike Action
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) is to ballot its members over potential industrial action, claiming that Irish Rail failed to meet with unions to discuss driver compensation. The NBRU claim th...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Irish Nationals To Be Deported From Australia Over Roofing Scam
Twenty four Irish nationals are to be deported from Australia over an alleged roofing repair scam. A post on a Western Australia Police Facebook page confirmed that five men and two juveniles had bee...
Irish Nationals To Be Deported From Australia Over Roofing Scam
Twenty four Irish nationals are to be deported from Australia over an alleged roofing repair scam. A post on a Western Australia Police Facebook page confirmed that five men and two juveniles had bee...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Stabbing In Dublin 15
A man in his 30s is in a stable condition in hospital after being found with a number of stab wounds on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to Littlepace Road, Dublin 15 at about 02:45 on ...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Stabbing In Dublin 15
A man in his 30s is in a stable condition in hospital after being found with a number of stab wounds on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to Littlepace Road, Dublin 15 at about 02:45 on ...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Sinn Féin Calls For Action To End Fuel Laundering
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said that the only way to end illegal fuel laundering is to end the "differential between agricultural and non-agricultural diesel". Mr Adams made the comments following ...
Sinn Féin Calls For Action To End Fuel Laundering
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said that the only way to end illegal fuel laundering is to end the "differential between agricultural and non-agricultural diesel". Mr Adams made the comments following ...
Irish News, Jan 23, 2015
Maternity Hospitals 'Are Safe' - Minister Varadkar
As the Health Service Executive continues to investigate claims of "serious deficiencies" in maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar said hospitals are "safe". Speaki...
Maternity Hospitals 'Are Safe' - Minister Varadkar
As the Health Service Executive continues to investigate claims of "serious deficiencies" in maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar said hospitals are "safe". Speaki...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Man Charged With Dún Laoghaire Murder Is Victim's Son
The man charged with the murder of a 65-year-old woman in Dún Laoghaire this week is the victims son. 30-year-old Fionn Braidwood appeared before Dún Laoghaire District Court charged with the murder ...
Man Charged With Dún Laoghaire Murder Is Victim's Son
The man charged with the murder of a 65-year-old woman in Dún Laoghaire this week is the victims son. 30-year-old Fionn Braidwood appeared before Dún Laoghaire District Court charged with the murder ...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Body Washed Ashore In East Cork
Gardaí have removed a body washed ashore near Glounthaune in east Cork. It is understood the body came ashore close to the Midleton rail line, and is believed to have been brought there on tidal wate...
Body Washed Ashore In East Cork
Gardaí have removed a body washed ashore near Glounthaune in east Cork. It is understood the body came ashore close to the Midleton rail line, and is believed to have been brought there on tidal wate...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
NAMA Urged To Release Housing
NAMA is being urgedto release property to thousands of homeless people in the North Central area. Sinn Féin's Denis Mitchell said the current housing waiting list is "unacceptably high". She said: "...
NAMA Urged To Release Housing
NAMA is being urgedto release property to thousands of homeless people in the North Central area. Sinn Féin's Denis Mitchell said the current housing waiting list is "unacceptably high". She said: "...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Man Held Over Westmeath Hit-And-Run
Gardaí have arrested a man aged in his 20s in connection with a hit-and-run in Westmeath on Tuesday. A 38-year-old man was left seriously injured after being hit by a car at about 15:00 at Magheraboy...
Man Held Over Westmeath Hit-And-Run
Gardaí have arrested a man aged in his 20s in connection with a hit-and-run in Westmeath on Tuesday. A 38-year-old man was left seriously injured after being hit by a car at about 15:00 at Magheraboy...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Body Recovered In Search For Man Swept Away In River Nore
Gardaí searching for a 33-year-old man have recovered a body from the River Nore in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Officers have been searching for Derek Tyrrell since he was swept away by strong currents ...
Body Recovered In Search For Man Swept Away In River Nore
Gardaí searching for a 33-year-old man have recovered a body from the River Nore in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Officers have been searching for Derek Tyrrell since he was swept away by strong currents ...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Ireland Breached Labour Rights Charter In 10 of 22 Situations - EU Committee
The European Committee of Social Rights has found that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter covering labour rights. According to a report by RTÉ, the committee found that Ireland had b...
