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Irish News on Wed, May 29 2019, 2,557 days ago
Missing Dublin Man Believed To Be In Wales
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 71-year-old James Meaney, who is missing from Dublin. Mr Meaney has been missing from his home in Dun Laoghaire since 25 May. James is 5' 7", of medium build with brown eyes and grey hair.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 71-year-old James Meaney, who is missing from Dublin. Mr Meaney has been missing from his home in Dun Laoghaire since 25 May. James is 5' 7", of medium build with brown eyes and grey hair.
Irish News on Tue, May 29 2018, 2,922 days ago
Dept Of Business Has 'No Grasp On Problem Of Ticket Touting' - SF
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have been accused of having no grasp on the problems around ticket touting and not understanding the frustration experienced by consumers.
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have been accused of having no grasp on the problems around ticket touting and not understanding the frustration experienced by consumers.
Irish News on Fri, May 29 2015, 4,018 days ago
Marriage Equality Bill To Be Enacted Before Summer Recess
Ireland's new Marriage Equality could be enacted by the end of July, Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald has said. The minister said that she was "particularly proud" that the right to marriage equality will be "enshrined in our Constitution as a result of a popular vote.
Ireland's new Marriage Equality could be enacted by the end of July, Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald has said. The minister said that she was "particularly proud" that the right to marriage equality will be "enshrined in our Constitution as a result of a popular vote.
Fianna Fail Call For Dáil To Be Recalled Next Week
Fianna Fáil has submitted a formal request to the Ceann Comhairle for the Dáil to be recalled next week over "grave developments" involving the silencing of media outlets in relation to Dáil business.
Fianna Fáil has submitted a formal request to the Ceann Comhairle for the Dáil to be recalled next week over "grave developments" involving the silencing of media outlets in relation to Dáil business.
Sinn Féin Call On Govt To Address 'Serious Concerns' Over Siteserv Controversy
Sinn Féin have called for an urgent recall of the Dáil over "serious concerns" surrounding the Siteserv controversy.
Sinn Féin have called for an urgent recall of the Dáil over "serious concerns" surrounding the Siteserv controversy.
Over 600 Construction Jobs To Be Created In Cork
Over 600 construction jobs are expected to be created after planning permission was approved to the Cork Port Community to expand the existing facilities in Ringaskiddy.
Over 600 construction jobs are expected to be created after planning permission was approved to the Cork Port Community to expand the existing facilities in Ringaskiddy.
€2bn Rural Development Programme Secured
A €2 billion Rural Development Programme has been announced by the European Commission for Ireland until 2020, under the revised Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
A €2 billion Rural Development Programme has been announced by the European Commission for Ireland until 2020, under the revised Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
Funeral Held For Bill O'Herlihy
The funeral has taken place today for former RTÉ broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy, who died earlier this week aged 76. Fr Tom O'Keeffee lead the funeral mass at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, in Foxrock this morning, before Mr O'Herlihy was buried at Shanganagh Cemetery.
The funeral has taken place today for former RTÉ broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy, who died earlier this week aged 76. Fr Tom O'Keeffee lead the funeral mass at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, in Foxrock this morning, before Mr O'Herlihy was buried at Shanganagh Cemetery.
Garda Urge Residents To Take Home Security Checklist Challenge
An Garda Síochána has launched a new home security campaign, calling on the public to take its Home Security Checklist Challenge.
An Garda Síochána has launched a new home security campaign, calling on the public to take its Home Security Checklist Challenge.
Truck Fire Causes Major Delays On M6
Motorists have been warned of delays on the M6 following a truck fire on Friday morning. According to reports a truck caught fire on the M6 near Moate, on the Galway to Dublin road at about 10am this morning.
Motorists have been warned of delays on the M6 following a truck fire on Friday morning. According to reports a truck caught fire on the M6 near Moate, on the Galway to Dublin road at about 10am this morning.
