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Irish News on Wed, Feb 28 2024, 731 days ago
Gaming Business Ideas To Start In Ireland
Are you passionate about gaming and considering turning your hobby into a profitable business in Ireland? You're in luck! The gaming industry is booming, and many opportunities are waiting for you. Here are ten gaming business ideas that could be your ticket to success in this exciting field. 1.
Are you passionate about gaming and considering turning your hobby into a profitable business in Ireland? You're in luck! The gaming industry is booming, and many opportunities are waiting for you. Here are ten gaming business ideas that could be your ticket to success in this exciting field. 1.
Irish News on Fri, Feb 28 2020, 2,192 days ago
Communities Have Vital Role To Play In Climate Action - Labour
Communities across Ireland have a vital role to play in addressing climate change and should be active participants in our bid to create a more energy efficient and sustainable future.
Communities across Ireland have a vital role to play in addressing climate change and should be active participants in our bid to create a more energy efficient and sustainable future.
Irish News on Thu, Feb 28 2019, 2,557 days ago
Sinn Féin Call For Resignation Of Minister For Housing
Sinn Féin has called for the resignation of the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in light of the January homeless figures, which party housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said have reached an "all time high".
Sinn Féin has called for the resignation of the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in light of the January homeless figures, which party housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said have reached an "all time high".
Irish News on Wed, Feb 28 2018, 2,922 days ago
New Cyclist Safety Legislation Announced
New legislation is to be introduced to try and reduce the number of cycling fatalities on Irish roads. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, has announced that he will legislate for Minimum Passing Distance (MPD).
New legislation is to be introduced to try and reduce the number of cycling fatalities on Irish roads. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, has announced that he will legislate for Minimum Passing Distance (MPD).
Appeal Issued For 15-Year-Old Kim Berry
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Kim Berry who has gone missing from her home in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The teenager was last seen at approximately 11.30am on the 26 February at her home in Ballyfermot.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Kim Berry who has gone missing from her home in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The teenager was last seen at approximately 11.30am on the 26 February at her home in Ballyfermot.
Irish News on Tue, Feb 28 2017, 3,287 days ago
2016 Record Year For Tourism To Ireland - CSO
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that 2016 was a record year for overseas visitors to Ireland. CSO data shows that the number of overseas visits between November 2016 and January 2017 increased by 7.2% compared to the same period of 2015/2016.
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that 2016 was a record year for overseas visitors to Ireland. CSO data shows that the number of overseas visits between November 2016 and January 2017 increased by 7.2% compared to the same period of 2015/2016.
Irish News on Fri, Feb 28 2014, 4,383 days ago
Action Plan 'More Spin Than Delivery'
The Government's third Action Plan for Jobs has been criticised as "more about spin than delivery", by Fianna Fail spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary. Deputy Calleary has raised concerns that government policy is leading to a two-tier recovery.
The Government's third Action Plan for Jobs has been criticised as "more about spin than delivery", by Fianna Fail spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary. Deputy Calleary has raised concerns that government policy is leading to a two-tier recovery.
Sinn Féin Wants Overhaul Of State Board Appointments
The process behind how members are appointed to State sponsored boards needs to be reviewed, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
The process behind how members are appointed to State sponsored boards needs to be reviewed, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
UTV Ireland Sign 10-Year Contract With BAI
UTV Ireland, will begin broadcasting in January 2015, after the new subsidiary of Northern Ireland's UTV Media signed a ten year television content provision contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).
UTV Ireland, will begin broadcasting in January 2015, after the new subsidiary of Northern Ireland's UTV Media signed a ten year television content provision contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).
Priest Arrested In Church Theft Investigation
Gardaí investigating the theft of more than €500,000 from a religious order have arrested a 59-year-old priest. The arrest follows a six-month investigation into the theft, which is understood to have been carried out over a period of 13 years.
Gardaí investigating the theft of more than €500,000 from a religious order have arrested a 59-year-old priest. The arrest follows a six-month investigation into the theft, which is understood to have been carried out over a period of 13 years.
Second H1N1 Flu Virus Case Confirmed In Cork
A second case of the H1N1 flu virus has been confirmed at a Cork Hospital. Seven days after confirmation of the virus, commonly known as 'swine flu', at Cork University Hospital, a second case has been confirmed at Mercy University Hospital in the city.
