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Irish News on Mon, Mar 16 2020, 2,191 days ago

People Urged Not To Call 999 Over Covid-19 Testing
People who suspect they might need a test for Covid-19 are being urged to not call 999 or 112 as these emergency services must be used "for the work they do".

Irish News on Fri, Mar 16 2018, 2,922 days ago

Garda Search For Gang Following Armed Robbery Of Post Office
Gardaí are searching for a gang of men in connection with an armed robbery of a Post Office in Athboy, Co Meath. It is understood that three or four men dressed in black, and one armed with an axe, entered the Post Office and threatened staff, demanding money.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 16 2017, 3,287 days ago

Tobacco Free Ireland Report Published
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the publication of the 2015 Annual Report on the Tobacco Free Ireland Action Plan.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 16 2016, 3,652 days ago

€23m Secured For 121 Sustainable Transport Projects In Greater Dublin Area
Funding of €23 million has been secured for sustainable transport projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).
60 News Jobs To Be Created In Galway
60 new jobs are to be created in Galway by US company Ipswitch, who will establish Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) support and operations centre in the city.
An Taoiseach Extends 'Deepest Sympathies' To Family Of Adrian Ismay
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has extended his "deepest sympathies" following the death of Adrian Ismay, a Northern Ireland Prison Officer who died on Tuesday. Mr Ismay was seriously injured when a bomb attached to his van detonated as he drove to work in Belfast earlier this month.
Two FG Cllr's To Contest Seanad General Election
Two Fine Gael councillors are to contest the Seanad General Election on the National University of Ireland Panel. Contesting the election will be Galway City Council member, Pearce Flannery.
Housing Crisis Must Be Priority Of Incoming Govt - FF
Fianna Fáil has said that it will prioritise homelessness in the new Dáil. The party's spokesperson on Housing and Environment, Barry Cowen, said that reports by homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry claim that up to 3,000 children could become homeless by 2017.
SF Introduce New Bill To 'Prevent Homelessness And Limit Rent Increases'
A new Bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin containing measures to prevent homelessness and limit rent increases. Speaking outside Leinster House on Tuesday, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin said that the Bill was "particularly timely as reports today show that Dublin rents have passed 2007 peak levels".
Gardaí Issue Renewed Appeal For Missing 23-Year-Old
Gardaí in Co Tipperary have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Gerrard, who has gone missing from his home in Bridgewater. The 23-year-old was last seen at approximately 5:50am in the Bridgewater House area of Clonmel on 07 March.
Two Arrested In Vincent Ryan Murder Investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Vincent Ryan in Finglas on 29 February. Gardaí investigating the murder searched a number of premises in the north and west Dublin areas. During the course of the searches two men in their 30's were arrested.
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Supermarket Robbery
Two men have been arrested by garda investigating a robbery at a supermarket in Ongar Village on Saturday, 13 March. At approximately 8:30pm up to three men, in possession of firearms and knives, entered the shop threatening staff and demanding cash.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 16 2015, 4,018 days ago

Man's Body Found At House In Limerick
An investigation has been launched after a man found at a house in Limerick on Sunday night died in hospital. It is understood that the man, believed to be aged in his 30s, was found unconscious at a house on Hyde Road at about 20:00 on Sunday.
Appeal Issued For Missing Co Westmeath Man
Gardaí have issued an appeal for 20-year-old Silvestras Stoskus, who has been missing from his Co Westmeath home since 08 March. Mr Stoskus was last seen at about 15:00 at his home at Bun Daire, Kinnegad. He is described as approximately 5'11", with a thin build and short brown hair.
Man Arrested Over €380,000 Ecstasy Find
Gardaí have uncovered ecstasy worth an estimated €380,000 during a planned search in Clondalkin. Officers carried out a search at Oak Rise on Saturday night at about 20:20. Alongside the ecstasy, a small quantity of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia were also seized.
Post-Mortem Due On Body Found On Bray Beach
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a woman found on a beach in Bray. It is understood that the body was found at about 07:30 on Saturday morning. Gardaí said that it is believed to be a woman aged between 40 and 50.
Investigation Launched Into Alleged Incident Between Garda And Homeless Man
An investigation has been launched into an alleged incident between a garda officer and a homeless man in Dublin on Friday. According to reports, at about 15:30 on Henry Street in the city centre, there was an altercation between an officer and a homeless man.
Missing Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Michael Kingston, who was reported missing a week ago, has been found "safe and well", gardaí have reported. A missing persons report was issued for Mr Kingston last week, when he went missing from his home in Sandyford. Following a week of no success, garda renewed the appeal on Friday.
Garda Seek Teenage Gang That Smashed Up North Dublin Dart Station
An investigation has been launched after a gang of teenagers smashed windows and destroyed property in north Dublin on Saturday night. It is understood that around six teenagers, estimated to be aged 15 and 16, began smashing windows and glass doors at Bayside Dart Stations at around 20:00.
Surfer Rescued From Base Of Cliffs Of Moher
A surfer was rescued from the shore at the base of the Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare after becoming stranded on Saturday.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Two Fatal Road Accidents
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to two fatal road accidents on Saturday. A 62-year-old man died when the car he was a passenger in left the road on the M50 at about 12:45am between Junction 10 Ballymount and Junction 11 Tallaght.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 16 2012, 5,113 days ago

