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Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Paisley's Hopes For Power-Sharing
The 'grandfather' of the North's biggest party, the DUP, has lauded Sinn Féin's commitment to power-sharing, and the republican party's fervent denouncing of dissident terrorist activity. Speaking t...
Paisley's Hopes For Power-Sharing
The 'grandfather' of the North's biggest party, the DUP, has lauded Sinn Féin's commitment to power-sharing, and the republican party's fervent denouncing of dissident terrorist activity. Speaking t...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Workplace Injuries Cost €31M
Compensation payments for workplace accidents came to €31 million last year, according to the claims assessment body. A total of 972 claims for filed for workplace accidents in 2008, according to th...
Workplace Injuries Cost €31M
Compensation payments for workplace accidents came to €31 million last year, according to the claims assessment body. A total of 972 claims for filed for workplace accidents in 2008, according to th...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Three Hour Flight Delay Could Warrant Compensation
A ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) today could mean flyers are eligible for compensation if their flight is delayed by over three hours. The Luxembourg-based court found today that it is...
Three Hour Flight Delay Could Warrant Compensation
A ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) today could mean flyers are eligible for compensation if their flight is delayed by over three hours. The Luxembourg-based court found today that it is...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Irish Writer Wins Top US Book Award
Irish writer Colum McCann’s latest book, Let the Great World Spin, has won the top fiction prize at the US National Book Awards. The Dubliner’s latest novel is a story about life in New York City in ...
Irish Writer Wins Top US Book Award
Irish writer Colum McCann’s latest book, Let the Great World Spin, has won the top fiction prize at the US National Book Awards. The Dubliner’s latest novel is a story about life in New York City in ...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Debate Called Over Proposed Day Of Strikes
Opposition parties have called for a special debate in the Dáil over next Tuesday's planned day of strike action by many of the state's unions. Yesterday Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore accused the...
Debate Called Over Proposed Day Of Strikes
Opposition parties have called for a special debate in the Dáil over next Tuesday's planned day of strike action by many of the state's unions. Yesterday Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore accused the...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2009
Saturday To Bring Worst 'Weather Of The Year'
A Met Éirean expert has said Saturday's weather looks 'ominous' and could see the worst weather of the year. Floods, torrential rain and winds will hit Ireland over the next 48 hours as the currentl...
Saturday To Bring Worst 'Weather Of The Year'
A Met Éirean expert has said Saturday's weather looks 'ominous' and could see the worst weather of the year. Floods, torrential rain and winds will hit Ireland over the next 48 hours as the currentl...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Two Arrested Over Kilkenny Tiger Kidnapping
Gardaí have announced they have arrested two men in connection with an attempted robbery and hostage taking. The two men aged 28 and 36 were arrested yesterday evening as part of an ongoing Garda inv...
Two Arrested Over Kilkenny Tiger Kidnapping
Gardaí have announced they have arrested two men in connection with an attempted robbery and hostage taking. The two men aged 28 and 36 were arrested yesterday evening as part of an ongoing Garda inv...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Geoghegan-Quinn Nominated For European Commissioner
The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has finally announced this afternoon that Máire Geoghegan-Quinn will be the Government's nominee for appointment to the next European Commission. Ms Geoghegan-Quinn, who is ...
Geoghegan-Quinn Nominated For European Commissioner
The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has finally announced this afternoon that Máire Geoghegan-Quinn will be the Government's nominee for appointment to the next European Commission. Ms Geoghegan-Quinn, who is ...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Murderer Goes On-The-Run
A convicted killer on phased release from prison in the North has evaded authorities and gone on-the-run. Jonathan Peter Neill, 34, had been granted release from Maghaberry Prison to stay at a Colera...
Murderer Goes On-The-Run
A convicted killer on phased release from prison in the North has evaded authorities and gone on-the-run. Jonathan Peter Neill, 34, had been granted release from Maghaberry Prison to stay at a Colera...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
AIB Chief Forced To Accept €500,000 Salary
Taoiseach Brian Cowen announced in the Dáil today that Colm Doherty has accepted his capped salary of €500,000. Mr Doherty, who is an AIB board member, has agreed to accept a paycut of €130,000 in or...
