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Irish News on Thu, Oct 31 2019, 2,557 days ago

Three Arrested As Garda Seize Semi-Automatic Pistol
Three men have been arrested after Gardaí seized a suspected firearm and ammunition during a search in Dublin. The semi-automatic pistol and ammunition were recovered from a vehicle on Oscar Trayner Road, Dublin 5, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday 30 October.
Heroin Worth £70k Seized At Dublin Airport
A package containing an estimated £70,000 of heroin has been seized at Dublin Airport. The parcel sent from South Africa contained around 650 grams of the substance. It was labelled as 'sampled pulley wheels' and destined for an address in North Dublin. Investigations are ongoing.
Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 14 Year-Old
Gardaí in Athlone are seeking help in finding a 14 year-old missing from Athlone. Ronan Quinn has been missing from the area since Sunday 27 October. When last seen he was wearing a blue jacket, dark tracksuit bottoms, black runners and a baseball cap.
Irish Playwright Tom MacIntyre Dies
Irish playwright Tom MacIntyre has died aged 87. Born in Cavan, he was best known for his theatre work and in particular "The Great Hunger". The award-winning playwright was recognised for his play The Gallant John Joe with the Irish Times/ ESB Irish Theatre Best New Play Award in 2002.
Firms Warned Of Spike In Credit Card Fraud In North Dublin
Gardaí are reminding business owners to be vigilant amid a spike in credit card related fraud in north county Dublin. Five incidents were reported in Balbriggan over the last few days and retailers are now urged to ensure all staff are aware of potentially fraudulent behaviour.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 31 2018, 2,922 days ago

INTO To Meet To Discuss Ballot On Industrial Action
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) executive committee is to meet next week to conduct talks about holding a ballot on industrial action. Members rejected a Government pay offer for new entrants to the profession since 2011.

Irish News on Tue, Oct 31 2017, 3,287 days ago

155,000 Irish Rail Customers To Be Affected By Strike
Around 155,000 Irish Rail customers are expected to be impacted by industrial action on Wednesday, 01 November. Iarnród Éireann Staff are staging one-day of strike action due to a dispute over pay.
Gardai Renew Appeal To Trace Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardai are renewing their appeal for information to trace the whereabouts of a missing teenager from Dublin. Jason Collins, 16, was last see in the Ballyfermot area of the city on 24 October. He is described as 5ft 4" in height, of thin build with blue eyes and short brown hair.
Payments Begin Rolling Out Under Knowledge Transfer Programme
Payments have started rolling out under the Knowledge Transfer Programme, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has announced.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 31 2016, 3,652 days ago

Road Users Urged To 'Be Safe And Be Seen' As Darker Nights Set In
Road users have been urged to 'be safe and be seen' following the clocks going back by one hour over the week. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging road-users to ensure they can be clearly seen when out on the roads as its begins to get darker at night-time.

Irish News on Fri, Oct 31 2014, 4,383 days ago

Motorcyclist Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash
A motorcyclist has died in a three-vehicle collision in Co Donegal. At around 10.30pm on Thursday, the motorcyclist collided with two cars on the N13 at Lisfannon, Burt. The victim, said to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Fined Over Ebola Hoax Scare
A man has appeared in court today (31 October) in connection with an incident on board a Milan to Dublin flight on Thursday. The man, 56, was arrested at Dublin Airport after allegedly claiming he had Ebola.
€800m Loan For SME Businesses Announced
A total of €800m in funding for small and medium sized businesses in Ireland has been secured by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI).
Michael D. Higgins Begins Africa Visit
Michael D. Higgins is to depart tomorrow, 1 November, on an official three-county visit to Africa.
Met Éireann Issues Rain Warning
Met Éireann has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for torrential rain in the west of Ireland, affecting counties Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick. Heavy rain in western areas is due to spread eastwards today, with a clearance developing in the west later this afternoon.
Sinn Féin Calls For Water Charges Protest Support
Sinn Féin's Dublin TDs have called on communities across Ireland to attend Right2Water demonstrations this Saturday, 1 November, in protest against water charges.
Cork City Passes Anti-Fluoride Motion
Cork City Council has passed a motion calling for the immediate cessation of public water fluoridation in Ireland.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 31 2013, 4,748 days ago

