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Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
Gardaí Probing Two Deaths At Midlands Prison
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of two prisoners in the space of 10 days at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. The first inmate died some time between the evening of Sunday 27 Janu...
Gardaí Probing Two Deaths At Midlands Prison
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of two prisoners in the space of 10 days at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. The first inmate died some time between the evening of Sunday 27 Janu...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
Taoiseach's Brussels Visit: No Renegotiation Of Brexit Deal
The EU has restated its firm position on the UK's divorce deal as non-negotiable. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Brussels for further Brexit talks with senior EU officials this week, in a bid to conso...
Taoiseach's Brussels Visit: No Renegotiation Of Brexit Deal
The EU has restated its firm position on the UK's divorce deal as non-negotiable. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Brussels for further Brexit talks with senior EU officials this week, in a bid to conso...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Person Tony Galvin
Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public for help in tracing a man who is missing from his home in Dublin. Tony Galvin, 41, from Ballyfermot has not been seen since Tuesday 05 February. He is desc...
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Person Tony Galvin
Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public for help in tracing a man who is missing from his home in Dublin. Tony Galvin, 41, from Ballyfermot has not been seen since Tuesday 05 February. He is desc...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
FF Call For Agri-Food Support In Face Of Brexit
A Fianna Fail TD has called for Government support for the agri-food sector in the face of Brexit. Lisa Chambers, the party's Brexit spokesperson, was commenting after a meeting to discuss the implic...
FF Call For Agri-Food Support In Face Of Brexit
A Fianna Fail TD has called for Government support for the agri-food sector in the face of Brexit. Lisa Chambers, the party's Brexit spokesperson, was commenting after a meeting to discuss the implic...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
Brexit: US Congress Warn Of Trade Detriment Caused By Hard Border
Members of Congress in the United States have warned that any return to a hard border in Ireland could have an adverse impact on any post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the US. It comes as Tána...
Brexit: US Congress Warn Of Trade Detriment Caused By Hard Border
Members of Congress in the United States have warned that any return to a hard border in Ireland could have an adverse impact on any post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the US. It comes as Tána...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2019
Govt Launch New Regional Enterprise Plan In The Midlands
The first of nine new Regional Enterprise Plans has been announced for the Midlands, with the aim of driving job creation and supporting business growth in the area. Heather Humphreys, Minister for B...
Govt Launch New Regional Enterprise Plan In The Midlands
The first of nine new Regional Enterprise Plans has been announced for the Midlands, with the aim of driving job creation and supporting business growth in the area. Heather Humphreys, Minister for B...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Supermac's To Create 300 Jobs With Hotel & Restaurant Developments
Fast-food chain Supermac's is set to create 300 new jobs as it opens three new restaurants. The company has also announced the redevelopment and refurbishment of three hotels; the Killeshin Hotel, Ca...
Supermac's To Create 300 Jobs With Hotel & Restaurant Developments
Fast-food chain Supermac's is set to create 300 new jobs as it opens three new restaurants. The company has also announced the redevelopment and refurbishment of three hotels; the Killeshin Hotel, Ca...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Irishman To Be Extradited From US To Face Sex Offence Charges
A judge in the US has ruled that an Irishman facing hundreds of sex offence charges is to be extradited to Ireland. The man appeared in court in Albany, New York, last Friday. He is accused of sexua...
Irishman To Be Extradited From US To Face Sex Offence Charges
A judge in the US has ruled that an Irishman facing hundreds of sex offence charges is to be extradited to Ireland. The man appeared in court in Albany, New York, last Friday. He is accused of sexua...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Over 330 Special Education Training Places Confirmed
More than 330 graduate and post-graduate places for teacher training in special education have been announced for the incoming year. The programmes will be delivered in six third level institutions, ...
Over 330 Special Education Training Places Confirmed
More than 330 graduate and post-graduate places for teacher training in special education have been announced for the incoming year. The programmes will be delivered in six third level institutions, ...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Body Of Missing Galway Man Found
A search for a missing man from Galway has ended after his body was found. 25-year-old Robert Murray had been missing from his Salthill home since 08 January, sparking an appeal to try and determine ...
