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Irish News on Fri, Nov 15 2024, 730 days ago

Betting On Gaelic Games: Is Sports Betting Shaping The Future Of GAA In Ireland?
In recent years, the landscape of Gaelic games in Ireland has seen an intriguing evolution. Among the many changes is the increasing prominence of sports betting, which has found its way into the heart of these traditional Irish sports.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 15 2019, 2,557 days ago

Fianna Fáil To Debate New Bill To Tackle Overcrowding In Rental Accommodation
Fianna Fáil are set to debate a new Bill aimed at tackling overcrowding in rental accommodation at second stage in the Dáil today, 15 November.
New Refugee Community Sponsorship Scheme Launched
The Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton, has officially launched the Community Sponsorship Ireland Scheme in the Nano Nagle Place in Cork this morning, Friday 15 November.
Schools Urged To Offer More Places For Children With Special Needs
Schools across south Dublin have been urged to increase places for children with special needs, by the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh.
My Open Library Service To Be Rolled Out To 17 Further Branches
Funding of almost €1.5 million has been announced to support the continued roll-out of the My Open Library service to 17 further branches, by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Co CLare
Gardaí in Ennis have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Co Clare. Shortly after 7pm on Thursday 14 November Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a collision involving a car and pedestrian.
Two Arrested In Connection With 2011 Murder Of Patrick Heeran
A man and a woman have been arrested by gardaí investigating the murder of Patrick Heeran, who was last seen in Mohill, Co Leitrim on 03 October 2011. A murder investigation based in Co Leitrim has been ongoing since 2016.
21 Search Operations Conducted Across 8 Counties
A series of search operations have been carried across eight counties as part of an operation targeting the assets and activities of an Organised Criminal Group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
New Built Heritage Investment Scheme Launched
A new Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2020 has been launched by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan.
Two Men And Woman Arrested In Kevin Lunney Investigation
Gardaí investigating the kidnapping and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney have arrested two men and a woman. Mr Lunney was attacked on 17 September as he made his way home from work.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 15 2018, 2,922 days ago

Provision Of Termination Contract Welcomed
The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has welcomed the agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation on a contract for the provision of termination of pregnancy services in community settings. The majority of terminations up to nine weeks gestation will take place in community settings.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 15 2017, 3,287 days ago

Searches Carried Out In Organised Crime Investigations
A number of search operations have been carried out across Counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary by officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 15 2016, 3,652 days ago

Two Missing People Found 'Safe And Well'
Two people missing in Dublin and Galway have been found "safe and well", gardaí have reported. An appeal for help had been issued by garda in Dublin, ask the public for assistance in finding 37-year-old Jason Byrne. Mr Byrne was last seen around lunchtime on Monday, 14 November.
Homeless Numbers Increase In South Dublin
The number of people registered as homeless in south Dublin has risen by 60% since January this year. Sinn Féin is calling on the council to acquire more homes after the number of homeless people increased from 274 in January to 439 in October.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 15 2013, 4,748 days ago

Female 'Sandwich Generation' Burdened With Care
One third of women aged 50-69 in Ireland are in the 'sandwich generation', providing care to both elderly parents and dependent children, according to a new report released by Trinity College Dublin.
Arrest Follows Skerries Body Discovery
Gardaí in Balbriggan have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a men in his 50s at a house in Mourne Park, Skerries, yesterday evening. The body was found at about 18:00.
Nestlé Create 95 Irish Jobs
95 jobs and paid work experience positions are to be created by Nestlé at the company's Dublin and Limerick plants. The placements are to be filled over the next three years. The move is part of an initiative by the company the help young Europeans find employment.
Halawa Sisters To Be Released
Three sisters from Dublin, who have been detained in Edypt since August, are expected to be released later today. The three siblings of the Halawa family were arrested during a protest march in Cairo during the summer.
O'Brien Welcomes Ryanair Announcement
Fianna Fáil Dublin spokesperson Darragh O'Brien has welcomed the news that Ryanair is to operate nine new routes from Dublin Airports. The additional services will create 300 jobs and support a further 1,000.
Man Questioned Over Dublin Stabbing
A man is being questioned after a man was found stabbed to death at a house in Co Dublin. Michael Gannon, 55, was attacked in his daughter's home at Mourne Park, Skerries, on Thursday evening. It is understood he was babysitting his two grandchildren at the time.
Cook Medical Opens New R&D Centre
Cook Medical has officially opened its new state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) Innovation Centre at its Limerick plant.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 15 2012, 5,113 days ago