Woman's Body Found In Dublin Street
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body in Blanchardstown this morning. According to garda the body of a woman thought to be in her 20s was found in the vicinity of a house in Warrenstown Walk in Blanchardstown, Dublin, on Wednesday morning at around 08:40.
Gardaí Seek Permission To Release Images Of Found Girl
Gardaí have petitioned the High Court for permission to release a photograph of a teenage girl found in Dublin earlier this month. The girl was found in a state of distress in the city centre and is currently receiving care and treatment from the Health Service Executive.
Dublin Water Restrictions To Continue Until 4 Nov
Water restrictions imposed in Dublin last night are expected to continue until Monday 4 November. The restrictions, which cause low pressure and loss of supply, will be in place each evening from 8pm until 7am.
Technology Firms To Create Over 300 Jobs In Ireland
Some 335 new jobs are to be created in Ireland by a number of US and European technology companies, the IDA has announced. The announcement was made on Wednesday as thousands of the world's technology leaders gathered in Dublin for the annual Web Summit.
Danske Bank To Cut 150 Jobs
Danske Bank Ireland has announced it is to cut 150 jobs as a result of a restructuring of its banking operations in Ireland. The bank, formerly known as National Irish Bank, is to withdraw from the personal banking market to focus on its corporate operations.
Search Resumes On Mweelrea Mountain
A search has resumed on Mweelrea Mountain, Co Mayo, for a missing hillwalker. The walker, a male understood to be aged in his 30s, has not been seen since Tuesday night. The man's wife reported him missing.
Ryanair Announce New Routes From Ireland West Airport
Three new Ryanair routes out of Ireland West Airport in Co. Mayo have been announced. From next April new services will operate between the airport and Eindhoven in Holland, Kaunas in Lithuania and Prestwick in Glasgow.
Jobless Figure Drops Below 400,000 For First Time In Four Years
New Central Statistics Office figures reveal that the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance has fallen below 400,000 for the first time in four years.
Gardaí Seize Fireworks In Shannon
Firework worth an estimated €2,000 have been seized by gardaí in Shannon. Officers uncovered a large quantity of fireworks during a planned search as part of Operation Tombola, which was set up to target the sale and supply of fireworks.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 31 2012, 5,113 days ago

Funeral Of Erin Gallagher Takes Place
The funeral of 13-year-old Erin Gallagher has taken place in Stranorlar, Donegal. It is claimed the teen took her own life after she was the victim of cyber-bullying. Her mother Lorraine, sister Shannon and brother Sean James followed the white coffin inside St Mary's Church.
Kenny Condemns Latest Comments By Priory Hall Developer
Dublin Bay North Labour Party TD Seán Kenny has condemned the latest comments by Priory Hall developer Tom McFeely. "Mr. McFeely was quoted in today's papers doing little more than whinging about how he is 'down to his last €1,000'.
Concerns Raised After Reports Of Anti-Social Behaviour Being Planned
Ballyfermot Fianna Fáil representative Daithí de Róiste has said he is extremely concerned about local reports of anti-social behaviour being planned in the area this evening to mark Halloween.
Ash Ireland Calls For 60c Increase On Cigarettes
An anti-smoking group is calling for a 60 cent increase in the price of a packet of cigarettes in December's budget. 900,000 smokers in the country smoke 6 billion cigarettes a year, according to Ash Ireland.
FG Accuses 'No' Vote Campaigners Of Making Up Statistics
Fine Gael Director of Elections for the Children's Referendum Campaign, Minister Leo Varadkar TD, has today said that Kathy Sinnott and others campaigning for a No vote are making up statistics on children in care that are entirely false.
Gardai Find Teenagers Body
The body of teenager Cormac Clare has been found. Gardai have confirmed the 18-year-olds remains were discovered in Rathcoole, Dublin. He disappeared in Naas just over a week ago. A statement said: "Gardai have located the body of Cormac Clare this afternoon. “No further action required.
Gardai Issue Renewed Appeal For Missing Aoife Phelan
Gardai in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal for public assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 30 year old Aoife Phelan. Aoife, who is a native of Cashel, Ballyroan, Portlaoise, met a friend at the Borris Road Roundabout in Portlaoise at about 6.30pm on the 25th October and was last seen at 8.
Man Arrested For Bank Robbery
A man has been arrested this morning in relation to a bank robbery in Rathfarnham Shopping Centre on 11th October. The incident occurred at 2.10pm when a lone raider armed with a shotgun, entered the Bank of Ireland, threatened staff and left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 31 2011, 5,479 days ago

