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Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Decrease In Uni Applications From Republic Students
Applications to Northern universities from the Republic's school leavers have fallen by 21%, according to an admissions body. The UK's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, commonly known as ...
Decrease In Uni Applications From Republic Students
Applications to Northern universities from the Republic's school leavers have fallen by 21%, according to an admissions body. The UK's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, commonly known as ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
English Worker Sues Irish Taunters For €20,000
An English pipe-fitter has successfully sued his work colleagues for €20,000 after being taunted about his nationality. The employment tribunal found his treatment amounted to racial abuse. The man...
English Worker Sues Irish Taunters For €20,000
An English pipe-fitter has successfully sued his work colleagues for €20,000 after being taunted about his nationality. The employment tribunal found his treatment amounted to racial abuse. The man...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
€10,000 Reward In Swords Sex Attack Inquiry
Crimestoppers is offering €10,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who seriously sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a north Dublin park earlier this month. The girl was ...
€10,000 Reward In Swords Sex Attack Inquiry
Crimestoppers is offering €10,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who seriously sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a north Dublin park earlier this month. The girl was ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Teen Blasted With Shotgun While Helping Mum
A teenager has been hit by a shotgun blast as he helped his mother with shopping in Co Waterford. It is thought the attack could end a painstakingly negotiated truce currently quelling a vicious feu...
Teen Blasted With Shotgun While Helping Mum
A teenager has been hit by a shotgun blast as he helped his mother with shopping in Co Waterford. It is thought the attack could end a painstakingly negotiated truce currently quelling a vicious feu...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2008
Englishmen Appeal Cork Cocaine Convictions
The three Englishmen convicted of the State's largest drugs shipment in its history are to appeal their convictions and sentences. Martin Wanden, Perry Wharrie and Joe Daly were all jailed in July la...
Englishmen Appeal Cork Cocaine Convictions
The three Englishmen convicted of the State's largest drugs shipment in its history are to appeal their convictions and sentences. Martin Wanden, Perry Wharrie and Joe Daly were all jailed in July la...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
The Return Of Hat Club!
On Friday August 29th, the UK’s premiere hat party Hat-Club heads back to Belfast, to deliver another night of filthy house music and hat-clad mayhem. The event will be held at the Mynt club in the C...
The Return Of Hat Club!
On Friday August 29th, the UK’s premiere hat party Hat-Club heads back to Belfast, to deliver another night of filthy house music and hat-clad mayhem. The event will be held at the Mynt club in the C...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Intelligence Leads To Drug Seizure
Gardaí have detained four men following an intelligence operation in Co Dublin. Gardaí from the Organised Crime Unit, the National Drug Unit , National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and local unit...
Intelligence Leads To Drug Seizure
Gardaí have detained four men following an intelligence operation in Co Dublin. Gardaí from the Organised Crime Unit, the National Drug Unit , National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and local unit...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Bicycle Courier Bandit Strikes Jewellers
Gardaí are searching for a robber - a male - who, posing as a bicycle courier, smashed the front window of a Dublin jewellers and pedaled away to make his escape on two wheels. Breaking the jeweller'...
Bicycle Courier Bandit Strikes Jewellers
Gardaí are searching for a robber - a male - who, posing as a bicycle courier, smashed the front window of a Dublin jewellers and pedaled away to make his escape on two wheels. Breaking the jeweller'...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Rescue Operation Launched After Landslides In Roscommon
A major rescue attempt was launched in Co Roscommon on Tuesday night, after a series of landslides cut off all access to an elderly man living in the Arigna area. The recent torrential rains led to h...
Rescue Operation Launched After Landslides In Roscommon
A major rescue attempt was launched in Co Roscommon on Tuesday night, after a series of landslides cut off all access to an elderly man living in the Arigna area. The recent torrential rains led to h...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Armed Robbers Hit Cash Truck In Co Dublin
Gardai are investigating the robbery of a cash in transit security van at Killiney Shopping Centre at Dun Laoghaire shortly before 10.00am on Thursday morning. Three males armed with a hand gun threa...
Armed Robbers Hit Cash Truck In Co Dublin
Gardai are investigating the robbery of a cash in transit security van at Killiney Shopping Centre at Dun Laoghaire shortly before 10.00am on Thursday morning. Three males armed with a hand gun threa...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Education Minister Agrees To Listen To Bishop
The Minister for Education has "agreed to listen" to an outspoken Bishop on the role of the church in the Irish education system. Bishop Leo O'Reilly, Chairman of the Irish Bishops' Conference Commi...
