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Irish News for September 2008
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Shooting Victim Feared Paralyzed
The 35-year-old man shot in front of his girlfriend and her two young children yesterday is feared to have been paralyzed by the attack. News of the injuries emerged on Tuesday after the weekend at...
Shooting Victim Feared Paralyzed
The 35-year-old man shot in front of his girlfriend and her two young children yesterday is feared to have been paralyzed by the attack. News of the injuries emerged on Tuesday after the weekend at...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Irish Banks Get Government Lifeline
Customers of Irish banks are now having their cash 'covered' after a surprise move from the Irish government late yesterday that it will "guarantee all deposits". The high-risk move had an almost imm...
Irish Banks Get Government Lifeline
Customers of Irish banks are now having their cash 'covered' after a surprise move from the Irish government late yesterday that it will "guarantee all deposits". The high-risk move had an almost imm...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Outrage Over Bertie's Golden Handshake
A revelation that the Ex-Taoiseach is to receive €68,000 as part of a lucrative severance package has caused outrage amongst opposition party members. The Department of Finance made the announcement ...
Outrage Over Bertie's Golden Handshake
A revelation that the Ex-Taoiseach is to receive €68,000 as part of a lucrative severance package has caused outrage amongst opposition party members. The Department of Finance made the announcement ...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
The Vodafone GAA Player Of The Year Nominees Revealed
The announcement of the GAA Player of the Year award nominees have revealed All-Ireland finalist Eddie Brennan and Tyrone's two-time All-Ireland-winning Captain Brian Dooher to be top contenders. Up ...
The Vodafone GAA Player Of The Year Nominees Revealed
The announcement of the GAA Player of the Year award nominees have revealed All-Ireland finalist Eddie Brennan and Tyrone's two-time All-Ireland-winning Captain Brian Dooher to be top contenders. Up ...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
'No Frills' Bank Accounts Urged To Combat Financial Exclusion
Universal, no-frills bank accounts should be introduced to bring financially excluded people into the banking system, the Combat Poverty Agency has urged. The agency said that 10% of Irish adults do ...
'No Frills' Bank Accounts Urged To Combat Financial Exclusion
Universal, no-frills bank accounts should be introduced to bring financially excluded people into the banking system, the Combat Poverty Agency has urged. The agency said that 10% of Irish adults do ...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Man Overpowered After Self Harm Threat
Gardaí have intervened and overpowered powered a man after he threatened to harm himself. The incident happened at 3.30pm on Monday when Gardai at Swords, Co Dublin became aware of an ongoing inciden...
Man Overpowered After Self Harm Threat
Gardaí have intervened and overpowered powered a man after he threatened to harm himself. The incident happened at 3.30pm on Monday when Gardai at Swords, Co Dublin became aware of an ongoing inciden...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Test Results On Galway Residents Released
Medical tests carried out on the Galway residents who had been exposed to high levels of lead from their water supply show that none have yet suffered from lead toxicity. The tests were instigated fo...
Test Results On Galway Residents Released
Medical tests carried out on the Galway residents who had been exposed to high levels of lead from their water supply show that none have yet suffered from lead toxicity. The tests were instigated fo...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Olympic Boxer To Pack A Punch As The Subject Of New Irish Documentary
The Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland is the subject of the new award-winning Irish documentary 'Saviours' which is set to open in cinemas across Dublin on October 3. 'Saviours', the moving d...
Olympic Boxer To Pack A Punch As The Subject Of New Irish Documentary
The Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland is the subject of the new award-winning Irish documentary 'Saviours' which is set to open in cinemas across Dublin on October 3. 'Saviours', the moving d...
Irish News, Sep 30, 2008
Tributes In Good Voice For Late Opera Artist
Tributes to Dr Bernadette Greevy, whose death was announced today, have flooded in for the Opera legend. Dr Greevey was the founder and artistic director of the Anna Livia International Opera Festiva...
Tributes In Good Voice For Late Opera Artist
Tributes to Dr Bernadette Greevy, whose death was announced today, have flooded in for the Opera legend. Dr Greevey was the founder and artistic director of the Anna Livia International Opera Festiva...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Body Recovered From River Corrib
Rescuers have recovered from a body from a river near Galway. The discovery followed searches after a man was seen entering the River Corrib in Galway on Sunday. After the reports that a man was see...
