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Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Stormy Weather Causes Record Damages To Phone Lines
Eircom has said that it is experiencing unprecedented damage to the phone network from the stormy weather. Gale force winds and heavy rain have knocked over telephone poles and damaged phone lines ac...
Stormy Weather Causes Record Damages To Phone Lines
Eircom has said that it is experiencing unprecedented damage to the phone network from the stormy weather. Gale force winds and heavy rain have knocked over telephone poles and damaged phone lines ac...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Man Arrested Over Gangland Murder
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s in connection with the double gangland murder in Dublin's north inner city earlier this month. The man was detained this morning in connection with the fatal sho...
Man Arrested Over Gangland Murder
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s in connection with the double gangland murder in Dublin's north inner city earlier this month. The man was detained this morning in connection with the fatal sho...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Oireachtas Anniversary Honoured
The Oireachtas held a special joint sitting in the Mansion House in Dublin this morning to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Dáil. The sitting was held to commemorate the first sitting of the Dá...
Oireachtas Anniversary Honoured
The Oireachtas held a special joint sitting in the Mansion House in Dublin this morning to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Dáil. The sitting was held to commemorate the first sitting of the Dá...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Bomb Alert At Israeli Embassy
Army bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene of the Israeli Embassy in Dublin this morning following the discovery of a suspicious substance. The building in Ballsbridge was evacuated following the...
Bomb Alert At Israeli Embassy
Army bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene of the Israeli Embassy in Dublin this morning following the discovery of a suspicious substance. The building in Ballsbridge was evacuated following the...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Public Service Cuts Face Major Opposition
Following an admission yesterday by a senior Government minister that public sector cuts were being considered, a raft of action is being planned by unions and workers alike to protect their jobs and ...
Public Service Cuts Face Major Opposition
Following an admission yesterday by a senior Government minister that public sector cuts were being considered, a raft of action is being planned by unions and workers alike to protect their jobs and ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Driver Dies In Fatal Kildare Collision
Gardai at Kildare are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Monasterevin to Kildare Road, shortly before 8.00pm yesterday evening. A 22-year-old male was fatal...
Driver Dies In Fatal Kildare Collision
Gardai at Kildare are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Monasterevin to Kildare Road, shortly before 8.00pm yesterday evening. A 22-year-old male was fatal...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Man Killed And Two Injured In Tallaght Shooting
A man has been killed and two other men have been injured in a shooting in Tallaght in Dublin. Gardaí say the incident happened on Kilmartin Drive shortly before midnight. Gardaí on patrol in the ar...
Man Killed And Two Injured In Tallaght Shooting
A man has been killed and two other men have been injured in a shooting in Tallaght in Dublin. Gardaí say the incident happened on Kilmartin Drive shortly before midnight. Gardaí on patrol in the ar...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2009
Man Shot During Security Van Robbery
A man has been shot and injured during the attempted robbery of a security van by masked men in Dublin this morning. Gardai at Clontarf are investigating the attempted armed robbery, which occurred a...
Man Shot During Security Van Robbery
A man has been shot and injured during the attempted robbery of a security van by masked men in Dublin this morning. Gardai at Clontarf are investigating the attempted armed robbery, which occurred a...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Bank Resignations Lead To Stocks Crash
The resignation of five banking directors, including the Bank of Ireland's Chief Executive has precipitated a massive fall in the Dublin stock exchange today. Anglo-Irish and Bank of Ireland lost al...
Bank Resignations Lead To Stocks Crash
The resignation of five banking directors, including the Bank of Ireland's Chief Executive has precipitated a massive fall in the Dublin stock exchange today. Anglo-Irish and Bank of Ireland lost al...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Two Killed On Weekend Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads this weekend, following warnings of poor driving conditions. One man, who was the driver (aged 23 years), was killed while two others were seriously injured, whe...
Two Killed On Weekend Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads this weekend, following warnings of poor driving conditions. One man, who was the driver (aged 23 years), was killed while two others were seriously injured, whe...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Public Sector Cuts Spark Outrage
Following speculation over major cuts in the public sector wages and jobs, workers' groups have slammed the proposals to curtail public spending. Rubbishing the plans, the Irish Nurses Organisation ...
