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Irish News on Thu, Mar 19 2020, 2,191 days ago
Man Charged In Connection With Robbery And Fatal Collision
A man, aged in his 20s, is due to appear before Dun Laoghaire District Court charged in connection with a robbery and fatal traffic collision on 10 March, 2020. Two women, aged in their 50s, were struck by a car as it fled the scene of a robbery in Killiney earlier this month.
A man, aged in his 20s, is due to appear before Dun Laoghaire District Court charged in connection with a robbery and fatal traffic collision on 10 March, 2020. Two women, aged in their 50s, were struck by a car as it fled the scene of a robbery in Killiney earlier this month.
Irish News on Tue, Mar 19 2019, 2,557 days ago
Gardaí Find Body In Search For Missing Belfast Woman
A body has been recovered from the water in Carlingford, County Louth in the search for a woman missing from Northern Ireland. 30-year-old Ruth Maguire went missing from a hen party at around 11.30pm on Saturday evening, 16 March.
A body has been recovered from the water in Carlingford, County Louth in the search for a woman missing from Northern Ireland. 30-year-old Ruth Maguire went missing from a hen party at around 11.30pm on Saturday evening, 16 March.
Gardaí Ombudsman Seeks Witnesses To Fatal Louth Crash
The Gardaí watchdog has launched an appeal for witnesses to a crash in County Louth in which two men from Northern Ireland died. The single vehicle collision happened on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath just after midnight yesterday, Monday 18 March.
The Gardaí watchdog has launched an appeal for witnesses to a crash in County Louth in which two men from Northern Ireland died. The single vehicle collision happened on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath just after midnight yesterday, Monday 18 March.
Man Dies In Westmeath Motorway Crash, 11 Others Injured
A man has died and 11 others have been injured following a collision on the M6 in County Westmeath. The five vehicle crash happened on the M6, just after junction five on Sunday 17 March. A man in his 60's, who was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man has died and 11 others have been injured following a collision on the M6 in County Westmeath. The five vehicle crash happened on the M6, just after junction five on Sunday 17 March. A man in his 60's, who was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dublin Among 20 Most Expensive Cities Worldwide
Dublin has been ranked as the 19th most expensive country in the world. Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore were tied for the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.
Dublin has been ranked as the 19th most expensive country in the world. Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore were tied for the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.
Over 1m Cigarettes Seized In Dublin Port
Revenue officers have seized just over one million smuggled cigarettes in Dublin Port. The unstamped cigarettes were discovered with the assistance of revenue detector dogs and a mobile x-ray scanner when officers conducted an examination of freight which arrived from Rotterdam.
Revenue officers have seized just over one million smuggled cigarettes in Dublin Port. The unstamped cigarettes were discovered with the assistance of revenue detector dogs and a mobile x-ray scanner when officers conducted an examination of freight which arrived from Rotterdam.
Public Consultation Launched On National Cyber Security Strategy
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D, has launched a public consultation on a new strategy to protect individuals, businesses and Ireland's national security from cyber-attacks.
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D, has launched a public consultation on a new strategy to protect individuals, businesses and Ireland's national security from cyber-attacks.
Social Democrats Pledge To Enact Change For People Living With Disabilities
Local candidates for the Social Democrats have pledged to enact change for people living with disabilities by fully endorsing manifesto commitments promoted by the Disability Federation of Ireland.
Local candidates for the Social Democrats have pledged to enact change for people living with disabilities by fully endorsing manifesto commitments promoted by the Disability Federation of Ireland.
Irish News on Thu, Mar 19 2015, 4,018 days ago
New Co Roscommon Water Treatment Plant Complete
A new "interim" water treatment plant has been completed in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, which could see more than 6,000 households have their boil-water notices lifted.
A new "interim" water treatment plant has been completed in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, which could see more than 6,000 households have their boil-water notices lifted.
Garda Ombudsman To Investigate Pepper Spray Incident
Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission has confirmed it is investigating an alleged incident in which a garda officer used pepper spray on a handcuffed homeless man. The incident occurred last Friday on a busy street in Dublin city centre and was captured on a mobile phone video by a bystander.
Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission has confirmed it is investigating an alleged incident in which a garda officer used pepper spray on a handcuffed homeless man. The incident occurred last Friday on a busy street in Dublin city centre and was captured on a mobile phone video by a bystander.