Irish News on Thu, May 29 2014, 4,383 days ago
Harkin Takes Last Midlands-North-West Seat
Independent candidate Marian Harkin has been elected to the European Parliament. Ms Harkin took the fourth and last seat in the Midlands-North-West constituency after a recheck of ballot papers, which ended in the early hours of this morning.
Independent candidate Marian Harkin has been elected to the European Parliament. Ms Harkin took the fourth and last seat in the Midlands-North-West constituency after a recheck of ballot papers, which ended in the early hours of this morning.
Dublin's Bloom 'Gets Greener'
Dublin's Bloom festival is due to get "even greener", following the announcement of new initiatives jointly introduced by the City Council and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Dublin's Bloom festival is due to get "even greener", following the announcement of new initiatives jointly introduced by the City Council and the Environmental Protection Agency.
€500k Start-Up Fund Announced
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has launched a new €500,000 fund targeted at stimulating new start-up business activity for graduates. The Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund fund will provide for up to €50,000 in support for each successful applicant.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has launched a new €500,000 fund targeted at stimulating new start-up business activity for graduates. The Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund fund will provide for up to €50,000 in support for each successful applicant.
Aer Lingus Strike To Go-Ahead
Aer Lingus cabin crew, represented by IMPACT, will engage in a 24 hour strike tomorrow, Friday 30 May, and have expressed regret that a dispute about rosters has led to a necessity for strike action.
Aer Lingus cabin crew, represented by IMPACT, will engage in a 24 hour strike tomorrow, Friday 30 May, and have expressed regret that a dispute about rosters has led to a necessity for strike action.
Further Job Losses Expected At Bosch Lomb
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Workers’ Rights has announced that potential job losses at Waterford multinational Bosch Lomb is a "devastating blow" for its employees.
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Workers’ Rights has announced that potential job losses at Waterford multinational Bosch Lomb is a "devastating blow" for its employees.
New Retailer Legislation Is A Waste Of Time - IFA
President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), Eddie Downey, has said the Government's draft Competition and Consumer Protection Bill will do absolutely nothing to protect vulnerable farmers and suppliers.
President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), Eddie Downey, has said the Government's draft Competition and Consumer Protection Bill will do absolutely nothing to protect vulnerable farmers and suppliers.
Two Killed In Separate Road Collisions, Dublin
Two people have died in separate road collisions in Dublin in the early hours of this morning. A woman in her 20s, who was a passenger in the car, was killed after the vehicle hit a pole at Fairview at a round 1.50am.
Two people have died in separate road collisions in Dublin in the early hours of this morning. A woman in her 20s, who was a passenger in the car, was killed after the vehicle hit a pole at Fairview at a round 1.50am.
Irish News on Wed, May 29 2013, 4,748 days ago
Govt Urged Over Drug Injection Centres
The government is being urged to consider opening drug injection centres around Dublin city centre, ahead of an expected rise in drug-related activity this summer.
The government is being urged to consider opening drug injection centres around Dublin city centre, ahead of an expected rise in drug-related activity this summer.
70 Jobs At Meath Basalt Facility
70 new jobs are to be created by Mafic Ireland Limited over the next three years through a multi-million Euro investment in a new production facility in Kells, County Meath. Jobs Minister Richard Bruton made the announcement this week.
70 new jobs are to be created by Mafic Ireland Limited over the next three years through a multi-million Euro investment in a new production facility in Kells, County Meath. Jobs Minister Richard Bruton made the announcement this week.
Wales Earthquake Felt In Ireland
The tremors of an earthquake that occurred in Wales this morning have been felt across the Irish Sea.
The tremors of an earthquake that occurred in Wales this morning have been felt across the Irish Sea.
Cross Border Narrow Water Bridge Approved
Funding for a new bridge that will link County Down and County Louth across Carlingford Lough has been given the go-ahead by NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson.
Funding for a new bridge that will link County Down and County Louth across Carlingford Lough has been given the go-ahead by NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson.
Stabbing Suspect Released Without Charge
A man arrested yesterday in connection with a stabbing in Donaghmeade was released from custody without charge this morning.
