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Irish News on Fri, Oct 4 2019, 2,557 days ago
ESB Continuing To Work To Restore Power After Storm Lorenzo
ESB have restored power to some 12,000 homes, farms and businesses, affected by Storm Lorenzo, while work continues to restore power to 3,600 customers still without power. A clean-up operation is underway across the west and northwest following the storm on Thursday.
ESB have restored power to some 12,000 homes, farms and businesses, affected by Storm Lorenzo, while work continues to restore power to 3,600 customers still without power. A clean-up operation is underway across the west and northwest following the storm on Thursday.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 4 2017, 3,287 days ago
Over 8,100 Patients Waited On Trolleys In September - INMO
New figures have revealed a total of 8,101 patients were waiting on trolleys or wards for admission to a hospital bed during September. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation's (INMO) data represents a 7% increase on 2016 and a 132% increase compared with the same period a decade ago.
New figures have revealed a total of 8,101 patients were waiting on trolleys or wards for admission to a hospital bed during September. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation's (INMO) data represents a 7% increase on 2016 and a 132% increase compared with the same period a decade ago.
Adams Raises Concerns Over Detention Of Ibrahim Halawa In Egypt
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has raised concerns over the continued imprisonment of Ibrahim Halawa in Egypt. Mr Halawa, from Dublin, was acquitted last month on all charges relating to mass protests in Cairo four years ago.
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has raised concerns over the continued imprisonment of Ibrahim Halawa in Egypt. Mr Halawa, from Dublin, was acquitted last month on all charges relating to mass protests in Cairo four years ago.
250 New Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
Investment services provider, Fidelity International, has announced plans to create 250 new jobs in Dublin. The investment is part of the company's growth plans to create a leading long term savings business. The jobs will be created at Fidelity International's 77,000 sq. ft.
Investment services provider, Fidelity International, has announced plans to create 250 new jobs in Dublin. The investment is part of the company's growth plans to create a leading long term savings business. The jobs will be created at Fidelity International's 77,000 sq. ft.
More Than €20m To Be Invested In Renewing Rural Towns/Villages
More than €20 million is being invested to help renew over 280 towns and villages across rural Ireland.
More than €20 million is being invested to help renew over 280 towns and villages across rural Ireland.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 4 2016, 3,652 days ago
Man Killed In Co Limerick Road Crash
A man in his 20s has died following in a road traffic collision in Co Limerick. The crash occurred shortly after 2am on the R511, Fedamore - Limerick Road at Carnane on Tuesday, 04 October. The victim was killed when the car he was travelling in as a passenger left the road and struck a ditch.
A man in his 20s has died following in a road traffic collision in Co Limerick. The crash occurred shortly after 2am on the R511, Fedamore - Limerick Road at Carnane on Tuesday, 04 October. The victim was killed when the car he was travelling in as a passenger left the road and struck a ditch.
CER Grants Approval For €20m Listowel Gas Extension Project
The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has granted approval to extend the natural gas network in Kerry to Listowel. The €20 million project will see the town connected to the existing natural gas network via a Feeder Main from Foynes in Co Limerick.
The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has granted approval to extend the natural gas network in Kerry to Listowel. The €20 million project will see the town connected to the existing natural gas network via a Feeder Main from Foynes in Co Limerick.
Construction Sector 'Must Address Gender Imbalance' - AECOM
The Irish construction sector must address its gender imbalance if it is to solve the skills crisis, according to engineering firm AECOM. The US infrastructure services company said with over 90% of the industry employees comprising of men, the sector is "missing out on much-needed female talent".
The Irish construction sector must address its gender imbalance if it is to solve the skills crisis, according to engineering firm AECOM. The US infrastructure services company said with over 90% of the industry employees comprising of men, the sector is "missing out on much-needed female talent".
