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Irish News on Thu, Oct 24 2019, 2,557 days ago
Appeal Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Peter Lyons
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Peter (PJ) Lyons. The teenagers was last seen in the Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Tuesday, 15 October. He is from Deansrath Grove, Clondalkin.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Peter (PJ) Lyons. The teenagers was last seen in the Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Tuesday, 15 October. He is from Deansrath Grove, Clondalkin.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 24 2018, 2,922 days ago
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager Jasmine Scally
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jasmine Scally. The teenager was last seen on 21 October 2018 on Eden Quay, Dublin at approximately 9pm. She is described as being 5'5" with long dark hair.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jasmine Scally. The teenager was last seen on 21 October 2018 on Eden Quay, Dublin at approximately 9pm. She is described as being 5'5" with long dark hair.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 24 2017, 3,287 days ago
Govt Slammed Over Failure To Meet Deadline Over Development Of New Schools
The government has been slammed over its failure to meet its own deadline over the development of new schools in Ireland.
The government has been slammed over its failure to meet its own deadline over the development of new schools in Ireland.
Pedestrian Killed In Co Meath
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in County Meath on Tuesday, 24 October. A man, aged in his 40s, died after he was struck by a car on the N2 at Ballymagarvey Farm shortly before 7am. The road remains closed pending a garda forensic examination.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in County Meath on Tuesday, 24 October. A man, aged in his 40s, died after he was struck by a car on the N2 at Ballymagarvey Farm shortly before 7am. The road remains closed pending a garda forensic examination.
Funding Approved For GAA's Football, Hurling and Handball Training Course
Funding has been approved the GAA's Comhairle Chonnacht to enable them to run a Football, Hurling and Handball Training Course for the 2017/2018 school year.
Funding has been approved the GAA's Comhairle Chonnacht to enable them to run a Football, Hurling and Handball Training Course for the 2017/2018 school year.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 24 2016, 3,652 days ago
Govt Accused Of Trying 'Muzzle' The Dáil On Abortion Vote
The Government has been accused of trying to "muzzle" the Dáil over the use of a technical motion to block a vote on repealing the 8th amendment. Making the accusation, Labour leader Brendan Howlin, said the move was "another nail in the coffin for so called new politics".
The Government has been accused of trying to "muzzle" the Dáil over the use of a technical motion to block a vote on repealing the 8th amendment. Making the accusation, Labour leader Brendan Howlin, said the move was "another nail in the coffin for so called new politics".
Irish News on Fri, Oct 24 2014, 4,383 days ago
Private Rental Report Says Rent Control Detrimental
An independent report commissioned by the Private Residential Tenancies Board, to look at the private rental sector, has advised against rent control.
An independent report commissioned by the Private Residential Tenancies Board, to look at the private rental sector, has advised against rent control.
Parents Urged To Check Halloween Costumes Are Safe
Parents have been urged to check safety labels and official marking before buying Halloween costumes and accessories.
Parents have been urged to check safety labels and official marking before buying Halloween costumes and accessories.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Co Cork Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses after an 82-year-old man was knocked down and killed by a car in Kilcrohane on Thursday night. The incident happened at about 20:05 last night as the elderly man was walking in the town.
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses after an 82-year-old man was knocked down and killed by a car in Kilcrohane on Thursday night. The incident happened at about 20:05 last night as the elderly man was walking in the town.
Reports Suggest Son Being Held For Murder Of Co Donegal Couple
It is understood the man being questioned in Co Donegal about the murder of an elderly couple, is the victims son. According to reports, 42-year-old Julian Cuddihy, is continuing to be questioned by gardaí over the deaths of Jimmy and Kathleen Cuddihy at their home in Carndonagh, Co Donegal.
It is understood the man being questioned in Co Donegal about the murder of an elderly couple, is the victims son. According to reports, 42-year-old Julian Cuddihy, is continuing to be questioned by gardaí over the deaths of Jimmy and Kathleen Cuddihy at their home in Carndonagh, Co Donegal.
GSOC To Investigate Road Crash Involving Garda
An investigation has been launched into a fatal road crash in Co Kildare on Thursday night. One person died and several others were injured in the accident, which happened at about 21:00 on Thursday on the M7 motorway.
An investigation has been launched into a fatal road crash in Co Kildare on Thursday night. One person died and several others were injured in the accident, which happened at about 21:00 on Thursday on the M7 motorway.
FF Call On Govt To Recognise State Of Palestine
Fianna Fáil have called for time to be made in the Dáil to discuss the Irish government offering official recognition of the State of Palestine.
Fianna Fáil have called for time to be made in the Dáil to discuss the Irish government offering official recognition of the State of Palestine.
