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Irish News on Wed, Apr 2 2025, 365 days ago
Irish Casino Industry Could Hit €1.26bn By 2028, a Study Reveals
Gamble Critic recently released a report anticipating the Irish gambling sector to reach €1.26 billion within the next few years.
Gamble Critic recently released a report anticipating the Irish gambling sector to reach €1.26 billion within the next few years.
McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel
The McKeever Hotel Group has announced its acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its previous owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher. The sum involved in the transaction has not been disclosed.
The McKeever Hotel Group has announced its acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its previous owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher. The sum involved in the transaction has not been disclosed.
Irish News on Tue, Apr 2 2019, 2,557 days ago
UK Govt Accused Of 'Denying Irish Citizenship Of Northern People'
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has been urged to address the declaration by British Minister for Immigration Caroline Nokes that, 'as a matter of law', the people of the north are British citizens by birth.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has been urged to address the declaration by British Minister for Immigration Caroline Nokes that, 'as a matter of law', the people of the north are British citizens by birth.
Irish News on Thu, Apr 2 2015, 4,018 days ago
Dunnes Stores Workers Stage One-Day Strike
Thousands of staff employed by Dunnes Stores are staging a one-day picket across Ireland. The retailer currently employs almost 10,000 workers in Ireland, and more than 6,000 of those are members of the Mandate trade union who are taking part in the industrial action.
Thousands of staff employed by Dunnes Stores are staging a one-day picket across Ireland. The retailer currently employs almost 10,000 workers in Ireland, and more than 6,000 of those are members of the Mandate trade union who are taking part in the industrial action.
Number Of Children Killed On Ireland's Roads Triples
The number of children killed on roads in Ireland tripled last year, new figures from the RSA have revealed. In addition, road traffic collisions account for 36.7% of all child deaths, with road deaths being the leading cause of child mortality in the country.
The number of children killed on roads in Ireland tripled last year, new figures from the RSA have revealed. In addition, road traffic collisions account for 36.7% of all child deaths, with road deaths being the leading cause of child mortality in the country.
€74m Announced To Tackle ED Overcrowding
The Government has confirmed it is to set aside €74m to try and tackle overcrowding in Emergency Departments in Ireland.
The Government has confirmed it is to set aside €74m to try and tackle overcrowding in Emergency Departments in Ireland.
Salmonella Discovered On Poultry Farms
An investigation has been launched after Salmonella was found on seven different poultry farms. According to reports, both the Health Service Executive and the Food Safety Authority have been notified.
An investigation has been launched after Salmonella was found on seven different poultry farms. According to reports, both the Health Service Executive and the Food Safety Authority have been notified.
Dublin Airport Expects Passenger Surge This Weekend
Dublin Airport has said more than 285,000 passengers are expected to travel through its doors this Easter bank holiday weekend. Over the period of Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April, this would represent a 10% increase compared to Easter 2014.
Dublin Airport has said more than 285,000 passengers are expected to travel through its doors this Easter bank holiday weekend. Over the period of Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April, this would represent a 10% increase compared to Easter 2014.
Minister Welcomes Fall In Live Register Figures
The latest Live Register figures, released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), show that the standard unemployment rate in Ireland is now 10%. This represents a fall in the number of people on the Live Register of 1.
The latest Live Register figures, released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), show that the standard unemployment rate in Ireland is now 10%. This represents a fall in the number of people on the Live Register of 1.
Organic Farming Scheme To Launch
A new Organic Farming Scheme is to open shortly, it has been announced. The initiative is said to offer "significantly increased" rates of aid to Organic farmers, both in conversion and when fully established.
A new Organic Farming Scheme is to open shortly, it has been announced. The initiative is said to offer "significantly increased" rates of aid to Organic farmers, both in conversion and when fully established.
Irish News on Wed, Apr 2 2014, 4,383 days ago
53% Of Household Septic Tanks Fail First Inspection
53 per cent of household septic tanks inspected by Local Authorities have failed first inspection, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Many of the failures could have been avoided by householders taking simple steps to maintain their treatment systems.
53 per cent of household septic tanks inspected by Local Authorities have failed first inspection, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Many of the failures could have been avoided by householders taking simple steps to maintain their treatment systems.
Rehab Chief Executive Steps Down
Angela Kerins is to retire from her post as Rehab Group Chief Executive. Chairman of the Rehab Group, Brian Kerr said: "Angela Kerins has led the Rehab Group with dedication and resolve.
Angela Kerins is to retire from her post as Rehab Group Chief Executive. Chairman of the Rehab Group, Brian Kerr said: "Angela Kerins has led the Rehab Group with dedication and resolve.
Man Arrested After Car Crashes Through Trinity Gates
A 68-year-old man has been arrested after crashing through the gates of Trinity College Dublin. The car rammed the gates a number of times, which had already been closed by security staff, before breaking through and causing damage to the gates.
A 68-year-old man has been arrested after crashing through the gates of Trinity College Dublin. The car rammed the gates a number of times, which had already been closed by security staff, before breaking through and causing damage to the gates.
