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Irish News on Thu, Aug 22 2019, 2,557 days ago

Garda To Restructure With Increased Front-Line Officers
An Garda Síochána has today announced plans to restructure the force with increased numbers of front-line officers and a new operating model.
Arrest As €24k Cannabis Seized In Dublin
A 21-year-old Irish man has been arrested after drugs worth an estimated €24,000 were seized in Dublin. The intelligence led revenue operation saw revenue officers search an apartment in Coolock under warrant.
Lotto Player Scoops €11.2m In Co Wicklow
A Lotto player in County Wicklow has won €11,225,280 in the biggest jackpot in two years. Players in the county have been asked to check their tickets after last night's draw. The winning numbers were: 10, 13, 23, 24, 25 and 44, with a bonus number of 12.
Online Service Launched For Irish Expats Returning Home
A new online resource has launched for Irish expats seeking to move home. The 'Returning to Ireland' portal is designed to help emigrants navigate the challenges of returning to Ireland. Available through the Citizens Information <a href= 'https://www.citizensinformation.
Govt Issues Fresh Brexit Advice For Businesses
With 10 weeks to go until the UK's exit of the EU on 31 October, the Government is reminding businesses of the need to prepare for Brexit.
SF: Amazon Destruction Displays Failures Of EU Trade Deal
A Sinn Fein MEP has branded the ongoing destruction and deforestation of the Amazon rainforest as proof of the serious pitfalls at the heart of the EU-Merosur trade deal.
Policy To Be Developed For Night-Time Cultural Life
The Government is set to introduce a series of measures to support night-time cultural activity in Ireland. Minister Josepha Madigan of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht announced the plans after holding a forum with key stakeholders to discuss current issues.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 22 2018, 2,922 days ago

Vaccination Programmes Must Be Supported - SF
Vaccination programmes must be supported amid a surge in the recorded cases of measles across Ireland, Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Louise O'Reilly has said.

Irish News on Tue, Aug 22 2017, 3,287 days ago

Claremont Stadium Must Be Preserved As A Community Resource - SF
Claremont Stadium must be preserved as a community resource, Meath West Sinn Féin TD, Peadar Tóibín, has said. Deputy Tóibín said that Sinn Féin was committed to seeing it retained. He said: "Claremont Stadium is a key community and sports infrastructure in Navan.

Irish News on Mon, Aug 22 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Critical After Dublin Shooting
A man is in a critical condition after being shot several times in Dublin. The shooting happened at a house on Stannaway Road in the Crumlin area in the early hours of Monday morning, 22 August. The man, aged in his 30s, is being treated at St James's Hospital.
Three OCI Officials To Be Questioned Over Alleged Ticket Touting
Three Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) officials have had their passports, phones and laptops seized by police in Brazil in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of tickets for the Olympic Games.
Female Cyclist Dies In Co Kerry Collision
A female cyclist has died following a crash in Co Kerry. The incident happened on the Dingle to Tralee Road at around 10.40am on Sunday, 21 August. The bicycle she was riding left the road and hit a ditch. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Missing Woman Margaret Fogarty Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing woman Margaret Fogarty, aged 93, has been found "safe and well". Margaret went missing near Druids Valley Park on Sunday, 21 August. She was wearing black/navy trousers, a white shirt with dark stripes, a dark purple cardigan and had a green walking aid.
Around £210,000 Of Heroin Seized In Co Louth
Heroin worth an estimated street value of approximately £210,000 has been seized in County Louth. The seizure was made following a cross-border operation on Sunday, 21 August. Gardaí intercepted two UK registered cars on the M1 and discovered the drugs.
Teenage Cyclist Injured Following Collision In Co Louth
A teenage cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision in Co Louth. The crash, which also involved a car, happened on the N51, Salne Road in Drogheda, on Sunday, 21 August. The boy is being treated at Our Lady of Lourde's Hospital. The driver of the car was not injured.
NI's Finance Minister Had 'No Knowledge' Of Bryson Contacts
NI's Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said he had "absolutely no knowledge" of any communications between Daithí McKay and loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson. Mr McKay resigned following allegations he had "coached" Mr Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry.

