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Irish News on Fri, Oct 11 2019, 2,557 days ago
Man Critical Following Dublin Assault
Gardaí are appealing for information following a serious assault in north Dublin. A man aged in his 40s is in critical condition in hospital after receiving serious head injuries during the incident on Phibsborough Road, shortly after 7pm on Monday 07 October.
Gardaí are appealing for information following a serious assault in north Dublin. A man aged in his 40s is in critical condition in hospital after receiving serious head injuries during the incident on Phibsborough Road, shortly after 7pm on Monday 07 October.
Cork Search For Missing Fisherman Continues
The search for a fisherman who has been missing from the Dunmannus area of west Cork has entered its third day. Lone fisherman Kodie Healy, aged in his 20s, had been at sea since early on Wednesday morning and was due to arrive back at around 6pm.
The search for a fisherman who has been missing from the Dunmannus area of west Cork has entered its third day. Lone fisherman Kodie Healy, aged in his 20s, had been at sea since early on Wednesday morning and was due to arrive back at around 6pm.
Time Running Out For NI/UK Licence Exchange
Irish drivers with a UK or Northern Irish driving licence are warned that time is running out for a licence exchange ahead of Brexit.
Irish drivers with a UK or Northern Irish driving licence are warned that time is running out for a licence exchange ahead of Brexit.
Education Employment Boost With Record Budget Allocation
A record Budget allocation of €11.1 billion for the Department of Education and Skills is expected to fund hundreds of new staff and more higher education places and apprenticeships, it's been revealed.
A record Budget allocation of €11.1 billion for the Department of Education and Skills is expected to fund hundreds of new staff and more higher education places and apprenticeships, it's been revealed.
325 Million Year-Old Amphibian Bones Found In Clare
The bones of an amphibian-like creature that scurried the shores of Co Clare 325 million years ago have been discovered. The two small fossilised bones were recovered from a beach at Doolin.
The bones of an amphibian-like creature that scurried the shores of Co Clare 325 million years ago have been discovered. The two small fossilised bones were recovered from a beach at Doolin.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 11 2018, 2,922 days ago
National Emergency Coordination Group To Meet Ahead Of Storm Callum
The National Emergency Coordination group are to meet today, 11 October, to discuss Storm Callum. Winds of up to 130kmh are expected in Ireland which could pose a "risk to life and property", according to forecasters.
The National Emergency Coordination group are to meet today, 11 October, to discuss Storm Callum. Winds of up to 130kmh are expected in Ireland which could pose a "risk to life and property", according to forecasters.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 11 2017, 3,287 days ago
Additional €646m Allocated To Dept Of Health In Budget 2018
Budget 2018 will deliver better access, more help for families and more supports for disability, mental health, and older and vulnerable people, Minister Simon Harris and Ministers of State Finian McGrath, Jim Daly and Catherine Byrne have said.
Budget 2018 will deliver better access, more help for families and more supports for disability, mental health, and older and vulnerable people, Minister Simon Harris and Ministers of State Finian McGrath, Jim Daly and Catherine Byrne have said.
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Frenc Laszio
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Frenc Laszlo, who has been missing from Macroon in Co Cork since 8 October, 2017. The 42-year-old is described as 5'7'' of medium build, with dark hair, a moustache and brown eyes.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Frenc Laszlo, who has been missing from Macroon in Co Cork since 8 October, 2017. The 42-year-old is described as 5'7'' of medium build, with dark hair, a moustache and brown eyes.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 11 2016, 3,652 days ago
New Campaign Launched For Safely Disposing Of Unwanted Medications
A new campaign has been launched to help the public dispose of unused or out of date medications in Cork and Kerry, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced.
A new campaign has been launched to help the public dispose of unused or out of date medications in Cork and Kerry, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced.
Proposed National Minimum Wage Increase 'A Slap In The Face' - Labour
The government's proposed 10 cent increase in the National Minimum Wage has been described as "a slap in the face" for Ireland's lowest paid workers.
