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Irish News on Fri, Jun 21 2019, 2,557 days ago
Two Arrested In Connection With Disappearance Of William Delaney
Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a man in Portlaoise five months ago. 56-year-old William Delaney was reported missing in January this year.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a man in Portlaoise five months ago. 56-year-old William Delaney was reported missing in January this year.
Irish News on Wed, Jun 21 2017, 3,287 days ago
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Should Be Available Without Prescription - Kelleher
Pharmacists should be allowed to dispense nicotine replacement therapies without prescription, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, has said. Deputy Kelleher has called for pharmacists to take "a much more active role" in the fight against smoking.
Pharmacists should be allowed to dispense nicotine replacement therapies without prescription, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, has said. Deputy Kelleher has called for pharmacists to take "a much more active role" in the fight against smoking.
Sinn Féin Leader Hits Out At Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has attacked both the new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar over what he describes as "the sham of new politics" and Fianna Fáil for what he called their "fake outrage" when holding the Government to account.
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has attacked both the new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar over what he describes as "the sham of new politics" and Fianna Fáil for what he called their "fake outrage" when holding the Government to account.
Irish News on Tue, Jun 21 2016, 3,652 days ago
Fianna Fáil Called To Support Scrapping Of Bin Charges
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on Fianna Fáil to "join the effort to scrap punitive bin charge hikes." Mr Adams made the call ahead of a Dáil debate on the issue.
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on Fianna Fáil to "join the effort to scrap punitive bin charge hikes." Mr Adams made the call ahead of a Dáil debate on the issue.
Waste Collection Charges Frozen For 12 Months
Waste collection charges are to be frozen for the next 12 months, the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) has announced.
Waste collection charges are to be frozen for the next 12 months, the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) has announced.
Work-To-Rule Action Suspended At NAS Control Centre
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service control centre have suspended their work-to-rule industrial action to allow for new discussions with senior HSE management.
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service control centre have suspended their work-to-rule industrial action to allow for new discussions with senior HSE management.
FG Welcome News Of 30 New Jobs In Dundalk
Dundalk-based firm, Intact, has announced the creation of 30 new jobs after securing investment of €1.9 million. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, said: "This is great news for Dundalk and builds on other recent success stories.
Dundalk-based firm, Intact, has announced the creation of 30 new jobs after securing investment of €1.9 million. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, said: "This is great news for Dundalk and builds on other recent success stories.
Sale Of Commercial Loans To Unregulated Investors 'Alarming' - FF
The sale of commercial loans on behalf of vulture funds to individual investors has been described as "alarming" by Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath.
The sale of commercial loans on behalf of vulture funds to individual investors has been described as "alarming" by Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath.
Appeal Renewed For Missing 74-Year-Old Athlone Woman
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for help in tracing 74-year-old Kathleen Reilly, who was last seen at around 14:30 on Thursday 16 June near the Primary Care Centre in Clonbrusk. Kathleen was seen walking in the direction of Coosan at that time.
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for help in tracing 74-year-old Kathleen Reilly, who was last seen at around 14:30 on Thursday 16 June near the Primary Care Centre in Clonbrusk. Kathleen was seen walking in the direction of Coosan at that time.
Minister Varadkar Meets New CEO And Chair Of CIB
The Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, has held his first formal meeting with the new CEO, Angela Black, and Chair, Ita Mangan, of the Citizens Information Board (CIB).
The Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, has held his first formal meeting with the new CEO, Angela Black, and Chair, Ita Mangan, of the Citizens Information Board (CIB).
DG Of European Space Agency Praises Irish Space Sector
The newly appointed Director General (DG) of the European Space Agency, Jan Woerner, is in Ireland to set out his plans for the European Space Sector and the role Ireland can play.
The newly appointed Director General (DG) of the European Space Agency, Jan Woerner, is in Ireland to set out his plans for the European Space Sector and the role Ireland can play.
Leader 2020 Funding Programme Announced
Funding of €250 million has been announced for the delivery of the Leader 2020 programme, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, has announced. Leader 2020 is a key component of Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
Funding of €250 million has been announced for the delivery of the Leader 2020 programme, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, has announced. Leader 2020 is a key component of Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
Irish News on Fri, Jun 21 2013, 4,748 days ago
Wicklow Council Plead Guilty To H&S Breaches
Wicklow County Council had admitted health and safety breaches in connection with a fire that killed two firefighters in September 2007.
