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Irish News on Fri, Jul 19 2024, 730 days ago
How To Get Recommendations For Your Business In Northern Ireland
Would you trust a business, or recommendations from friends and family more? All companies have a vested interest, as they are trying to sell a product. Customers know this. Thus, the best form of marketing is word of mouth, but that is not easy to get.
Would you trust a business, or recommendations from friends and family more? All companies have a vested interest, as they are trying to sell a product. Customers know this. Thus, the best form of marketing is word of mouth, but that is not easy to get.
Irish News on Fri, Jul 19 2019, 2,557 days ago
Man Fatally Stabbed In Dublin
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, 19 July. Garda responded to reports of an incident in Clinches Court, North Strand at about 4am this morning.
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, 19 July. Garda responded to reports of an incident in Clinches Court, North Strand at about 4am this morning.
Irish News on Thu, Jul 19 2018, 2,922 days ago
Two Missing People Found 'Safe And Well'
Gardaí have confirmed that two people previously reported missing have been found "safe and well". 26-year-old Alex Seery, who was reported missing from Coolock, Dublin on 17 July, has been found safe and well, gardaí have reported.
Gardaí have confirmed that two people previously reported missing have been found "safe and well". 26-year-old Alex Seery, who was reported missing from Coolock, Dublin on 17 July, has been found safe and well, gardaí have reported.
Irish News on Tue, Jul 19 2016, 3,652 days ago
High Temperature Weather Warning Issued
A Status Yellow high temperature warning has been issued by Met Éireann with temperatures expected to reach 30c. The forecaster issued the high temperature warning at 7am this morning, 19 July and it remains in place until 8.00pm tonight.
A Status Yellow high temperature warning has been issued by Met Éireann with temperatures expected to reach 30c. The forecaster issued the high temperature warning at 7am this morning, 19 July and it remains in place until 8.00pm tonight.
LPC Recommends Increase To National Minimum Wage
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended a 10 cent increase in the National Minimum Wage, bring the hourly rate to €9.25. The minimum wage was last increased on 01 January, 2016, following a recommendation by the LPC made in July 2015 of a 50 cent increase from €8.65 to €9.15.
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended a 10 cent increase in the National Minimum Wage, bring the hourly rate to €9.25. The minimum wage was last increased on 01 January, 2016, following a recommendation by the LPC made in July 2015 of a 50 cent increase from €8.65 to €9.15.
Man And Child Killed In Collision On Limerick To Tipperary Road
A man and a young child, believed to be his daughter, have died in a collision on the main Limerick to Tipperary road this morning, 19 July. According to Garda, the man and child were in a car that collided with a truck at about 8.
A man and a young child, believed to be his daughter, have died in a collision on the main Limerick to Tipperary road this morning, 19 July. According to Garda, the man and child were in a car that collided with a truck at about 8.
SIPTU Members At NAS Announce All Out Strike Action
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have served notice of all out strike action from Wednesday, 10 August. It follows a ballot held earlier this month in which NAS union members voted by 92% to 8% in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action.
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have served notice of all out strike action from Wednesday, 10 August. It follows a ballot held earlier this month in which NAS union members voted by 92% to 8% in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action.
Every Effort Must Be Made To Secure eBay Jobs - FF
Every effort must be made to secure the future of hundreds of jobs at eBay's operation in Dundalk, Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach has said. "Serious doubt has emerged in recent weeks over the future of eBay's operation in Dundalk.
Every effort must be made to secure the future of hundreds of jobs at eBay's operation in Dundalk, Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach has said. "Serious doubt has emerged in recent weeks over the future of eBay's operation in Dundalk.
SF Introduces New Medical Card Legislation
Sinn Féin has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the current anomaly where long term or terminally ill children do not have access to a medical card.
Sinn Féin has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the current anomaly where long term or terminally ill children do not have access to a medical card.