The government's proposed 10 cent increase in the National Minimum Wage has been described as "a slap in the face" for Ireland's lowest paid workers.
Govt Urged To Recognise Benefits Of Indigenous Film Industry
The government has been urged to recognise the "multiple economic and cultural benefits" of Ireland's indigenous film industry. Sinn Féin Senator Fintan Warfield, made the call as he outline the party's commitment to the industry as part of their alternative budget submission.
The government has been urged to recognise the "multiple economic and cultural benefits" of Ireland's indigenous film industry. Sinn Féin Senator Fintan Warfield, made the call as he outline the party's commitment to the industry as part of their alternative budget submission.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 11 2013, 4,748 days ago
Primary School Won't Change Communion For One Direction Concert
An Irish primary school has voted not to change the date of its pupils' First Communion to accommodate a One Direction concert.
An Irish primary school has voted not to change the date of its pupils' First Communion to accommodate a One Direction concert.
89-Year-Old Attack Victim Dies
An 89-year-old woman who was the victim of an assault by burglars in July has died in hospital. Suzy Arthur was attacked by thieves posing as painters. She and her sister 91-year-old sister Isa were assaulted on 1 July at their home at Tullyrap, near Raphoe.
An 89-year-old woman who was the victim of an assault by burglars in July has died in hospital. Suzy Arthur was attacked by thieves posing as painters. She and her sister 91-year-old sister Isa were assaulted on 1 July at their home at Tullyrap, near Raphoe.
IBRC Loans Deadline Looms
Today is the deadline for bidders to submit offers to buy IBRC loans. The lender, Anglo Irish Bank, now called the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), is in liquidation and selling loans to the sum of €3.5m. Borrowers have been advised that their loans were to be put up for sale.
Today is the deadline for bidders to submit offers to buy IBRC loans. The lender, Anglo Irish Bank, now called the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), is in liquidation and selling loans to the sum of €3.5m. Borrowers have been advised that their loans were to be put up for sale.
Gardaí Appeal Over Swords Assault
Gardaí in Dublin have issued an appeal to anyone who witnessed an assault on Main Street, Swords yesterday (10 October) afternoon. The victim, a man in his 40s and originally from Nigeria, is in a critical condition at Beaumont Hospital after he was attacked with a baseball bat around 12.20pm.
Gardaí in Dublin have issued an appeal to anyone who witnessed an assault on Main Street, Swords yesterday (10 October) afternoon. The victim, a man in his 40s and originally from Nigeria, is in a critical condition at Beaumont Hospital after he was attacked with a baseball bat around 12.20pm.
Man Attacked By Four Men In Attempted Robbery
A man in his 60s is in hospital after being assaulted by four masked men following an attempted burglary in Dublin. The incident happened at a house on Fortfield Road, Terenure, at 9.30pm last night (Thursday). The man was confronted by the gang when he answered a knock at the door.
A man in his 60s is in hospital after being assaulted by four masked men following an attempted burglary in Dublin. The incident happened at a house on Fortfield Road, Terenure, at 9.30pm last night (Thursday). The man was confronted by the gang when he answered a knock at the door.
Spending On Mental Health Services Must be Ring-Fenced – Neville
Fine Gael Limerick TD and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology, Dan Neville, has called for the spending on mental health services to be ring-fenced in next week's Budget.
Fine Gael Limerick TD and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology, Dan Neville, has called for the spending on mental health services to be ring-fenced in next week's Budget.
Additional Funding For Anti-Bullying Training Programme
Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has made an additional €20,000 available for the Anti-Bullying Parent Training Programme for parents. In is on top of the €40,000 announced for the programme last month.
Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has made an additional €20,000 available for the Anti-Bullying Parent Training Programme for parents. In is on top of the €40,000 announced for the programme last month.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 11 2012, 5,113 days ago
Woman Settles Cancer Misdiagnosis Case
The Health Service Executive has apologised to a 55-year-old woman after repeated failures to diagnose her breast cancer. Olive Fahey settled her case at the High Court against the HSE and Barringtons’ Hospital in Limerick.
