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Irish News on Fri, Feb 8 2019, 2,557 days ago

Man Dies After North Dublin Shooting
A man has died after he was gunned down in north Dublin this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 30's, was shot a number of times outside his house in Marigold Crescent in Darnadale. The incident took place on Friday 08 February at around 6.30am.
Drivers Urged To Take Caution Amid Storm Erik
Storm Erik has slowed travel across the country today, Friday 08 February, with weather warnings in place until this afternoon.
Man Killed In Wexford Crash
A man his died this morning, 08 February, in a two-vehicle crash in County Wexford. A van and a truck collided at around 7.25am at Ballymackesy, approximately four miles from Enniscorthy.
Taoiseach Meets NI Parties & UK PM Over Brexit
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has embarked on a day of Brexit talks, as he meets with each of the five main political parties in Northern Ireland as well as the UK Prime Minister in Dublin.
ICT Apprenticeship For Govt Departments Launched
The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has today announced the first ICT Apprenticeship Scheme for Government Departments and Offices. Anyone with an interest in undertaking a specialist scheme is encouraged to apply and gain the chance to work on digital initiatives across the civil service.
Govt Allocate €23m For Higher Education Innovation Fund
A total of €23 million has been awarded to projects across 23 higher education institutions as part of the new Innovation and Transformation fund. The programme was launched in 2018 as part of the modernisation and reform of the funding model for higher education.
€65K Of Grants Announced For Geoheritage Industry
The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has announced plans for the 2019 Geological Survey Ireland Geoheritage funding awards. A total of €65,000 will be provided to thirteen groups across eleven counties this year.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 8 2018, 2,922 days ago

Man Dies Following Stabbing Incident In Dublin
An investigation has launched after a man was stabbed to death in Balgaddy, Dublin, on Wednesday, 07 February. Gardai were called to the scene at Buirg an Rí Walk in Balgaddy, Lucan just after 10:20pm.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 8 2017, 3,287 days ago

Housing Minister Announces Mortgage-To-Rent Scheme Changes
A number of changes have been unveiled to the Mortgage-to-Rent Scheme by Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 8 2016, 3,653 days ago

Gardai Issue Appeal To Help Trace Missing Galway Woman
Gardai are appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of a missing woman from Galway. Mags Berry, 35, has been missing for five days. She was last seen leaving Grattan Court in Salthill at around 4pm on Wednesday, 03 February.
New Strategies Unveiled To Boost Spanish And Italian Tourism
The Irish Government and Tourism Ireland have revealed two new strategies to boost visitor numbers from Spain and Italy. The new plans were launched by Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe today, 08 February. If successful, the proposals will result in almost 3.
INMO ED Members Approve New Proposals To Ease Overcrowding
Emergency Department (ED) Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have approved new proposals to ease overcrowding. A total of 71% of people voted in favour of the motion brought forward by the Workplace Relations Commission.
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car
A man has died after he was struck by a car in Co Limerick. The incident happened at around 6.15am in the Gooig, Castleconnell area in Co Limerick. The pedestrian was fatally injured in the accident. The driver of the car was uninjured. Gardaí have said the road is currently closed to traffic.
Thousands Without Power As Storm Imogen Hits
Around 5,000 customers are without electricity as Storm Imogen landed in Ireland. The areas mainly affected by the power outage are in counties Cork, Kerry and Limerick, and are served by ESB stations in Castletownbere and Kanturk. There are reports of fallen power lines in Cork city.
Gardaí Investigating Hotel Shooting In Dublin
Gardaí are continuing to investigate a shooting at a hotel in Dublin. The incident happened at the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra on Friday afternoon where a weigh-in for a World Boxing Organization (WBO) title fight between Jamie Kavanagh and Antonio Joao Bento was taking place.
€18m Released To Purchase New Ambulances
Capital funding of €18 million has been announced for the National Ambulance Service this year to purchase 50 new ambulances, as well as 35 refurbished ambulances. The funding has been made available under the HSE's capital programme.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 8 2013, 4,748 days ago

