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Irish News for March 2008 : Page 4
Irish News, Mar 13, 2008
ISPPC Deeply Concerned About Criminal Grooming Of Children
The ISPCC has said it is deeply concerned that children as young as 10 are being used to run drugs and guns in Limerick. This emerged after a 15-year-old appeared in court in the city for handling a ...
ISPPC Deeply Concerned About Criminal Grooming Of Children
The ISPCC has said it is deeply concerned that children as young as 10 are being used to run drugs and guns in Limerick. This emerged after a 15-year-old appeared in court in the city for handling a ...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2008
NRA Insists Construction Work Is Not Damaging Monument
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is denying that construction work on the M3 motorway in Co Meath is damaging a national monument at Rath Luth. Protestors against the road are claiming the work is ...
NRA Insists Construction Work Is Not Damaging Monument
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is denying that construction work on the M3 motorway in Co Meath is damaging a national monument at Rath Luth. Protestors against the road are claiming the work is ...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Ahern Defends 'St. Patrick's Day' Trips Abroad
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has told the Dáil today that money spent by Government departments to travel to global St Patrick’s Day events is in fact beneficial in promoting Ireland for foreign investment ...
Ahern Defends 'St. Patrick's Day' Trips Abroad
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has told the Dáil today that money spent by Government departments to travel to global St Patrick’s Day events is in fact beneficial in promoting Ireland for foreign investment ...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Teen Held Over Drimnagh Murders
A 16-year-old boy is still being questioned by gardaí in connection with the murders of two Polish men in Drimnagh, Dublin, last month. The teenager was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection wi...
Teen Held Over Drimnagh Murders
A 16-year-old boy is still being questioned by gardaí in connection with the murders of two Polish men in Drimnagh, Dublin, last month. The teenager was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection wi...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Cigarettes Seized In Laois
Revenue Commissioners have seized between eight and nine million contraband cigarettes in Co. Laois. It is understood that the cigarettes, which were valued at €3 million, were found in a container, ...
Cigarettes Seized In Laois
Revenue Commissioners have seized between eight and nine million contraband cigarettes in Co. Laois. It is understood that the cigarettes, which were valued at €3 million, were found in a container, ...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Cancer Fraudster 'Disgusting'
Cancer victims are likely to have been 'disgusted' by the actions of a consultant surgeon who defrauded almost €750,000 from insurance companies through a false breast cancer claim. Jailing Dr Emad M...
Cancer Fraudster 'Disgusting'
Cancer victims are likely to have been 'disgusted' by the actions of a consultant surgeon who defrauded almost €750,000 from insurance companies through a false breast cancer claim. Jailing Dr Emad M...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Drink-Drive Limits To Be Cut
In an effort to counter the daily toll of road accidents across Ireland, the Government is set to press ahead with a reduction in drink-driving limits despite opposition from rural groups and publican...
Drink-Drive Limits To Be Cut
In an effort to counter the daily toll of road accidents across Ireland, the Government is set to press ahead with a reduction in drink-driving limits despite opposition from rural groups and publican...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Terror Suspects Bailed
Although charged with INLA membership, two Irish men were granted bail at the Special Criminal Court today. John McCrossan (46), from Strabane, and Neil Myles, of no fixed abode, are each charged wit...
Terror Suspects Bailed
Although charged with INLA membership, two Irish men were granted bail at the Special Criminal Court today. John McCrossan (46), from Strabane, and Neil Myles, of no fixed abode, are each charged wit...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Storms Disrupt Power Supplies
Ireland has been badly hit by bad weather which has left thousands of homes without electricity this morning following high winds across the country overnight. The majority of the damaged power lines...
Storms Disrupt Power Supplies
Ireland has been badly hit by bad weather which has left thousands of homes without electricity this morning following high winds across the country overnight. The majority of the damaged power lines...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
EU States In Joint Dublin Deportations
A group of six illegal immigrants from Ghana was deported from Dublin yesterday, in what is believed to be the first joint-deportation from the Irish capital. The Ghanaian nationals were deported to ...
EU States In Joint Dublin Deportations
A group of six illegal immigrants from Ghana was deported from Dublin yesterday, in what is believed to be the first joint-deportation from the Irish capital. The Ghanaian nationals were deported to ...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Huge Blaze Guts Irish Naval HQ
Firefighters were battling a major blaze on the Haulbowline naval base in Cork Harbour last night with units from Cork City and the County services joining forces with defence forces personnel to take...
