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Irish News on Fri, Jul 5 2019, 2,557 days ago
Girl, 2, Dies After Incident In Cork
A toddler has died after an incident at a house in Cork. Emergency services were called to a property on Boreenmanna Road at around 5.30am this morning, Friday 05 July. The two-year-old was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. It was later confirmed that she has died.
A toddler has died after an incident at a house in Cork. Emergency services were called to a property on Boreenmanna Road at around 5.30am this morning, Friday 05 July. The two-year-old was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. It was later confirmed that she has died.
Arrest Made In Garda Corruption Investigation
A man has been arrested and released without charge in connection with an investigation into garda corruption.
A man has been arrested and released without charge in connection with an investigation into garda corruption.
US Vice President Mike Pence To Visit Ancestral Roots In Ireland
US Vice President Mike Pence is considering a visit to Ireland later this year, according to reports. Mr Pence, who has Irish roots, is expected to visit for three days in September. The Indiana man has family connections in counties Sligo and Clare.
US Vice President Mike Pence is considering a visit to Ireland later this year, according to reports. Mr Pence, who has Irish roots, is expected to visit for three days in September. The Indiana man has family connections in counties Sligo and Clare.
Govt Welcomes Awareness Bid For Human Trafficking Among Nurses
The Irish Government has welcomed the launch of an informative programme to raise awareness of human trafficking among the worldwide community of nurses.
The Irish Government has welcomed the launch of an informative programme to raise awareness of human trafficking among the worldwide community of nurses.
Treatment Of Young Doctors Raised With Govt
The crisis surrounding how young hospital doctors are trained, recruited and treated has prompted demands for government to act.
The crisis surrounding how young hospital doctors are trained, recruited and treated has prompted demands for government to act.
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Dates Announced
The dates for this year's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship have been announced, with the final set to take place in Croke Park on Sunday 18 August. Westmeath and Cork will face off in a preliminary quarter final at Cusack Park on 07 July at 3pm.
The dates for this year's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship have been announced, with the final set to take place in Croke Park on Sunday 18 August. Westmeath and Cork will face off in a preliminary quarter final at Cusack Park on 07 July at 3pm.
Inaugural Students Of Migrant Teacher Project Graduate
The inaugural students of a bridging programme as part of the Migrant Teacher Project have graduated in a ceremony attended by the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D.
The inaugural students of a bridging programme as part of the Migrant Teacher Project have graduated in a ceremony attended by the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D.
Irish News on Wed, Jul 5 2017, 3,287 days ago
Investigation Launched Into Major Blaze At Historic Cork Building
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at the former St Kevin's Asylum, one of Cork's most historic buildings. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the building on Lee Road at about 8.15pm on Tuesday, 04 July.
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at the former St Kevin's Asylum, one of Cork's most historic buildings. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the building on Lee Road at about 8.15pm on Tuesday, 04 July.
Security Firms Not Paying Legal Hourly Rate Should Lose State Contracts
Security firms with State contracts who are not paying the legal hourly rate of pay to their staff should lose their taxpayer-funded work, Labour Senator Ged Nash, has said. Senator Nash told the Seanad that up to 20,000 security officers are entitled to a pay rise from the 1st of June.
Security firms with State contracts who are not paying the legal hourly rate of pay to their staff should lose their taxpayer-funded work, Labour Senator Ged Nash, has said. Senator Nash told the Seanad that up to 20,000 security officers are entitled to a pay rise from the 1st of June.
Irish News on Tue, Jul 5 2016, 3,652 days ago
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Eight Years
New figures have revealed unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in eight years. The latest CSO statistics show unemployment fell to 7.8% in June (169,100), compared to 9.4% during the same period last year (203,700).
New figures have revealed unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in eight years. The latest CSO statistics show unemployment fell to 7.8% in June (169,100), compared to 9.4% during the same period last year (203,700).
€57m To Be Invested In All-Island Congenital Heart Disease Network
A total of €57 million is to be invested in the all-island Congenital Heart Disease Network, it has been announced.
A total of €57 million is to be invested in the all-island Congenital Heart Disease Network, it has been announced.
Health Minister Describes Console Audit As 'Disgusting And Disturbing'
Health Minister Simon Harris has described an internal audit report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on suicide charity Console as "disgusting and disturbing".
Health Minister Simon Harris has described an internal audit report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on suicide charity Console as "disgusting and disturbing".
Hospital Staff To Meet With Union Over Staff Shortage Proposals
Nursing staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are to meet with SIPTU union representatives following discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). A number of proposals have been put forward to end concerns over staff shortages at the hospital in Co Louth.