Kenny Welcomes Debt Deal For Ireland
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Seán Kenny, has welcomed the deal on the IBRC (formerly Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide) promissory notes as a commitment that has been delivered on and another step on the road to recovery.
Clare Daly Cleared Of Drink-Driving
Independent TD Clare Daly has announced that she has been cleared of suspected drink-driving. She confirmed she received the official result of the urine sample she gave. The result was 45 milligrammes per 100 millilitres, which is 33% below the allowable limit - 67 milligrammes.
Man Killed In Limerick Road Accident
A man in his 20s has died in a road traffic accident in Limerick. The man was killed after the car he was driving hot a pole on the Corbally Road in the early hours of this morning. He was pronounced dead at Mid Wester Regional Hospital. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Average Age Of Bride And Groom Continues To Rise
The average age of grooms in 2010 was 34.1 years, 0.1 years more than the average age in 2009, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). In the past fifty years, the average age of grooms has decreased from 30.9 years in 1960 to a low of 26.2 years in 1977 and has increased to a high of 34.
Man Injured In Monaghon Car Crash
A man is in a critical condition after a two car crash in County Monaghon yesterday. The incident occurred on the N53 at Maghernakill at around 18.30 on Thursday. A man, in his teens, is currently at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. The driver of the other car received minor injuries.
FSAI Issues Warning Over Findus Beef Lasagne
The Food Standards Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is urging customers who bought Findus beef lasagne not to eat them. The product was found to contain up to 100% horse meat.
Garda Arrest Man For Possessing Firearms
A man in his 20's has been arrested after firearms were found at a house in Darndale, Coolock. As part of a planned operation Gardai searched a house at Tulip Court on Thursday at around 17.15. Three firearms and a small amount of cannabis was discovered.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 8 2012, 5,114 days ago

Girl Dies In Drive-By Shooting
A teenage girl may have been mistakenly targeted in a feud between families, detectives believe. The 16-year-old, named locally as Melanie McCarthy, but also known by the surname McNamara, was sitting in a parked car at around 10.
Six Detained After Drug Seizures
Six men are being held in custody following two separate drug seizures in Dublin yesterday. One man in his 20s, two in their 30s and one in his 40s were arrested after detectives raided a cannibis growing plant near Bollybouhil at around 7.30pm last night.
ISPCC Urges People To Report Concerns About Child Abuse
The recent case of the horrific abuse inflicted on a ten month old baby, highlights the fact that abuse is not just an historical event but a current issue that needs to be addressed if we are to ensure that children are protected, according to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chil
Minister Announces Nationwide Audit Of Speed Limits
Minister for Transport, Tourism, & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced plans for a nationwide audit of speed limits to ensure that all speed restrictions are both safe and sensible.
PNA Warns Of Impact Of Early Retirement
In a survey of its branches across the country the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has found that up to 360 frontline nurses are to retire from the psychiatric/mental health services under the Government's early retirement scheme.
IBA To Discuss Initiatives Around Private Pensions
The Irish Brokers Association (IBA) will attend the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education today to discuss a number of issues and initiatives around private pensions.
Journalist John Cunningham Passes Away
Galway journalist and former editor of the Connaught Tribune John Cunningham died last night. Mr Cunningham, joined the Connaught Tribune in 1984 to 2007. He previously worked as editor for the Waterford News and Star from 1982 to 1984.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 8 2011, 5,479 days ago

Gilmore And Martin Prepare To Face Off
The first live televised debate of the election campaign is being hosted by TV3 today, as Micheál Martin and Eamon Gilmore go head to head at 8pm this evening.
Three Due In Court Over Drug Seizure
Three men arrested on Monday over drug trafficking offenses are due to appear in front of a Dublin court tomorrow. The men were arrested in Dublin in connection with the discovery of drugs in the Dublin area and will appear in court number three, Courts of Criminal Justice, in Dublin at 10.
PSNI Refute 'Community Policing Vacuum'
The North's police have rebuffed a claim of 'inertia in the delivery of effective, community-based police services' and hit back at an assertion that a policing vacuum is being filled by paramilitary activity in both loyalist and republican areas.
Irish Woman Killed During South African Robbery
An Irish woman has died after being attacked during a burglary in South Africa last week. Cecily Clark, originally from Shankill, Co Dublin, was killed and her husband was injured by a robber in their home in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Over 13,000 Had Energy Cut Off In 2010
Some 13,000 households had their electricity cut off last year representing a 30% rise on the previous year. Energy companies are to introduce a new wave of pay-as-you-use meters in thousands of homes to help consumers avoid disconnections and the hefty fees for reconnection.
U-Turn Heralds Northern Tuition Fee Hike
Tuition fees for university students in the North are to rise - despite an earlier report that said they should be frozen - and has quickly led to accusations of 'elitism' from a senior figure in a major NI university.
Titanic Project Relived In North
One of the greatest engineering marvels to come from north of the border - The Titanic - will live again in Belfast with news that the City Council is to hold two months of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the original launch of gigantic RMS Titanic in east Belfast.
Naas Fire Still Burning
Despite incessant attempts by a number of fire crews to contain it, the Kerdiffstown dump fire it still burning, three weeks on. Fire crews from four counties continued their fight against the landfill fire at Kerdiffstown, Naas over the weekend.
North's Vehicle Agency Gets Fixed Fine Role
The Stormont Minister responsible for vehicle licensing has introduced fixed penalties for transport offences - with his staff writing the tickets - rather than just the PSNI.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 8 2010, 5,844 days ago

