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Irish News on Thu, May 23 2019, 2,557 days ago
Garda Appeal For Information Following Two Shooting Deaths In Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following two fatal shooting incidents in Dublin. The deaths of two men, both shot dead, are believed to have been "different motives linked to the drugs trade".
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following two fatal shooting incidents in Dublin. The deaths of two men, both shot dead, are believed to have been "different motives linked to the drugs trade".
Irish News on Wed, May 23 2018, 2,922 days ago
Man Fatally Stabbed In Caherciveen, Kerry
An investigation has been launched into a fatal stabbing incident in Caherciveen, Kerry. A 33-year-old man suffered serious stab wounds in an incident at Fertha Drive in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Kerry.
An investigation has been launched into a fatal stabbing incident in Caherciveen, Kerry. A 33-year-old man suffered serious stab wounds in an incident at Fertha Drive in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Kerry.
Irish News on Tue, May 23 2017, 3,287 days ago
Appeal Issued For Missing Balbriggan Teenager
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Iris Innocent, who has been missing since Saturday, 20 May. The teenager is described as being approximately 5'4" tall of thin build, with black hair, brown eyes and wears black glasses.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Iris Innocent, who has been missing since Saturday, 20 May. The teenager is described as being approximately 5'4" tall of thin build, with black hair, brown eyes and wears black glasses.
Irish News on Mon, May 23 2016, 3,652 days ago
Brendan Howlin Appointed New Leader Of The Labour Party
Minister Brendan Howlin has been appointed the new leader of the Labour Party. He said that he was "immensely proud and deeply humble" following the appointment of his new role.
Minister Brendan Howlin has been appointed the new leader of the Labour Party. He said that he was "immensely proud and deeply humble" following the appointment of his new role.
Football Fans Urged To Be 'Prepared For All Eventualities And Stay Safe'
Football fan planning to travel to France in three weeks time for the the start of the 2016 UEFA European Football Championships, have been urged to "be prepared for all eventualities and stay safe".
Football fan planning to travel to France in three weeks time for the the start of the 2016 UEFA European Football Championships, have been urged to "be prepared for all eventualities and stay safe".
Tributes Paid Following the Death Of Joe McDonagh
Tributes have been paid following the announcement of the death of former President of the GAA, Joe McDonagh. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, and the Minister of State for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, expressed their sadness on the passing of Mr McDonagh.
Tributes have been paid following the announcement of the death of former President of the GAA, Joe McDonagh. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, and the Minister of State for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, expressed their sadness on the passing of Mr McDonagh.
SF Welcome News That JobBridge Scheme Is To Be Scrapped
News that that JobBridge Scheme is to be scrapped and replaced has been welcomed by Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady. Deputy Brady said his party has proposed an alternative to JobBridge and he will be sending it to Minister Varadkar this week for his consideration.
News that that JobBridge Scheme is to be scrapped and replaced has been welcomed by Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady. Deputy Brady said his party has proposed an alternative to JobBridge and he will be sending it to Minister Varadkar this week for his consideration.
Man's Body Recovered Off The Coast Of Co Clare
The body of a man has been recovered from the water off the coast of Co Clare. Doolin Coast Guard recovered the body in an area known as Doonacore Bay, south of Doolin Point.
The body of a man has been recovered from the water off the coast of Co Clare. Doolin Coast Guard recovered the body in an area known as Doonacore Bay, south of Doolin Point.
412 Same-Sex Marriages In Ireland Since Referendum
Over 400 same sex marriages have taken place in Ireland since the passing of the Marriage Equality Referendum on 23 May 2015. The largest number of marriages have taken place in Dublin, with 213 couples getting married in the last year.
Over 400 same sex marriages have taken place in Ireland since the passing of the Marriage Equality Referendum on 23 May 2015. The largest number of marriages have taken place in Dublin, with 213 couples getting married in the last year.
Tánaiste Attends Justice and Home Affairs Council To Discuss Migrant Crisis
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has attended a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis. Speaking at the Council, the Tánaiste said: "Ireland is taking concrete steps to assist Greece.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has attended a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis. Speaking at the Council, the Tánaiste said: "Ireland is taking concrete steps to assist Greece.
National 'Slow Down' Day Announced For 27 May
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have announced National 'Slow Down' Day on Friday 27 May. From 07:00 on Friday 27 until 07:00 on Saturday 28 May, Garda, supported by the RSA and other stakeholders, will conduct a national speed enforcement operation.