Body Recovered From River Corrib
Rescuers have recovered from a body from a river near Galway. The discovery followed searches after a man was seen entering the River Corrib in Galway on Sunday. After the reports that a man was see...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Man Shot In Cork Gun Attack
A man is in hospital after being shot while he was with his girlfriend and her children in Cork. Gardai in the city are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Knocknaheeney area of the ci...
Man Shot In Cork Gun Attack
A man is in hospital after being shot while he was with his girlfriend and her children in Cork. Gardai in the city are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Knocknaheeney area of the ci...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Series Of Serious Road Incidents Over Weekend
Gardai are investigating a series of serious road accidents on Ireland's roads over the weekend. The collisions have left three dead and one injured. The most recent incident, a traffic collision in...
Series Of Serious Road Incidents Over Weekend
Gardai are investigating a series of serious road accidents on Ireland's roads over the weekend. The collisions have left three dead and one injured. The most recent incident, a traffic collision in...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
UFO Sighting In Dublin Stuns Conference
A UFO conference was left stunned after watching what is claimed to be the best video evidence of a UFO in the world - and shot in the skies above Dublin. The strength of the video, taken on a camer...
UFO Sighting In Dublin Stuns Conference
A UFO conference was left stunned after watching what is claimed to be the best video evidence of a UFO in the world - and shot in the skies above Dublin. The strength of the video, taken on a camer...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Quarter Of HSE Backroom Staff Face Redundancy
A quarter of all Health Service Executive backroom staff are now facing redundancy following an announcement from the Health Service's Chief Executive. Brendan Drumm, the HSE boss, made the announcem...
Quarter Of HSE Backroom Staff Face Redundancy
A quarter of all Health Service Executive backroom staff are now facing redundancy following an announcement from the Health Service's Chief Executive. Brendan Drumm, the HSE boss, made the announcem...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Galway's Emergency Water Supply Contaminated
An emergency tap, set up following the find of lead contaminants in the areas water has itself been found to contain lead, four times above the acceptable level. Water tankers have now been brought i...
Galway's Emergency Water Supply Contaminated
An emergency tap, set up following the find of lead contaminants in the areas water has itself been found to contain lead, four times above the acceptable level. Water tankers have now been brought i...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Protesters Clean Sweep
A group of workers who claim they were removed from their jobs at an EU-founded organisation which monitors employees' working conditions, are holding a protest in Dublin this afternoon. The six clea...
Protesters Clean Sweep
A group of workers who claim they were removed from their jobs at an EU-founded organisation which monitors employees' working conditions, are holding a protest in Dublin this afternoon. The six clea...
Irish News, Sep 29, 2008
Irish Cereals Have More Fat And Sugar Than Other Euro States
A report by the Consumer's Association of Ireland has shown children's breakfast cereals can be up to 40% sugar, and are on average higher than the same product in other countries. The survey found K...
Irish Cereals Have More Fat And Sugar Than Other Euro States
A report by the Consumer's Association of Ireland has shown children's breakfast cereals can be up to 40% sugar, and are on average higher than the same product in other countries. The survey found K...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Aer Lingus Flight Forced To Return To Dublin Airport
An Aer Lingus flight was forced to return to Dublin Airport 90 minutes into its journey to Malaga after an undisclosed problem on board the aircraft. During the flight to southern Spain the pilot too...
Aer Lingus Flight Forced To Return To Dublin Airport
An Aer Lingus flight was forced to return to Dublin Airport 90 minutes into its journey to Malaga after an undisclosed problem on board the aircraft. During the flight to southern Spain the pilot too...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Extended Hours Over Cancer Test Checks
Such is the expected volume of patients seeking reassurance over the veracity of recent breast cancer tests that consultants are to be requested to work extended hours. The eight designated cancer ce...
Extended Hours Over Cancer Test Checks
Such is the expected volume of patients seeking reassurance over the veracity of recent breast cancer tests that consultants are to be requested to work extended hours. The eight designated cancer ce...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Bizarre Attack Sees Girl Abducted And Man And Puppy Shot
A bizzare 'masked' attack in the small village of St Johnston on Thursday has left a man shot in the neck in hospital, and a puppy in a critical condition. The man is in a serious but stable conditi...
Bizarre Attack Sees Girl Abducted And Man And Puppy Shot
A bizzare 'masked' attack in the small village of St Johnston on Thursday has left a man shot in the neck in hospital, and a puppy in a critical condition. The man is in a serious but stable conditi...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Memorial Underway For Bray Firemen
The families of the two firefighters who died in a blaze in Co Wicklow last year are holding a memorial service today (Friday) to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. Brian Murray, 46, and Mar...
