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Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
ESB To Recruit 300 New Apprentices
300 new apprentices are to be recruited over the next five years as part of a large-scale development and recruitment programme announced by ESB. Under the new initiative, announced this morning at t...
ESB To Recruit 300 New Apprentices
300 new apprentices are to be recruited over the next five years as part of a large-scale development and recruitment programme announced by ESB. Under the new initiative, announced this morning at t...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
Phone Charger Believed To Have Caused House Fire
Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning over the dangers of leaving electronic devices plugged in following a fire in Dublin on Sunday. The fire brigade said that a house in Castleknock was destroye...
Phone Charger Believed To Have Caused House Fire
Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning over the dangers of leaving electronic devices plugged in following a fire in Dublin on Sunday. The fire brigade said that a house in Castleknock was destroye...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
Thousands Protest Over Water Charge Protesters Detention
Thousands took to the streets in Dublin on Saturday in a protest over jail sentences given to four anti-water charge protesters. Two protesters were jailed for 28-days and two others for 56-days for ...
Thousands Protest Over Water Charge Protesters Detention
Thousands took to the streets in Dublin on Saturday in a protest over jail sentences given to four anti-water charge protesters. Two protesters were jailed for 28-days and two others for 56-days for ...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
Investigation Launches Into Death On Co Wexford Farm
Gardaí in Co Wexford have launched an investigation into the death of a man on his farm near Ballywilliam. It is understood the body of a 42-year-old man was found in a shed on the farm site early on...
Investigation Launches Into Death On Co Wexford Farm
Gardaí in Co Wexford have launched an investigation into the death of a man on his farm near Ballywilliam. It is understood the body of a 42-year-old man was found in a shed on the farm site early on...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Marriage Equality Referendum Slated For 22 May
The same-sex marriage referendum is slated to be held on Friday 22 May. The date was suggested by Taoiseach Enda Kenny during an interview on RTÉ's Prime Time, during which the Taoiseach said the ref...
Marriage Equality Referendum Slated For 22 May
The same-sex marriage referendum is slated to be held on Friday 22 May. The date was suggested by Taoiseach Enda Kenny during an interview on RTÉ's Prime Time, during which the Taoiseach said the ref...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Man's Body Discovered At Co Tipperary House
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Gardaí said the body is of a 36-year-old man. He was found at a house on McDonagh Street...
Man's Body Discovered At Co Tipperary House
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Gardaí said the body is of a 36-year-old man. He was found at a house on McDonagh Street...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Appeal Issued For Co Mayo Man Missing Since Rag Week
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Mr McNulty, from Swinford, Co Mayo, has not been seen since he left the Connacht Hotel in Renmore to travel to Galway for Rag Week....
Appeal Issued For Co Mayo Man Missing Since Rag Week
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Mr McNulty, from Swinford, Co Mayo, has not been seen since he left the Connacht Hotel in Renmore to travel to Galway for Rag Week....
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Appeal Issued For Missing Co Wexford Teenager
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for help in tracing 17-year-old Starr Carew. The teenager has been missing since 13 February, when she was last seen in the Gimount area of Enniscorthy, at approxim...
Appeal Issued For Missing Co Wexford Teenager
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for help in tracing 17-year-old Starr Carew. The teenager has been missing since 13 February, when she was last seen in the Gimount area of Enniscorthy, at approxim...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Garda Investigate Double Stabbing At House Party
An investigation have been launched after two men stabbed each other at a house party in north Dublin following a prank. It is understood that garda attended the scene in Clonshaugh, after two ambula...
Garda Investigate Double Stabbing At House Party
An investigation have been launched after two men stabbed each other at a house party in north Dublin following a prank. It is understood that garda attended the scene in Clonshaugh, after two ambula...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
Four Water Protestors Jailed For Contempt Of Court
Four water protestors have been jailed for contempt of court. Two of the protesters were given 28-day sentences and another two were jailed for 56 days on Thursday. Dublin Sinn Féin councillor for t...
