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Irish News for October 2008 : Page 5
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Shortt Stabbing Suspect Arrested At Border
Gardaí have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of the son of framed publican Frank Shortt, after capturing him at a border checkpoint. The 35-year-old man, from Dublin, fled the flat where Kristian S...
Shortt Stabbing Suspect Arrested At Border
Gardaí have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of the son of framed publican Frank Shortt, after capturing him at a border checkpoint. The 35-year-old man, from Dublin, fled the flat where Kristian S...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Two Men Critical Following Separate Stabbings
Two men are in hospital following two vicious stabbing incidents on Thursday. A man in Dublin received stab wounds to his face in an attack in the Maryland area of the Coombe, Dublin shortly before 3...
Two Men Critical Following Separate Stabbings
Two men are in hospital following two vicious stabbing incidents on Thursday. A man in Dublin received stab wounds to his face in an attack in the Maryland area of the Coombe, Dublin shortly before 3...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Fine Gael Leader Takes 'Symbolic' Pay Cut
In lieu of next week's budget, the leader of the Fine Gael party has announced he will take a voluntary pay cut of 5% as an example to public service workers. The surprise announcement came as leader...
Fine Gael Leader Takes 'Symbolic' Pay Cut
In lieu of next week's budget, the leader of the Fine Gael party has announced he will take a voluntary pay cut of 5% as an example to public service workers. The surprise announcement came as leader...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Irish Senator Apologises For Punching Colleague
A veteran Fianna Fail senator has pleaded guilty to punching a councillor in a hotel bathroom. Senator Camillus Glynn, 67, later apologised for the assault against former Fianna Fail councillor Tom W...
Irish Senator Apologises For Punching Colleague
A veteran Fianna Fail senator has pleaded guilty to punching a councillor in a hotel bathroom. Senator Camillus Glynn, 67, later apologised for the assault against former Fianna Fail councillor Tom W...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Gardaí Appeal After Security Van Robbery
Gardaí have launched an appeal for information following a robbery of a security van at gunpoint. Gardai at Finglas are investigating the armed robbery of the van at Cappagh Post Office, Finglas, Du...
Gardaí Appeal After Security Van Robbery
Gardaí have launched an appeal for information following a robbery of a security van at gunpoint. Gardai at Finglas are investigating the armed robbery of the van at Cappagh Post Office, Finglas, Du...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Troops Allowance Escapes Scythe Of Gov Cuts
Irish peacekeeping troops are to receive an increase in allowances despite expected mass public spending cuts. A previously negotiated increase of 5% to their daily allowance of €23.58 a day, looked ...
Troops Allowance Escapes Scythe Of Gov Cuts
Irish peacekeeping troops are to receive an increase in allowances despite expected mass public spending cuts. A previously negotiated increase of 5% to their daily allowance of €23.58 a day, looked ...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2008
Gormley Shares Bright Idea On Bulbs
The minister for the environment has announced plans to completely phase out the old style light bulbs within a few years. The new proposal from John Gormley will ban half of the range of traditional...
Gormley Shares Bright Idea On Bulbs
The minister for the environment has announced plans to completely phase out the old style light bulbs within a few years. The new proposal from John Gormley will ban half of the range of traditional...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
Man Killed Following Dublin Robbery
A man has been found killed in the car park of a shop in Dublin after an attempted robbery on Thursday night. Details of the killing are still emerging, but gardaí at Clontarf Garda Station have laun...
Man Killed Following Dublin Robbery
A man has been found killed in the car park of a shop in Dublin after an attempted robbery on Thursday night. Details of the killing are still emerging, but gardaí at Clontarf Garda Station have laun...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
Cyclist Killed In Kerry Collision
A male cyclist in his 50's has been killed following a collision with a car in Kerry on Thursday night. Gardaí are investigating the fatal collision at Ardfert, Co.Kerry, which occurred at 8.50pm. T...
Cyclist Killed In Kerry Collision
A male cyclist in his 50's has been killed following a collision with a car in Kerry on Thursday night. Gardaí are investigating the fatal collision at Ardfert, Co.Kerry, which occurred at 8.50pm. T...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
University Discusses Fees With Committee
The boss of the Irish Universities Association (IUA) has called Thursday's committee meeting on the topic of university finances "productive". The meeting took place to discuss the future of funding ...