Memorial Underway For Bray Firemen
The families of the two firefighters who died in a blaze in Co Wicklow last year are holding a memorial service today (Friday) to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. Brian Murray, 46, and Mar...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Hope For Progress At Hopetoun House
Brian Cowen is to meet Stormont leaders at intergovernmental talks in Edinburgh, today (Friday), with hopes for progress in the Northern Ireland deadlock over the devolution of policing and justuce on...
Hope For Progress At Hopetoun House
Brian Cowen is to meet Stormont leaders at intergovernmental talks in Edinburgh, today (Friday), with hopes for progress in the Northern Ireland deadlock over the devolution of policing and justuce on...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Reynolds Honoured Amid New York Controversy
Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has received an award in New York for his work on the Northern Ireland Peace Process. The Flax Trust honoured Mr Reynolds for his leadership, integrity, statesmansh...
Reynolds Honoured Amid New York Controversy
Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has received an award in New York for his work on the Northern Ireland Peace Process. The Flax Trust honoured Mr Reynolds for his leadership, integrity, statesmansh...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Galway Residents Tested For Lead Poisoning
Galway residents whose tap-water has shown high levels of lead begun a series of medical tests to ensure they have not suffered from adverse effects. The residents of 12 houses in Mervue, Claddagh, B...
Galway Residents Tested For Lead Poisoning
Galway residents whose tap-water has shown high levels of lead begun a series of medical tests to ensure they have not suffered from adverse effects. The residents of 12 houses in Mervue, Claddagh, B...
Irish News, Sep 26, 2008
Kilkenny To Lose 221 Mining Jobs
Following late night talks on Thursday, it has emerged Galmoy Mines in north Co Kilkenny is to close with the loss of 221 jobs. Talks between the union, SIPTU, and management went on throughout the n...
Kilkenny To Lose 221 Mining Jobs
Following late night talks on Thursday, it has emerged Galmoy Mines in north Co Kilkenny is to close with the loss of 221 jobs. Talks between the union, SIPTU, and management went on throughout the n...
Irish News, Sep 25, 2008
Lite, 54-71, Slomatics, Adebisi Shank
How often do you switch on the radio and freeze at what you are listening to? Once a day, once a week, Once a year? Well it happened to me a few weeks ago when I turned on the radio only to be confron...
Lite, 54-71, Slomatics, Adebisi Shank
How often do you switch on the radio and freeze at what you are listening to? Once a day, once a week, Once a year? Well it happened to me a few weeks ago when I turned on the radio only to be confron...
Irish News, Sep 25, 2008
It's Official – Ireland Is In Recession
After months of finding other ways to describe the country's monetary situation, such as 'financial downturn', 'economic troubles', and 'market difficulties', the Irish Government now faces the fearso...
It's Official – Ireland Is In Recession
After months of finding other ways to describe the country's monetary situation, such as 'financial downturn', 'economic troubles', and 'market difficulties', the Irish Government now faces the fearso...
Irish News, Sep 25, 2008
Cancer Misdiagnosis Probe Ordered
The spectre of cancer misdiagnosis in women has again come back to haunt the Irish government. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has today been meeting cancer support groups to brief them about a ne...
Cancer Misdiagnosis Probe Ordered
The spectre of cancer misdiagnosis in women has again come back to haunt the Irish government. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has today been meeting cancer support groups to brief them about a ne...
Irish News, Sep 25, 2008
Powerful Charge For Recycling
New EU legislation means from tomorrow, over 10,000 shops throughout the State will be obligated to accept used batteries and recycle them. Under the regulations, any retail outlet selling batteries ...
Powerful Charge For Recycling
New EU legislation means from tomorrow, over 10,000 shops throughout the State will be obligated to accept used batteries and recycle them. Under the regulations, any retail outlet selling batteries ...
Irish News, Sep 25, 2008
Government 'Concerned' Over ETA Terrorist
The Justice minister has told of his concern over the presence of a member of the Basque paramilitary group, ETA, in Ireland. Dermot Ahern, said that Gardaí would give whatever support they could in ...
Government 'Concerned' Over ETA Terrorist
The Justice minister has told of his concern over the presence of a member of the Basque paramilitary group, ETA, in Ireland. Dermot Ahern, said that Gardaí would give whatever support they could in ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered sleet and snow showers will turn increasingly heavy and more frequent in the afternoon across the north. Largely dry with sunny spells in the south, but showers spreading here towards the end of the day. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