Ireland Breached Labour Rights Charter In 10 of 22 Situations - EU Committee
The European Committee of Social Rights has found that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter covering labour rights. According to a report by RTÉ, the committee found that Ireland had b...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Teachers Follow Through On Strike Action
Up to 30,000 teachers are today taking strike action in an ongoing dispute over changes to the Junior Cycle. The teachers are opposed to proposed changes that would see them responsible for assessing...
Teachers Follow Through On Strike Action
Up to 30,000 teachers are today taking strike action in an ongoing dispute over changes to the Junior Cycle. The teachers are opposed to proposed changes that would see them responsible for assessing...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
Govt Announce Wording Of Marriage Equality Referendum
Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality, has published the wording agreed by the government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality. The Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Con...
Govt Announce Wording Of Marriage Equality Referendum
Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality, has published the wording agreed by the government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality. The Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Con...
Irish News, Jan 22, 2015
'Ireland's Most Expensive House' Redevelopment Application Rejected
An Bord Pleanála has rejected an application to redevelop "Ireland's most expensive house". The proposal for Walford, on Shrewsbury Road in Dublin, had sought permission to extend the existing proper...
'Ireland's Most Expensive House' Redevelopment Application Rejected
An Bord Pleanála has rejected an application to redevelop "Ireland's most expensive house". The proposal for Walford, on Shrewsbury Road in Dublin, had sought permission to extend the existing proper...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
HSA And Garda Launch Investigation Into Farm Death
Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations into the death of a man on a farm in Co Kilkenny. According to garda a man, aged in his 60s, died after a tractor roll...
HSA And Garda Launch Investigation Into Farm Death
Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations into the death of a man on a farm in Co Kilkenny. According to garda a man, aged in his 60s, died after a tractor roll...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Transport Minister Urged To Protect 'Strategic Shareholding' In Aer Lingus
The Transport Minister has been urged to block any potential sale of Aer Lingus to IAG. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on transport Timmy Dooley made the call, saying that the state's "strategic shareholdi...
Transport Minister Urged To Protect 'Strategic Shareholding' In Aer Lingus
The Transport Minister has been urged to block any potential sale of Aer Lingus to IAG. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on transport Timmy Dooley made the call, saying that the state's "strategic shareholdi...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Man Arrested Over Dún Laoghaire Murder
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 65-year-old woman in Dublin. Gardaí said that the woman, named Jane Braidwood, was attacked in the kitchen of her home at about 1...
Man Arrested Over Dún Laoghaire Murder
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 65-year-old woman in Dublin. Gardaí said that the woman, named Jane Braidwood, was attacked in the kitchen of her home at about 1...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Wording Of Upcoming Referendums Agreed By Cabinet
The Cabinet has met today to agree the wording on two upcoming referendums to be held this year. It is understood that the wording of both the marriage equality referendum and one on reducing the age...
Wording Of Upcoming Referendums Agreed By Cabinet
The Cabinet has met today to agree the wording on two upcoming referendums to be held this year. It is understood that the wording of both the marriage equality referendum and one on reducing the age...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Appeal Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing missing 17-year-old Letisha Murphy. The teenager, from New Ross, Co Wexford, has been missing since 14 January. She was last seen at about 20:30 last ...
Appeal Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing missing 17-year-old Letisha Murphy. The teenager, from New Ross, Co Wexford, has been missing since 14 January. She was last seen at about 20:30 last ...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Man Arrested After Four-Hour Stand-Off In Cork
A man has been arrested following a four-hour stand-off with garda in north Cork, according to a report by the Irish Times. It is understood a woman, aged her twenties, called garda at about 02:00 on...
Man Arrested After Four-Hour Stand-Off In Cork
A man has been arrested following a four-hour stand-off with garda in north Cork, according to a report by the Irish Times. It is understood a woman, aged her twenties, called garda at about 02:00 on...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2015
Cash Seized During Drug Raid
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of €85,000 in cash at a flat in Cork city. It is understood members of the Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad uncovered the cash during a drug r...
Cash Seized During Drug Raid
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of €85,000 in cash at a flat in Cork city. It is understood members of the Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad uncovered the cash during a drug r...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
