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Irish News on Thu, Dec 19 2019, 2,192 days ago
Latest Crime Statistics Show 33% Fall In Homicide Offences
Homicide offences have fallen 33% in the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest Crime Statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Homicide offences have fallen 33% in the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest Crime Statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Irish News on Tue, Dec 19 2017, 2,922 days ago
Appeal Issued For Cork City Man Martin Dalton
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 29-year-old Martin Dalton. Mr Dalton, from Fairhill in Cork City, was last seen on Saturday 21 October, 2017, but it is understood that he was not reported missing until 15 December.
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 29-year-old Martin Dalton. Mr Dalton, from Fairhill in Cork City, was last seen on Saturday 21 October, 2017, but it is understood that he was not reported missing until 15 December.
Two Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In Clonmell
Two men have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in Clonmell on Sunday, 17 December. The burglary occurred at a house in Highfield Grove, Clonmel at approximately 3am. The two men entered the house armed with weapons and assaulted two men (60s & late teens) and a woman (60s).
Two men have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in Clonmell on Sunday, 17 December. The burglary occurred at a house in Highfield Grove, Clonmel at approximately 3am. The two men entered the house armed with weapons and assaulted two men (60s & late teens) and a woman (60s).
Irish News on Mon, Dec 19 2016, 3,287 days ago
New Figures Reveal Rise In Sexual Offences
New figures have revealed sexual offences are up 6.6% compared to the same period last year. The Central Statistics Office statistical release for Q3 of 2016 states there were 152 further incidents compared to 2015, up from 2,294 to 2,446. In addition, there was a 1.
New figures have revealed sexual offences are up 6.6% compared to the same period last year. The Central Statistics Office statistical release for Q3 of 2016 states there were 152 further incidents compared to 2015, up from 2,294 to 2,446. In addition, there was a 1.
FAI Fined €4,700 For Easter Rising Symbol On Ireland Shirts
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been fined 5,000 Swiss francs (Sfr) (€4,700) by FIFA. The organisation was sanctioned after Republic of Ireland players wore symbols commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising on their jerseys during a friendly match with Switzerland earlier this year.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been fined 5,000 Swiss francs (Sfr) (€4,700) by FIFA. The organisation was sanctioned after Republic of Ireland players wore symbols commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising on their jerseys during a friendly match with Switzerland earlier this year.
Irish News on Fri, Dec 19 2014, 4,018 days ago
Man Arrested Over Cash-In-Transit Van Robbery
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in connection with a cash-in-transit van robbery early on Friday morning. It is understood that a number of armed men held up the van at about 07:40am on Cork Street in Dublin, making off with a sum of money.
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in connection with a cash-in-transit van robbery early on Friday morning. It is understood that a number of armed men held up the van at about 07:40am on Cork Street in Dublin, making off with a sum of money.
Garda Apeal For Witnesses To Fatal Co Limerick Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Limerick have reported the death of a 28-year-old man in a road crash on Thursday afternoon. It is understood the man died after his car collided with a truck at Cooga Cross on the Doon to Cappamore Road at about 15:30.
Gardaí in Co Limerick have reported the death of a 28-year-old man in a road crash on Thursday afternoon. It is understood the man died after his car collided with a truck at Cooga Cross on the Doon to Cappamore Road at about 15:30.
Kildysart Village Couple Named
Gardaí investigating the deaths of a man and woman in Kildysart in west Clare have named the couple as 27-year-old Angelique Billing and her 44-year-old husband Cornelius.
Gardaí investigating the deaths of a man and woman in Kildysart in west Clare have named the couple as 27-year-old Angelique Billing and her 44-year-old husband Cornelius.
Counterfeit Toys Seized At Dublin Port
Customs officers have seized counterfeit toys worth an estimated €600,000 at Dublin Port. It is understood that officers from Revenue's Customs Service uncovered a consignment of around 20,000 toys originating from China. The toys are understood to be based on popular children's film characters.
Customs officers have seized counterfeit toys worth an estimated €600,000 at Dublin Port. It is understood that officers from Revenue's Customs Service uncovered a consignment of around 20,000 toys originating from China. The toys are understood to be based on popular children's film characters.
