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Irish News, Oct 18, 2010
End 'Apartheid' Education, Says Robinson
Education in NI is may be facing a shake-up after Peter Robinson, Northern Ireland's First Minister, denounced church schools as a "benign form of apartheid", saying that "we cannot hope to move beyon...
End 'Apartheid' Education, Says Robinson
Education in NI is may be facing a shake-up after Peter Robinson, Northern Ireland's First Minister, denounced church schools as a "benign form of apartheid", saying that "we cannot hope to move beyon...
Irish News, Oct 18, 2010
Builders Get €20m Hospital Building Boost
The Irish construction sector has received some good news this week with confirmation that work on the €20 million-plus development of a new unit at a Dublin hospital is to commence immediately. John...
Builders Get €20m Hospital Building Boost
The Irish construction sector has received some good news this week with confirmation that work on the €20 million-plus development of a new unit at a Dublin hospital is to commence immediately. John...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Gilmore Accepts Cowen's Meeting Offer
The Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has accepted the Taoiseach's offer of a meeting to discuss the upcoming budget. Mr Cowen had written to both party leaders yesterday afternoon, requesting the meeting...
Gilmore Accepts Cowen's Meeting Offer
The Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has accepted the Taoiseach's offer of a meeting to discuss the upcoming budget. Mr Cowen had written to both party leaders yesterday afternoon, requesting the meeting...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Teen Dies After Street Fight
The teenage man, attacked by gang of youths in Dundalk, has died in hospital. Niall Dorr, 18, sustained serious injuries after being subjected to a vicious assault by a gang of youths along Castle R...
Teen Dies After Street Fight
The teenage man, attacked by gang of youths in Dundalk, has died in hospital. Niall Dorr, 18, sustained serious injuries after being subjected to a vicious assault by a gang of youths along Castle R...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Investigations Launched Into Mountjoy Riots
Two separate probes have been launched into a serious riot in Mountjoy prison last night, during which four men were hurt. Officers in riot gear were rushed into the prison after a disturbance broke...
Investigations Launched Into Mountjoy Riots
Two separate probes have been launched into a serious riot in Mountjoy prison last night, during which four men were hurt. Officers in riot gear were rushed into the prison after a disturbance broke...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Further Dissident Weapons Found In Dublin
An ongoing Gardai operation has led to the recovery of further weapons and ammunition in the Tallaght area of Dublin last night. Gardai investigations led them to a stash of two shotguns, a pipe bom...
Further Dissident Weapons Found In Dublin
An ongoing Gardai operation has led to the recovery of further weapons and ammunition in the Tallaght area of Dublin last night. Gardai investigations led them to a stash of two shotguns, a pipe bom...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Two Die On Irish Roads In 24 Hours
Two drivers have been killed on the State's roads in the last 24 hours in two separate accidents. In the latest incident, Gardaí at Blarney said they are investigating a fatal road collision, which...
Two Die On Irish Roads In 24 Hours
Two drivers have been killed on the State's roads in the last 24 hours in two separate accidents. In the latest incident, Gardaí at Blarney said they are investigating a fatal road collision, which...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Sligo Vaccines 'Feed World', Says Scientist
One of the world's foremost animal vaccine specialists has been in Ireland to highlight the pivotal role local vaccine technology plays in maintaining the highest possible animal health standards on f...
Sligo Vaccines 'Feed World', Says Scientist
One of the world's foremost animal vaccine specialists has been in Ireland to highlight the pivotal role local vaccine technology plays in maintaining the highest possible animal health standards on f...
Irish News, Oct 15, 2010
Three-shot Poll For May Elections
The North of Ireland will go to the polls again on May 5th for both the election to the Stormont Assembly and to local councils - and to vote in a national plebiscite. Northern Ireland Office Ministe...
Three-shot Poll For May Elections
The North of Ireland will go to the polls again on May 5th for both the election to the Stormont Assembly and to local councils - and to vote in a national plebiscite. Northern Ireland Office Ministe...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Kenny Accepts Budget Meeting Offer
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has made the surprise move of agreeing to meet with the Taoiseach to discuss options for December's budget. Brian Cowen had written to both party leaders yesterday afterno...
