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Irish News, Mar 26, 2010
Missing Girl Sought
Police in the border city of Newry have reissued their appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing 16-year-old female, Li Shu who has been missing from the Slievenagarragh area of Hilltown si...
Missing Girl Sought
Police in the border city of Newry have reissued their appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing 16-year-old female, Li Shu who has been missing from the Slievenagarragh area of Hilltown si...
Irish News, Mar 26, 2010
North's Golf Club Housing Scheme 'Pending'
The North's construction firms may have to wait a little longer for work as controversal plans to build hundreds of homes at Knock Golf Club in east Belfast has proved not be "a done deal". Senior pl...
North's Golf Club Housing Scheme 'Pending'
The North's construction firms may have to wait a little longer for work as controversal plans to build hundreds of homes at Knock Golf Club in east Belfast has proved not be "a done deal". Senior pl...
Irish News, Mar 26, 2010
DUP MPs Will Quit Assembly Seats
The North's First Minister has said that all DUP MLAs returned to Westminster at the forthcoming General Election will resign from the Stormont Assembly. However, this will not include the party lead...
DUP MPs Will Quit Assembly Seats
The North's First Minister has said that all DUP MLAs returned to Westminster at the forthcoming General Election will resign from the Stormont Assembly. However, this will not include the party lead...
Irish News, Mar 26, 2010
TeliaSonera Powers TG4's Online TV
TG4 Live and TG4 Archive are launching with live coverage of the 10th Annual TG4 Traditional Irish Music Awards, Gradam Ceoil TG4 2010. TeliaSonera International Carrier has announced that its Media ...
TeliaSonera Powers TG4's Online TV
TG4 Live and TG4 Archive are launching with live coverage of the 10th Annual TG4 Traditional Irish Music Awards, Gradam Ceoil TG4 2010. TeliaSonera International Carrier has announced that its Media ...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Backbencher Seeks Taoiseach's Resignation
A Fianna Fáil backbencher has called on Brian Cowen to resign as Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil over his controversial reshuffle. Speaking on KCLR 96 FM this morning, outspoken TD John McGuinnes...
Backbencher Seeks Taoiseach's Resignation
A Fianna Fáil backbencher has called on Brian Cowen to resign as Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil over his controversial reshuffle. Speaking on KCLR 96 FM this morning, outspoken TD John McGuinnes...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
UUP 'To Back' SDLP Justice Bid
The North's Ulster Unionist MLAs are reportedly poised to back the SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister at Stormont. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness t...
UUP 'To Back' SDLP Justice Bid
The North's Ulster Unionist MLAs are reportedly poised to back the SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister at Stormont. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness t...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Record Rate Of Economic Decline In 2009
Figures from the Central Statistics Office released today show the economy shrank at a record rate last year. The CSO said Gross Domestic Product fell by 7.1% from 2008, while Gross National Product ...
Record Rate Of Economic Decline In 2009
Figures from the Central Statistics Office released today show the economy shrank at a record rate last year. The CSO said Gross Domestic Product fell by 7.1% from 2008, while Gross National Product ...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The North's only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down s...
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The North's only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down s...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Two Arrested After €350,000 Drug Siezure In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of some €350,000 worth of drugs in Dublin last night. Gardaí arrested the two men and seized a quantity of drugs following an operation in th...
Two Arrested After €350,000 Drug Siezure In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of some €350,000 worth of drugs in Dublin last night. Gardaí arrested the two men and seized a quantity of drugs following an operation in th...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Budget 'Welcomed' In The North
The North should give a warm welcome to this week's budget statement. That's according to NIO Secretary of State Shaun Woodward who said: "The Government is determined to continue its help for NI to ...
Budget 'Welcomed' In The North
The North should give a warm welcome to this week's budget statement. That's according to NIO Secretary of State Shaun Woodward who said: "The Government is determined to continue its help for NI to ...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Young Female Dies After Road Collision
A 14-year-old girl has died in a tragic car collision in Dublin last night. The young female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Blanchardstown and was seriously injured. She was removed to the Con...
Young Female Dies After Road Collision
A 14-year-old girl has died in a tragic car collision in Dublin last night. The young female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Blanchardstown and was seriously injured. She was removed to the Con...
Irish News, Mar 25, 2010
Cinemagic Dublin Programme Launched
The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People in association with AIB Group is back in Dublin from 5th – 12th May. This year’s programme is jam packed with scre...
Cinemagic Dublin Programme Launched
The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People in association with AIB Group is back in Dublin from 5th – 12th May. This year’s programme is jam packed with scre...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Pope Accepts Bishop Of Cloyne's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Cloyne John Magee. The Vatican made the announcement at 11am this morning, stating in its regular bulletin: "The Pope has accepted the resi...
Pope Accepts Bishop Of Cloyne's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Cloyne John Magee. The Vatican made the announcement at 11am this morning, stating in its regular bulletin: "The Pope has accepted the resi...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Cabinet Reshuffle 'Botch Job', Says FG
The main opposition party in the Daíl has called yesterday's reshuffle a "botch job" for it's failure to appoint a Minister for Employment. Yesterday, Brian Cowen announced the details of his reshuff...
Cabinet Reshuffle 'Botch Job', Says FG
The main opposition party in the Daíl has called yesterday's reshuffle a "botch job" for it's failure to appoint a Minister for Employment. Yesterday, Brian Cowen announced the details of his reshuff...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Former Anglo Finance Director Arrested
The former finance director of the Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested by gardaí investigating financial irregularities. Officers revealed today Willie McAteer was arrested at his home in Rathgar, sou...