Higgins Ireland's Ninth President
After weeks of campaigning and debates Michael D Higgins has been named as the ninth president of Ireland. The official results came in on Saturday afternoon at Dublin Castle national count centre.
Record Turnout For Dublin Marathon
A record number of people are set to compete in the Dublin Marathon this Halloween with a noted 14,000 contenders; meanwhile motorists are being warned of road closures and diversions.
Garda And PSNI Pay Tribute To Flood Victims
The Garda and members of the PSNI are set to honour those killed during flash floods in Wicklow. Garda Ciarán Jones died on Monday last while trying to help commuters who were stuck in the severe flooding.
Irish Film Heads To Hollywood
American distributors have snapped up a superhero flick filmed entirely in Ireland giving the Irish film industry a much needed boost. 'Death of a Superhero', which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, has been snapped up by distribution companies in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Driving Habits Revealed
New research has revealed shocking statistics about driving and the Irish driver’s habits when behind the wheel. One in three Irish motorists talk on their mobile phones when driving while a further two in five claim to be a better driver than their partners.

Irish News on Fri, Oct 31 2008, 6,574 days ago

Budget Gloom Lifts With Further U-Turn
There has been a further apparent U-turn by the Government over its flagging Budget for 2009.
Night Drivers Told To Watch Out For 'Trick-Or-Treaters'
Drivers across Ireland have been reminded to drive carefully this evening, as thousands of children up and down the country don dark Hallowe'en costumes, and set out trick-or-treating.
Patient's Death Provokes Review Call
Poor communications between general practitioners and hospitals may have contributed to the death of a patient.
Birth Rate Up In First 3 Months Of 2008
There was almost a 10% jump in the number of babies born in Ireland during the first three months of this year, compared to 2007. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office report 19,000 births during January, February and March.
Gaol Follows Family Feud
Arson, a macabre hangman's noose and a bizarre threat of rape all resulted from a domestic row over a will. A Dublin court heard this week that it also led a farmer to threaten another man's life, cause damage costing €43,000 and make the frightening rape threat against his victim's pregnant wife.
Mental Lock-Up Challenge Successful
The Dublin Government faced yet more woes last night as a woman with a history of mental illness won her High Court challenge against her involuntary detention. She has been held in a psychiatric hospital in Dublin, against her will.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 31 2007, 6,940 days ago

Cork Warehouse Robbers Sought
Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a Cork warehouse in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It is understood that three people entered the warehouse at Little Island between 3am and 5am and stole computer equipment. Four employees were also tied up during the raid.
Moneypoint Dispute Settled
The 200 Polish members of the TEEU working on the Moneypoint power station refit in Co. Clare today voted unanimously to accept the settlement terms of their dispute with ZRE. The Polish subcontractor which left them stranded with up to six weeks pay arrears has now gone into liquidation.
Gardaí Bravery Praised As Career Criminal Sent Down
A career robber, who had conducted his own defence and then dramatically changed his plea to guilty, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Patrick McCartan today.
Fault Halts DART
Commuters are facing severe disruption as DART services in south Dublin ground to a halt this morning due to a technical fault in Dun Laoghaire. No trains are operating between Blackrock and Bray, but passengers are being advised that Dublin Bus will honour all valid DART tickets.
Kilkenny Store Damaged In Fire
Fire crews are still at the scene of a fire which broke out at a pet food store beside an animal foods plant in Co Kilkenny in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Beach Angling May Be All Washed Up
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has issued detailed proposals making it the first local authority in Ireland seeking to ban beach angling. As a result, fishermen who use Killiney's beach are all ‘wound up’ – and are now opposing the plans to ban beach fishing in south County Dublin.
Missing Dublin Schoolboy Case Revisited
Twenty-one years on, a fresh campaign has been launched for information about missing Dublin schoolboy Philip Cairns. Philip, who was 13 at the time he vanished, was last seen on the Ballyroan Road in Rathfarnham on October 23, 1986. The schoolboy had left Coláiste Éanna secondary school at 12.
Light Bulb Row Sparks Suspensions
Around 20 electricians have been suspended by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in a dispute over who changes light bulbs. The electricians from Cork University Hospital, St Finbarr's Hospital, Kerry General Hospital in Tralee and Mallow General Hospital in Cork were suspended on Tuesday evening.
Cross-Border School Attendance Row Gathers Pace
The N I Assembly Education Minister is under increasing pressure over schools allocating places to children from another jurisdiction. The Assembly has heard that there were 455 pupils attending schools in Northern Ireland last year who were not residents of the province.
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