Sinn Féin Launch Bill To Lower Voting Age To 16
Sinn Féin has proposed lowering the voting age for Dáil, European, Local Elections and constitutional referendums, to 16. Party spokesperson on Local Government, Brian Stanley, introduced the Bill, which would require a referendum to be held to alter the current constitutional provision.
Sinn Féin has proposed lowering the voting age for Dáil, European, Local Elections and constitutional referendums, to 16. Party spokesperson on Local Government, Brian Stanley, introduced the Bill, which would require a referendum to be held to alter the current constitutional provision.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 24 2013, 4,748 days ago
Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013 To Be Published
Roscommon TD Luke "Ming" Flanagan has published a bill calling for the legalisation of cannabis. Introducing the Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013, Flanagan has said that he believes, "Ireland is ready for the legalisation of cannabis".
Roscommon TD Luke "Ming" Flanagan has published a bill calling for the legalisation of cannabis. Introducing the Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013, Flanagan has said that he believes, "Ireland is ready for the legalisation of cannabis".
Gardaí Tackle Man With Meat Cleaver In Dundalk
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Dundalk after threatening gardaí with a meat cleaver. Two officers waiting in a gardaí van first spotted the man as he got into an altercation with another pedestrian in the town.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Dundalk after threatening gardaí with a meat cleaver. Two officers waiting in a gardaí van first spotted the man as he got into an altercation with another pedestrian in the town.
Aer Lingus Cut 87 Cabin Crew At Shannon
A total of 87 cabin crew jobs are to be cut at Shannon Airport, Aer Lingus has said. According to the airline, the cuts are due to staff refusing to fly new transatlantic routes using smaller planes and fewer staff.
A total of 87 cabin crew jobs are to be cut at Shannon Airport, Aer Lingus has said. According to the airline, the cuts are due to staff refusing to fly new transatlantic routes using smaller planes and fewer staff.
Bord na Móna Launch Europe's Largest Wind Farm Project
Europe's largest onshore wind farm is to be developed in Ireland, Bord na Móna have announced. The €1bn project will be based on peatland and cutaway bogs in the Offaly and North Leinster area.
Europe's largest onshore wind farm is to be developed in Ireland, Bord na Móna have announced. The €1bn project will be based on peatland and cutaway bogs in the Offaly and North Leinster area.
Govt Launch AMBER Development And Research Centre
The government have launched a new €58 million advanced materials and bio-engineering research centre.
The government have launched a new €58 million advanced materials and bio-engineering research centre.
New Public Health Bill To Set Minimum Pricing For Alcohol
Minimum pricing for alcohol is to be introduced in a new Public Health Bill. The government will also curb alcohol advertising in the Bill, which was agreed by the Cabinet on Tuesday.
Minimum pricing for alcohol is to be introduced in a new Public Health Bill. The government will also curb alcohol advertising in the Bill, which was agreed by the Cabinet on Tuesday.
Gardaí And HSE To Produce Reports On Roma Children Removals
Reports on the cases of two children removed from Roma families are to be produced by the gardaí and the Health Services Executive for the Minister for Justice and Minister for Children.
Reports on the cases of two children removed from Roma families are to be produced by the gardaí and the Health Services Executive for the Minister for Justice and Minister for Children.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 24 2012, 5,113 days ago
New Power Interconnector On Hold Due To Interference
A new underground power line designed to lower electricity prices is not being switched on because it is interfering with phone lines.
A new underground power line designed to lower electricity prices is not being switched on because it is interfering with phone lines.
Over 100 New Jobs Created For Cork And Galway
With the opening of two new Boots stores, the establishment of a European headquarters for Entercoms and the initiation of a second round of hiring by mobile innovation company Synchronoss, more than 100 new jobs are to be created in Cork and Galway.
With the opening of two new Boots stores, the establishment of a European headquarters for Entercoms and the initiation of a second round of hiring by mobile innovation company Synchronoss, more than 100 new jobs are to be created in Cork and Galway.
12-Year-Old Sues Parents Over 2007 Car Crash
A schoolgirl is suing her mother and father over a car crash which left her seriously injured and killed her sister and friend.
A schoolgirl is suing her mother and father over a car crash which left her seriously injured and killed her sister and friend.
New Legislation Extends Power of Ombudsman
The powers of the Ombudsman’s office have been extended to allow her carry out independent investigations into new areas and agencies, including the third level sector. Emily O’Reilly said today her office had lobbied for “decades” to have certain bodies brought within its remit.
The powers of the Ombudsman’s office have been extended to allow her carry out independent investigations into new areas and agencies, including the third level sector. Emily O’Reilly said today her office had lobbied for “decades” to have certain bodies brought within its remit.
