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Irish News, Apr 8, 2008
Bertie For President
Bertie Ahern has been mooted as one of a number of possible candidates for the new position of EU President. Hans-Gert Pottering, the current president of the European Parliament, was speaking after ...
Bertie For President
Bertie Ahern has been mooted as one of a number of possible candidates for the new position of EU President. Hans-Gert Pottering, the current president of the European Parliament, was speaking after ...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2008
Report Issues Cancer Warning For Sunbed Users
A report has issued the stark warning that sunbed users could be increasing their risk of developing malignant melanoma by 75 per cent. Cancer Research UK, the body that carried out the research, say...
Report Issues Cancer Warning For Sunbed Users
A report has issued the stark warning that sunbed users could be increasing their risk of developing malignant melanoma by 75 per cent. Cancer Research UK, the body that carried out the research, say...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2008
African Academics Visit For Conference
The reduction of poverty in Africa’s developing countries will be the subject of a conference later today. President Mary McAleese is to open the four-day event for the Irish-African Partnership Rese...
African Academics Visit For Conference
The reduction of poverty in Africa’s developing countries will be the subject of a conference later today. President Mary McAleese is to open the four-day event for the Irish-African Partnership Rese...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Continuing Violence In Shoot City
Gardai in Limerick are investigating series of gun attacks in the city over the weekend. A 27-year-old man escaped unharmed from a gun attack at a house in O'Malley Park. The attack took place when t...
Continuing Violence In Shoot City
Gardai in Limerick are investigating series of gun attacks in the city over the weekend. A 27-year-old man escaped unharmed from a gun attack at a house in O'Malley Park. The attack took place when t...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Woman Arrested Over Christmas Murder
Gardai in Co Louth have made another arrest on Monday morning in connection with the murder of Darren McKeown in Drogheda. The 29 year-old, from Donore, died in hospital just days after being attacke...
Woman Arrested Over Christmas Murder
Gardai in Co Louth have made another arrest on Monday morning in connection with the murder of Darren McKeown in Drogheda. The 29 year-old, from Donore, died in hospital just days after being attacke...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Taoiseach In Waiting 'Will Be Tough'
Fianna Fail's next leader has said he will make tough and unpopular decisions when he takes over as Taoiseach from Bertie Ahern. Speaking on Monday, The Taoiseach-elect Brian Cowen says Ireland is fa...
Taoiseach In Waiting 'Will Be Tough'
Fianna Fail's next leader has said he will make tough and unpopular decisions when he takes over as Taoiseach from Bertie Ahern. Speaking on Monday, The Taoiseach-elect Brian Cowen says Ireland is fa...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Number Of Taxis Operating Too High
The number of taxis operating in Ireland is too high and could be capped, it emerged on Monday. The Joint Committee on Transport is to review taxi licensing regulations as regulators claim the level ...
Number Of Taxis Operating Too High
The number of taxis operating in Ireland is too high and could be capped, it emerged on Monday. The Joint Committee on Transport is to review taxi licensing regulations as regulators claim the level ...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Ahern Proposes Tribunal Overhaul
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said hearings such as the Mahon Tribunal should answer to Oireachtas. Mr Ahern spoke out last week about the treatment of his former secretary at the tribunal who had b...
Ahern Proposes Tribunal Overhaul
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said hearings such as the Mahon Tribunal should answer to Oireachtas. Mr Ahern spoke out last week about the treatment of his former secretary at the tribunal who had b...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Irish Labour Proposes Electoral Overhaul
The Labour Party has announced the publishing of proposals for a major overhaul of Ireland's electoral process. The plans include a proposition to set up a separate independent body to take responsib...
Irish Labour Proposes Electoral Overhaul
The Labour Party has announced the publishing of proposals for a major overhaul of Ireland's electoral process. The plans include a proposition to set up a separate independent body to take responsib...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Celeb Accountant Slams Tax Loophole
‘Rip-Off Republic’ TV host, Eddie Hobbs, has censured the government for not closing a loophole used by developers. According to Mr Hobbs, tax avoidance schemes are used by developers to dodge over t...
Celeb Accountant Slams Tax Loophole
‘Rip-Off Republic’ TV host, Eddie Hobbs, has censured the government for not closing a loophole used by developers. According to Mr Hobbs, tax avoidance schemes are used by developers to dodge over t...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2008
Arnotts' Northern Quarter Plans Back To Drawing Board
An Bord Pleanála have rejected several major elements of Arnotts' proposed 'Northern Quarter' development, in a decision that could send plans back to the drawing board. The planning authority has to...