Four Water Protestors Jailed For Contempt Of Court
Four water protestors have been jailed for contempt of court. Two of the protesters were given 28-day sentences and another two were jailed for 56 days on Thursday. Dublin Sinn Féin councillor for t...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2015
President Higgins To Become Gender Equality 'Champion'
President Michael D Higgins is to become a United Nations "champion" for its HeForShe campaign for gender equality. Speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, President Higgins, announced that he was...
President Higgins To Become Gender Equality 'Champion'
President Michael D Higgins is to become a United Nations "champion" for its HeForShe campaign for gender equality. Speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, President Higgins, announced that he was...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
New National Office For Rare Disease To Be Established
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is to establish a new National Office for Rare Disease, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has confirmed. Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, welcomed t...
New National Office For Rare Disease To Be Established
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is to establish a new National Office for Rare Disease, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has confirmed. Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, welcomed t...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Garda Investigate 'Gang Of Men' On Shop Roof
Gardaí are investigating reports that a "gang of males" were spotted on the roof of a shop in Lusk, Dublin. Garda said they received a number of reports on Wednesday night of men on top of the Villag...
Garda Investigate 'Gang Of Men' On Shop Roof
Gardaí are investigating reports that a "gang of males" were spotted on the roof of a shop in Lusk, Dublin. Garda said they received a number of reports on Wednesday night of men on top of the Villag...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
SIPTU Concerned Over UPC Ireland Jobs
UPC Ireland have announced a "restructuring plan" raising fears for up to 170 jobs, the trade union SIPTU said. The union claims that some of UPC's operations are to be moved to the Philippines, with...
SIPTU Concerned Over UPC Ireland Jobs
UPC Ireland have announced a "restructuring plan" raising fears for up to 170 jobs, the trade union SIPTU said. The union claims that some of UPC's operations are to be moved to the Philippines, with...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Man Arrested Over Co Kerry Drug Seizure
Gardaí have seized an estimated €40,000 worth of drugs at a house in County Kerry on Thursday morning. One man was arrested during the drugs raid, and is due to appear before Tralee District Court. ...
Man Arrested Over Co Kerry Drug Seizure
Gardaí have seized an estimated €40,000 worth of drugs at a house in County Kerry on Thursday morning. One man was arrested during the drugs raid, and is due to appear before Tralee District Court. ...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Investigation Launches Into Capsized Trawler
An investigation has been launched into the capsizing of a 30ft trawler in freezing waters off Rosslare on Wednesday 11 February. Three fishermen were rescued from the water less than a mile off Ross...
Investigation Launches Into Capsized Trawler
An investigation has been launched into the capsizing of a 30ft trawler in freezing waters off Rosslare on Wednesday 11 February. Three fishermen were rescued from the water less than a mile off Ross...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Co Cork Teenager
Gardaí in Cork have appealed for help in tracing a missing 13-year-old girl from Douglas. Tara Menezes has not been seen since the early hours of Wednesday morning. She is described as approximately...
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Co Cork Teenager
Gardaí in Cork have appealed for help in tracing a missing 13-year-old girl from Douglas. Tara Menezes has not been seen since the early hours of Wednesday morning. She is described as approximately...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Fianna Fáil Call For Mandatory Minimum Terms For Crimes Against Elderly
Fianna Fáil has today published legislation allowing for mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of crimes against older people. Launching the legislation, the party's spokesperson on Justic...
Fianna Fáil Call For Mandatory Minimum Terms For Crimes Against Elderly
Fianna Fáil has today published legislation allowing for mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of crimes against older people. Launching the legislation, the party's spokesperson on Justic...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured In Belfast
An escaped prisoner is being treated in hospital in Belfast after stabbing himself in the abdomen outside a city centre bar. Derek Brockwell, 53, escaped custody on Tuesday after he attacked two pris...
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured In Belfast
An escaped prisoner is being treated in hospital in Belfast after stabbing himself in the abdomen outside a city centre bar. Derek Brockwell, 53, escaped custody on Tuesday after he attacked two pris...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2015
Co Wexford Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road accident involving a car and a tractor. A 14-year-old-boy was killed when the car he was a passenger in collided with a tractor at abo...
