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Irish News on Tue, May 31 2022, 1,461 days ago
Belfast's Top Museum Options In 2022
While some people visit Northern Ireland to sample its fishing locations or to venture to Banbridge to take in the Game Of Thrones studio tour, others are intrigued by its rich history and tradition.
While some people visit Northern Ireland to sample its fishing locations or to venture to Banbridge to take in the Game Of Thrones studio tour, others are intrigued by its rich history and tradition.
Irish News on Fri, May 31 2019, 2,557 days ago
Renewed Appeal For Missing Dublin Man Gerard Taylor
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Gerard Taylor, who has been missing for almost a week. Mr Taylor, 55, was last seen when he left his home in Sandyford at around 9am on Saturday, 25 May.
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Gerard Taylor, who has been missing for almost a week. Mr Taylor, 55, was last seen when he left his home in Sandyford at around 9am on Saturday, 25 May.
Irish News on Thu, May 31 2018, 2,922 days ago
Gender Equality Must Be Central To Budget 2019 - FF
Gender equality must be central to Budget 2019, Fianna Fáil's Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath, has said. Deputy McGrath called on Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, to make progress on the recommendation to prepare an Equality Budget Statement as part of Budget 2019.
Gender equality must be central to Budget 2019, Fianna Fáil's Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath, has said. Deputy McGrath called on Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, to make progress on the recommendation to prepare an Equality Budget Statement as part of Budget 2019.
Irish News on Wed, May 31 2017, 3,287 days ago
Man's Body Discovered In Waterford Flat
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man's body in Waterford. According to reports, the body was found at 9.20am at a flat on Wellington Street today, 31 May. Gardaí attended the scene and the State Pathologist has been notified.
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man's body in Waterford. According to reports, the body was found at 9.20am at a flat on Wellington Street today, 31 May. Gardaí attended the scene and the State Pathologist has been notified.
Early Years Workers To Take Action Over Sector's Staffing Crisis
Early Years workers are set to embark on a social media campaign to highlight the staffing crisis facing the sector. SIPTU members worked as Early Years educators will embark on the #WhoValuesUs campaign during International Children's Day on Thursday, 01 June.
Early Years workers are set to embark on a social media campaign to highlight the staffing crisis facing the sector. SIPTU members worked as Early Years educators will embark on the #WhoValuesUs campaign during International Children's Day on Thursday, 01 June.
Missing Cork Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing 52-year-old man from Cork has been found 'safe and well', garda have reported. John Ryan was last seen in the Shanakiel area of Cork City on Wednesday, 24 May. However, Mr Ryan has now been located and no further action is required.
A missing 52-year-old man from Cork has been found 'safe and well', garda have reported. John Ryan was last seen in the Shanakiel area of Cork City on Wednesday, 24 May. However, Mr Ryan has now been located and no further action is required.
Irish News on Tue, May 31 2016, 3,652 days ago
Appeal Issued Over 1991 Abduction Of Charles Brooke Pickard
Gardaí in Killarney have issued an appeal for information following the abduction and disappearance of Charles Brooke Pickard in 1991. On Friday, 26 April 1991, Mr Pickard was abducted by a number of men and driven away in his van from the White Strand at Castlecove, Co Kerry.
Gardaí in Killarney have issued an appeal for information following the abduction and disappearance of Charles Brooke Pickard in 1991. On Friday, 26 April 1991, Mr Pickard was abducted by a number of men and driven away in his van from the White Strand at Castlecove, Co Kerry.
New Order Gives Policing Authority Power To Appoint Civilian Garda Staff
A new order has been introduced to allow the Policing Authority to directly appoint civilian staff within An Garda Síochána.
A new order has been introduced to allow the Policing Authority to directly appoint civilian staff within An Garda Síochána.
Amazon Announces 500 New Jobs In Ireland
Online retailer Amazon is to create 500 new jobs over the next two years at a number of its Dublin facilities. The jobs will include data centre technicians, software engineers and customer support staff.
Online retailer Amazon is to create 500 new jobs over the next two years at a number of its Dublin facilities. The jobs will include data centre technicians, software engineers and customer support staff.
€3 In Humanitarian Funding For Syria Announced
Ireland is to provide €3 million of humanitarian funding in response to the ongoing crisis in Syria. The funding was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, and the Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid, Joe McHugh.