'Legal Clarity' Called For On Abortion Issue
It is time to bring legal clarity to the area of medical terminations, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said. Speaking in the Dáil on Thursday, Mr Gilmore also said that he and the Taoiseach would be receiving copies of the report from the expert group on abortion.
Aoife Phelan Murder Accused Granted Legal Aid
A lorry driver accused of the murder of Aoife Phelan in Co Laois last month has been granted free legal aid after a court heard that his haulage business is being wound up.
Arrears Of Buy-To-Let Owners Affecting Tenants
Sheriffs are evicting tenants of buy-to-let properties when owners fall into arrears, housing charity Threshold has claimed. The charity said it is receiving two or three calls a week from desperate renters caught up in the crossfire between landlords and financial institutions.
Shots Fired At House In North Dublin
Dublin Gardaí are seeking a man in connection with shots fired at a house in the north of the city on Wednesday night. The incident occurred on Moatview Avenue in the Priorswood area of Coolock at about 9.40pm.
Student Leader Arrested After Dail Protest
THE president of the country's national student union body was arrested last night following a demonstration in the Dail. About 100 Union of Students in Ireland (USI) members were in the Dail visitors' gallery during a debate on college fees and grants.
NRA Identify 50 Worst Bends On Irish Roads
A list of the “State’s worst bends” , which it plans to eliminate in the interests of safety, has been compiled by the National Roads Authority.
Woman Awarded €2.8m In Civil Sexual Abuse Case
A woman, who was raped and sexually abused as a child by her godfather, has been awarded €2.8m in damages in a civil action she brought to the High Court. Marcella Breslin sued Patrick Gillespie for sexually abusing her when she was aged between 12 and 16 years.
Firefighters Attacked During Blaze In Limerick
Fire crew came under attack on Wednesday night while tackling a blaze on the south side of Limerick. Limerick City Council Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three fire appliances and a crew of 12 fire fighters to attend two houses on fire at Salvia Court in Southill at 8.20pm last night.
Four Telecoms Firms To Pay €854.6m For 4G Licenses
Atotal of €854.6m will be paid to the State by four telecoms companies to buy new licences to offer next generation mobile services. The companies, Vodafone, Eircom's Meteor, Telefonica, which owns O2, and Hutchinson 3G Ireland, will pay an upfront fee and annual charges for usage until 2030.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 15 2011, 5,479 days ago

Second Body Discovered In River Bandon
A second body has been found in the River Bandon as Gardaí continue their murder inquiry. Gardaí are believed to be investigating the disappearance of an Englishman in connection to the murder of Jonathan Duke, 27, in Bandon. On Monday, Mr Duke's body was found in the river in County Cork.
Penrose Resigns Over Barracks Closure
The Labour Minister for Housing has announced his resignation after after a Cabinet meeting discussing the closure of the Army barracks in Mullingar. Mr Penrose described how he was presented with "no alternative" but to resign after a decision during a vabinet meeting to close the barracks.
FF Release Letter Of 'Commitment' To Metro
A Fianna Fail councillor has released an election letter by Leo Varadkar committing to the implementation of the Metro North plan, which he later cancelled.
North's Prison Service To Lose 'Crown'
The Prison Service in the North is again back in the news today after the Justice Minister, David Ford told the Stormont Assembly that the service would have to consider changes to emblems if it was serious about the current fundamental reforms.
Labour Welcomes Retention Of Food Fund
A Labour MEP has welcomed the retention of the €500 million EU food aid scheme, which was facing an 80% cutback because of resistance from member states.
Minister Sorry To See DAA Chief Departure
The Minister for Transport has paid tribute to the outgoing Dublin Airport Authority Chief Executive for his role during a "very challenging time".
Ireland Wins The Four Nations… Of Scrabble
The Irish Scrabble team are celebrating a successful weekend on the tiles after wining the Four Nations Scrabble Tournament this Sunday.
Northern Farmer In Slurry Tank Accident
The dangers of working on the farm are again in focus today after a fresh tragedy has left a Co Londonderry farmer dead.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 15 2010, 5,844 days ago

