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Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
Martin Visit To Mark Patten Anniversary
A new book is being published to underline the successes of the Patten Report on policing in Northern Ireland. It has been commissioned from the Royal Irish Academy by the Department of Foreign Affai...
Martin Visit To Mark Patten Anniversary
A new book is being published to underline the successes of the Patten Report on policing in Northern Ireland. It has been commissioned from the Royal Irish Academy by the Department of Foreign Affai...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
President Lands In Denmark
President McAleese is today undertaking a three-day official visit to Denmark to highlight and promote opportunities for increased co-operation between Irish and Danish business interests, with a spec...
President Lands In Denmark
President McAleese is today undertaking a three-day official visit to Denmark to highlight and promote opportunities for increased co-operation between Irish and Danish business interests, with a spec...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
Drowning Tragedies Probed
It has emerged today that two separate inquiries are being conducted into the deaths of two Mayo men off Inishbofin island, Co Galway. It happened early yesterday morning and saw the death of former ...
Drowning Tragedies Probed
It has emerged today that two separate inquiries are being conducted into the deaths of two Mayo men off Inishbofin island, Co Galway. It happened early yesterday morning and saw the death of former ...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
Blaze Destroys Songwriter's Former Home
A blaze has gutted a house that was previously owned by one of the country's best-known songwriters. The secluded former farm house is in Broomhall, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, and was owned until recent ye...
Blaze Destroys Songwriter's Former Home
A blaze has gutted a house that was previously owned by one of the country's best-known songwriters. The secluded former farm house is in Broomhall, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, and was owned until recent ye...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2010
Downturn Hits M-Way Builders
It is feared that the consortium chosen to develop the proposed Gort to Tuam motorway in Connaught may be having second thoughts about funding the project because of the economic downturn. The backer...
Downturn Hits M-Way Builders
It is feared that the consortium chosen to develop the proposed Gort to Tuam motorway in Connaught may be having second thoughts about funding the project because of the economic downturn. The backer...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
'No Record' Of HSE Union Funding
Irish Health officials can "find no records" setting out precisely why it sanctioned an annual grant of about €250,000 to the trade union Siptu. However, it has been shown that it was paid into a ban...
'No Record' Of HSE Union Funding
Irish Health officials can "find no records" setting out precisely why it sanctioned an annual grant of about €250,000 to the trade union Siptu. However, it has been shown that it was paid into a ban...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Irish Pitch For Euro 2012
The Irish are taking to the soccer pitch on both sides of the border tonight as the Republic of Ireland plays Russia in the third round of Group B's Euro 2012 qualifying action and NI plays Italy. Th...
Irish Pitch For Euro 2012
The Irish are taking to the soccer pitch on both sides of the border tonight as the Republic of Ireland plays Russia in the third round of Group B's Euro 2012 qualifying action and NI plays Italy. Th...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Martin Flies Into Romania On Trade Trip
A trade visit to Bulgaria and Romania has just got underway to promote business and trade links with Ireland. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin led the two-day visit when he met with h...
Martin Flies Into Romania On Trade Trip
A trade visit to Bulgaria and Romania has just got underway to promote business and trade links with Ireland. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin led the two-day visit when he met with h...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Irish Lifesavers Win Recognition
Almost 100 voluntary search and rescue divers have been honoured by the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern. The 96 divers, who assist the Gardaí in search and rescue operations and in the recovery of ...
Irish Lifesavers Win Recognition
Almost 100 voluntary search and rescue divers have been honoured by the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern. The 96 divers, who assist the Gardaí in search and rescue operations and in the recovery of ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Donagh Abuse Brothers Probe Outlined
The controversial case of two sex-abuse brothers allowed back to their home village along the Fermanagh border has taken a new turn. Although they have since admitted themselves to hospital for treat...
Donagh Abuse Brothers Probe Outlined
The controversial case of two sex-abuse brothers allowed back to their home village along the Fermanagh border has taken a new turn. Although they have since admitted themselves to hospital for treat...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Trade Links Bring Finland To Ireland
Finland came to Ireland this week as Conor Lenihan, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation highlighted the cooperation that is taking place between both 'lands' in the software, food and ...