University Discusses Fees With Committee
The boss of the Irish Universities Association (IUA) has called Thursday's committee meeting on the topic of university finances "productive". The meeting took place to discuss the future of funding ...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
Bank Of Ireland Agrees To Pass On Savings
The Bank of Ireland has confirmed it will pass on its savings from Wednesday's interest rate cut to its mortgage customers. The cuts will apply to standard variable rate and tracker rate mortgage cus...
Bank Of Ireland Agrees To Pass On Savings
The Bank of Ireland has confirmed it will pass on its savings from Wednesday's interest rate cut to its mortgage customers. The cuts will apply to standard variable rate and tracker rate mortgage cus...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
Alcohol Industry In 'Crisis'
An alcohol industry lobby group has revealed the alcohol industry is in "crisis" following a significant drop in consumption this year. The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) released figures on...
Alcohol Industry In 'Crisis'
An alcohol industry lobby group has revealed the alcohol industry is in "crisis" following a significant drop in consumption this year. The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) released figures on...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2008
Inflation Holds At 4.3%, But For How Long?
Ireland's inflation rate has remained unchanged at 4.3% over the past month, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, but analysts believe a major rise is just around the co...
Inflation Holds At 4.3%, But For How Long?
Ireland's inflation rate has remained unchanged at 4.3% over the past month, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, but analysts believe a major rise is just around the co...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Arrest Made After 'Bomb' Removed Car By Army
Army bomb disposal experts were called last night called to an address in Dublin after a device was found in a car. The suspected ordnance was found at an address in Marigold Court, Darndale, north D...
Arrest Made After 'Bomb' Removed Car By Army
Army bomb disposal experts were called last night called to an address in Dublin after a device was found in a car. The suspected ordnance was found at an address in Marigold Court, Darndale, north D...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Gardaí Seek Public Assistance In Tracing Two Missing Men
Gardaí have appealed for help from the public in finding two men who are both separately thought to be missing. Gardai at Bandon, Co. Cork are firstly seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the w...
Gardaí Seek Public Assistance In Tracing Two Missing Men
Gardaí have appealed for help from the public in finding two men who are both separately thought to be missing. Gardai at Bandon, Co. Cork are firstly seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the w...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Worldwide Rate Cut Eases Irish Finances
As world markets continue to tip-toe along the precipice of collapse, a world-wide rate cut has been put in place to put some distance between world finances and the edge. On Wednesday morning, the U...
Worldwide Rate Cut Eases Irish Finances
As world markets continue to tip-toe along the precipice of collapse, a world-wide rate cut has been put in place to put some distance between world finances and the edge. On Wednesday morning, the U...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
House Prices Collapse By 11%
An influential property website has revealed that house prices have fallen again. The recent figures show the average price of a house is now at €312,500 and says a fall of 3.8% in house prices was r...
House Prices Collapse By 11%
An influential property website has revealed that house prices have fallen again. The recent figures show the average price of a house is now at €312,500 and says a fall of 3.8% in house prices was r...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Aer Lingus Does A Little Networking With United Airlines
Aer Lingus has brokered a deal with United Airlines to operate a codeshare agreement, according to an announcement on Wednesday. As part of the deal, Aer Lingus customers will now be able to access U...
Aer Lingus Does A Little Networking With United Airlines
Aer Lingus has brokered a deal with United Airlines to operate a codeshare agreement, according to an announcement on Wednesday. As part of the deal, Aer Lingus customers will now be able to access U...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Trapattoni Reveals Squad Shake-Up For Qualifier
The ever-unpredictable Ireland manager has revealed that his squad for the Cyprus qualifier is to include some twists and turns. Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that Paul McShane is set to make his...
Trapattoni Reveals Squad Shake-Up For Qualifier
The ever-unpredictable Ireland manager has revealed that his squad for the Cyprus qualifier is to include some twists and turns. Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that Paul McShane is set to make his...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Ireland Could Miss Key EU Targets
A new report has revealed that Ireland is on course to miss key targets in tackling waste, CO2 emissions and water quality. The document from the Environmental Protection Agency has said despite the ...
Ireland Could Miss Key EU Targets
A new report has revealed that Ireland is on course to miss key targets in tackling waste, CO2 emissions and water quality. The document from the Environmental Protection Agency has said despite the ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Add €2 To Cigs Says Cancer Charity
An Irish Cancer charity will ask the Government to increase the price of cigarettes by €2 in the upcoming Budget, according to a statement today. The Irish Cancer Society will present its pre-budget ...