Ireland 'Under Pressure To Accept Bailout'
The Dáil Government is today vehemently resisting intense pressure from Europe to accept a bailout package.
Shock As RIR Soldier Dies In Afghan Blast
Remembrance Sunday was marked across the UK yesterday, while in NI, it was particularly poignant following news that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment had died in an explosion in Afghanistan.
Speed Cameras Switch On Tonight
A range of new speed cameras are to come into operation from tonight, according to Gardaí.
Gerry Adams To Stand In Co Louth
The President of Sinn Fein, Gerry Adams, is to step down from his role as a Westminster MP and Stormont MLA to stand for election in the Irish Republic. He said he hoped to contest the Louth constituency, near the Irish border.
Labour Welcomes Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi
The President of the Labour Party has welcomed the release from house arrest of the Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Utility Reconnection Fees Could Be Halved
The Commission for Energy Regulation has revealed discussions are taking place that may lead to the halving of gas and electricity reconnection fees.

Irish News on Sat, Nov 15 2008, 6,574 days ago

Retail Sales See Largest Drop In 25 Years
The volume of retail sales in Ireland has fallen in recent months by the largest amount in 25 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The agency says retail sales were down 5.6% during the third quarter of this year, the largest decline since the second quarter of 1983.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 15 2007, 6,940 days ago

Police Held Up During 'IRA' Kildare Hotel Robbery
Former members of the IRA are said to be the chief suspects in a spate of armed robberies on hotels in the midlands, including this morning's raid Co Kildare.
Ombudsman Probes Garda Raid Death
An investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man fell ill and died during a Garda search of his home in Cork on Wednesday night. Gardaí had begun the search at the house in the Gurranabraher area of the city around 7.
Court Appearance On Carlow Murder Charge
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Co Carlow earlier this week. Ciara Campbell, 22, who was originally from Belfast, was found dead in her house in Ardmore Gardens in Carlow town on Monday afternoon. It is believed that she was stabbed to death.
Jobs To Be Lost At Cider Makers
Bulmer's cider factory in Co Tipperary is to shed a substantial number of jobs. Staff have beent told that 140 workers are to lose their jobs at Bulmers facility in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
Union Calls For All-Out Aer Lingus Strike
SIPTU has confirmed that it has applied to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for an all-out strike by all unionised workers at Aer Lingus.
Former Fianna Fáil TD Dies
Former Fianna Fáil TD Hugh Gibbons has died at the age of 91. Dr Gibbons served as a TD in Dáil Éireann for 12 years, from 1965-1977.
Witness Risking Contempt At Tribunal
A witness at the Morris Tribunal is risking contempt of a High Court order and could face daily fines or imprisonment. Frank McBrearty Snr has refused to give evidence at the tribunal probing claims of garda corruption in Donegal.
Dublin Bus Dispute Continues
The Dublin Bus dispute has entered its fourth day with little sign of a resolution. Separate talks between officials from the National Bus and Rail Workers' Union (NBRU) and SIPTU and Dublin Bus management were held with Labour Court Chairman Kevin Duffy on Wednesday morning.
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