Public Sector Cuts Spark Outrage
Following speculation over major cuts in the public sector wages and jobs, workers' groups have slammed the proposals to curtail public spending. Rubbishing the plans, the Irish Nurses Organisation ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Bank Chiefs Cash Up
Amid the growing banking difficulties, five top bankers have resigned from their posts. The Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland, Brian Goggin, has resigned from the job today after five years in the p...
Bank Chiefs Cash Up
Amid the growing banking difficulties, five top bankers have resigned from their posts. The Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland, Brian Goggin, has resigned from the job today after five years in the p...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Under 25s Unemployment Sparks Brain Drain Fear
Fears over an Irish 'brain drain' have mounted following the latest live register figures, which show the amount of under 25s now claiming benefits has doubled. Fine Gael's Innovation Spokeswoman De...
Under 25s Unemployment Sparks Brain Drain Fear
Fears over an Irish 'brain drain' have mounted following the latest live register figures, which show the amount of under 25s now claiming benefits has doubled. Fine Gael's Innovation Spokeswoman De...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Controversy Over Anglo-Irish Bill
The Government's plans to effectively nationalise the Anglo-Irish bank has led to major controversy over a retracted clause uncovered as the paper work is put together. The Government has decided to ...
Controversy Over Anglo-Irish Bill
The Government's plans to effectively nationalise the Anglo-Irish bank has led to major controversy over a retracted clause uncovered as the paper work is put together. The Government has decided to ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Teachers Union Calls IBEC Attack 'Scandalous"
The Teachers Union of Ireland is calling on all public-sector employers to reject their membership of the Irish Business And Employers Confederation following what it calls, "scandalous" remarks. The...
Teachers Union Calls IBEC Attack 'Scandalous"
The Teachers Union of Ireland is calling on all public-sector employers to reject their membership of the Irish Business And Employers Confederation following what it calls, "scandalous" remarks. The...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
EU Boost For Dairy Farmers
Irish dairy farming has received a much-needed boost, following the announcement by EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Mariann Fischer Boel, to introduce a series of supportive measures for the sector. ...
EU Boost For Dairy Farmers
Irish dairy farming has received a much-needed boost, following the announcement by EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Mariann Fischer Boel, to introduce a series of supportive measures for the sector. ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2009
Body Recovered As Donegal Search For Doctor Continues
As volunteers and coast guard personnel battled strong storms in continuing searches for missing Belfast-born doctor Deirdre Donnelly-O'Flaherty along the east coast of the Inishowen Peninsula at the ...
Body Recovered As Donegal Search For Doctor Continues
As volunteers and coast guard personnel battled strong storms in continuing searches for missing Belfast-born doctor Deirdre Donnelly-O'Flaherty along the east coast of the Inishowen Peninsula at the ...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
Anglo Irish Bank Nationalised
Just weeks after a top Irish bank was plunged into controversy over an alleged secret loans scandal - which lead to the Anglo Irish bank losing its top executives - the financial institution has been ...
Anglo Irish Bank Nationalised
Just weeks after a top Irish bank was plunged into controversy over an alleged secret loans scandal - which lead to the Anglo Irish bank losing its top executives - the financial institution has been ...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
Body Found In Dublin
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in the Finglas area of Dublin. Officers have sealed off the area after the discovery of the body of a man on Dunsoghly Lane, Th...
Body Found In Dublin
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in the Finglas area of Dublin. Officers have sealed off the area after the discovery of the body of a man on Dunsoghly Lane, Th...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
Elderly Woman Killed By Bus
An Elderly woman has been killed after being hit by a bus in Cork. The 72-year-old woman who was walking at the time of the incident was fatally injured when a bus struck her. She was removed to Cork...
Elderly Woman Killed By Bus
An Elderly woman has been killed after being hit by a bus in Cork. The 72-year-old woman who was walking at the time of the incident was fatally injured when a bus struck her. She was removed to Cork...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
Fine Gael Call For Interest Rate To Be Passed On
A Fine Gael's Enterprise spokesman has called on the Government to ensure the recent interest rate cuts are passed on to the Irish public. TD Leo Varadaker said all banks must follow the lead set by ...
