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Irish News on Mon, Apr 8 2024, 730 days ago

PSNI Investigating Fatal Collision Near Bready, Co Tyrone
An investigation has been launched following a fatal road traffic collision near Bready, Co Tyrone. At around 1.40pm on Sunday, 07 April, police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on the Victoria Road.
O'Dowd Rules Out Introduction Of Water Charges In NI
Minister for Infrastructure John O'Dowd has ruled out the introduction of household water charges in Northern Ireland.
Appeal For Information On Crossmaglen Weapons Seizure
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information on a cache of weapons recovered in a search operation in Crossmaglen in October, 2023. The proactive search operation took place in the Monog Road area on 30 and 31 October 2023.
Over 660 Motorists Found Speeding Over Easter Bank Holidays
More than 660 motorists were caught breaking the speed limit across the Causeway Coast and Glens during the Easter bank holiday weekend – an increase of 22% from 2022.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 8 2019, 2,557 days ago

Female Cyclist Dies In Cork Collision
A cyclist has been killed following a collision in west Cork. The woman was involved in a fatal crash with a car in Aghills, Skibbereen at around 1pm on Sunday 07 April. She is believed to have been in her late 40s and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Killed In Wicklow Crash
A man has died following a road collision in County Wicklow. Aged in his 40s, the man was walking near a restaurant in Laragh shortly after 2am on Sunday 07 April when he was struck by a car. The driver was uninjured.
Labour Urge Govt To Up Local Gardaí Numbers
The Labour Party has issued a call for government to increase the number of gardaí officers patrolling local communities. It comes after a shooting in Belcamp, north Dublin on Friday 05 April when a man sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Sinn Fein: Irish Unity Is Within Grasp
Sinn Fein's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said that Brexit is a catalyst for an Irish Unity referendum, pushing many towards the prospect of remaining in the European Union.
Ireland's Solidarity On The 25th Commemoration Of The Rwanda Genocide
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has issued a message of solidarity to the people of Rwanda on the 25th Commemoration of the Genocide. The 100 days of slaughter in 1994 claimed the lives of over 800,000 people, when ethnic Hutu extremists targeted members of the minority Tutsi community.
One Arrest As Gardai Seize Drugs Worth €100k
A man has been arrested by gardaí after a significant drugs seizure with an estimated street value of €100,000. Officers stopped a car on the Grange Road in Rathfarnham on the afternoon of Saturday 06 April. Upon searching the vehicle they found cannabis worth around €5000.
Ireland Men's Qualify For 2020 World Rugby Sevens
The Ireland Men's 7's are set to be one of the 15 core teams competing in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It comes after they defeated Hong Kong 28-7 on Sunday, following a 19-10 win over Germany earlier in the qualifiers. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, T.D.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 8 2016, 3,652 days ago

Environment Minister Urges Parties To Meet Irish Water Workers
Environment Minister Alan Kelly has urged all political parties to meet with Irish Water workers to ease their concerns over their future livelihood.
Ryanair Cancels Over 100 Flights Following Italian ATC Strike
Ryanair has cancelled over 100 flights scheduled to and from Italy tomorrow, 09 April due to a strike by Italian air traffic controllers (ATC). A total of 108 flights have been halted due to what Ryanair described as 'unjustified strikes'.
WIT Secures €2.5m Expansion Investment From Enterprise Ireland
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has secured a €2.5 million investment from Enterprise Ireland to expand its incubation facilities in ArcLabs Waterford. The 1,000m2 extension will be developed on WIT's Carriganore campus.
Man Dies After Car Hits Wall In Co Meath
A man has died after his car collided into a wall in Co Meath. The incident happened at around 4:55pm at Clownstown on the Dunshauhlin to Navan road yesterday, 07 April. The victim, aged in his 30's, was seriously injured and taken to Navan General Hospital. However, he was later pronounced dead.
PSNI Appeal After Missing Couple Spotted At Dublin Airport
Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for help to trace a missing couple after they were seen at Dublin Airport. Chelsea McGarry, 17, and Daire McIlroy, 21, are believed to be in each others company and have been missing since Tuesday, 29 March.
Ferris Calls On Agriculture Minister To 'Do His Job' For Beef Farmers
Sinn Féin's Martin Ferris has hit out at Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney for failing to "stand up" for Irish beef farmers.
Three Irish Universities Listed Among Top 150 Young Institutions
Three Irish universities have been ranked as among the top 150 young institutions in the world.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 8 2015, 4,018 days ago

