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Irish News on Fri, May 5 2017, 3,287 days ago
Call For Govt To Introduce Animal Welfare In Primary Schools
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is calling on the Government to introduce an Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Ownership module into the primary school curriculum to reduce cases of cruelty and neglect involving animals.
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is calling on the Government to introduce an Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Ownership module into the primary school curriculum to reduce cases of cruelty and neglect involving animals.
Irish News on Thu, May 5 2016, 3,652 days ago
Cyclist Dies Following Collision In Phoenix Park
A cyclist has died following a collision with a pedestrian in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The crash occurred at around 8.40pm on Monday, 03 May. The man, aged in his 50s, was travelling on the cycle lane on the upper part of Chesterfield Avenue.
A cyclist has died following a collision with a pedestrian in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The crash occurred at around 8.40pm on Monday, 03 May. The man, aged in his 50s, was travelling on the cycle lane on the upper part of Chesterfield Avenue.
Appeal Issued For Missing Teen Chloe Elderfield
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing 16-year-old Chloe Elderfield. Chloe was last seen in the Drombanna area in Co Limerick at around 5.20pm on Sunday, 01 May. She is described as being 5ft 8inches in height, of slim build, with long brown hair and green/brown eyes.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing 16-year-old Chloe Elderfield. Chloe was last seen in the Drombanna area in Co Limerick at around 5.20pm on Sunday, 01 May. She is described as being 5ft 8inches in height, of slim build, with long brown hair and green/brown eyes.
Teenager Arrested Over Serious Attack In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a serious attack in Dublin. The assault happened shortly after 1am at the junction of Dame Lane and Trinity Street on Monday, 02 May. The 21-year-old victim sustained injuries to his face and was taken to St James's Hospital for treatment.
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a serious attack in Dublin. The assault happened shortly after 1am at the junction of Dame Lane and Trinity Street on Monday, 02 May. The 21-year-old victim sustained injuries to his face and was taken to St James's Hospital for treatment.
Rise In Number Of People Waiting On Organ Transplants
The number of people waiting for organ transplants in Ireland is continuing to increase, according to the Director of HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland.
The number of people waiting for organ transplants in Ireland is continuing to increase, according to the Director of HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland.
Pensioner Killed In Dublin Collision
A pensioner has died after she was hit by a car on the N11 in Dublin. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before 1pm on Wednesday, 04 May. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A pensioner has died after she was hit by a car on the N11 in Dublin. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before 1pm on Wednesday, 04 May. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspected Human Remains Discovered In Dublin
Suspected human remains have been found near St James's Hospital in Dublin. The discovery was made on Wednesday at around 3pm. It is not known if the remains are human, animal or historic, according to Gardai.
Suspected human remains have been found near St James's Hospital in Dublin. The discovery was made on Wednesday at around 3pm. It is not known if the remains are human, animal or historic, according to Gardai.
Gardai Appeal To Mother Of Dead Baby Girl Found In Co Wicklow
Gardai have issued an appeal to the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found in a recycling depot to contact them. The body was discovered at a waste plant outside Bray in Co Wicklow on Wednesday morning.
Gardai have issued an appeal to the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found in a recycling depot to contact them. The body was discovered at a waste plant outside Bray in Co Wicklow on Wednesday morning.
Irish News on Tue, May 5 2015, 4,018 days ago
Irish Water Money 'Better Spent On Infrastructure' - SF
Following the publication of a report revealing "dangerous levels" of lead in the Dublin water system, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Environment Brian Stanley has said that the "huge amounts of money being expended on Irish Water and water meters would be better spent addressing the problems of leak
Following the publication of a report revealing "dangerous levels" of lead in the Dublin water system, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Environment Brian Stanley has said that the "huge amounts of money being expended on Irish Water and water meters would be better spent addressing the problems of leak
Co Wexford Body Finds 'Not Suspicious'
The discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman at a house in Co Wexford are not believed to be suspicious. Garda said that the bodies were found at a house in the Woodlands estate, near Enniscorthy.
The discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman at a house in Co Wexford are not believed to be suspicious. Garda said that the bodies were found at a house in the Woodlands estate, near Enniscorthy.
Men Charged Over Cannabis Grow House
Two men have appeared in court in connection with the discovery of a cannabis grow house in New Inn, Co Tipperary. Gardaí uncovered cannabis plants worth an estimated €700,000 at premises in Boytonrath, Boreen, in Kileenasteena on Friday 01 May.
Two men have appeared in court in connection with the discovery of a cannabis grow house in New Inn, Co Tipperary. Gardaí uncovered cannabis plants worth an estimated €700,000 at premises in Boytonrath, Boreen, in Kileenasteena on Friday 01 May.
