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Irish News on Fri, Nov 24 2017, 2,922 days ago
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager Kalem Murphy
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Kalem Murphy, who is missing from Ballinure Place, Mahon, Co. Cork Kalem was last seen in Ballinure Place, Mahon on the 16 November 2017. He is described as being 6'0" tall, slight build, with blonde hair.
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Kalem Murphy, who is missing from Ballinure Place, Mahon, Co. Cork Kalem was last seen in Ballinure Place, Mahon on the 16 November 2017. He is described as being 6'0" tall, slight build, with blonde hair.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 24 2016, 3,287 days ago
Homelessness In Capital Reaches 'A New Extreme' - FF
The increase in homelessness in Dublin has reached "a new extreme", Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Dublin John Lahart has said. Homelessness in the capital has risen by 35% within the last year, according to the latest figures from Dublin Region Homeless Executive.
The increase in homelessness in Dublin has reached "a new extreme", Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Dublin John Lahart has said. Homelessness in the capital has risen by 35% within the last year, according to the latest figures from Dublin Region Homeless Executive.
New Bill Launched To Benefit Ireland Craft Beer Tourism Industry
The Labour Party has launched a new Bill aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland, by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider makers and distilleries.
The Labour Party has launched a new Bill aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland, by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider makers and distilleries.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 24 2015, 3,653 days ago
People Urged To Check They Are Registered To Vote
Sinn Féin have urged people to check the register of electors to ensure that they can vote in the coming general election. MEP Liadh Ní Riada said: "We will have a general election early next year. It will be a historic opportunity to change Irish politics and society for the better.
Sinn Féin have urged people to check the register of electors to ensure that they can vote in the coming general election. MEP Liadh Ní Riada said: "We will have a general election early next year. It will be a historic opportunity to change Irish politics and society for the better.
Garda Launched 24 Crackdown On Foreign Criminals Operating In Ireland
Gardaí are taking part in a pan-European operation targeting organised crime and criminals from other countries currently operating in Ireland. Operation Trivium operates for a 24 hour period between 23 and 24 November.
Gardaí are taking part in a pan-European operation targeting organised crime and criminals from other countries currently operating in Ireland. Operation Trivium operates for a 24 hour period between 23 and 24 November.
Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Assault In Co Cork
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a fatal assault in the Mayfield area of Cork on Monday morning. The body of a 60-year-old woman was discovered in a house on Murmount Avenue, Montenotte, at around 8pm on Monday.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a fatal assault in the Mayfield area of Cork on Monday morning. The body of a 60-year-old woman was discovered in a house on Murmount Avenue, Montenotte, at around 8pm on Monday.
Ireland Needs 'More Robust' Response To Terror Threat - FF
The government is being urged to be "more robust" on the issue of Ireland's preparedness in the wake of the security threat in Europe.
The government is being urged to be "more robust" on the issue of Ireland's preparedness in the wake of the security threat in Europe.
Call For MEPs To Support Anti-Terror Legislation
Fine Gael has called on all Irish MEPs to back the Passenger Name Record Directive, which would give all European police forces access to all passenger information collected by airlines.
Fine Gael has called on all Irish MEPs to back the Passenger Name Record Directive, which would give all European police forces access to all passenger information collected by airlines.
'Ireland 2016' Launches In UK
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan has launched 'Ireland 2016', a "busy and exciting programme of creative, community and commemorative events to take place in Britain to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising and historical events of 1916".
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan has launched 'Ireland 2016', a "busy and exciting programme of creative, community and commemorative events to take place in Britain to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising and historical events of 1916".
Tánaiste Announces Details Of Christmas Bonuses
Details of the Christmas Bonus, which will directly benefit 1.2 million social welfare customers, has been announced by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin.
Details of the Christmas Bonus, which will directly benefit 1.2 million social welfare customers, has been announced by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin.
Hospital Crisis Direct Result Of Govt Underfunding
The current crises in hospitals is a direct result of government underfunding, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said. Deputy Adams said the decision in favour of strike action by nurses is a completely understandable response by frontline health workers who perform heroics on a daily basis.
The current crises in hospitals is a direct result of government underfunding, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said. Deputy Adams said the decision in favour of strike action by nurses is a completely understandable response by frontline health workers who perform heroics on a daily basis.
Dáil Debate 'Vital Opportunity' To Secure Future Of Credit Union
An upcoming Dáil debate on the future of credit unions is a "vital opportunity to ensure that the sector can operate on a level playing pitch against the interests of the big banks", Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has said.