Ireland is to provide €3 million of humanitarian funding in response to the ongoing crisis in Syria. The funding was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, and the Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid, Joe McHugh.
Cigarettes, Drugs And Cash Seized In Dundalk Raids
Revenue and garda officers have seized 20,000 illegal cigarettes, a quantity of drugs and cash during two searches in Dundalk, Co Louth.
Revenue and garda officers have seized 20,000 illegal cigarettes, a quantity of drugs and cash during two searches in Dundalk, Co Louth.
Renewed Appeal For Marcin Michalak
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information over the whereabouts of 35-year-old Polish-national Marcin Michalak. Mr Michalak was last seen at a supermarket in Maynooth on Sunday, 17 April.
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information over the whereabouts of 35-year-old Polish-national Marcin Michalak. Mr Michalak was last seen at a supermarket in Maynooth on Sunday, 17 April.
Woman In Court Over Gareth Hutch Murder
A woman aged in her 40s has appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Gareth Hutch. Mr Hutch was shot and killed in an incident at Avondale House Apartment complex, off Parnell Street on Tuesday, 24 May.
A woman aged in her 40s has appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Gareth Hutch. Mr Hutch was shot and killed in an incident at Avondale House Apartment complex, off Parnell Street on Tuesday, 24 May.
Irish News on Fri, May 31 2013, 4,748 days ago
10gen Opens Its EMEA Headquarters
10gen, the MongoDB company, officially opened its EMEA headquarters in Dublin today and launched a recruitment campaign for positions in Engineering, Sales, HR, Legal and Finance.
10gen, the MongoDB company, officially opened its EMEA headquarters in Dublin today and launched a recruitment campaign for positions in Engineering, Sales, HR, Legal and Finance.
Man Charged Over Death Of Gerard Delaney
A man has appeared in court charged with the death of Gerard Delaney on St Stephen's Day in 2011. 19-year-old Dean Crinnion of Blackwater Grove, Togher in Cork, was also charged with affray and with producing a knife during a fight.
A man has appeared in court charged with the death of Gerard Delaney on St Stephen's Day in 2011. 19-year-old Dean Crinnion of Blackwater Grove, Togher in Cork, was also charged with affray and with producing a knife during a fight.
Attempted Shooting At Offaly Gym
An investigation is underway in Offaly after an attempted shooting. At around 9.30pm on Thursday night, a male dressed in army fatigues and a balaclava entered a sports gym and attempted to fire shots at another man. The gun failed to discharge.
An investigation is underway in Offaly after an attempted shooting. At around 9.30pm on Thursday night, a male dressed in army fatigues and a balaclava entered a sports gym and attempted to fire shots at another man. The gun failed to discharge.
Man Critical After Tallaght Shooting
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Tallaght in Dublin. The shooting happened outside a shopping centre on St Dominic's Road shortly before 10pm on Thursday night.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Tallaght in Dublin. The shooting happened outside a shopping centre on St Dominic's Road shortly before 10pm on Thursday night.
Jack And Emily Remain Most Popular Baby Names
Jack and Emily were the most popular babies’ names registered in 2012, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Jack retains the top position it held since 2007. Emily also retains the top position it held in 2011 coming from eighth place in 2007 and fifth place in 2008.
Jack and Emily were the most popular babies’ names registered in 2012, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Jack retains the top position it held since 2007. Emily also retains the top position it held in 2011 coming from eighth place in 2007 and fifth place in 2008.
Labour Opposes Calls For CCTV Cameras To Be Installed In Creches
Labour Party T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway, has opposed calls for the installation of CCTV cameras in creches, which have come in the aftermath of RTE's Prime Time programme 'Breach of Trust,' which documented abuses occurring in private childcare facilities.
Labour Party T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway, has opposed calls for the installation of CCTV cameras in creches, which have come in the aftermath of RTE's Prime Time programme 'Breach of Trust,' which documented abuses occurring in private childcare facilities.
Call for Clarity On Water Service Jobs
Fianna Fáil has called on the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to immediately clarify the job security of the 4,200 people currently employed in water services nationwide.
Fianna Fáil has called on the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to immediately clarify the job security of the 4,200 people currently employed in water services nationwide.