Co Wexford Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road accident involving a car and a tractor. A 14-year-old-boy was killed when the car he was a passenger in collided with a tractor at abo...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Two Arrested After Street Search Uncovers Heroin
Two men were arrested following a stop and search in Dublin city centre that uncovered heroin worth an estimated €20,000. Gardaí stopped the men on Store Street and uncovered the drugs. Gardaí said ...
Two Arrested After Street Search Uncovers Heroin
Two men were arrested following a stop and search in Dublin city centre that uncovered heroin worth an estimated €20,000. Gardaí stopped the men on Store Street and uncovered the drugs. Gardaí said ...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Adams Slams Govt Over Breach Of Ministerial Pay Caps
Sinn Féin has criticised the government following a breach of pay caps for Ministerial Advisers. Party leader Gerry Adams said that there was "no austerity for the Government’s golden circle," when h...
Adams Slams Govt Over Breach Of Ministerial Pay Caps
Sinn Féin has criticised the government following a breach of pay caps for Ministerial Advisers. Party leader Gerry Adams said that there was "no austerity for the Government’s golden circle," when h...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Talks Resolved In Mullingar Hospital Dispute
Talks between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have resolved following a long running dispute at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar. Strik...
Talks Resolved In Mullingar Hospital Dispute
Talks between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have resolved following a long running dispute at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar. Strik...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Second Man Shot At His Dublin Home
A man has been shot at his home in Dublin in what garda believe is the second case of mistaken identity this week. A man aged in his 50s, was shot twice at about 22:00 on Monday night. It is understo...
Second Man Shot At His Dublin Home
A man has been shot at his home in Dublin in what garda believe is the second case of mistaken identity this week. A man aged in his 50s, was shot twice at about 22:00 on Monday night. It is understo...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Children and Family Relationship Bill Approved
The Cabinet has approved the Children and Family Relationship Bill brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald. The Bill makes provisions for guardianship, custody and ado...
Children and Family Relationship Bill Approved
The Cabinet has approved the Children and Family Relationship Bill brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald. The Bill makes provisions for guardianship, custody and ado...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Irish Prices 20% Higher Than EU Average
A new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that Ireland's prices were 20% higher than the EU average in 2013. The Measuring Ireland's Progress 2013 report however also shows t...
Irish Prices 20% Higher Than EU Average
A new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that Ireland's prices were 20% higher than the EU average in 2013. The Measuring Ireland's Progress 2013 report however also shows t...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Garda Seek Four Men Over Armed Post Office Robbery
Gardaí are seeking four men in connection with an armed robbery of a post office in County Kerry. Two men, one carrying a pistol and the other a baseball bat, entered the Tarbet Post Office at about ...
Garda Seek Four Men Over Armed Post Office Robbery
Gardaí are seeking four men in connection with an armed robbery of a post office in County Kerry. Two men, one carrying a pistol and the other a baseball bat, entered the Tarbet Post Office at about ...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Manhunt Launched For Escaped Prisoner
A major manhunt is underway following the escape of a prisoner from Tallaght Hospital. 53-year-old Derek Brockwell was at the hospital being treated for diabetes when he made his escape. It is under...
Manhunt Launched For Escaped Prisoner
A major manhunt is underway following the escape of a prisoner from Tallaght Hospital. 53-year-old Derek Brockwell was at the hospital being treated for diabetes when he made his escape. It is under...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2015
Single Parent Welfare Reform To Be Debated
The Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection is to debate a welfare reform proposed three years ago by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. The committee will discuss a cha...
Single Parent Welfare Reform To Be Debated
The Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection is to debate a welfare reform proposed three years ago by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. The committee will discuss a cha...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Credit Unions Being 'Stifled By Excessively Bureaucratic Regulatory Regime'
Ireland's credit union sector is being stifled by an "excessively bureaucratic regulatory regime", Fianna Fáil has claimed. The party's spokesperson, Michael McGrath, said the sector is not "fulfilli...
Credit Unions Being 'Stifled By Excessively Bureaucratic Regulatory Regime'
Ireland's credit union sector is being stifled by an "excessively bureaucratic regulatory regime", Fianna Fáil has claimed. The party's spokesperson, Michael McGrath, said the sector is not "fulfilli...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
