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Irish News for February 2015 : Page 4
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Galway Firm To Create 100 New Jobs
A shed manufacturing company is to create 100 new jobs in Tuam, Co Galway. Steeltech Sheds is to relocate its business from Headford Road in Galway to the former Coca-Cola factory in Tuam and will re...
Galway Firm To Create 100 New Jobs
A shed manufacturing company is to create 100 new jobs in Tuam, Co Galway. Steeltech Sheds is to relocate its business from Headford Road in Galway to the former Coca-Cola factory in Tuam and will re...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
Four Arrested Over Armed Robbery At Jewellers
Four men have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a jewellery shop in Galway. Garda said the men were arrested in connection with the robbery of Hartmann's Jewellers on William Stre...
Four Arrested Over Armed Robbery At Jewellers
Four men have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a jewellery shop in Galway. Garda said the men were arrested in connection with the robbery of Hartmann's Jewellers on William Stre...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Not Acting In Best Interests Of Ireland
The government has been accused of not acting in the best interests of Ireland, by Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Mr Adams was speaking at a rally in solidarity with the Greek people at Leinster House...
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Not Acting In Best Interests Of Ireland
The government has been accused of not acting in the best interests of Ireland, by Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Mr Adams was speaking at a rally in solidarity with the Greek people at Leinster House...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
'Action Plan For Jobs - Regional' Launched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, has launched the new Action Plan for Jobs – Regional, a new initiative focusing on rural areas. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for ...
'Action Plan For Jobs - Regional' Launched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, has launched the new Action Plan for Jobs – Regional, a new initiative focusing on rural areas. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for ...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
Abortion Law Changes 'Matter For Next Government'
Any further developments in changing the laws governing abortion in Ireland will be a "matter for the next government", Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said. The Taoiseach was speaking following the defeat ...
Abortion Law Changes 'Matter For Next Government'
Any further developments in changing the laws governing abortion in Ireland will be a "matter for the next government", Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said. The Taoiseach was speaking following the defeat ...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
Four More Arrests Made In Water Charge Protest Investigation
Gardaí investigating an anti-water charge protest in Jobstown last November have made further arrests. Four men were arrested on Wednesday morning. It follows the arrest of four others on Tuesday in ...
Four More Arrests Made In Water Charge Protest Investigation
Gardaí investigating an anti-water charge protest in Jobstown last November have made further arrests. Four men were arrested on Wednesday morning. It follows the arrest of four others on Tuesday in ...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
Pipe Bomb Found In Garden
A suspected pipe bomb has been found in the garden of a house in Knocknaheeny in Cork city at about 8am on Wednesday morning. The army's Explosive Ordnance Defence unit were called to assess the devi...
Pipe Bomb Found In Garden
A suspected pipe bomb has been found in the garden of a house in Knocknaheeny in Cork city at about 8am on Wednesday morning. The army's Explosive Ordnance Defence unit were called to assess the devi...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2015
DCC To Install Solar Panels
Solar panels are to installed at the Civic Offices of Dublin City Council and four public libraries in the city. The panels, which generate power using natural light as opposed to sunshine, are expec...
DCC To Install Solar Panels
Solar panels are to installed at the Civic Offices of Dublin City Council and four public libraries in the city. The panels, which generate power using natural light as opposed to sunshine, are expec...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
New Policing Plan To Be Published
An Garda Síochána is due to publish a new policing plan, the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced. It is understood that the plan will include a new anti-crime strategy, along with...
New Policing Plan To Be Published
An Garda Síochána is due to publish a new policing plan, the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced. It is understood that the plan will include a new anti-crime strategy, along with...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
New Figures Show 359 Families In Emergency Accommodation
More than 350 families in Dublin were in emergency accommodation by the end of January this year, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has reported. The figure compares to 331 in December, the figu...
New Figures Show 359 Families In Emergency Accommodation
More than 350 families in Dublin were in emergency accommodation by the end of January this year, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has reported. The figure compares to 331 in December, the figu...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Four Arrested Over Water Charge Protest
Gardaí have arrested four people this morning in connection with a water charge protest held in Jobstown last November. Officers carried out the arrests on Tuesday morning in Tallaght. It is underst...