A second case of the H1N1 flu virus has been confirmed at a Cork Hospital. Seven days after confirmation of the virus, commonly known as 'swine flu', at Cork University Hospital, a second case has been confirmed at Mercy University Hospital in the city.
Strike Notice Served On Aer Lingus, DAA And SAA
SIPTU has served notice Aer Lingus and the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities will a notice of industrial action. The union will hold a four-hour work stoppage at airports in Dublin, Shannon and Cork on 14 March between 5 and 9am.
SIPTU has served notice Aer Lingus and the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities will a notice of industrial action. The union will hold a four-hour work stoppage at airports in Dublin, Shannon and Cork on 14 March between 5 and 9am.
RIAI Call On Govt To Defer New Building Regulations
The government has been urged to defer new building regulations due to come into force on Saturday. The new regulations would see restrictions placed on who has the power to approve and sign off on new building work.
The government has been urged to defer new building regulations due to come into force on Saturday. The new regulations would see restrictions placed on who has the power to approve and sign off on new building work.
Irish News on Thu, Feb 28 2013, 4,748 days ago
High Court Order Removal Or Road Laid Without Permission
The director of a waste management company and his wife have been ordered to remove a 1.6km road built from waste material, without planning permission, in a Special Area of Conservation.
The director of a waste management company and his wife have been ordered to remove a 1.6km road built from waste material, without planning permission, in a Special Area of Conservation.
24-Year-Old Jailed For Burglaries At Homes Of Elderly
A man has been convicted over the burglaries at them homes of two elderly people, including the mayor of Ballinasloe.
A man has been convicted over the burglaries at them homes of two elderly people, including the mayor of Ballinasloe.
Child Porn Convicted Appeals Dismissal Decision
The Garda Commissioner’s decision to dismiss a Garda HQ employee after he admitted possession of child pornography has been reserved by the High Court.
The Garda Commissioner’s decision to dismiss a Garda HQ employee after he admitted possession of child pornography has been reserved by the High Court.
Two Cork Men Jailed Over Two Attacks On Women
Two men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for a sexual assault on one woman and the robbery of another on the same night in Cork city.
Two men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for a sexual assault on one woman and the robbery of another on the same night in Cork city.
Banker's Bonuses Capped In New EU Deal
Bankers' bonuses could be capped as early as next year, following an Irish-brokered EU deal. Welcoming the deal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said he was proud the breakthrough had been made during the Irish presidency of the EU.
Bankers' bonuses could be capped as early as next year, following an Irish-brokered EU deal. Welcoming the deal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said he was proud the breakthrough had been made during the Irish presidency of the EU.
Gort-To-Tuam Motorway Gets The Go-Ahead
The construction of the €550 million Gort-to-Tuam motorway in Co Galway, which has been given final clearance by Government, is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
The construction of the €550 million Gort-to-Tuam motorway in Co Galway, which has been given final clearance by Government, is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
Two Arrested In ATM Fraud Investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with ATM fraud following a garda investigation in Co Kildare. The investigation concerned incidents of suspected ATM skimming, where hidden or obscured devices are used to record information stored on credit cards and bank cards.
Two men have been arrested in connection with ATM fraud following a garda investigation in Co Kildare. The investigation concerned incidents of suspected ATM skimming, where hidden or obscured devices are used to record information stored on credit cards and bank cards.
Two Hoax Devices Recovered In Limerick
Two hoax devices have been recovered during a search of a residence in Limerick on Wednesday night. Two suspect devices were found during the search of a residence on Maiden Street, Newcastle West, shortly after 10pm.
Two hoax devices have been recovered during a search of a residence in Limerick on Wednesday night. Two suspect devices were found during the search of a residence on Maiden Street, Newcastle West, shortly after 10pm.
HSE To Publish Details Of Regional Plans
Details of regional spending and savings in four of the Health Service Executive’s main service areas are due to be published. The HSE areas are Dublin Mid-Leinster, Dublin North East, South and West.
Details of regional spending and savings in four of the Health Service Executive’s main service areas are due to be published. The HSE areas are Dublin Mid-Leinster, Dublin North East, South and West.
Irish News on Tue, Feb 28 2012, 5,114 days ago
Residential Property Prices Drop By 17.4%
In the year to January, residential property prices at a national level, fell by 17.4%, according to the CSO This compares with an annual rate of decline of 16.7% in December and a decline of 10.7% recorded in the twelve months to January 2011. Residential property prices fell by 1.