Dublin School Warns Parents After Pupils Approached By Men In Car
A Dublin secondary school has written to parents after two pupils were allegedly approached by two men in a black car last week. According to reports the pupils of Hartstown Community College were approached by the men in a black car at about 20:30 as they walked on Hartstown Road.
A Dublin secondary school has written to parents after two pupils were allegedly approached by two men in a black car last week. According to reports the pupils of Hartstown Community College were approached by the men in a black car at about 20:30 as they walked on Hartstown Road.
Mortgage-To-Rent Scheme Has 'Effectively Collapsed' - FF
The Government's "mortgage-to-rent" scheme has "effectively collapsed" according to Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson Michael McGrath.
The Government's "mortgage-to-rent" scheme has "effectively collapsed" according to Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson Michael McGrath.
New Speed Limit Guidelines Published
Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has announced new guidelines for speed limits for rural roads and housing estates.
Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has announced new guidelines for speed limits for rural roads and housing estates.
Appeal Issued For Missing Tipperary Man
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing missing Tipperary man John Esmonde. The 38-year-old has been missing since around 22:00 on Wednesday 11 March. When last seen he was wearing a dark jacket, blue denim trousers and a black woollen hat.
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing missing Tipperary man John Esmonde. The 38-year-old has been missing since around 22:00 on Wednesday 11 March. When last seen he was wearing a dark jacket, blue denim trousers and a black woollen hat.
Investigation Launched After Man Drives Into A&E Doors
Gardaí are investigating an incident after a man allegedly drove his car into the doors of the Accident and Emergency Department of the Regional Hospital Waterford. Garda said it is trying to establish why the man drove his car into the doors of the facility shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
Gardaí are investigating an incident after a man allegedly drove his car into the doors of the Accident and Emergency Department of the Regional Hospital Waterford. Garda said it is trying to establish why the man drove his car into the doors of the facility shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
Wind Farm Support Staff To Stage Work Stoppage
Staff at one of Ireland's largest wind farm service providers are to stage a 72-hour work stoppage in a dispute over pay increases and cuts to allowances.
Staff at one of Ireland's largest wind farm service providers are to stage a 72-hour work stoppage in a dispute over pay increases and cuts to allowances.
Garda Investigate Co Kildare Field Body Find
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body in a field in Co Kildare on Wednesday afternoon. A post-mortem is due to be carried out today, but garda have said that initial investigations suggest the man "died violently".
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body in a field in Co Kildare on Wednesday afternoon. A post-mortem is due to be carried out today, but garda have said that initial investigations suggest the man "died violently".
Irish News on Wed, Mar 19 2014, 4,383 days ago
Consistency Needed In Bank Handling Of Mortgage Arrears
Greater consistency is needed in how different banks handle mortgage arrears, Fianna Fáil has said.
Greater consistency is needed in how different banks handle mortgage arrears, Fianna Fáil has said.
Women "Unfairly Targeted" In Pension Changes
The Social Protection Minister has been called on to explain why women are being "unfairly targeted" by changes to the State's contributory pension scheme.
The Social Protection Minister has been called on to explain why women are being "unfairly targeted" by changes to the State's contributory pension scheme.
Government Is Failing Young People - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan has said the findings of the OECD's 2014 'Society at a Glance' report is proof that both Labour and Fine Gael are failing young people.
Sinn Féin's Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan has said the findings of the OECD's 2014 'Society at a Glance' report is proof that both Labour and Fine Gael are failing young people.
Local Property Tax Funds Being Misused
Funds collected through the Local Property Tax are being misused, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Local Government, Brian Stanley, has claimed. Deputy Stanley says that the latest figures regarding disbursement of funding from the Local Government Fund proves that the tax is being misused.
Funds collected through the Local Property Tax are being misused, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Local Government, Brian Stanley, has claimed. Deputy Stanley says that the latest figures regarding disbursement of funding from the Local Government Fund proves that the tax is being misused.
SIPTU Ordered To Pay Legal Costs
SIPTU has been ordered to pay the legal costs for a High Court case won by the Dublin Airport Authority and Ryanair last week. The airline and the DAA took the union to court seeking an injunction against a planned work stoppage. The case went against SIPTU and the strike action was cancelled.
SIPTU has been ordered to pay the legal costs for a High Court case won by the Dublin Airport Authority and Ryanair last week. The airline and the DAA took the union to court seeking an injunction against a planned work stoppage. The case went against SIPTU and the strike action was cancelled.
