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Irish News on Fri, Jun 1 2018, 2,922 days ago
Two Teenagers Drown In Co Clare Quarry Lake
Two 15-year-old boys have died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a Co Clare quarry lake. Gardaí and emergency services were called to reports that people were in difficulty in the water at Knockanean quarry lake in Ennis at about 3.30pm on Thursday 31 May.
Two 15-year-old boys have died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a Co Clare quarry lake. Gardaí and emergency services were called to reports that people were in difficulty in the water at Knockanean quarry lake in Ennis at about 3.30pm on Thursday 31 May.
Irish News on Thu, Jun 1 2017, 3,287 days ago
Drop In Unemployment Figures
New figures have revealed a continuing fall in the number of people signing on to the Live Register. In May, 2,200 less people signed on than compared with April. Compared with May 2016 figures, 44,120 less people signed on.
New figures have revealed a continuing fall in the number of people signing on to the Live Register. In May, 2,200 less people signed on than compared with April. Compared with May 2016 figures, 44,120 less people signed on.
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Waterford
A murder investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a flat in Waterford. The body of 48-year-old Abdi Rasheed Kaaheen Shire was found at around 9.20am at the Wellington Street property on Wednesday, 31 May.
A murder investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a flat in Waterford. The body of 48-year-old Abdi Rasheed Kaaheen Shire was found at around 9.20am at the Wellington Street property on Wednesday, 31 May.
Gardaí Seize Cash And Vehicles In Dubliin
Gardaí have carried out a number of property searches in the Dublin West area.
Gardaí have carried out a number of property searches in the Dublin West area.
Investigation Underway After Man Shot Dead In Dublin
An investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a man in an underground car park in Dublin on Wednesday, 31 May. Officers were called to reports of a shooting incident at at 9.55am in the Sheridan Court flat complex, Dublin 1.
An investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a man in an underground car park in Dublin on Wednesday, 31 May. Officers were called to reports of a shooting incident at at 9.55am in the Sheridan Court flat complex, Dublin 1.
Irish News on Wed, Jun 1 2016, 3,652 days ago
Man Dies Following Fatal Traffic Collision In Co Kerry
A man has been killed following a fatal traffic collision in Co Kerry. Emergency services were called at around 8:35am after the pedestrian was hit by a car on the (R551) Tralee to Ardfert road at Ballyroe. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man has been killed following a fatal traffic collision in Co Kerry. Emergency services were called at around 8:35am after the pedestrian was hit by a car on the (R551) Tralee to Ardfert road at Ballyroe. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Arrested In Connection With Cork Shooting Incident
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident two months ago in Cork. Diarmuid Byrne, 41, was fatally shot at a house on Plunkett Road, Ballyphehane on 26 April. The suspect, who is in his 40's, was arrested in the Cork area this morning, 01 June,.
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident two months ago in Cork. Diarmuid Byrne, 41, was fatally shot at a house on Plunkett Road, Ballyphehane on 26 April. The suspect, who is in his 40's, was arrested in the Cork area this morning, 01 June,.
RSA Report Reveals Alcohol Contributed To 38% Of Road Deaths
A new Road Safety Authority (RSA) report has revealed that alcohol contributed to 38% of all fatal road collisions between 2008 and 2012. Overall, there was 983 fatal incidents which claimed the lives of 1,077 people.
A new Road Safety Authority (RSA) report has revealed that alcohol contributed to 38% of all fatal road collisions between 2008 and 2012. Overall, there was 983 fatal incidents which claimed the lives of 1,077 people.
Man Charged In Connection With Gareth Hutch Murder
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of Gareth Hutch in Dublin last week. Mr Hutch, 35, was shot at around 10am by two gunmen as he got into his car in the Avondale House Apartment complex on Tuesday, 24 May.
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of Gareth Hutch in Dublin last week. Mr Hutch, 35, was shot at around 10am by two gunmen as he got into his car in the Avondale House Apartment complex on Tuesday, 24 May.
Investigation Launched Into Fatal Road Collision In Co Clare
Gardaí have launched an investigation following a fatal car crash in Co Clare. A car collided with a motorcyclist at around 4.45pm on the Lisdoonvarna to Kilrush road (R478) on Tuesday, 31 May. A 35-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí have launched an investigation following a fatal car crash in Co Clare. A car collided with a motorcyclist at around 4.45pm on the Lisdoonvarna to Kilrush road (R478) on Tuesday, 31 May. A 35-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardai Issues Appeal For Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardai have issued an appeal to help trace a missing 17-year-old girl from Dublin. Antonesa Hasani was last seen on Sunday, 15 May, in Rathfarnham. She is described as being 5ft 4inches tall, with long brown hair and is heavily pregnant. She is an Albanian national and has very poor English.