AIB Chief Forced To Accept €500,000 Salary
Taoiseach Brian Cowen announced in the Dáil today that Colm Doherty has accepted his capped salary of €500,000. Mr Doherty, who is an AIB board member, has agreed to accept a paycut of €130,000 in or...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Gov Jibes Oppositiion On Strikes
The Government has called on the Labour Party to "clarify its position" after a second day of strike action was announced by the State's disgruntled unions. One of Ireland's largest employee bodies, ...
Gov Jibes Oppositiion On Strikes
The Government has called on the Labour Party to "clarify its position" after a second day of strike action was announced by the State's disgruntled unions. One of Ireland's largest employee bodies, ...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Academy Urges Action On Climate Change
The Academy of Engineers has told the Government that climate change threatens Ireland's critical infrastructure. In their latest report, Critical Infrastructure - adaptation for climate change, the ...
Academy Urges Action On Climate Change
The Academy of Engineers has told the Government that climate change threatens Ireland's critical infrastructure. In their latest report, Critical Infrastructure - adaptation for climate change, the ...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Man Pronounced Dead After Collision With 4x4
A man has been pronounced dead after his car collided with a 4x4 utility vehicle in County Longford. Gardai in the area are investigating the two vehicle fatal crash, which occurred shortly after 2.3...
Man Pronounced Dead After Collision With 4x4
A man has been pronounced dead after his car collided with a 4x4 utility vehicle in County Longford. Gardai in the area are investigating the two vehicle fatal crash, which occurred shortly after 2.3...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2009
Software Firm Brings 150 Jobs To Dublin
Some 150 jobs are to be created in Dublin by the company that developed software for the Lansdowne Rd Aviva Stadium. Bentley Systems, who develops and provides software for infrastructural projects s...
Software Firm Brings 150 Jobs To Dublin
Some 150 jobs are to be created in Dublin by the company that developed software for the Lansdowne Rd Aviva Stadium. Bentley Systems, who develops and provides software for infrastructural projects s...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
Three Arrested Over Jeffery Hannnon Murder
Three men have today been arrested in connection with the murder of Limerick man Jeffery Hannon in 2007. It was announced that as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder Gardai at Henry St...
Three Arrested Over Jeffery Hannnon Murder
Three men have today been arrested in connection with the murder of Limerick man Jeffery Hannon in 2007. It was announced that as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder Gardai at Henry St...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
BZP Drugs Seized In Dublin Area
Three men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of amphetamine BZP in Dublin. According to a statement by Gardai today, members of the arrests were made as part of an Organised Crime Uni...
BZP Drugs Seized In Dublin Area
Three men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of amphetamine BZP in Dublin. According to a statement by Gardai today, members of the arrests were made as part of an Organised Crime Uni...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
RTÉ Wins Coverage Of France Encounter
The Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ has announced that Ireland's vital second leg World Cup match against France will after all be televised. The channel was involved in tight negotiations with the Fre...
RTÉ Wins Coverage Of France Encounter
The Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ has announced that Ireland's vital second leg World Cup match against France will after all be televised. The channel was involved in tight negotiations with the Fre...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
Rents At Ten Year Low
Rents across the country have fallen to a ten year low, according to findings from property website Daft.ie. The latest report published by the property respected property website said the cost of re...
Rents At Ten Year Low
Rents across the country have fallen to a ten year low, according to findings from property website Daft.ie. The latest report published by the property respected property website said the cost of re...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
AIB Chief's Wage Makes 'Mockery Of Promises'
The Labour Party has said that the news of Allied Irish Bank's new appointment of a chief executive breaching the imposed salary cap makes a "mockery" of the government's promises. It has emerged tha...
AIB Chief's Wage Makes 'Mockery Of Promises'
The Labour Party has said that the news of Allied Irish Bank's new appointment of a chief executive breaching the imposed salary cap makes a "mockery" of the government's promises. It has emerged tha...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
Death Penalty Advocated By Former Judge
A senior retired judge has called for the death penalty to be reinstated in certain cases. Mr Justice Richard Johnson, the former High Court president, said in an interview yesterday that the death p...
