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Irish News on Fri, Nov 1 2024, 730 days ago
Digitalisation In Ireland: Which Trends Will Dominate the Future of the Market?
The European Union is asking its members to digitalise their economies and other key aspects of societies by 2030. It will be a big challenge, but Europe's digital transformation agenda is not up for debate.
The European Union is asking its members to digitalise their economies and other key aspects of societies by 2030. It will be a big challenge, but Europe's digital transformation agenda is not up for debate.
Irish News on Fri, Nov 1 2019, 2,557 days ago
Witnesses Sought Following Discovery Of A Man's Body In Kenmare, Co Kerry
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in Kenmare, Co Kerry on Thursday 24 October have issued an fresh appeal for information.
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in Kenmare, Co Kerry on Thursday 24 October have issued an fresh appeal for information.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 1 2018, 2,922 days ago
Ireland Must Develop Legislation To Regulate Tattoo And Piercing Industry
The absence of legislation governing the tattoo and body piercing industry in Ireland has been described as a "cause for concern" by Sinn Féin's Business, Enterprise and Innovation spokesperson, Maurice Quinlivan.
The absence of legislation governing the tattoo and body piercing industry in Ireland has been described as a "cause for concern" by Sinn Féin's Business, Enterprise and Innovation spokesperson, Maurice Quinlivan.
Irish News on Wed, Nov 1 2017, 3,287 days ago
Dublin Fire Brigade Responds To 1,100 Calls On Halloween Night
Dublin Fire Brigade has revealed it responded to 1,100 emergency calls during Halloween night. On what is normally the service's busiest night of the year, there were also reports of attacks on fire crews while Dublin Bus was forced to withdraw its service in part of the city.
Dublin Fire Brigade has revealed it responded to 1,100 emergency calls during Halloween night. On what is normally the service's busiest night of the year, there were also reports of attacks on fire crews while Dublin Bus was forced to withdraw its service in part of the city.
Irish Rail Members Left With No Option Other Than Strike Action – SIPTU
Trade union SIPTU said its members were left with 'no option' other than to take industrial action today, 01 November. More than 150,000 customers are thought to be affected by the one-day strike which is taking place due to a dispute between staff and management over pay.
Trade union SIPTU said its members were left with 'no option' other than to take industrial action today, 01 November. More than 150,000 customers are thought to be affected by the one-day strike which is taking place due to a dispute between staff and management over pay.
Man Charged Over Petrol Station Robbery In Dublin
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a petrol station in Dublin. Gardaí said two men, one armed with what is believed to be a screw driver, entered the petrol station on Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 at around 4pm on Tuesday, 31 October.
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a petrol station in Dublin. Gardaí said two men, one armed with what is believed to be a screw driver, entered the petrol station on Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 at around 4pm on Tuesday, 31 October.
Irish News on Sat, Nov 1 2014, 4,383 days ago
ESB And Vodafone Invest €450m In Joint Venture
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to create a joint ventre firm to deliver a 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband network for the first time in Ireland.
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to create a joint ventre firm to deliver a 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband network for the first time in Ireland.
Irish News on Fri, Nov 1 2013, 4,748 days ago
Cork Garda Hunting Hit And Run Driver
Gardaí in Cork are hunting for the driver of a white van, who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit and run incident in the city centre. According to Gardaí a 25-year-old man was struck by a white van, thought to be a Ford Transit, as he crossed the road on George's Quay.
Gardaí in Cork are hunting for the driver of a white van, who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit and run incident in the city centre. According to Gardaí a 25-year-old man was struck by a white van, thought to be a Ford Transit, as he crossed the road on George's Quay.
Search For Hillwalker Enters Third Day
The search for a missing hillwalker is continuing in Co Mayo. The man, understood to be an experienced hillwalker, has been missing in the Mweelrea mountains since Tuesday. It is understood that the man had been planning a "ridge walk" before returning to camp next to his car.
The search for a missing hillwalker is continuing in Co Mayo. The man, understood to be an experienced hillwalker, has been missing in the Mweelrea mountains since Tuesday. It is understood that the man had been planning a "ridge walk" before returning to camp next to his car.
Woman Arrested In Connection With Body Find
A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of 20-year-old woman found at a house in Blanchardstown on Thursday morning. A post-mortem examination found that Brigid Bernadette Cash had sustained severe head injuries consistent with a violent assault.