Gardai have issued an appeal to help trace a missing 17-year-old girl from Dublin. Antonesa Hasani was last seen on Sunday, 15 May, in Rathfarnham. She is described as being 5ft 4inches tall, with long brown hair and is heavily pregnant. She is an Albanian national and has very poor English.
Irish News on Mon, Jun 1 2015, 4,018 days ago
Call For Oireachtas Council To Join Court Action To Protect Privilege
Fianna Fáil is calling for legal counsel representing the Houses of the Oireachtas to join this week's High Court action to reassert the Constitutional protection over the reporting of comments made by members of the Dáil and Seanad under privilege.
Fianna Fáil is calling for legal counsel representing the Houses of the Oireachtas to join this week's High Court action to reassert the Constitutional protection over the reporting of comments made by members of the Dáil and Seanad under privilege.
BoI Slammed For Keeping Standard Variable Rate At 4.5%
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) is being slammed for keeping its standard variable rate at 4.5%.
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) is being slammed for keeping its standard variable rate at 4.5%.
Fine Gael Welcomes Port Of Cork Planning Decision
An Bord Pleanala's decision to approved planning permission to the Port of Cork has been welcomed by Fine Gael.
An Bord Pleanala's decision to approved planning permission to the Port of Cork has been welcomed by Fine Gael.
Woman's Body Found In Co Mayo
An investigation has launched after a woman's body was found at a house in County Mayo. Emergency services were alerted just before 4pm on Sunday. The woman, who is believed to be in her late 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
An investigation has launched after a woman's body was found at a house in County Mayo. Emergency services were alerted just before 4pm on Sunday. The woman, who is believed to be in her late 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
New Rules For The Control Of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances
New regulations on the Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances has come into force. From today, Monday 1 June, the regulations apply to locations where significant quantities of dangerous substances are stored.
New regulations on the Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances has come into force. From today, Monday 1 June, the regulations apply to locations where significant quantities of dangerous substances are stored.
Weather Alerts Issued For Ireland
An orange wind warning has been issued for Leinster. Winds in the area may reach between 90-115 k-ph in the area. A yellow wether warning has also been put in place for Muster, Connacht, Monaghan, Cavan and Donegael. Winds of up to 80 to 100k-ph are expected.
An orange wind warning has been issued for Leinster. Winds in the area may reach between 90-115 k-ph in the area. A yellow wether warning has also been put in place for Muster, Connacht, Monaghan, Cavan and Donegael. Winds of up to 80 to 100k-ph are expected.
Shopify To Establish Customer Service Relations In Ireland
Shopify has announced that it is to set up customer service relations in Ireland. The firm also aims to hire up to 50 people by early 2016. The announcement was made with the support of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Shopify has announced that it is to set up customer service relations in Ireland. The firm also aims to hire up to 50 people by early 2016. The announcement was made with the support of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Irish News on Fri, Jun 1 2012, 5,113 days ago
60% Vote 'Yes' Halfway Through Count
Results in the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum are flowing in, and 22 constituencies have declared the 'Yes' vote. The vote stood at 60% in favour, however a full declaration is expected later this afternoon. In Tipperary Suth, 60.65% declared Yes.
Results in the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum are flowing in, and 22 constituencies have declared the 'Yes' vote. The vote stood at 60% in favour, however a full declaration is expected later this afternoon. In Tipperary Suth, 60.65% declared Yes.
Gang Attack Three Elderly Siblings
Three elderly siblings have been attacked by a gang with a sword and knives in Co Limerick last night. They are currently being treated in hospital after receiving serious injuries to their head and limbs.
Three elderly siblings have been attacked by a gang with a sword and knives in Co Limerick last night. They are currently being treated in hospital after receiving serious injuries to their head and limbs.
Four Arrested In Connection With Graham McNally Murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Graham McNally on 20th January, 2009, at Cold Winters, Finglas. Mr McNally was fatally shot on the North Road, Dublin,.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Graham McNally on 20th January, 2009, at Cold Winters, Finglas. Mr McNally was fatally shot on the North Road, Dublin,.