Irish News on Fri, Aug 22 2014, 4,383 days ago

New Legislation To Strengthen Remit Of GSOC
New legislation to strengthen the powers and remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has been published by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
New Search To Be Carried Out For Disappeared Brendan Megraw
A new search is set to get underway in Co Meath for the remains of Brendan Megraw, one of the Disappeared. Mr Megraw, from West Belfast, was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA in April 1978. He was 23-years-old and newly married when he was taken.
Donegal Man Negative For Ebola Virus
Tests carried out on the body of a man in Donegal have proven negative for Ebola. The body of Mr Dessie Quinn (43) was found at a house in Donegal town on Thursday. It is understood that the he had recently returned to Ireland from working in Sierra Leone.
DCC Propose Moore Street Land Swap
Dublin City Council (DCC) has offered property developers Chartered Land a land swap at the site of the planned 1916 Heritage Centre on Moore Street.
Thousands Expected To Be Affected By Weekend Rail Strikes
Rail workers are to begin five days of strike action, with work stoppages planned for Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August. The SIPTU and National Bus & Rail Union members are protesting over planned pay cuts.
Albert Reynolds' Funeral Arrangements Revealed
Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will be laid to rest with a State funeral on Monday 25 August. The funeral will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin on Monday at 12pm. It is understood that there will be limited seating, but that the mass will be broadcast outside the church.
Gardaí Investigate Death Of 'Injured' Woman
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a woman who was found "injured" on 25 July. The woman, whose identity has not been released, died in hospital on Thursday. It is understood that the woman had been found "injured" at a flat on the Ballybough Road in Dublin last month.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 22 2013, 4,748 days ago

Minister Congratulates Malala Yousafzai
Minister Costello has congratulated Malala Yousafzai after she received the Tipperary International Peace Award.
Heinz Could Cut 250 Jobs
It has been reported that up to 250 jobs in the UK and Ireland could be cut by food giant Heinz. According to RTE, the company is planning to restructure the business which could affect jobs at its Dundalk plant in Co Louth.
MEPs Call For Dublin Bridge Name
Dublin MEP, Emer Costello, has repeated her call for the new Dublin city bridge to be named after trade union activist, Rosie Hackett. Ms Costello said: "As the potential names for our new bridge are whittled down to the final five, I am urging Dublin City Council to choose Rosie Hackett.
Leinster House To Open For Culture Night
Leinster House is to open its doors to 1,650 members of the public as part of the nationwide Culture Night Festival. The gates of Leinster House will be opened for an evening of culture and entertainment in the surroundings of the Irish Parliament this Friday 20 September from 17:00 to 23:00.
Swimmer Forced To Abandon Challenge
Steve Redmond has been forced to abandon an attempt to become the first person to swim from Ireland to Wales. According to RTE, the 48-year-old was forced to pull out of the swim in the early hours of Thursday morning following advice from his support team.
Daniel Day-Lewis Welcomes Wicklow Hospice Progress
Irish actor Daniel Day Lewis has welcomed news that the Wicklow Hospice Foundation can proceed with a new 12-bed facility at its Magheramore site.
Bike Sharing Scheme Announced For Limerick
Public bicycle sharing is to be introduced in Limerick city centre by autumn next year. The Public Bicycle Share Scheme will see 23 docking stations housing 400 individual bicycle docks across the city, in an initiative styled on a similar scheme launched in Dublin in 2009.
€150k Grant For Raidió Rí-Rá
The Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dinny McGinley TD, has said has approved an exceptional grant for Raidió Rí-Rá to enable them to continue until the end of the year.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 22 2012, 5,113 days ago

Man Arrested After Discovered Of Woman's Body
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman’s body at her home. The victim has been named as 47-year-old, mother-of-four, Elizabeth Duff. She was found with injuries to her body, lying on the floor of her home at Lacken View, a council estate in Naas, Co Kildare.
Man Murdered In Mulhuddart
A 28-year-old man has died after he was stabbed outside a house in west Dublin. The incident happened just before midnight at Castlecurragh Vale in Mulhuddart. He was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, where he was pronounced dead at around 1am.
Suspect In Moloney Killing Remanded For Further Four Weeks
A 21-year-old trainee mechanic accused of killing journalist Eugene Moloney was further remanded in custody this morning. 55-year-old Moloney died after an incident in Dublin city centre last June.
Turf Cutters Defy EU Directive And Continue Cutting
Upon their return to Clonmoylan bog yesterday, turf cutters in Co Galway have vowed to continue to cut turf until everyone in their area without fuel is supplied. The move is in directly defiance of an EU directive not to cut turf there.
Dermot Morgan's Sons Launch New Health Campaign
The Irish Heart Foundation’s new ‘September Heart Month’ campaign was officially launched today, backed by Don And Ron and Ben Morgan, the sons of Father Ted star Dermot Morgan. Mr Morgan was just 45 when he passed away 14 years ago after suffering a heart attack.
4% Interest Hike Described As 'Mercenary'
A leading consumer advocacy group has described a 4% increase in the rate of interest by one of the State’s largest credit card companies as “mercenary”. MBNA is writing to more than 200,000 customers this week telling them the interest rates on their credit cards are increasing from 14.
Gas Leak At Dublin Port
A number of premises around a refrigeration company at Dublin Port had to be evacuated this morning following a chlorine gas leak. Several units of the Dublin Fire Brigade, including the Chemical Response Unit, were called to the scene at 8.30am. The leak has since been isolated.