Irish News on Fri, Oct 4 2013, 4,748 days ago
Referendum Polls Opened
Voting is now underway in two referendums, one regarding the abolition of the Senead and the other on the establishment of a Court of Appeal. With over 3m people eligible to vote more than 6,000 polling stations have been set up across the State, which will remain open until 22:00.
Voting is now underway in two referendums, one regarding the abolition of the Senead and the other on the establishment of a Court of Appeal. With over 3m people eligible to vote more than 6,000 polling stations have been set up across the State, which will remain open until 22:00.
Search Dogs Drafted In To Assist In Hunt For Missing Teen
Specially trained bloodhounds and search dogs have been drafted in to help in the continuing search for missing Limerick teenager, Chloe Kinsella. 15-year-old Chloe has been missing for six days from her home on Kenyon Avenue, Kileely.
Specially trained bloodhounds and search dogs have been drafted in to help in the continuing search for missing Limerick teenager, Chloe Kinsella. 15-year-old Chloe has been missing for six days from her home on Kenyon Avenue, Kileely.
Debt Collectors To Be Used For Outstanding Bin Bills
Debt collectors are to be used to help collect over €9 million in outstanding bin charges. It is understood that €9.2 million is still owed to Dublin City Council for bin collection from before the council sold the service to Greyhounds Recycling in 2011.
Debt collectors are to be used to help collect over €9 million in outstanding bin charges. It is understood that €9.2 million is still owed to Dublin City Council for bin collection from before the council sold the service to Greyhounds Recycling in 2011.
Shots Fired At House In Drogheda
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night. According to gardaí some fifteen shots were fired at the house in Knockbrack Close at around 21:30 last night.
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night. According to gardaí some fifteen shots were fired at the house in Knockbrack Close at around 21:30 last night.
Taxi Seized In Rape Investigation
A taxi has been seized by gardaí following allegations made by a female student that the driver raped her in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to gardaí a 20-year-old woman has claimed that she was raped by her taxi driver as she tried to make her way home at around 02:00 on Tuesday.
A taxi has been seized by gardaí following allegations made by a female student that the driver raped her in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to gardaí a 20-year-old woman has claimed that she was raped by her taxi driver as she tried to make her way home at around 02:00 on Tuesday.
Lottery Licence Sale To Fund Children's Hospital
Almost half of the money from the sale of the National Lottery licence will be used to fund the construction of the National Children's Hospital, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said.
Almost half of the money from the sale of the National Lottery licence will be used to fund the construction of the National Children's Hospital, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said.
Arrest Made After Burglars Threaten To Shot Woman And Baby
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Balbriggan, during which a woman was threaten with a firearm while holding her baby. According to gardaí four masked men smashed their way into the home of businessman Lee Tierney.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Balbriggan, during which a woman was threaten with a firearm while holding her baby. According to gardaí four masked men smashed their way into the home of businessman Lee Tierney.
Preferred Bidder Selected For National Lottery Licence
A preferred bidder has been selected in the sale of the next National Lottery licence. Premier Lotteries Ireland made a bid of €405 million for the 20 year licence, which will begin next October.
A preferred bidder has been selected in the sale of the next National Lottery licence. Premier Lotteries Ireland made a bid of €405 million for the 20 year licence, which will begin next October.
Students Vote For Smoke Free UCD
Students at University College Dublin have voted in favour of making the campus smoke free. The vote will not immediately result in a ban on smoking, but now allows for the UCD Students' Union to support a proposal by the university’s health promotion committee on a smoke free campus.
Students at University College Dublin have voted in favour of making the campus smoke free. The vote will not immediately result in a ban on smoking, but now allows for the UCD Students' Union to support a proposal by the university’s health promotion committee on a smoke free campus.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 4 2012, 5,113 days ago
Junior Cert Overhaul Announced
A major overhaul of the Junior Certificate has been announced. Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn made the announcement today. He revealed that the programme will be phased out gradually over three years.
A major overhaul of the Junior Certificate has been announced. Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn made the announcement today. He revealed that the programme will be phased out gradually over three years.