Blast At Dublin Recycling Plant
An explosion at a Dublin recycling plant left some 22 people hospitalised suffering from respiratory problems. The incident is believed to have been caused by a number of aerosol cans exploding after they were mistakenly placed in containers to be recycled.
An explosion at a Dublin recycling plant left some 22 people hospitalised suffering from respiratory problems. The incident is believed to have been caused by a number of aerosol cans exploding after they were mistakenly placed in containers to be recycled.
Ex-Staff Protest At Closed Co. Cavan Poultry Plant
A number of former employees staged an overnight protest at Co-operative Poultry Products, a Co Cavan poultry-processing factory which announced its immediate closure on Tuesday. Staff were informed on Monday evening that the plant would be closing the following day.
A number of former employees staged an overnight protest at Co-operative Poultry Products, a Co Cavan poultry-processing factory which announced its immediate closure on Tuesday. Staff were informed on Monday evening that the plant would be closing the following day.
Diesel Laundry Plants Uncovered In Garda Raid
Customs officers in Co Louth have uncovered three diesel laundries. It is understood that one of the laundries had the capability to wash the colour from 18 million litres of agricultural diesel a year, costing the State €9m in lost revenue.
Customs officers in Co Louth have uncovered three diesel laundries. It is understood that one of the laundries had the capability to wash the colour from 18 million litres of agricultural diesel a year, costing the State €9m in lost revenue.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 24 2011, 5,479 days ago
Met Eireann Issue Severe Weather Warning
As heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter Ireland a severe weather warning has been issued for at least the next 24 hours.
As heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter Ireland a severe weather warning has been issued for at least the next 24 hours.
Gallagher 'Up To His Neck In FF' Says McGuinness
In what is being hailed as one of the 'harshest' attacks of the presidential campaign, candidate Martin McGuinness has accused the race 'frontrunner' Sean Gallagher of being up to his neck in Fianna Fail(FF).
In what is being hailed as one of the 'harshest' attacks of the presidential campaign, candidate Martin McGuinness has accused the race 'frontrunner' Sean Gallagher of being up to his neck in Fianna Fail(FF).
Belfast Arrest After Taxi Row Victim Dies
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man fatally injured in an attack at a Belfast taxi depot on Sunday. The 60-year-old victim who was assaulted in the city centre at the weekend passed away in hospital.
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man fatally injured in an attack at a Belfast taxi depot on Sunday. The 60-year-old victim who was assaulted in the city centre at the weekend passed away in hospital.
Diesel Laundering Costing Exchequer €150m
It has been revealed that diesel laundering is costing the Exchequer €150m in tax revenue every year and that 12% of diesel sold in Ireland is illegal.
It has been revealed that diesel laundering is costing the Exchequer €150m in tax revenue every year and that 12% of diesel sold in Ireland is illegal.
Garda Sergeant Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Sex Assault
A Garda sergeant has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his female colleagues while he was on duty last year. Making his second appearance in Dublin District Court the sergeant in his 40s faced three charges of sexual assault, alleged to have occurred between March and June 2010.
A Garda sergeant has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his female colleagues while he was on duty last year. Making his second appearance in Dublin District Court the sergeant in his 40s faced three charges of sexual assault, alleged to have occurred between March and June 2010.
Northern Prison Reform 'Critical', Says Ford
Prison reform in the North is now at a turning point. According to the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford, a new report by the Prison Review Team is a watershed for the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
Prison reform in the North is now at a turning point. According to the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford, a new report by the Prison Review Team is a watershed for the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 24 2008, 6,574 days ago
Gov May Not Run Its Course - Labour
"The Government is now facing a winter of discontent" according to the leader of the Labour Party, who has announced his party is preparing for a general election.
"The Government is now facing a winter of discontent" according to the leader of the Labour Party, who has announced his party is preparing for a general election.
Major Battle Looms Over Education Cutbacks
Teachers, parents and school managers are meeting in Dublin today to discuss their concerns about education cutbacks announced in the Budget.
Teachers, parents and school managers are meeting in Dublin today to discuss their concerns about education cutbacks announced in the Budget.
Witnesses Too Afraid To Testify Against Dublin Stabber
A 36-year-old Dublin man has been jailed for 10 years despite witness and even the victim being too scared to testify against him.
A 36-year-old Dublin man has been jailed for 10 years despite witness and even the victim being too scared to testify against him.
Donegal Drugs Haul: Woman Held
Police have revealed that significant quantities of cannabis and cannabis herb were recovered in three separate searches in the Raphoe and Letterkenny areas of Co Donegal overnight - and one arrest made.
Police have revealed that significant quantities of cannabis and cannabis herb were recovered in three separate searches in the Raphoe and Letterkenny areas of Co Donegal overnight - and one arrest made.