Kenny Accepts Budget Meeting Offer
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has made the surprise move of agreeing to meet with the Taoiseach to discuss options for December's budget. Brian Cowen had written to both party leaders yesterday afterno...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Rearrest Of Delaney Shooting Suspect
A man has been rearrested in connection with the shooting of Robert Delaney in 2008, according to Gardaí this morning. Officers in Tallaght, investigating the shooting of Robert Delaney on the 22nd ...
Rearrest Of Delaney Shooting Suspect
A man has been rearrested in connection with the shooting of Robert Delaney in 2008, according to Gardaí this morning. Officers in Tallaght, investigating the shooting of Robert Delaney on the 22nd ...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
SF Economic Plan Seeks NI Political Pay Cut
A series of proposals from Sinn Fein to deal with the current economic difficulties in Northern Ireland was launched today in Belfast. Party President Gerry Adams (pictured) was joined by Deputy Firs...
SF Economic Plan Seeks NI Political Pay Cut
A series of proposals from Sinn Fein to deal with the current economic difficulties in Northern Ireland was launched today in Belfast. Party President Gerry Adams (pictured) was joined by Deputy Firs...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Families Struggle To Survive As Prices Rise
A Government report published today has revealed the cost of living has increased just as it emerges a high proportion of Irish families are saying they can't afford the basics for a minimum standard ...
Families Struggle To Survive As Prices Rise
A Government report published today has revealed the cost of living has increased just as it emerges a high proportion of Irish families are saying they can't afford the basics for a minimum standard ...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Ligoniel Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert which caused families to spend the night in a community centre in north Belfast is over. The people were forced to leave their homes as Army technical officers examined the suspiciou...
Ligoniel Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert which caused families to spend the night in a community centre in north Belfast is over. The people were forced to leave their homes as Army technical officers examined the suspiciou...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
'Abuse' Claim Delays Massereene Murder Trail
There has been a second delay in the court investigation into the murder of two soldiers by Real IRA gunmen. The delay came amid claims that accused man Colin Duffy was subjected to sexual and physic...
'Abuse' Claim Delays Massereene Murder Trail
There has been a second delay in the court investigation into the murder of two soldiers by Real IRA gunmen. The delay came amid claims that accused man Colin Duffy was subjected to sexual and physic...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Dublin City Centre PPP Planned
War era inner city flats in Dublin are set for a major revamp. Plans for a public-private partnership (PPP) between Alcove Properties and Dublin City Council could see the regeneration of the Charlem...
Dublin City Centre PPP Planned
War era inner city flats in Dublin are set for a major revamp. Plans for a public-private partnership (PPP) between Alcove Properties and Dublin City Council could see the regeneration of the Charlem...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
Ireland In Ecological Footprint Top 10
Ireland has one of the world's highest ecological footprints per person, according to a report from the World Wildlife Federation. The Living Planet Report (LPR), published today, documents the chan...
Ireland In Ecological Footprint Top 10
Ireland has one of the world's highest ecological footprints per person, according to a report from the World Wildlife Federation. The Living Planet Report (LPR), published today, documents the chan...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2010
North's Boxers 'Knockout' Performance Praised
The news that Paddy Barnes, Paddy Gallagher and Eamonn O'Kane have won Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in boxing for 16 years has been welcomed in political circles. It came a...
North's Boxers 'Knockout' Performance Praised
The news that Paddy Barnes, Paddy Gallagher and Eamonn O'Kane have won Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in boxing for 16 years has been welcomed in political circles. It came a...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
HSE To Announce Closure Of Navan Beds
The Health Service Executive is to announce the closure of almost 30 beds at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan at a meeting with unions later today. Word of the closures came after unions and staff repres...
HSE To Announce Closure Of Navan Beds
The Health Service Executive is to announce the closure of almost 30 beds at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan at a meeting with unions later today. Word of the closures came after unions and staff repres...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
Aer Lingus Crew Warn Of 'Responsive Action'
Aer Lingus cabin crew are warning management responsive action will be taken if management attempt to discipline them during their work-to-rule action tomorrow. The cabin crew said they could resort ...