Witness Appeal Following Serious Assault In Carrick-On-Shannon
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following the serious assault of a 30-year-old in Carrick on Shannon on Sunday, 17 July. Just before 4am Gardaí received a report that a male had been assaulted and was lying on the Main Street in Carrick on Shannon.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following the serious assault of a 30-year-old in Carrick on Shannon on Sunday, 17 July. Just before 4am Gardaí received a report that a male had been assaulted and was lying on the Main Street in Carrick on Shannon.
Three Men Arrested In Connection With Suspected Armed Robbery
Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected armed robbery at a shop in Bawnogue Shopping Centre, Clondalkin. Two masked men threatened shop staff with a suspected firearm and fled the scene with a sum of cash.
Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected armed robbery at a shop in Bawnogue Shopping Centre, Clondalkin. Two masked men threatened shop staff with a suspected firearm and fled the scene with a sum of cash.
Gardaí Renew Appeal For Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardaí in Ronanstown have renewed an appeal for help in tracing 16-year-old Leigh Leech, who has not been seen since Sunday, 03 July. The teenager was last seen at approximate 6.45pm on Ormond Quay in Dublin.
Gardaí in Ronanstown have renewed an appeal for help in tracing 16-year-old Leigh Leech, who has not been seen since Sunday, 03 July. The teenager was last seen at approximate 6.45pm on Ormond Quay in Dublin.
Irish News on Fri, Jul 19 2013, 4,748 days ago
Laundries Survivors Call For Mass Boycott
A Magdalene Laundries survivors group has called on Irish catholics to boycott mass services in protest at the decision by the religious order who ran the facilities to contribute to a compensation fund.
A Magdalene Laundries survivors group has called on Irish catholics to boycott mass services in protest at the decision by the religious order who ran the facilities to contribute to a compensation fund.
Govt Consider Removing One And Two Cent Coins
The government is considering a proposal to remove one and two cent coins from circulation. It is understood that a pilot scheme will be carried out in Wexford later this year. Prices in the town will be rounded up or down to limit the use of the coins.
The government is considering a proposal to remove one and two cent coins from circulation. It is understood that a pilot scheme will be carried out in Wexford later this year. Prices in the town will be rounded up or down to limit the use of the coins.
Man Withdraws High Court Injunction Petition
The man who petitioned the High Court for an injunction to prevent his girlfriend from travelling to England for an abortion, has withdrawn his case. The man had claimed that he believed his girlfriend was being forced into the trip to the UK, and did in fact want to continue with the pregnancy.
The man who petitioned the High Court for an injunction to prevent his girlfriend from travelling to England for an abortion, has withdrawn his case. The man had claimed that he believed his girlfriend was being forced into the trip to the UK, and did in fact want to continue with the pregnancy.
Co Kildare Garda Launch Murder Investigation
Gardaí in Co Kildare have launched a murder investigation after a man, who had been the victim of an assault, died in hospital. The 56-year-old victim was found in a laneway at St John's Lane and Greenhills, Athy, Co Kildare, just before midnight on Thursday.
Gardaí in Co Kildare have launched a murder investigation after a man, who had been the victim of an assault, died in hospital. The 56-year-old victim was found in a laneway at St John's Lane and Greenhills, Athy, Co Kildare, just before midnight on Thursday.
Stolen Cash Box Recovered
A cash box stolen in an armed robbery in north Dublin on Thursday has been recovered, with the money still inside. A man, now believed to have been armed with an imitation firearm, forced a security guard to hand over the box in Clare Hall yesterday morning. No arrests have yet been made.
A cash box stolen in an armed robbery in north Dublin on Thursday has been recovered, with the money still inside. A man, now believed to have been armed with an imitation firearm, forced a security guard to hand over the box in Clare Hall yesterday morning. No arrests have yet been made.
Public Transport Prices Could Increase Again
The CIE group of transport companies and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA), who operate the Laus, have applied to increase prices again in 2014.