Protected Banks To Submit Risk Reduction Plans
The banks recently bailed out by protection from the state are starting to pay the price as the Financial Regulator demands business plans on how they will reduce risk.
The banks recently bailed out by protection from the state are starting to pay the price as the Financial Regulator demands business plans on how they will reduce risk.
Taoiseach To Give Address At Beijing Summit
The Taoiseach will today address the seventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Beijing. Yesterday, Chinese and Irish authorities negotiated an agreement to could create up to 4,500 financial jobs in Ireland over the next four years.
The Taoiseach will today address the seventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Beijing. Yesterday, Chinese and Irish authorities negotiated an agreement to could create up to 4,500 financial jobs in Ireland over the next four years.
Farmers Add To Post-Budget Woes
The Irish Farmers Association has warned the Government it will not accept the cutbacks in agriculture announced in last week's Budget. Last night, around 1,500 farmers turned out in Claremorris, Co Mayo, for the first in a series of meetings to discuss the cuts.
The Irish Farmers Association has warned the Government it will not accept the cutbacks in agriculture announced in last week's Budget. Last night, around 1,500 farmers turned out in Claremorris, Co Mayo, for the first in a series of meetings to discuss the cuts.
Ireland's Planners Criticised For Rural Sprawl
A leading European planner has said she is "astonished" by the sprawl of housing in Ireland. Virna Bussadori, President of the European Council of Spatial Planners described Ireland's rural planning as "random" and said it represented a "spoiling of the territory".
A leading European planner has said she is "astonished" by the sprawl of housing in Ireland. Virna Bussadori, President of the European Council of Spatial Planners described Ireland's rural planning as "random" and said it represented a "spoiling of the territory".
Irish News on Wed, Oct 24 2007, 6,940 days ago
Passport Needed Soon For Great Britain
Irish citizens will need a passport to travel between the Republic and Great Britain, according to a report.
Irish citizens will need a passport to travel between the Republic and Great Britain, according to a report.
Kilkenny Car Crash Victim Named
Gardaí named the 31 year old woman killed in a car crash in Co Kilkenny yesterday as Alena Svobodova with and address at Middleknock, Dublin Road, Co Kilkenny.
Gardaí named the 31 year old woman killed in a car crash in Co Kilkenny yesterday as Alena Svobodova with and address at Middleknock, Dublin Road, Co Kilkenny.
Self Preservation No Defence As Killer Sentenced
A Dublin man has been handed down a heavy term for the fatal stabbing of a friend after both had enjoyed New Year's celebrations. Karl Breen, (27) from Clondalkin, admitted stabbing 21-year-old Martin McLoughlin, but said he did it to defend himself, describing the deceased as a "dirty fighter".
A Dublin man has been handed down a heavy term for the fatal stabbing of a friend after both had enjoyed New Year's celebrations. Karl Breen, (27) from Clondalkin, admitted stabbing 21-year-old Martin McLoughlin, but said he did it to defend himself, describing the deceased as a "dirty fighter".
Ireland Joins British Legion Remembrance
The Royal British Legion has launched this year’s fund-raising campaign to help its work supporting ex-servicemen and women and their dependents.
The Royal British Legion has launched this year’s fund-raising campaign to help its work supporting ex-servicemen and women and their dependents.
Staunton Steps Down As Republic Manager
Steve Staunton has stepped down as the manager of the Republic of Ireland football team. A statement released by the Football Association of Ireland said that they had agreed to terminate his contract "by mutual consent" following a meeting in Dublin.
Steve Staunton has stepped down as the manager of the Republic of Ireland football team. A statement released by the Football Association of Ireland said that they had agreed to terminate his contract "by mutual consent" following a meeting in Dublin.
Witnesses Sought In Maynooth Road Death
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in Maynooth, Co Kildare, last week to come forward. The road accident happened on the Straffan Road around 7am on October 18.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in Maynooth, Co Kildare, last week to come forward. The road accident happened on the Straffan Road around 7am on October 18.
Chairman Departs Shannon Over Belfast Move
The man in charge of running Shannon Airport has quit in protest at not being told of plans to end the Aer Lingus’ Shannon-Heathrow flights, in order to open a new Northern Ireland-based hub.
The man in charge of running Shannon Airport has quit in protest at not being told of plans to end the Aer Lingus’ Shannon-Heathrow flights, in order to open a new Northern Ireland-based hub.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy to start the day with outbreaks of rain, some heavy, and accompanied by strong southerly winds. Some brighter spells for a time later in the afternoon as rain turns showery, but southwest to westerly gales develop. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Storm Boelo will bring gales or severe gales and frequent showers through the evening and overnight, these showers heavy at times. Minimum temperature 7 °C.