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Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Manslaughter Plea For Cavan Man
The killing of a 21-year-old woman last year has been recalled in court as a Co Cavan man pleaded not guilty to the woman's murder but guilty to her manslaughter. Brendan McGahern (aged 28) entered t...
Manslaughter Plea For Cavan Man
The killing of a 21-year-old woman last year has been recalled in court as a Co Cavan man pleaded not guilty to the woman's murder but guilty to her manslaughter. Brendan McGahern (aged 28) entered t...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Radiology Row Rumbles On
TDs and Senators will today question the Health Service Executive chief executive, Professor Brendan Drumm. The meeting is taking place as the controversy over the misdiagnosis of breast cancer at th...
Radiology Row Rumbles On
TDs and Senators will today question the Health Service Executive chief executive, Professor Brendan Drumm. The meeting is taking place as the controversy over the misdiagnosis of breast cancer at th...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Ryanair's Schoolgirl Advert Is Slammed
The use of a ‘schoolgirl’ model in advertising by budget airline, Ryanair has led to a reprimand by advertising chiefs. What was described as a ‘provocative schoolgirl’ appeared during a school-term...
Ryanair's Schoolgirl Advert Is Slammed
The use of a ‘schoolgirl’ model in advertising by budget airline, Ryanair has led to a reprimand by advertising chiefs. What was described as a ‘provocative schoolgirl’ appeared during a school-term...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Cork Pensioner Killing Probe Details Withheld
While Gardaí in Cork are believed to be pursuing a number of theories as part of their investigation into the murder of pensioner Gussie Hornibrook earlier this week, the police are saying very little...
Cork Pensioner Killing Probe Details Withheld
While Gardaí in Cork are believed to be pursuing a number of theories as part of their investigation into the murder of pensioner Gussie Hornibrook earlier this week, the police are saying very little...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Inflation Rise Setback
Just weeks in advance of the 2008 Budget being announced, Ireland's inflation rate has jumped back up to 4.8%. According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), this only happ...
Inflation Rise Setback
Just weeks in advance of the 2008 Budget being announced, Ireland's inflation rate has jumped back up to 4.8%. According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), this only happ...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2007
Budget For The Workers, Urges ICTU
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on Finance Minister Brian Cowen to ensure that his budget does not push up the cost of living for workers. In its pre-budget submission, the organisation...
Budget For The Workers, Urges ICTU
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on Finance Minister Brian Cowen to ensure that his budget does not push up the cost of living for workers. In its pre-budget submission, the organisation...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
No Guns For Garda Síochána
While guns are on the agenda again for the Irish police force - following the shooting of unarmed Garda traffic branch officer Paul Sherlock in September - there are no plans for uniformed officers to...
No Guns For Garda Síochána
While guns are on the agenda again for the Irish police force - following the shooting of unarmed Garda traffic branch officer Paul Sherlock in September - there are no plans for uniformed officers to...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Russell Found Guilty Over US Students' Deaths
Frederick Russell, who was extradited from Ireland to the US to stand trial over the deaths of three students in a traffic collision, has been found guilty by a court in Washington State. Russell, 28...
Russell Found Guilty Over US Students' Deaths
Frederick Russell, who was extradited from Ireland to the US to stand trial over the deaths of three students in a traffic collision, has been found guilty by a court in Washington State. Russell, 28...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Investigation Launched Into Cork Death
Gardaí in Cork have launched an investigation into the death of an elderly man at his home in the city. Gus Hornibrook, 74, was found in his house in Temple Acre Avenue in the Gurranabraher area of t...
Investigation Launched Into Cork Death
Gardaí in Cork have launched an investigation into the death of an elderly man at his home in the city. Gus Hornibrook, 74, was found in his house in Temple Acre Avenue in the Gurranabraher area of t...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Ennis Blaze Alert
Fire brigade units from four stations in Co Clare are dealing with a major blaze in Ennis town this morning. The fire was reported at 6am at a commercial premises on Station Road in the town. It is ...
Ennis Blaze Alert
Fire brigade units from four stations in Co Clare are dealing with a major blaze in Ennis town this morning. The fire was reported at 6am at a commercial premises on Station Road in the town. It is ...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Pere Charles Salvage Operation Underway
A salvage operation to recover the Pere Charles fishing trawler from the seabed off the Wexford Coast has been resumed after being suspended for nearly nine hours. Divers working at the site of the w...