In the year to January, residential property prices at a national level, fell by 17.4%, according to the CSO This compares with an annual rate of decline of 16.7% in December and a decline of 10.7% recorded in the twelve months to January 2011. Residential property prices fell by 1.
Five More Countries Choose Dublin As Olympic Training Base
Five more countries have chosen Dublin as a training base for the London Olympics in a move which has been welcomed by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.
Five more countries have chosen Dublin as a training base for the London Olympics in a move which has been welcomed by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.
Rate Of Health Insurance Drop-out Increases
The rate of people exiting the health insurance market has doubled in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to the Health Insurance Authority. A total of 65,000 people opted out of their policy. Many switched policies, naming price as the deciding factor.
The rate of people exiting the health insurance market has doubled in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to the Health Insurance Authority. A total of 65,000 people opted out of their policy. Many switched policies, naming price as the deciding factor.
Whistleblower Legislation Welcomed
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West TD, Derek Keating, has welcomed the publication of the Draft Heads of the new whistleblower legislation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin.
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West TD, Derek Keating, has welcomed the publication of the Draft Heads of the new whistleblower legislation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin.
IMF Completes Fifth Review Under Extended Agreement With Ireland
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Ireland's performance under an economic program supported by a three-year, SDR 19.47 billion (about €22.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Ireland's performance under an economic program supported by a three-year, SDR 19.47 billion (about €22.
Researchers Collaborate Discovery Of New Targets For Asthma Treatment
A collaboration between scientists in Trinity College Dublin and the United Kingdom has identified new processes that lead to the development of a novel cell implicated in allergies. The discovery has the potential for new strategies to treat asthma and other allergic diseases.
A collaboration between scientists in Trinity College Dublin and the United Kingdom has identified new processes that lead to the development of a novel cell implicated in allergies. The discovery has the potential for new strategies to treat asthma and other allergic diseases.
SIPTU To Meet With Rehab Enterprises
SIPTU representatives will meet with the management of Rehab Enterprises on Thursday to discuss threatened redundancies at the company's Galway recycling plant.
SIPTU representatives will meet with the management of Rehab Enterprises on Thursday to discuss threatened redundancies at the company's Galway recycling plant.
Irish News on Mon, Feb 28 2011, 5,479 days ago
Confusion Over FG And Lab Talks
Fine Gael and the Labour Party - the two most successful parties in Friday's general election in the Irish Republic - can't seem to agree on whether talks between them have been initiated or not.
Fine Gael and the Labour Party - the two most successful parties in Friday's general election in the Irish Republic - can't seem to agree on whether talks between them have been initiated or not.
Two Dead In Separate Crashes
A man and woman have both died in separate road traffic collisions over the weekend. In the first of the two incidents, a male driver died in Corascashel, Dowra, Co Cavan approximately 2.5miles outside Dowra on the Dowra to Glangevlin Road.
A man and woman have both died in separate road traffic collisions over the weekend. In the first of the two incidents, a male driver died in Corascashel, Dowra, Co Cavan approximately 2.5miles outside Dowra on the Dowra to Glangevlin Road.
Over €1M Cannabis Seized In Dublin
Over €1M worth of cannabis has been seized in two separate drug finds in Dublin over the weekend.
Over €1M worth of cannabis has been seized in two separate drug finds in Dublin over the weekend.
Co Antrim Feared Dead In NZ Quake
An NI woman is still missing in New Zealand after last week's devastating earthquake in the city of Christchurch. The Co Antrim-born woman, who is originally from Lisburn, has been named as Julie Wong, (formerly Johnston).
An NI woman is still missing in New Zealand after last week's devastating earthquake in the city of Christchurch. The Co Antrim-born woman, who is originally from Lisburn, has been named as Julie Wong, (formerly Johnston).
Hamill Report 'Can Be Published In Full'
The long-awaited report into the controversial mob killing of an innocent Catholic man in Portadown - allegedly as members of the RUC looked on - has moved a step nearer to being made public.
The long-awaited report into the controversial mob killing of an innocent Catholic man in Portadown - allegedly as members of the RUC looked on - has moved a step nearer to being made public.
