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Irish News, May 13, 2019
'Fine Gael Failing Renters' As Availability Of Homes To Let Decreases
The number of homes available to rent has reached its lowest level since 2006, according to a new report by Daft.ie, which prompted Labour to accuse Fine Gael of consistently failing renters. Just 2,...
'Fine Gael Failing Renters' As Availability Of Homes To Let Decreases
The number of homes available to rent has reached its lowest level since 2006, according to a new report by Daft.ie, which prompted Labour to accuse Fine Gael of consistently failing renters. Just 2,...
Irish News, May 13, 2019
'Operation Stratus' Sees €40k Drugs Seized In Drogheda
Gardaí in Drogheda have recovered a haul of drugs worth €40,000 as part of 'Operation Stratus'. One individual has been arrested after the search at a house in the Hill View area of the town on Sunda...
'Operation Stratus' Sees €40k Drugs Seized In Drogheda
Gardaí in Drogheda have recovered a haul of drugs worth €40,000 as part of 'Operation Stratus'. One individual has been arrested after the search at a house in the Hill View area of the town on Sunda...
Irish News, May 13, 2019
Regeneration Of Community Projects Needed To Combat Dublin Disorder- FF
A Fianna Fail candidate in Ballyfermot, Dublin is calling for investment in capital projects to help combat anti-social behaviour and public disorder in Dublin 12. It comes after a recent rise in unr...
Regeneration Of Community Projects Needed To Combat Dublin Disorder- FF
A Fianna Fail candidate in Ballyfermot, Dublin is calling for investment in capital projects to help combat anti-social behaviour and public disorder in Dublin 12. It comes after a recent rise in unr...
Irish News, May 13, 2019
Investments In Aquaculture & Seafood Companies Reach €6.5m
Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced a funding award of €2,369,801 for 17 seafood enterprises in nine different counties. It comes under the European Mariti...
Investments In Aquaculture & Seafood Companies Reach €6.5m
Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced a funding award of €2,369,801 for 17 seafood enterprises in nine different counties. It comes under the European Mariti...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Cyclist Dies After Wexford Crash
A man has died in hospital following a crash in County Wexford last weekend. The cyclist, 34, was cycling on the main road from Adamstown to Carrickbyrne when he collided with a parked motorbike. He...
Cyclist Dies After Wexford Crash
A man has died in hospital following a crash in County Wexford last weekend. The cyclist, 34, was cycling on the main road from Adamstown to Carrickbyrne when he collided with a parked motorbike. He...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Ireland Becomes Second Country To Declare Climate Emergency
Ireland is now the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. It comes after the United Kingdom's declaration on Wednesday 01 May. The development for Ireland was made after a Fianna...
Ireland Becomes Second Country To Declare Climate Emergency
Ireland is now the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. It comes after the United Kingdom's declaration on Wednesday 01 May. The development for Ireland was made after a Fianna...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Payrise For Workers In The Construction & Electrical Contracting Sectors
The approval of two Labour Court recommendations has paved the way for a 2.7% rise in the minimum pay rates of workers in the construction and electrical contracting sectors. The Minister of Trade, E...
Payrise For Workers In The Construction & Electrical Contracting Sectors
The approval of two Labour Court recommendations has paved the way for a 2.7% rise in the minimum pay rates of workers in the construction and electrical contracting sectors. The Minister of Trade, E...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Consultation Launched On Proposed Changes To Adoption Policy
Members of the public and stakeholders in adoption services are being invited to submit their views to a consultation on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland. According...
Consultation Launched On Proposed Changes To Adoption Policy
Members of the public and stakeholders in adoption services are being invited to submit their views to a consultation on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland. According...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Call For Overhaul Of 'Outdated And Unfair' Council Funding Model
The Social Democrats have branded Ireland's local authority funding system as outdated and deeply unfair to people living in council areas with rapidly growing populations. The party is calling for a...
Call For Overhaul Of 'Outdated And Unfair' Council Funding Model
The Social Democrats have branded Ireland's local authority funding system as outdated and deeply unfair to people living in council areas with rapidly growing populations. The party is calling for a...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Smart Mobility Hub Launched At Dublin Council Office
Dublin City Council has launched a Smart Mobility Hub (SMH) at its city centre offices at Wood Quay, Dublin 8. This pilot project is part of a small business innovation research challenge in partner...