Dáil May Sit For Further Debate On Water Services Bill
The Dáil may have to meet again next week to debate new amendments to the Water Services Bill, pending the outcome of a Seanad debate, which resumes this morning. It is understood that the Bill passed its first Seanad debate on Thursday with 31 cotes to 26.
The Dáil may have to meet again next week to debate new amendments to the Water Services Bill, pending the outcome of a Seanad debate, which resumes this morning. It is understood that the Bill passed its first Seanad debate on Thursday with 31 cotes to 26.
Irish News on Thu, Dec 19 2013, 4,383 days ago
Thousands Without Power After Severe Overnight Weather
Severe weather overnight has left some 7,000 homes and businesses without power. According to reports, most of those affected are in west Co Donegal and north Co Mayo, where a number of power lines are down.
Severe weather overnight has left some 7,000 homes and businesses without power. According to reports, most of those affected are in west Co Donegal and north Co Mayo, where a number of power lines are down.
ASTI Haddington Road Vote Results Due
The results of an Association of Secondary Teachers (ASTI) ballot is due later today and will decide if secondary schools will face strike action in January. The association is voting on a revised Haddington Road Agreement devised by the Department of Education and Skills.
The results of an Association of Secondary Teachers (ASTI) ballot is due later today and will decide if secondary schools will face strike action in January. The association is voting on a revised Haddington Road Agreement devised by the Department of Education and Skills.
Insurance Firm Creates 150 Jobs In Dublin
One hundred and fifty new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The company announced that the jobs would be created over the next two years and would be based at their Blanchardstown office.
One hundred and fifty new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The company announced that the jobs would be created over the next two years and would be based at their Blanchardstown office.
Man Killed In Co Mayo Shooting
A man has died in a shooting incident in Co Mayo, Gardaí have reported. The victim has been named as 29-year-old Owen Maughan. Garda said he was shot a number of times in the back at a service station at Moneen in Castlebar at around 3.30pm.
A man has died in a shooting incident in Co Mayo, Gardaí have reported. The victim has been named as 29-year-old Owen Maughan. Garda said he was shot a number of times in the back at a service station at Moneen in Castlebar at around 3.30pm.
Woman Killed By Falling Tree in Co Westmeath
Gardaí in Co Westmeath have confirmed a 23-year-old woman has died after a tree fell on her car. The incident happened at around 4pm as the woman was driving into Mullingar. The woman was trapped inside her car by the tree, which came down in high winds.
Gardaí in Co Westmeath have confirmed a 23-year-old woman has died after a tree fell on her car. The incident happened at around 4pm as the woman was driving into Mullingar. The woman was trapped inside her car by the tree, which came down in high winds.
Irish News on Wed, Dec 19 2012, 4,748 days ago
Samaritans Ireland Has Busiest Year Ever
Samaritans Ireland had its busiest ever year in 2012, with a total of 412,167 calls to the organisation’s helpline, an increase of three per cent on last year, according to Samaritans' 2012 Impact Report, which was launched today.
Samaritans Ireland had its busiest ever year in 2012, with a total of 412,167 calls to the organisation’s helpline, an increase of three per cent on last year, according to Samaritans' 2012 Impact Report, which was launched today.
Stagg Welcomes Decision To Legislate X Case
Deputy Emmet Stagg has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet today to introduce legislation and regulations to allow women to access their existing right to access abortion in cases where her life is at risk.
Deputy Emmet Stagg has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet today to introduce legislation and regulations to allow women to access their existing right to access abortion in cases where her life is at risk.
DoE Announces €3m Once-Off Allocation For Student Assistance Fund
The Department of Education has announced a €3million once-off allocation for the Student Assistance Fund. However, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned that this will not be enough to prevent students dropping out of college.
The Department of Education has announced a €3million once-off allocation for the Student Assistance Fund. However, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned that this will not be enough to prevent students dropping out of college.
Plans For Endoscopy Project Progressing Well
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has expressed his delight that the plans for the €3 million Endoscopy Project at Roscommon County Hospital are progressing well.