An upcoming Dáil debate on the future of credit unions is a "vital opportunity to ensure that the sector can operate on a level playing pitch against the interests of the big banks", Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has said.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 24 2014, 4,018 days ago
Opposition Urged To Clarify 'Inconsistent And Contradictory Statements'
Opposition parties are being called on to clarify their "inconsistent and contradictory statements" made on water charges.
Opposition parties are being called on to clarify their "inconsistent and contradictory statements" made on water charges.
Sinkhole Appears In Co Kerry
A large sinkhole has appeared in a green area of a private housing estate in Castleisland town in Co Kerry. According to a report by the Irish Times, the hole appeared on Sunday morning at the Cahereen Heights estate and measured 15m x 6m.
A large sinkhole has appeared in a green area of a private housing estate in Castleisland town in Co Kerry. According to a report by the Irish Times, the hole appeared on Sunday morning at the Cahereen Heights estate and measured 15m x 6m.
Man Rescued From Cliff Face At Kerry Head
Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue Service, assisted by the coast guard from Ballybunion and Glenderry and Feint RNLI, have rescued a man from Kerry Head. It is understood the man was out with a team of surveyors when he lost his footing a fell onto a ledge.
Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue Service, assisted by the coast guard from Ballybunion and Glenderry and Feint RNLI, have rescued a man from Kerry Head. It is understood the man was out with a team of surveyors when he lost his footing a fell onto a ledge.
Homeless Charity Launches Urgent Appeal
A homeless charity has launched an urgent appeal for donations in the lead up to Christmas. The Focus Ireland campaign highlights over 800 children and their families became homeless in the first 10 months of 2014, with some 45 families in Dublin losing their home in November alone.
A homeless charity has launched an urgent appeal for donations in the lead up to Christmas. The Focus Ireland campaign highlights over 800 children and their families became homeless in the first 10 months of 2014, with some 45 families in Dublin losing their home in November alone.
Garda Investigate Armed Robbery By Man Dressed As A Woman
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an armed robbery in south Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an armed robbery in south Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning.
Fifty News Jobs In Wexford
Fifty new jobs are to be created by food company, Danone, at its Wexford headquarters. The jobs will be in quality control, food science, operations, engineering and supply chain and logistics. It is understood recruitment for the jobs is currently underway.
Fifty new jobs are to be created by food company, Danone, at its Wexford headquarters. The jobs will be in quality control, food science, operations, engineering and supply chain and logistics. It is understood recruitment for the jobs is currently underway.
100 New Jobs Announced In Ennis
One hundred new jobs are to be created by specialist healthcare recruitment firm TTM Healthcare, as part of a €5m investment. The jobs will be created over the next three years with the majority being based at the firm's Ennis headquarters.
One hundred new jobs are to be created by specialist healthcare recruitment firm TTM Healthcare, as part of a €5m investment. The jobs will be created over the next three years with the majority being based at the firm's Ennis headquarters.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 24 2011, 5,114 days ago
Dublin Operation Ends In 11 Arrests
An operation in Dublin on Thursday by Gardaí has resulted in the arrest of 11 people. A spokesman for Gardia said a of searches of 18 residential and 2 business premises along with a number of vehicles resulted in the arrests at various locations around the Capital.
An operation in Dublin on Thursday by Gardaí has resulted in the arrest of 11 people. A spokesman for Gardia said a of searches of 18 residential and 2 business premises along with a number of vehicles resulted in the arrests at various locations around the Capital.
Donegal Family Held At Gunpoint
A Derry businessman has been left terrified after threats that his family would be killed during a robbery at their Co Donegal home.
A Derry businessman has been left terrified after threats that his family would be killed during a robbery at their Co Donegal home.
RTE Faces Second Censure Over Priest Allegations
The family of a deceased Christian Brother accused of child abuse by an RTE documentary has called the programme "utterly despicable".
The family of a deceased Christian Brother accused of child abuse by an RTE documentary has called the programme "utterly despicable".
Subsidy Reform Of 'Huge Concern' Says Farmers
The president of Irish farmers' largest union has said the reform of subsidy payments being discussed in the European Parliament is of "huge concern".
The president of Irish farmers' largest union has said the reform of subsidy payments being discussed in the European Parliament is of "huge concern".
Hackers Plan On Dublin Descent
Next summer Dublin will under siege from hackers and innovators through a major interactive exhibition and festival organized by Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin, called Hack The City.
Next summer Dublin will under siege from hackers and innovators through a major interactive exhibition and festival organized by Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin, called Hack The City.