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have announced National 'Slow Down' Day on Friday 27 May. From 07:00 on Friday 27 until 07:00 on Saturday 28 May, Garda, supported by the RSA and other stakeholders, will conduct a national speed enforcement operation.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Road Crash In Ballydoogan
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal single vehicle road accident on the N65 on Friday. A man aged in his 80s was fatally injured when the car he was driving left the road and collided with a tree at about 16:10 at Ballydoogan on the N65 Loughrea to Portumna Road.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal single vehicle road accident on the N65 on Friday. A man aged in his 80s was fatally injured when the car he was driving left the road and collided with a tree at about 16:10 at Ballydoogan on the N65 Loughrea to Portumna Road.
Irish News on Fri, May 23 2014, 4,383 days ago
Polling Begins In Local And Euro Elections
Polling stations has gotten underway in the Local and European elections, as well as two Dáil by-elections. Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
Polling stations has gotten underway in the Local and European elections, as well as two Dáil by-elections. Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
Shatter To Accept And Donate Severance Payment
Former Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is to accept his severance payment of €70,000, but will donate it to the Jack & Jill Foundation. It is understood that Mr Shatter has said that he felt it would "appropriate to mark the fact that ministerial severance payments are no longer payable.
Former Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is to accept his severance payment of €70,000, but will donate it to the Jack & Jill Foundation. It is understood that Mr Shatter has said that he felt it would "appropriate to mark the fact that ministerial severance payments are no longer payable.
Beaumont Hospital Campus Opens New Psychiatric Unit
A new purpose built inpatient psychiatric unit has opened on the Beaumont Hospital Campus.
A new purpose built inpatient psychiatric unit has opened on the Beaumont Hospital Campus.
Shatter Severance Move Highlights Seriousness Of Medical Card Crisis - FF
Alan Shatter's decision to donate his severance payment to the Jack & Jill Foundation has been described as "a belated recognition of the distress caused by his Government’s medical card cuts.
Alan Shatter's decision to donate his severance payment to the Jack & Jill Foundation has been described as "a belated recognition of the distress caused by his Government’s medical card cuts.
Off-Duty Garda Foils Attempted Robbery
An off-duty garda officer has foiled an attempted robbery of a shop in Ranelagh in Dublin. It is understood that the off-duty officers saw two men, with their faces covered, enter a shop on Lower Mount Pleasant Avenue, with one of the men carrying "what appeared to be a firearm".
An off-duty garda officer has foiled an attempted robbery of a shop in Ranelagh in Dublin. It is understood that the off-duty officers saw two men, with their faces covered, enter a shop on Lower Mount Pleasant Avenue, with one of the men carrying "what appeared to be a firearm".
Garda Appeal For Witnesses After Woman Dies In Collision
Gardaí in Co Meath have reported the death of a woman in a two-car collision on Thursday evening. According to garda the woman, aged in her 60s, sustained serious leg injuries in the collision, which happened on the Athboy Road at about 18:50.
Gardaí in Co Meath have reported the death of a woman in a two-car collision on Thursday evening. According to garda the woman, aged in her 60s, sustained serious leg injuries in the collision, which happened on the Athboy Road at about 18:50.
Seanad Motion To Call For Protection Of Maternity Services
Fianna Fáil are to table a motion in the Seanad opposing the dismantling of maternity services in the West and North West regions.
Fianna Fáil are to table a motion in the Seanad opposing the dismantling of maternity services in the West and North West regions.
Irish News on Thu, May 23 2013, 4,748 days ago
Haddington Road Agreement 2013-2016 Published
Following lengthy negotiations between unions and public service management after the rejection of Croke Park II, the Public Service Stability Agreement has been published. Also known as the Haddington Road Agreement 2013-2016, the report is the new public service pay and reform agreement.
Following lengthy negotiations between unions and public service management after the rejection of Croke Park II, the Public Service Stability Agreement has been published. Also known as the Haddington Road Agreement 2013-2016, the report is the new public service pay and reform agreement.
Reilly Says Dáil Should Sit Longer To Tackle Abortion Legislation
The Dáil should sit late into the summer if needed to for legislation on abortion, Minister for Health James Reilly has said. According to the Irish Times, Minister Reilly made his comments after opening new Medtronic offices in Swords.
The Dáil should sit late into the summer if needed to for legislation on abortion, Minister for Health James Reilly has said. According to the Irish Times, Minister Reilly made his comments after opening new Medtronic offices in Swords.
Investigations Launch Into Two Crèche Facilities
Two crèche facilities in Co Dublin are being investigated by garda and the HSE following allegations of mistreatment of children. It is understood parents with children in the crèches made a complaint to garda, who passed on information to the HSE.