A man arrested yesterday in connection with a stabbing in Donaghmeade was released from custody without charge this morning.
Irish News on Tue, May 29 2012, 5,113 days ago
Man Arrested In Connection With The Death Of Siobhan Stapelton
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Siobhan Stapelton on 25th May. She was found at her house in Glebe Lodge Kilfane, Thomastown, with severe head injuries and was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Siobhan Stapelton on 25th May. She was found at her house in Glebe Lodge Kilfane, Thomastown, with severe head injuries and was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.
Man In Critical Condition After Stabbing Incident
A man in his 30's is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious stabbing incident in Cork. It occurred at Hollyhill Lane in Knocknaheeny at around 5pm yesterday. The man received serious stab wounds.
A man in his 30's is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious stabbing incident in Cork. It occurred at Hollyhill Lane in Knocknaheeny at around 5pm yesterday. The man received serious stab wounds.
SIPTU To Ballot Water Service Workers On Industrial action
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks.
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks.
Boots Ireland Lowers Cost Of Prescription Medicines
Boots Ireland has today announced new lower prescription medicine prices that will lead to significant savings for Irish customers. The changes will dramatically reduce the price of the majority of prescription medicines.
Boots Ireland has today announced new lower prescription medicine prices that will lead to significant savings for Irish customers. The changes will dramatically reduce the price of the majority of prescription medicines.
Contraband Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
5.3 million contraband cigarettes have been seized at Dublin Port. The cigarettes, with a street value of approximately €2 million, was discovered by Revenue Custom's officials, in a container which arrived in Rotterdam.
5.3 million contraband cigarettes have been seized at Dublin Port. The cigarettes, with a street value of approximately €2 million, was discovered by Revenue Custom's officials, in a container which arrived in Rotterdam.
RTÉ And TG4 Channels Available On Freeview For NI Viewers
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
State Examinations Commissioners Announced
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today announced the appointments to the board of the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today announced the appointments to the board of the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Irish News on Fri, May 29 2009, 6,209 days ago
AIB To Get Another Billion Euro Handout
The troubled AIB bank is to receive another handout as its profits and share price continues on a downward spiral. The Government is to seek EU approval to provide a €4 billion injection to buoy the Bank after it reported a loss of €4.1 billion, warning its losses could even reach €7.
The troubled AIB bank is to receive another handout as its profits and share price continues on a downward spiral. The Government is to seek EU approval to provide a €4 billion injection to buoy the Bank after it reported a loss of €4.1 billion, warning its losses could even reach €7.
Man Arrested During Firearms Seizure In Portlaoise
A man has been arrested after a number of firearms were seized in Co Laoise. Gardai arrested the 27-year-old man and seized a number of firearms in a planned operation along the M7 motorway outside Portlaoise on Thursday at about 3pm.
A man has been arrested after a number of firearms were seized in Co Laoise. Gardai arrested the 27-year-old man and seized a number of firearms in a planned operation along the M7 motorway outside Portlaoise on Thursday at about 3pm.
Ryanair Announce Win Over 'Scraping'
Ryanair have announced that a Hamburg court has upheld an earlier decision to grant Ryanair an injunction preventing 'scraping' of the Ryanair website.
Ryanair have announced that a Hamburg court has upheld an earlier decision to grant Ryanair an injunction preventing 'scraping' of the Ryanair website.
Irish Woman Shot In Lanzarote
An Irish woman has been seriously injured following a shooting on the Canary Islands. According to early reports, the victim, who is from Limerick and aged in her twenties, is in a serious condition in hospital following the incident in the holiday resort of Lanzarote.
An Irish woman has been seriously injured following a shooting on the Canary Islands. According to early reports, the victim, who is from Limerick and aged in her twenties, is in a serious condition in hospital following the incident in the holiday resort of Lanzarote.
Fianna Fail Face Failure At Elections
An opinion poll has indicated Fianna Fáil is at risk of big losses in elections taking place in less than a week.