Pere Charles Salvage Operation Underway
A salvage operation to recover the Pere Charles fishing trawler from the seabed off the Wexford Coast has been resumed after being suspended for nearly nine hours. Divers working at the site of the w...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Limerick Factory 'Facing Closure' Over Strike
A plant which manufacturers car components in Limerick is reportedly facing closure as strike action continues at the site. Workers at the Atlas Aluminium company have been on strike for over a week....
Limerick Factory 'Facing Closure' Over Strike
A plant which manufacturers car components in Limerick is reportedly facing closure as strike action continues at the site. Workers at the Atlas Aluminium company have been on strike for over a week....
Irish News, Nov 7, 2007
Government Attacked On Cancer Mistakes
The Dáil has been forced to extend a debate on cancer care services amid mounting opposition anger over the botched diagnoses of at least seven women. Labour leader Eamon Gilmore accused the Taoiseac...
Government Attacked On Cancer Mistakes
The Dáil has been forced to extend a debate on cancer care services amid mounting opposition anger over the botched diagnoses of at least seven women. Labour leader Eamon Gilmore accused the Taoiseac...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Body Found In Cork
The body of a man has reportedly been found in Cork city. It is understood that the body was found in a house in the Gurranabraher area of the city around 12pm on Tuesday. The death is being treated...
Body Found In Cork
The body of a man has reportedly been found in Cork city. It is understood that the body was found in a house in the Gurranabraher area of the city around 12pm on Tuesday. The death is being treated...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Teen Robbery Suspects Held In Limerick
Police officers in Limerick have arrested two teenagers in connection with attempted armed robberies in the city this morning. Two post offices in Garryowen and Clonlara were involved, but no money w...
Teen Robbery Suspects Held In Limerick
Police officers in Limerick have arrested two teenagers in connection with attempted armed robberies in the city this morning. Two post offices in Garryowen and Clonlara were involved, but no money w...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Sligo Road Accident Kills Two
The roads have claimed two more victims following a collision in Co Sligo. The crash happened at Moneygold at 8.20am on Tuesday, killing the man and seriously injuring the woman, who was taken to Sli...
Sligo Road Accident Kills Two
The roads have claimed two more victims following a collision in Co Sligo. The crash happened at Moneygold at 8.20am on Tuesday, killing the man and seriously injuring the woman, who was taken to Sli...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Pere Charles To Be Salvaged
A second salvage operation to raise a fishing vessel lost off the Irish coast is due to go ahead after an agreement was reached on the plans to salvage the trawler. Experts are trying to recover the ...
Pere Charles To Be Salvaged
A second salvage operation to raise a fishing vessel lost off the Irish coast is due to go ahead after an agreement was reached on the plans to salvage the trawler. Experts are trying to recover the ...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Child Dies In Cork Car Crash Tragedy
A five-year-old girl has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co. Cork. The crash occurred on Church Street in Newmarket around 5:30pm on Monday. The girl was a passenger in a car, which was in...
Child Dies In Cork Car Crash Tragedy
A five-year-old girl has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co. Cork. The crash occurred on Church Street in Newmarket around 5:30pm on Monday. The girl was a passenger in a car, which was in...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Derry Rape Victim Back In USA
The victim of a vicious knifepoint rape has now left Northern Ireland after being raped at knifepoint in Londonderry. The American student was assaulted by her attacker who first forced her to go int...
Derry Rape Victim Back In USA
The victim of a vicious knifepoint rape has now left Northern Ireland after being raped at knifepoint in Londonderry. The American student was assaulted by her attacker who first forced her to go int...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Microsoft Centre For Dublin
Computer company Microsoft has announced plans to establish a new European data centre in Dublin. The company will invest 500 million euros in the 51,000 square metre centre, which will be situated i...
Microsoft Centre For Dublin
Computer company Microsoft has announced plans to establish a new European data centre in Dublin. The company will invest 500 million euros in the 51,000 square metre centre, which will be situated i...