A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of 20-year-old woman found at a house in Blanchardstown on Thursday morning. A post-mortem examination found that Brigid Bernadette Cash had sustained severe head injuries consistent with a violent assault.
Gardaí Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Co Wexford Woman
Gardaí in Co Wexford have appeal for help in tracing 66-year-old Stacia Purcell, who was last seen on Wednesday. Ms Purcell, of New Ross, Co Wexford, was last seen in the Mount Garret area of New Ross on Wednesday evening. She is described as being 5' 3'' in height of slim build with grey hair.
Gardaí in Co Wexford have appeal for help in tracing 66-year-old Stacia Purcell, who was last seen on Wednesday. Ms Purcell, of New Ross, Co Wexford, was last seen in the Mount Garret area of New Ross on Wednesday evening. She is described as being 5' 3'' in height of slim build with grey hair.
New Cheaper Drug Prices Introduced
The government plan to replace branded drugs prescribed to patients with cheaper generic alternatives comes into force today.
The government plan to replace branded drugs prescribed to patients with cheaper generic alternatives comes into force today.
Authorities Call For Discussions On Water Crisis
The Fianna Fáil Leaders on the four local authorities in Dublin are calling on the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to meet with a cross-party delegation of local authority members in Dublin to discuss the ongoing water crisis.
The Fianna Fáil Leaders on the four local authorities in Dublin are calling on the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to meet with a cross-party delegation of local authority members in Dublin to discuss the ongoing water crisis.
Location Of New National Science Centre Announced
Dublin's Earlsfort Terrace has been announced as the location for a new interactive national science centre. State-owned premises adjacent to the National Concert Hall will become the home of the Exploration Station, which if being developed by the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd.
Dublin's Earlsfort Terrace has been announced as the location for a new interactive national science centre. State-owned premises adjacent to the National Concert Hall will become the home of the Exploration Station, which if being developed by the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 1 2012, 5,113 days ago
Police Find Human Remains In Catherine Gowing Search
A body has been recovered following the search for Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, 37, originally from Clonlee in Co Offaly, was last seen on Friday 12th October at a supermarket close to her home in New Brighton, north Wales.
A body has been recovered following the search for Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, 37, originally from Clonlee in Co Offaly, was last seen on Friday 12th October at a supermarket close to her home in New Brighton, north Wales.
Galway Road Re-Opens Following Fatal Crash
Gardai have confirmed the Maam Cross to Galway road has now reopened at Ballinahown, after a fatal crash occurred overnight. A male pedestrian in his 60s was killed after he was hit by a car. Witnesses are being asked to contact gardai in Salthill.
Gardai have confirmed the Maam Cross to Galway road has now reopened at Ballinahown, after a fatal crash occurred overnight. A male pedestrian in his 60s was killed after he was hit by a car. Witnesses are being asked to contact gardai in Salthill.
Digital Hub Welcomed
Dublin Bay North Labour Party T.D. and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications and Transport, Seán Kenny, today welcomed the announcement that the Digital Hub will transition into Dublin City Council (DCC) as part of the Government programme to rationalise State Agencies.
Dublin Bay North Labour Party T.D. and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications and Transport, Seán Kenny, today welcomed the announcement that the Digital Hub will transition into Dublin City Council (DCC) as part of the Government programme to rationalise State Agencies.
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
Ambercrombie And Fitch Opens In Dublin
Abercrombie and Fitch has opened its first ever store in Ireland. The American retailer is located on College Green in Dublin city centre. It is employing 300 people on a full and part-time basis. It opened its doors to a queue of people at 11am this morning.
Abercrombie and Fitch has opened its first ever store in Ireland. The American retailer is located on College Green in Dublin city centre. It is employing 300 people on a full and part-time basis. It opened its doors to a queue of people at 11am this morning.
Failte Ireland Confirms €6.7m For Tourism Projects
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Failte Ireland has approved more than €6.7 million in funding for significant tourism projects in the Boyne Valley, Kilkenny and Westport.
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Failte Ireland has approved more than €6.7 million in funding for significant tourism projects in the Boyne Valley, Kilkenny and Westport.
Minister Announces €2.25m Capital Funding For Youth Projects
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced €2.25 million in capital funding for youth cafes, youth projects and play and recreation initiatives.
