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Irish News on Fri, Sep 7 2018, 2,922 days ago
Wild Cat Reports 'Too Credible To Ignore'
A Cork animal welfare group has said that it has received six credible sightings of a puma/cougar-type animal in the Crosshaven/Fountainstown areas of Cork over the last nine days. However, gardaí in Cork have said that they have not received any official reports of any sightings.
A Cork animal welfare group has said that it has received six credible sightings of a puma/cougar-type animal in the Crosshaven/Fountainstown areas of Cork over the last nine days. However, gardaí in Cork have said that they have not received any official reports of any sightings.
Minister Murphy Urged To Use His Power To Curb Rental Crisis
The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been urged to expedite promised recommendations to cabinet on regulating the short-term rental market Making the call, Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys said: "This week we heard the Minister for Housing claim that he would strip local councils of their abili
The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been urged to expedite promised recommendations to cabinet on regulating the short-term rental market Making the call, Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys said: "This week we heard the Minister for Housing claim that he would strip local councils of their abili
Irish News on Thu, Sep 7 2017, 3,287 days ago
EU Commission Recognises Unique Deal For Ireland In Brexit - SF
Sinn Féin has welcomed news from the EU Commission that Ireland should remain within the EU and for the EU to change to safeguard the rights and prosperity of all citizens. TD and Brexit spokesperson David Cullinane welcomed recognition of the need for a unique deal for Ireland.
Sinn Féin has welcomed news from the EU Commission that Ireland should remain within the EU and for the EU to change to safeguard the rights and prosperity of all citizens. TD and Brexit spokesperson David Cullinane welcomed recognition of the need for a unique deal for Ireland.
ICTU Calls For €1bn Home-Building Fund
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for a €1billion home-building fund. It also urged the government to end the reduced VAT rate for the Tourism sector that has cost some €2.
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for a €1billion home-building fund. It also urged the government to end the reduced VAT rate for the Tourism sector that has cost some €2.
Irish News on Wed, Sep 7 2016, 3,652 days ago
Dublin Bus Strike To Go-Ahead
Trade union SIPTU has said there has been no engagement with the Department of Transport or Dublin Bus management, apart from a one-hour meeting, over a pay dispute. The dispute began after Dublin Bus unions rejected a Labour Court recommendation of a general 8.
Trade union SIPTU has said there has been no engagement with the Department of Transport or Dublin Bus management, apart from a one-hour meeting, over a pay dispute. The dispute began after Dublin Bus unions rejected a Labour Court recommendation of a general 8.
FF Calls For All Roaming Charges To End
Fianna Fáil is once again calling for an end to all roaming charges. The party hit out at the European Commission after it proposed to insert a 'fair usage' clause.
Fianna Fáil is once again calling for an end to all roaming charges. The party hit out at the European Commission after it proposed to insert a 'fair usage' clause.
Irish News on Mon, Sep 7 2015, 4,018 days ago
Eishtec Announces 200 New Jobs
Eishtec, the Waterford based customer service solution provider, is to create 200 jobs in its new custom built centre in Clonmel, County Tipperary. The jobs will be created over the next six months and recruitment will begin immediately.
Eishtec, the Waterford based customer service solution provider, is to create 200 jobs in its new custom built centre in Clonmel, County Tipperary. The jobs will be created over the next six months and recruitment will begin immediately.
Motorcyclist Killed In Co Mayo Crash
A man from Northern Ireland has died in a collision in Co Mayo. The crash occurred on the Hollymount to Claremorris Road at around 1.20pm on Sunday. The 55-year-old victim, who was driving a motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man from Northern Ireland has died in a collision in Co Mayo. The crash occurred on the Hollymount to Claremorris Road at around 1.20pm on Sunday. The 55-year-old victim, who was driving a motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardai Appeal Over Missing Dylan Corcoran
Gardai are becoming very concerned over missing man Dylan Corcoran. 21-year-old Dylan was last seen in the Rockfirld Grove area, Maynooth, on Thursday at a round 5.30pm. He is described as being 6ft 2 to 6ft 3 in height of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Gardai are becoming very concerned over missing man Dylan Corcoran. 21-year-old Dylan was last seen in the Rockfirld Grove area, Maynooth, on Thursday at a round 5.30pm. He is described as being 6ft 2 to 6ft 3 in height of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Man Seriously Assaulted In Galway
Gardai have launched an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in Galway on Sunday. The attack, between a number of youths, happened outside a fast food outlet on Shop Street at around 3.30am.