Body Of Missing Galway Man Found
A search for a missing man from Galway has ended after his body was found. 25-year-old Robert Murray had been missing from his Salthill home since 08 January, sparking an appeal to try and determine ...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Taoiseach In Brussels For Brexit Talks
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels for a series of Brexit-related meetings today, Wednesday 06 February. He is hoping to consolidate support for the Irish backstop, as the UK moves to seek cha...
Taoiseach In Brussels For Brexit Talks
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels for a series of Brexit-related meetings today, Wednesday 06 February. He is hoping to consolidate support for the Irish backstop, as the UK moves to seek cha...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
FF: Plans To Hike Up VAT On Food Supplements Should Be Halted
A Fianna Fáil TD has called for a halt in plans to increase the VAT on food supplements to 23%, pending a review by the Tax Strategy Group. Deputy Michael McGrath, the party's spokesperson for financ...
FF: Plans To Hike Up VAT On Food Supplements Should Be Halted
A Fianna Fáil TD has called for a halt in plans to increase the VAT on food supplements to 23%, pending a review by the Tax Strategy Group. Deputy Michael McGrath, the party's spokesperson for financ...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2019
Fine Gael Welcome Updated Football Web-Streaming Service
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed plans for the upgrading of web-streaming services for future League of Ireland games, but called for it to be made available to fans in Ireland as well. Deputy for north w...
Fine Gael Welcome Updated Football Web-Streaming Service
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed plans for the upgrading of web-streaming services for future League of Ireland games, but called for it to be made available to fans in Ireland as well. Deputy for north w...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
US Risk Solutions Firm Creates 250 Jobs In Ireland
An American company that provides a range of functions and technologies for the insurance and financial service industries has announced that it will create 250 jobs in Dublin. Sedgwick hopes to fill...
US Risk Solutions Firm Creates 250 Jobs In Ireland
An American company that provides a range of functions and technologies for the insurance and financial service industries has announced that it will create 250 jobs in Dublin. Sedgwick hopes to fill...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Survey Reveals That Almost 40% Of Children Talk To Strangers Online
New data has revealed that 40% of children aged between eight and 10 are regularly engaging with strangers online. The worrying statistic was released by CyberSafeIreland on Safer Internet Day, Tuesd...
Survey Reveals That Almost 40% Of Children Talk To Strangers Online
New data has revealed that 40% of children aged between eight and 10 are regularly engaging with strangers online. The worrying statistic was released by CyberSafeIreland on Safer Internet Day, Tuesd...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Parking Prices Set To Rise In Dublin City
Dublin City Councillors have approved a proposal to increase parking charges in the city. Prices will be hiked up by 10% in July, marking the first rise in fares since 2008. A €9 per hour fee for co...
Parking Prices Set To Rise In Dublin City
Dublin City Councillors have approved a proposal to increase parking charges in the city. Prices will be hiked up by 10% in July, marking the first rise in fares since 2008. A €9 per hour fee for co...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Nursing Strikes Continue Due To Lack Of Govt Engagement
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has launched a second day of strike action across the State following an unsatisfactory response from the government. Industrial action resumed today...
Nursing Strikes Continue Due To Lack Of Govt Engagement
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has launched a second day of strike action across the State following an unsatisfactory response from the government. Industrial action resumed today...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Two Arrested After Overnight Burglaries In Two Counties
Gardaí have arrested two men following a number of overnight burglaries at business premises in County Wicklow and County Wexford. Shortly after 2am on Tuesday morning, 05 February, a number of men w...
Two Arrested After Overnight Burglaries In Two Counties
Gardaí have arrested two men following a number of overnight burglaries at business premises in County Wicklow and County Wexford. Shortly after 2am on Tuesday morning, 05 February, a number of men w...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Calls For End To JobPath Employment Programme
Sinn Fein has demanded an end to the JobPath employment scheme. The programme is designed to help those who have been out of work for a long period of time back into employment, but the party claims ...
Calls For End To JobPath Employment Programme
Sinn Fein has demanded an end to the JobPath employment scheme. The programme is designed to help those who have been out of work for a long period of time back into employment, but the party claims ...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2019
Two Men Arrested After Wexford Post Office Robbery
Two men in their 20's have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a post office in County Wexford. The incident took place in Bridgetown at around 10.30am on Monday 04 February. Two men, both...