MLA's 'Family Gas Drilling Link' Questioned
A Stormont Executive Minister has "nothing to hide" on a family's member's link to the granting of a licence for shale gas exploration in Co Fermanagh. The DUP's Arlene Foster also said she has no interest in the issue to declare.
A Stormont Executive Minister has "nothing to hide" on a family's member's link to the granting of a licence for shale gas exploration in Co Fermanagh. The DUP's Arlene Foster also said she has no interest in the issue to declare.
Protest As Gilmore Attends Israeli Films
The Labour leader will be greeted by banners, whistles, flags and drums as he attends an Israeli film festival on Thursday, but they will not be welcomed greetings.
The Labour leader will be greeted by banners, whistles, flags and drums as he attends an Israeli film festival on Thursday, but they will not be welcomed greetings.
Wexford's O'Hanrahan Station 'On Track'
Wexford Borough Council is undertaking development works at O'Hanrahan Railway Station, Redmond Square to make it more accessible to the disabled. Works will include a safer bus stop, ramped crossings and improved disabled access to the station.
Wexford Borough Council is undertaking development works at O'Hanrahan Railway Station, Redmond Square to make it more accessible to the disabled. Works will include a safer bus stop, ramped crossings and improved disabled access to the station.
Questions Over Transfer of Military Bases
The North's top political office has been criticised over a 'poor value for money' deal by a Sinn Fein's Assembly member and MP.
The North's top political office has been criticised over a 'poor value for money' deal by a Sinn Fein's Assembly member and MP.
Irish News on Wed, Nov 24 2010, 5,479 days ago
Other News In Briefs
Off Licence Restriction Passed By Councillors Dublin city councillors have passed a motion restricting the number of off-licences as part of a new development plan. The motion to prohibit further expansion of alcohol outlets was proposed by Independent Cllr Cieran Perry.
Off Licence Restriction Passed By Councillors Dublin city councillors have passed a motion restricting the number of off-licences as part of a new development plan. The motion to prohibit further expansion of alcohol outlets was proposed by Independent Cllr Cieran Perry.
Cowen Holds Onto Job After Meeting
Brian Cowen has survived a meeting between his party's most influential members, despite mounting pressure for him to step down as leader.
Brian Cowen has survived a meeting between his party's most influential members, despite mounting pressure for him to step down as leader.
Irish Credit Downgraded By Agency
Ireland's difficulties seem to worsen by the hour as Standard & Poor's announce they are downgrading the State's international credit rating and placing its banks on "CreditWatch".
Ireland's difficulties seem to worsen by the hour as Standard & Poor's announce they are downgrading the State's international credit rating and placing its banks on "CreditWatch".
Description Of Dempsey Office Vandal Released
A description of the man who vandalised the office of Transport Minister Noel Dempsey earlier this week has been released by Gardaí. Gardaí investigating the attack on the Minster's constituency office in Trim, Co Meath said they believed the attack was carried out by a lone male at about 3.24am.
A description of the man who vandalised the office of Transport Minister Noel Dempsey earlier this week has been released by Gardaí. Gardaí investigating the attack on the Minster's constituency office in Trim, Co Meath said they believed the attack was carried out by a lone male at about 3.24am.
Ruane Rages Over Loughinisland Decision
A republican member of the Stormont Assembly has been outraged by news of 'no prosecution' against a policeman over alleged involvement in the 1994 Loughinisland Pub Massacre.
A republican member of the Stormont Assembly has been outraged by news of 'no prosecution' against a policeman over alleged involvement in the 1994 Loughinisland Pub Massacre.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 24 2009, 5,844 days ago
Call For Euro Assistance For Flooding
Fianna Fail's Pat The Cope Gallagher has said the Government should apply for funding to assist with the clean up of the recent deluge.
Fianna Fail's Pat The Cope Gallagher has said the Government should apply for funding to assist with the clean up of the recent deluge.
250,000 Workers Go On Strike
The country's largest unions have said they believe up to 250,000 workers have gone on strike today in response to the Government's plans to cut public sector pay.
The country's largest unions have said they believe up to 250,000 workers have gone on strike today in response to the Government's plans to cut public sector pay.
Two Killed In Donegal Traffic Collision
Two men have been killed in a two vehicle collision in County Donegal. Gardai in the Ballybofey area of County Donegal are investigating the fatal crah, which occurred at approximately 3.
Two men have been killed in a two vehicle collision in County Donegal. Gardai in the Ballybofey area of County Donegal are investigating the fatal crah, which occurred at approximately 3.
Abuse Report To Be Seen By Cabinet
The interim report of the Commission of Investigation looking into clerical sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin is to be presented to Cabinet today.