Education Minister Agrees To Listen To Bishop
The Minister for Education has "agreed to listen" to an outspoken Bishop on the role of the church in the Irish education system. Bishop Leo O'Reilly, Chairman of the Irish Bishops' Conference Commi...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Man In Jail For Having No Identity
A Carlow district judge has jailed a man who failed to provide any proof of his identity or place of residence. Judge David Anderson put the legally nameless man in custody at a special sitting of Ca...
Man In Jail For Having No Identity
A Carlow district judge has jailed a man who failed to provide any proof of his identity or place of residence. Judge David Anderson put the legally nameless man in custody at a special sitting of Ca...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Ryan Air Denies Stansted Bid
Outgoing Ryanair boss, Michael O'Leary, has dismissed reports that the low fares carrier has plans to buy London's Stansted airport. Amid rumours the budget airline boss was planning to buy up the ai...
Ryan Air Denies Stansted Bid
Outgoing Ryanair boss, Michael O'Leary, has dismissed reports that the low fares carrier has plans to buy London's Stansted airport. Amid rumours the budget airline boss was planning to buy up the ai...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Charles Has Come A Cropper Over GM Says TD
The Fine Gael Agriculture spokesperson, has criticised Prince Charles' recent comments that the development of GM Food would be the "biggest environmental disaster of all time." Speaking to The Daily...
Charles Has Come A Cropper Over GM Says TD
The Fine Gael Agriculture spokesperson, has criticised Prince Charles' recent comments that the development of GM Food would be the "biggest environmental disaster of all time." Speaking to The Daily...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2008
Racial Discrimination Cases Double
The number of cases of racial discrimination in the workplace has increased by 100% in a single year, according to the Equality Tribunal. The amount of cases referred to the Tribunal reached 307 las...
Racial Discrimination Cases Double
The number of cases of racial discrimination in the workplace has increased by 100% in a single year, according to the Equality Tribunal. The amount of cases referred to the Tribunal reached 307 las...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Green Party Out Of Ideas As It Turns To Members
The Green party has reportedly turned to its members to find a way out of the Lisbon impasse. The party has ent an e-mail to its 2,100 members seeking their views on how to deal with the Lisbon Trea...
Green Party Out Of Ideas As It Turns To Members
The Green party has reportedly turned to its members to find a way out of the Lisbon impasse. The party has ent an e-mail to its 2,100 members seeking their views on how to deal with the Lisbon Trea...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Couple Killed In Caravan Blaze
Two people have died following a fire in a mobile home in County Galway. It is not yet known if the fire, which broke out about at 2.00am on Wednesday, was started deliberately. A gardai spokesperso...
Couple Killed In Caravan Blaze
Two people have died following a fire in a mobile home in County Galway. It is not yet known if the fire, which broke out about at 2.00am on Wednesday, was started deliberately. A gardai spokesperso...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Irish Troops Chopper Into Chad
Irish troops presently undertaking operations in Chad have been sent three helicopters to help cope with monsoon conditions in the African state. The wet season in Chad has severely limited ground m...
Irish Troops Chopper Into Chad
Irish troops presently undertaking operations in Chad have been sent three helicopters to help cope with monsoon conditions in the African state. The wet season in Chad has severely limited ground m...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Fears Mount Over 250 Job Losses In Cork
Early reports have surfaced suggesting a major Cork employer could be sacking all of its 250 workers. Tyco Sensormatic, which employs 250 people at its plant in Bishopstown, is reportedly examining i...
Fears Mount Over 250 Job Losses In Cork
Early reports have surfaced suggesting a major Cork employer could be sacking all of its 250 workers. Tyco Sensormatic, which employs 250 people at its plant in Bishopstown, is reportedly examining i...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Galway Marks Anniversary Of NY Plane Crash
The people of Galway have joined together to pay their respects to the 99 passengers who died in an air crash off the Irish west coast 50 years ago. On 14 August, 1958, KLM flight 607-E was on route ...