Man Dies After Falling From Apartment In Dublin
A man has died after falling from an apartment block in Dublin. The incident happened at around 4am at the Lymewood Mews apartments in Northwood, Dublin. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene. Gardai in Ballymun are currently investigating the incident.
Woman's Body Found In Co Wicklow
A post-mortem is to be carried out on the body of a woman discovered dead in County Wicklow on Tuesday. Gardaí found the body in a shed in Killoughter, following the disappearance of 17-year-old Anne Shortfall, who has been missing since last Friday.
IPU Warns Parents Not To Give Children Under 12 Codeine-Containing Medicines
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is warning parents not to treat children below 12 years old with codeine-containing medicines for coughs and colds because of the risk of serious side-effects.
Gardaí Renew Appeal For Missing Teenager From Galway
Gardaí at Salthill have renewed their appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Yulissa Stoica, 15, from Ballymoneen Road in Knocknacarra, went missing on Friday. She is described as 5ft 7inches in height, slight build with long brown hair and blue eyes.
Sinn Féin Launches Bill To Abolish Water Charges
Sinn Féin has launched the Water Services Repeal Bill. Finance spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty said the party is committed to scrapping the charges. He said: "This is the bill which we will enact in order to do that.
Man Released Following Fatal Hit-And-Run In Dublin
A man who was arrested over a fatal hit-and-run in Dublin has been released without charge. A two-year-old girl was killed in the incident on the North Road in Phoenix Park at approximately 6.30pm on Monday. She died at Temple Street Children's Hospital.
Pyrite Remediation Scheme Branded 'Grossly Inadequate'
Only 5 homes riddled with pyrite have been fixed under the Pyrire Remediation Scheme, Fianna Fáil has confirmed. The number was confirmed by the Minister for Housing Paudie Coffey in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 8 2014, 4,383 days ago

Longford 'In Dire Need Of Jobs'
Longford in the Midlands is in "dire need of jobs investment", Sinn Féin's EU candidate for the Midlands Northwest, Matt Carthy, has said. Deputy Carthy made the call at the launch of the party's proposals for small and medium enterprises.
Hospital Redevelopment Plan Submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a €16m redevelopment of Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross, Dublin. The application lays out a plan for 36 single-occupancy rooms that would redevelop the hospital's residential hospice and re-equip day care and community support.
Sinn Féin To Table Wind Turbine Regulation Bill
Sinn Féin will introduce the second stage debate Wind Turbine Regulations Bill 2014 during it's Private Members time this week.
Action Urged On Rising Electricity Prices
The government has been urged to intervene and stall rising electricity prices. Electricity prices in Ireland are now $% higher than the EU average, with some areas being as much as 14% higher, according to the latest figures from SEAI.
Call Made For 'Immediate Action' On Psychiatric Services Crisis
The Government has been criticised for ignoring warnings about an escalating crisis in north Dublin's psychiatric services.
Housing Report Underlines 'Need For Action'
The recent report from the Housing Agency, which showed that almost 40,000 new homes will be needed in Dublin over the next four years, underlines the need for action to address the housing crisis, Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has said.
Rehab Independent Consultant Appoint Welcomed
News of the appointment of an independent management consultant by Rehab has been welcomed by Fine Gael.
Security Alert At Dublin Garda Station
A garda station in Dublin has been evacuated following the discovery of a suspect package, understood to have been addressed to Justice Minister Alan Shatter. According to reports, the package was discovered by staff at a sorting office, who alerted garda, and triggered a security alert.
President Higgins Begins State Visit To UK
President Michael D Higgins has started his first official State visit to the UK. The President and his wife arrived in London on Monday evening.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 8 2013, 4,748 days ago

Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar is to resume in Galway today. Savita, an Indian dentist, died from blood poisoning on 28 October last year after doctors at the University College Hospital Galway refused to terminate her 17-week long pregnancy.
Law For Politicians Needs To Be Urgently Addressed - Higgins
Senator Lorraine Higgins has said that the law exempting Oireacthas members from certain offences is archaic, and needs to be urgently addressed. Her call comes in the wake of reports that some Oireachtas members have sought to have penalty points removed from their driving licence.
FSO To Publish Complaints Record
Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath TD has received confirmation from Finance Minister Michael Noonan that the Financial Services Ombudsman (FSO) will be given the power to publish the complaints record of individual financial service providers.
INMO Launches New Initiative
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has launched a new initiative entitled 'Ward Watch'. This new initiative will be published on a daily basis, in tandem with the long standing Trolley Watch, resulting in a new combined overall measure of hospital overcrowding.
Woman Dies In Cork Crash
A woman has died following a single vehicle road crash in Co Cork. The incident occurred on a round-about leading into Skibbereen town at approximately 1.45am on Monday. One man and three women were also injured in the collision.
Gardai Call For Witnesses Following Dublin Shooting
Gardai are calling for witnesses following the murder of a Dublin man in Co Kildare on Saturday. Jamie Lindsey, 20, was fatally shot near his home in Coneybro estate in Athy. It is believed the victim was the target of a local drugs gang.
Stanley Calls For Govt To Be Honest About Water Charges
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley, party Spokesperson on the Environment, is accusing Fine Gael and Labour of dancing to Fianna Fáil's and the Troika's tune on water charges.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 8 2011, 5,479 days ago

Woman Critical After Dublin Stabbing
A 44-year-old woman found with stab wounds at her home in Dublin is fighting for her life. The incident happened shortly after midnight last night at a house in Donaghmeade Park, Coolock, north Dublin. She was taken to Beaumont Hospital.
Garda Continue Search For Roscommon Robbers
Gardaí at Castlerea are investigating a robbery and abduction which took place on Wednesday at Clonfad, Co. Roscommon. Between the hours of 11pm and 8am, four masked men entered a private house adjoining a Post Office and tied up the male resident.
Drivers Risk Newry 'Bomb Run'
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today. There are two new security alerts underway this morning, just hours after Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect device found in Co Londonderry on Thursday morning.
Crisis Looms As Hauliers Vote To Withdraw Services
Hauliers attending this weekend’s Annual Conference of the Irish Road Haulage Association will vote on a motion to withdraw their services nationwide in protest at the Government’s failure to address the impact of rising fuel costs on their business.
Northern Assembly Nominations Revealed
Around half the politicians whose names were put forward today for election as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) at Stormont, will actually make it to a seat.
EU To Address Portugal's Bailout
Portugal has been told to employ new economic measures if it wants an EU/IMF bailout. Eurozone Finance Ministers said the country will have to go beyond initial proposals made by its outgoing government. EU Finance Ministers are meeting in Hungary today to discuss the latest bailout.
Fáilte For Queen's Dublin Visit
As details of the first reigning Monarch's visit to the Irish Republic emerged yesterday, polarized division has emerged. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has welcomed the planned trip by the Queen to Dublin's Croke Park, during her landmark state visit to Ireland in May.
Bruton Welcomes Strong Employment Growth
An event bringing together business representatives for investors with access to over €250 million for new ventures has taken place in Dublin.
Killer's 25-Year Term Means '24 Months'
A killer smiled at relatives in a Belfast court on Friday after he was sentenced to 25 years for a sectarian murder in 1973, knowing that he will serve only two years under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
Major Dublin Housing Project Approved
Plans for a major housing scheme in Dublin have been approved by Dublin City Council. The development will comprise eight residential buildings ranging in height from three to five-storeys over basement car parking and accommodating 184 dwellings. According to the website <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 8 2010, 5,844 days ago