Huge Blaze Guts Irish Naval HQ
Firefighters were battling a major blaze on the Haulbowline naval base in Cork Harbour last night with units from Cork City and the County services joining forces with defence forces personnel to take...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2008
Dublin To Host All-Ireland Autism Conference
A national one-day cross-border autism conference will be held at Croke Park in Dublin on April 15, Irish Education Minister Mary Hanafin has announced. Announcing the conference, the Minister said: ...
Dublin To Host All-Ireland Autism Conference
A national one-day cross-border autism conference will be held at Croke Park in Dublin on April 15, Irish Education Minister Mary Hanafin has announced. Announcing the conference, the Minister said: ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Whistleblower Service To Stop Gardaí Corruption
The Minister For Justice has announced plans for a so-called 'Whistleblower' service after allegations of police corruption came to light. The Minister, Brian Lenihan has appointed Brian McCarthy to ...
Whistleblower Service To Stop Gardaí Corruption
The Minister For Justice has announced plans for a so-called 'Whistleblower' service after allegations of police corruption came to light. The Minister, Brian Lenihan has appointed Brian McCarthy to ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Port Tunnel Shut
The Dublin Port Tunnel was temporarily closed to all traffic after a truck caught fire in the facility this afternoon. The normal HGV ban for traffic in the city centre was lifted shortly after the c...
Port Tunnel Shut
The Dublin Port Tunnel was temporarily closed to all traffic after a truck caught fire in the facility this afternoon. The normal HGV ban for traffic in the city centre was lifted shortly after the c...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Eircom Court Downloads Action
Eircom have been taken to court over illegal downloading in an unprecedented case. Four of the largest record companies in Ireland are bringing the action for the first time against the internet pro...
Eircom Court Downloads Action
Eircom have been taken to court over illegal downloading in an unprecedented case. Four of the largest record companies in Ireland are bringing the action for the first time against the internet pro...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
‘Stab City’ Most Killings Per Head
Recently released figures have revealed Limerick has the highest level of killings per capita than any other county in Ireland. The figures released in an Irish Newspaper compare serious crime statis...
‘Stab City’ Most Killings Per Head
Recently released figures have revealed Limerick has the highest level of killings per capita than any other county in Ireland. The figures released in an Irish Newspaper compare serious crime statis...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Gunman Arrested In Dublin
Gardai in Dublin have arrested a man after an attempted armed robbery of a pub in Chapelizod, early this morning. Officers were called to The Villager pub at around 1am. The man, armed with a shotgu...
Gunman Arrested In Dublin
Gardai in Dublin have arrested a man after an attempted armed robbery of a pub in Chapelizod, early this morning. Officers were called to The Villager pub at around 1am. The man, armed with a shotgu...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Planning Rejection 'Not A Dunne' Deal
Developer Sean Dunne may still receive planning permission for a proposed landmark high-rise tower on the Jury's development at Ballsbridge after all - despite it already being rejected. Dublin City ...
Planning Rejection 'Not A Dunne' Deal
Developer Sean Dunne may still receive planning permission for a proposed landmark high-rise tower on the Jury's development at Ballsbridge after all - despite it already being rejected. Dublin City ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
'Extended Hours' Sentence For Staff Thief
A court has heard how a Brown Thomas employee stole €20,000 from his store in gift vouchers. Part-time worker, Adam Brennan, 26, from Landscape Park in Churchtown, pleaded guilty to four counts of st...
'Extended Hours' Sentence For Staff Thief
A court has heard how a Brown Thomas employee stole €20,000 from his store in gift vouchers. Part-time worker, Adam Brennan, 26, from Landscape Park in Churchtown, pleaded guilty to four counts of st...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Man Killed In Co Cork Road Accident
A 71-year-old man has died in a road accident in Co Cork. The crash happened at around 10.30pm yesterday at Aultagh, near Dunmanway, when the man's jeep is believed to have went out of control. The ...
Man Killed In Co Cork Road Accident
A 71-year-old man has died in a road accident in Co Cork. The crash happened at around 10.30pm yesterday at Aultagh, near Dunmanway, when the man's jeep is believed to have went out of control. The ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
New Nursing Home Standards Published
The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has launched new minimum quality standards for nursing homes throughout the country. All public and private nursing homes will be subject to indepe...