Add €2 To Cigs Says Cancer Charity
An Irish Cancer charity will ask the Government to increase the price of cigarettes by €2 in the upcoming Budget, according to a statement today. The Irish Cancer Society will present its pre-budget ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2008
Government Warned Against Cuts In Services
The Irish Government has been warned against making cuts in services in the forthcoming Budget. The Carers' Association has told the Government that cuts in the income support for family carers woul...
Government Warned Against Cuts In Services
The Irish Government has been warned against making cuts in services in the forthcoming Budget. The Carers' Association has told the Government that cuts in the income support for family carers woul...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
Life Sentence For Man Convicted Of Finbar Dennehy Murder
A man has been jailed for life at Dublin's Central Criminal Court, after pleading guilty to the murder of Finbar Dennehy in the city last year. Michael Downes, 42, of no fixed abode, admitted to the ...
Life Sentence For Man Convicted Of Finbar Dennehy Murder
A man has been jailed for life at Dublin's Central Criminal Court, after pleading guilty to the murder of Finbar Dennehy in the city last year. Michael Downes, 42, of no fixed abode, admitted to the ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
Jury Finds McArdle Guilty Of Manslaughter
The husband of Kelly-Anne Corcoran has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his wife while on holiday in Marbella in 2000. The jury at Malaga's Criminal Court found the Dundalk man, Michael Derm...
Jury Finds McArdle Guilty Of Manslaughter
The husband of Kelly-Anne Corcoran has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his wife while on holiday in Marbella in 2000. The jury at Malaga's Criminal Court found the Dundalk man, Michael Derm...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
President Commemorates British War Dead
A ground-breaking war veterans' commemoration dedicated to those Irish men who fought - and often died - in the service of the British forces will be officially opened today. President McAleese will ...
President Commemorates British War Dead
A ground-breaking war veterans' commemoration dedicated to those Irish men who fought - and often died - in the service of the British forces will be officially opened today. President McAleese will ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
Lisbon Treaty Debate Needs Time: Martin
A decision on whether or not to stage a re-run of the Lisbon Treaty vote looked as far away as ever yesterday with news that the Minister for Foreign Affairs told the European Parliament Committee on ...
Lisbon Treaty Debate Needs Time: Martin
A decision on whether or not to stage a re-run of the Lisbon Treaty vote looked as far away as ever yesterday with news that the Minister for Foreign Affairs told the European Parliament Committee on ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
Handbrake Released On Dublin Parking Fees
Motorists in Dublin will be forking out more for parking in the city, as charges increase by up to 20 cents an hour. Councillors agreed the decision on Monday evening when they accepted a report stat...
Handbrake Released On Dublin Parking Fees
Motorists in Dublin will be forking out more for parking in the city, as charges increase by up to 20 cents an hour. Councillors agreed the decision on Monday evening when they accepted a report stat...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2008
Tyrone Manager In Car Accident
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte has sustained injuries after the car he was travelling in went 'off the road' earlier today. Mr Harte, who lifted the All-Ireland Trophy with his county side last month, ...
Tyrone Manager In Car Accident
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte has sustained injuries after the car he was travelling in went 'off the road' earlier today. Mr Harte, who lifted the All-Ireland Trophy with his county side last month, ...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2008
Hoax Bomb Alert In Dublin, as North 'Device' Made Safe
Traffic was diverted and buildings in the Charlemont Street of Dublin were evacuated last night while gardaí and the army dealt with a suspect device. It was later found to be a hoax after a bomb dis...
Hoax Bomb Alert In Dublin, as North 'Device' Made Safe
Traffic was diverted and buildings in the Charlemont Street of Dublin were evacuated last night while gardaí and the army dealt with a suspect device. It was later found to be a hoax after a bomb dis...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2008
Gardaí Hurling Star Killed In Crash
A Galway senior hurling squad member and rookie policeman who was about to finish his graduation from Templemore Gardaí College in the coming weeks has been killed in a weekend road accident. Gardaí ...
Gardaí Hurling Star Killed In Crash
A Galway senior hurling squad member and rookie policeman who was about to finish his graduation from Templemore Gardaí College in the coming weeks has been killed in a weekend road accident. Gardaí ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