Irish News on Mon, Aug 22 2011, 5,479 days ago

Newry Santander Bank Device 'Viable'
A bomb alert in Newry caused by a device left in a Santander branch in the city's Marcus Square has ended. It began after masked men entered the bank, dropped a bag and issued a 45-minute warning on Monday morning.
Girl, Two, Rescued From Mullingar Blaze
A two-year-old girl has been rescued from a fire at a house in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Two Garda officers managed to rescue the girl from an upstairs bedroom at the house in Grange Crescent when the fire broke out around 1:.50am today.
Body Found In Finglas
An investigation has been launched, following the discovery of a man's body in a house in Finglas, Dublin. The body of the 32-year-old was found at a house in Dunsink Drive around 5.40am.
Belfast Man Left Shaken By Burglars
PSNI detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information after a report of a burglary at residential premises in the Ross Road area on Friday, 19th August. They said that, shortly before 11.
Northern Road Crash Victim Named
The North's police has released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash in Co Down on Sunday. He was John O'Neill, 45, from the Poleglass area died as a result of an accident on the Magheraknock Road in Ballynahinch. His bike was involved in a collision with a car shortly before 2.
Liam Joins BBC Comedy Show Line-up
Irish actor Liam Neeson and actress Helena Bonham Carter are to join the cast of the BBC Two comedy, Life's Too Short. The show is a fake documentary from the creators of The Office and Extras, made by BBC Two/HBO for transmission in autumn this year.

Irish News on Fri, Aug 22 2008, 6,574 days ago

Opposition Leader Blasts Taoiseach Over Economic Failures
Opposition Leader Enda Kenny has lambasted Taoiseach Brian Cowen for ignoring the economic trends that led to the current financial slump.
BoI 'Will Not Publish' Data Breach Report
Details relating to the theft of four Bank of Ireland laptops will not be made public, according to reports. The bank has said it will not be publishing a report into the data breach, which it received today.
Prison Knife Images Probed
An investigation has begun after photographs showing murderer Charlotte Mulhall holding a knife in prison appeared in Irish newspapers.
Carlow Stabbing
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing of a man in Carlow town early this morning. The 30 year-old man was stabbed a number of times at around 6am in the Dargin estate. His injuries are not said to be life threatening.
Fatal Crash Investigated
Gardaí at Askeaton are probing a fatal road traffic collision in Co Limerick. The accident occurred at approximately 2.30am this morning on the N21 at Clogh, Rathkeale. A car collided with a parked lorry and the car's front seat male passenger - who was 30 years of age - was fatally injured.
Care Home Standards Slammed
Hot on the heels of news that a health watchdog has called for a "culture change" at hospitals in the North after unannounced inspectors found evidence of poor hygiene at all five visited, Altnagelvin, Causeway, Downe, Craigavon and the City hospitals, allegations have emerged that poor care and eve
Irish Homelessness 'Gone In Five Years', Says Minister
The Irish government has unveiled its long-awaited homelessness strategy, which has promised to eradicate the number of rough-sleepers in five years. The announcement was made amid a series of public spending cutbacks across government departments.
Galway Residents Issued A 'Boil' Alert
Residents of Gort in County Galway have been issued a warning to boil tap water before using it. Galway County Council put the boil notice in place as a result of contamination found from the Gort Public Water Supply.
Warning Over Online Car Sales
A warning has been issued about buying cars online. Gardai in the specialists Stolen Vehicle Unit are currently investigating an incident in which a member of the public became the victim of a crime in the course of attempting to purchase a car over the internet.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 22 2007, 6,940 days ago

Limerick Gun And Drug Seizure
Gardaí seized a number of guns, a quantity of ammunition and drugs during a five hour search of houses in Limerick city. Around 100 Gardaí swooped on premises in the South Hall area of the city following a gun attack on a patrol car on Sunday night.
Shots Fired At Apartment In Donaghmede
Gardaí are investigating reports that four shots were fired at an apartment in Donaghmede in north east Dublin this morning. The dwelling at Grattan Lodge is sub-divided into apartments and investigators have closed off the area while the scene is examined.
Detectives Name East Belfast Victim
Detectives are questioning a 42-year-old man about the discovery of a dismembered body in the Mount area of east Belfast.
Crewman Airlifted From Fishing Boat
A crewman who sustained injuries onboard a French fishing vessel has been airlifted to hospital. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter rendezvoused with the fishing vessel around 240km off the south west coast yesterday night.
Work To Start On Lismullen Site
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for work to start on the National Monument at Lismullen in County Meath. The monument lies on the path of the M3 motorway.
US Helicopter Crash Kills 14 In Iraq
Fourteen US soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash in northern Iraq. The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter came down overnight, killing all on board, in the worst incident of its kind in two years.
Irish Police Under Sikh Pressure
An Garda Siochanna have been criticised for banning the wearing of Sikh turbans while officers are on duty. Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe has written to Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy requesting that the ban be removed. Mr Cuffe has maintained that the turban is a "vital part" of the Sikh religion.
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