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Irish News on Fri, Sep 15 2017, 3,287 days ago
Body Discovered In Ennis, Co Clare
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in County Clare earlier this morning, Friday 15 September.
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in County Clare earlier this morning, Friday 15 September.
Irish News on Thu, Sep 15 2016, 3,652 days ago
C&AG Report Raises Issues Needing Further Investigation - Taoiseach
The C&AG report on the sale of Project Eagle, NAMA's Northern Irish loanbook, raises a number of important issues which the government acknowledges require further investigation, the Taoiseach has said.
The C&AG report on the sale of Project Eagle, NAMA's Northern Irish loanbook, raises a number of important issues which the government acknowledges require further investigation, the Taoiseach has said.
New Bill Launched To Address River Shannon Flooding Issues
A new Bill has been launched in an effort to address flooding issues along the River Shannon by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Office of Public Work (OPW) and Flood Relief, Eugene Murphy.
A new Bill has been launched in an effort to address flooding issues along the River Shannon by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Office of Public Work (OPW) and Flood Relief, Eugene Murphy.
Irish News on Tue, Sep 15 2015, 4,018 days ago
Agriculture And Manufacturing 'Competitive Start Fund' Launched
Funding has been secured for a new 'Competitive Start Fund' aimed at stimulating activity in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, has launched the Enterprise Ireland fund of €500,000.
Funding has been secured for a new 'Competitive Start Fund' aimed at stimulating activity in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, has launched the Enterprise Ireland fund of €500,000.
Ireland To 'Immediately Implement' EU Migrant Relocation Plan
Ireland will immediately move to implement a ruling by the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council to relocate around 40,000 people in need of international protection.
Ireland will immediately move to implement a ruling by the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council to relocate around 40,000 people in need of international protection.
Tourism Minister In US To Launch Tourism Initiative
Tourism Ireland and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have begun a trade mission to the United States, where they will attend a number of tourism promotion events.
Tourism Ireland and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have begun a trade mission to the United States, where they will attend a number of tourism promotion events.
Minister For European Affairs In Brussels For GAC Meeting
Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection, Dara Murphy, is in Brussels for a meeting of the General Affairs Council of Europe Ministers to discuss the upcoming October European Council, with a particular focus on migration.
Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection, Dara Murphy, is in Brussels for a meeting of the General Affairs Council of Europe Ministers to discuss the upcoming October European Council, with a particular focus on migration.
Minister Launches Jobs Week 2015
Hundreds of events are to take place across the State as part of Jobs Week 2015, aimed at helping both job seekers and employers. The Tánaiste and the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D.
Hundreds of events are to take place across the State as part of Jobs Week 2015, aimed at helping both job seekers and employers. The Tánaiste and the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D.
Food Exports 'Driving Recovery'
Irish food exports increased by almost £200 million compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed. Welcoming the figures, Fine Gael's Marcella Corcoran, said that the "quality of our produce and of the rural communities driving this growth.
Irish food exports increased by almost £200 million compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed. Welcoming the figures, Fine Gael's Marcella Corcoran, said that the "quality of our produce and of the rural communities driving this growth.
Recession 'Deeper And Longer Than Needed' - SF
Ireland's recession was "deeper and longer than it needed to be" thanks to a 'Boom Bust' government, Sinn Féin's Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation Spokesperson Peadar Tóibín has said.
Ireland's recession was "deeper and longer than it needed to be" thanks to a 'Boom Bust' government, Sinn Féin's Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation Spokesperson Peadar Tóibín has said.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Garda in Listowel have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Ballybunion Road on the 15 September. A 24-year-old man was fatally injured when he was hit by a car as he walked on the Lisseltown to Ballybunion Road at about 4am.
Garda in Listowel have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Ballybunion Road on the 15 September. A 24-year-old man was fatally injured when he was hit by a car as he walked on the Lisseltown to Ballybunion Road at about 4am.
Teenager Arrested Over Suspicious Fire
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fire at a factory in Drogheda, Co Louth. Garda are investigating a suspicious fire at a paper factory in Donore Industrial Estate on Saturday, 12 September.
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fire at a factory in Drogheda, Co Louth. Garda are investigating a suspicious fire at a paper factory in Donore Industrial Estate on Saturday, 12 September.