Four Arrested Over Water Charge Protest
Gardaí have arrested four people this morning in connection with a water charge protest held in Jobstown last November. Officers carried out the arrests on Tuesday morning in Tallaght. It is underst...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Senior Garda Meet With Organiser Of 'Love Ulster' March
Senior garda officers have met with Northern Ireland loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer over a proposed 'Love Ulster' march he hopes to hold in Dublin. A similar march was held in 2006, but was abando...
Senior Garda Meet With Organiser Of 'Love Ulster' March
Senior garda officers have met with Northern Ireland loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer over a proposed 'Love Ulster' march he hopes to hold in Dublin. A similar march was held in 2006, but was abando...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Jobs To Be Created At Refurbished Tayto Theme Park
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created as part of a €26m expansion of the Tayto theme park in Co Meath. Recruitment is underway for full and part-time position at the Ashbourne-based park, which is due...
Jobs To Be Created At Refurbished Tayto Theme Park
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created as part of a €26m expansion of the Tayto theme park in Co Meath. Recruitment is underway for full and part-time position at the Ashbourne-based park, which is due...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Credit Union Considering Offering Home Loans
Fianna Fáil has welcomed the news that the Irish League of Credit Unions is considering offering its members home loans. The party said that the Credit Union was "well placed" to provide mortgages an...
Credit Union Considering Offering Home Loans
Fianna Fáil has welcomed the news that the Irish League of Credit Unions is considering offering its members home loans. The party said that the Credit Union was "well placed" to provide mortgages an...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
FF Accused Govt Of 'Failure To Act' On Childcare Crisis
The government has been accused of failing to take action on the "spiralling" costs of childcare. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children, Robert Troy, said escalating creche and pre-school prices are f...
FF Accused Govt Of 'Failure To Act' On Childcare Crisis
The government has been accused of failing to take action on the "spiralling" costs of childcare. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children, Robert Troy, said escalating creche and pre-school prices are f...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Police Renew Appeal For Information In North Cork Murder Investigation
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in North Cork last weekend said they suspect "foul play". The body of 36-year-old Peter Murphy was found at his rented home outside Mallow on Saturd...
Police Renew Appeal For Information In North Cork Murder Investigation
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in North Cork last weekend said they suspect "foul play". The body of 36-year-old Peter Murphy was found at his rented home outside Mallow on Saturd...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2015
Man Arrested Over Dublin Body Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Dublin last week. The body of Kevin Molloy was found at his home in Glendhu Road in Cabra, Dublin, on Sunday 01 February. Investigat...
Man Arrested Over Dublin Body Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Dublin last week. The body of Kevin Molloy was found at his home in Glendhu Road in Cabra, Dublin, on Sunday 01 February. Investigat...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
Visiting Restrictions Lifted At Hospitals
Visiting restrictions are to start to be lifted at three hospitals in Ireland today, it has been reported. Over the weekend, the major hospitals confirmed there had been an outbreak of flu and there...
Visiting Restrictions Lifted At Hospitals
Visiting restrictions are to start to be lifted at three hospitals in Ireland today, it has been reported. Over the weekend, the major hospitals confirmed there had been an outbreak of flu and there...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
Lakeland Dairies Begins €36m Expansion
Lakeland Dairies has commenced a €36m expansion of its milk powder processing operations at Bailieboro in Co Cavan. A total of 81 new jobs will be created, while 180 construction jobs will also be s...
Lakeland Dairies Begins €36m Expansion
Lakeland Dairies has commenced a €36m expansion of its milk powder processing operations at Bailieboro in Co Cavan. A total of 81 new jobs will be created, while 180 construction jobs will also be s...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
Investigation Launches After Man's Body Found In Cork
Gardaí said they are treating the death of a man near Mallow, Co Cork, as suspicious. On Saturday, the body of Peter Murphy was found inside a house at Shonovoher. It is understood Mr Murphy, 36, ...
Investigation Launches After Man's Body Found In Cork
Gardaí said they are treating the death of a man near Mallow, Co Cork, as suspicious. On Saturday, the body of Peter Murphy was found inside a house at Shonovoher. It is understood Mr Murphy, 36, ...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
€624,000 Fund To Protect Heritage Buildings
A total of €624,000 is to be invested in upgrading and protecting heritage buildings in Ireland. The funding has been made available under the Structures at Risk Fund 2015. The fund is used to safeg...
