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Irish News on Wed, Apr 24 2024, 730 days ago

Making The Most Of Your Man Cave Or Games Room
Every home needs a space for retreat. Whether it is to chill out and relax after a hard day’s work or to entertain friends during a fun evening in. Investing in developing this space can help boost your pleasure and comfort. How can you accomplish that? Most people like to call it a man cave.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson And Wife Appear In Court
Former DUP Leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, have appeared before Newry Magistrates Court charged with a number of historical sex offences.
'Decision Week' For Executive To Agree 2024/25 Budget – UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has said it is "decision week" for the Executive to agree a new 2024/25 Budget. Party leader and Upper Bann MLA, Doug Beattie, reiterated his warnings of the damage being inflicted to key services the longer the void in this year's Budget continues.
Ministers Urged To Act On Historical Clerical Abuse 'Without Delay'
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister must sign off on the terms of reference for delayed research into historical clerical abuse of children "without delay", Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 24 2018, 2,922 days ago

RTÉ Warned Over Proposals To Outsource National Symphony Orchestra
The Musicians Union of Ireland (MUI) and SIPTU has issued a caution to RTÉ against any proposal to outsource the National Symphony Orchestra. The caution comes following the presentation of a report, commissioned by RTÉ, conducted by Ms Helen Boaden, to the group of RTÉ Union's this morning.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 24 2017, 3,287 days ago

Investigation Launched Into Cliffs Of Moher Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who attempted a parachute jump off the Cliff of Moher.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 24 2015, 4,018 days ago

Appeal Issued Over Cash-In-Transit Robbery
Gardaí have appealed for information on a cash-in-transit robbery in Santry on Thursday afternoon. Two masked men threatened the van's security staff outside a post office and shop on Shantalla Road, at about 15:15. The men fled the scene on foot. They were carrying a cash-box.
Man Charged Over Limerick Body Find
A 56-year-old man has been charged in connection the discovery of man's body in Limerick on Wednesday. Garda discovered the body at a house on Barrack Hill shortly after 05:30 on Wednesday morning. The suspect appeared at Limerick District Court on Friday morning.
Green Party Urges EPA To Prosecute Irish Water
The Green Party is urging the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to prosecute Irish Water for the continuing sewerage discharge into Doldrum Bay in Howth.
'No Country For Young Women Under Fianna Fáil' - FG
Ireland would be "no country for young women under Fianna Fáil", Fine Gael has said. North-West TD Áine Collins made the comments when speaking about female election candidates ahead of this weekend's Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis. Deputy Collins said: "Fianna Fáil has no female TDs.
Fianna Fáil Welcomes Supreme Court Decision On Children's Referendum
Fianna Fáil has welcomed the Supreme Court decision to uphold the results of the Children's Referendum.
Investigation Launched Into Dundalk Pipe Bomb Explosion
An investigation has been launched into an explosion in Dundalk in the early hours of Friday morning. A pipe bomb exploded in the front garden of a house at about 02:15 this morning, leading to a number of houses being evacuated at Rockfield Manor.
Man Rescued By Skerries RNLI
Volunteers from Skerries RNLI have rescued a man who was spotted in trouble in the water at a local harbour.
100 New Jobs To Be Created In Co Waterford
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Co Waterford at Agora Publishing's new multilingual contact technology services centre. The US publishing group, with offices across the world, is establishing its first base in Ireland.
Planning Approved For Office Space And Apartments In Dublin
Planning permission has been approved for new office space and apartments at Hanover Quay in Dublin. Dublin City Council (DCC) has granted permission comprising 18,000 sq m of office space and 100 apartments at 5 Hanover Quay.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 24 2014, 4,383 days ago

