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Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Man Arrested After Co Dublin Stabbing
A man has been arrested this morning after a 20-year-old man died from stab wounds in the Swords area of Co Dublin, last night. Officers investigating the fatal stabbing that occurred at St Cronans ...
Man Arrested After Co Dublin Stabbing
A man has been arrested this morning after a 20-year-old man died from stab wounds in the Swords area of Co Dublin, last night. Officers investigating the fatal stabbing that occurred at St Cronans ...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
State Assets' Future Face Review
The Minister of Finance has appointed a review group to look into whether there should be some selling off of Ireland's state assets to balance the books. Airports, ports, RTÉ, TG4, Dublin Bus and th...
State Assets' Future Face Review
The Minister of Finance has appointed a review group to look into whether there should be some selling off of Ireland's state assets to balance the books. Airports, ports, RTÉ, TG4, Dublin Bus and th...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Report Recommends More Road Tolls
A report by a local government group has today called for more tolls on national roads as part of a package to save €500 million. The Local Government Efficiency Review Group's Cabinet approved the r...
Report Recommends More Road Tolls
A report by a local government group has today called for more tolls on national roads as part of a package to save €500 million. The Local Government Efficiency Review Group's Cabinet approved the r...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Sex Scandal Brothers Volunteer For Treatment
There has been a welcome for news that two Co Fermanagh brothers at the heart of a sex abuse scandal have been admitted to a psychiatric unit. The local Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew said she welco...
Sex Scandal Brothers Volunteer For Treatment
There has been a welcome for news that two Co Fermanagh brothers at the heart of a sex abuse scandal have been admitted to a psychiatric unit. The local Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew said she welco...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Director-General Of RTÉ Steps Down
Following a meeting yesterday the Board of RTÉ announced that it will shortly begin the process to appoint a new Director-General of RTÉ. The Board has accepted the decision of the Director-General,...
Director-General Of RTÉ Steps Down
Following a meeting yesterday the Board of RTÉ announced that it will shortly begin the process to appoint a new Director-General of RTÉ. The Board has accepted the decision of the Director-General,...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Dissident Bomb Attack On PSNI Condemned
There has been condemnation of a pipe bomb in the grounds of a west Belfast police station. Sinn Féin Councillor Gerard O'Neill commented on the bomb attack in the grounds of Woodbourne PSNI station ...
Dissident Bomb Attack On PSNI Condemned
There has been condemnation of a pipe bomb in the grounds of a west Belfast police station. Sinn Féin Councillor Gerard O'Neill commented on the bomb attack in the grounds of Woodbourne PSNI station ...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
'Don't Steal Our Shannon Water' Says Limerick
There have been calls for an examination of the environmental and economic consequences of Dublin City Council's plans to draw water supplies from the River Shannon. The development of a major reserv...
'Don't Steal Our Shannon Water' Says Limerick
There have been calls for an examination of the environmental and economic consequences of Dublin City Council's plans to draw water supplies from the River Shannon. The development of a major reserv...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2010
Ireland's Broadband 'Third Most Expensive'
A survey published today has shown that the Republic of Ireland's broadband is the third most expensive amongst the 28 countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Ireland's Broadband 'Third Most Expensive'
A survey published today has shown that the Republic of Ireland's broadband is the third most expensive amongst the 28 countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2010
Man Held In Connection With 'Tiger Robbery'
A male in his 20s has been arrested in Tallaght in connection with a so-called 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin last month. Gardai investigating the false imprisonment and abduction of a bank o...
Man Held In Connection With 'Tiger Robbery'
A male in his 20s has been arrested in Tallaght in connection with a so-called 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin last month. Gardai investigating the false imprisonment and abduction of a bank o...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2010
Off-Duty Garda Foils Armed Post Office Raid
An off-duty Garda has dramatically foiled an armed raid on a post office in Ballsbridge in Dublin. At around 2.30pm yesterday, a man armed with a sawn-off shotgun entered the post-office on Shelbourn...
Off-Duty Garda Foils Armed Post Office Raid
An off-duty Garda has dramatically foiled an armed raid on a post office in Ballsbridge in Dublin. At around 2.30pm yesterday, a man armed with a sawn-off shotgun entered the post-office on Shelbourn...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2010
€350m Poolbeg Incinerator Halted
Construction has halted on Dublin's Poolbeg incinerator after the Department of the Environment failed to approve a foreshore licence. The Department is yet to process an application lodged in Decemb...
€350m Poolbeg Incinerator Halted
Construction has halted on Dublin's Poolbeg incinerator after the Department of the Environment failed to approve a foreshore licence. The Department is yet to process an application lodged in Decemb...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2010
Contractors On Site At Dublin College
Building work is starting on a new €30 million building project at Dublin's St Patrick's College after the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan approved the contract for the p...
