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Irish News on Fri, Oct 19 2018, 2,922 days ago
Faith Strong Enough To Withstand Removal Of Blasphemy Law - FF
Religious faiths are strong enough to withstand the removal of Blasphemy law, Fianna Fáil Justice and Equality Spokesperson Jim O'Callaghan has said ahead of the upcoming referendum.
Religious faiths are strong enough to withstand the removal of Blasphemy law, Fianna Fáil Justice and Equality Spokesperson Jim O'Callaghan has said ahead of the upcoming referendum.
National Committee Urged To Consider Further Extending HPV Vaccine
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has been urged to examine the possibility of extending the HPV vaccine to men and women up to the age of 45.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has been urged to examine the possibility of extending the HPV vaccine to men and women up to the age of 45.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 19 2017, 3,287 days ago
Drugs Worth €1m Seized In Co Offaly
Cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines worth an estimated €1m have been seized in an operation in Co Offaly. The drugs were seized during a search operation at a house, sheds and lands in the Geashill area.
Cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines worth an estimated €1m have been seized in an operation in Co Offaly. The drugs were seized during a search operation at a house, sheds and lands in the Geashill area.
50 Schools To Participate In Digital Learning Trial
Fifty schools are to participate in a trial of the new Digital Learning Framework, the Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton, has announced. The Framework provides a roadmap to help schools manage the transformation of teaching and learning as a result of new digital technologies.
Fifty schools are to participate in a trial of the new Digital Learning Framework, the Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton, has announced. The Framework provides a roadmap to help schools manage the transformation of teaching and learning as a result of new digital technologies.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 19 2016, 3,652 days ago
Garda And RSA To Conduct National 'Slow Down' Operation
A national speed enforcement operation has been announced by An Garda Síochána in association with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders. The 'Slow Down' operation will run for a 24-hour period between 7am on Friday, 21 October until 7am on Saturday, 22 October, 2016.
A national speed enforcement operation has been announced by An Garda Síochána in association with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders. The 'Slow Down' operation will run for a 24-hour period between 7am on Friday, 21 October until 7am on Saturday, 22 October, 2016.
Two Men Arrested Over Dublin Shooting Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Dublin on Tuesday night. At approximately 11.30pm Gardai received a report of a firearm been discharged at a house on Inverness Road in Fairview.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Dublin on Tuesday night. At approximately 11.30pm Gardai received a report of a firearm been discharged at a house on Inverness Road in Fairview.
Establishment Of Public Service Pay Commission Welcomed
The Public Services Committee (PSC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), chaired by former Chair of the Labour Court, Kevin Duffy.
The Public Services Committee (PSC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), chaired by former Chair of the Labour Court, Kevin Duffy.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 19 2015, 4,018 days ago
Halloween Fire Safety Campaign Launched
Dublin Fire Brigade's Halloween Safety Campaign, 'Be Safe Been Seen' has been launched at Dublin Fire HQ by tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh.
Dublin Fire Brigade's Halloween Safety Campaign, 'Be Safe Been Seen' has been launched at Dublin Fire HQ by tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh.
Garda Appeal Over Fatal Road Traffic Accident
An investigation has been launched into a fatal road traffic accident in Clonlee, Kinnity, Co Offaly. A man in his early 20s was fatally injured when the jeep he was driving left the road at about 02:30 on Sunday, 18 October. The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
An investigation has been launched into a fatal road traffic accident in Clonlee, Kinnity, Co Offaly. A man in his early 20s was fatally injured when the jeep he was driving left the road at about 02:30 on Sunday, 18 October. The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
€750,000 Worth Of Drugs Seized In Dublin
Cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated €750,000 have been seized following the planned search of a property and vehicles in the Irishtown area of Dublin. The searches were called as part of an ongoing operation into the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the South City of Dublin.
Cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated €750,000 have been seized following the planned search of a property and vehicles in the Irishtown area of Dublin. The searches were called as part of an ongoing operation into the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the South City of Dublin.