Irish News on Mon, Sep 15 2014, 4,383 days ago
Guns And Drugs Recovered In Tallaght During Weekend Searches
Five guns and drugs worth an estimated €250,000 have been recovered during a search of houses in Tallaght.
Five guns and drugs worth an estimated €250,000 have been recovered during a search of houses in Tallaght.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Knife Assault In Cork City
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a knife attack in Cork city in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is understood that a 38-year-old man was stabbed three times outside a house at Croaghtamore Square in Glasheen, in the southside of the city, at about 01:30 on Sunday.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a knife attack in Cork city in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is understood that a 38-year-old man was stabbed three times outside a house at Croaghtamore Square in Glasheen, in the southside of the city, at about 01:30 on Sunday.
Waterford Sexual Assault Suspected Arrested
Gardaí investigating a serious sexual assault in Waterford city have arrested a man in his 20s. Garda say that the incident happened in the Millennium Plaza area of the city at about 4am on Sunday morning.
Gardaí investigating a serious sexual assault in Waterford city have arrested a man in his 20s. Garda say that the incident happened in the Millennium Plaza area of the city at about 4am on Sunday morning.
Govt To Publish Penalty Points Report
A report into allegations that penalty points were cancelled with proper authority is to be published by the government, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said. The new allegations are being investigated by both the Garda Ombudsman and the Garda Professional Standards Unit.
A report into allegations that penalty points were cancelled with proper authority is to be published by the government, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said. The new allegations are being investigated by both the Garda Ombudsman and the Garda Professional Standards Unit.
Missing Wexford Teenager Found In Sligo
Gardaí have said that missing 15-year-old Sait Canbullu has been found "safe and well" in Sligo. A Child Rescue Ireland alert was issued on Saturday after the teenager was reported missing. However, the alert was later stood down and the case reclassified as a missing person.
Gardaí have said that missing 15-year-old Sait Canbullu has been found "safe and well" in Sligo. A Child Rescue Ireland alert was issued on Saturday after the teenager was reported missing. However, the alert was later stood down and the case reclassified as a missing person.
'Urgent Action' Needed To Tackle Problem Of Cheap Alcohol - FG
Urgent action is needed to curtail the availability of cheap alcohol, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, David Stanton has said.
Urgent action is needed to curtail the availability of cheap alcohol, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, David Stanton has said.
Funeral Of Former DUP Leader Ian Paisley To Be Held Today
The funeral of Northern Ireland's former First Minister Ian Paisley is to be held today. Ian Paisley was a founding member of the Democratic Unionist Party and help establish the Free Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland following a split with the Presbyterian Church. He died on Friday aged 88.
The funeral of Northern Ireland's former First Minister Ian Paisley is to be held today. Ian Paisley was a founding member of the Democratic Unionist Party and help establish the Free Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland following a split with the Presbyterian Church. He died on Friday aged 88.
Irish News on Thu, Sep 15 2011, 5,479 days ago
Govt. To Sell Stake In ESB
The Coalition has confirmed that it will sell a minority stake in the State’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB). It is has been confirmed that the semi-state energy company will not be broken up. But it is not yet clear the percentage of the company to be sold or how much money will be raised.
The Coalition has confirmed that it will sell a minority stake in the State’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB). It is has been confirmed that the semi-state energy company will not be broken up. But it is not yet clear the percentage of the company to be sold or how much money will be raised.
Norris Wants Presidency Support
A meeting has been held in which the Trinity College Senator, David Norris, met with Independent TDs and Senators to discuss the presidential election. Mr Norris was scheduled to meet a group of Independent TDs and Senators in Leinster House at lunchtime.
A meeting has been held in which the Trinity College Senator, David Norris, met with Independent TDs and Senators to discuss the presidential election. Mr Norris was scheduled to meet a group of Independent TDs and Senators in Leinster House at lunchtime.
Orange Men Attending Kerr Funeral Face Disciplinary
Two senior Ulster Unionists are to face Orange Order disciplinary hearings after attending the funeral of murdered Catholic Policeman, Ronan Kerr.
Two senior Ulster Unionists are to face Orange Order disciplinary hearings after attending the funeral of murdered Catholic Policeman, Ronan Kerr.