Arnotts' Northern Quarter Plans Back To Drawing Board
An Bord Pleanála have rejected several major elements of Arnotts' proposed 'Northern Quarter' development, in a decision that could send plans back to the drawing board. The planning authority has to...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Bomb Factory Discovered In Donegal
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of bomb making equipment in Donegal. Garda located several devices and bomb making materials in a wooded area of Rahpoe and arrested three men fro...
Bomb Factory Discovered In Donegal
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of bomb making equipment in Donegal. Garda located several devices and bomb making materials in a wooded area of Rahpoe and arrested three men fro...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Ousted Beverley Back In Like Flynn
The Irish Taoiseach has given his support to the readmittance of Berverly Flynn into the Fianna Fail party. Last night, a senior party meeting agreed to allow Ms Flynn back into the party after she ...
Ousted Beverley Back In Like Flynn
The Irish Taoiseach has given his support to the readmittance of Berverly Flynn into the Fianna Fail party. Last night, a senior party meeting agreed to allow Ms Flynn back into the party after she ...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Bets Off As Taoiseach Race Is All Non Runners
As the field all pull out of the race, Brian Cowen is now to become the new leader of Fianna Fail, and Ireland's 12th Taoiseach. On Thursday, senior party figures rallied behind the minister and with...
Bets Off As Taoiseach Race Is All Non Runners
As the field all pull out of the race, Brian Cowen is now to become the new leader of Fianna Fail, and Ireland's 12th Taoiseach. On Thursday, senior party figures rallied behind the minister and with...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Gardaí Seize Cocaine In Cork
Three kilos of cocaine have been seized by gardaí during searches in Cork. One kilo of the drug was found in a van stopped by officers at Strawhall in Fermoy on Thursday evening. A man, believed to b...
Gardaí Seize Cocaine In Cork
Three kilos of cocaine have been seized by gardaí during searches in Cork. One kilo of the drug was found in a van stopped by officers at Strawhall in Fermoy on Thursday evening. A man, believed to b...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Deaf Woman Attacked By Friend's Partner
A man has been convicted of raping his partner's deaf friend on New Year's Eve. The 33-year-old man, who is also deaf, pleaded not guilty to assaulting the 43 year-old woman. Judge Frank O'Donnell ...
Deaf Woman Attacked By Friend's Partner
A man has been convicted of raping his partner's deaf friend on New Year's Eve. The 33-year-old man, who is also deaf, pleaded not guilty to assaulting the 43 year-old woman. Judge Frank O'Donnell ...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Minister For Cork Slams Cassells Report
A Fine Gael Front Bencher has called on the Government to honour the commitment given to Cork Airport and reject the Cassells report. The TD for Cork South Central, Simon Coveney, has spoken out over...
Minister For Cork Slams Cassells Report
A Fine Gael Front Bencher has called on the Government to honour the commitment given to Cork Airport and reject the Cassells report. The TD for Cork South Central, Simon Coveney, has spoken out over...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Pregnant Teen Found Guilty Of Theft
A new Garda crackdown on so-called distraction theft's codenamed 'Operation Hawkeye', has led to the conviction of a girl who stole over €1,000. The 17-year-old girl, who is pregnant, came to Ireland...
Pregnant Teen Found Guilty Of Theft
A new Garda crackdown on so-called distraction theft's codenamed 'Operation Hawkeye', has led to the conviction of a girl who stole over €1,000. The 17-year-old girl, who is pregnant, came to Ireland...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Prisoners Found With Their Own Cell Phones
A number of mobile phones and cellular phone equipment has been confiscated from a number of inmates of an Irish prison. Six top criminals were found in possession of the prohibited mobiles, as well ...
Prisoners Found With Their Own Cell Phones
A number of mobile phones and cellular phone equipment has been confiscated from a number of inmates of an Irish prison. Six top criminals were found in possession of the prohibited mobiles, as well ...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
Buying First Time Is Better Than Renting
First time buyers are better off buying than renting in the current market, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Published by Irish Property Buyer magazine the index considers the cost...
Buying First Time Is Better Than Renting
First time buyers are better off buying than renting in the current market, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Published by Irish Property Buyer magazine the index considers the cost...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2008
New Hospital For Navan
Navan has been put forward by leading consultants as the location for the new Hospital in the North East. The Health Service Executive will receive the report on Friday detailing the new location fo...