Two crèche facilities in Co Dublin are being investigated by garda and the HSE following allegations of mistreatment of children. It is understood parents with children in the crèches made a complaint to garda, who passed on information to the HSE.
Nissan Recall 14,000 Cars Over Steering Wheel Fault
14,000 Nissan Mirca’s are to be recalled in Ireland as part of worldwide recall of some 841,000 vehicles. It is understood they are being recalled over a bolt in the steering, which wasn’t properly secured. Models effected were manufactured between 2002 and 2006.
14,000 Nissan Mirca’s are to be recalled in Ireland as part of worldwide recall of some 841,000 vehicles. It is understood they are being recalled over a bolt in the steering, which wasn’t properly secured. Models effected were manufactured between 2002 and 2006.
Rejection Of Loan Shark Bill A 'Missed Opportunity'
The governments rejection of a Bill clamping down on loan sharks has been described as “disappointing” and a “missed opportunity” by Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry.
The governments rejection of a Bill clamping down on loan sharks has been described as “disappointing” and a “missed opportunity” by Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry.
13 Irish Beaches Lose Blue Flag Awards
New tougher EU water quality standards have resulted in 13 of Ireland’s beaches losing their Blue Flag status. Ireland received 74 Blue Flags, down from 87 last year. Another 12 beaches lost their Green Coast award.
New tougher EU water quality standards have resulted in 13 of Ireland’s beaches losing their Blue Flag status. Ireland received 74 Blue Flags, down from 87 last year. Another 12 beaches lost their Green Coast award.
€7m Funding For 62 Research Projects
The government is set to announce almost €7m of funding for 62 early stage scientific research projects.
The government is set to announce almost €7m of funding for 62 early stage scientific research projects.
Irish News on Wed, May 23 2012, 5,113 days ago
Man Charged With Mary Ryan Murder
44-year-old Waldemar Solowiow appeard before Dublin District Court charged with the murder of Mary Ryan in the city centre at the weekend. Ms Ryan, 37, who was originally from Drogheda in Co Louth, was found with serious injuries at her home on Sherrard Street in the north inner city on Saturday.
44-year-old Waldemar Solowiow appeard before Dublin District Court charged with the murder of Mary Ryan in the city centre at the weekend. Ms Ryan, 37, who was originally from Drogheda in Co Louth, was found with serious injuries at her home on Sherrard Street in the north inner city on Saturday.
Fianna Fáil Leader Calls For Treaty Debate
Calling it the fairest way to resolve any issues of lack of media balance in the fiscal treaty referendum campaign, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for a leaders debate.
Calling it the fairest way to resolve any issues of lack of media balance in the fiscal treaty referendum campaign, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for a leaders debate.
Double-Killer John Gallagher Hands Himself In
Almost 12 years since absconding from Central Mental Hospital, double killer John Gallagher handed himself back in to the hospital earlier this month. Anne Lafferty, sister-in-law of one of his victim’s, said the family were told only last night that Gallagher was back in detention.
Almost 12 years since absconding from Central Mental Hospital, double killer John Gallagher handed himself back in to the hospital earlier this month. Anne Lafferty, sister-in-law of one of his victim’s, said the family were told only last night that Gallagher was back in detention.
Nama Plan To Invest €2bn
Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) announced today that they are to invest about €2 billion by 2016, creating up to 35,000 jobs.
Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) announced today that they are to invest about €2 billion by 2016, creating up to 35,000 jobs.
Two Suspects Being Questionned For 1998 Murder
Two suspects are being questioned at a Belfast police station in connection with a murder 14 years ago. The man, aged 50 and 51, were arrested after the Republic of Ireland's police force renewed their investigation in the murder.
Two suspects are being questioned at a Belfast police station in connection with a murder 14 years ago. The man, aged 50 and 51, were arrested after the Republic of Ireland's police force renewed their investigation in the murder.
China Trade Mission To Look At Beef Production
An official from the Chinese Agriculture Ministry is visiting Ireland for talks about closer co-operation between the two countries.
An official from the Chinese Agriculture Ministry is visiting Ireland for talks about closer co-operation between the two countries.
Irish News on Mon, May 23 2011, 5,479 days ago
President Obama Arrives In Ireland
U.S President Barack Obama has now arrived in Ireland. Air Force One touched down in Dublin airport earlier this morning with the President, and his wife Michelle, greeted by Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and the US Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney.
U.S President Barack Obama has now arrived in Ireland. Air Force One touched down in Dublin airport earlier this morning with the President, and his wife Michelle, greeted by Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and the US Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney.