Kayakers Drown In Waterford
Two men in their 20s have drowned after becoming trapped while kayaking in Co Waterford last night. According to reports this morning, the two men got into difficulty while kayaking in the River Clodagh, a tributary of the River Suir, at Portlaw. The bodies of the men were recovered last night.
'Police Pursuit' Drowning Probed
Local political representatives have been quick to show their sympathy after the tragic death of a young teenager in a 'hot pursuit' incident by the PSNI. He drowned while fleeing from police officers in Londonderry.
Dail Sheltering 'Wrong Doers': Sinn Féin
Developers are being protected at the expense of the ordinary citizen.
Maths 'Bonus' Gets Reserved Welcome
The addition of 'bonus points' for passing maths as part of the Leaving Certificate has been broadly welcomed despite reservations from unions and Opposition politicians.
O'Leary Criticises NI Gov Over City Airport Extension
Ryaniar boss Michael O'Leary has criticised the Northern Ireland Government for its decision to refer a runway extension at Belfast City Airport to a public inquiry.
Kennedy Slams Ryanair Baggage Charge Hike
Fianna Fail TD Michael Kennedy has attacked the latest decision by Ryanair to increase baggage charges during the summer period, calling the move “blatant hypocrisy”.
IFA Welcome Sheep Sector Boost
The Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) President has welcomed an announcement of an extra €18m per year to help farmers struggling in the sheep sector. Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith announced the new funding today, which would come from unused CAP funds.
UU Leader Stands For South Antrim
Ulster Unionist boss, Sir Reg Empey will fight the DUP's Rev Willie McCrea for the South Antrim Westminster seat at next month's UK General Election. Ulster Unionist party members in the North chose Sir Reg as their Parliamentary candidate last night.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 8 2009, 6,209 days ago

Garda Dies From Injuries While On Duty
Garda Robert McCallion, the 29-year-Garda who was injured in an incident in Co Donegal last month has died in hospital. Garda McCallion from Swinford in Co Mayo, died shortly after 4pm yesterday afternoon surrounded by his family at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.
Levies To Be Permanent Says Lenihan
The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has said on national radio that the doubled income levies are to be made permanent taxes.
Shot Fired During Bungled Security Van Raid
Four men have been arrested following a bungled raid on a security van at a post office in Dublin today. Gardaí in Store Street made the arrests after the attempted robbery at a post office on Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 at approximately 9.20am this morning.
Over 100 Kilos of Cannabis Recovered
Two men have been arrested in connection with a massive drugs haul in Dublin following a stop and search.
Lenihan's Six Strenuous Steps To Recovery
The emergency budget - dubbed the budget from hell - has been announced, with the Finance minister outlining six steps to recovery.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 8 2008, 6,574 days ago

Twelve Years For Rapist
A man has been given 12 years for raping two teenage girls who were babysitting for a friend. George Keyes, 39, of Waterfront Apartments, Portarlinton, Co Laois, had taken a cocktail of amphetamines, cannabis, ecstasy and alcohol.
Man Guilty Of Stabbing Brother 12 Times
A man has been found guilty of stabbing his brother over a childhood insult. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for less than five hours before finding Patrick McDonagh , 27, of Bridge Court Roslevan, Ennis, guilty of manslaughter.
Leaving Leaders To Meet At Boyne Site
Northern Ireland's First Minister and the Taoiseach are in talks to meet at the site of the Battle of the Boyne Heritage Centre on Bertie Ahern's last day in office. The proposal is reportedly being discussed by the two administrations.
Gardaí Investigate Limerick Body
Gardaí are investigating the scene where a body of a young man was found on waste ground near Limerick city on Monday. A post mortem on the body is going ahead today. The victim was found in a shallow grave near the city's railway line adjacent to Hyde Road yesterday.
Meath Council To Push For Hospital
Meath County Councillors have welcomed the recommendation that the new North East hospital be located in Navan. The council said it will try to ensure that the planning process for the 750-bed, €650 million hospital "goes through as quickly as possible".
Shannon Anti-War Protestor Deported From US
An anti-war protestor who allegedly attacked a US military plane at Shannon Airport five years ago has been prevented from entering the United States.
Bertie For President
Bertie Ahern has been mooted as one of a number of possible candidates for the new position of EU President. Hans-Gert Pottering, the current president of the European Parliament, was speaking after holding talks at government buildings yesterday on the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum.
Report Issues Cancer Warning For Sunbed Users
A report has issued the stark warning that sunbed users could be increasing their risk of developing malignant melanoma by 75 per cent.
African Academics Visit For Conference
The reduction of poverty in Africa’s developing countries will be the subject of a conference later today. President Mary McAleese is to open the four-day event for the Irish-African Partnership Research Capacity Building (IAPRCB).
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