Death Penalty Advocated By Former Judge
A senior retired judge has called for the death penalty to be reinstated in certain cases. Mr Justice Richard Johnson, the former High Court president, said in an interview yesterday that the death p...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2009
Call For 'Equal Funding' For Sports
There is controversy this week over statistics that show Gaelic sports are better funded in the North than non-Gaelic sporting activities, such as soccer. Figures released by the Stormont Department ...
Call For 'Equal Funding' For Sports
There is controversy this week over statistics that show Gaelic sports are better funded in the North than non-Gaelic sporting activities, such as soccer. Figures released by the Stormont Department ...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
'Drunk' Driver Kills Woman
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured after a suspected drunk driver mounted a footpath and ploughed into a group of people at the weekend. The crash happened just hours before events kicked...
'Drunk' Driver Kills Woman
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured after a suspected drunk driver mounted a footpath and ploughed into a group of people at the weekend. The crash happened just hours before events kicked...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Irish Match Broadcast In Doubt
There is still no deal in place to broadcast Wednesday's World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland to Irish viewers. The state channel, RTÉ remains locked in negotiations with the...
Irish Match Broadcast In Doubt
There is still no deal in place to broadcast Wednesday's World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland to Irish viewers. The state channel, RTÉ remains locked in negotiations with the...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Flood Alert Across Ireland
Motorists are today being advised to exercise caution while driving because of heavy rain overnight. In Clare, flooding is reported on the main Galway Road (N18) between Ballyline and Crusheen. Gard...
Flood Alert Across Ireland
Motorists are today being advised to exercise caution while driving because of heavy rain overnight. In Clare, flooding is reported on the main Galway Road (N18) between Ballyline and Crusheen. Gard...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Hundreds Of Officers Leaving Gardaí
A considerable number of garda left the force this year and the final number even could increase further before the budget is announced next month. Exactly 708 have already retired from or have decl...
Hundreds Of Officers Leaving Gardaí
A considerable number of garda left the force this year and the final number even could increase further before the budget is announced next month. Exactly 708 have already retired from or have decl...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Pensioner Attacks In North Slammed
An elderly woman has been punched and knocked to the ground in east Belfast. She was attacked by a would-be thief as she was walking along North Road at about 10pm on Sunday. A man came up behind he...
Pensioner Attacks In North Slammed
An elderly woman has been punched and knocked to the ground in east Belfast. She was attacked by a would-be thief as she was walking along North Road at about 10pm on Sunday. A man came up behind he...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Northern Secretary Optimistic Over Boundaries
The North's Secretary of State, Shaun Woodward has said he is optimistic that wrangling over new council boundaries can be resolved this week. Mr Woodward's endorsement came amid growing concerns the...
Northern Secretary Optimistic Over Boundaries
The North's Secretary of State, Shaun Woodward has said he is optimistic that wrangling over new council boundaries can be resolved this week. Mr Woodward's endorsement came amid growing concerns the...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
'Save Our Restaurants', Pleads RAI
There has been a warning that one in every three restaurants face closure in the next six months. The Restaurants Association of Ireland says one in three restaurants is facing closure in the next s...
'Save Our Restaurants', Pleads RAI
There has been a warning that one in every three restaurants face closure in the next six months. The Restaurants Association of Ireland says one in three restaurants is facing closure in the next s...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Republican Group Votes For New Leader
Republican Sinn Féin has elected a new President. He will succeed Ruairi O’Bradaigh, who has led the organisation for more than 20 years. The veteran hard-line republican, 77, is retiring for health...
Republican Group Votes For New Leader
Republican Sinn Féin has elected a new President. He will succeed Ruairi O’Bradaigh, who has led the organisation for more than 20 years. The veteran hard-line republican, 77, is retiring for health...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2009
Cross Border Meeting Tackles Autism
Two senior politicians from either side of the Irish border have joined forces to tackle a major health concern. Stormont Minister Michelle Gildernew and Margaret Conlon TD have addressed the Joint N...
Cross Border Meeting Tackles Autism
Two senior politicians from either side of the Irish border have joined forces to tackle a major health concern. Stormont Minister Michelle Gildernew and Margaret Conlon TD have addressed the Joint N...
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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.