An opinion poll has indicated Fianna Fáil is at risk of big losses in elections taking place in less than a week.
Arrests Follow Dublin Drugs And Arms Seizure
A man and a woman have been arrested after a search in Dublin recovered a quantity of drugs and a loaded weapon. The planned operation, carried out by Gardaí in Finglas, culminated in a search of a house in the Casement area of West Finglas in Dublin at approximately 1pm on Thursday.
A man and a woman have been arrested after a search in Dublin recovered a quantity of drugs and a loaded weapon. The planned operation, carried out by Gardaí in Finglas, culminated in a search of a house in the Casement area of West Finglas in Dublin at approximately 1pm on Thursday.
Man Shot By Masked Men
A man is critical in hospital after being shot by masked men in Co Wicklow. Gardaí at Bray are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the early hours of this morning in Richmond Hill, Bray.
A man is critical in hospital after being shot by masked men in Co Wicklow. Gardaí at Bray are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the early hours of this morning in Richmond Hill, Bray.
Motorcyclist Killed As Bank Holiday Looms
A motorcyclist has died in a road traffic accident in Co Offaly. A 23-year-old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when the bike he was riding left the road. Gardaí at Edenderry are investigating the collision that occurred shortly before 3pm on Thursday on the R401 at Carrick Road.
A motorcyclist has died in a road traffic accident in Co Offaly. A 23-year-old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when the bike he was riding left the road. Gardaí at Edenderry are investigating the collision that occurred shortly before 3pm on Thursday on the R401 at Carrick Road.
Irish News on Thu, May 29 2008, 6,574 days ago
Cavan Man, 21, Jailed For Father's Murder
A 21-year-old Co Cavan man has been handed a life sentence for the murder of his father at their home two years ago.
A 21-year-old Co Cavan man has been handed a life sentence for the murder of his father at their home two years ago.
Irish Investment Firm's €725m European Property Strategy
Opportunities in the European commercial property market are to be seized by a leading Irish investment firm, according to reports.
Opportunities in the European commercial property market are to be seized by a leading Irish investment firm, according to reports.
Dublin Talks 'Decommission' Cluster Bombs
The ongoing, high profile conference on the stockpiling and use of cluster bombs in Dublin has confounded experts and activists alike by reaching an agreement to ban the use of cluster bombs.
The ongoing, high profile conference on the stockpiling and use of cluster bombs in Dublin has confounded experts and activists alike by reaching an agreement to ban the use of cluster bombs.
Ahern Back At Mahon For Three Day Hearing
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to appear again before the Mahon Tribunal next week to answer questions about lodgements to his accounts.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to appear again before the Mahon Tribunal next week to answer questions about lodgements to his accounts.
Conference On Pensions Time-Bomb Gets Underway
A conference discussing ways to tackle the pensions 'time-bomb' is due to get underway in Dublin this morning. More than a million Irish workers have no private pension and may be entirely reliant on the state pension when they retire.
A conference discussing ways to tackle the pensions 'time-bomb' is due to get underway in Dublin this morning. More than a million Irish workers have no private pension and may be entirely reliant on the state pension when they retire.
Gilmore Says "Get it sorted out" On Cowen’s Health Service
The Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has lambasted the Taoiseach's "immovable stance" on the job losses at a Dublin children's hospital.
The Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has lambasted the Taoiseach's "immovable stance" on the job losses at a Dublin children's hospital.
Bord Gáis Deal Creates Jobs
Its not just gas that is to flow from a new Bord Gáis deal - jobs too are to be created with the launch of a new customer service partnership with the global payments company FEXCO - which has its headquarters in Killorglin, Kerry - from where it is running a 'state-of-the-art' customer contact cent
Its not just gas that is to flow from a new Bord Gáis deal - jobs too are to be created with the launch of a new customer service partnership with the global payments company FEXCO - which has its headquarters in Killorglin, Kerry - from where it is running a 'state-of-the-art' customer contact cent
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