Nursing staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are to meet with SIPTU union representatives following discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). A number of proposals have been put forward to end concerns over staff shortages at the hospital in Co Louth.
Man Critical After Shooting In Dublin
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Lusk, Co Dublin. Gardai said the incident occurred at Dun Emer Place at 9:50am on Tuesday morning, 05 July. The victim, in his late 30s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital were his condition has been described as critical.
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Lusk, Co Dublin. Gardai said the incident occurred at Dun Emer Place at 9:50am on Tuesday morning, 05 July. The victim, in his late 30s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital were his condition has been described as critical.
Over 750,000 People Living In Poverty - Report
A new report has revealed over 750,000 people are living in poverty in Ireland. In its policy briefing on Poverty, Deprivation and Inequality, think tank Social Justice Ireland stated the number of poverty living in poverty has increased by more than 100,000.
A new report has revealed over 750,000 people are living in poverty in Ireland. In its policy briefing on Poverty, Deprivation and Inequality, think tank Social Justice Ireland stated the number of poverty living in poverty has increased by more than 100,000.
French ATC Strike Forces Ryanair And Aer Lingus Flight Cancellations
A French air traffic control (ATC) strike has forced Ryanair and Aer Lingus to cancel a number of flights to and from France and Spain today, 05 July. Ryanair cancelled 102 flights, while Aer Lingus had to cancel eight flights after the French ATC began their 13th strike in 14 weeks.
A French air traffic control (ATC) strike has forced Ryanair and Aer Lingus to cancel a number of flights to and from France and Spain today, 05 July. Ryanair cancelled 102 flights, while Aer Lingus had to cancel eight flights after the French ATC began their 13th strike in 14 weeks.
Irish News on Fri, Jul 5 2013, 4,748 days ago
Concerns Raised Over Gas Meter Tampering
Concerns have been raised over a suspected scam, which involves tampering with gas meters, could put some 200 homes in Dublin at risk. Garda have said that up to 200 gas meters may have been targeted in the scam.
Concerns have been raised over a suspected scam, which involves tampering with gas meters, could put some 200 homes in Dublin at risk. Garda have said that up to 200 gas meters may have been targeted in the scam.
Abortion Bill Faces Final Vote Next Wednesday
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill will face its final Dáil vote at 22:00 next Wednesday, 10 July. Ahead of the vote it is expected a number of TDs will put forward amendments to the proposed Bill, which has been causing disruption in the government.
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill will face its final Dáil vote at 22:00 next Wednesday, 10 July. Ahead of the vote it is expected a number of TDs will put forward amendments to the proposed Bill, which has been causing disruption in the government.
Murdered Mother And Daughter Flown Home For Burial
The bodies of a woman and her daughter, found murdered at their home in Kilorglin, Co Kerry, on June 16, are to be flown home to Lithuania today (Friday). Jolanta Lubiene (27) and her daughter Enrika (8) will be buried together in their home village of Gedrimai, near the city of Telsiu on Monday.
The bodies of a woman and her daughter, found murdered at their home in Kilorglin, Co Kerry, on June 16, are to be flown home to Lithuania today (Friday). Jolanta Lubiene (27) and her daughter Enrika (8) will be buried together in their home village of Gedrimai, near the city of Telsiu on Monday.
Dáil To Discuss Change To Clock System
A private members Bill is going before the Dáil to propose a change in when and how the clocks are changed, and which would bring Ireland into Central European Time.
A private members Bill is going before the Dáil to propose a change in when and how the clocks are changed, and which would bring Ireland into Central European Time.
Planning Permission Granted For New Cork Concert Arena
A proposed €50m concert venue in Cork has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanala. The new venue will be at Albert Quay in the city and will be built by developer Owen O'Callaghan.
A proposed €50m concert venue in Cork has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanala. The new venue will be at Albert Quay in the city and will be built by developer Owen O'Callaghan.
Illegal Cigarettes Uncovered In Co Tipperary
Some €21,000 worth of illegal cigarettes have been recovered by the Revenue Customs Service. The haul was uncovered at two premises in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on Thursday night and represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of some €18,000.
Some €21,000 worth of illegal cigarettes have been recovered by the Revenue Customs Service. The haul was uncovered at two premises in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on Thursday night and represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of some €18,000.
Bin Collection Charge To Increase
Waste collection companies are to increase the charges of bin collection following an increase in the cost of using landfill sites. Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, announced an increase in the levy for landfill sites, from €65 to €75.
Waste collection companies are to increase the charges of bin collection following an increase in the cost of using landfill sites. Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, announced an increase in the levy for landfill sites, from €65 to €75.