Minister Publishes Universal Healthcare: White Paper
The Minister for Health, James Reilly, T.D. today 2 April published 'The Path to Universal Healthcare: White Paper on Universal Health Insurance'.
The Minister for Health, James Reilly, T.D. today 2 April published 'The Path to Universal Healthcare: White Paper on Universal Health Insurance'.
Kelly Announces New Taxi Regulations
Public Transport Minister Alan Kelly has announced the introduction of a new suite of regulations for the taxi sector set to come into force this month, along with the commencement of a comprehensive enforcement programme known as 'Operation Taximeter'.
Public Transport Minister Alan Kelly has announced the introduction of a new suite of regulations for the taxi sector set to come into force this month, along with the commencement of a comprehensive enforcement programme known as 'Operation Taximeter'.
Driver Testers Go On Strike
Driver testers will stage a half day strike today, Wednesday 2nd April, from 2pm in a dispute over outsourcing. IMPACT the union has said that further stoppages could follow if the dispute is not resolved.
Driver testers will stage a half day strike today, Wednesday 2nd April, from 2pm in a dispute over outsourcing. IMPACT the union has said that further stoppages could follow if the dispute is not resolved.
Irish News on Mon, Apr 2 2012, 5,113 days ago
Clonakilty Bird Flu Strain Not H5N1
Final laboratory test results have confirmed that the strain of avian flu detected in pheasants in Clonakilty in Cork was not H5N1. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that the virus found was a low pathogenic strain and there is no risk to public health as a result.
Final laboratory test results have confirmed that the strain of avian flu detected in pheasants in Clonakilty in Cork was not H5N1. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that the virus found was a low pathogenic strain and there is no risk to public health as a result.
Irish Game Stores Unaffected By Rescue Deal
Irish jobs will not be saved by the sale of Game Group to private investment firm OpCapita. The agreement guarantees the jobs of nearly 3,200 Game Group employees in Britain but the employees working in the 14 stores that closed across Ireland last week remain jobless.
Irish jobs will not be saved by the sale of Game Group to private investment firm OpCapita. The agreement guarantees the jobs of nearly 3,200 Game Group employees in Britain but the employees working in the 14 stores that closed across Ireland last week remain jobless.
Over 800,000 Pay Household Charge
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has announced that over 800,000 households have registered and paid the household charge. The Minister thanked all those householders who had carried out their patriotic duty and paid the charge.
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has announced that over 800,000 households have registered and paid the household charge. The Minister thanked all those householders who had carried out their patriotic duty and paid the charge.
Man Injured In Circus Incident
A man is in a critical condition after being injured in an incident involving two elephants at a circus show in Cork last night. The man's condition has deteriorated following the incident at Courtney Brothers Circus. He is receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital.
A man is in a critical condition after being injured in an incident involving two elephants at a circus show in Cork last night. The man's condition has deteriorated following the incident at Courtney Brothers Circus. He is receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital.
Man Arrested In Cannabis Seizure
Cannabis with an estimated street value of €60,000 has been seized in Waterford. A male aged in his 30's was arrested on Friday under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act.
Cannabis with an estimated street value of €60,000 has been seized in Waterford. A male aged in his 30's was arrested on Friday under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act.
Global Expansion For Tanning Firm
A Northern Ireland-based business specialising in self-tan products has secured venture capital investment for a major expansion into worldwide markets. Vita Liberata was established by CEO Alyson Hogg in 2003 and is already one of Europe's leading producers of self-tan products.
A Northern Ireland-based business specialising in self-tan products has secured venture capital investment for a major expansion into worldwide markets. Vita Liberata was established by CEO Alyson Hogg in 2003 and is already one of Europe's leading producers of self-tan products.
Irish News on Thu, Apr 2 2009, 6,209 days ago
Publicans Death 'Was Murder'
After the shock discovery of the body of a publican in Co Offaly, a murder investigation has been launched. The body was discovered by a member of the man's family, at a public house owned by the dead man in Daingean.
After the shock discovery of the body of a publican in Co Offaly, a murder investigation has been launched. The body was discovered by a member of the man's family, at a public house owned by the dead man in Daingean.
Helicopter Crash Claims Two In Kildare
A training instructor and a student pilot have been killed in a helicopter crash in the Bog of Allen in Co Kildare. A search was mounted after the pair failed to return to Weston Airport near Dublin yesterday.
A training instructor and a student pilot have been killed in a helicopter crash in the Bog of Allen in Co Kildare. A search was mounted after the pair failed to return to Weston Airport near Dublin yesterday.
People Jump From Burning Building In Cork
Three people are recovering after they were forced to jump from the top of a burning building in Cork city in the early hours of this morning. The blaze erupted in a three-storey apartment block beside the Franciscan Well on the North Mall at around 12.30am.
Three people are recovering after they were forced to jump from the top of a burning building in Cork city in the early hours of this morning. The blaze erupted in a three-storey apartment block beside the Franciscan Well on the North Mall at around 12.30am.