Trade Links Bring Finland To Ireland
Finland came to Ireland this week as Conor Lenihan, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation highlighted the cooperation that is taking place between both 'lands' in the software, food and ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
'Less Is More', Says Robinson
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has called for the number of MLAs and government departments to be reduced after the Assembly election. He was speaking to a meeting of the Feder...
'Less Is More', Says Robinson
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has called for the number of MLAs and government departments to be reduced after the Assembly election. He was speaking to a meeting of the Feder...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2010
Clegg Hints At Better Deal For North
The second most powerful politician in the Westminster Government has pledged to "look again" at the level of spending cuts proposed in Northern Ireland. The commitment from the Liberal Democrat Lead...
Clegg Hints At Better Deal For North
The second most powerful politician in the Westminster Government has pledged to "look again" at the level of spending cuts proposed in Northern Ireland. The commitment from the Liberal Democrat Lead...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2010
HSE Faces Accounts Committee
Officials from the Department of Finance are attending a meeting of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee today at which the Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Secretary-...
HSE Faces Accounts Committee
Officials from the Department of Finance are attending a meeting of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee today at which the Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Secretary-...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2010
Irish Defence Forces 'Undefunded'
There has been an admission that the Irish defence forces are not being funded as fully as they could be. The Minister for Defence Tony Killeen was addressed the Annual Delegate Conference of the Per...
Irish Defence Forces 'Undefunded'
There has been an admission that the Irish defence forces are not being funded as fully as they could be. The Minister for Defence Tony Killeen was addressed the Annual Delegate Conference of the Per...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2010
Waterford Hit By Weekend Brawls
Rural Waterford is being plagued by street brawls with the latest seeing a young man treated for facial injuries at Cork University Hospital. A female was punched in the face and a number of people w...
Waterford Hit By Weekend Brawls
Rural Waterford is being plagued by street brawls with the latest seeing a young man treated for facial injuries at Cork University Hospital. A female was punched in the face and a number of people w...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2010
SF Seek Disease-Free Farm Environment
Sinn Fein wants Ireland to be free - free of the highly contagious cattle disease, brucellosis. A delegation of farmers' representatives from both sides of the border has just met with the Sinn Fein ...
SF Seek Disease-Free Farm Environment
Sinn Fein wants Ireland to be free - free of the highly contagious cattle disease, brucellosis. A delegation of farmers' representatives from both sides of the border has just met with the Sinn Fein ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2010
Ireland-wide Fire Safety Week Underway
Ireland is 'going to blazes' as National Fire Safety Week takes place this week. Michael Finneran, Minister of State at the Department of the Irish Republic's Environment, Heritage and Local Governme...
Ireland-wide Fire Safety Week Underway
Ireland is 'going to blazes' as National Fire Safety Week takes place this week. Michael Finneran, Minister of State at the Department of the Irish Republic's Environment, Heritage and Local Governme...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2010
Meath Man Arrested Over Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in County Meath during a Gardaí operation, which made a number of seizures. Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit, supported by Gardai from Meath Division, said this morn...
Meath Man Arrested Over Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in County Meath during a Gardaí operation, which made a number of seizures. Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit, supported by Gardai from Meath Division, said this morn...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2010
Prisons 'Not A Shambles' Says Ford
The North's Justice Minister, David Ford, yesterday denied that the NI Prison Service is a "bit of shambles" over errors that led to two prisoners, one of whom was accused of rape, walking free. He s...
Prisons 'Not A Shambles' Says Ford
The North's Justice Minister, David Ford, yesterday denied that the NI Prison Service is a "bit of shambles" over errors that led to two prisoners, one of whom was accused of rape, walking free. He s...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2010
'At Risk Groups' Urged To Get Flu Jab
The Irish health service has today launched it's 'flu vaccination programme and has called on "at risk groups and pregnant women" especially to take up the vaccination. The Health Service Executive (...
