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Irish News, Jan 15, 2016
€240 Development Fund Announced For Seafood Sector
A €240 million Development Programme has been announced for Ireland's seafood sector by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney. Minister Coveney also launched eight schemes to c...
€240 Development Fund Announced For Seafood Sector
A €240 million Development Programme has been announced for Ireland's seafood sector by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney. Minister Coveney also launched eight schemes to c...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Issue 267 Is Out Now
Our first issue of 2016 is making its way to your usual pick-up spot as I tap these very buttons... Featuring an interview with Frank Turner, and Q&A's with Screaming Eagles, Pixie Saytar and Via: Bar...
Issue 267 Is Out Now
Our first issue of 2016 is making its way to your usual pick-up spot as I tap these very buttons... Featuring an interview with Frank Turner, and Q&A's with Screaming Eagles, Pixie Saytar and Via: Bar...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With 2012 Co Donegal Death
Gardaí investigating the murder of Seamus Doherty in Co Donegal in June 2012, have arrested a 52-year-old man. Mr Doherty's body was discovered at a house in Drumacnoo, near the village of Churchill,...
Man Arrested In Connection With 2012 Co Donegal Death
Gardaí investigating the murder of Seamus Doherty in Co Donegal in June 2012, have arrested a 52-year-old man. Mr Doherty's body was discovered at a house in Drumacnoo, near the village of Churchill,...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Minister For Justice Publishes 19th Annual Criminal Assets Bureau Report
The nineteenth annual report of the Criminal Assets Bureau has been presented to Houses of the Oireachtas by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. Commenting on the publication of th...
Minister For Justice Publishes 19th Annual Criminal Assets Bureau Report
The nineteenth annual report of the Criminal Assets Bureau has been presented to Houses of the Oireachtas by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. Commenting on the publication of th...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Govt Announces Publication Of National Physical Activity Plan
The government has announced the publication of Ireland's first ever National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to get at least half a million more Irish people taking regular exercise within ten yea...
Govt Announces Publication Of National Physical Activity Plan
The government has announced the publication of Ireland's first ever National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to get at least half a million more Irish people taking regular exercise within ten yea...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With Cork Hijacking
A man in his early 20s has been arrested in connection with an armed hijacking at Grenagh, Cork. Garda reported that a woman was driving through the village at about 7am on Wednesday 13 January when ...
Man Arrested In Connection With Cork Hijacking
A man in his early 20s has been arrested in connection with an armed hijacking at Grenagh, Cork. Garda reported that a woman was driving through the village at about 7am on Wednesday 13 January when ...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Gardaí Renew Appeal Following Fatal Hartstown Collision
Gardaí in Blanchardstown have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Hartstown, Dublin on Sunday, 03 January. At approximately 2.40am two female pedestrians – aged in ...
Gardaí Renew Appeal Following Fatal Hartstown Collision
Gardaí in Blanchardstown have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Hartstown, Dublin on Sunday, 03 January. At approximately 2.40am two female pedestrians – aged in ...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Failing Ireland Following Floods
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has accused the Government of failing the country following widespread flooding across Ireland. Speaking in the Dáil Mr Adams said that the utter devastation and dis...
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Failing Ireland Following Floods
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has accused the Government of failing the country following widespread flooding across Ireland. Speaking in the Dáil Mr Adams said that the utter devastation and dis...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Report Explores Afforestation Opportunities
The Minister of State for Forestry, Tom Hayes, has launched a reported exploring the opportunities for afforestation across Ireland. The report, Land Availability for Afforestation, has been compiled...
Report Explores Afforestation Opportunities
The Minister of State for Forestry, Tom Hayes, has launched a reported exploring the opportunities for afforestation across Ireland. The report, Land Availability for Afforestation, has been compiled...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2016
Interactive Virtual 1916 Tour Launched
A new interactive virtual tour of the 1916 Easter Rising sites, events and people, has been launched as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and the Minister for Arts, ...
Interactive Virtual 1916 Tour Launched
A new interactive virtual tour of the 1916 Easter Rising sites, events and people, has been launched as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and the Minister for Arts, ...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Taoiseach Launches Pathways To Work 2016-2020
The Taoiseach, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Education and Skills, have launched the Pathways to Work 2016-2020, which contains six key strands involving 86 dedicated actions...