Oil Struck Off The Coast Of Cork
Exploration company, Providence Resources, have struck oil off the coast of Cork. They announced yesterday that its Barryroe well off the coast of Cork had delivered the first potential commercial flow rate of oil offshore of Ireland.
Minister Will "Unashamedly" Promote Ireland
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that ministers travelling around the globe for St Patrick’s Day celebrations will “unashamedly” sell the message that Ireland is recovering and is one of the best destinations in the world for inward investment and tourism.
Emigrant Voting Rights TO Be Debated At Convention
The upcoming Constitutional Convention will debate the issue of voting rights for emigrants Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has confirmed.
Committee Established To Speed Up Action On Mortgage Problems
A committee of senior ministers has been established in the hope of speeding up the governments handling of the mortgage crises.
Michael Collins "Criminal Card" To Be Auctioned
An original “criminal card” for Michael Collins has been discovered and is due to be sold at auction next month.
Cross-Border Search For Escaped Prisoner Continues
A cross border search is continuing for a prisoner who absconded yesterday from Loughan Prison in Co Cavan. Martin McDermott (26) from Raphoe, Co Donegal, was noted missing during a head count shortly before 5pm yesterday but it is not known how long he had been missing for.
Nike Apologies For Controversial Shoe
Sportswear company Nike has issued an apology following the controversy caused by its latest shoe design, the Black and Tan. Nike said the shoe “has been unofficially named by some using a phrase that can be viewed as inappropriate and insensitive. We apologise. No offence was intended.
5-Way Accumulator Bet Wins Irishman €1.2m
It is alleged an Irishman employed at the Nicky Henderson training stable has won around €1.2m (£1m) on a five-way accumulator bet at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
€950,000 Drug Siezure
Gardaí have arrested two men and seized drugs valued at almost €1 million during a joint investigation by gardaí and Customs officials yesterday.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 16 2011, 5,479 days ago

Ireland Faces 'Economic And Social Crisis'
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil that Ireland is facing an "economic and social crisis" while delivering the Coalition's Programme for Government.
'Suicide' Killer Gets 18 Years
Co Londonderry killer, Hazel Stewart has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in jail for the murders of her first husband and former lover's wife. Mrs Stewart, 49, was convicted earlier this month of the murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan.
Martin Appoints Lenihan As Deputy
Leader of the Opposition party, Michael Martin, has controversially announced former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan as the deputy leader of the Fianna Fail party. Mr Martin said he was pleased to confirm the appointment as he unveiled the party's candidates for election to the Seanad Éireann.
Kenny Slashes Ministerial Transport And Staffing
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has slashed the State's provision of ministerial transport and staffing within the first week of coming to office.
West Belfast Multiple Stabbing Probed
Four people - including a police officer - were stabbed in west Belfast overnight. Police said that at around 10pm on Tuesday it was reported that a man was taken to hospital after being seen at Waterford Street, off the Falls Road, with a stab wound to his neck.
Fastfood Workers Say Wages Under Attack
Dublin's fast food staff are taking to the streets on Wednesday to highlight their anger over whet they describe is an attack by the industry on their wages.
Army Base House Building Plan Hits 'Robinson-Shaped Brick Wall'
Plans to build hundreds of homes on a north Belfast former military base, at Girdwood have seemingly hit a wall, just days after being announced, writes James Gracey Earlier in the week, the Stormont Minister for Social Development, Alex Attwood, unveiled plans for 200 homes on the site besi
Stateside Backing For IFI In Question
As the North's top two politicians tucked into a hearty breakfast in the USA today, their plan to underline the importance of continuing US funding for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was sharply in focus.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 16 2010, 5,844 days ago