Quinn Hard-Drive Smashed, Court Told
The Supreme Court has been told that a computer hard drive which contained crucial information pertaining to the recent charges against the Quinn Group was deliberately smashed. The hard drive was part of the operations of a Quinn Group Russian company.
The Supreme Court has been told that a computer hard drive which contained crucial information pertaining to the recent charges against the Quinn Group was deliberately smashed. The hard drive was part of the operations of a Quinn Group Russian company.
New Taxi Branding Launched
New branding signage is to be phased into Ireland’s taxi fleet early next year. The branding has been developed by the National Transport Authority and will see signage affixed to the driver and passenger doors of taxis around the country.
New branding signage is to be phased into Ireland’s taxi fleet early next year. The branding has been developed by the National Transport Authority and will see signage affixed to the driver and passenger doors of taxis around the country.
Bank Customers Told To Check Records
Irish bank customers have been urged to check their credit records, following revelations that financial institutions other than AIB may have misreported credit histories.
Irish bank customers have been urged to check their credit records, following revelations that financial institutions other than AIB may have misreported credit histories.
New All-Ireland Primate Elected
Bishop Richard Clarke has been elected as the new Primate of All-Ireland. The Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare has been selected to take over from archbishop Alan Harper, who has retired after five years in the role. 63-year-old Dr Clarke is due to take up his new post in December.
Bishop Richard Clarke has been elected as the new Primate of All-Ireland. The Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare has been selected to take over from archbishop Alan Harper, who has retired after five years in the role. 63-year-old Dr Clarke is due to take up his new post in December.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 4 2011, 5,479 days ago
Ministers Talk North/South Co-operation
Officials From the North and South of Ireland came together yesterday in a bid to discuss co-operation. Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, met with First Minister, Peter Robinson and Acting Deputy First Minister, John O'Dowd to discuss North/South Co-operation.
Officials From the North and South of Ireland came together yesterday in a bid to discuss co-operation. Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, met with First Minister, Peter Robinson and Acting Deputy First Minister, John O'Dowd to discuss North/South Co-operation.
Gallagher Has 'No Problem' With P60 Publication
Following a call for "openness" Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has said he too will publish his P60. Mr Gallagher has said that he has no problem releasing what he has earned while working with boards of three public bodies.
Following a call for "openness" Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has said he too will publish his P60. Mr Gallagher has said that he has no problem releasing what he has earned while working with boards of three public bodies.
Two Held Over Fuel Laundering Plant
Two men have been arrested in Monaghan on suspicion of running a fuel laundering plant. Revenue officers and Gardaí raided the operation at commercial premises in Glaslough last night. The two men where arrested at the scene, one aged 33 the other aged 34, both from Northern Ireland.
Two men have been arrested in Monaghan on suspicion of running a fuel laundering plant. Revenue officers and Gardaí raided the operation at commercial premises in Glaslough last night. The two men where arrested at the scene, one aged 33 the other aged 34, both from Northern Ireland.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 4 2010, 5,844 days ago
Government May Roll Out €4 billion Of Cuts
The Government's next austerity budget could see over €4billion in cuts this December. The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has refused to rule out the massive cuts which will be made to reduce the current deficit by the 2014 deadline from the EU.
The Government's next austerity budget could see over €4billion in cuts this December. The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has refused to rule out the massive cuts which will be made to reduce the current deficit by the 2014 deadline from the EU.
Limerick Man Dies After Assault In Home
A 48-year-old man has died as a result of serious injuries he received in his own home after a serious assault. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the attack during which, Limerick man Joe O'Donnell, 48, of Hyde Road, suffered serious head wounds in the early hours of Friday morning.
A 48-year-old man has died as a result of serious injuries he received in his own home after a serious assault. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the attack during which, Limerick man Joe O'Donnell, 48, of Hyde Road, suffered serious head wounds in the early hours of Friday morning.
