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Irish News on Fri, Aug 25 2017, 3,287 days ago
Former IRA Leader Sean O'Callaghan Dies Aged 62
Former IRA leader turned informer, Sean O'Callaghan, has died aged 62. It is understood the Co Kerry man drowned in a swimming pool while visiting his daughter in Jamaica.
Former IRA leader turned informer, Sean O'Callaghan, has died aged 62. It is understood the Co Kerry man drowned in a swimming pool while visiting his daughter in Jamaica.
Women Encouraged To Sign Up To ACORNS Development Programme
Women are being encouraged to sign up for a new development programme aimed towards aspiring rural female entrepreneurs. The launch of the third year of ACORNS has been welcomed by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
Women are being encouraged to sign up for a new development programme aimed towards aspiring rural female entrepreneurs. The launch of the third year of ACORNS has been welcomed by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
Irish News on Thu, Aug 25 2016, 3,652 days ago
Drugs Seized In Series Of Raids Across South Dublin
Drugs, money and stolen property have been seized during a series of raids carried out across South Dublin City as part of Operation Thistle.
Drugs, money and stolen property have been seized during a series of raids carried out across South Dublin City as part of Operation Thistle.
Minister for Arts To Attend Culture Summit In Edinburgh
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, is to attend the Edinburgh International Culture Summit.
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, is to attend the Edinburgh International Culture Summit.
Education Ombudsman Needs To Be Established - FG
Fine Gael has called for the creation of an Education Ombudsman to protect students, parents and school staff.
Fine Gael has called for the creation of an Education Ombudsman to protect students, parents and school staff.
Fianna Fáil Calls For Tougher Action On 'Hate Speech'
Fianna Fáil has called for tougher action to be taken against those who engage in "hate speech". TD for Kildare South, Fiona O'Loughlin, made the comment following a highly publicised case of a young woman being racially abused on social media.
Fianna Fáil has called for tougher action to be taken against those who engage in "hate speech". TD for Kildare South, Fiona O'Loughlin, made the comment following a highly publicised case of a young woman being racially abused on social media.
SIPTU Members At Savoy Cinema Hold Protest
SIPTU members at Savoy Cinema have protested on O'Connell Street to highlight their opposition to the company's imposition of unilateral changes to work practices.
SIPTU members at Savoy Cinema have protested on O'Connell Street to highlight their opposition to the company's imposition of unilateral changes to work practices.
Public Consultation On Govt Transparency Launched
A public consultation on government transparency and accountability has been announced by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
A public consultation on government transparency and accountability has been announced by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
Ministers Pay Tribute To Robbie Keane
Ministers Shane Ross and Patrick O'Donovan have paid tribute to Robbie Keane following the announcement of his retirement from international football.
Ministers Shane Ross and Patrick O'Donovan have paid tribute to Robbie Keane following the announcement of his retirement from international football.
Irish News on Tue, Aug 25 2015, 4,018 days ago
Minister Orders 'Fresh Assessment' Of PIRA
The Irish Minister for Justice and Equality has ordered gardai to conduct a "fresh assessment" of the Provisional IRA. Ms Frances Fitzgerald made the call following a PSNI investigation into the murder of Kevin McGuigan.
The Irish Minister for Justice and Equality has ordered gardai to conduct a "fresh assessment" of the Provisional IRA. Ms Frances Fitzgerald made the call following a PSNI investigation into the murder of Kevin McGuigan.
Fisherman Dies After Being Overcome By Fumes In Co Galway
A fisherman has died after he was overcome by fumes inside a trawler in Co Galway. The 27-year-old died in Letterkenny General Hospital on Monday night. Another fisherman, a 46-year-old from the Philippines, was also overcome by fumes and he is currently in a serious condition in hospital.
A fisherman has died after he was overcome by fumes inside a trawler in Co Galway. The 27-year-old died in Letterkenny General Hospital on Monday night. Another fisherman, a 46-year-old from the Philippines, was also overcome by fumes and he is currently in a serious condition in hospital.
Removal Of Jason Corbett To Take Place In Limerick
The removal of Jason Corbett's body is to take place on Tuesday evening. The 39-year-old died after a violent incident at his home in the US earlier this month.
The removal of Jason Corbett's body is to take place on Tuesday evening. The 39-year-old died after a violent incident at his home in the US earlier this month.
Woman Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Athy
A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Athy, Co Kildare, on Friday. Jason Doogue, 23, was killed outside his home in the Greenhills area. A female, aged in her 30's, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Athy.
A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Athy, Co Kildare, on Friday. Jason Doogue, 23, was killed outside his home in the Greenhills area. A female, aged in her 30's, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Athy.
Govt Called To Provide Additional Funding For Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Reform is calling on the Government to provide a minimum of €35 million additional funding for mental health services. Mental health activists from across Dublin have joined Mental Health Reform at Leinster House to launch a campaign for mental health funding in Budget 2016.
The Mental Health Reform is calling on the Government to provide a minimum of €35 million additional funding for mental health services. Mental health activists from across Dublin have joined Mental Health Reform at Leinster House to launch a campaign for mental health funding in Budget 2016.