Gardai Investigate Fatal Shooting
A man has been shot dead in Dublin in a suspected gangland attack. The gun attack occurred in at Marrsfield Avenue in Clongriffin, North Dublin at 1.15pm this afternoon. The victim was aged in his 30s and his body remains at the scene.
A man has been shot dead in Dublin in a suspected gangland attack. The gun attack occurred in at Marrsfield Avenue in Clongriffin, North Dublin at 1.15pm this afternoon. The victim was aged in his 30s and his body remains at the scene.
Irish News on Wed, Sep 15 2010, 5,844 days ago
Bishop Asks Priests For €1K Towards Compensation
The Bishop of Ferns has gone to the parish priests, asking them to contribute €1,000 each to pay the outstanding bill for abuse compensation.
The Bishop of Ferns has gone to the parish priests, asking them to contribute €1,000 each to pay the outstanding bill for abuse compensation.
Cowen Calls Drunk Accusations 'New Low'
Brian Cowen has labeled accusations from the Opposition that he was drunk during an interview a "new low for Irish politics".
Brian Cowen has labeled accusations from the Opposition that he was drunk during an interview a "new low for Irish politics".
Higgins Lines-Up For Presidency Race
Long serving Labour TD, Michael Higgins, has again announced his interest to run for the Irish Presidency. The Labour TD, who is the Party President and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, is putting himself forward for the second time after being denied the chance to run in 2004.
Long serving Labour TD, Michael Higgins, has again announced his interest to run for the Irish Presidency. The Labour TD, who is the Party President and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, is putting himself forward for the second time after being denied the chance to run in 2004.
Wright Killing Probe Branded 'Scandal'
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the state is a failure of its duty of care.
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the state is a failure of its duty of care.
Pair Arrested Over Tiger Kidnapping
A man and woman have been arrested this morning in connection with a 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin at the start of September.
A man and woman have been arrested this morning in connection with a 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin at the start of September.
Irish News on Tue, Sep 15 2009, 6,209 days ago
More Deaths Despite Weekend Of Road Carnage
Two more people have been killed in separate accidents on Ireland's roads. Monday's fresh fatalaties come after a weekend of carnage that claimed three lives.
Two more people have been killed in separate accidents on Ireland's roads. Monday's fresh fatalaties come after a weekend of carnage that claimed three lives.
Olympic Medalist Boxer Dies At 27
Darren Sutherland, Irish Olympic medal-winning boxer, has died at the age of 27. Darren won bronze for Ireland at the Olympics in Beijing last year was found dead at his flat in south London yesterday. It is being reported that he had taken his own life.
Darren Sutherland, Irish Olympic medal-winning boxer, has died at the age of 27. Darren won bronze for Ireland at the Olympics in Beijing last year was found dead at his flat in south London yesterday. It is being reported that he had taken his own life.
Cowen Admits 'I Know I’ve Not Got Everything Right'
The Taoiseach has told his party that he "needs to do better" during his keynote speech at the party’s annual think-in today.
The Taoiseach has told his party that he "needs to do better" during his keynote speech at the party’s annual think-in today.
Judge To Rule Again On Zoe Protection
Eamon Carroll's troubled property group Zoe is to go back to the High Court today to find out if it will be allowed a fourth bid to gain court protection.
Eamon Carroll's troubled property group Zoe is to go back to the High Court today to find out if it will be allowed a fourth bid to gain court protection.
Ireland-Wales Interconnector Approved
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans by EirGrid to build an interconnected electricity line between Ireland and Wales. The proposed link will enable power transmission between the two countries from 2012.
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans by EirGrid to build an interconnected electricity line between Ireland and Wales. The proposed link will enable power transmission between the two countries from 2012.
Labour Organises Anti NAMA Protest
The Irish Labour Party has today revealed it will hold a protest against the Government's proposed debt tackling agency.
The Irish Labour Party has today revealed it will hold a protest against the Government's proposed debt tackling agency.
Fine Gael To Legislate On Collective Bargaining
Fine Gael have taken an unexpected political step, claiming they will introduce legislation recognising worker's rights to engage in collective bargaining and unions.
Fine Gael have taken an unexpected political step, claiming they will introduce legislation recognising worker's rights to engage in collective bargaining and unions.