Cowen Targets Disarmament In Brussels
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, is to make a keynote speech on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in Brussels today. The speech is part of Mr Cowen's attendance at the eighth Asia Europe Summit taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, is to make a keynote speech on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in Brussels today. The speech is part of Mr Cowen's attendance at the eighth Asia Europe Summit taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
North Murder Suicide Orphans Children
Three children have been left orphaned over the weekend as a Co Antrim man allegedly murdered his recently estranged wife - before killing himself. The body of mother-of-three Sharon Hull, 33, was found in her detached house in Carnbeg Meadows, Antrim, shortly after 8.30am on Sunday.
Three children have been left orphaned over the weekend as a Co Antrim man allegedly murdered his recently estranged wife - before killing himself. The body of mother-of-three Sharon Hull, 33, was found in her detached house in Carnbeg Meadows, Antrim, shortly after 8.30am on Sunday.
Three Young Males Killed In Separate Crashes
Ireland's roads have been a theatre of tragedy for three young men this weekend, after a string of fatalities. In the most recent incident, a man aged 27 was fatally injured when the SUV and trailer he was driving crashed at Shangort, Partry, Castlebar.
Ireland's roads have been a theatre of tragedy for three young men this weekend, after a string of fatalities. In the most recent incident, a man aged 27 was fatally injured when the SUV and trailer he was driving crashed at Shangort, Partry, Castlebar.
Man Due In Court Over Coolock Assault
A man is due in court this morning in facing charges of serious assault against a Polish National in North Dublin. Gardai in the Coolock area of the Capital charged the man, who is in his 20s yesterday in relation to the serious assault, which occurred at Newtown Industrial Estate in Coolock.
A man is due in court this morning in facing charges of serious assault against a Polish National in North Dublin. Gardai in the Coolock area of the Capital charged the man, who is in his 20s yesterday in relation to the serious assault, which occurred at Newtown Industrial Estate in Coolock.
Freed Prisoner Upset For North's Minister
After news that the Northern Ireland Prison Service released a man from prison in error, the PSNI and their colleagues in the Irish Republic are now searching for the alleged rapist freed from Maghaberry prison by mistake.
After news that the Northern Ireland Prison Service released a man from prison in error, the PSNI and their colleagues in the Irish Republic are now searching for the alleged rapist freed from Maghaberry prison by mistake.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 4 2007, 6,940 days ago
Minister O'Dea Denies Pub Fight Claims
The Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, has denied claims that he verbally abused two customers and offered to fight a man in a Limerick pub after a disagreement with Shannon Airport campaigners.
The Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, has denied claims that he verbally abused two customers and offered to fight a man in a Limerick pub after a disagreement with Shannon Airport campaigners.
Third Attack On Women In Athlone
A woman has been attacked as she walked alone in Athlone, Co Westmeath. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning on the Dublin Road at Bonavalley Bridge. It is the third attack on women in the area within two months.
A woman has been attacked as she walked alone in Athlone, Co Westmeath. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning on the Dublin Road at Bonavalley Bridge. It is the third attack on women in the area within two months.
Man Killed In Co Wexford Crash
An 89-year-old has died after being struck by a vehicle at Milltown in Tagot, near Rosslare, Co Wexford. The incident happened around 8:30pm on Wednesday night.
An 89-year-old has died after being struck by a vehicle at Milltown in Tagot, near Rosslare, Co Wexford. The incident happened around 8:30pm on Wednesday night.
Controlled Explosion Carried Out At Crumlin Hospital
A controlled explosion was carried out by army bomb disposal experts at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin on Thursday morning.
A controlled explosion was carried out by army bomb disposal experts at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin on Thursday morning.
Majority Rarely Speak Irish Language
A report published today reveals the majority of Irish people who can speak Irish rarely use it. The study, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showed that out of 1.
A report published today reveals the majority of Irish people who can speak Irish rarely use it. The study, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showed that out of 1.
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