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Irish News on Mon, Apr 14 2025, 365 days ago

McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Triumph
Rory McIlroy has secured a historic victory at the 2025 Masters Tournament, completing a career Grand Slam after a tense play-off against England's Justin Rose.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 14 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Arrested In Connection With 2007 Murder Of Paul Quinn
A man has been arrested by garda investigating the 2007 murder of Paul Quinn. Mr Quinn was murdered at Tullycorra, Castleblayney, on 20 October, 2007.
SIPTU Members At Hoyer Vote For Strike Action
SIPTU members at fuel transportation company, Hoyer Ireland, have served notice of industrial action, up to and including strike action. The action has been taken in an ongoing dispute over redundancy entitlements.
FG Calls For Terms Of Incremental Purchase Scheme To Be Extended
The terms of the new Incremental Purchase Scheme, which allows social housing tenants to buy their first home, should be extended to include those living in houses acquired by councils.
Fianna Fáil Commits To Strengthening Post Office Network
Fianna Fáil has said that it is committed to strengthening Ireland's post office network, TD for Waterford Mary Butler has said. Deputy Butler said that a change of direction was needed to ensure that the post office remains at the centre of community life.
Sinn Féin Raises 'Deep Concern' Over Potential Convergys Redundancies
Sinn Féin has written to the acting Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, to express "deep concern" about 300 potential redundancies at Convergys in Swords.
Investigation Launched Into Shooting Incident In Co Meath
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Dunboyne in the early hours of Wednesday morning. At about 04:15 two shots were discharged at a house at The Green, Dunboyne Castle, Co Meath.
Garda Renew Appeal For Man And Woman Missing Since April 2015
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of William Maughan and Anastasijia Varslavane. The pair were reported missing from Gormanston, Co Meath, one year ago on Thursday, 14 April 2015.
Campaign Urges People To Speak To Pharmacist About Sexual Health
A campaign has been launched to encourage people to ask their pharmacist for advice about sexual health and contraception.
Suspected Explosive Device Found In Car Stopped By Garda
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected explosive device in a car stopped in Leinster.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 14 2015, 4,018 days ago

Gardaí Seeking Mazda Involved In Hit-And-Run
Gardaí are seeking a black coloured Mazda hatchback that was involved in a hit-and-run collision on St Patrick's Day. An elderly man was left in a serious condition after the Mazda car collided with his Volkswagen polo shortly after 19:00 on the Ballyowen Road in Lucan.
Sinn Féin To Campaign 'Vigorously' For Marriage Equality Yes Vote
Sinn Féin has announced it will campaign "vigorously for a Yes vote in every single constituency across this state" in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum.
Dublin Student Dies On Kayaking Trip
A Dublin student has died while on a kayaking trip in Slovenia, the Department for Foreign Affairs has confirmed. He has been named as 20-year-old Conor Keleghan, from Coolmine, Blanchardstown, and was on a trip with Colaiste Dhulaigh.
Council Blocks Flat Refurbishment Proposal
A proposed refurbishment of Dublin city flats to house homeless families has been blocked by Dublin City Councillors.
Fianna Fáil Calls For Strategic Plan For Bord na Móna
The Government has been urged to outline its strategic plan for the development of Bord na Móna over the coming years.
Cannabis Seized In Tarelton, Co Cork
Gardaí in Co Cork have seized cannabis worth an estimated €500,000 during a search of a house in Tarelton, near Macroom. A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure. Garda said the latest find is part of an ongoing operation targeting drugs in the area.
Missing Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing 24-year-old man has been found "safe and well". Alex Sherwin had been reported missing on Sunday, with garda issuing a public appeal for assistance. No information on Mr Sherwin's whereabouts have been released, but garda said the investigation had now ended.
Charity Calls On Dublin Cllrs To Support Renovation Plans
A homeless charity is calling on Dublin City Councillors to support plans to renovate over 60 homes in O'Devaney Gardens.
Sinn Féin Calls For Universal Free GP Care Roll Out
Free GP care for under sixes must be followed by universal free GP access in the earliest possible time frame, Sinn Féin health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 14 2014, 4,383 days ago

'Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy' Report Published
The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report, "Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy", has been launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
New Manufacturing Plant To Create 270 Jobs In Co Limerick
Up to 270 new jobs are to be created in Co Limerick over the next five years. Ethicon Biosurgery Ireland has announced that it will invest €80 million in a new manufacturing plant at the National Technology Park in Plassey.
Regulator Urged To Stop Standing Water Charge
The Energy Regulator has been urged to reject Irish Water's request to impose a standing charge of €100 on all households before the use of any water. The standing charge would apply to all households and be separate to the water charges to be imposed once the metering process is complete.
Man Arrested Over Cannabis, Cocaine And Ecstasy Seizure
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drug seizure made during a planned serach operation at a premises in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Men Arrested Over €300,000 Drug Haul
Ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €150,000 have been recovered during a search by Gardaí in Co Limerick. The tablets were discovered at a house in Annagh, Murroe in Bruff, at about 19:00 on Saturday. Gardaí arrested two men at the scene.
DCC To Debate Renewed Liffey Cable Car Proposal
Eight years after being abandoned, Dublin City Council is to again debate a proposal for a cable car service that would run along the Liffey, from Dockland's west to Heuston Station. First proposed in 2006 by developer Barry Boland, the €80m scheme never progressed.
85,000 Young People Out Of Work - CSO
More than 85,000 young people in Ireland are out of work and not in education, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Wind Farm Energy Export Plan Shelved
A plan to develop industrial wind farms in the Midlands to export energy to Britain has been shelved, the government has announced. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Environment Brian Stanley said that the move presents an opportunity for "proper planning around renewable energy.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 14 2011, 5,479 days ago