UCD Wins People's Choice Architecture Award
The UCD Student Centre has won the Public Choice Award in the annual Irish Architecture Awards. The Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners designed building took 18% of the 12,500 votes, beating 32 other shortlisted buildings.
The UCD Student Centre has won the Public Choice Award in the annual Irish Architecture Awards. The Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners designed building took 18% of the 12,500 votes, beating 32 other shortlisted buildings.
Anonymous Winner Collects €94m Euromillions Cheque
An anonymous winner of the Euromillions has collected their €94 million prize, becoming Ireland's 96th richest person. The winner shared a €187 million prize, the second largest in the history of the National Lottery, with another person in Belgium.
An anonymous winner of the Euromillions has collected their €94 million prize, becoming Ireland's 96th richest person. The winner shared a €187 million prize, the second largest in the history of the National Lottery, with another person in Belgium.
Irish News on Thu, Jul 5 2012, 5,113 days ago
New North-South Parliamentary Association Announced
Leinster House and Northern Assembly politicians gathered at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast yesterday to mark the formation of a new North-South Inter-Parliamentary Association.
Leinster House and Northern Assembly politicians gathered at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast yesterday to mark the formation of a new North-South Inter-Parliamentary Association.
Man Found Guilty Of Raping His Mother
A man who claimed his 65-year-old mother consented to sex with him on Mother’s Day has been found guilty of raping her. The 45-year-old Dublin man had pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping the woman at her home between March 2nd and 3rd, 2008.
A man who claimed his 65-year-old mother consented to sex with him on Mother’s Day has been found guilty of raping her. The 45-year-old Dublin man had pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping the woman at her home between March 2nd and 3rd, 2008.
Suspended Sentence For Man Who Attacked Priest
A man who attacked a priest because “bad spirits” told him to has been given a suspended sentence. 56-year-old Liam Farrell attacked the priest in his church with a chalice before trying to gouge out the eyes of a sacristan. He also attacked a man who was sitting with his wife outside the church.
A man who attacked a priest because “bad spirits” told him to has been given a suspended sentence. 56-year-old Liam Farrell attacked the priest in his church with a chalice before trying to gouge out the eyes of a sacristan. He also attacked a man who was sitting with his wife outside the church.
Ulster Bank And RBS Chiefs To Face Committee
Senior management from Ulster Bank will appear before the Oireachtas finance committee this afternoon.
Senior management from Ulster Bank will appear before the Oireachtas finance committee this afternoon.
Tax-Cheat TD Calls For Higher Taxes
As the scandal surrounding his own unpaid taxes, Independent TD Mick Wallace, has called on workers to pay more taxes. He also criticised the salary of an incoming semi-state chief executive.
As the scandal surrounding his own unpaid taxes, Independent TD Mick Wallace, has called on workers to pay more taxes. He also criticised the salary of an incoming semi-state chief executive.
€120,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Cork
Gardai in Cork have seized six kilos of cannabis, a haul with an estimated street value of €120,000. Officers from Togher, working in conjunction with Cork West Drug Unit, discovered the drugs when they stopped and searched a car at Pouladuff Road, Cork at approximately 4pm yesterday.
Gardai in Cork have seized six kilos of cannabis, a haul with an estimated street value of €120,000. Officers from Togher, working in conjunction with Cork West Drug Unit, discovered the drugs when they stopped and searched a car at Pouladuff Road, Cork at approximately 4pm yesterday.
Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Cork
The Army Bomb Disposal Team have made safe a Viable Improvised Explosive Device found near a pub in Mayfield, Cork. Residents in nearby properties had to be evacuated during the overnight incident.
The Army Bomb Disposal Team have made safe a Viable Improvised Explosive Device found near a pub in Mayfield, Cork. Residents in nearby properties had to be evacuated during the overnight incident.
Pensioner Left Locked In Room For Nine Hours After Robbery
A pensioner is recovering after intruders locked him up in his home for over nine hours. The ordeal for Pat O’Toole, a widower in his late 70s, started around 10pm on Tuesday night when three men entered his home at Mellow’s Avenue, Arklow, Co Wicklow, demanding cash.
A pensioner is recovering after intruders locked him up in his home for over nine hours. The ordeal for Pat O’Toole, a widower in his late 70s, started around 10pm on Tuesday night when three men entered his home at Mellow’s Avenue, Arklow, Co Wicklow, demanding cash.
NCA Launch Investigation Into Online Deal Sites
Public dissatisfaction with the level of service offered by online deal sites has lead to the National Consumer Agency (NCA) launching a review of the services.