Fine Gael Call For Interest Rate To Be Passed On
A Fine Gael's Enterprise spokesman has called on the Government to ensure the recent interest rate cuts are passed on to the Irish public. TD Leo Varadaker said all banks must follow the lead set by ...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
'Iron Horse' Thieves Gallop Off
Bungling thieves who unsuccessfully tried to make off with a tractor in Co Donegal took to four legs instead - making off on a stolen pony. The culprits made good their escape on horseback with the l...
'Iron Horse' Thieves Gallop Off
Bungling thieves who unsuccessfully tried to make off with a tractor in Co Donegal took to four legs instead - making off on a stolen pony. The culprits made good their escape on horseback with the l...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2009
Good News For Homeowners, And Maybe Even Economy
Good news for homeowners today, as €82 is expected to fall from average mortgage payments as interest rates take another fall. The key policy rate has been cut to 2%, and reduced monthly repayments o...
Good News For Homeowners, And Maybe Even Economy
Good news for homeowners today, as €82 is expected to fall from average mortgage payments as interest rates take another fall. The key policy rate has been cut to 2%, and reduced monthly repayments o...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
FG Oppose Recapitalisation Of Anglo Irish Bank
Fine Gael has said it will oppose the planned €1.5bn recapitalisation of the Anglo Irish Bank. Following a special front bench meeting to discuss the economy by the party yesterday, the main oppositi...
FG Oppose Recapitalisation Of Anglo Irish Bank
Fine Gael has said it will oppose the planned €1.5bn recapitalisation of the Anglo Irish Bank. Following a special front bench meeting to discuss the economy by the party yesterday, the main oppositi...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
Cowen Talks Tough In Japan
An address by Brian Cowen on foreign policy has broadly condemned the attacks on Gaza by Israel. The Taoiseach refused to pull his punches on the actions of other nations while making his speech duri...
Cowen Talks Tough In Japan
An address by Brian Cowen on foreign policy has broadly condemned the attacks on Gaza by Israel. The Taoiseach refused to pull his punches on the actions of other nations while making his speech duri...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
Inflation Down Along With Goods
Ireland's inflation rate has fallen sharply in December, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. The CSO says the annual rate of price increases was at a very low 1.1% in ...
Inflation Down Along With Goods
Ireland's inflation rate has fallen sharply in December, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. The CSO says the annual rate of price increases was at a very low 1.1% in ...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
Donegal Shore Search Intensifies
A major search operation is to step up a gear at the weekend as searches are continuing along the east coast of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal for the missing Strabane-based doctor, Deirdre Donnel...
Donegal Shore Search Intensifies
A major search operation is to step up a gear at the weekend as searches are continuing along the east coast of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal for the missing Strabane-based doctor, Deirdre Donnel...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
Hunger Gets Bafta Nomination
NI-based Steve McQueen's film 'Hunger', starring Michael Fassbender as IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, is back in the full focus today with its nomination in the Outstanding British Film category of t...
Hunger Gets Bafta Nomination
NI-based Steve McQueen's film 'Hunger', starring Michael Fassbender as IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, is back in the full focus today with its nomination in the Outstanding British Film category of t...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2009
Auctioneers Reaffirm House Price Falls
The Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute has reaffirmed much-mooted predictions that property prices in Dublin fell by 15% last year. A survey by the institute also found a significant drop in co...
Auctioneers Reaffirm House Price Falls
The Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute has reaffirmed much-mooted predictions that property prices in Dublin fell by 15% last year. A survey by the institute also found a significant drop in co...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2009
Passenger Stops Flight After Spotting Crack
There was very litle 'craic' on an Irish flight this week when a teenage passenger halted an Aer Lingus departure after he spotted a crack in one of the wings. Alex Prichodko looked on as the jet he ...
Passenger Stops Flight After Spotting Crack
There was very litle 'craic' on an Irish flight this week when a teenage passenger halted an Aer Lingus departure after he spotted a crack in one of the wings. Alex Prichodko looked on as the jet he ...
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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.