Investigation Launches After St Patrick's Day Attack Video
An investigation has been launched after a video appeared online of a man being attacked in Dublin on St Patrick's Day. The video, which gardaí have urged people and the media not to share, shows a man being kicked to the ground, before another man runs in an kicks him in the face.
An investigation has been launched after a video appeared online of a man being attacked in Dublin on St Patrick's Day. The video, which gardaí have urged people and the media not to share, shows a man being kicked to the ground, before another man runs in an kicks him in the face.
Police Investigate After Child Gets Locked In Ambulance
An investigation has been launched after a child was allegedly locked inside a broken down ambulance on its way to hospital.
An investigation has been launched after a child was allegedly locked inside a broken down ambulance on its way to hospital.
Sinn Féin Welcome EU Move To Scrap Roaming Charges
An Eu committee has voted in favour of scrapping all mobile phone roaming charges within the European Union, in a move welcomed by Sinn Féin MEP candidate for the Midlands Northwest constituency, Matt Carthy.
An Eu committee has voted in favour of scrapping all mobile phone roaming charges within the European Union, in a move welcomed by Sinn Féin MEP candidate for the Midlands Northwest constituency, Matt Carthy.
Two Arrested In Cabra Death Investigation
Gardaí investigating the death of a 21-year-old man found outside a pub in the early hours of Tuesday morning have arrested two men. Jason Saunders, of Fassaugh Avenue, was found outside the Cabra House pub suffering serious head injuries at about 7:30am on Tuesday.
Gardaí investigating the death of a 21-year-old man found outside a pub in the early hours of Tuesday morning have arrested two men. Jason Saunders, of Fassaugh Avenue, was found outside the Cabra House pub suffering serious head injuries at about 7:30am on Tuesday.
Irish News on Tue, Mar 19 2013, 4,748 days ago
Japanese Court Finds 19-Year-Old Guilty Of Nicola Furlong Murder
19-year-old American musician Richard Hinds has been found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in jail at Tokyo District Court for strangling Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong.
19-year-old American musician Richard Hinds has been found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in jail at Tokyo District Court for strangling Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong.
Garda Appeal For Missing Dundalk Man
Gardai have issued an appeal for information in connection with a 60-year-old Co Louth man, who has been missing for a week. Sean Watters of Laurel Grove was last seen in the area of Dundalk Retail Park on Tuesday 12 March. He is described as being 1.
Gardai have issued an appeal for information in connection with a 60-year-old Co Louth man, who has been missing for a week. Sean Watters of Laurel Grove was last seen in the area of Dundalk Retail Park on Tuesday 12 March. He is described as being 1.
Two men Die In Separate Drowning Accidents
Two men died in separate drowning incidents on Monday. A 55-year-old Polish national, who had been living in Ireland for a number of years, died after being hit by a freak wave on a fishing trip with friends.
Two men died in separate drowning incidents on Monday. A 55-year-old Polish national, who had been living in Ireland for a number of years, died after being hit by a freak wave on a fishing trip with friends.
Trinity Order To Cease 'Unauthorised' Lecturer Payments
Trinity College has been ordered to stop paying an "unauthorised" allowance worth up to €3,000 to each of its lecturers. The tutors' allowance has been given to lecturers who provide confidential personal support to students who are having problems with exams and finances.
Trinity College has been ordered to stop paying an "unauthorised" allowance worth up to €3,000 to each of its lecturers. The tutors' allowance has been given to lecturers who provide confidential personal support to students who are having problems with exams and finances.
Report Highlights Lenient Sentencing
Judges in manslaughter cases tend to be more lenient if drink and drugs are involved, even though intoxication is not a defence in law or a mitigating factor, a new report on sentencing has found that A report, carried out by the Irish Sentencing Information System, analysed sentences in manslaught
Judges in manslaughter cases tend to be more lenient if drink and drugs are involved, even though intoxication is not a defence in law or a mitigating factor, a new report on sentencing has found that A report, carried out by the Irish Sentencing Information System, analysed sentences in manslaught
Man Arrested In Connection With Kilkenny Death
Garda investigating the death of Anthony Barrett have arrested a Kilkenny man. Mr Barrett, who was in his 40s and originally from Castlecomer, was found with fatal injuries at a house in Fatima Place on the evening of 7 March.
Garda investigating the death of Anthony Barrett have arrested a Kilkenny man. Mr Barrett, who was in his 40s and originally from Castlecomer, was found with fatal injuries at a house in Fatima Place on the evening of 7 March.