Gardai have launched an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in Galway on Sunday. The attack, between a number of youths, happened outside a fast food outlet on Shop Street at around 3.30am.
Missing Cork Woman Found Safe And Well
A missing Cork woman has been found safe and well. Niamh Brickley, 37, from Pearse Road, wen missing on Saturday. She was last seen at around 4am. Niamh was located safe and well in the early hours of Monday morning in east Cork, Gardai thanked the public for their assistance.
A missing Cork woman has been found safe and well. Niamh Brickley, 37, from Pearse Road, wen missing on Saturday. She was last seen at around 4am. Niamh was located safe and well in the early hours of Monday morning in east Cork, Gardai thanked the public for their assistance.
Two Arrested Over Armed Robbery In Tallaght
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Old Bawn Shopping Centre in Tallaght. The incident happened at a fast food outlet at around 12.20am on Saturday. One man, armed with a chainsaw, threatened staff and ripped the till from the counter.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Old Bawn Shopping Centre in Tallaght. The incident happened at a fast food outlet at around 12.20am on Saturday. One man, armed with a chainsaw, threatened staff and ripped the till from the counter.
Man Seriously Injured Following Attack In Co Offaly
A man has been seriously injured after being attacked in Co Offaly. The incident happened at the victim's home on Rochfortbridge Road just before 2am on Monday morning. The man was stabbed many times and his house was set on fire.
A man has been seriously injured after being attacked in Co Offaly. The incident happened at the victim's home on Rochfortbridge Road just before 2am on Monday morning. The man was stabbed many times and his house was set on fire.
Irish News on Fri, Sep 7 2012, 5,113 days ago
25,000 New Jobs Possible If Agri-Food Sector Continues Growth
An estimated 25,000 new jobs could be created if targets for the development of the farming and food sectors are achieved over the next eight years, agriculture minister Simon Coveney has said.
An estimated 25,000 new jobs could be created if targets for the development of the farming and food sectors are achieved over the next eight years, agriculture minister Simon Coveney has said.
Suicide Conference Hear Of New Concept For Prevention
A new concept, which could help to identify people at risk of taking their own lives, has been revealed at the World Suicide Prevention Day CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN.
A new concept, which could help to identify people at risk of taking their own lives, has been revealed at the World Suicide Prevention Day CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN.
Teachers Union Says Schools Pushed To Breaking Point
Students being sent home early as a result of budget cuts demonstrate the agonising choices some schools have had to make recently, according to teachers union ASTI One secondary school has said that it is being forced to send first year and second year students home early due to staffing cuts, R
Students being sent home early as a result of budget cuts demonstrate the agonising choices some schools have had to make recently, according to teachers union ASTI One secondary school has said that it is being forced to send first year and second year students home early due to staffing cuts, R
After €1m Refit Mail Head Coast Guard Faces Closure
It has been revealed that the historic Coast Guard station in Malin Head, recently refurbished at a cost of €1m, may be closed within six weeks. Transport Minister Leo Varadkar may shut the Co Donegal station as part of a review of services, the Valentia facility in Co Kerry is also under threat.
It has been revealed that the historic Coast Guard station in Malin Head, recently refurbished at a cost of €1m, may be closed within six weeks. Transport Minister Leo Varadkar may shut the Co Donegal station as part of a review of services, the Valentia facility in Co Kerry is also under threat.
FF Councillor Finally Quitting Office After Emigrating A Year Ago
A New Ross town councillor is finally going to resign from office, after immigrating to Australia a year ago. Fianna Fail councillor Kevin Dwyer continued to keep his seat, despite living in Sydney for the past year.
A New Ross town councillor is finally going to resign from office, after immigrating to Australia a year ago. Fianna Fail councillor Kevin Dwyer continued to keep his seat, despite living in Sydney for the past year.
MCD Hit Back At Gardaí Over 'Ineffectual Policing'
Concert promoters MCD launched a blistering attack on gardai last night, accusing them of ineffective policing of the controversial Swedish House Mafia gig in July.
Concert promoters MCD launched a blistering attack on gardai last night, accusing them of ineffective policing of the controversial Swedish House Mafia gig in July.
Irishman Dies After Hammer Attack In Australia
A Dublin man has died in an Australian hospital following a brutal hammer attack in 13 days ago. 27-year-old David Greene from Monaloe Park in Cabinteely, Co Dublin died last night in a hospital in Melbourne, following the attack nearly two weeks ago.
A Dublin man has died in an Australian hospital following a brutal hammer attack in 13 days ago. 27-year-old David Greene from Monaloe Park in Cabinteely, Co Dublin died last night in a hospital in Melbourne, following the attack nearly two weeks ago.