Four Arrested In Cannabis Find
Cannabis plants and herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.5 million have been seized in west Dublin. €20,000 in cash was also discovered.
Cannabis plants and herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.5 million have been seized in west Dublin. €20,000 in cash was also discovered.
SIPTU Congratulates Members For Success Of Irish Universities
SIPTU has congratulated the staff of Dublin City University, the University of Limerick and NUI Maynooth for their success in ensuring their institutions were judged to be among the world’s top 100 universities established within the last 50 years.
SIPTU has congratulated the staff of Dublin City University, the University of Limerick and NUI Maynooth for their success in ensuring their institutions were judged to be among the world’s top 100 universities established within the last 50 years.
Kirk Pays Tribute To The Late Pádraig Faulkner
Louth Fianna Fáil TD Seamus Kirk has paid tribute to former Fianna Fáil Minister and Ceann Comhairle Pádraig Faulkner who died in hospital early this morning.
Louth Fianna Fáil TD Seamus Kirk has paid tribute to former Fianna Fáil Minister and Ceann Comhairle Pádraig Faulkner who died in hospital early this morning.
Post Office In Dublin Burgled
Gardaí in Bridewell are appealing to the public for information in relation to a burglary which occurred at the post office on Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 between the hours of 8am – 9.30am this morning 1st June 2012.
Gardaí in Bridewell are appealing to the public for information in relation to a burglary which occurred at the post office on Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 between the hours of 8am – 9.30am this morning 1st June 2012.
Irish News on Wed, Jun 1 2011, 5,479 days ago
Gardai Probe Shooting Incident In County Mayo
Gardai at Castlebar are investigating the circumstances of a shooting incident which occurred yesterday in County Mayo. Around 6.30pm a middle-aged woman was seriously injured when she was shot by a lone gunman at a shop on Main Street in Balla. She was taken by ambulance to Mayo General Hospital.
Gardai at Castlebar are investigating the circumstances of a shooting incident which occurred yesterday in County Mayo. Around 6.30pm a middle-aged woman was seriously injured when she was shot by a lone gunman at a shop on Main Street in Balla. She was taken by ambulance to Mayo General Hospital.
Arrests Made In Byrne Murder Investigation
Gardai have arrested seven people as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Stephen Byrne. Mr Byrne, 32, was shot dead by a lone gunman near his home on Sheriff Street on the 13th of July 2010. He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Gardai have arrested seven people as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Stephen Byrne. Mr Byrne, 32, was shot dead by a lone gunman near his home on Sheriff Street on the 13th of July 2010. He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Co Armagh Cops 'Under Fire'
The PSNI continues to be the target of attacks by republicans in the North with explosives and a petrol bomb thrown at police in Craigavon this week. Officers were conducting enquiries in the Meadowbrook area of the town at about at about 12.30pm on Tuesday when they were attacked.
The PSNI continues to be the target of attacks by republicans in the North with explosives and a petrol bomb thrown at police in Craigavon this week. Officers were conducting enquiries in the Meadowbrook area of the town at about at about 12.30pm on Tuesday when they were attacked.
Irish Language Figure Is North's Policing Board Deputy
The Northern Policing Board has elected a new Chairman, Brian Rea, while the Vice Chair position is being filled by an Irish language figure, Gearóid Ó hEára.
The Northern Policing Board has elected a new Chairman, Brian Rea, while the Vice Chair position is being filled by an Irish language figure, Gearóid Ó hEára.
High Speed Broadband For Every Irish Home
One of Europe's leading providers of satellite broadband and telecommunications services have announced a major digital first for Ireland.
One of Europe's leading providers of satellite broadband and telecommunications services have announced a major digital first for Ireland.
Irish News on Tue, Jun 1 2010, 5,844 days ago
TD And Senator Expenses Open To Public
The expenses of TD's and Senators in the Oireachtas has for the first time published on the internet. From today, anyone can view the expenses of their local representatives on the internet in a bid to improve voter confidence.
The expenses of TD's and Senators in the Oireachtas has for the first time published on the internet. From today, anyone can view the expenses of their local representatives on the internet in a bid to improve voter confidence.
Vatican Announce Abuse Probe Team
A special inquiry team is to carry out a "root and branch" investigation into sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Ireland, according to the Vatican. The Apostolic Visitation, as it is known, was first announced by Pope Benedict in a letter to the Catholics of Ireland in March.
