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Irish News on Tue, Jan 14 2020, 2,192 days ago

Human Remains Found In Coolock Area Of North Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following the discovery of human body parts found outside a house in the Coolock area. The discovery was made at around 10pm last night, Monday 13 January, at the junction of Moatview Gardens and Drive.
Govt Recycling Old Commitments On Child Poverty - SF
The government's 'Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025' has been criticised as a recycled commitment on tackling child poverty which they previously failed to meet.
Social Enterprises To Benefit From Dormant Accounts Fund
An additional €1 million from the Dormant Accounts Fund has been awarded for social enterprises under the pilot Small Capital Grants Scheme for Social Enterprises.
ESB Worked Overnight To Restore Power To Homes And Businesses
ESB Networks are continuing to restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Brendan. At its height on Monday, some 50,000 properties were without power as strong winds and heavy rain tracked across the country.
General Election Announced For 08 February
Ireland's next General Election will take place on Saturday, 08 February, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced. The Taoiseach will now go to to Áras an Uachtaráin today to seek a dissolution of the 32nd Dáil from President Michael D Higgins.
Fianna Fáil Must 'Immediately Stop' Attack On Media
Fine Gael has called on Fianna Fáil to "immediately stop" their attacks on media scrutiny. Making the call, Fine Gael party chairman, Martin Heydon, said: "Yesterday, rather than answering questions, the first instinct of a Fianna Fáil representative was to attack media for legitimate scrutiny.
Seven Major Sports Projects To Benefit From €5m Funding Allocation
Almost €5 million has been allocated for seven individual projects under the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF), announced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 14 2019, 2,557 days ago

Arrests Made In Investigation Into Stolen Bicycles
Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft and sale of bicycles in the Mallow District. The arrests came after garda stopped and searched a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday 13 January.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 14 2016, 3,653 days ago

Issue 267 Is Out Now
Our first issue of 2016 is making its way to your usual pick-up spot as I tap these very buttons... Featuring an interview with Frank Turner, and Q&A's with Screaming Eagles, Pixie Saytar and Via: Barvikha. Itchy Fingers has a quick look at VR ahead of the Oculus Rift general release.
Man Arrested In Connection With 2012 Co Donegal Death
Gardaí investigating the murder of Seamus Doherty in Co Donegal in June 2012, have arrested a 52-year-old man. Mr Doherty's body was discovered at a house in Drumacnoo, near the village of Churchill, just before 2am on 17 June, 2012.
Minister For Justice Publishes 19th Annual Criminal Assets Bureau Report
The nineteenth annual report of the Criminal Assets Bureau has been presented to Houses of the Oireachtas by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
Govt Announces Publication Of National Physical Activity Plan
The government has announced the publication of Ireland's first ever National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to get at least half a million more Irish people taking regular exercise within ten years.
Man Arrested In Connection With Cork Hijacking
A man in his early 20s has been arrested in connection with an armed hijacking at Grenagh, Cork. Garda reported that a woman was driving through the village at about 7am on Wednesday 13 January when she stopped to assist a man standing on the roadside.
Gardaí Renew Appeal Following Fatal Hartstown Collision
Gardaí in Blanchardstown have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Hartstown, Dublin on Sunday, 03 January. At approximately 2.40am two female pedestrians – aged in their 40s – were seriously injured when they were struck by a car on Hartstown Road.
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Failing Ireland Following Floods
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has accused the Government of failing the country following widespread flooding across Ireland.
Report Explores Afforestation Opportunities
The Minister of State for Forestry, Tom Hayes, has launched a reported exploring the opportunities for afforestation across Ireland. The report, Land Availability for Afforestation, has been compiled the Land Availability Working Group of the Council for Forest Research and Development (COFORD).
Interactive Virtual 1916 Tour Launched
A new interactive virtual tour of the 1916 Easter Rising sites, events and people, has been launched as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 14 2015, 4,018 days ago