Smart Mobility Hub Launched At Dublin Council Office
Dublin City Council has launched a Smart Mobility Hub (SMH) at its city centre offices at Wood Quay, Dublin 8. This pilot project is part of a small business innovation research challenge in partner...
Irish News, May 10, 2019
Funding Awarded Under Communicating Europe Initiative
25 non-governmental organisations and local community groups across Ireland have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 2019 Communicating Europe Initiative. The new...
Funding Awarded Under Communicating Europe Initiative
25 non-governmental organisations and local community groups across Ireland have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 2019 Communicating Europe Initiative. The new...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
FAI And IFA Announce New Cross-Border Tournament
A new cross-border football competition has been officially announced which will the SSE Airtricity League Champions face the Danske Bank Premiership winners in a two-leg tie. The Football Associati...
FAI And IFA Announce New Cross-Border Tournament
A new cross-border football competition has been officially announced which will the SSE Airtricity League Champions face the Danske Bank Premiership winners in a two-leg tie. The Football Associati...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
Irishman Dies In Sydney Road Crash
An Irishman has lost his life in a road crash in Sydney, Australia. The 36-year-old was travelling to work when his car was hit by a lorry in a multi-car collision. He worked as a tradesman and live...
Irishman Dies In Sydney Road Crash
An Irishman has lost his life in a road crash in Sydney, Australia. The 36-year-old was travelling to work when his car was hit by a lorry in a multi-car collision. He worked as a tradesman and live...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
Arrests Made Over Shots Fired At Dublin Nightclub
Two men have been arrested in connection with shots fired outside a nightclub in Dublin last month. The incident happened near the entrance to a nightclub at Red Cow on Sunday 28 April. The men, a...
Arrests Made Over Shots Fired At Dublin Nightclub
Two men have been arrested in connection with shots fired outside a nightclub in Dublin last month. The incident happened near the entrance to a nightclub at Red Cow on Sunday 28 April. The men, a...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
Govt Launch 'No Excuses'- Campaign For Awareness Of Sexual Harassment
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has launched a major national awareness campaign on sexual harassment and sexual violence. 'No Excuses' is a high impact media campaign to ...
Govt Launch 'No Excuses'- Campaign For Awareness Of Sexual Harassment
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has launched a major national awareness campaign on sexual harassment and sexual violence. 'No Excuses' is a high impact media campaign to ...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
Tipperary Lotto Player Wins €1m
A lotto player in County Tipperary has won the top prize of €1 million in last night's Lotto Plus 1 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at the Applegreen store in Moangarrif, Clonmel. The Lotto ...
Tipperary Lotto Player Wins €1m
A lotto player in County Tipperary has won the top prize of €1 million in last night's Lotto Plus 1 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at the Applegreen store in Moangarrif, Clonmel. The Lotto ...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
'State-Of-The-Art' ICT Upgrades For Public Libraries
An €8 million scheme upgrading public libraries across Ireland has been launched by Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development. The investment package for digital services incl...
'State-Of-The-Art' ICT Upgrades For Public Libraries
An €8 million scheme upgrading public libraries across Ireland has been launched by Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development. The investment package for digital services incl...
Irish News, May 9, 2019
€2.5m Cannabis Seized In Meath
Gardaí have seized cannabis worth €2.5 million in County Meath. Officers from the Ballymena Drugs Unit raided a property in Gormanston, uncovering the cannabis and two hand grenades. The Defence For...
€2.5m Cannabis Seized In Meath
Gardaí have seized cannabis worth €2.5 million in County Meath. Officers from the Ballymena Drugs Unit raided a property in Gormanston, uncovering the cannabis and two hand grenades. The Defence For...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Public Hearings To Be Held Over Waterford Mortuary Concerns
A series of public hearings are to be held to discuss the ongoing issues with Waterford Mortuary, after a number of pathologists condemned the condition of the facility. Consultants claimed dead bod...
Public Hearings To Be Held Over Waterford Mortuary Concerns
A series of public hearings are to be held to discuss the ongoing issues with Waterford Mortuary, after a number of pathologists condemned the condition of the facility. Consultants claimed dead bod...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Labour Accuse FG Of Electoral Politics With Broadband Announcement
The Labour Party has accused the Government of prioritising electoral politics over the public good in relation to the announcement of a €3 billion tender for a high speed broadband plan, against the ...