Wicklow County Council had admitted health and safety breaches in connection with a fire that killed two firefighters in September 2007.
Safety Of Roscommon Psychiatric Unit Questioned
Questions have been raised about staffing levels at Roscommon County Hospital following the death of a 38-year-old patient of the hospitals psychiatric unit. Following a number of assaults on staff in the past three weeks, the Psychiatric Nurses Association has described the unit as unsafe.
Questions have been raised about staffing levels at Roscommon County Hospital following the death of a 38-year-old patient of the hospitals psychiatric unit. Following a number of assaults on staff in the past three weeks, the Psychiatric Nurses Association has described the unit as unsafe.
Three Labour TDs Resign Over Leadership Concerns
Three Labour party TDs have resigned from the party, all citing a lack of confidence in the party leadership. Patrick Nulty, a Dublin West TD, formally left the party this morning.
Three Labour party TDs have resigned from the party, all citing a lack of confidence in the party leadership. Patrick Nulty, a Dublin West TD, formally left the party this morning.
Appeal For Information After Woman Dragged By Car
Garda have appealed for information after a woman was seriously injured when a man snatched her handbag. The incident happened at around 17:35 on Thursday as the woman sat in her car at the Ballyowen Shopping Centre in Lucan. It is understood a man approached the woman's car and snatched her bag.
Garda have appealed for information after a woman was seriously injured when a man snatched her handbag. The incident happened at around 17:35 on Thursday as the woman sat in her car at the Ballyowen Shopping Centre in Lucan. It is understood a man approached the woman's car and snatched her bag.
Viable IED Found Under Car In South Dublin
A viable explosive device has been found under a car in south Dublin. According to the Irish Independent, a viable IED (improvised explosive device) was found under a car in the Glenshane area of Jobstown in Tallaght, south Dublin.
A viable explosive device has been found under a car in south Dublin. According to the Irish Independent, a viable IED (improvised explosive device) was found under a car in the Glenshane area of Jobstown in Tallaght, south Dublin.
Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash In Co Meath
Gardaí in Co Meath have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash on Thursday. A man in his 50s was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car at around 17:10 on the Millbrook Road in Oldcastle.
Gardaí in Co Meath have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash on Thursday. A man in his 50s was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car at around 17:10 on the Millbrook Road in Oldcastle.
Appeal For New Information On Remaining Disappeared
An appeal for information by the families of the disappeared, 17 people murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries, has been backed by Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt. To date, searches have uncovered the bodies of 10 of the victims, with the whereabouts of the 7 others still unknown.
An appeal for information by the families of the disappeared, 17 people murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries, has been backed by Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt. To date, searches have uncovered the bodies of 10 of the victims, with the whereabouts of the 7 others still unknown.
Irish News on Thu, Jun 21 2012, 5,113 days ago
Body Confirmed As Missing Wicklow Man James Nolan
The body recovered yesterday from a river in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz has been identified as missing Wicklow man James Nolan, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore confirmed last night.
The body recovered yesterday from a river in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz has been identified as missing Wicklow man James Nolan, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore confirmed last night.
5-Year-Old Who Picked Up Pipe Bomb In 'Serious But Stable' Condition
A bicycle helmet saved a young schoolboy, who lost part of his hand, from serious head injury when a pipe bomb exploded after he picked it up yesterday morning.
A bicycle helmet saved a young schoolboy, who lost part of his hand, from serious head injury when a pipe bomb exploded after he picked it up yesterday morning.
Constituency Commission Report Recommends Sweeping Changes
Sweeping changes to Dáil boundaries and the overall number of TDs, have been proposed by the Constituency Commission. It report has recommended a reduction in the number of TDs from 166 to 158 and that the redrawn Dáil map be made up of 40 constituencies, down from 43.
Sweeping changes to Dáil boundaries and the overall number of TDs, have been proposed by the Constituency Commission. It report has recommended a reduction in the number of TDs from 166 to 158 and that the redrawn Dáil map be made up of 40 constituencies, down from 43.
Further Delays In Michaela McAreavey Murder Trial
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters.
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters.