Taoiseach Launches Pathways To Work 2016-2020
The Taoiseach, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Education and Skills, have launched the Pathways to Work 2016-2020, which contains six key strands involving 86 dedicated actions...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Govt Ministers Call For 'Immediate' End To Humanitarian Crisis In Syria
Government ministers have joined together to call for an "immediate and full end to the denial of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Syria". Minister for Foreign Affairs &Trade, Ch...
Govt Ministers Call For 'Immediate' End To Humanitarian Crisis In Syria
Government ministers have joined together to call for an "immediate and full end to the denial of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Syria". Minister for Foreign Affairs &Trade, Ch...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
SIPTU Expresses Shock At Announcement Of C&C Closure
Trade union SIPTU has expressed "shock" at the sudden closure of the C&C plant in Tipperary. It is understood workers at the plant in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary, were told at a meeting at 14:00 on Tu...
SIPTU Expresses Shock At Announcement Of C&C Closure
Trade union SIPTU has expressed "shock" at the sudden closure of the C&C plant in Tipperary. It is understood workers at the plant in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary, were told at a meeting at 14:00 on Tu...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Fianna Fáil Say Voters Facing Tough Choice In Coming Election
Voters are facing a choice between a government "intent on driving a two-tier recovery" or electing a new government founded on fairness, according to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Deputy Martin...
Fianna Fáil Say Voters Facing Tough Choice In Coming Election
Voters are facing a choice between a government "intent on driving a two-tier recovery" or electing a new government founded on fairness, according to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Deputy Martin...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Moyne Road Accident
Garda have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Moyneard, Moyne, Co Tipperary on Tuesday 12 January. A 39-year-old female pedestrian died after being struck by a van on the Moyn...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Moyne Road Accident
Garda have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Moyneard, Moyne, Co Tipperary on Tuesday 12 January. A 39-year-old female pedestrian died after being struck by a van on the Moyn...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Sinn Féin Calls On Govt To Become 'Living Wage Employer'
Sinn Féin has called on the government to become a "living wage employer", while raising concerns over state contracts being awarded to companies that don't support the initiative. "Low pay and in-wo...
Sinn Féin Calls On Govt To Become 'Living Wage Employer'
Sinn Féin has called on the government to become a "living wage employer", while raising concerns over state contracts being awarded to companies that don't support the initiative. "Low pay and in-wo...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Govt Urged To 'Adequately Compensate' Flood Affected Farmers
The government has been urged to ensure that farmers are adequately compensated for damage and loss of earnings incurred as a result of flooding. Making the call, Fianna Fáil Councillor Anne Rabbitte...
Govt Urged To 'Adequately Compensate' Flood Affected Farmers
The government has been urged to ensure that farmers are adequately compensated for damage and loss of earnings incurred as a result of flooding. Making the call, Fianna Fáil Councillor Anne Rabbitte...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Cocaine Seized At Dublin Airport
Cocaine worth an estimated €140,000 has been seized by Revenue officials at Dublin Airport. A 25-year-old Brazilian man was stopped on searched on Tuesday 12 January as he attempted to board a flight...
Cocaine Seized At Dublin Airport
Cocaine worth an estimated €140,000 has been seized by Revenue officials at Dublin Airport. A 25-year-old Brazilian man was stopped on searched on Tuesday 12 January as he attempted to board a flight...
Irish News, Jan 13, 2016
Minister For Justice Announces Fines Act 2016
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014, which allows for the attachment of earnings to recover unpaid fi...
Minister For Justice Announces Fines Act 2016
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014, which allows for the attachment of earnings to recover unpaid fi...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Garda Appeal For Missing 13-Year-Old Boy
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing missing 13-year-old Ned Connors. Connors, from Booterstown, was last seen at approximately 6pm on the 3rd January 2016. He is described as being 4'2'' tall, o...
Garda Appeal For Missing 13-Year-Old Boy
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing missing 13-year-old Ned Connors. Connors, from Booterstown, was last seen at approximately 6pm on the 3rd January 2016. He is described as being 4'2'' tall, o...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Sinn Féin Hits Back Following 'Mafioso' Comments
Sinn Féin has described the leader of Fianna Fáil as "juvenile and desperate" following comments made by Micheál Martin. It is understood that the Fianna Fáil leader branded Sinn Féin as a "mafioso o...