Man Arrested After Gardaí Car Rammed
A man has been arrested after a Garda car was rammed during a chase in Dublin last night. Gardaí in Rathfarnham attempted to stop a car at Daltree Place, Ballycullen at about 10.15pm last night, a Garda spokesman said. "During the course of this operation the Audi car rammed the Garda patrol car.
A man has been arrested after a Garda car was rammed during a chase in Dublin last night. Gardaí in Rathfarnham attempted to stop a car at Daltree Place, Ballycullen at about 10.15pm last night, a Garda spokesman said. "During the course of this operation the Audi car rammed the Garda patrol car.
Irish News on Wed, Sep 7 2011, 5,479 days ago
Fears Over Loss Of 500 Irish Jobs
Hundreds of job losses are expected in Waterford following an announcement that a call centre will close its Irish base. It is understood the job losses will be at the Talk Talk call centre in Waterford. Management at the centre in the city have announced the closure of the facility within 30 days.
Hundreds of job losses are expected in Waterford following an announcement that a call centre will close its Irish base. It is understood the job losses will be at the Talk Talk call centre in Waterford. Management at the centre in the city have announced the closure of the facility within 30 days.
Govt To Sell Stake In Are Lingus?
The Irish Government is considering putting its 25% stake in the national airline, Aer Lingus, on the market. In a statement the Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has said that he no longer considers the airline asset as strategic. However the Minister said: "No formal decision has been made yet.
The Irish Government is considering putting its 25% stake in the national airline, Aer Lingus, on the market. In a statement the Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has said that he no longer considers the airline asset as strategic. However the Minister said: "No formal decision has been made yet.
McDonalds Refused Temple Bar Planning
McDonalds have been refused admission into the prestigious Temple Bar in Dublin's city. The fast food chain has been refused planning permission to build a restaurant in the tourist hot spot.
McDonalds have been refused admission into the prestigious Temple Bar in Dublin's city. The fast food chain has been refused planning permission to build a restaurant in the tourist hot spot.
UVF Court Case Enters Second Day
The second day of the North's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed, is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfast, amid tensions over the use of the evidence of accomplices.
The second day of the North's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed, is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfast, amid tensions over the use of the evidence of accomplices.
Shops Sell Bras For Girls Aged Three
Child charity fury has erupted over shops in Ireland’s republic selling bras for girls as young as three-years- old. Despite criticism about the 'sexualisation' of children, retailers such as Dunnes and Penneys are selling bra sets that are deemed unacceptable by children's charity, Barnardos.
Child charity fury has erupted over shops in Ireland’s republic selling bras for girls as young as three-years- old. Despite criticism about the 'sexualisation' of children, retailers such as Dunnes and Penneys are selling bra sets that are deemed unacceptable by children's charity, Barnardos.
Major Belfast Casualty Unit To Close
An apparent 'temporary' move to close a busy south Belfast Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility has been described as being 'safety-led' by a Northern politician.
An apparent 'temporary' move to close a busy south Belfast Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility has been described as being 'safety-led' by a Northern politician.
Irish News on Tue, Sep 7 2010, 5,844 days ago
Limerick Hospital 'Cannot Cope'
A nurses union has described the situation at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick as "chaos". According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) today, 45 patients are awaiting access to a designated hospital bed at the struggling hospital.
A nurses union has described the situation at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick as "chaos". According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) today, 45 patients are awaiting access to a designated hospital bed at the struggling hospital.
'Loyalist Splinter Group' Blamed For School Pipe Bomb
An alleged loyalist splinter group is being blamed for the pipe bomb which was left at an Antrim primary school yesterday.
An alleged loyalist splinter group is being blamed for the pipe bomb which was left at an Antrim primary school yesterday.
Job Hunters Look To New Look
Some 120 jobs are to be created by the retailer New Look after it announced a new shop in the Jervis Centre in Dublin.
Some 120 jobs are to be created by the retailer New Look after it announced a new shop in the Jervis Centre in Dublin.
Lenihan's Cancer 'Stabilised'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said his cancer has stabilised after a course of chemo and radiotherapy. Speaking yesterday about his disease, Mr Lenihan said his condition poses “no clear or immediate danger” to him and that his condition was stable for the present.
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said his cancer has stabilised after a course of chemo and radiotherapy. Speaking yesterday about his disease, Mr Lenihan said his condition poses “no clear or immediate danger” to him and that his condition was stable for the present.