Irish News, Nov 6, 2007
Electricity Monitoring Meter To Be In Every Home
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has announced a plan to install a smart electricity monitoring meter in every home across the country. The first phase will begin in 2008 with the installation of 25,000 sm...
Electricity Monitoring Meter To Be In Every Home
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has announced a plan to install a smart electricity monitoring meter in every home across the country. The first phase will begin in 2008 with the installation of 25,000 sm...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
Cabinet Pay Rises May Yet Be Revised
While the Taoiseach insisted at the weekend that taking less than the full – very substantial – pay rise awarded last week to himself and fellow Cabinet members would be mere ‘tokenism’, public concer...
Cabinet Pay Rises May Yet Be Revised
While the Taoiseach insisted at the weekend that taking less than the full – very substantial – pay rise awarded last week to himself and fellow Cabinet members would be mere ‘tokenism’, public concer...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
Wicklow Roads Claim Victim
The driver of a car involved in a fatal accident last night in Co Wicklow has been arrested. A 41-year-old pedestrian died after the incident in Roundwood, Co Wicklow. The man was hit by a car while...
Wicklow Roads Claim Victim
The driver of a car involved in a fatal accident last night in Co Wicklow has been arrested. A 41-year-old pedestrian died after the incident in Roundwood, Co Wicklow. The man was hit by a car while...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
Dana Opposes European Treaty
Derry’s own Eurovision winner and former MEP has spoken out about the new European Treaty. Although no longer active in politics, having most recently stood unsuccessfully for Irish president, she ha...
Dana Opposes European Treaty
Derry’s own Eurovision winner and former MEP has spoken out about the new European Treaty. Although no longer active in politics, having most recently stood unsuccessfully for Irish president, she ha...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
Killer Biker Sentenced
A court has heard that it took a three-hour search operation to catch a Tallaght man who killed a teenage schoolgirl while speeding on his uninsured motorbike. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court Judge Kat...
Killer Biker Sentenced
A court has heard that it took a three-hour search operation to catch a Tallaght man who killed a teenage schoolgirl while speeding on his uninsured motorbike. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court Judge Kat...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
Little Support For EU Treaty
Just a quarter of Irish citizens would support the EU Reform Treaty - a lower figure than that for the earlier failed EU Constitution. A new opinion poll published this morning found that 25% of resp...
Little Support For EU Treaty
Just a quarter of Irish citizens would support the EU Reform Treaty - a lower figure than that for the earlier failed EU Constitution. A new opinion poll published this morning found that 25% of resp...
Irish News, Nov 5, 2007
N2 Clontibret To Castleblayney Bypass Officially Opened
The Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, has officially opened the new N2 Clontibret to Castleblayney bypass. The new bypass was delivered on time and on budget. It is 15.9 km in length and is ...
N2 Clontibret To Castleblayney Bypass Officially Opened
The Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, has officially opened the new N2 Clontibret to Castleblayney bypass. The new bypass was delivered on time and on budget. It is 15.9 km in length and is ...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2007
Wife Cleared In 'Kill Or Be Killed' Case
What should have been a happy family occasion at last New Year turned into a life and death struggle, a court has heard, A woman who stabbed her husband at their home in Cork on New Year’s Eve 2006 w...
Wife Cleared In 'Kill Or Be Killed' Case
What should have been a happy family occasion at last New Year turned into a life and death struggle, a court has heard, A woman who stabbed her husband at their home in Cork on New Year’s Eve 2006 w...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2007
Dunleek Shooting Probed
A man is in hospital in Drogheda after being shot outside his home. Gardai in County Meath were this afternoon investigating the shooting incident in Duleek. A 29-year-old was hit a number of times ...
Dunleek Shooting Probed
A man is in hospital in Drogheda after being shot outside his home. Gardai in County Meath were this afternoon investigating the shooting incident in Duleek. A 29-year-old was hit a number of times ...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2007
Quinn Murder Suspects In North
A classic IRA tactic throughout the Troubles has proved to have been repeated and be hampering the police in investigating the brutal beating that killed Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. It has emerged th...
Quinn Murder Suspects In North
A classic IRA tactic throughout the Troubles has proved to have been repeated and be hampering the police in investigating the brutal beating that killed Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. It has emerged th...
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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.