Pedestrians Die In Separate Road Accidents
Ireland's roads have claimed the lives of two pedestrians over the weekend as a result of two separate incidents. In the latest incident, a male pedestrian aged in his 50s was fatally injured when struck by a passing motor car.
Church Look To Recover Ryan Report Costs
The Catholic church has applied for reimbursement of their legal costs incurred during the Ryan Report investigation, it has emerged. A range of religious orders were criticised in the shocking Ryan report, which detailed a long history of child abuse by clerics in Catholic run institutions.
Fire Breaks Out In Heritage Site
An investigation has been launched into a fire that could have destroyed one of Ireland's most prized heritage sites.
Outrage Over Embassy Millions
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has jumped to the defence of a decision to refurbish the Ottawa residence of the Irish ambassador to Canada at a cost of €4.4 million. Fine Gael revealed today that the taxpayer had paid more than €4.
Taoiseach Welcomes New SDLP Leader
The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has welcomed Margaret Ritchie as the new leader of the SDLP. Yesterday, Ms Ritchie made history by becoming the first woman elected to lead the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
INLA Disarms
A top republican politician has welcomed news of the disarmament of a violent republican group. The Irish National Liberation Army (Arm Saoirse Náisiúnta na hÉireann) or INLA was formed in December 1974.
Elderly Pub Owner Hurt In Sligo Raid
An elderly man is recovering in hospital after being beaten during a raid on a rural pub in Sligo. Gardaí in the area are investigating the armed raid which took place at Quigley’s pub in Collooney owned by two elderly brothers.
OECD Says Ireland Making Progress On Road Safety
A major European watchdog has said Ireland has made "substantial" improvements in road safety. In the latest report from the OECD, Ireland is now ranked 10th safest country out of 27 OECD countries world wide.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 8 2008, 6,575 days ago

Breaking News
Belmullet Jobs At Risk Fears have surfaced today that 70 jobs may be lost at a US multi-national in Co Mayo, as the firm prepares to make an announcement to staff on Monday. The ICT group employs 140 people at its European division in Belmullet.
Ireland Must Generate Less Waste
Efforts to recycle are being undermined by the increasing amount of waste we produce, according to the Minister of State.
Utility Costs Reduce Competitiveness
Utilities account for nine per cent of the total costs of doing business in Ireland according to figures released by the National Competitiveness Council.
Call For All-Ireland Learner's Permit
There have been calls for the introduction of an all-Ireland Learner's Permit to combat the confusion surrounding the different laws in the two jurisdictions.
Workers Laid Off At One Of Donegal's Oldest Factories
Fine Gael Donegal North-East Deputy Joe McHugh said that the future of local industry in the county is at risk as news that one of Letterkenny's oldest factories, Oatfield's, is to lay-off 22% of its workforce.
Canal Killing Sentence Delayed
The Court of Criminal Appeal has delayed ruling on the sentence imposed on Linda Mulhall, for her part in the killing of Farah Swaleh Noor, in order to obtain psychiatric and probation reports.
Ryan Announces Prices For Offshore Wind Energy
A guaranteed price for electricity produced by offshore wind has been announced by the Minister for the Energy, Communications & Natural Resources. Minister Eamon Ryan said a price of €140 per megawatt hour is in line with incentives in other countries.
US Firm Creates 200 Jobs In Carlow
A US company will today announce plans to create 200 jobs at a software service centre in Carlow town. The insurance firm, Unum, specialises in providing employee benefits, with products like group and individual disability protection and income protection.
Union “Annoyed” At Arnotts Job Loss Report
The union at Arnotts department store in Dublin has reacted angrily to reports that the firm could shed almost half its workforce as a result of the redevelopment of area surrounding its Henry Street store.
Consumer Statistics Prompt Warnings
Inflation fell to 4.3% in January from 4.7% in December, its lowest level since November 2006. Figures just released from the Central Statistics Office show that while consumer prices in January decreased by 0.5%, food and health costs have risen.
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