Two Arrested In Investigation In Seamus Doherty Death
Two people have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the death of a pensioner in Co Donegal. Seamus Doherty, 67, was found strangled at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Two people have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the death of a pensioner in Co Donegal. Seamus Doherty, 67, was found strangled at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Galway Turf Cutters Hold Overnight Protest
Turf cutters staged an overnight protest at a protected Galway bog at government restrictions on cutting turf there. Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed to continue it in a bid to keep the tradition of turf cutting going.
Turf cutters staged an overnight protest at a protected Galway bog at government restrictions on cutting turf there. Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed to continue it in a bid to keep the tradition of turf cutting going.
Four Years For Man Who Shoot Cousin Twice Over Will Dispute
A man was jailed for four years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to shooting his cousin twice in the legs with a shotgun in a dispute over his mothers will.
A man was jailed for four years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to shooting his cousin twice in the legs with a shotgun in a dispute over his mothers will.
Irish News on Tue, Jun 21 2011, 5,479 days ago
Man In Court Over Armed Incident In Lucan
A 43-year-old man is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court today charged in connection with an armed incident in Lucan in 2009. On the 23rd of October, around 1am a number of armed and masked men forced their way into a house in Johnsbridge Estate.
A 43-year-old man is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court today charged in connection with an armed incident in Lucan in 2009. On the 23rd of October, around 1am a number of armed and masked men forced their way into a house in Johnsbridge Estate.
Move On Legislation To Reduce Red Tape Approved
Draft legislation is to be drawn up to ease the regulatory burden on co-operative societies and make it easier to start up and run a co-op as an alternative form of enterprise organisation.
Draft legislation is to be drawn up to ease the regulatory burden on co-operative societies and make it easier to start up and run a co-op as an alternative form of enterprise organisation.
Retirement Village In Offaly Gets Green Light
Planners have passed a proposal to build a retirement village in Offaly. The controversial plans involved the re-zoning of land located outside of Edenderry in Co Offaly.
Planners have passed a proposal to build a retirement village in Offaly. The controversial plans involved the re-zoning of land located outside of Edenderry in Co Offaly.
Irish News on Mon, Jun 21 2010, 5,844 days ago
Pensioner Critical After Suspected Navan Assault
A 63-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after a suspected assault in Navan, Co Meath, in the early hours of this morning. The man, from Athlone, Co Westmeath, was found between parked cars on Academy Street at 12.40am.
A 63-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after a suspected assault in Navan, Co Meath, in the early hours of this morning. The man, from Athlone, Co Westmeath, was found between parked cars on Academy Street at 12.40am.
FG Boss Kenny Visits Stormont
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is today holding talks with politicians at Stormont. Mr Kenny is leading a delegation that will meet with Secretary of State Owen Paterson, First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is today holding talks with politicians at Stormont. Mr Kenny is leading a delegation that will meet with Secretary of State Owen Paterson, First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Irish Rally Star Dies After Cliff Fall
A young rally driver has died after his car plunged off a cliff at the weekend, during a section of the Donegal International Rally.
A young rally driver has died after his car plunged off a cliff at the weekend, during a section of the Donegal International Rally.
Hanafin Congratulates McDowell On Open Victory
The Minister for Sport has congratulated golfer Graeme McDowell after he became the first European in 40 years and the first Irish man ever to win US Open.
The Minister for Sport has congratulated golfer Graeme McDowell after he became the first European in 40 years and the first Irish man ever to win US Open.
Body Recovered From Mayo Lake
Members of the local emergency services have recovered the body of a man who drowned in a lake in Co Mayo. Alan McNeilly, 27, had gone swimming in a small mountain lake near Bangor Erris yesterday afternoon.
Members of the local emergency services have recovered the body of a man who drowned in a lake in Co Mayo. Alan McNeilly, 27, had gone swimming in a small mountain lake near Bangor Erris yesterday afternoon.
McDowell Clinches US Open
An Northern golfer has made history overnight as the first European US Open champion for 40 years. Graeme McDowell clinched his first major title in impressive fashion at Pebble Beach.
An Northern golfer has made history overnight as the first European US Open champion for 40 years. Graeme McDowell clinched his first major title in impressive fashion at Pebble Beach.
Tragedy Ends Donegal Rally
A rally co-driver has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally. He was named last night as Thomas Maguire, aged in his 30s, from Longwood in County Meath.
A rally co-driver has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally. He was named last night as Thomas Maguire, aged in his 30s, from Longwood in County Meath.
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