TEEU Calls For Govt To Abolish Water Charges
The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) is calling on the Government to abolish water charges with immediate effect. The union made the call after it revealed it had joined the Right2Water Campaign.
The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) is calling on the Government to abolish water charges with immediate effect. The union made the call after it revealed it had joined the Right2Water Campaign.
Cheaper Alcohol Will Have 'Hugely' Damaging Consequences - Alcohol Action Ireland
The selling of cheaper alcohol will have hugely damaging consequences for health and well-being in Ireland, Alcohol Action Ireland has warned.
The selling of cheaper alcohol will have hugely damaging consequences for health and well-being in Ireland, Alcohol Action Ireland has warned.
Irish News on Thu, Aug 25 2011, 5,479 days ago
Five Arrested Over Donegal Arson Attacks
Gardaí investigating a series of fires in the Buncrana area have arrested five males. Officers have been investigating eleven fires in the area since early July.
Gardaí investigating a series of fires in the Buncrana area have arrested five males. Officers have been investigating eleven fires in the area since early July.
Teenager Dies In Donegal Apartment Roof Fall
A 17-year-old boy has been killed after falling from the roof of an apartment building in Co Donegal. The teenager, who is understood to be from Santry in Dublin, is believed to have been staying with a group of friends at the apartment on Station Road in Bundoran.
A 17-year-old boy has been killed after falling from the roof of an apartment building in Co Donegal. The teenager, who is understood to be from Santry in Dublin, is believed to have been staying with a group of friends at the apartment on Station Road in Bundoran.
Prostitution Ring Uncovered In West Belfast
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has again been in the news - this time in a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast.
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has again been in the news - this time in a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast.
Two Killed In Kilkenny Crash
Two people have been killed in a road traffic collision in Kilkenny. The incident happened around 6.45pm on Wednesday at Troyswood on the Kilkenny to Freshford Road. Two cars were involved in the crash.
Two people have been killed in a road traffic collision in Kilkenny. The incident happened around 6.45pm on Wednesday at Troyswood on the Kilkenny to Freshford Road. Two cars were involved in the crash.
Powerful Rise In Electricity Bills Condemned
Independent shopkeepers across the North are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity.
Independent shopkeepers across the North are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity.
North's Minister Backs Derry Rail Line
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to the border City of Derry from Coleraine has again been assured. The North's Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has visited Londonderry to reassure people in the North West of his commitment to the rail line.
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to the border City of Derry from Coleraine has again been assured. The North's Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has visited Londonderry to reassure people in the North West of his commitment to the rail line.
Irish News on Wed, Aug 25 2010, 5,844 days ago
Calley Defiantly Exits Fianna Fáil
Beleagured Senator Ivor Callely has resigned from Fianna Fáil after a party disciplinary committee found him guilty of "conduct unbecoming" following an investigation into his mobile phone expenses claims.
Beleagured Senator Ivor Callely has resigned from Fianna Fáil after a party disciplinary committee found him guilty of "conduct unbecoming" following an investigation into his mobile phone expenses claims.
Govt To Give More Aid To Pakistan
The Irish Government has announced it will provide more funding to help the victims of Pakistan's floods. Minister with Responsibility for Overseas Development Peter Power made the announcement during an Oireachtas Committee specially convened to discuss the disaster.
The Irish Government has announced it will provide more funding to help the victims of Pakistan's floods. Minister with Responsibility for Overseas Development Peter Power made the announcement during an Oireachtas Committee specially convened to discuss the disaster.
RUC 'Scapegoat' For Claudy
A former RUC man has been reacting to claims that colleagues in the force may have colluded in the Claudy bomb cover-up.
A former RUC man has been reacting to claims that colleagues in the force may have colluded in the Claudy bomb cover-up.
Limerick Student's Tipped Invention Born
A University of Limerick student has been announced as one of the forerunners in a prestigious invention competition. James D’Arcy has been announced as the only Irish entry through to the final stage of the James Dyson Awards with his medical device called Flo2w.
A University of Limerick student has been announced as one of the forerunners in a prestigious invention competition. James D’Arcy has been announced as the only Irish entry through to the final stage of the James Dyson Awards with his medical device called Flo2w.
Tudors Boosts Ireland's Movie Fame
There was a lot of Los Angeles glitz at the weekend as the critically acclaimed US television series The Tudors picked up two prestigious Emmy awards for Outstanding Costumes For A Series (for Joan Bergin) and Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series (for Tom Conroy), at the 62nd Primeti
There was a lot of Los Angeles glitz at the weekend as the critically acclaimed US television series The Tudors picked up two prestigious Emmy awards for Outstanding Costumes For A Series (for Joan Bergin) and Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series (for Tom Conroy), at the 62nd Primeti
New Pupils To Receive Hi Vis Jackets
Ireland's 80,000 new pupils will all receive a high visibility vest as part of a new road safety campaign for those starting school next week.
Ireland's 80,000 new pupils will all receive a high visibility vest as part of a new road safety campaign for those starting school next week.
Irish News on Tue, Aug 25 2009, 6,209 days ago
Road Deaths Rise - Again
The weekend road toll has risen further after a teenager died in the latest car accident.