Two Arrested In Connection With Dublin Drug Supply
Two men have been arrested in Dublin as part of a gardaí investigation into the supply of drugs in the city. Gardaí said the men, from Eastern Europe, were arrested by the Ballymun Drugs Unit in an underground car park on Tuesday night.
More Than Half Of Irish Water Customers Now Registered
More than half of Irish Water customers have been registered to date, the company confirmed. Some 760,500 households, or 56.3%, of those eligible for water charges are now registered.
New Garda Station Announced
The provision of a new Garda Station in Bailieborough has been made a "priority" for 2015, Fine Gael said.
Govt Accused Of Failing A&E Patients
The Government has been accused of putting Emergency Department patients at risk by its failure to act and tackle the problem of overcrowding.
New Figures Reveal Earnings From Parking Enforcement
New figures have revealed that parking charges generated an estimated €88m in 2014.
Investigation Launches Into Body Found In Co Louth
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Dunleer, Co Louth. It is understood the body was found at the rear of the house by one of the house's occupants at about 9am on Tuesday morning. Garda said that the body is that of a 27-year-old male.
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Galway Man
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing 29-year-old Eoin Madigan, who has been missing since 05 January. Mr Madigan was last seen at about 22:00 on Monday 5 January on Mainguard Street in Galway City. He is described as 5’8" tall, of medium build, with short black hair.
'Strong, Heavy (And) Serious' Storm To Hit West Coast
Met Éireann have warned of a possible 'status red' storm due to hit the west of Ireland later today. Described as a "big event" the storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain and high seas and will likely see the current 'status orange' warning upgraded to 'status red'.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Galway Accident
Gardaí are appealing to witnesses of a fatal road accident in Galway on Tuesday night. A 60-year-old man died after his car hit a wall in the Liosban Industrial Estate at about 22:00. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 14 2014, 4,383 days ago

Investigation Launches Into Death Of 3-Year-Old In Lift Shaft
An investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Authority following the death of a three-year-old boy in Galway city centre on Monday afternoon. The child, named as Solomon Soremekun, died yesterday after he fell into the lift shaft at the Hynes Building on St Augustine Street.
DCC To Reverse Cuts To Homeless Services
A total of €9m in cuts made to homeless services and housing are to be reversed at a budget meeting being held tonight by Dublin City Council.
Council Votes In Favour Of Traveller Accommodation Sites
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has agreed a proposal to build Traveller accommodation sites. Sixteen Councillors voted in favour of the draft Traveller accommodation plan, which makes provisions for 11 sites across the south Dublin area. Ten Councillors voted against the proposal.
Man Arrested In Connection With Weekend Body Find
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body in an apartment in Dublin at the weekend. The body of 29-year-old Vincent Maher was found in an apartment on Wellmount Road in Finglas on Saturday.
Garda Appeal For Missing 28-Year-Old Man
Garda have appeal for help in tracing 28-year-old Simon Day, who has been missing since Sunday. Mr Day was reported missing from his home in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. It is understood that he was last seen at 23:00 on Sunday 12 January.
FF Spokesperson Meets EU Commissioner Over Funding For Storm Relief
Ireland should be entitled to EU funding to help communities in the wake of damage caused by severe weather, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, Timmy Dooley has said.
22,000 Cigarettes Seized In Limerick
Twenty two thousand illegal cigarettes, with an estimated worth of €10,300, have been seized by customs officers in Limerick. The 'Septwolf' cigarettes were found on Monday in two steel containers when officers stopped and searched a vehicle at the Limerick-Cork border.
Three Arrested Over Cannabis Plants
Garda in Co Clare have uncovered two separate cannabis cultivation plants, producing plants with an combined estimated street value of €440,000. Three people have been arrested in connection with the finds.
Coast Guard Launch New 'Flying Ambulance' Helicopters
Ireland Coast Guard's have launched their new fleet of "flying ambulances". The last of the new fleet of Sikorsky S92 helicopters was launched on Monday morning at Weston Airport.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 14 2013, 4,748 days ago