Irish News on Thu, May 31 2012, 5,113 days ago
Citizens Cast Vote On Fiscal Treaty
Irish people will vote today on a European fiscal treaty designed to strengthen the euro. Around 3.1 million people will have the right to vote, and the results will begin to be announced on Friday morning.
Irish people will vote today on a European fiscal treaty designed to strengthen the euro. Around 3.1 million people will have the right to vote, and the results will begin to be announced on Friday morning.
Son Charged With Mother's Death
A 31-year-old male has been charged with assaulting and causing severe harm to his mother who was killed in an incident at her home in Co Kilkenny last Friday. Niall Stapleton from Kilfane, Thomastown, was arrested after the funeral of his mother, Siobhán Stapleton, 51.
A 31-year-old male has been charged with assaulting and causing severe harm to his mother who was killed in an incident at her home in Co Kilkenny last Friday. Niall Stapleton from Kilfane, Thomastown, was arrested after the funeral of his mother, Siobhán Stapleton, 51.
Highest Number Of Births Recorded In 2009
There were 75,554 children born in Ireland during 2009, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This was the highest number of births recorded since 1891 when there were 76,877 children born in the 26 counties.
There were 75,554 children born in Ireland during 2009, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This was the highest number of births recorded since 1891 when there were 76,877 children born in the 26 counties.
Two Men Arrested After Stabbing Attack
Two men have been arrested following an attack in Galway last night. A 36-year-old man was stabbed and taken to University College Hospital for treatment. Gardaí were called to Mallon avenue in Mervue at around 9pm. The two suspects have been taken to Mill Street Garda Station.
Two men have been arrested following an attack in Galway last night. A 36-year-old man was stabbed and taken to University College Hospital for treatment. Gardaí were called to Mallon avenue in Mervue at around 9pm. The two suspects have been taken to Mill Street Garda Station.
FF Calls For Promotional Measures For Food Producers To Be Increased
European Union farm products are unique in their quality and diversity, however in an open global market, merely producing excellent food and drink is not enough.
European Union farm products are unique in their quality and diversity, however in an open global market, merely producing excellent food and drink is not enough.
Attack On Sinn Féin Dublin Office Condemned
Sinn Féin has condemned an attack on the constituency office of Deputy Leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald this morning. A hoax pipebomb, left at the front door, was discovered by a Sinn Féin constituency office worker as she arrived at the office on Dublin’s North Strand.
Sinn Féin has condemned an attack on the constituency office of Deputy Leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald this morning. A hoax pipebomb, left at the front door, was discovered by a Sinn Féin constituency office worker as she arrived at the office on Dublin’s North Strand.
World No Tobacco Day Launches
Today has been designated as World No Tobacco Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). "On this day we should remember that tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Today has been designated as World No Tobacco Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). "On this day we should remember that tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Irish News on Tue, May 31 2011, 5,479 days ago
Ireland's State Visitors Generate 38,000 Articles Worldwide
The visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama generated at least €298 million worth of publicity through some 37,795 separate print and broadcast pieces, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has revealed.
The visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama generated at least €298 million worth of publicity through some 37,795 separate print and broadcast pieces, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has revealed.
Threat of Cancellation To Aer Lingus Services
Aer Lingus have today announced that it has been served with notice of industrial action by the IALPA branch of the IMPACT trade union representing Pilots at the airline.
Aer Lingus have today announced that it has been served with notice of industrial action by the IALPA branch of the IMPACT trade union representing Pilots at the airline.
New Legislation Makes Running A Business Cheaper, Says Bruton
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has published “Pillar A” of the new Companies Bill, which will make it cheaper and easier to start and run a business.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has published “Pillar A” of the new Companies Bill, which will make it cheaper and easier to start and run a business.
Irish Ship Prepares To Sail In Second Gaza Flotilla
On today's anniversary of the attack by Israeli commandos on the Freedom Flotilla, an Irish Ship to Gaza spokesperson and Free Gaza Movement member has reaffirmed the commitment of Irish human rights activists to participate in a second flotilla.
On today's anniversary of the attack by Israeli commandos on the Freedom Flotilla, an Irish Ship to Gaza spokesperson and Free Gaza Movement member has reaffirmed the commitment of Irish human rights activists to participate in a second flotilla.
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