The weekend road toll has risen further after a teenager died in the latest car accident.
Probe Into Tallaght Work Death
Two investigations are under way following the death of a man in his 30s at a pub in Tallaght, Dublin, on Saturday night. The death of the man (31), from the Clondalkin area, appears to have been a workplace death. He was found dead in a goods lift at the Blue Bar in Belgard Square at about 6pm.
Two investigations are under way following the death of a man in his 30s at a pub in Tallaght, Dublin, on Saturday night. The death of the man (31), from the Clondalkin area, appears to have been a workplace death. He was found dead in a goods lift at the Blue Bar in Belgard Square at about 6pm.
Young Men Could Face Driving Curfew
The department for road safety has revealed a number of options they are considering to tackle the high level of road accidents amongst young male drivers.
The department for road safety has revealed a number of options they are considering to tackle the high level of road accidents amongst young male drivers.
Greens Challenge Gov Over NAMA
The Green Party have warned the Government their support cannot be taken for granted on the plan to establish a National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).
The Green Party have warned the Government their support cannot be taken for granted on the plan to establish a National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).
Labour Calls For Inquiry Into Bridge Collapse
A Labour TD has urged the Government to launch an inquiry into the collapse of a major rail bridge on Monday, which was inspected last week.
A Labour TD has urged the Government to launch an inquiry into the collapse of a major rail bridge on Monday, which was inspected last week.
North's Top Cop Defends Roadstop Withdrawal
A road blockade staged by dissident republicans just across the border in south Armagh at the weekend was merely a "stunt", PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said.
A road blockade staged by dissident republicans just across the border in south Armagh at the weekend was merely a "stunt", PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said.
Sunscreen And Sunbeds Targeted
Possible harm done by both sunbeds and sunscreens are in focus this week.
Possible harm done by both sunbeds and sunscreens are in focus this week.
Irish News on Mon, Aug 25 2008, 6,574 days ago
Murder Probe Launched After Dublin Pub Shooting
A three-man gang is being hunted after a weekend shooting left one man dead and another injured. Two masked raiders armed with handguns burst into a busy north Dublin pub on Saturday night and fired on mourners at a post-funeral event.
A three-man gang is being hunted after a weekend shooting left one man dead and another injured. Two masked raiders armed with handguns burst into a busy north Dublin pub on Saturday night and fired on mourners at a post-funeral event.
Armed Robbery Teen Suspects Freed
The teen pair arrested in Co Tipperary on Sunday in connection with a probe into an armed robbery have now been released from gardaí custody.
The teen pair arrested in Co Tipperary on Sunday in connection with a probe into an armed robbery have now been released from gardaí custody.
Four Dead On Roads Over Weekend
Ireland's road death toll has taken a jump by a further four this week, following a series of road accidents during the weekend. Gardaí are investigating the cases, the latest of which involved two cars and left a 25 year-old female driver dead.
Ireland's road death toll has taken a jump by a further four this week, following a series of road accidents during the weekend. Gardaí are investigating the cases, the latest of which involved two cars and left a 25 year-old female driver dead.
Roche Lends Support To Second Lisbon Referendum Proposal
The European Affairs Minister has said he supports having a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
The European Affairs Minister has said he supports having a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
Water Charges 'Inevitable Says Scientist
An Irish expert has said he believes water charges for all are "inevitable" in Ireland as supplies begin to drain.
An Irish expert has said he believes water charges for all are "inevitable" in Ireland as supplies begin to drain.
Marbella Shooting Victims 'Innocent'
On foot of news of a fatal Dublin pub shooting at the weekend, it has emerged that two of the three Irishmen injured in a similar shooting in the Spanish resort of Marbella late last week were just 'innocent bystanders'.
On foot of news of a fatal Dublin pub shooting at the weekend, it has emerged that two of the three Irishmen injured in a similar shooting in the Spanish resort of Marbella late last week were just 'innocent bystanders'.
Anger At VAT On Tips Added To Bill
An Irish trade union has warned that gratutites (tips) are now set to be taxable, under new proposals from the Revenue Commissioners.
An Irish trade union has warned that gratutites (tips) are now set to be taxable, under new proposals from the Revenue Commissioners.
Kerry Suffers Water Contamination After Landslide
A major landslide in Co Kerry has left thousands of Co Kerry residents without clean water. The area's Council has issued a boil water notice over fears the water could be unsafe to drink, affecting almost 5,000 people.
A major landslide in Co Kerry has left thousands of Co Kerry residents without clean water. The area's Council has issued a boil water notice over fears the water could be unsafe to drink, affecting almost 5,000 people.
Hi-tech Companies Visit Schools After Poor Results
Fifty of Ireland's leading hi-tech companies are to launch a new initiative, visiting schools to boost interest in science and technology. The plan by ICT Ireland, has been instigated following concern over the poor Leaving Cert results in maths and science.
Fifty of Ireland's leading hi-tech companies are to launch a new initiative, visiting schools to boost interest in science and technology. The plan by ICT Ireland, has been instigated following concern over the poor Leaving Cert results in maths and science.
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