Consent Given For RTÉ Digital TV Services
There are to be five, new broadcast channels in Ireland with the Irish Republic's Government announcing this month its decision in relation to new television services for its 'Free to Air' Digital Terrestrial Television network (DTT).
There are to be five, new broadcast channels in Ireland with the Irish Republic's Government announcing this month its decision in relation to new television services for its 'Free to Air' Digital Terrestrial Television network (DTT).
DUP Leader Reveals MLA Candidates
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has announced its team of 44 candidates for the forthcoming Northern Assembly election. DUP Leader Peter Robinson (pictured) said that the DUP would be taking a positive message to the people of Northern Ireland.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has announced its team of 44 candidates for the forthcoming Northern Assembly election. DUP Leader Peter Robinson (pictured) said that the DUP would be taking a positive message to the people of Northern Ireland.
Irish News on Thu, Feb 28 2008, 6,575 days ago
Labour Shearing Funds During Electioneering
A Labour Party member has set the ball rolling for a limit to election spending. Labour says some candidates in the 2004 local elections were reported to have spent in excess of €40,000, and have put forward a Private Members Bill in an attempt to curb big spending at election time.
A Labour Party member has set the ball rolling for a limit to election spending. Labour says some candidates in the 2004 local elections were reported to have spent in excess of €40,000, and have put forward a Private Members Bill in an attempt to curb big spending at election time.
Taoiseach Offers Condolences Over Dublin Attack
Bertie Ahern has expressed condolences to the Polish Prime minister after the death of a second Polish man following an attack in a Dublin chipshop.
Bertie Ahern has expressed condolences to the Polish Prime minister after the death of a second Polish man following an attack in a Dublin chipshop.
Mayo Man Regains Sight Using Son’s Tooth
A Mayo man who was blinded during an industrial accident has been given a second chance to see by doctors. By using a new procedure called Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis, a new cornea was grafted for 57 year-old Robert Nichol from his son’s tooth.
A Mayo man who was blinded during an industrial accident has been given a second chance to see by doctors. By using a new procedure called Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis, a new cornea was grafted for 57 year-old Robert Nichol from his son’s tooth.
Gardaí Investigate School Attack By Pupils
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an incident at a secondary school in Galway. A number of boys at the school have been suspended after an alleged attack on a school girl, which is understood to have been filmed by a witnesses phone.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an incident at a secondary school in Galway. A number of boys at the school have been suspended after an alleged attack on a school girl, which is understood to have been filmed by a witnesses phone.
HSE "Cannot Deliver" On Homelessness Pledge
Campaigners against homelessness have accused the Health Service Executive (HSE) of actively contributing to the numbers sleeping on the streets.
Campaigners against homelessness have accused the Health Service Executive (HSE) of actively contributing to the numbers sleeping on the streets.
Pharmacists Sick Of Government Health Plan
Pharmacists have told the Irish Government they will halt the Departments's sponsored health schemes if controversial HSE plans go ahead.
Pharmacists have told the Irish Government they will halt the Departments's sponsored health schemes if controversial HSE plans go ahead.
Reservations Over Excessive Incineration
A leading private waste firm has warned the Government it’s over reliance on incineration may lead to massive EU fines. Greenstar says a study it commissioned has found the Irish government is too focused on incinerators to divert biodegradable waste from landfills, as required by EU Directives.
A leading private waste firm has warned the Government it’s over reliance on incineration may lead to massive EU fines. Greenstar says a study it commissioned has found the Irish government is too focused on incinerators to divert biodegradable waste from landfills, as required by EU Directives.
Taoiseach Dissenters ‘Not Fit To Tie His Shoelaces’
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has slammed the recent outpouring of criticism of the Taoiseach claiming some of those speaking out are “not fit to tie his shoelaces.
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has slammed the recent outpouring of criticism of the Taoiseach claiming some of those speaking out are “not fit to tie his shoelaces.
Second Man Dies After Chip Shop Attack
A second man involved in a frenzied attack in Dublin has died in hospital. The 29 year-old man, Pavel Kalite from Poland, is the second man to die after being attacked in a chip shop along with a 27 year-old man, Marius Szwaijkos, who died at the scene.
A second man involved in a frenzied attack in Dublin has died in hospital. The 29 year-old man, Pavel Kalite from Poland, is the second man to die after being attacked in a chip shop along with a 27 year-old man, Marius Szwaijkos, who died at the scene.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.