Investigation 'Imminent' Into Apple's Tax Arrangements - SF
An investigation into Apple's tax arrangements in Ireland is "imminent", Sinn Féin's Matt Cathy said.
An investigation into Apple's tax arrangements in Ireland is "imminent", Sinn Féin's Matt Cathy said.
Govt Intervention Needed To Prevent Strike Action
A Government intervention is needed to prevent damaging rail strikes, Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Transport, Timmy Dooley has said. Deputy Dooley made the comments following the breakdown in negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission in the early hours of this morning.
A Government intervention is needed to prevent damaging rail strikes, Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Transport, Timmy Dooley has said. Deputy Dooley made the comments following the breakdown in negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission in the early hours of this morning.
Cork Needs Tourism Initiative Like Dublin - FG
A dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Deputy Buttimer made the call following the announcement of a new branded tourism initiative for Dublin.
A dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Deputy Buttimer made the call following the announcement of a new branded tourism initiative for Dublin.
Revenue Officers Seize Thousands Of Illegal Cigarettes
Cigarettes worth a retail value of almost €30,000 have been seized at Dublin Airport. A total of 56,000 'L&M' and 'Marlboro' branded cigarettes were discovered in the luggage of four Romanian nationals who had arrived on a flight from Moldova via Istanbul.
Cigarettes worth a retail value of almost €30,000 have been seized at Dublin Airport. A total of 56,000 'L&M' and 'Marlboro' branded cigarettes were discovered in the luggage of four Romanian nationals who had arrived on a flight from Moldova via Istanbul.
200 New Jobs Announced For Co Limerick
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Co Limerick by biopharmaceutical firm, Regeneron. The company has announced a major capital investment in Raheen, Co Limerick, with will see it become the largest capacity biopharmaceutical production facility in Ireland.
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Co Limerick by biopharmaceutical firm, Regeneron. The company has announced a major capital investment in Raheen, Co Limerick, with will see it become the largest capacity biopharmaceutical production facility in Ireland.
Garda Killer Cremated After Secret Funeral
Adrian Crevan Mackin, the man who shot and killed Garda Anthony Golden before killing himself, has been cremated following a "secret funeral" in Belfast.
Adrian Crevan Mackin, the man who shot and killed Garda Anthony Golden before killing himself, has been cremated following a "secret funeral" in Belfast.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 19 2012, 5,113 days ago
Suspended Sentence For Sex Attack Condemned
The Children At Risk in Ireland (Cari) agency has condemned a judges decision, to impose a four-year suspended sentence on a sex offender, as "appalling".
The Children At Risk in Ireland (Cari) agency has condemned a judges decision, to impose a four-year suspended sentence on a sex offender, as "appalling".
Attacker Gets Suspended Sentence In Favour Of Paying €3,000
A young man who punched the assistant manager of his local pub after being asked repeatedly to leave has received a suspended sentence on condition he pay his victim €3,000.
A young man who punched the assistant manager of his local pub after being asked repeatedly to leave has received a suspended sentence on condition he pay his victim €3,000.
Majority In Favour Of Means Tested Child Benefit
A substantial seven out of 10 members of the public support means testing for child benefit payments, a new opinion poll shows. But the same poll also shows strong opposition to the introduction of the property tax and water charges.
A substantial seven out of 10 members of the public support means testing for child benefit payments, a new opinion poll shows. But the same poll also shows strong opposition to the introduction of the property tax and water charges.
Burnt Out Car Matches That Of Missing Irish Woman
Police in Wales searching for a missing Offaly vet have cordoned off a burned-out car found close to her home. 37-year-old Catherine Gowing has been missing since Monday when she failed to arrive at work at the Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold, north Wales.
Police in Wales searching for a missing Offaly vet have cordoned off a burned-out car found close to her home. 37-year-old Catherine Gowing has been missing since Monday when she failed to arrive at work at the Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold, north Wales.
Quinns Due Back At The High Court In Dublin
Sean Quinn, his son Sean Jnr and nephew Peter Darragh are due back at the High Court in Dublin today. The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court order by asset stripping.
Sean Quinn, his son Sean Jnr and nephew Peter Darragh are due back at the High Court in Dublin today. The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court order by asset stripping.