Two Men Arrested After Wexford Post Office Robbery
Two men in their 20's have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a post office in County Wexford. The incident took place in Bridgetown at around 10.30am on Monday 04 February. Two men, both...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
Man Dies In County Limerick Farming Incident
A man in his 70's has died in an accident on a farm in County Limerick. He is believed to have been working on his farm in Broadford on Saturday 02 February when he slipped and fell. He was rushed t...
Man Dies In County Limerick Farming Incident
A man in his 70's has died in an accident on a farm in County Limerick. He is believed to have been working on his farm in Broadford on Saturday 02 February when he slipped and fell. He was rushed t...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
Firefighters Tackle Buncrana Blaze
A shop and ballroom have been destroyed in a fire in Buncrana, County Donegal. Firefighters remain at the scene following the blaze which broke out on Sunday evening at Upper Main Street. Several cr...
Firefighters Tackle Buncrana Blaze
A shop and ballroom have been destroyed in a fire in Buncrana, County Donegal. Firefighters remain at the scene following the blaze which broke out on Sunday evening at Upper Main Street. Several cr...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
Households Suspected Of Illegally Dumping Waste To Be Inspected
Thousands of households who don't use authorised bin collection companies are going to be inspected as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal dumping. Local authorities are passing by-laws through...
Households Suspected Of Illegally Dumping Waste To Be Inspected
Thousands of households who don't use authorised bin collection companies are going to be inspected as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal dumping. Local authorities are passing by-laws through...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
Ireland Fall To England In Six Nations Opener
Ireland's defence of their Six Nations Grand Slam got off to a rough start on Saturday as England secured a 32-20 win at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Following their victory last year, spirits were h...
Ireland Fall To England In Six Nations Opener
Ireland's defence of their Six Nations Grand Slam got off to a rough start on Saturday as England secured a 32-20 win at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Following their victory last year, spirits were h...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
Fine Gael Warn Of High Screen Time Rates For Children
A Fine Gael candidate for Dublin North has called for greater awareness of the impact of screen-time on children under two years old. Senator Catherine Noone was speaking following the publication of...
Fine Gael Warn Of High Screen Time Rates For Children
A Fine Gael candidate for Dublin North has called for greater awareness of the impact of screen-time on children under two years old. Senator Catherine Noone was speaking following the publication of...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
EU Investment Plan To Help Businesses Cope With Brexit
An MEP for Ireland South is encouraging businesses to make the most of the opportunities available under the EU Investment Plan to mitigate against the economic impact of Brexit in the coming years. ...
EU Investment Plan To Help Businesses Cope With Brexit
An MEP for Ireland South is encouraging businesses to make the most of the opportunities available under the EU Investment Plan to mitigate against the economic impact of Brexit in the coming years. ...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2019
INMO Escalates Nurses And Midwives' Strike
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has announced an escalation of its current programme of industrial action due to the "government's refusal to engage with the union". As the organisa...
INMO Escalates Nurses And Midwives' Strike
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has announced an escalation of its current programme of industrial action due to the "government's refusal to engage with the union". As the organisa...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2019
Treacherous Driving Conditions As Ice Continues
Drivers are being urged to beware of difficult road conditions after further frost and ice overnight. Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice until Sunday 03 Febru...
Treacherous Driving Conditions As Ice Continues
Drivers are being urged to beware of difficult road conditions after further frost and ice overnight. Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice until Sunday 03 Febru...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2019
Psychiatric Nurses Hold Second Day Of Industrial Action
Psychiatric nurses are holding a second day of industrial action as part of their dispute with the HSE over pay and staffing. 6,000 members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PSA) are staging an ...
Psychiatric Nurses Hold Second Day Of Industrial Action
Psychiatric nurses are holding a second day of industrial action as part of their dispute with the HSE over pay and staffing. 6,000 members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PSA) are staging an ...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2019
Flu Season To Continue For 'At Least Six Weeks'
The winter flu is set to continue making its way through the country for "at least the next six weeks". The news is according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) whose figures show a ...
Flu Season To Continue For 'At Least Six Weeks'
The winter flu is set to continue making its way through the country for "at least the next six weeks". The news is according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) whose figures show a ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