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Catherine Gowling
A man has pleaded guilty for the murder of Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, originally from Clonlee, was murdered in Wales in October 2012. Ms Gowing's body has never fully been recovered, however remains were found near her home in New Brighton.
Bodies Found At Dublin Home After Suspected Gas Leak
The bodies of a man and a woman have been discovered in a house in Dublin today. The remains, aged in their 60s, were found at Drumalee Court at approximately 1pm this afternoon. It is believed there may have been a gas leak.
Govt Forced Into A U-Turn On Cut To Senior Alert Scheme
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen has said it will come as a relief to older people across the country that the Government has been forced into a u-turn on the 'incredibly cruel' cut to the Senior Alert Scheme.
Shots Fired At House In Longford Town
A number of shots were fired at a house outside Longford town last night. Nobody was injured and minor damage was caused to the house on the Dublin Road. The attack happened just before midnight.
Parents Asked What Patrons They Would Like To See In Primary Schools
Parents of all children aged 0 to 12 years in 38 areas across Ireland are being asked by the Minister for Education and Skills what patrons they would like to see operating their local primary schools.
Gardai Question Man Following Gun Attack
A man, 19, is being questioned by gardai after an 18-year-old was shot at around 3pm in Memorial Park, Inchicore. The victim was shot in the head and neck and is believed to be in a critical condition in hospital.
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By A Car In Cork
Gardai in Cork are appealing for witnesses after a man was critically injured after being struck by a car yesterday morning. The accident happened at approximately 1.30am as the 21-year-old was walking on the main N25 Cork to Midleton dual carriageway.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 14 2011, 5,479 days ago

Growing Calls For Cowen To Quit
The Irish Cabinet is exhibiting growing "unease" about the leadership of Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen.
Michaela's Body Returns Home
Murdered Michaela McAreavey's body is due to arrive back in Northern Ireland from Mauritius at lunchtime today. Michaela, 27, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte, was found strangled on Monday while on honeymoon.
Flu Infections Reach New High
The Republic of Ireland's overall influenza rate has reached the highest ever seen since surveillance began in 2000, with a doubling of cases this week.
Dáil Publishes Legislative Aims For Session
The programme of work for the new Dáil session, which began this week, has been unveiled. In a break from normal practice, the programme is not set out in different degrees of priority.
East Belfast Security Alert Ends
The Army bomb squad has removed a suspicious device at the centre of a security alert in east Belfast. The object was reported outside a house on London Road, near the Ravenhill Road, at around 7am.
Dáil Support For Air Routes 'Up In The Air'
Changes to Government supports for local air travel in the wake of a major review of the expenditure involved have been announced.
Schools To Replace Monaghan Barracks
Students will soon be 'falling-in' if detailed plans for a former Irish Army barracks just approved by Monaghan County Council come to fruition.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 14 2010, 5,844 days ago

Arrests In Donegal Drug Find
Three men have been arrested after a drug seizure at Carraigans, County Donegal yesterday evening. According to a Gardaí spokesman this morning, at approximately 5.00pm yesterday, Garda from Letterkenny carried out a search of a house in the Carraigans area.
HSE Introduces Plan For Fewer Admissions
The Health Service Executive has launched a proposal to cut the number of people admitted to hospital for treatment. The plan was submitted to the Department of Health late last month for approval and details an effort to produce a reduction in admissions this year by around 54,000.
Freezing Galway Roads Cause Delays
Drivers are being asked to take extra care as Galway city experiences the worst driving conditions since the beginning of the chilling temperatures.
Taoiseach in London for talks on NI
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is due in London later today to meet the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the recent leap of progress towards devolution of policing and justice powers in Northern Ireland.
Irish Among Sailors Rescued From Sinking Yacht
Seven Irish sailors, including two from the north have been rescued from a sinking racing yacht after it struck rocks near Indonesia, the UK coastguard revealed today.
Call For Car Wash Closure
A Labour spokesperson has called for the state's car washes to be turned off during the current and future water shortages.
Grounded Plane Cleared For Take Off
The plane forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport yesterday after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, took to the air again today after being given the all-clear by gardaí.
Bombed Officer Looses Leg
The high profile, Irish-speaking PSNI officer critically injured in a dissident bomb attack in the North last week has now had his right leg amputated. A police spokesperson confirmed doctors carried out surgery on Constable Peadar Heffron on Tuesday afternoon.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 14 2009, 6,209 days ago

