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Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Public Alert Gardaí To Arms Cache
Gardaí have uncovered a number of firearms following a crucial tip-off. Shortly before 6pm yesterday evening, three firearms believed to be handguns were recovered in the Inniscarra area of County C...
Public Alert Gardaí To Arms Cache
Gardaí have uncovered a number of firearms following a crucial tip-off. Shortly before 6pm yesterday evening, three firearms believed to be handguns were recovered in the Inniscarra area of County C...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Pension Levy Proposals Published
Details of the controversial public sector pension levy proposals are to be published after being approved by the cabinet yesterday. The legislation is expected to result in the imposition of pensio...
Pension Levy Proposals Published
Details of the controversial public sector pension levy proposals are to be published after being approved by the cabinet yesterday. The legislation is expected to result in the imposition of pensio...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Gas Bills Could Be Slashed By 25%
Bord Gais has announced it is preparing to slash energy costs with both average gas bills falling by as much as a quarter and costs for its newly launched electricity service undercutting other suppli...
Gas Bills Could Be Slashed By 25%
Bord Gais has announced it is preparing to slash energy costs with both average gas bills falling by as much as a quarter and costs for its newly launched electricity service undercutting other suppli...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Regulator Issues Warning Over Phoney Investment Firms
The Financial Regulator has issued warnings about two firms, which they believe have been offering investment services to the Irish public. According to the regulator, neither of the two companies Gu...
Regulator Issues Warning Over Phoney Investment Firms
The Financial Regulator has issued warnings about two firms, which they believe have been offering investment services to the Irish public. According to the regulator, neither of the two companies Gu...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Man Arrested Over Drug Dealer Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Louth drug dealer, Paul Reay. Gardaí at Drogheda said this morning they had arrested a man in his early 40s in connection with the two-y...
Man Arrested Over Drug Dealer Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Louth drug dealer, Paul Reay. Gardaí at Drogheda said this morning they had arrested a man in his early 40s in connection with the two-y...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Ireland Face Disciplinary From EC Over Economy
The European Commission is to launch disciplinary proceedings against Ireland due to current 'economic free fall'. The Commission, the EU's executive arm, said it was launching the 'excessive defici...
Ireland Face Disciplinary From EC Over Economy
The European Commission is to launch disciplinary proceedings against Ireland due to current 'economic free fall'. The Commission, the EU's executive arm, said it was launching the 'excessive defici...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Killed Motorcyclist Named
Gardaí have named the 38-year-old motorcyclist killed in a tragic collision in Co. Carlow. The man is James Fleming of Hillside, Borris, Co. Carlow. Gardaí at Portlaoise are continuing to investiga...
Killed Motorcyclist Named
Gardaí have named the 38-year-old motorcyclist killed in a tragic collision in Co. Carlow. The man is James Fleming of Hillside, Borris, Co. Carlow. Gardaí at Portlaoise are continuing to investiga...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2009
Cannibas Seized From Man In Cork
A large quantity of cannabis has been seized from a man in Cork yesterday. Gardaí say at approximately 7pm yesterday evening, officers from The Garda National Drugs Unit, supported by the Divisional...
Cannibas Seized From Man In Cork
A large quantity of cannabis has been seized from a man in Cork yesterday. Gardaí say at approximately 7pm yesterday evening, officers from The Garda National Drugs Unit, supported by the Divisional...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
Oil Slick Heading Toward Irish Coast
A huge oil slick off the Irish west coast is heading landwards, and could hit the shore in less than 16 days. The Department of Transport and Marine has revealed a spill of up to 1,000 tonnes of fuel...
Oil Slick Heading Toward Irish Coast
A huge oil slick off the Irish west coast is heading landwards, and could hit the shore in less than 16 days. The Department of Transport and Marine has revealed a spill of up to 1,000 tonnes of fuel...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
Fine Gael Calls To Scrap Builder's Bailout
Fine Gael have said today the €500 million Home Choice Loan Scheme must finally be scrapped after it emerged only four people applied in full for it. Describing the scheme as "a bailout for developer...