Luas Camera System Welcomed But More Needs To Be Done - Labour
A new system of traffic cameras at Luas junctions have been welcomed, but Labour TD Sean Kenny, a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, has said that more need to be done.
Govt Urged To Lead National History Debate
The government have been urged to establish a national debate on the teaching of history at secondary school ahead of 1916 Easter Rising commemoration.
FG Launch Digital Media Election Campaign
Fine Gael have launched their digital media campaign ahead of next months Local and European Elections, with two dedicated micro-sites, developed by digital partners, Webfactory, that will act as a user-friendly online resource, allowing voters to access information about Fine Gael candidates.
Garda Appeal After Man Killed In Hit-And-Run
Gardaí in Galway have reported that a man in his 60s has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in Loughrea on Wednesday night. According to garda the man was cycling when his bicycle was hit by a car at about 20:30 close to pedestrian lights on the Gort Road.
HSE Ban Use Of E-Cigarettes In All Facilities
The use of e-cigarettes is to be banned in all health service facilities from 01 May, the Health Service Executive has announced. From this date, the use of e-cigarettes will not be permitted in any HSE building or on any HSE Tobacco-Free Campus.
NAMA 'Agreed In Principle' To Moore Street Monument Funding
NAMA has reportedly "agreed in principle" to make €5m available for the development of a National Museum and Commemorative Centre to celebrate the historical significance of 14 -17 Moore Street.
'Clarification' Called For On Irish Water Announcements
A Fianna Fáil Dublin City Councillor has called for "further clarification" on recent announcements from Irish Water.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 24 2013, 4,748 days ago

Former FF Senator Charged With Demanding Money With Menaces
A former Fianna Fáil senator and two other men have appeared in court charged with demanding money with menaces. Ex-senator, 70-year-old Francis O'Brien, Michael Marron, 56, and Raymond McCaughey, 55, appeared at Carrickmacross District Court in connection with a demand for €100,000.
Church Watchdog Critical Of Former Bishop's Handling Of Abuse Claims
A former bishop has been criticised after a report was published into claims of child abuse allegations and the behaviour of priests. The National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBCS) in the Catholic Church has published audits of many dioceses.
€24,000 Compensation For Injured Garda
The High Court has awarded a garda officer €24,000 compensation over an incident in which she was kicked by a man in custody.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Theft Of 136 Kegs Of Beer
A 53-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the theft of 136 kegs of beer. Patrick Devoy of Church View, Church Street, Finglas appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to face a charge of using a fake cheque to pay for beer worth €23,120 on December 6, 2011.
Cannabis Grow House Uncovered After Fire In Neighbouring House
A house fire has lead to the discovery of a cannabis grow house in a next-door property. Fire fighters tackling a blaze at a house on Tyrconnell Street in Inchicore, Dublin, broke into the adjoining house to ensure the blaze did not spread.
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital.
Initial Award Of €1.4m Approved For Eight-Old-Girl
An eight-year-old girl, seriously injured at birth, as been granted an initial award of €1.4m by the High Court. Through her mother, Alex Butler sued the Health Service Executive and two consultants claiming negligence, breach of duty and breach of contract.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 24 2012, 5,113 days ago

Elderly Pedestrian Dies In Road Traffic Accident
A pedestrian has been killed following a road traffic accident at around 11:50 today at Ursula’s Terrace in Waterford. Gardai are investigating the collision which involved an elderly male pedestrian and a car. The road is currently closed pending a Garda forensic examination.
Farmer Given Life Sentence For Murder Of Brother
A 63-year-old Co Wicklow farmer, suffering from Parkinson’s disease, has been given a life sentence for the murder of his 66-year-old brother. It is believed they were arguing over their others burial wishes when Cecil Tomkins shot his brother Walter in the hallway of the house they shared.
Gilmore Urges Workers To Vote 'Yes' For Treaty
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore says it a matter for union executives whether to endorse a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum - but he said he was calling on individual workers to vote Yes.
Proposed Ban On Smoking In Public Places Criticised
Plans to ban smoking in parks and on beaches has been described as dangerous by a pro-smoking lobby. Forest Éireann said, unlike previous restrictions on smoking, the proposal is not evidence based but appears to be cosmetic.
Truck Driver Sentenced To Five Years For Importing Cannabis
A Monaghan truck driver has been jailed for five years for importing €600,000 worth of cannabis into the State. 27-year-old David Mathews was observed by gardaí driving his truck off a ferry at Dublin Port and on to his home in Monaghan.
Two Arrested In Connection To Waterford Death
A 47-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man in Waterford city last night. The body was discovered in the Scotch Marsh House apartment complex in the Scotch Quay area of the city.
Latest Household Charge Figures
Latest figures for the household charge show that 920,000 have registered to date. The Local Government Management Agency, which is administering the charge, said 921,568 properties had been registered by noon yesterday.
Evicted Couple Own 13 Flats In London
It has been revealed that the elderly couple evicted from their home in Killiney, Co Dublin, last week own a substantial number of apartments in London.
SDLP MP Seeks Support To Halt RTÉ Closure
Political party the SDLP has urged the British government to support calls for RTÉ to reverse its decision to close the station’s London office after the Olympics.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 24 2009, 6,209 days ago