New Hospital For Navan
Navan has been put forward by leading consultants as the location for the new Hospital in the North East. The Health Service Executive will receive the report on Friday detailing the new location fo...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Bertie Censures Tribunal's Treatment
The Taoiseach has hit out at the Mahon Tribunal in its treatment of his secretary Grainne Carruth. Speaking to reporters on Dublin on Thursday, Bertie Ahern described the treatment of his Ms Carruth...
Bertie Censures Tribunal's Treatment
The Taoiseach has hit out at the Mahon Tribunal in its treatment of his secretary Grainne Carruth. Speaking to reporters on Dublin on Thursday, Bertie Ahern described the treatment of his Ms Carruth...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Worker Killed In Steel Plant Accident
A man has been killed following an incident at a steel plant in Cork this morning. The 62-year-old worker died at around 9.30am after an accident at the Duggan Steel plant in Millstreet in North Cork...
Worker Killed In Steel Plant Accident
A man has been killed following an incident at a steel plant in Cork this morning. The 62-year-old worker died at around 9.30am after an accident at the Duggan Steel plant in Millstreet in North Cork...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Inmate Sues State Over Boiling Water Attack
A Dublin man has decided to sue the governor of Wheatfield Prison and the state after a fellow inmate attacked him. Gary Breen, 31, of Hillview Grove, Ballinteer, had been serving a 12-month sentence...
Inmate Sues State Over Boiling Water Attack
A Dublin man has decided to sue the governor of Wheatfield Prison and the state after a fellow inmate attacked him. Gary Breen, 31, of Hillview Grove, Ballinteer, had been serving a 12-month sentence...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Pole Accused Of 'Hanging' Partner
A Polish Man has appeared in court accused of trying to fake the suicide of his partner. The court heard how Mr Lech Szymczk, of North great Charles Street, Dublin 1, tried to hang his girlfriend to ...
Pole Accused Of 'Hanging' Partner
A Polish Man has appeared in court accused of trying to fake the suicide of his partner. The court heard how Mr Lech Szymczk, of North great Charles Street, Dublin 1, tried to hang his girlfriend to ...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Much More Irish Speakers Needed To Save Language
The Gaeltacht Minister has warned Ireland needs 250,000 more Irish speakers by 2028 to save the language. Speaking during a visit to the US, TD Eamon O'Cuiv called for more courage and leadership to...
Much More Irish Speakers Needed To Save Language
The Gaeltacht Minister has warned Ireland needs 250,000 more Irish speakers by 2028 to save the language. Speaking during a visit to the US, TD Eamon O'Cuiv called for more courage and leadership to...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
14 Year-Old Blasts Limerick House
A family home in Limerick has been attacked by a 14 year-old armed with a shotgun and apparently 'drugged up'. The boy - who had been released from custody only three hours beforehand - was previous...
14 Year-Old Blasts Limerick House
A family home in Limerick has been attacked by a 14 year-old armed with a shotgun and apparently 'drugged up'. The boy - who had been released from custody only three hours beforehand - was previous...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Ireland's Biggest Service Station Opens At Dublin Docks
The largest service station in Ireland was officially opened today by the Minster for Transport, Noel Dempsey. The €7m station, which is four times larger than a typical Irish service station, is own...
Ireland's Biggest Service Station Opens At Dublin Docks
The largest service station in Ireland was officially opened today by the Minster for Transport, Noel Dempsey. The €7m station, which is four times larger than a typical Irish service station, is own...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Dempsey Admits Ambitions For Leadership
Transport minister Noel Dempsey has refused to rule himself out of the race to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil following Bertie's shock resignation. Mr Dempsey, 55, has declined to make clear h...
Dempsey Admits Ambitions For Leadership
Transport minister Noel Dempsey has refused to rule himself out of the race to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil following Bertie's shock resignation. Mr Dempsey, 55, has declined to make clear h...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2008
Cassells Recommends Cork Pay Terminal Debts
Trouble-shooter and former trade union leader Peter Cassells has recommended that Cork Airport should pay a €100 million debt to end a dispute with Dublin Airport. Mr Cassells had been asked to media...
Cassells Recommends Cork Pay Terminal Debts
Trouble-shooter and former trade union leader Peter Cassells has recommended that Cork Airport should pay a €100 million debt to end a dispute with Dublin Airport. Mr Cassells had been asked to media...
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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.