Aer Lingus Crew Warn Of 'Responsive Action'
Aer Lingus cabin crew are warning management responsive action will be taken if management attempt to discipline them during their work-to-rule action tomorrow. The cabin crew said they could resort ...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
Ireland's Strife 'Exaggerated' Says Ratings Agency
A major international ratings agency has said concerns over political and fiscal risks in Ireland are "exaggerated". Spokesman for credit company Standard & Poor's, David Beers, said during a speech ...
Ireland's Strife 'Exaggerated' Says Ratings Agency
A major international ratings agency has said concerns over political and fiscal risks in Ireland are "exaggerated". Spokesman for credit company Standard & Poor's, David Beers, said during a speech ...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
VECs Cut From 33 To 16
The Tánaiste has been criticised over plans to cut the number of Vocational Education Committees by more than half. Under the new plan the committees, which administer a small amount of secondary edu...
VECs Cut From 33 To 16
The Tánaiste has been criticised over plans to cut the number of Vocational Education Committees by more than half. Under the new plan the committees, which administer a small amount of secondary edu...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
Councils 'Rezoned Too Much Land' For Housing
Councils across the Irish Republic rezoned more land than was needed for new homes during the property boom, new figures show. Over 44,000 hectares of land were rezoned for housing over the past deca...
Councils 'Rezoned Too Much Land' For Housing
Councils across the Irish Republic rezoned more land than was needed for new homes during the property boom, new figures show. Over 44,000 hectares of land were rezoned for housing over the past deca...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2010
Petrol Bombs Thrown At Police In Co Antrim
The police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them after an officer had to be treated for head injuries after being attacked during a routine patrol in the normally quiet rural town ...
Petrol Bombs Thrown At Police In Co Antrim
The police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them after an officer had to be treated for head injuries after being attacked during a routine patrol in the normally quiet rural town ...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2010
Four Arrested After 'Dissident' Weapons Raid
Four men have been arrested in County Tyrone following a number of raids on suspected dissident republicans on both sides of the border and the discovery of "significant" weaponry. The arrests were ...
Four Arrested After 'Dissident' Weapons Raid
Four men have been arrested in County Tyrone following a number of raids on suspected dissident republicans on both sides of the border and the discovery of "significant" weaponry. The arrests were ...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2010
Man In Court Over 'Road Rage' Killing
A 29-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the killing of a man during what has been described as a "road rage" incident in Irishtown, Dublin. The male defendant will appear before a ...
Man In Court Over 'Road Rage' Killing
A 29-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the killing of a man during what has been described as a "road rage" incident in Irishtown, Dublin. The male defendant will appear before a ...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2010
Irish Firm Scores Victory For File Sharing
An Irish internet provider has scored a major victory for file sharers in Dublin's High Court yesterday, defeating the implementation of the "three strike" rule. UPC, one of Ireland's largest Intern...
Irish Firm Scores Victory For File Sharing
An Irish internet provider has scored a major victory for file sharers in Dublin's High Court yesterday, defeating the implementation of the "three strike" rule. UPC, one of Ireland's largest Intern...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2010
Radio Ulster Reviewed, Despite Irish Accolade
As regional broadcasters toasted their success in a major radio awards ceremony, the BBC Trust has launched a review of its radio services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is an ironic dev...
Radio Ulster Reviewed, Despite Irish Accolade
As regional broadcasters toasted their success in a major radio awards ceremony, the BBC Trust has launched a review of its radio services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is an ironic dev...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2010
NAMA Ties-up Greystones Harbour Project
Seven months after work was officially "paused" on public facilities in the €300m Greystones Harbour redevelopment project in north Co Wicklow, it has emerged that it is to come under the control of t...
NAMA Ties-up Greystones Harbour Project
Seven months after work was officially "paused" on public facilities in the €300m Greystones Harbour redevelopment project in north Co Wicklow, it has emerged that it is to come under the control of t...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
Fourth Road Death Tragedy Probed
There has been yet another road fatality with the police at Sligo Gardaí Station now investigating a deadly collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian early today. It occurred at approx 5.45am on t...
Fourth Road Death Tragedy Probed
There has been yet another road fatality with the police at Sligo Gardaí Station now investigating a deadly collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian early today. It occurred at approx 5.45am on t...
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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.