'At Risk Groups' Urged To Get Flu Jab
The Irish health service has today launched it's 'flu vaccination programme and has called on "at risk groups and pregnant women" especially to take up the vaccination. The Health Service Executive (...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Credit Downgrade Looms For Ireland
Ireland's credit rating is expected to be hit with another downgrade from a European ratings agency. The State's repaying credentials have been put on review for a possible downgrade by ratings agen...
Credit Downgrade Looms For Ireland
Ireland's credit rating is expected to be hit with another downgrade from a European ratings agency. The State's repaying credentials have been put on review for a possible downgrade by ratings agen...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Derry Bomb Blast Was 'Real IRA'
The dissident group, the Real IRA, has said it carried out this morning's terrorist bombing in Londonderry. The blast shook the border city of Derry which only recently won the nomination as the UK C...
Derry Bomb Blast Was 'Real IRA'
The dissident group, the Real IRA, has said it carried out this morning's terrorist bombing in Londonderry. The blast shook the border city of Derry which only recently won the nomination as the UK C...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Five Arrested As Gardaí Seize Feud Weapons
Five men have been arrested in Athlone after gardaí seized weapons used in an ongoing feud among Travelling families. The men were arrested after a search of 11 premises in and around Athlone this mo...
Five Arrested As Gardaí Seize Feud Weapons
Five men have been arrested in Athlone after gardaí seized weapons used in an ongoing feud among Travelling families. The men were arrested after a search of 11 premises in and around Athlone this mo...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Two Released After Attack On Pole
Two teenagers held in connection with an attack on a Polish man on Saturday morning have this morning been released without charge. Lukasz Rzeszutko, 27, was seriously assaulted on his way to his wor...
Two Released After Attack On Pole
Two teenagers held in connection with an attack on a Polish man on Saturday morning have this morning been released without charge. Lukasz Rzeszutko, 27, was seriously assaulted on his way to his wor...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Callely Court Battle Resumes
The High Court proceedings brought by Senator Ivor Callely against his suspension from the Seanad earlier this year is to resume today. Mr Callely's law team will be petitioning the court for the dis...
Callely Court Battle Resumes
The High Court proceedings brought by Senator Ivor Callely against his suspension from the Seanad earlier this year is to resume today. Mr Callely's law team will be petitioning the court for the dis...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2010
Ireland At The Forefront Of Renewable Energy
Ireland is playing a lead role in Europe in adding wind power and other renewables to our energy supplies, according to a new report . Ireland is on target to achieve its target of 40 per cent of el...
Ireland At The Forefront Of Renewable Energy
Ireland is playing a lead role in Europe in adding wind power and other renewables to our energy supplies, according to a new report . Ireland is on target to achieve its target of 40 per cent of el...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2010
Government May Roll Out €4 billion Of Cuts
The Government's next austerity budget could see over €4billion in cuts this December. The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has refused to rule out the massive cuts which will be made to reduce the cu...
Government May Roll Out €4 billion Of Cuts
The Government's next austerity budget could see over €4billion in cuts this December. The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has refused to rule out the massive cuts which will be made to reduce the cu...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2010
Limerick Man Dies After Assault In Home
A 48-year-old man has died as a result of serious injuries he received in his own home after a serious assault. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the attack during which, Limerick man...
Limerick Man Dies After Assault In Home
A 48-year-old man has died as a result of serious injuries he received in his own home after a serious assault. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the attack during which, Limerick man...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2010
Cowen Targets Disarmament In Brussels
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, is to make a keynote speech on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in Brussels today. The speech is part of Mr Cowen's attendance at the eighth Asia Europe Summit taking ...
Cowen Targets Disarmament In Brussels
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, is to make a keynote speech on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in Brussels today. The speech is part of Mr Cowen's attendance at the eighth Asia Europe Summit taking ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:After a mainly dry and bright morning cloud will increase as the wind strengthens from early afternoon with showers spreading east later. The strong afternoon wind will reach gale to severe gale force along the coasts. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Showers die back to western parts from the evening, leaving much of the night dry with clear spells. Showers spread east again towards morning. Gales ease somewhat, a windy night. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