Fine Gael Calls To Scrap Builder's Bailout
Fine Gael have said today the €500 million Home Choice Loan Scheme must finally be scrapped after it emerged only four people applied in full for it. Describing the scheme as "a bailout for developer...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
Rent Cheaper By 12% Last Year
The average cost of rent for properties advertised on Daft.ie has fallen by almost 12% last year, according to figures released today. The huge property for sale and rent website says the total numbe...
Rent Cheaper By 12% Last Year
The average cost of rent for properties advertised on Daft.ie has fallen by almost 12% last year, according to figures released today. The huge property for sale and rent website says the total numbe...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
First Irish Minister Visits Cuba
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has journeyed to Cuba today on the first official visit to the country by an Irish Government minister. Mr Martin said the trip is an effort to bolster relatio...
First Irish Minister Visits Cuba
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has journeyed to Cuba today on the first official visit to the country by an Irish Government minister. Mr Martin said the trip is an effort to bolster relatio...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
First Time Buyers Get €2bn Loan Fund
Ireland's two largest banks are to announce a €2 billion fund today to provide credit for those trying to get on to the housing market. Provision of the fund has been incorporated into the Government...
First Time Buyers Get €2bn Loan Fund
Ireland's two largest banks are to announce a €2 billion fund today to provide credit for those trying to get on to the housing market. Provision of the fund has been incorporated into the Government...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
EC Slams North's Farm Grant Queues
It has emerged that a Stormont department may have broken European Commission rules in the method used to distribute limited grant aid to farmers. The North's Department of Agriculture (DARD) could n...
EC Slams North's Farm Grant Queues
It has emerged that a Stormont department may have broken European Commission rules in the method used to distribute limited grant aid to farmers. The North's Department of Agriculture (DARD) could n...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
Donegal Garda Death 'Not Suspicious'
The funeral of a police officer who died while off duty in Co Donegal at the weekend is due to take place tomorrow. Gardaí said today that they are not treating the death on Saturday as suspicious. ...
Donegal Garda Death 'Not Suspicious'
The funeral of a police officer who died while off duty in Co Donegal at the weekend is due to take place tomorrow. Gardaí said today that they are not treating the death on Saturday as suspicious. ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2009
Wicklow Rescuers Win Accolade
The team credited with a dramatic mountain rescue operation last week in Co Wicklow is being honoured. Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell will tonight host an event to acknowledge the ...
Wicklow Rescuers Win Accolade
The team credited with a dramatic mountain rescue operation last week in Co Wicklow is being honoured. Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell will tonight host an event to acknowledge the ...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Survey Reveals Ireland Would Back Second Lisbon Vote
A survey published today has revealed the majority of Irish voters would vote yes for the Lisbon in a second referendum. The Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll, taken among 1,000 voters around the country, s...
Survey Reveals Ireland Would Back Second Lisbon Vote
A survey published today has revealed the majority of Irish voters would vote yes for the Lisbon in a second referendum. The Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll, taken among 1,000 voters around the country, s...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Man Stabbed To Death In Cork
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Cork. Gardaí investigating yesterday morning's fatal stabbing say they want to speak to a man who may have been in the ...
Man Stabbed To Death In Cork
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Cork. Gardaí investigating yesterday morning's fatal stabbing say they want to speak to a man who may have been in the ...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Raiders Held Family At Gunpoint
Armed raiders have left a family "deeply traumatised" in a vicious robbery in Galway. During the incident, a couple and three of their four children were tied up and held at gunpoint at their home l...
Raiders Held Family At Gunpoint
Armed raiders have left a family "deeply traumatised" in a vicious robbery in Galway. During the incident, a couple and three of their four children were tied up and held at gunpoint at their home l...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Opposition Wants Regulator Out Of Anglo Scandal
The Fine Gael leader has urged the government to remove the Financial Regulator from the Anglo investigation. TD Enda Kenny instead is calling for the Director of Corporate Enforcement to be given t...