Galway Marks Anniversary Of NY Plane Crash
The people of Galway have joined together to pay their respects to the 99 passengers who died in an air crash off the Irish west coast 50 years ago. On 14 August, 1958, KLM flight 607-E was on route ...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Concern Over Falling Interest In Maths
With the results of the Leaving Cert announced on Wednesday, business and opposition leaders are growing concerned over the continued falling performance in maths. Almost 5,000 candidates failed math...
Concern Over Falling Interest In Maths
With the results of the Leaving Cert announced on Wednesday, business and opposition leaders are growing concerned over the continued falling performance in maths. Almost 5,000 candidates failed math...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2008
Dublin Port Reports Record Profits Of €28m
Dublin Port has announced profits of over €28m for 2007. Last year was the busiest ever year on record at the facility, with 30 million tonnes of trade throughput. Commenting on the record trade fig...
Dublin Port Reports Record Profits Of €28m
Dublin Port has announced profits of over €28m for 2007. Last year was the busiest ever year on record at the facility, with 30 million tonnes of trade throughput. Commenting on the record trade fig...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Three Dead In Irish Road Tragedies
Three people have now been killed on Irish roads in the last 24-hours. The latest fatality, a man in his early 40s, was killed after a van and his car collided near Crossgar in Co Down this morning, ...
Three Dead In Irish Road Tragedies
Three people have now been killed on Irish roads in the last 24-hours. The latest fatality, a man in his early 40s, was killed after a van and his car collided near Crossgar in Co Down this morning, ...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Staff Let Off Despite Putting 400,000 At Risk Of Fraud
Staff from a spending watchdog have avoided any disciplinary action despite losing confidential information on almost half a million people. A spokesman for The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor...
Staff Let Off Despite Putting 400,000 At Risk Of Fraud
Staff from a spending watchdog have avoided any disciplinary action despite losing confidential information on almost half a million people. A spokesman for The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Cowen To Rejuvenate Pay Deal Talks
The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is to meet employers and unions in the coming weeks to see if the negotiations over a national pay agreement can be 'rescued'. The talks broke down without agreement earli...
Cowen To Rejuvenate Pay Deal Talks
The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is to meet employers and unions in the coming weeks to see if the negotiations over a national pay agreement can be 'rescued'. The talks broke down without agreement earli...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Lorry Driver Released Following €2m Cig Seizure
A lorry driver has been released following the seizure of €2million worth of illegal cigarettes. The man was detained on Monday morning after customs officers discovered the contraband cigarettes on ...
Lorry Driver Released Following €2m Cig Seizure
A lorry driver has been released following the seizure of €2million worth of illegal cigarettes. The man was detained on Monday morning after customs officers discovered the contraband cigarettes on ...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
'Surrogate Father' Drowns On Stag Night
A young man - who had been looking after his younger sister by acting as her surrogate father since theri dad's death - has drowned during a stag night stunt. The victim was Ruairi Kelly, 28, a chef ...
'Surrogate Father' Drowns On Stag Night
A young man - who had been looking after his younger sister by acting as her surrogate father since theri dad's death - has drowned during a stag night stunt. The victim was Ruairi Kelly, 28, a chef ...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Anger Distils Into Protest Outbreak
Employees and suppliers alike are taking action as both groups tackle two leading Irish companies on foot of separate disputes. Around 400 farmers have already served 'last orders' by mounting a prot...
Anger Distils Into Protest Outbreak
Employees and suppliers alike are taking action as both groups tackle two leading Irish companies on foot of separate disputes. Around 400 farmers have already served 'last orders' by mounting a prot...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
Delays As Dentists Withdraw From Card Scheme
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has said patients will be facing long delays as 190 of its members withdrew from the Irish medical card scheme. The dentists are taking their action because of frus...
Delays As Dentists Withdraw From Card Scheme
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has said patients will be facing long delays as 190 of its members withdrew from the Irish medical card scheme. The dentists are taking their action because of frus...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2008
From Taoiseach To Anchor – Ahern Tries Presenting
The former Taoiseach - and well known sports addict - is to try his had at anchoring an RTÉ sports show. Bertie Ahern will be guest presenter of the GAA show, The Road to Croker while the current a...
From Taoiseach To Anchor – Ahern Tries Presenting
The former Taoiseach - and well known sports addict - is to try his had at anchoring an RTÉ sports show. Bertie Ahern will be guest presenter of the GAA show, The Road to Croker while the current a...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the evening, becoming heavier for a time, dying out later tonight. A cold night with light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