The CIE group of transport companies and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA), who operate the Laus, have applied to increase prices again in 2014.
75 Jobs Created In New 'Connect' Scheme
A new employment initiative, which offers financial rewards to individuals who bring new project to Ireland, will create 75 new jobs in Laois, Galway and Longford.
A new employment initiative, which offers financial rewards to individuals who bring new project to Ireland, will create 75 new jobs in Laois, Galway and Longford.
Irish News on Thu, Jul 19 2012, 5,113 days ago
Local Authorities Face Budget Reductions Over Household Charge Compliance
The payment profile of general purpose grants has had to be revised down as full Household Charge compliance has not yet been achieved, the Department of the Environment has said. Local authorities will receive between 5% and 15% less of their expected third quarter payment.
The payment profile of general purpose grants has had to be revised down as full Household Charge compliance has not yet been achieved, the Department of the Environment has said. Local authorities will receive between 5% and 15% less of their expected third quarter payment.
Nine Years For Sexual Assault Of Teenage Employee
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for sexually assaulting a female teenage employee. Chun Ming Chen of Glanmire, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of intercourse with the girl and nine counts of sexual assault.
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for sexually assaulting a female teenage employee. Chun Ming Chen of Glanmire, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of intercourse with the girl and nine counts of sexual assault.
Mauritian Sunday Times Director Takes Ill While In Court
The Editor and Director General of the Mauritius Sunday Times, Imran Hosany, has been taken to hospital after becoming unwell in court. Mr Hosany was in court to face charges in connection with his newspaper's publication of photographs of Michaela McAreavey's body.
The Editor and Director General of the Mauritius Sunday Times, Imran Hosany, has been taken to hospital after becoming unwell in court. Mr Hosany was in court to face charges in connection with his newspaper's publication of photographs of Michaela McAreavey's body.
Public-Sector Sick Leave To Be Halved Under New Ruling
300,000 staff in the public service will effectively have their sick leave arrangements halved, under the terms of a Labour Court ruling issued today.
300,000 staff in the public service will effectively have their sick leave arrangements halved, under the terms of a Labour Court ruling issued today.
Staff Outraged As Senior Executives Receive Better Redundancy Packages
Irish Rail staff have expressed outrage after the company gave eight senior executives more lucrative redundancy packages than those offered to lower-paid staff.
Irish Rail staff have expressed outrage after the company gave eight senior executives more lucrative redundancy packages than those offered to lower-paid staff.
Co Donegal Road Accident Claims Life
A man has died following a single vehicle road crash at Greencastle Road, Moville in Co Donegal, at approximately 4.25am on Thursday morning. The man, who was in his mid-20s, was fatally injured when his car left the road and crashed into a telegraph pole.
A man has died following a single vehicle road crash at Greencastle Road, Moville in Co Donegal, at approximately 4.25am on Thursday morning. The man, who was in his mid-20s, was fatally injured when his car left the road and crashed into a telegraph pole.
48-Tonnes Of Silver Recovered From Ship Wreck Off Galway Coast
A 48-tonne haul of silver bullion has been recovered from a shipwreck three miles beneath the Atlantic off the coast of Ireland.
A 48-tonne haul of silver bullion has been recovered from a shipwreck three miles beneath the Atlantic off the coast of Ireland.
Charity Critical Of IMF Recommendation To Means Test Child-Benefit
The International Monetary Fund has suggested means-testing for child benefit payments in an effort to deliver immediate reductions to government spending. However, children's charity Barnardos have warned that the IMF recommendation could hit struggling working families.
The International Monetary Fund has suggested means-testing for child benefit payments in an effort to deliver immediate reductions to government spending. However, children's charity Barnardos have warned that the IMF recommendation could hit struggling working families.
Teenage Belfast Rapist On Loose In Republic
This is the face of a convicted rapist who is believed to be on the loose in Ireland. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Edward Connors after he did not turn up for a court hearing in Belfast on Monday. He is believed to have fled to the Republic of Ireland.