Eight Arrested Over Slattery Murder
A Gardai search in Limerick has led to the arrest of eight people in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Lee Slattery in May of this year.
A Gardai search in Limerick has led to the arrest of eight people in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Lee Slattery in May of this year.
Callely Challenges Fraud Claims In Court
Senator Ivor Kelly has effectively stalled a number of investigations into allegations of expense fraud against him by taking his accusers to the high court.
Senator Ivor Kelly has effectively stalled a number of investigations into allegations of expense fraud against him by taking his accusers to the high court.
€380m Dublin Convention Centre to open
After 20 years in the making, the €380m Convention Centre in Dublin (CCD) opens today. The State-owned centre on Spencer Dock will employ 250 people on a full-time basis. The CCD suffered numerous delays including court challenges and abandoned public processes to select a developer.
After 20 years in the making, the €380m Convention Centre in Dublin (CCD) opens today. The State-owned centre on Spencer Dock will employ 250 people on a full-time basis. The CCD suffered numerous delays including court challenges and abandoned public processes to select a developer.
Irish News on Mon, Sep 7 2009, 6,209 days ago
Woman Remanded Over Dublin Murder
A 36-year-old woman has been remanded in custody at Dublin District Court, charged with the murder of her husband at a house in Tallaght at the weekend. Paul Byrne, 48, was found at a house at Páirc Glenn Trasna in Aylesbury, shortly before 7:30pm on Friday.
A 36-year-old woman has been remanded in custody at Dublin District Court, charged with the murder of her husband at a house in Tallaght at the weekend. Paul Byrne, 48, was found at a house at Páirc Glenn Trasna in Aylesbury, shortly before 7:30pm on Friday.
Talks Continue In Bid To Free Irish Aid Worker
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has held a second day of talks with government ministers in Sudan in a bid to secure the release of two GOAL aid workers, including a Dublin woman.
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has held a second day of talks with government ministers in Sudan in a bid to secure the release of two GOAL aid workers, including a Dublin woman.
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported.
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported.
Irish Jockey Killed In Suspected Arson Attack
An up-and-coming Irish jockey was one of the people killed in a suspected arson attack in a block of flats in north Yorkshire at the weekend. Galway-born Jamie Kyne, 18, died in the blaze at the flats in Norton, near Malton in north Yorkshire, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
An up-and-coming Irish jockey was one of the people killed in a suspected arson attack in a block of flats in north Yorkshire at the weekend. Galway-born Jamie Kyne, 18, died in the blaze at the flats in Norton, near Malton in north Yorkshire, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
New Swords College Facility Opens
Ireland's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, has opened new facilities at the Institute of Business and Technology, in Swords village, north Co Dublin.
Ireland's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, has opened new facilities at the Institute of Business and Technology, in Swords village, north Co Dublin.
Irish News on Fri, Sep 7 2007, 6,940 days ago
Two Die In Road Accidents
A 21-year-old man has died following a road collision in Co Wexford this morning. He was a passenger in a van that crashed at Ballydoyle, Ballycogley, Kilmore Quay at around 9.40am.
A 21-year-old man has died following a road collision in Co Wexford this morning. He was a passenger in a van that crashed at Ballydoyle, Ballycogley, Kilmore Quay at around 9.40am.
Kate McCann To Be Formal Suspect
Kate McCann has returned to a Portuguese police station, where she is expected to be declared a formal suspect in the disappearance of her daughter. A large crowd gathered and shouted at Mrs McCann, 39, as she arrived for further questioning.
Kate McCann has returned to a Portuguese police station, where she is expected to be declared a formal suspect in the disappearance of her daughter. A large crowd gathered and shouted at Mrs McCann, 39, as she arrived for further questioning.
Genzyme Ireland Announces Expansion
Genzyme Corp, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies, is to invest up to a potential of €20 million, with the support of IDA Ireland, to create additional product and process development facilities at its manufacturing campus in Waterford where more than 380 people currently work.
Genzyme Corp, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies, is to invest up to a potential of €20 million, with the support of IDA Ireland, to create additional product and process development facilities at its manufacturing campus in Waterford where more than 380 people currently work.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry bright start then cloud and showers soon reaching western counties spreading across to Belfast and the east by the afternoon, some heavy with thunder possible. Brightening up again in the afternoon with sunny intervals and more scattered showers. Maximum temperature 18 °C.Tonight:There will be a mixture of clear spells and a few showers. Overnight some more frequent showers reaching the north coast. A windy night. Minimum temperature 11 °C.