Sinn Féin Hits Back Following 'Mafioso' Comments
Sinn Féin has described the leader of Fianna Fáil as "juvenile and desperate" following comments made by Micheál Martin. It is understood that the Fianna Fáil leader branded Sinn Féin as a "mafioso o...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Fianna Fáil Announces Universal Social Charge Changes
Fianna Fáil has outlined a plan to reform the Universal Social Charge (USC), which includes taking all income earners up to €80,000 out of the USC net over the next five years. Announcing the plan, F...
Fianna Fáil Announces Universal Social Charge Changes
Fianna Fáil has outlined a plan to reform the Universal Social Charge (USC), which includes taking all income earners up to €80,000 out of the USC net over the next five years. Announcing the plan, F...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
€28m Science Research Investment Announced
An investment of €28 million has been announced for research equipment and facilities through Science Foundation Ireland. Minister for Jobs, Richard Burton, and Minister for Research, Innovation and ...
€28m Science Research Investment Announced
An investment of €28 million has been announced for research equipment and facilities through Science Foundation Ireland. Minister for Jobs, Richard Burton, and Minister for Research, Innovation and ...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Revenue Targets Illegal Wine Imports
More than 3,000 bottles of wine have been seized by Revenue Officers in an operation targeting the illegal important of wine from Northern Ireland. One hundred and ten cases of assorted wine intended...
Revenue Targets Illegal Wine Imports
More than 3,000 bottles of wine have been seized by Revenue Officers in an operation targeting the illegal important of wine from Northern Ireland. One hundred and ten cases of assorted wine intended...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
SF Criticises New Credit Union Regulations
New Credit Union regulations announced by the Central Bank have been criticised by Sinn Féin, who said that they are without "support of reason". Finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty, said: "These lo...
SF Criticises New Credit Union Regulations
New Credit Union regulations announced by the Central Bank have been criticised by Sinn Féin, who said that they are without "support of reason". Finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty, said: "These lo...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Plans Announced To Boost Youth Involvement In Politics
Fianna Fáil have announced proposals aimed at boosting youth engagement in politics and public affairs. The proposals include: • Reducing the voting age from 18 to 16 for the 2019 Local Elections o...
Plans Announced To Boost Youth Involvement In Politics
Fianna Fáil have announced proposals aimed at boosting youth engagement in politics and public affairs. The proposals include: • Reducing the voting age from 18 to 16 for the 2019 Local Elections o...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Disabled Drivers Scheme Improvements Announced
Improvements to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme have been announced by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Under the improvements, two new categories have been added to the Schem...
Disabled Drivers Scheme Improvements Announced
Improvements to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme have been announced by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Under the improvements, two new categories have been added to the Schem...
Irish News, Jan 12, 2016
Customs Crackdown On Illegal Exportation Of Animals
Customs Officials at Dublin Port have intercepted a consignment of puppies in the process of being illegally exported to the UK, in a joint operation with the Department of Agriculture. The animals i...
Customs Crackdown On Illegal Exportation Of Animals
Customs Officials at Dublin Port have intercepted a consignment of puppies in the process of being illegally exported to the UK, in a joint operation with the Department of Agriculture. The animals i...
Irish News, Jan 11, 2016
Two Killed In Co Monaghan Crash
Two men have died in a road traffic collision involving two trucks in Co Monaghan. The crash happened on the N2 between Carrickmacross and Castleblayney at around 6am this morning, 11 January. It ...
Two Killed In Co Monaghan Crash
Two men have died in a road traffic collision involving two trucks in Co Monaghan. The crash happened on the N2 between Carrickmacross and Castleblayney at around 6am this morning, 11 January. It ...
Irish News, Jan 11, 2016
Major Delays Expected On M50 After Truck Overturns
Motorists are being urged to expect major delays on the M50 after a truck overturned on a slip road. The driver of the truck has been taken to hospital, however his condition is unknown. The truck i...
Major Delays Expected On M50 After Truck Overturns
Motorists are being urged to expect major delays on the M50 after a truck overturned on a slip road. The driver of the truck has been taken to hospital, however his condition is unknown. The truck i...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