Labour Accuse FG Of Electoral Politics With Broadband Announcement
The Labour Party has accused the Government of prioritising electoral politics over the public good in relation to the announcement of a €3 billion tender for a high speed broadband plan, against the ...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington Reduces Ryder Cup Wildcards
Europe's Ryder Cup captain has cut the number of wildcards for next year's big event at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The Irishman has chosen to reduce the wildcards from four to three, allowing f...
Padraig Harrington Reduces Ryder Cup Wildcards
Europe's Ryder Cup captain has cut the number of wildcards for next year's big event at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The Irishman has chosen to reduce the wildcards from four to three, allowing f...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
On-Duty Firefighter Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving
A fireman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving while on duty behind the wheel of a fire engine. The man was driving a fire truck on the Callan Road, Kilkenny over the weekend and approache...
On-Duty Firefighter Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving
A fireman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving while on duty behind the wheel of a fire engine. The man was driving a fire truck on the Callan Road, Kilkenny over the weekend and approache...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Student Housing Provision On Track For 2019 Target
Student housing provision across Ireland is on track to reach a 2019 target set out under the National Student Accommodation Strategy (NSAS). The new Q1 2019 progress report on the strategy revealed ...
Student Housing Provision On Track For 2019 Target
Student housing provision across Ireland is on track to reach a 2019 target set out under the National Student Accommodation Strategy (NSAS). The new Q1 2019 progress report on the strategy revealed ...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Cabinet Approves National Broadband Plan
Ministers from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD and Sean Kyne TD, have welcomed the Cabinet decision to approve the National Broadband Plan. The scheme is set...
Cabinet Approves National Broadband Plan
Ministers from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD and Sean Kyne TD, have welcomed the Cabinet decision to approve the National Broadband Plan. The scheme is set...
Irish News, May 8, 2019
Public Advised Of Delays Following Luas Power Failure
Commuters are being advised to allow extra time while travelling on the Luas in Dublin today, Wednesday 08 May, due to a breakdown on the line this morning. The red route between Red Cow and Tallaght...
Public Advised Of Delays Following Luas Power Failure
Commuters are being advised to allow extra time while travelling on the Luas in Dublin today, Wednesday 08 May, due to a breakdown on the line this morning. The red route between Red Cow and Tallaght...
Irish News, May 7, 2019
14-Year-Old Boy Rescued Following Kidnapping In Finglas
A 14-year-old boy was rescued from the boot of a car after being abducted by a group of men. A 20-year-old man was arrested by armed gardaí officers who began chasing a vehicle driving erratically sh...
14-Year-Old Boy Rescued Following Kidnapping In Finglas
A 14-year-old boy was rescued from the boot of a car after being abducted by a group of men. A 20-year-old man was arrested by armed gardaí officers who began chasing a vehicle driving erratically sh...
Irish News, May 3, 2019
INMO Nurses Vote To Accept Proposals
Nurses and midwives from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have voted to accept proposals to resolve their industrial dispute. 62% of members voted in favour of the measures, which in...
INMO Nurses Vote To Accept Proposals
Nurses and midwives from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have voted to accept proposals to resolve their industrial dispute. 62% of members voted in favour of the measures, which in...
Irish News, May 3, 2019
Govt Approve Publication Of New Human Tissue Bill
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the Government's decision to approve the publication of the General Scheme of a Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination, an...
Govt Approve Publication Of New Human Tissue Bill
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the Government's decision to approve the publication of the General Scheme of a Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination, an...
Irish News, May 3, 2019
Police Seize Cannabis Worth €44k In Cork
Revenue officers in Cork have seized 2.2kgs of herbal cannabis worth around €44,000. The drugs, found on Wednesday 01 May, were discovered in a package that arrived from Italy. It was destined for an...
Police Seize Cannabis Worth €44k In Cork
Revenue officers in Cork have seized 2.2kgs of herbal cannabis worth around €44,000. The drugs, found on Wednesday 01 May, were discovered in a package that arrived from Italy. It was destined for an...
Irish News, May 3, 2019
Fishermen Rescued After Trawler Catches Fire Off Wicklow Coast
Three fishermen have been rescued after their trawler caught fire 30 miles off the coast of County Wicklow yesterday afternoon, Thursday 02 May. Lifeboat crews from Arkow and Wicklow RNLI responded t...
Fishermen Rescued After Trawler Catches Fire Off Wicklow Coast
Three fishermen have been rescued after their trawler caught fire 30 miles off the coast of County Wicklow yesterday afternoon, Thursday 02 May. Lifeboat crews from Arkow and Wicklow RNLI responded t...
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Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