Burton Announces Incentives For Employers
The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has urged employers to grow their businesses by taking people off the Live Register, saying there would be financial and tax incentives to do so.
The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has urged employers to grow their businesses by taking people off the Live Register, saying there would be financial and tax incentives to do so.
New Rules From Next Summer For New Drivers
From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 19 2011, 5,479 days ago
'Lyingeyes' Murder Plot Appeal Rejected
A woman found guilty of attempting to hire a hit man on the Internet to kill her wealthy lover and his two sons has had the appeal against her convictions rejected.
A woman found guilty of attempting to hire a hit man on the Internet to kill her wealthy lover and his two sons has had the appeal against her convictions rejected.
Aviva Axe 950 Jobs
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff.
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff.
Gallagher Attacked Over FF Past
Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher came under attack last night about his role in Fianna Fail (FF) during a bilingual televised debate on TG4.
Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher came under attack last night about his role in Fianna Fail (FF) during a bilingual televised debate on TG4.
Bruton Holds Talks With UK Counterpart
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince Cable.
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince Cable.
'We're Lucky To Be Alive' Says Dana
Independent Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon claims she is "lucky to be alive" after her campaign car suffered a tyre 'blow-out' on the motorway to Dublin, while further investigation suggests the incident was not an accident.
Independent Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon claims she is "lucky to be alive" after her campaign car suffered a tyre 'blow-out' on the motorway to Dublin, while further investigation suggests the incident was not an accident.
Irish Broadcaster Adds RTÉ Radio Player
The RTÉ Player, launched in 2009, has established itself as Ireland's premier on-demand service for programmes originally aired on RTÉ Television - with a similar radio service now being made available.
The RTÉ Player, launched in 2009, has established itself as Ireland's premier on-demand service for programmes originally aired on RTÉ Television - with a similar radio service now being made available.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 19 2010, 5,844 days ago
Avoca Man 'Killed In Football Row'
The man found dead in a Co Wicklow town on Sunday is thought to have died as a result of a row over football. The body of the man has been found in Avoca village outside Fitzgerald's pub on the Main Street shortly after 9pm.
The man found dead in a Co Wicklow town on Sunday is thought to have died as a result of a row over football. The body of the man has been found in Avoca village outside Fitzgerald's pub on the Main Street shortly after 9pm.
Two Killed In Separate Road Accidents
Two people have died in road collisions within the last 24 hours. In the most recent incident, a 20-year-old female front seat passenger was fatally injured when the car in which she was travelling went out of control.
Two people have died in road collisions within the last 24 hours. In the most recent incident, a 20-year-old female front seat passenger was fatally injured when the car in which she was travelling went out of control.
Homeless Children Levels 'Very Disturbing'
A Labour TD has described the level of homeless children as "very disturbing" after fresh figures were released in a report today by the HSE.
A Labour TD has described the level of homeless children as "very disturbing" after fresh figures were released in a report today by the HSE.
North Bids For US Investment
Jobs and investment from the USA are being sought by Northern politicians this week, and with the UK Chancellor George Osborne preparing to announce his Spending Review such 'Money from America' would be warmly welcomed.
Jobs and investment from the USA are being sought by Northern politicians this week, and with the UK Chancellor George Osborne preparing to announce his Spending Review such 'Money from America' would be warmly welcomed.
Irish Broadband 'Too Slow'
A survey released this week has revealed Ireland's broadband speed does not meet international criteria to cope with the internet's future requirements.
A survey released this week has revealed Ireland's broadband speed does not meet international criteria to cope with the internet's future requirements.
Waterford Institute Work Set To Start
Building work on the development of the Waterford Institute is to get underway soon. The Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has just announced that the second bundle of public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the third-level sector are going to market.
Building work on the development of the Waterford Institute is to get underway soon. The Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has just announced that the second bundle of public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the third-level sector are going to market.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 19 2009, 6,209 days ago
Freed Aid Worker To Return Home
Irish aid worker Sharon Commins is due to arrive back home in Ireland today, following her release after almost four months in captivity in Darfur.