This is the face of a convicted rapist who is believed to be on the loose in Ireland. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Edward Connors after he did not turn up for a court hearing in Belfast on Monday. He is believed to have fled to the Republic of Ireland.
Irish News on Tue, Jul 19 2011, 5,479 days ago
Arrests Made In Dublin Organised Crime Probe
As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity members of the Organised Crime Unit at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation have arrested three men and recovered an explosive device and ammunition. On Monday around 11.
As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity members of the Organised Crime Unit at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation have arrested three men and recovered an explosive device and ammunition. On Monday around 11.
Bruton Welcomes Latest CSO Trade Figures
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has welcomed the latest merchandise trade figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Minister Richard Bruton said: “A strong export performance will be crucial in driving the recovery in the wider economy.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has welcomed the latest merchandise trade figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Minister Richard Bruton said: “A strong export performance will be crucial in driving the recovery in the wider economy.
Construction Jobs To Flow From Reservoir Project
A massive building contract is in the pipeline for Irish contractors as plans for a €540 million eco water park and reservoir on the site of a 500-acre bog in Co Offaly were considered last month.
A massive building contract is in the pipeline for Irish contractors as plans for a €540 million eco water park and reservoir on the site of a 500-acre bog in Co Offaly were considered last month.
Open Medal Displayed In Royal Portrush Club
NI's latest golfing hero, Darren Clarke has presented his winning Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush.
NI's latest golfing hero, Darren Clarke has presented his winning Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush.
Fund Of €1.25m Announced To Support Boxing
A one-off grant of €1.25 million to improve facilities at boxing clubs, and in particular to provide accommodation for female boxers, has been announced by Michael Ring, the Minister of State for Tourism & Sport.
A one-off grant of €1.25 million to improve facilities at boxing clubs, and in particular to provide accommodation for female boxers, has been announced by Michael Ring, the Minister of State for Tourism & Sport.
Hit & Run Death Car Dumped In Forest
A Vauxhall Corsa car suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Co Tyrone has been found in a forest. The North's police said the victim died as a result of his injuries overnight.
A Vauxhall Corsa car suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Co Tyrone has been found in a forest. The North's police said the victim died as a result of his injuries overnight.
Irish News on Mon, Jul 19 2010, 5,844 days ago
O'Dea Escapes Prosecution Over Affidavit
The former Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has escaped prosecution over a sworn affidavit he made that led to him leaving the Cabinet.
The former Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has escaped prosecution over a sworn affidavit he made that led to him leaving the Cabinet.
Two Arrested Over Mountain Bike Hit
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of 32-year-old Dublin man, Stephen Byrne. Gardai investigating the shooting, which occurred in Sherriff Street, Dublin on the 13th of July, revealed this morning they arrested two more males in connection with the incident.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of 32-year-old Dublin man, Stephen Byrne. Gardai investigating the shooting, which occurred in Sherriff Street, Dublin on the 13th of July, revealed this morning they arrested two more males in connection with the incident.
Farming Sector To Stimulate Economy
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today launched a new agri-food sector strategy saying it has a major role to play in Ireland’s economic recovery.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today launched a new agri-food sector strategy saying it has a major role to play in Ireland’s economic recovery.
Bin Collection Dispute Reaches LRC
Unions representing the bin collection agency are to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission today, to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection.
Unions representing the bin collection agency are to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission today, to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection.
Troubles Legacy Report Slammed
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most rejected it in its entirety without comment.
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most rejected it in its entirety without comment.
McGuinness Praises WWI Soldiers
British soldiers have been praised by the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness. He said yesterday that all Irishmen who served with the British forces during the First World War should be remembered by both communities.
British soldiers have been praised by the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness. He said yesterday that all Irishmen who served with the British forces during the First World War should be remembered by both communities.
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