Cork Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in the early hours of Monday morning. It is understood that a 33-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a car at on the N25 on the Cork side of Castlemartyr at about 05:15 on 04 May.
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in the early hours of Monday morning. It is understood that a 33-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a car at on the N25 on the Cork side of Castlemartyr at about 05:15 on 04 May.
Three People Attacked In Swords
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a group of youths assaulted a robbed three people in Swords on Saturday. It is understood that two woman and a man were walking in Town Park at about 20:45 when a group of youths attacked them – injuring the man and one of the woman and taking a camera bag.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a group of youths assaulted a robbed three people in Swords on Saturday. It is understood that two woman and a man were walking in Town Park at about 20:45 when a group of youths attacked them – injuring the man and one of the woman and taking a camera bag.
Irish News on Thu, May 5 2011, 5,479 days ago
Renewed Appeal Over Kildare Kidnap
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to an abduction and false imprisonment in Kildare. At 9.30pm on the 4th April 2011, a number of armed men entered a private residence in Fennore, Co Kildare.
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to an abduction and false imprisonment in Kildare. At 9.30pm on the 4th April 2011, a number of armed men entered a private residence in Fennore, Co Kildare.
Taoiseach Addresses Corporate Rate
The Taoiseach has said he would push for a lower interest rate for Ireland's EU/IMF bailout, but that higher corporate taxes would not be part of any deal.
The Taoiseach has said he would push for a lower interest rate for Ireland's EU/IMF bailout, but that higher corporate taxes would not be part of any deal.
Man In Court Over Rathfarnham Bank Robbery
A man in his 30s is due to appear before a sitting of Tallaght District Court this morning charged in relation to a bank robbery at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre on Tuesday. Around noon, a lone gunman entered the Bank branch and demanded money from the cashier.
A man in his 30s is due to appear before a sitting of Tallaght District Court this morning charged in relation to a bank robbery at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre on Tuesday. Around noon, a lone gunman entered the Bank branch and demanded money from the cashier.
Double Deaths Rocks Northern Prison
There have been two further deaths in prison custody in the North with both a male and a female remand prisoner found dead at Hydebank in south Belfast.
There have been two further deaths in prison custody in the North with both a male and a female remand prisoner found dead at Hydebank in south Belfast.
Nationalist SDLP Seek Change In Stormont
After weeks of political debate, the polls have now opened across the North to elect 108 new members of the Stormont Assembly. Polling stations open at 7am this morning and will close at 10pm and one politician hoping for a boost is the SDLP Leader Margaret Ritchie.
After weeks of political debate, the polls have now opened across the North to elect 108 new members of the Stormont Assembly. Polling stations open at 7am this morning and will close at 10pm and one politician hoping for a boost is the SDLP Leader Margaret Ritchie.
Minister Reviews 'Free-To-Air' Sporting Events
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has decided that the current list of sports events designated for coverage on free-to- air television services should not be amended at this time.
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has decided that the current list of sports events designated for coverage on free-to- air television services should not be amended at this time.
Social Justice Ireland 'To Create 100,000 Jobs'
Social Justice Ireland has called on Government to create a Part-Time Job Opportunities Programme aimed at taking 100,000 people off the live register over a three-year period.
Social Justice Ireland has called on Government to create a Part-Time Job Opportunities Programme aimed at taking 100,000 people off the live register over a three-year period.
Irish News on Wed, May 5 2010, 5,844 days ago
Flights 'Up In The Air' Again
There's continued disruption in the skies above Ireland today. An overnight U-Turn on flight cancellations has seen a small number of flights departing Belfast City Airport this morning. The news comes amid increasing confusion about the closure of airspace in NI over risks from volcanic ash.
There's continued disruption in the skies above Ireland today. An overnight U-Turn on flight cancellations has seen a small number of flights departing Belfast City Airport this morning. The news comes amid increasing confusion about the closure of airspace in NI over risks from volcanic ash.
Gerry Ryan Laid To Rest Tomorrow
The funeral of the late RTE broadcaster Gerry Ryan will take place in Dublin on Thursday. His body was brought to his family home in Clontarf on Tuesday evening for a private wake attended by the late broadcaster's wife, Morah, their children and close family only.
The funeral of the late RTE broadcaster Gerry Ryan will take place in Dublin on Thursday. His body was brought to his family home in Clontarf on Tuesday evening for a private wake attended by the late broadcaster's wife, Morah, their children and close family only.
Taxi Driver Sought In Deadly Assault Probe
The investigation into a fatal assault on a foreigner earlier this year is being renewed with a call for information from a taxi driver who took the dying victim to hospital.
The investigation into a fatal assault on a foreigner earlier this year is being renewed with a call for information from a taxi driver who took the dying victim to hospital.