Irish aid worker Sharon Commins is due to arrive back home in Ireland today, following her release after almost four months in captivity in Darfur.
Rollout Of Swine Flu Vaccines Begin
The delivery of the first batch of swine flu vaccines to GPs' surgeries across the country began today.
The delivery of the first batch of swine flu vaccines to GPs' surgeries across the country began today.
Seanad 'Should Be Abolished' - Fine Gael
Democracy remains at the heart of the political process in Ireland – even though there has been a call to abolish the Upper House.
Democracy remains at the heart of the political process in Ireland – even though there has been a call to abolish the Upper House.
Gardaí Appeal Over Office 'Pipe-Bomb' Attack
Gardaí have appealed for information following a suspected pipe-bomb attack at an office in Roscommon over the weekend. The incident happened at a building in the Stonecourt Centre, understood to be the office of an estate agent and auctioneer, around 6.30am on Sunday morning.
Gardaí have appealed for information following a suspected pipe-bomb attack at an office in Roscommon over the weekend. The incident happened at a building in the Stonecourt Centre, understood to be the office of an estate agent and auctioneer, around 6.30am on Sunday morning.
Two Devices Made Safe In Dublin And Louth
Army bomb disposal experts have made safe two devices in two separate incidents in Dublin and Louth.
Army bomb disposal experts have made safe two devices in two separate incidents in Dublin and Louth.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 19 2007, 6,940 days ago
Dublin Drug Case Collapses
A judge has thrown out a high profile drugs case because he ruled that the evidence had been tampered with. The case, which accused a woman of drug dealing, collapsed in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Friday.
A judge has thrown out a high profile drugs case because he ruled that the evidence had been tampered with. The case, which accused a woman of drug dealing, collapsed in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Friday.
Man remanded On Galway Murder
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Swiss teenager in Galway. Gerald Barry, from Rosán Glas in Rahoon, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court charged with the murder of 17-year-old Manuela Riedo on October 8.
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Swiss teenager in Galway. Gerald Barry, from Rosán Glas in Rahoon, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court charged with the murder of 17-year-old Manuela Riedo on October 8.
Charges Follow Wine Warehouse Blaze
Two people have been charged in connection with a fire which badly damaged the Wines Direct warehouse in Mullingar earlier this week. A 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and are due to appear at Mullingar District Court next week.
Two people have been charged in connection with a fire which badly damaged the Wines Direct warehouse in Mullingar earlier this week. A 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and are due to appear at Mullingar District Court next week.
Van Sought In Slurry Tank Murder Case
Gardaí investigating the murder of an English New Age traveller whose body was found in a slurry tank on a Cork farm last week have appealed for help in tracing a van. The van being sought is a red-coloured Ford Courier van, with the registration number 95 LK 3375.
Gardaí investigating the murder of an English New Age traveller whose body was found in a slurry tank on a Cork farm last week have appealed for help in tracing a van. The van being sought is a red-coloured Ford Courier van, with the registration number 95 LK 3375.
Policing Board Supports 'Hot Pursuit' Proposal
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has thrown its weight behind enhanced cross-border cooperation in a bid to fight organised crime.
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has thrown its weight behind enhanced cross-border cooperation in a bid to fight organised crime.
Two 'Serious' In Clare Crash
Two people have been badly hurt in a three-car collision in Co Clare. The crash, which has injured five people in total, happened shortly after 8am on Friday on the main Ennis to Kilrush Road near Knockerra Cross.
Two people have been badly hurt in a three-car collision in Co Clare. The crash, which has injured five people in total, happened shortly after 8am on Friday on the main Ennis to Kilrush Road near Knockerra Cross.
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does n
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does n
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Ireland WeatherToday:Sunny start with an early frost, and any fog soon clearing. Turning cloudy from the southeast from late morning with some patchy light rain possible. Brighter spells developing again later in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Mostly dry through the evening with some clear spells, chance of the odd light shower in the southeast. Remaining mainly dry with some clear spells overnight. Minimum temperature 6 °C.