Shot Irish 'Mercenary's' Body Returns Home
Diplomatic moves continue today as the body of shot Irishman Michael Dwyer arrived back in Ireland from Bolivia today. Mr Dwyer, 24, from Co Tipperary, died along with two other alleged mercenaries shot by Bolivian police in the city of Santa Cruz.
Harney Guarantees Cancer Services
The Minister for Health has issued a 'guarantee' on the performance of her department on cancer services. The move is in response to the latest news that calls into question the operation of the Irish Health Service.
Prisoner's Death Probed
Two separate investigations are under way after a prisoner was found dead in his cell at Limerick Prison. The man, who was in his 30s, was found in his cell at around 8pm last night.
Witnesses Sought To Gardaí Car Hitting Teenager in Tallagh
The Gardaí Ombudsman Commission is appealing for witnesses to a crash in which a teenager was hit by a police vehicle last weekend. The 17-year-old received head, leg and back injuries after being struck by an unmarked garda car on Cloonmore Road, Jobstown in Tallaght early last Sunday morning.
Textile Jobs Losses Revealed In Tralee
Two hundred and ten workers at a textile company in Tralee, Co Kerry, are to lose their jobs, it has emerged. Workers at the Amann plant were called to a meeting with management today, where senior executives from the firm's parent company in Germany addressed employees.
'Sundance Kid' McManus Flies Home For Wedding
Billionaire Irish tycoon JP McManus has now returned to Ireland after receiving treatment for prostate cancer in the US. He flew back to Ireland to attend his brother's wedding.
Gangland Figure Faces Jail On Sausage Roll Theft Charge
An alleged criminal who survived a machine gun attack on his life just days ago may be facing a jail sentence after he was caught stealing two sausage rolls worth less than €3.
Long Waiting Times In Irish Hospitals
More than 900 patients have to wait between three months and two years for basic procedures to diagnose bowel cancer in Republic of Ireland.
Cost Of Cross Border Shopping Again Underlined
While this week's UK Budget increase in the cost of alcohol will allow limited relief for the retail trade in the border counties of Ireland, the huge level of trade already being lost north has been confirmed.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 24 2008, 6,574 days ago

HSE Get Go Ahead For Twin’s Transfusions
The High Court has given the green light to the HSE to overrule parents wishes to prevent blood transfusions for their children. Their Irish parents had objected to the transfusions for their two severely anaemic babies on religious grounds.
Fine Gael Calls For Change Over Statutory Rape Law
The latest phase in the continuing debate on rape, the age of consent and different legalative approaches to the genders has seen a TD call for a change in the law.
Cash Probe GAA Official Found Dead
A man under investigation by gardai over the disappearance of over €140,000 from GAA ticket sales has been found dead. The body of the pensioner, Denis Hanrahan, was found in a hayshed yesterday afternoon.
Two Arrested Over Face Slash Attacks
Gardaí have arrested two men in connection with a knife rampage, which left several young people with stab wounds to the face. The arrests were made this morning in the Ballyfermot and Palmerstown areas of Dublin.
Man Cleared Of 'Raping' Girl Of 13
An historic court decision has cleared a man who had sex with a 13-year-old girl. For the first time in an Irish court, the man - who was 20 at the time - successfully argued that he was unaware she was under the age of consent.
Limerick Man Shot In Broad Daylight
A man in his 40s has been injured after he was shot at several times in Limerick city on Wednesday. Gardaí at Roxboro Road are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday evening in Hyde Avenue in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick City.
Gardaí Seize €200,000 Of Heroin In Dublin
Gardaí have seized a major cache of class A drugs from a house in Dublin on Wednesday. The find was the result of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Dublin City.
Pipebomb Explodes In Dublin House
Residents in Dublin were evacuated last night after a pipebomb explosion in the front garden of a house in the south of the city. Gardaí arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion at around 11pm last night in a house on Monasterboice Road in Crumlin.
New Bill To Restrict Off Licence Opening Hours
A new bill is to be drawn up limiting the opening hours of off sales to 10pm amongst a list of other new proposals.
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