Donegal Cancer Patients Get Altnagelvin Boost
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West of Ireland has been made.
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West of Ireland has been made.
Eamonn Coughlan Appointed To Seanad
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has welcomed the Taoiseach's appointment of Eamonn Coughlan to Seanad Éireann. Minister Leo Varadkar said: “I would like to extend my warm congratulations and welcome to Eamonn Coughlan on his appointment to Seanad Éireann.
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has welcomed the Taoiseach's appointment of Eamonn Coughlan to Seanad Éireann. Minister Leo Varadkar said: “I would like to extend my warm congratulations and welcome to Eamonn Coughlan on his appointment to Seanad Éireann.
Ryanair Profits Rise To €401m
Ryanair has today announced a 26% increase in their annual profits to €401m.
Ryanair has today announced a 26% increase in their annual profits to €401m.
Taoiseach Congratulates Leinster's Rugby Win
The Taoiseach has congratulated Leinster on their magnificent rugby victory against Northampton in Saturday's Heineken Cup.
The Taoiseach has congratulated Leinster on their magnificent rugby victory against Northampton in Saturday's Heineken Cup.
'No Disruption' From Luas Line's Construction
Builders will not disrupt Dublin city centre businesses when work gets underway on the construction of the Irish capital's cross-city Luas line. The impact would have an insignificant or 'no effect" on city centre businesses, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has claimed.
Builders will not disrupt Dublin city centre businesses when work gets underway on the construction of the Irish capital's cross-city Luas line. The impact would have an insignificant or 'no effect" on city centre businesses, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has claimed.
Irish News on Fri, May 23 2008, 6,574 days ago
Redmond Acquitted
A fomer Irish civil sevant accused of being involved in a huge bribe attempt has been acquitted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on one of the charges before the jury.
A fomer Irish civil sevant accused of being involved in a huge bribe attempt has been acquitted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on one of the charges before the jury.
Commissioner Says 'No Sane Person' Would Read Lisbon Treaty
The European Commissioner has admitted that he has never read the Lisbon Treaty from cover to cover, and added he would expect no sane person to do so.
The European Commissioner has admitted that he has never read the Lisbon Treaty from cover to cover, and added he would expect no sane person to do so.
Ireland To Officially Commemorate The Famine
An annual official memorial day is to be established in the Republic of Ireland to remember the victims of the Irish Famine.
An annual official memorial day is to be established in the Republic of Ireland to remember the victims of the Irish Famine.
Mahon Tribunal Hears Of £IR24,000 Payment To Lawler
The former developer of Blanchardstown shopping centre has told the Mahon Tribunal he made payments to the late Liam Lawlor as a planning consultant. John Corcoran, Managing Director of Green Property, said he gave Mr Lawlor two payments totalling nearly £IR24,000 between 1988 and 1991.
The former developer of Blanchardstown shopping centre has told the Mahon Tribunal he made payments to the late Liam Lawlor as a planning consultant. John Corcoran, Managing Director of Green Property, said he gave Mr Lawlor two payments totalling nearly £IR24,000 between 1988 and 1991.
Hi-Tech Investigation Launched For Dead Pensioner
Gardaí are continuing to seek help from the public in piecing together the circumstances leading to the death of an 83-year-old man at his house in Co Westmeath yesterday.
Gardaí are continuing to seek help from the public in piecing together the circumstances leading to the death of an 83-year-old man at his house in Co Westmeath yesterday.
Cowen Scraps FF Galway Races Tent
Brian Cowen has continued his confrontational approach to paty management deciding to scrap the controversial Fianna Fáil fundraising tent at this year's Galway Races. The Taoiseach made the announcement at a meeting of the Fianna Fáil executive in Leinster House last night.
Brian Cowen has continued his confrontational approach to paty management deciding to scrap the controversial Fianna Fáil fundraising tent at this year's Galway Races. The Taoiseach made the announcement at a meeting of the Fianna Fáil executive in Leinster House last night.
Half Of Teens Regular Drinkers And Drug Users
A new report has revealed that about half of adolescents use illegal drugs and binge drink regularly. The survey of hundreds of teenagers aged between 15 and 19 from the south and south east of Ireland found more than 50% frequently drank heavily with a similar number regularly using drugs.
A new report has revealed that about half of adolescents use illegal drugs and binge drink regularly. The survey of hundreds of teenagers aged between 15 and 19 from the south and south east of Ireland found more than 50% frequently drank heavily with a similar number regularly using drugs.
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