'Controversy' Over Awarding Of FAS Contract
Talks over legislation to regulate political lobbying has resulted in a clash between the Government and the Opposition. The dispute comes after news that a public relations firm with links to the Taoiseach won a contract to provide services to the State agency FAS.
Minimum Wage Laws To Be Published
Legislation to restore the minimum wage to €8.65 an hour is to be published by the end of next month. Addressing the Dáil, the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said the Government was to proceed with full legislation, rather than Ministerial order.
Explosives Truck Crashes Into Offaly Shop
A truck carrying explosive components has crashed into a shop in Moneygall, Co Offaly. The incident happened shortly after 8am this morning. No one was injured in the incident. Fire services say the contents of the truck posed no risk as they had not been mixed.
Elderly Co Antrim Residents Upset By Alert
Nursing home residents have now been allowed back into their rooms after a security alert in the seaside town of Larne. Staff and residents in the nursing home, in the Co Antrim's town's Dunboyne Avenue, were moved from their rooms to the back of the premises overnight.
Man Arrested Following Blanchardstown Burglary
Gardai in Blanchardstown have arrested a male and recovered property following a Burglary at an Industrial Unit. On Tuesday, around 11.45pm a motor van was intercepted by Gardai following a burglary at Coolmine Industrial Estate.
North's Barristers To Strike As Fees Cut
There's a major legal tussle brewing this week with news that the outgoing Stormont Justice Minister is not going to back down on the new rates he has set for solicitors and lawyers working on legal aid cases in NI.
Garda Search For Missing Ennis Woman
Gardai in County Clare are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 48-year-old woman. Evelyn Vaughan has been missing from Shannon Park in Ennis since Tuesday morning. She is described as being 5’ 2’’ with short blonde hair.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 14 2010, 5,844 days ago

Man Dies In Clare Road Crash
Gardai at Ennistymon, Co Clare are investigating a two-vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the outskirts of Milltown Malbay on the Ennistymon Rd at approx 5.10pm last night.
Secrets Sailor Wanted 'To See Girlfriend'
More details have emerged today of the case against an Irish Navy serviceman said to have passed on State secrets. He is due to be sentenced today for disclosing the whereabouts of his vessel to his girlfriend by text.
'Rough Justice' Slammed By SDLP
A Northern politician has said there must be no "kangaroo justice" dished out. SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has condemned the shooting of a man in the back of the leg in the Bogside area of Derry on Tuesday night.
Dublin Promises Further €3m To Reconciliation
The Dublin Government has underlined its determination to continue funding reconciliation initiatives across the border.
Irish Protestant School Funds Defended
There has been a fresh development in an ongoing funding battle for Protestant schools in the Irish Republic.
SDLP Slams SF Electoral Pact Plan
The SDLP has rejected an electoral deal with Sinn Fein in two of the North's most hotly contested Parliamentary constituencies. Gerry Adams wrote to Margaret Ritchie yesterday proposing a pact in Fermanagh/South Tyrone and Belfast South. Ms Ritchie rejected the offer, lambasting it as sectarian.
March Road Toll At All Time Low
The Department of Transport has confirmed that the number of deaths on Irish roads for the month of March has fallen to it's lowest ever. There were 11 tragedies, which is the lowest for the month since records began more than 40 years ago.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 14 2008, 6,574 days ago

Dublin Lightning Stike Fatal
A lightning strike killed a 14-year-old boy yesterday. The victim was struck in a Dublin suburb on Sunday and has since died.
Books Of Condolence Open For Former President
Several books of condolence are to open today as a mark of respect for former Irish President Patrick Hillery, who died at the weekend. Dr Hillery died on Saturday following a short illness. He was 84 years of age.
Airline Boss's Comments Dismissed
A spokesman for the Taoiseach has said that Mr Ahern remains unmoved by a budget airline boss's scathing comments about him. He is quoted as saying the Ryanair chief's unparliamentarily remarks were most definitely "unworthy of comment".
Tibet Wrangle Settled?
A major diplomatic incident may have been avoided today after comments by the Green Party Leader John Gormley at a party conference provoked a walk-out by the Chinese ambassador on Saturday. Mr Gormely said that Tibet was a country - enraging Chinese diplomats present.
Tragedy Ends Search For Derry Man
There has been a tragic end to a missing person search with a body discovered in Inishowen, Co Donegal. It was discovered in a forest in the scenic area. It comes on foot of a major hunt for a missing Londonderry man Jim Rafferty.
Donegal Pharmacy Row Deepens
Almost all pharmacies across Donegal are to withdraw from community drug schemes as the row over drug payments escalates. Figures have indicated that almost 40 pharmacies in Donegal have posted their intention to withdraw from the scheme on May 1.
New DTA Legislation To Clampdown On Developers
The Government is set to unveil details today of the long-awaited Dublin Transport Authority (DTA). The body is being established to oversee transport development in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
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