Second Man Arrested Over Massereene Murders
Police in the North have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the murder of two Royal Engineers' regiment soldiers (pictured) last month. The man, from Bellaghy in south Co Londonderry, was arrested around 7am this morning.
Police in the North have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the murder of two Royal Engineers' regiment soldiers (pictured) last month. The man, from Bellaghy in south Co Londonderry, was arrested around 7am this morning.
Opposition Launches Own Budget Proposals
Fine Gael has launched their own proposals to 'save the Irish Economy', with €3.5billion in cuts and €333m in tax breaks to protect jobs being proposed. Announcing the proposals, party Leader Enda Kenny said job creation and protection must be at heart of emergency budget. The €3.
Fine Gael has launched their own proposals to 'save the Irish Economy', with €3.5billion in cuts and €333m in tax breaks to protect jobs being proposed. Announcing the proposals, party Leader Enda Kenny said job creation and protection must be at heart of emergency budget. The €3.
Misdiagnosed Woman Wins €6.5M
A woman who was left paralysed after a serious brain haemorrhage was allegedly misdiagnosed as a migraine has received €6.5million in compensation.
A woman who was left paralysed after a serious brain haemorrhage was allegedly misdiagnosed as a migraine has received €6.5million in compensation.
Bord Na Móna Say No Money To Pay Pensions
Hundreds of Bord Na Mona workers have been told today there are no pensions for their retirement Up to 240 workers who are members of the State-owned company's defined benefit pension scheme were told the deficit is now at the point where it cannot meet its pension obligations to the workers.
Hundreds of Bord Na Mona workers have been told today there are no pensions for their retirement Up to 240 workers who are members of the State-owned company's defined benefit pension scheme were told the deficit is now at the point where it cannot meet its pension obligations to the workers.
Three In Court Following Tipperary Attack
Three of the five men arrested in relation to the shooting and stabbing of two men in Tipperary yesterday are appearing in Roscrea District Court this Thursday morning.
Three of the five men arrested in relation to the shooting and stabbing of two men in Tipperary yesterday are appearing in Roscrea District Court this Thursday morning.
Irish News on Wed, Apr 2 2008, 6,574 days ago
Bye Bye Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning starting a frenzy of speculation he would announce his resignation.
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning starting a frenzy of speculation he would announce his resignation.
Hanrahan Murder Accused Granted Psychiatric Treatment
The man accused of the murder of Michael and Denis Hanrahan in Moyvane has been granted medical and psychiatric treatment.
The man accused of the murder of Michael and Denis Hanrahan in Moyvane has been granted medical and psychiatric treatment.
Irish Forensic Medicine ‘Patchy’
A leading doctor has described forensics in Ireland as “patchy” at an annual medical conference. Professor Denis Cusack, who is the Coroner for Co Kildare, was speaking at the Irish Medical Organisation’s (IMO) conference being held in Kilarney.
A leading doctor has described forensics in Ireland as “patchy” at an annual medical conference. Professor Denis Cusack, who is the Coroner for Co Kildare, was speaking at the Irish Medical Organisation’s (IMO) conference being held in Kilarney.
€100,000 In Drugs Found After Shooting
An investigation by Garda following a shooting incident in Limerick has recovered heroin and cocaine with an estimated street value of €100,000, as well as firearms. Two men are also being held under section 30 of the offences against the state act.
An investigation by Garda following a shooting incident in Limerick has recovered heroin and cocaine with an estimated street value of €100,000, as well as firearms. Two men are also being held under section 30 of the offences against the state act.
M3 Controversy Appealed At EU Level
Campaigners against the M3 construction work, near the Hill of Tara, brought their campaign to the European Parliament yesterday. Members of the Meath Archaeological and Historical Society called on the European Commission to carry out an independent inquiry into the construction of the motorway.
Campaigners against the M3 construction work, near the Hill of Tara, brought their campaign to the European Parliament yesterday. Members of the Meath Archaeological and Historical Society called on the European Commission to carry out an independent inquiry into the construction of the motorway.
Irish Education Spending Lowest Of Euro Neighbours
A Fine Gael TD has hit out at the government accusing it of having the lowest education spending of its Western neighbours.
A Fine Gael TD has hit out at the government accusing it of having the lowest education spending of its Western neighbours.
Galway Boiling In April
Householders in Galway have been asked to boil all their tap water before drinking due to a parasitic presence. Traces have been found of the bug Cryptosporidium in Galway's water supply.
Householders in Galway have been asked to boil all their tap water before drinking due to a parasitic presence. Traces have been found of the bug Cryptosporidium in Galway's water supply.
Ahern Wins High Court Hinder Of Tribunal
Bertie Ahern has won two significant victories over the Mahon Tribunal, hindering its powers. The Taoiseach's lawyers hammered out two major concessions at the High Court in Dublin on Tuesday, which could have a significant impact on the hearing.
Bertie Ahern has won two significant victories over the Mahon Tribunal, hindering its powers. The Taoiseach's lawyers hammered out two major concessions at the High Court in Dublin on Tuesday, which could have a significant impact on the hearing.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.