Passenger Stops Flight After Spotting Crack
There was very litle 'craic' on an Irish flight this week when a teenage passenger halted an Aer Lingus departure after he spotted a crack in one of the wings.
Finglas Shootings Continue
Following a spate of shootings in the Finglas area, last night saw another gun attack at a house in north Dublin suburb. A volley of shots hit a car at around 8.30pm, which was parked in the driveway of the house at Barry Drive.
Newspapers Fined Over Gang Reporting
Two Irish newspapers have been handed fines totalling €60,000 after being found in criminal contempt for their reports on a Dublin gangster. The High Court administered the fines for breaching court orders restricting reporting of proceedings brought by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Agreement Over Junior Minister Cuts
Conor Lenihan has become the latest member of the Irish Government to support a reduction in the number of junior ministers to curtail Government spending. Calls for a cut in the amount of junior ministers who assist the Daíl's TDs originated from the Green party, who advocated a cut from 20 to 17.
More Troops For Chad
Around 400 soldiers bound for Chad went on parade today. The contingent, drawn mostly from the 2nd Eastern Brigade with barracks in Dublin, Dundalk and Gormanstown will serve for four months in Goz Beida in the eastern part of the central African country.
Dublin Homes Down 15%
Dublin property values have fallen by 15%, according to a survey published by Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute.
Mayday! Aviation Chiefs Go Head-To-Head
The runways are cleared and emergency vehicles are on standby, as Ireland's aviation heads go 'mano-a-mano' on live television. Michael O'Leary (pictured) and Dermot Mannion will take part in a live debate over Ryanair's proposed takeover of Aer Lingus.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 14 2008, 6,575 days ago

Kenny's Claim 'A Bare-Faced Lie', Ahern Says
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has slammed claims by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny that he is not tax compliant as a "bare-faced lie". Mr Ahern made the comment in South Africa on the first day of a week-long visit to highlight Irish aid projects in the region.
Man Seriously Ill Following Limerick Attack
A Polish man remains seriously ill in hospital in Cork University Hospital after being attacked and set alight in Limerick in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 35-year-old was attacked in the Russell Road/Dock Road area of Dooradoyle around 2am.
Teenager Killed In Dublin Road Crash
A road crash in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning has claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy. The accident happened around 3:40am on Greendale Road in Kilbarrack.
Search Continues For Missing Irish Girl in Spain
The search is continuing for missing Irish teenager Amy Fitzpatrick in Spain, The 15-year-old has not been seen since she left a friend's house around 10pm on New Year's Eve to return home in the hills around the town of Calahonda, where she has lived for a number of years with her mother Audrey, s
New Road Layouts For Red Cow Junction
Motorists driving through the M50 in Dublin's Red Cow roundabout are facing new road layouts from today. Two lanes have been opened at the Monastery Lane traffic lights for the N7 eastbound to the city and Luas, as well as two lanes for traffic travelling southbound and northbound.
Man's Hand Severed In Dublin Pub Sword Attack
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a man's hand was severed in a sword attack at a pub in north Dublin last night. The attack happened in the Deputy Mayor pub in Meakestown around 9:15pm on Sunday night.
Construction Job Losses Affects Benefit Statistics
A recent hike in Ireland's benefit statistics is thought to be a result of an upturn in construction layoffs. Figures published by the Central Statistics Office showed a startling increase in benefit claims by a seasonally adjusted 2,100, of which 1,900 were men.
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