CPSMA Write To Labour Commission Over Croke Park Concens
Primary school managers have written to the Labour Relations Commission and the Department of Education outlining "serious concerns" over the impact of the Croke Park on schools.
Primary school managers have written to the Labour Relations Commission and the Department of Education outlining "serious concerns" over the impact of the Croke Park on schools.
Irish News on Fri, Mar 19 2010, 5,844 days ago
Killer Trooper Freed
A former Irish soldier who comes from west Belfast has ended his sentence for killing army comrades. Michael McAleavy served more than 27 years for killing the three Irish Army soldiers while on peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon in 1982.
A former Irish soldier who comes from west Belfast has ended his sentence for killing army comrades. Michael McAleavy served more than 27 years for killing the three Irish Army soldiers while on peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon in 1982.
Derry Alerts Strangle City
The North is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with in the border city of Derry.
The North is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with in the border city of Derry.
South African Focus For Minister
A high level meeting has been held with South Africa's Minister of Finance.
A high level meeting has been held with South Africa's Minister of Finance.
Howth Head Rescue Drama Revealed
It has emerged that seven people nearly became St Patrick's Day victims, as they had to be rescued at Howth Head on Wednesday night after becoming stranded by an incoming tide.
It has emerged that seven people nearly became St Patrick's Day victims, as they had to be rescued at Howth Head on Wednesday night after becoming stranded by an incoming tide.
Lucas Terror Teen On Drugs
A teen has said 'sorry' for his drink and drug-fuelled actions on Dublin's public transport. Anthony Dwyer (18) grabbed a man's laptop bag, and during the struggle the victim was assaulted and left with cuts and scrapes to his face and body.
A teen has said 'sorry' for his drink and drug-fuelled actions on Dublin's public transport. Anthony Dwyer (18) grabbed a man's laptop bag, and during the struggle the victim was assaulted and left with cuts and scrapes to his face and body.
Ritchie Urges American Engagement
A Northern political leader has railed against a lack of 'engagement' in the USA. Margaret Ritchie has called for more political engagement with the Obama Administration. The SDLP leader was speaking following a hastily scheduled meeting with the US President in Washington.
A Northern political leader has railed against a lack of 'engagement' in the USA. Margaret Ritchie has called for more political engagement with the Obama Administration. The SDLP leader was speaking following a hastily scheduled meeting with the US President in Washington.
Spring Clean For Limerick
Hundreds of community groups from across Co Limerick are expected to participate in the 2010 Spring Clean Campaign, details of which were announced today.
Hundreds of community groups from across Co Limerick are expected to participate in the 2010 Spring Clean Campaign, details of which were announced today.
Irish News on Thu, Mar 19 2009, 6,209 days ago
Man And Woman Questioned Over Gangland Murder
Detectives were continuing to question a man and a woman on Thursday after further raids following Dublin's latest gangland murder. The 33-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested yesterday evening over the shooting dead of Shay O'Byrne near his home last Friday night.
Detectives were continuing to question a man and a woman on Thursday after further raids following Dublin's latest gangland murder. The 33-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested yesterday evening over the shooting dead of Shay O'Byrne near his home last Friday night.
Protesting Farmers Occupy Dublin EC Office
Dairy farmers have occupied the European Commission offices in Dublin today as part of a protest over falling milk prices.
Dairy farmers have occupied the European Commission offices in Dublin today as part of a protest over falling milk prices.
Quarter Of Cigs Smoked Are Illegal
The Director of Public Prosecutions has said one in every four cigarettes smoked in Ireland are contraband. Director of Public Prosecutions James Hamilton said the amount of criminality involved was "staggering".
The Director of Public Prosecutions has said one in every four cigarettes smoked in Ireland are contraband. Director of Public Prosecutions James Hamilton said the amount of criminality involved was "staggering".
Taxi Drivers To Protest On Friday
A lobbyist group representing disgruntled taxi drivers are taking to the streets on Friday in protest against a recent report.
A lobbyist group representing disgruntled taxi drivers are taking to the streets on Friday in protest against a recent report.
Fog Causes Flight Delays At Dublin Airport
This morning's heavy fog has led to flight delays at Dublin airport. Low-visibility procedures were put in place today following the poor conditions, with the airport still reporting only one mile visibility and heavy mist.