Public dissatisfaction with the level of service offered by online deal sites has lead to the National Consumer Agency (NCA) launching a review of the services.
Irish News on Tue, Jul 5 2011, 5,479 days ago
Transplant Failure Blamed On Miscommunication
An Irish probe into a mis-managed bid for a vital organ transplant has focused on the Emergency Medical Support Services (EMSS) involved in the failure to transport a liver transplant patient on Saturday.
An Irish probe into a mis-managed bid for a vital organ transplant has focused on the Emergency Medical Support Services (EMSS) involved in the failure to transport a liver transplant patient on Saturday.
Sony Ireland Website Hacked
Sony Music Ireland have reported their website has been hacked following the publishing of three fake news stories on their homepage this morning. The industry giant has launched an investigation into the incident and have redirected the www.sonymusic.ie domain to the company's Facebook page.
Sony Music Ireland have reported their website has been hacked following the publishing of three fake news stories on their homepage this morning. The industry giant has launched an investigation into the incident and have redirected the www.sonymusic.ie domain to the company's Facebook page.
Report On Ireland's Human Rights Record Published
The publication of the Government’s National Report on Ireland’s domestic human rights record as part of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process has been announced.
The publication of the Government’s National Report on Ireland’s domestic human rights record as part of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process has been announced.
'Momentum Builds' In 24 Hour A&E Bid
Momentum is building for this Saturday's protest to keep full emergency services at Loughlinstown Hospital.
Momentum is building for this Saturday's protest to keep full emergency services at Loughlinstown Hospital.
More Ardoyne Rioters Jailed As Four-Year Sentence Deal Slammed
Just hours after a Westminster MP asked if a Spanish student jailed for attempted grievous bodily harm on a policewoman in the North can be retried on a more serious charge, more people have been sentenced over the same Ardoyne riots of 12 July last year.
Just hours after a Westminster MP asked if a Spanish student jailed for attempted grievous bodily harm on a policewoman in the North can be retried on a more serious charge, more people have been sentenced over the same Ardoyne riots of 12 July last year.
Justice Served As North's Laws Updated
The first raft of new justice powers created and debated in Northern Ireland in four decades come into force this week. Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has commenced a number of new provisions under the Northern Ireland Justice Act 2011, which secured Assembly approval in March.
The first raft of new justice powers created and debated in Northern Ireland in four decades come into force this week. Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has commenced a number of new provisions under the Northern Ireland Justice Act 2011, which secured Assembly approval in March.
Appointees To Chairs Of State Boards Vetted For First Time
The recently appointed chairpersons to the board of four of Ireland’s most important agencies will be scrutinised by an Oireachtas Committee for the first time next week.
The recently appointed chairpersons to the board of four of Ireland’s most important agencies will be scrutinised by an Oireachtas Committee for the first time next week.
Helicopter 'Top Cover' As Bomb Defused
A residential suburb of Co Antrim returned to normal yesterday evening after the Army dealt with a pipe bomb in Harmin Park, Glengormley.
A residential suburb of Co Antrim returned to normal yesterday evening after the Army dealt with a pipe bomb in Harmin Park, Glengormley.
Irish News on Mon, Jul 5 2010, 5,844 days ago
Cowen 'Not Most Popular' Leader: FF
There's no problem with Brian Cowen's leadership at all - that's according to Fianna Fáil's Chief Whip.
There's no problem with Brian Cowen's leadership at all - that's according to Fianna Fáil's Chief Whip.
Seaside Focus On Missing Dublin Girl
Gardaí at Tallaght are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Felicia Sandu who has an address on Raheen Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Gardaí at Tallaght are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Felicia Sandu who has an address on Raheen Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Appeal For All-Ireland Economic Solution
As today's North-South summit got underway in Dublin, the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has appealed for the NI Executive to act collectively "to meet the challenges being posed by the current economic situation".
As today's North-South summit got underway in Dublin, the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has appealed for the NI Executive to act collectively "to meet the challenges being posed by the current economic situation".
Benone Pub Death Case For Court
A teenager is to appear in court today relating to the death of Gary Butcher. The victim aged 39 and from Magilligan - died after a disturbance in Bob's Bar and Bistro on the Seacoast Road between Limavady and Benone - late on Friday night/early Saturday morning.
A teenager is to appear in court today relating to the death of Gary Butcher. The victim aged 39 and from Magilligan - died after a disturbance in Bob's Bar and Bistro on the Seacoast Road between Limavady and Benone - late on Friday night/early Saturday morning.
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Remaining mostly dry through the evening and overnight, though it will be mostly cloudy, and in the north there could be the odd spot of rain. A mild night. Minimum temperature 14 °C.