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced €2.25 million in capital funding for youth cafes, youth projects and play and recreation initiatives.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 1 2011, 5,479 days ago
Former Anglo Director Arrested
The former finance director of Anglo Irish Bank, William McAteer, has been arrested for a second time. According to reports this morning, Mr McAteer was arrested at 8am at his home in Rathgar in Dublin by detectives from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation.
The former finance director of Anglo Irish Bank, William McAteer, has been arrested for a second time. According to reports this morning, Mr McAteer was arrested at 8am at his home in Rathgar in Dublin by detectives from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation.
Nash Welcomes Lourdes Emergency Dept Intervention
Labour TD Gerald Nash has welcomed the government's intervention at the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Labour TD Gerald Nash has welcomed the government's intervention at the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Gardaí Seize Firearms And Drugs From Dublin Apartment
A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested following the seizure of firearms and drugs during a search of a Dublin apartment. The Gardaí found cocaine with a street value of €100,000, ecstasy tablets worth €11,5 and cannabis worth €6,000 in the Clondalkin flat.
A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested following the seizure of firearms and drugs during a search of a Dublin apartment. The Gardaí found cocaine with a street value of €100,000, ecstasy tablets worth €11,5 and cannabis worth €6,000 in the Clondalkin flat.
NAMA Takes Over A Further 48 Properties
A total of 48 new properties have been taken control of by the National Asset Management Agency in September. The properties are located in the UK, Clare, Cork, Galway, Wicklow and Sligo. There are now 934 sites which are subject to the enforcement action.
A total of 48 new properties have been taken control of by the National Asset Management Agency in September. The properties are located in the UK, Clare, Cork, Galway, Wicklow and Sligo. There are now 934 sites which are subject to the enforcement action.
Third Man arrested in Cork Killing
Gardaí in Cork have arrested a third man in their investigation into the murder of suspected drug dealer Darren Falsey in August. The man in his 20s was arrested by heavily armed detectives in Carrigaline at around 8am this morning. He is being held at the Bridewell Garda station in Cork city.
Gardaí in Cork have arrested a third man in their investigation into the murder of suspected drug dealer Darren Falsey in August. The man in his 20s was arrested by heavily armed detectives in Carrigaline at around 8am this morning. He is being held at the Bridewell Garda station in Cork city.
Radisens Diagnostics Win €1m Contract
Radisens Diagnostics has been awarded a €1m contract by the European Space Agency to develop an innovative blood testing device for use by astronauts on board the International Space Station and on various human spaceflight missions. Congratulating the company, Sean Sherlock T.D.
Radisens Diagnostics has been awarded a €1m contract by the European Space Agency to develop an innovative blood testing device for use by astronauts on board the International Space Station and on various human spaceflight missions. Congratulating the company, Sean Sherlock T.D.
Minister Calls For Greater Discount On Electricity Allowance
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD has reassured those who receive the Electricity or Gas Allowance from the Department of Social Protection that the increased cost of these allowances resulting from energy price increases which came into effect on 1st October will be covered in full
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD has reassured those who receive the Electricity or Gas Allowance from the Department of Social Protection that the increased cost of these allowances resulting from energy price increases which came into effect on 1st October will be covered in full
Priory Hall Residents Get Temporary Housing
A number of residents who lived in the Priory Hall complex in Dublin are to be given temporary housing by Dublin City Council this afternoon. Around one 180 residents had to be evacuated from the apartment complex after fears that the building did not meet fire safety regulations.
A number of residents who lived in the Priory Hall complex in Dublin are to be given temporary housing by Dublin City Council this afternoon. Around one 180 residents had to be evacuated from the apartment complex after fears that the building did not meet fire safety regulations.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 1 2010, 5,844 days ago
Arrest After Harney Sprayed With Paint
A woman in her late 20s has been arrested after the Minister for Health Mary Harney was sprayed with paint in Dublin. The incident took place as Ms Harney was attending a turning the sod event at the site of a new health centre beside the Cherry Orchard Hospital in Ballyfermot.
A woman in her late 20s has been arrested after the Minister for Health Mary Harney was sprayed with paint in Dublin. The incident took place as Ms Harney was attending a turning the sod event at the site of a new health centre beside the Cherry Orchard Hospital in Ballyfermot.