The interim report of the Commission of Investigation looking into clerical sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin is to be presented to Cabinet today.
Brothel Busted In Blanchardstown
Gardaí have revealed they have uncovered a Brohel in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin. According to a Garda spokensman this morning, the discovery was made as part of a planned operation by officers from the area.
Gardaí have revealed they have uncovered a Brohel in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin. According to a Garda spokensman this morning, the discovery was made as part of a planned operation by officers from the area.
Cowen Announces Aid For Flood Victims
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has announced the Government will provide State assistance to those hardest hit by the ongoing flooding crisis. Speaking at today's Cabinet meeting, Mr Cowen said where humanitarian aid is required the Government will respond.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has announced the Government will provide State assistance to those hardest hit by the ongoing flooding crisis. Speaking at today's Cabinet meeting, Mr Cowen said where humanitarian aid is required the Government will respond.
Fermanagh Shooting Suspects Freed
A secretive British army unit was involved in foiling a weekend murder bid on a policeman from the border area – and may also have been responsible for the failure of a bomb attack a 100 miles away in Belfast.
A secretive British army unit was involved in foiling a weekend murder bid on a policeman from the border area – and may also have been responsible for the failure of a bomb attack a 100 miles away in Belfast.
Mid West Remains On Flood Alert
Emergency services continue to work around the in areas affected by severe flooding as more rainfall is forecast by Met Eireann.
Emergency services continue to work around the in areas affected by severe flooding as more rainfall is forecast by Met Eireann.
Northern 'Double Jobbing' To End
The North's Assembly members have voted to phase out so-called 'double jobbing' within five years. An earlier motion by the Ulster Unionists to end the practice by 2011 failed to gain necessary support. Many politicians in the province hold more than one electoral mandate.
The North's Assembly members have voted to phase out so-called 'double jobbing' within five years. An earlier motion by the Ulster Unionists to end the practice by 2011 failed to gain necessary support. Many politicians in the province hold more than one electoral mandate.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 24 2008, 6,209 days ago
Three Killed In Weekend Wreckages
Three people have been killed following a series of separate road accidents over the weekend. Gardai are investigating a fatal collision at Dowagh Cross, Claremorris in Co. Mayo. The collision occurred at 1.20 am on Sunday morning.
Three people have been killed following a series of separate road accidents over the weekend. Gardai are investigating a fatal collision at Dowagh Cross, Claremorris in Co. Mayo. The collision occurred at 1.20 am on Sunday morning.
North The Place For Credit Crunch Christmas
Forget the North Pole, as it looks like the best place to 'spend' Christmas this year is not going to be Santa's home - rather its likely to be 'North of the border' instead.
Forget the North Pole, as it looks like the best place to 'spend' Christmas this year is not going to be Santa's home - rather its likely to be 'North of the border' instead.
Gardaí Appeal After Body Of Woman Found
A post mortem examination is under way on the body of woman recovered from the Grand Canal near Vickerstown, Co Laois. The woman's remains were pulled from the canal shortly after 7.00pm on Saturday.
A post mortem examination is under way on the body of woman recovered from the Grand Canal near Vickerstown, Co Laois. The woman's remains were pulled from the canal shortly after 7.00pm on Saturday.
Government Launches Begging Crack Down
The Government has announced new laws to crack down on aggressive begging. Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern revealed the plans for more Gardaí powers and to make certain begging practices an offence.
The Government has announced new laws to crack down on aggressive begging. Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern revealed the plans for more Gardaí powers and to make certain begging practices an offence.
Surgeon Struck Off Over Sexual Assaults
A former consultant surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been struck off the medical register after claims he had sexually assaulted his patients.
A former consultant surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been struck off the medical register after claims he had sexually assaulted his patients.
Donegal Councillors Meet Over Jobs Crisis
Councillors in the North West will come face-to-face with senior management for the first time since news of the job cuts broke at the Donegal Council's monthly meeting. Last week, it emerged that 71 temporary contract employees are to be let go from the Council by Christmas.
Councillors in the North West will come face-to-face with senior management for the first time since news of the job cuts broke at the Donegal Council's monthly meeting. Last week, it emerged that 71 temporary contract employees are to be let go from the Council by Christmas.
Two Arrested Following Separate Drug Seizures
Four people have been arrested following a series of searches by Gardaí, leading to the recovery of over €140,000 worth of drugs.
Four people have been arrested following a series of searches by Gardaí, leading to the recovery of over €140,000 worth of drugs.
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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.