Former Anglo Finance Director Arrested
The former finance director of the Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested by gardaí investigating financial irregularities. Officers revealed today Willie McAteer was arrested at his home in Rathgar, sou...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Passport Strike 'Amendment' Welcomed
An 'amendment' to the nature of strike action by protesting staff at the Passport Office has been welcomed this morning. Staff at the office, which distributes Ireland's passports, have been refusin...
Passport Strike 'Amendment' Welcomed
An 'amendment' to the nature of strike action by protesting staff at the Passport Office has been welcomed this morning. Staff at the office, which distributes Ireland's passports, have been refusin...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Border Rail Alert 'Hoax'
Police in the North investigating the weekend security alert and gun attack close to the railway line near Newry have removed a number of suspect items. The devices have since been declared an elabo...
Border Rail Alert 'Hoax'
Police in the North investigating the weekend security alert and gun attack close to the railway line near Newry have removed a number of suspect items. The devices have since been declared an elabo...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
McAleese Honours British War Graves
Irish President Mary McAleese is visiting Gallipoli in Turkey to mark the deaths of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army during the First World War. She attended wreath-laying c...
McAleese Honours British War Graves
Irish President Mary McAleese is visiting Gallipoli in Turkey to mark the deaths of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army during the First World War. She attended wreath-laying c...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Irish Journalist Attempts Blair 'Citizens Arrest'
An Irish journalist has attempted to place the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair under citizen's arrest in Brussels over "alleged war crimes". David Cronin, from Dublin, works for the Inter Pr...
Irish Journalist Attempts Blair 'Citizens Arrest'
An Irish journalist has attempted to place the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair under citizen's arrest in Brussels over "alleged war crimes". David Cronin, from Dublin, works for the Inter Pr...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Two In Court Over Waterford Assault
Two men in their 20s will appear at Waterford District Court today after being charged in relation to a serious assault at the Peoples Park in the city on Sunday. Two women who were detained in relat...
Two In Court Over Waterford Assault
Two men in their 20s will appear at Waterford District Court today after being charged in relation to a serious assault at the Peoples Park in the city on Sunday. Two women who were detained in relat...
Irish News, Mar 24, 2010
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The North's Minister for Education and the Stormont Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The...
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The North's Minister for Education and the Stormont Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
Reshuffle Results Announced Today
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is expected to announces the details of the awaited limited reshuffle in the Dáil this afternoon. The Government is currently operating with two vacancies, created by the resign...
Reshuffle Results Announced Today
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is expected to announces the details of the awaited limited reshuffle in the Dáil this afternoon. The Government is currently operating with two vacancies, created by the resign...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
Four Arrested Over Waterford 'Serious' Assault
Four people are being held in Waterford after what has been described as a "serious assault" in the town leaving one man in his 20s in a critical condition. Gardai said they have launched an investi...
Four Arrested Over Waterford 'Serious' Assault
Four people are being held in Waterford after what has been described as a "serious assault" in the town leaving one man in his 20s in a critical condition. Gardai said they have launched an investi...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
Striking Passport Staff Face Pay Threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today. The announcement comes as industrial...
Striking Passport Staff Face Pay Threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today. The announcement comes as industrial...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
Firebrand Paisley Bows-Out Of Commons
Unionist stalwart Ian Paisley made his farewell speech in the UK House of Commons yesterday, and marked the occasion by praising the "loving and caring" people of the North. The Democratic Unionist f...
Firebrand Paisley Bows-Out Of Commons
Unionist stalwart Ian Paisley made his farewell speech in the UK House of Commons yesterday, and marked the occasion by praising the "loving and caring" people of the North. The Democratic Unionist f...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
McAleese Begins Official Visit To Turkey
President McAleese is due to meet the President and Prime Minister of Turkey as part of an official state visit during a period of constitutional turmoil. The Irish President's visit comes as the pre...
McAleese Begins Official Visit To Turkey
President McAleese is due to meet the President and Prime Minister of Turkey as part of an official state visit during a period of constitutional turmoil. The Irish President's visit comes as the pre...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
Dublin's Metro Funding Boosted
There's to be a significant European contribution to a huge Dublin infrastructure project. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed in principle to pay up to €500m to the Dublin Metro project. ...
Dublin's Metro Funding Boosted
There's to be a significant European contribution to a huge Dublin infrastructure project. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed in principle to pay up to €500m to the Dublin Metro project. ...
Irish News, Mar 23, 2010
UTV Reports Falling Profits
The Northern TV company that has significant broadcast and revenue overlap into the Irish Republic is fighting the recession. Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped ...
UTV Reports Falling Profits
The Northern TV company that has significant broadcast and revenue overlap into the Irish Republic is fighting the recession. Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped ...
Irish News, Mar 22, 2010
Dundalk Shooting Man Dies
The Irish police are keeping an open mind about a motive behind the death of a man in his 40s following a shooting in Dundalk, Co Louth, at the weekend. The victim was visiting a house in Saltown whe...
Dundalk Shooting Man Dies
The Irish police are keeping an open mind about a motive behind the death of a man in his 40s following a shooting in Dundalk, Co Louth, at the weekend. The victim was visiting a house in Saltown whe...
Irish News, Mar 22, 2010
Bishop Seeks 'Renewal' Of Church
Just days after Pope Benedict XVI apologised to victims of child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Ireland, an Irish bishop has sought "accountability" from the State's inquiry into clerical child sex ...
Bishop Seeks 'Renewal' Of Church
Just days after Pope Benedict XVI apologised to victims of child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Ireland, an Irish bishop has sought "accountability" from the State's inquiry into clerical child sex ...
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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.