INM Gets Big Print Deal
A top Irish newspaper group is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its future.
A top Irish newspaper group is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its future.
Alvor Death Man Buried
Thousands of mourners yesterday attended the funeral of Londonderry businessman Paul Houston who was killed while on holiday in Portugal. St Mary's Church in Ballybrack, Co Donegal was so full that the service had to be relayed outside to the hundreds of people unable to fit in the church.
Thousands of mourners yesterday attended the funeral of Londonderry businessman Paul Houston who was killed while on holiday in Portugal. St Mary's Church in Ballybrack, Co Donegal was so full that the service had to be relayed outside to the hundreds of people unable to fit in the church.
Irish News on Mon, Sep 15 2008, 6,574 days ago
Gardaí Seeking Serial Rapist In Carlow
Speculation is mounting over the possibility of a serial rapist on the loose in Carlow town. Gardaí have refused to rule a link between a number of rapes last year and two new recent attacks in the previous two weeks.
Speculation is mounting over the possibility of a serial rapist on the loose in Carlow town. Gardaí have refused to rule a link between a number of rapes last year and two new recent attacks in the previous two weeks.
Man Dead In Daylight Bookie's Office Shooting
A man has been killed in a Dublin 'bookmakers' shop - after being shot at 11 times. The attack happened in a broad daylight in the betting office on Killester Avenue in Donnycarney, shortly before 3.00pm on Saturday.
A man has been killed in a Dublin 'bookmakers' shop - after being shot at 11 times. The attack happened in a broad daylight in the betting office on Killester Avenue in Donnycarney, shortly before 3.00pm on Saturday.
Think Tank Says End "Unfair" Tax Breaks For Rich
Ahead of the Government's forthcoming budget, an influential religious think-tank has urged for a reformation of the tax system, which it believes favours Ireland's wealthy.
Ahead of the Government's forthcoming budget, an influential religious think-tank has urged for a reformation of the tax system, which it believes favours Ireland's wealthy.
Gardaí Investigate Bizarre Double Shooting
Gardaí are investigating a bizarre incident in Dublin were a victim of a shotgun assault turned the weapon on his attacker. Both men, aged 46 and 52, were injured in the incident by the same weapon at a house in Corduff Place in Blanchardstown on Saturday.
Gardaí are investigating a bizarre incident in Dublin were a victim of a shotgun assault turned the weapon on his attacker. Both men, aged 46 and 52, were injured in the incident by the same weapon at a house in Corduff Place in Blanchardstown on Saturday.
€100 On The Spot Fines For Drunk And Disorderly
The Justice Minister has finally signed legislation allowing the Garda to issue on-the-spot fines to drunk revellers up to €100. The fines have been introduced to help minimize the numbers coming to courts each day for drunken behaviour, according to the Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern.
The Justice Minister has finally signed legislation allowing the Garda to issue on-the-spot fines to drunk revellers up to €100. The fines have been introduced to help minimize the numbers coming to courts each day for drunken behaviour, according to the Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern.
Special Gardai Units Armed With Tasers
New Gardaí units will be armed with the latest Taser electro-shock weapons following new government approval. The newly deployed Regional Support Units (RSU) will be the first uniformed Garda officers to carry the controversial weapons which use high voltage barbs to non-lethally stun suspects.
New Gardaí units will be armed with the latest Taser electro-shock weapons following new government approval. The newly deployed Regional Support Units (RSU) will be the first uniformed Garda officers to carry the controversial weapons which use high voltage barbs to non-lethally stun suspects.
One Girl Still Missing
Gardaí who were appealing for help in finding two teenage girls who have separately gone missing over the past fortnight have revealed that one of the teens has now been located. Niamh O'Malley - who was missing since 5.
Gardaí who were appealing for help in finding two teenage girls who have separately gone missing over the past fortnight have revealed that one of the teens has now been located. Niamh O'Malley - who was missing since 5.
Wines And Spirits Distributor Sold During Market Boom
A business support services group has acquired FindlaterGrants, the Irish wine and spirits distribution business for a huge €9.6 million.
A business support services group has acquired FindlaterGrants, the Irish wine and spirits distribution business for a huge €9.6 million.
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