The Health Service Executive has apologised to a 55-year-old woman after repeated failures to diagnose her breast cancer. Olive Fahey settled her case at the High Court against the HSE and Barringtons’ Hospital in Limerick.
Parents Face €500,000 Legal Bill After Losing Negligence Case
The parents of a brain-damaged child have lost a court action over alleged negligence in their son's treatment after his birth at the National Maternity Hospital, and now face legal costs of up to €500,000.
The parents of a brain-damaged child have lost a court action over alleged negligence in their son's treatment after his birth at the National Maternity Hospital, and now face legal costs of up to €500,000.
Green Light For Tidal Energy Farm
Bord Gáis and its Irish tidal energy partner, OpenHydro were today awarded exclusive rights to develop a 100MW tidal energy farm off Torr Head on the north coast of Antrim. The project, potentially the first of its kind in the island of Ireland, is expected to be completed by the year 2020.
Bord Gáis and its Irish tidal energy partner, OpenHydro were today awarded exclusive rights to develop a 100MW tidal energy farm off Torr Head on the north coast of Antrim. The project, potentially the first of its kind in the island of Ireland, is expected to be completed by the year 2020.
Spending On Housing Exceeds Food Expenditure
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that families are spending more on housing than on food for the first time ever. The report reveals that housing costs have soared by over 50% in just five years as families battle with the legacy of the building boom.
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that families are spending more on housing than on food for the first time ever. The report reveals that housing costs have soared by over 50% in just five years as families battle with the legacy of the building boom.
138 Abuse Charges To Be Brought Against Former Christian Brother
The case against a former Christian Brother who is facing more than 100 charges of indecently assaulting young boys in Limerick has been further adjourned to allow for the completion of a book of evidence.
The case against a former Christian Brother who is facing more than 100 charges of indecently assaulting young boys in Limerick has been further adjourned to allow for the completion of a book of evidence.
Two Arrested In Connection With Crumlin Shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on Tuesday night in Crumlin, Dublin. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday morning, with a second, 20-year-old man, arrested later in the afternoon. Both men can be held for up to three days.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on Tuesday night in Crumlin, Dublin. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday morning, with a second, 20-year-old man, arrested later in the afternoon. Both men can be held for up to three days.
Investigation Launched After Body Found At House In Cork
An investigation has been launched after garda were called to a house in the Summer Hill North area of Cork following the discovery of a woman’s body.
An investigation has been launched after garda were called to a house in the Summer Hill North area of Cork following the discovery of a woman’s body.
600 Jobs Created By Paddy Power Expansion
The creation of more than 600 jobs at bookmaker Paddy Power’s new headquarters in Clonskeagh in Dublin will be announced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Thursday.
The creation of more than 600 jobs at bookmaker Paddy Power’s new headquarters in Clonskeagh in Dublin will be announced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Thursday.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 11 2011, 5,479 days ago
FÁS Pay €175k To Former Director
A High Court has awarded a settlement to the former Corporate Affairs Director of a training and employment authority after he claimed he was used as a scapegoat. Former Director of Corporate Affairs at FÁS Gregory Craig, has agreed to his dismissal and been awarded a settlement of €175k.
A High Court has awarded a settlement to the former Corporate Affairs Director of a training and employment authority after he claimed he was used as a scapegoat. Former Director of Corporate Affairs at FÁS Gregory Craig, has agreed to his dismissal and been awarded a settlement of €175k.
Candidates Set For Third Debate
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson Street.
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson Street.
Cabinet Discuss Debt Forgiveness
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt.
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt.
Minister Condemns Farmer's Protest
The Minister for Agriculture has condemned what he has called the aggressive nature of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) protest when his Department offices in Johnstown Castle were occupied.
The Minister for Agriculture has condemned what he has called the aggressive nature of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) protest when his Department offices in Johnstown Castle were occupied.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 11 2010, 5,844 days ago
Fourth Road Death Tragedy Probed
There has been yet another road fatality with the police at Sligo Gardaí Station now investigating a deadly collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian early today. It occurred at approx 5.