Pipe Bombing Is Latest Attack
Just hours after a blast at the home of a serving PSNI officer's father in Co Down, the area around a police station in Co Armagh has been cordoned off following an overnight explosion. A small device exploded close to Lurgan PSNI station shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday night.
Just hours after a blast at the home of a serving PSNI officer's father in Co Down, the area around a police station in Co Armagh has been cordoned off following an overnight explosion. A small device exploded close to Lurgan PSNI station shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday night.
Poll Bid By 'Bog Hotel' Candidate
As the UK entered the last 24-hours before the General Election, it has emerged that the controversial owner of the so-called 'Bog Hotel' in Co Donegal has said he will run as an Independent in the Donegal South West bye-election.
As the UK entered the last 24-hours before the General Election, it has emerged that the controversial owner of the so-called 'Bog Hotel' in Co Donegal has said he will run as an Independent in the Donegal South West bye-election.
Cash Aid For Drug Task Force
Drug abuse in the mid west is to be tackled with news of a further cash allocation to deal with the problem. Clare Fianna, the Fail TD and Minister Tony Killeen welcomed the allocation of €25,000 to the Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDTF).
Drug abuse in the mid west is to be tackled with news of a further cash allocation to deal with the problem. Clare Fianna, the Fail TD and Minister Tony Killeen welcomed the allocation of €25,000 to the Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDTF).
Milford Street Contract Suffers Delays
An infrastructure contract in Co Donegal is being delayed after it emerged that the renewal works to Main Street in the town of Milford has suffered a fresh setback. After an eight-year wait and a street protest, work commenced at the beginning of March on the €1.
An infrastructure contract in Co Donegal is being delayed after it emerged that the renewal works to Main Street in the town of Milford has suffered a fresh setback. After an eight-year wait and a street protest, work commenced at the beginning of March on the €1.
Irish News on Tue, May 5 2009, 6,209 days ago
Over 100 Gardaí Called To Bar Brawl
Ten people are due to appear before Dublin District Court this afternoon in connection with a 'siege' at a pub in north Co Dublin yesterday. The incident happened at John D's bar in The Square, Balbriggan, when a number of customers took over the pub, forcing staff and other patrons to flee.
Ten people are due to appear before Dublin District Court this afternoon in connection with a 'siege' at a pub in north Co Dublin yesterday. The incident happened at John D's bar in The Square, Balbriggan, when a number of customers took over the pub, forcing staff and other patrons to flee.
Teen Charged After Cork Gun Incident
A 19-year-old man has appeared before Cork District Court charged in connection with an armed 'stand-off' in the city over the weekend. He was charged with making threats to kill and has been remanded in custody until Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man has appeared before Cork District Court charged in connection with an armed 'stand-off' in the city over the weekend. He was charged with making threats to kill and has been remanded in custody until Tuesday.
RTÉ Journalist Stands For Election
A high profile RTÉ journalist has announced he is to stand for office in the forthcoming by-elections. It was revealed today that the channel's Economics Editor George Lee has won the Fine Gael nomination for the Dublin South by-election.
A high profile RTÉ journalist has announced he is to stand for office in the forthcoming by-elections. It was revealed today that the channel's Economics Editor George Lee has won the Fine Gael nomination for the Dublin South by-election.
Candidates In By-Election To Be Named
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are to announce their candidates in the highly anticipated Dublin South by election on Wednesday. The Government made the surprising announcement last week that it was planning to hold the by election on June 5th, the same day as the European and local elections.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are to announce their candidates in the highly anticipated Dublin South by election on Wednesday. The Government made the surprising announcement last week that it was planning to hold the by election on June 5th, the same day as the European and local elections.
Child Benefit Given Flat Rate Cut
Low-income families could be facing a severe cut to their disposable income following a legal tussle over child benefits.
Low-income families could be facing a severe cut to their disposable income following a legal tussle over child benefits.
Man Killed In Limerick Collision
A man has died and two have been injured after a traffic collision in Limerick. Gardai at Askeaton have launched an investigation into the collision, which occurred on the N20, Cork to Limerick Road on the Cork side of Patrickswell, shortly after 2am on Sunday morning.
A man has died and two have been injured after a traffic collision in Limerick. Gardai at Askeaton have launched an investigation into the collision, which occurred on the N20, Cork to Limerick Road on the Cork side of Patrickswell, shortly after 2am on Sunday morning.
Appeal For Witnesses After Traffic Collision
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a fatal traffic collision in Galway. Gardaí at Tuam have launched the appeal as part of an ongoing investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the R362 at Lissyconnor, which is the main Dunmore to Glenamaddy Road.
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a fatal traffic collision in Galway. Gardaí at Tuam have launched the appeal as part of an ongoing investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the R362 at Lissyconnor, which is the main Dunmore to Glenamaddy Road.
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