This morning's heavy fog has led to flight delays at Dublin airport. Low-visibility procedures were put in place today following the poor conditions, with the airport still reporting only one mile visibility and heavy mist.
Civil Servants Launch Lunchtime Protest
An estimated 13,000 civil servants are due to mount lunchtime protests at all Government offices today against the pension levy on public sector workers. The action comes less than a month after the 150,000 strong protest in Dublin over the imposition of the controversial levy.
An estimated 13,000 civil servants are due to mount lunchtime protests at all Government offices today against the pension levy on public sector workers. The action comes less than a month after the 150,000 strong protest in Dublin over the imposition of the controversial levy.
Stores Closing Early To Cut Costs
Following a slide in retail sales, many of Dublin's leading department stores are cutting their opening hours to reduce costs.
Following a slide in retail sales, many of Dublin's leading department stores are cutting their opening hours to reduce costs.
Heaney Makes It An Irish Awards Double
The Co Derry poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney has received a major literary accolade, the David Cohen prize for literature. It was also two in a row as the last winner was also Irish, the poet Derek Mahon. The David Cohen Prize for Literature, worth £40,000, is awarded every two years.
The Co Derry poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney has received a major literary accolade, the David Cohen prize for literature. It was also two in a row as the last winner was also Irish, the poet Derek Mahon. The David Cohen Prize for Literature, worth £40,000, is awarded every two years.
Irish News on Wed, Mar 19 2008, 6,574 days ago
Dublin Taxi Driver Killing Probed
Gardaí are on the hunt for a man and a woman in connection with the stabbing of a taxi driver in Dublin. The attack took place in Fortlawn Avenue in Blanchardstown shortly after 10.00pm on Tuesday.
Gardaí are on the hunt for a man and a woman in connection with the stabbing of a taxi driver in Dublin. The attack took place in Fortlawn Avenue in Blanchardstown shortly after 10.00pm on Tuesday.
Rome Hit and Run Victims Identified
The two Irish women killed in a hit and run incident in Rome on St Patrick’s Day have been identified by Italian Police.
The two Irish women killed in a hit and run incident in Rome on St Patrick’s Day have been identified by Italian Police.
Gang Rips Finger Off Tourist
An English tourist has lost a finger during an attack by a gang during St Patrick's Day. Guy Wallace, 17, was celebrating St Patrick's Day in O'Connell Street when he was approached by a group of five youths.
An English tourist has lost a finger during an attack by a gang during St Patrick's Day. Guy Wallace, 17, was celebrating St Patrick's Day in O'Connell Street when he was approached by a group of five youths.
Televised Trials Trashed
A suggestion by the representative body for middle-ranking Irish police officers for some serious trials to be televised on national TV has been met with deep reservation by criminal lawyers.
A suggestion by the representative body for middle-ranking Irish police officers for some serious trials to be televised on national TV has been met with deep reservation by criminal lawyers.
Ireland Has More Phones Than People
The use of mobile phones in the Republic of Ireland has exploded in recent years, with recent statistics now showing over five million phones for the country's 4.2 million population.
The use of mobile phones in the Republic of Ireland has exploded in recent years, with recent statistics now showing over five million phones for the country's 4.2 million population.
Priciest City Is 'Nearly Dublin'
Dublin has moved up in the most costly places to live 'charts' this week, taking the forth spot over Zurich for the first time ever. In a study compiled by the Swiss bank UBS, Dublin was found to have the fourth most expensive goods and services in the world.
Dublin has moved up in the most costly places to live 'charts' this week, taking the forth spot over Zurich for the first time ever. In a study compiled by the Swiss bank UBS, Dublin was found to have the fourth most expensive goods and services in the world.
Europe Calls On Ireland To Legalize Abortion
There has been a European call to end Ireland's constitutional ban on the termination of pregnancies. According to the Council of Europe, all member states in the European Union should guarantee women the right to abortion.
There has been a European call to end Ireland's constitutional ban on the termination of pregnancies. According to the Council of Europe, all member states in the European Union should guarantee women the right to abortion.
Royal Visit 'Off' Until Policing Resolved: McAleese
There's unlikely to be an official royal visit to the Irish Republic in the coming months.
There's unlikely to be an official royal visit to the Irish Republic in the coming months.
Rogue Employers Face Stiff New Penalties
New legislation published today has outlined a clamp down on rogue employers who dodge their tax payments.
New legislation published today has outlined a clamp down on rogue employers who dodge their tax payments.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.