Students To March Over Fees Increase
Ireland's students will be holding a 'national march' this Wednesday, in Dublin city centre, in protest against a hike in college registration fees Announcing the action this morning, a spokesman for the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) said the demonstration will highlight the "consistent inacti
Ireland's students will be holding a 'national march' this Wednesday, in Dublin city centre, in protest against a hike in college registration fees Announcing the action this morning, a spokesman for the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) said the demonstration will highlight the "consistent inacti
Two Men Killed In Cork Collision
Two men have died and five others injured during a major collision in Co Cork yesterday. The crash, which involved three-cars, happened at Carr's Hill on the main road between Cork city and Carrigaline at around 6.30am.
Two men have died and five others injured during a major collision in Co Cork yesterday. The crash, which involved three-cars, happened at Carr's Hill on the main road between Cork city and Carrigaline at around 6.30am.
Adams Bids For Ballymurphy Inquiry
The Sinn Fein President has revealed what he claimed is new information on the Army killings of 11 people in Ballymurphy in 1971.
The Sinn Fein President has revealed what he claimed is new information on the Army killings of 11 people in Ballymurphy in 1971.
Belfast International Airport Bomb 'Viable'
Just over a week after a royal visit to the North's main airport, the police have called in Army bomb experts to examine a suspicious vehicle left at the long-stay car park.
Just over a week after a royal visit to the North's main airport, the police have called in Army bomb experts to examine a suspicious vehicle left at the long-stay car park.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 1 2007, 6,940 days ago
Gutted Orange Hall To Be Rebuilt
A dozen or so members of the Orange Order in County Cavan have been left feeling vulnerable by news that their Orange Hall has been destroyed in a fire. However, one of the organisation’s leaders has promised to rebuild the gutted property.
A dozen or so members of the Orange Order in County Cavan have been left feeling vulnerable by news that their Orange Hall has been destroyed in a fire. However, one of the organisation’s leaders has promised to rebuild the gutted property.
Emergency Services Stretched At Hallowe'en
The emergency services have described last night as one of their busiest ever after thousands of emergency calls were received relating to Hallowe'en celebrations. A number of people are being treated in hospital in Dublin following incidents near bonfires in the city.
The emergency services have described last night as one of their busiest ever after thousands of emergency calls were received relating to Hallowe'en celebrations. A number of people are being treated in hospital in Dublin following incidents near bonfires in the city.
Road Death Toll Rises Again
There have been further road fatalities with two women and a man being killed following separate road accidents yesterday evening in both Co Sligo and Co Londonderry. In the first incident, a 48-year-old woman died after being hit by a car at Corball in Enniscrone at around 5pm.
There have been further road fatalities with two women and a man being killed following separate road accidents yesterday evening in both Co Sligo and Co Londonderry. In the first incident, a 48-year-old woman died after being hit by a car at Corball in Enniscrone at around 5pm.
Jobs Galore In Athlone Retail Boom
Around 1,000 jobs are being created today as a huge new landmark shopping centre is officially opened in Athlone. The €500m Athlone Town Centre development is being described as one of Europe's biggest rejuvenation projects.
Around 1,000 jobs are being created today as a huge new landmark shopping centre is officially opened in Athlone. The €500m Athlone Town Centre development is being described as one of Europe's biggest rejuvenation projects.
Ireland Unites Electricity Market
An Irish Single Electricity Market [SEM] became a reality at midnight and involved the combination of the two separate wholesale markets North and South into one cross-border market.
An Irish Single Electricity Market [SEM] became a reality at midnight and involved the combination of the two separate wholesale markets North and South into one cross-border market.
Cop Ran Over Drunk Man In Road
An inquest has heard that a young man, who died after he was crushed by a car - driven by an off-duty garda on his way home from a night out - was lying on the road, intoxicated, when he was run-over.
An inquest has heard that a young man, who died after he was crushed by a car - driven by an off-duty garda on his way home from a night out - was lying on the road, intoxicated, when he was run-over.
L Driver Confusion To End?
While new legislation has just been introduced which is supposed to clear up anomalies over it being illegal for the Republic’s 420,000 learners to drive alone, it has emerged that already, cases against thousands of learners charged with driving without a full licence have had the cases thrown out
While new legislation has just been introduced which is supposed to clear up anomalies over it being illegal for the Republic’s 420,000 learners to drive alone, it has emerged that already, cases against thousands of learners charged with driving without a full licence have had the cases thrown out
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