There has been yet another road fatality with the police at Sligo Gardaí Station now investigating a deadly collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian early today. It occurred at approx 5.
Martin Visit To Mark Patten Anniversary
A new book is being published to underline the successes of the Patten Report on policing in Northern Ireland.
A new book is being published to underline the successes of the Patten Report on policing in Northern Ireland.
President Lands In Denmark
President McAleese is today undertaking a three-day official visit to Denmark to highlight and promote opportunities for increased co-operation between Irish and Danish business interests, with a special focus on renewable energy sources and tourism.
President McAleese is today undertaking a three-day official visit to Denmark to highlight and promote opportunities for increased co-operation between Irish and Danish business interests, with a special focus on renewable energy sources and tourism.
Drowning Tragedies Probed
It has emerged today that two separate inquiries are being conducted into the deaths of two Mayo men off Inishbofin island, Co Galway.
It has emerged today that two separate inquiries are being conducted into the deaths of two Mayo men off Inishbofin island, Co Galway.
Blaze Destroys Songwriter's Former Home
A blaze has gutted a house that was previously owned by one of the country's best-known songwriters.
A blaze has gutted a house that was previously owned by one of the country's best-known songwriters.
Downturn Hits M-Way Builders
It is feared that the consortium chosen to develop the proposed Gort to Tuam motorway in Connaught may be having second thoughts about funding the project because of the economic downturn.
It is feared that the consortium chosen to develop the proposed Gort to Tuam motorway in Connaught may be having second thoughts about funding the project because of the economic downturn.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 11 2007, 6,940 days ago
Cork Farm Body Shock
Gardaí have launched an investigation after what appeared to be a body was found on a farm in Cork. It is understood that the discovery was made in a slurry pit on the farm at Shanlaragh in Dunmanaway in Co. Cork around 8:40am on Thursday morning.
Gardaí have launched an investigation after what appeared to be a body was found on a farm in Cork. It is understood that the discovery was made in a slurry pit on the farm at Shanlaragh in Dunmanaway in Co. Cork around 8:40am on Thursday morning.
Three Freed After Limerick Shooting
Three people arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Limerick city earlier this week have been released without charge. Gary Grant, 25, was shot outside his home in St Ita's Street in the St Mary's Park area around 10:15pm on Monday night.
Three people arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Limerick city earlier this week have been released without charge. Gary Grant, 25, was shot outside his home in St Ita's Street in the St Mary's Park area around 10:15pm on Monday night.
Polish Man Charged Over Fatal Limerick Assault
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in court on Thursday, charged in connection with the assault of a man in Limerick.
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in court on Thursday, charged in connection with the assault of a man in Limerick.
Dublin Blaze Disrupts Traffic
A fire in a derelict building in James Street in Dublin caused traffic disruption earlier on Thursday. Gardaà and fire crews searched the building, but it is not thought that anyone was inside when the blaze broke out.
A fire in a derelict building in James Street in Dublin caused traffic disruption earlier on Thursday. Gardaà and fire crews searched the building, but it is not thought that anyone was inside when the blaze broke out.
Toddler Strangled In Tragic Accident
A toddler has reportedly died in an accident in the bedroom of his home in Monaghan. According to reports, two-year-old Owen Treanor was apparently strangled by the cord of a window blind in the bedroom of his home in Tyholland. It is thought that he became entangled in the cord on Tuesday night.
A toddler has reportedly died in an accident in the bedroom of his home in Monaghan. According to reports, two-year-old Owen Treanor was apparently strangled by the cord of a window blind in the bedroom of his home in Tyholland. It is thought that he became entangled in the cord on Tuesday night.
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Ireland WeatherToday:It will be a chilly start with a few fog patches soon clearing. Otherwise it will be dry with bright or sunny spells by day. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Clouding over through the evening with outbreaks of rain and freshening south to southeast winds. Drier overnight as winds ease but remaining dull and overcast. Minimum temperature 9 °C.