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has expressed his delight that the plans for the €3 million Endoscopy Project at Roscommon County Hospital are progressing well.
Planning Permissions Decrease
In the third quarter of 2012, planning permissions were granted for 1,638 dwelling units, compared with 2,512 units for the same period in 2011, a decrease of 34.8 %, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
In the third quarter of 2012, planning permissions were granted for 1,638 dwelling units, compared with 2,512 units for the same period in 2011, a decrease of 34.8 %, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Irish News on Mon, Dec 19 2011, 5,114 days ago
Investigation Into Death Of Sligo Family
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of three people at a house at Morgara, Gurteen, County Sligo on Sunday. Gardaí at Ballymote Garda Station said they are investigating the deaths of three members of a family after a relative raised the alarm on Sunday night.
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of three people at a house at Morgara, Gurteen, County Sligo on Sunday. Gardaí at Ballymote Garda Station said they are investigating the deaths of three members of a family after a relative raised the alarm on Sunday night.
Central Bank Issues Largest Fine Against Insurance Firm
The Central Bank of Ireland has said it has issued its largest ever fine against a major insurance company over breaches of "regulatory requirements".
The Central Bank of Ireland has said it has issued its largest ever fine against a major insurance company over breaches of "regulatory requirements".
Union Calls For Redundancy Fund Investigation
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for an "immediate investigation" into why funds held in the accounts of a Cork company have not been distributed to workers for redundancy payments.
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for an "immediate investigation" into why funds held in the accounts of a Cork company have not been distributed to workers for redundancy payments.
Man Seriously Assaulted In Carrick on Shannon
A man is in critical condition after being seriously assaulted in Carric on Shannon during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí at Carrick-on-Shannon said they were investigating the serious assault that occured at 3.30am on Sunday December 18 in the Townparks area of the town.
A man is in critical condition after being seriously assaulted in Carric on Shannon during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí at Carrick-on-Shannon said they were investigating the serious assault that occured at 3.30am on Sunday December 18 in the Townparks area of the town.
Driver 'Tried To Murder' Car Crash Victims
Four men have been injured, two seriously, in a car 'attack' incident in east Belfast in the early hours of Monday. The Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her shock after the four men were seriously injured when they were hit by a vehicle on the Lower Newtownards Road.
Four men have been injured, two seriously, in a car 'attack' incident in east Belfast in the early hours of Monday. The Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her shock after the four men were seriously injured when they were hit by a vehicle on the Lower Newtownards Road.
Call For Assistance To Families On Missing
Ireland's law reform body has called for the plan to see the families of missing people to receive financial help with paying their bills.
Ireland's law reform body has called for the plan to see the families of missing people to receive financial help with paying their bills.
Woman Dies After Offaly Canal Collision
An investigation is underway into the death of a woman whose car left the road and plunged into a canal in County Offaly.
An investigation is underway into the death of a woman whose car left the road and plunged into a canal in County Offaly.
Tanaiste 'Saddened' At Death Of Vaclav Havel
The Tanaiste has spoke of his sadness at the death of former Czech president, dissident, writer and respected intellectual, Vaclav Havel. The 75-year-old died at his country home in Hrádeček on Sunday, only a week after meeting with long time friend, the Dalai Lama.
The Tanaiste has spoke of his sadness at the death of former Czech president, dissident, writer and respected intellectual, Vaclav Havel. The 75-year-old died at his country home in Hrádeček on Sunday, only a week after meeting with long time friend, the Dalai Lama.
Two Pre-Christmas Deaths Probed By Police
With less than a week to go to Christmas, two families in the North are facing the festive break in tragic circumstances. Two separate fatalities are being probed today with a 28-year-old man found fatally hurt at the rear of the Flagship Centre in the Bingham Street area of Bangor at about 9.
With less than a week to go to Christmas, two families in the North are facing the festive break in tragic circumstances. Two separate fatalities are being probed today with a 28-year-old man found fatally hurt at the rear of the Flagship Centre in the Bingham Street area of Bangor at about 9.