Tallaght Hospital Announces Reforms
A leading Dublin hospital has revealed a plans for major reforms over how it operates with immediate effect, after coming under intense criticism for failing to inspect thousands of x-rays.
Suspected Cartoonist Plotters Appear In Court
Two of the men held in connection with a plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist have appeared in court. Ali Charafe Damache, from Algeria, and Abdul-Salam Mansour Al-Jehani from Libya were remanded in custody at a special sitting of Waterford District Court last night.
Two Arrested After Kildare Drug Haul
Two men are being held after quantity of hard drugs was seized during an operation in Newbridge, Co Kildare this morning. Gardaí have revealed the operation took place at approximately 6.30am this morning in Newbridge when a truck was stopped and searched.
Taoiseach's On Final Leg Of Travels
The Taoiseach is in Washington DC today on the final leg of his visit to the United States. Tonight, Brian Cowen will make the keynote address at the Annual Dinner of the American Ireland Fund.
Cardinal Resists Resign Calls Over Abuse
The Catholic Church in Ireland is facing further pressure today as calls intensify for the church's leader to resign after he admitted knowing about the sexual abuse of two children.
Third Irishman Hospitalised In Sydney Assaualt
Another Irishman is in hospital with serious head injuries after being seriously assaulted during a night out in Sydney's east. The 29-year-old Irish national has become the third Irishman in two years to be hospitalised from assaults by locals in the Coogee area.
Border Post Slammed
An SDLP politician in the North has welcomed a consumer body report highlighting inefficiencies in cross-border post delivery and has called for rapid action to fix the problem.
Appeal Over Arson Attacks
The latest in a series of arson attacks on gorse areas across parts of the North was this morning still being tackled by the Fire Service. Whitehead was hit overnight by a serious arson attack.
DUP Man Ousted From Chamber
An Unionist Assemblyman was last night ordered from the North's debating chamber for refusing to withdraw remarks about the Education Minister.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 16 2009, 6,209 days ago

Cowen In Business At NY
Taoiseach Brian Cowen (pictured) arrived in New York on Monday for a trade mission focussing on Irish exports. Mr Cowen will attend an Enterprise Ireland event in Manhattan where he is expected to announce contracts worth $150 million between US and Irish companies.
Housefire Claims Three Lives In Drogheda
Three people have died and at least two others have been injured in a house fire in Co Louth. Of the three fatalities in the fire, ages ranged from six to 22 years of age, but there is no breakdown of sexes as of yet.
Two Killed In Cork Crash
Two male drivers have been killed following a road collision in Co Cork in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí at Mallow are investigating fatal traffic collision that occurred at approximately 1am on the N20 at Pikes Cross, Ballyhea, Charleville.
More Arrests In North As Police Hunt Killers
A total of seven people are now being questioned in connection with the murder of PSNI Constable Stephen Carroll in Co Armagh last week. The police have today arrested two more people in connection with the terrorist outrage, claimed by the Continuity IRA.
Three Arrested Over Ballinlough Robbery
Gardaí investigating last Saturday morning's post office robbery in Ballinlough have arrested two men and a woman in Roscommon town. All three are being detained at Roscommon Garda Station, the men are aged 27 and 36 years and the woman is 28 years.
Woo hoo! For St Patrick's Day Springfield Visitors
The traditional St Patrick's Day 'green' will be a shade paler this March 17th - by being given a cartoon yellow tinge. The cult cartoon series The Simpsons will be spreading St Patrick's Day cheer in the capital with a special screening of a one-off, Irish-themed episode of the long-running show.
Kilkenny Tower To Get Facelift
Kilkenny Borough Council has announced plans to carry out work at Talbot's Tower in the city. The building, located on Ormonde Road and Lower New Street, and the adjoining Town Walls are protected under the National Monuments Act 1930-2004.
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