€624,000 Fund To Protect Heritage Buildings
A total of €624,000 is to be invested in upgrading and protecting heritage buildings in Ireland. The funding has been made available under the Structures at Risk Fund 2015. The fund is used to safeg...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
US Irish Beef Ban Lifted
Irish beef is to be sold in America for the first time in 17 years as part of a trade mission by the Department of Agriculture to encourage the lifting of an EU-wide ban. Minister for Agriculture, Fo...
US Irish Beef Ban Lifted
Irish beef is to be sold in America for the first time in 17 years as part of a trade mission by the Department of Agriculture to encourage the lifting of an EU-wide ban. Minister for Agriculture, Fo...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
Irish Tourist Killed In Hit-And-Run Incident
An Irish man has been killed in a hit-and-run traffic incident while on holiday in Florida. Police in North Lauderdale have said a 41-year-old man died after he was hit by a BMW SUV. He and two Iris...
Irish Tourist Killed In Hit-And-Run Incident
An Irish man has been killed in a hit-and-run traffic incident while on holiday in Florida. Police in North Lauderdale have said a 41-year-old man died after he was hit by a BMW SUV. He and two Iris...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2015
Study Commissioned Into Zero-Hours Contracts
A new study into the prevalence and impact of zero hours contracts in Ireland has been commission by the government. The University of Limerick has been selected to carry out the research and will re...
Study Commissioned Into Zero-Hours Contracts
A new study into the prevalence and impact of zero hours contracts in Ireland has been commission by the government. The University of Limerick has been selected to carry out the research and will re...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
Combilift €40m Expansion Creates 200 Jobs
200 jobs are to be created in Monaghan by heavy loader builder Combilift. The company employs 300 people at its current facilities in Monaghan town and Clontibret. The news comes as a result of the ...
Combilift €40m Expansion Creates 200 Jobs
200 jobs are to be created in Monaghan by heavy loader builder Combilift. The company employs 300 people at its current facilities in Monaghan town and Clontibret. The news comes as a result of the ...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
Ireland Name Team To Face Italy
Ireland have named the team to face Italy in their opening game of this year's Six Nations campaign. The two sides will meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday (7 February). Munster's Ian K...
Ireland Name Team To Face Italy
Ireland have named the team to face Italy in their opening game of this year's Six Nations campaign. The two sides will meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday (7 February). Munster's Ian K...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
Firearm Seized Following Reports Of Gunfire
A firearm has been seized, alongside ammunition and a knife, in Ballyfermot Parade in Dublin. A man, aged 47, was also arrested during the incident which occurred on Thursday (5 February) at around ...
Firearm Seized Following Reports Of Gunfire
A firearm has been seized, alongside ammunition and a knife, in Ballyfermot Parade in Dublin. A man, aged 47, was also arrested during the incident which occurred on Thursday (5 February) at around ...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
100 Jobs Announced For Dundalk
100 jobs are to be created in Dundalk, County Louth, following the opening of a new Customer Engagement Centre by Irish sales solution provider SalesSense International. Minister for Jobs Richard Bru...
100 Jobs Announced For Dundalk
100 jobs are to be created in Dundalk, County Louth, following the opening of a new Customer Engagement Centre by Irish sales solution provider SalesSense International. Minister for Jobs Richard Bru...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
Man Absconds From Loughan House
A prisoner has absconded from Loughan House open prison in Cavan. Gardaí have said the man, who is in his 30s and from Tallaght in Dublin, escaped on Thursday (5 February) at around 2.30pm. The pr...
Man Absconds From Loughan House
A prisoner has absconded from Loughan House open prison in Cavan. Gardaí have said the man, who is in his 30s and from Tallaght in Dublin, escaped on Thursday (5 February) at around 2.30pm. The pr...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2015
€25m Announced For Sustainable Transport Projects
More than €25m has been set aside for sustainable transport projects in the greater Dublin area. The projects will involve improvements to bus, cycle and pedestrian routes, revisions to traffic manag...
€25m Announced For Sustainable Transport Projects
More than €25m has been set aside for sustainable transport projects in the greater Dublin area. The projects will involve improvements to bus, cycle and pedestrian routes, revisions to traffic manag...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