A special inquiry team is to carry out a "root and branch" investigation into sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Ireland, according to the Vatican. The Apostolic Visitation, as it is known, was first announced by Pope Benedict in a letter to the Catholics of Ireland in March.
'Release Irish In Gaza Raid': Martin
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has again called for the release of the eight Irish citizens, currently held by Isreali commandos after a raid on a flotilla taking aid into Gaza.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has again called for the release of the eight Irish citizens, currently held by Isreali commandos after a raid on a flotilla taking aid into Gaza.
Body 'Thought To Be Missing Man'
A body found in a shallow grave in Limerick yesterday afternoon is thought to be that of a man who went missing last week.
A body found in a shallow grave in Limerick yesterday afternoon is thought to be that of a man who went missing last week.
Four Held Over Counterfeiting Ring
Four men have been arrested in County Laois as part of a Europe wide investigation into money counterfeiting.
Four men have been arrested in County Laois as part of a Europe wide investigation into money counterfeiting.
SF Highlights Street Violence
There's to be a meeting today on how to address the problem of violent and anti-social crime in west Belfast.
There's to be a meeting today on how to address the problem of violent and anti-social crime in west Belfast.
Irish News on Mon, Jun 1 2009, 6,209 days ago
Lisbon Treaty Now Has Support Of 66%
The Lisbon Treaty would be passed if a second referendum were taken this week, according to a new poll.
The Lisbon Treaty would be passed if a second referendum were taken this week, according to a new poll.
Cowen Outlines Party Plan
Brian Cowen has launched a party plan as the difficult June elections near. As the political party leaders take to their electioneering campaigns, the latest opinion polls put Fine Gael's popularity at 13% higher than the governing party, Fianna Fail.
Brian Cowen has launched a party plan as the difficult June elections near. As the political party leaders take to their electioneering campaigns, the latest opinion polls put Fine Gael's popularity at 13% higher than the governing party, Fianna Fail.
Fourth Swine Flu Case Confirmed
Another swine flu case has been confirmed after tests results proved positive on a man who recently returned from New York. The man, who has not been identified, is from the south of the country and is aware of the test result.
Another swine flu case has been confirmed after tests results proved positive on a man who recently returned from New York. The man, who has not been identified, is from the south of the country and is aware of the test result.
Three Killed On Roads Over Weekend
A total of three deaths have occurred on Irish roads over the weekend. In the first incident, a female driver in her 50s was fatally injured when her car collided with another vehicle and a third vehicle was also involved.
A total of three deaths have occurred on Irish roads over the weekend. In the first incident, a female driver in her 50s was fatally injured when her car collided with another vehicle and a third vehicle was also involved.
Charges Follow Shell Protest
Eight people have been arrested following a protest at the Shell compound in Glengad, Co Mayo. The arrests were made after over 100 protestors took part in a demonstration against the work of the Shell facility in the area, and some attempted to gain entry through security fencing.
Eight people have been arrested following a protest at the Shell compound in Glengad, Co Mayo. The arrests were made after over 100 protestors took part in a demonstration against the work of the Shell facility in the area, and some attempted to gain entry through security fencing.
RTÉ Faces Dramatic Losses - And Angry Workers
Management of state-backed RTÉ has warned of possible bankruptcy after recording losses of €1 million a week. The broadcaster said it will not be able to pay staff unless a programme of salary cuts and redundancies is soon applied.
Management of state-backed RTÉ has warned of possible bankruptcy after recording losses of €1 million a week. The broadcaster said it will not be able to pay staff unless a programme of salary cuts and redundancies is soon applied.
Work Permit Changes Come Into Effect
Changes to the work permit system for migrant workers in Ireland come into effect today. Amendments to the scheme include changes to the job categories eligible for new work permits, and new conditions for their renewal.
Changes to the work permit system for migrant workers in Ireland come into effect today. Amendments to the scheme include changes to the job categories eligible for new work permits, and new conditions for their renewal.
Frenchman Killed In Bray Shooting
A 32-year-old man has died in hospital after he was injured in a shooting in Co Wicklow. Charles Sinannnpayen was severely injured in a shooting in Bray on Friday and was pronounced dead at 2am on Monday morning at Beaumont Hospital.
A 32-year-old man has died in hospital after he was injured in a shooting in Co Wicklow. Charles Sinannnpayen was severely injured in a shooting in Bray on Friday and was pronounced dead at 2am on Monday morning at Beaumont Hospital.
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