Irish News on Fri, Dec 19 2008, 6,209 days ago
Man Held In Stabbing Probe
A 43-year-old man was still being questioned by gardaí late last night about the murder of a 28-year-old Dublin woman. She was stabbed to death in a house for the homeless in the capital.
A 43-year-old man was still being questioned by gardaí late last night about the murder of a 28-year-old Dublin woman. She was stabbed to death in a house for the homeless in the capital.
Conor Cruise Dies
The former Irish government minister and journalist Conor Cruise O'Brien, who at one point joined the UK Unionist Party in Northern Ireland, has died. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has been leading tributes for him after he passed away last night at the age of 91.
The former Irish government minister and journalist Conor Cruise O'Brien, who at one point joined the UK Unionist Party in Northern Ireland, has died. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has been leading tributes for him after he passed away last night at the age of 91.
Dublin Bishop's House Gets Costly Facelift
The official residence of the Archbishop of Dublin has been given an expensive facelift. The Catholic Church spent more then €500,000 to renovate the palace in Drumcondra over the last four years.
The official residence of the Archbishop of Dublin has been given an expensive facelift. The Catholic Church spent more then €500,000 to renovate the palace in Drumcondra over the last four years.
Dog Survives Locked Car Ordeal
A dog has survived for days in a locked car by licking condensation off the windows. The pup was freed from a car in Dublin city centre after being stranded there for almost one week, after his owner forgot where he parked.
A dog has survived for days in a locked car by licking condensation off the windows. The pup was freed from a car in Dublin city centre after being stranded there for almost one week, after his owner forgot where he parked.
Irish News on Wed, Dec 19 2007, 6,575 days ago
Three Hospitalised After Dublin Fire
Three people have reportedly been taken to hospital following a fire in a building in Rathgar in Dublin on Wednesday morning. It is understood that the fire broke out around 8.30am in the building on Garville Road.
Three people have reportedly been taken to hospital following a fire in a building in Rathgar in Dublin on Wednesday morning. It is understood that the fire broke out around 8.30am in the building on Garville Road.
Quinns' Assured By Ahern In Hunt For Killers
The parents of murdered Armagh man Paul Quinn have been assured by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that ‘no stone will be left unturned’ in the hunt for his killers. Mr Ahern briefly joined Stephen and Briege Quinn during their meeting with Brian Lenihan in Dublin today.
The parents of murdered Armagh man Paul Quinn have been assured by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that ‘no stone will be left unturned’ in the hunt for his killers. Mr Ahern briefly joined Stephen and Briege Quinn during their meeting with Brian Lenihan in Dublin today.
Two Arrested Following Dublin Shooting
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Finglas in north Dublin. The shooting happened at Ratoath Drive around 10:30pm on Tuesday. A 34-year-old was shot with a sawn-off shotgun and received minor injuries to his head and face.
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Finglas in north Dublin. The shooting happened at Ratoath Drive around 10:30pm on Tuesday. A 34-year-old was shot with a sawn-off shotgun and received minor injuries to his head and face.
Arrests Made In Two Drugs Seizures
Two people have been arrested in separate drugs seizures in Limerick. In the first search, a 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after four kilos of cannabis, worth around €28,000, were found in a van in St Mary's Park.
Two people have been arrested in separate drugs seizures in Limerick. In the first search, a 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after four kilos of cannabis, worth around €28,000, were found in a van in St Mary's Park.
Transport Minister Attends Unveiling of Dublin-Sligo Trains
Irish Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will attend Dublin's Connolly station today as the first new trains from the €400 million Iarnród Éireann intercity rail fleet are introduced on the Dublin to Sligo route.
Irish Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will attend Dublin's Connolly station today as the first new trains from the €400 million Iarnród Éireann intercity rail fleet are introduced on the Dublin to Sligo route.
Irish Texters Send 1.89 Billion Messages
Mobile users in Ireland sent 1.89 billion text messages in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from communication regulator ComReg. The new figures also revealed that there were 114 mobile phones for every 100 people in Ireland.
Mobile users in Ireland sent 1.89 billion text messages in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from communication regulator ComReg. The new figures also revealed that there were 114 mobile phones for every 100 people in Ireland.
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