New Nursing Home Standards Published
The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has launched new minimum quality standards for nursing homes throughout the country. All public and private nursing homes will be subject to indepe...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2008
Man Released Over Kilkenny Death
Gardai in Kilkenny have released a man without charge over the death of a woman at the weekend. He was released in the early hours of this morning and a file is being prepared for the Director of Pub...
Man Released Over Kilkenny Death
Gardai in Kilkenny have released a man without charge over the death of a woman at the weekend. He was released in the early hours of this morning and a file is being prepared for the Director of Pub...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Gunman Tackled In Limerick Pub
Members of the public overpowered a shotgun-wielding man on Sunday night as he prowled a Limerick pub. The man in his 30s entered Quilty’s bar in Thomondgate brandishing a loaded sawn-off shotgun. ...
Gunman Tackled In Limerick Pub
Members of the public overpowered a shotgun-wielding man on Sunday night as he prowled a Limerick pub. The man in his 30s entered Quilty’s bar in Thomondgate brandishing a loaded sawn-off shotgun. ...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Teenage Screwdriver Murderers Could Go Free
The killers of two Polish men murdered outside a chip shop in Dublin could go free according to detectives investigating the case. The detectives fear it may be difficult to secure a conviction agai...
Teenage Screwdriver Murderers Could Go Free
The killers of two Polish men murdered outside a chip shop in Dublin could go free according to detectives investigating the case. The detectives fear it may be difficult to secure a conviction agai...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Shoting Victim 'Was Gang Member'
The man shot dead in West Dublin on Saturday night may have been a gang member. Richie McCormick, 29, was shot in Ronanstown in Dublin as he left his brother's house. Mr McCormick had previously bee...
Shoting Victim 'Was Gang Member'
The man shot dead in West Dublin on Saturday night may have been a gang member. Richie McCormick, 29, was shot in Ronanstown in Dublin as he left his brother's house. Mr McCormick had previously bee...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
‘Tragic’ Woman Gets Seven Years
A South African woman, described by a court as ‘Tragic’, has been given seven years jail for the possession of €80,000 worth of drugs. Sasha Whitehead, 34, was sentenced in Dublin Circuit Criminal Co...
‘Tragic’ Woman Gets Seven Years
A South African woman, described by a court as ‘Tragic’, has been given seven years jail for the possession of €80,000 worth of drugs. Sasha Whitehead, 34, was sentenced in Dublin Circuit Criminal Co...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Man Arrested Over Kilkenny Woman's Death
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with the death of a 42-year-old woman in Kilkenny over the weekend. Lorraine White died after being rushed to St Luke's Hospital, suffering from ...
Man Arrested Over Kilkenny Woman's Death
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with the death of a 42-year-old woman in Kilkenny over the weekend. Lorraine White died after being rushed to St Luke's Hospital, suffering from ...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Storm Warning From Water Safety Boss
It's not quite 'Beware The Ides Of March', but the boss of the Irish body charged with water safety matters has warned of serious dangers from this week's storms - which have brought the second week o...
Storm Warning From Water Safety Boss
It's not quite 'Beware The Ides Of March', but the boss of the Irish body charged with water safety matters has warned of serious dangers from this week's storms - which have brought the second week o...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Fresh Appeals Over Dublin Shootings
Gardaí have renewed appeals for information about two fatal shootings in Dublin over the past few days. John Berney, 29, was murdered in his home in Castlelyon Drive in the Newcastle area of the city...
Fresh Appeals Over Dublin Shootings
Gardaí have renewed appeals for information about two fatal shootings in Dublin over the past few days. John Berney, 29, was murdered in his home in Castlelyon Drive in the Newcastle area of the city...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2008
Transport Overhaul Will 'Lead To Gridlock'
The € multi-billion transport plan for Dublin is to be rethought amid fears Dublin city centre could grind to a halt in a major gridlock. Ministers working to overhaul Dublin’s transport system have ...
Transport Overhaul Will 'Lead To Gridlock'
The € multi-billion transport plan for Dublin is to be rethought amid fears Dublin city centre could grind to a halt in a major gridlock. Ministers working to overhaul Dublin’s transport system have ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Very windy with persistent and occasionally heavy rain at first, becoming drier with the wind easing towards midday. Mainly dry with bright spells increasing during the afternoon. Milder than of late. Maximum temperature 14 °C.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.