Opposition Wants Regulator Out Of Anglo Scandal
The Fine Gael leader has urged the government to remove the Financial Regulator from the Anglo investigation. TD Enda Kenny instead is calling for the Director of Corporate Enforcement to be given t...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Debt-ridden Developers Targeted By Gangs & Russian Mafia
Irish and East European criminals who are masquerading as debt collectors are targeting debt-ridden developers, according to a Fine Gael TD. Fine Gael Justice Spokesman Charlie Flanagan TD has warned...
Debt-ridden Developers Targeted By Gangs & Russian Mafia
Irish and East European criminals who are masquerading as debt collectors are targeting debt-ridden developers, according to a Fine Gael TD. Fine Gael Justice Spokesman Charlie Flanagan TD has warned...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2009
Woman Killed In Weekend Crash
A woman in her 40s has been killed in a collision in Dundalk. The female in her late 40's was fatally injured when the car she was driving lost control and left the road colliding with a sign post. ...
Woman Killed In Weekend Crash
A woman in her 40s has been killed in a collision in Dundalk. The female in her late 40's was fatally injured when the car she was driving lost control and left the road colliding with a sign post. ...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Fianna Fail Support Hits Record Low
Support for the governing party Fianna Fail has slumped to an unprecedented low with the party now languishing third. A poll published today in the Irish Times shows a surge in support for Labour has...
Fianna Fail Support Hits Record Low
Support for the governing party Fianna Fail has slumped to an unprecedented low with the party now languishing third. A poll published today in the Irish Times shows a surge in support for Labour has...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
IL&P Directors Resign In Anglo-Gate Furore
Two senior figures in Irish Life & Permanent have resigned as the Anglo Irish Bank scandal comes to the boil. A spokesman revealed this morning that the group Finance Director Peter Fitzpatrick and T...
IL&P Directors Resign In Anglo-Gate Furore
Two senior figures in Irish Life & Permanent have resigned as the Anglo Irish Bank scandal comes to the boil. A spokesman revealed this morning that the group Finance Director Peter Fitzpatrick and T...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Cause Of Emergency Shannon Landing Revealed
Accident investigators today say they have discovered the cause of the emergency landing by a passenger plane in Shannon. A preliminary report into the serious incident on board a Virgin Atlantic A...
Cause Of Emergency Shannon Landing Revealed
Accident investigators today say they have discovered the cause of the emergency landing by a passenger plane in Shannon. A preliminary report into the serious incident on board a Virgin Atlantic A...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Young Man Killed In Donegal Collision
A young man has been killed, and two others injured in Donegal collision. Gardai at Ballyshannon are now investigating the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at The Rock, Ballyshannon, Co.D...
Young Man Killed In Donegal Collision
A young man has been killed, and two others injured in Donegal collision. Gardai at Ballyshannon are now investigating the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at The Rock, Ballyshannon, Co.D...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Tutu Gives Irish Downturn Advice
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has offered some food for thought on the current economic crisis in Ireland. The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective. Speaki...
Tutu Gives Irish Downturn Advice
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has offered some food for thought on the current economic crisis in Ireland. The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective. Speaki...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Seven Years For Heroin Possessing Teen
A West Dublin teenager has been given a seven years sentence for possession of Heroin at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guil...
Seven Years For Heroin Possessing Teen
A West Dublin teenager has been given a seven years sentence for possession of Heroin at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guil...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2009
Up To 600 Small Shops To Close This Year
Figures released today by the Convenience Store and Newsagent Association show an average of 130 people in their industry are losing their jobs each week. According to the organisation almost 50 news...
Up To 600 Small Shops To Close This Year
Figures released today by the Convenience Store and Newsagent Association show an average of 130 people in their industry are losing their jobs each week. According to the organisation almost 50 news...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2009
Cost Of Tribunals Teeters At €434M
The State's spending watchdog has found that the Mahon, Moriarty and Morris tribunals could cost upwards of €434m. A report published today by the Comptroller and Auditor General, John Buckley, said ...
Cost Of Tribunals Teeters At €434M
The State's spending watchdog has found that the Mahon, Moriarty and Morris tribunals could cost upwards of €434m. A report published today by the Comptroller and Auditor General, John Buckley, said ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