Contractors On Site At Dublin College
Building work is starting on a new €30 million building project at Dublin's St Patrick's College after the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan approved the contract for the p...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
Two Arrested Over Kildare Body
A man and a woman have been arrested in County Kildare this morning in connection with the discovery of a body on Monday. The arrests were made by Gardai at Newbridge who are investigating the discov...
Two Arrested Over Kildare Body
A man and a woman have been arrested in County Kildare this morning in connection with the discovery of a body on Monday. The arrests were made by Gardai at Newbridge who are investigating the discov...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
French Strike Delays Irish Holiday Makers
The Dublin Airport Authority has said a strike by French air traffic controllers' is causing delays and cancellations to flights between Ireland and France. Aer Lingus, Air France and Ryanair flights...
French Strike Delays Irish Holiday Makers
The Dublin Airport Authority has said a strike by French air traffic controllers' is causing delays and cancellations to flights between Ireland and France. Aer Lingus, Air France and Ryanair flights...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
Three Arrest Over Youtube Driving Video
Three men are being questioned by gardaí and two cars have been seized after a video posted on YouTube showed a group of young men from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, driving dangerously on a country road. Th...
Three Arrest Over Youtube Driving Video
Three men are being questioned by gardaí and two cars have been seized after a video posted on YouTube showed a group of young men from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, driving dangerously on a country road. Th...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
Stormont Debut For Carson Hurling Trophy
A hurling competition named after Unionist leader Edward Carson will form part of an event to take place at Stormont Castle as part of this year's Féile an Phobail. The West Belfast Festival will hold...
Stormont Debut For Carson Hurling Trophy
A hurling competition named after Unionist leader Edward Carson will form part of an event to take place at Stormont Castle as part of this year's Féile an Phobail. The West Belfast Festival will hold...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
Cash Machine 'Failures' Refunded
More than 43,000 bank customers in the Republic and the North are being refunded after failing to take their cash from Bank of Ireland automated teller machines (ATMs). It has emerged that about 14,...
Cash Machine 'Failures' Refunded
More than 43,000 bank customers in the Republic and the North are being refunded after failing to take their cash from Bank of Ireland automated teller machines (ATMs). It has emerged that about 14,...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2010
Kilcooley Paramiltary Memorials In Focus
Continuing controversy over the erection of a paramilitary memorial on a public housing estate in the North has again been underlined. Concerns raised in 2009 about the use of taxpayers' money to fun...
Kilcooley Paramiltary Memorials In Focus
Continuing controversy over the erection of a paramilitary memorial on a public housing estate in the North has again been underlined. Concerns raised in 2009 about the use of taxpayers' money to fun...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
'Lethal Force' Intruders Bill Heard
The Department of Justice has published a criminal law bill, which could see homeowners permitted to use lethal force against intruders. Under the bill, people will be allowed to use reasonable forc...
'Lethal Force' Intruders Bill Heard
The Department of Justice has published a criminal law bill, which could see homeowners permitted to use lethal force against intruders. Under the bill, people will be allowed to use reasonable forc...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
Man, 24, Gets Life For Galway Murder
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his Czech female friend in Connemara in Galway two years ago. Jakub Fidler, also from the Czech Republic, admitted in court to...
Man, 24, Gets Life For Galway Murder
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his Czech female friend in Connemara in Galway two years ago. Jakub Fidler, also from the Czech Republic, admitted in court to...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
Rent-To-Buy Scheme Unveiled
Dublin City Council is to unveil a 'rent-to-buy' scheme for affordable housing units today. It is the first time such a scheme will be offered by a local authority, the council said. Under the sche...
Rent-To-Buy Scheme Unveiled
Dublin City Council is to unveil a 'rent-to-buy' scheme for affordable housing units today. It is the first time such a scheme will be offered by a local authority, the council said. Under the sche...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
Failings During Severe Weather Found
An Oireachtas committee has criticised the co-ordination and management during the winter's severe weather conditions. The report, by the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Gover...
Failings During Severe Weather Found
An Oireachtas committee has criticised the co-ordination and management during the winter's severe weather conditions. The report, by the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Gover...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
Ash Cloud Cuts Ryanair Profits
Ryanair has reported the recent ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano caused a 24% fall in its profits during the first three months of its financial. The disruptions caused by the volcanic ash cloud...
Ash Cloud Cuts Ryanair Profits
Ryanair has reported the recent ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano caused a 24% fall in its profits during the first three months of its financial. The disruptions caused by the volcanic ash cloud...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
North 'Not London': Says Attwood
There has been a claim today that London-imposed welfare reforms 'won't work in the North'. Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has met with Lord Freud at Westminster who is responsible...
North 'Not London': Says Attwood
There has been a claim today that London-imposed welfare reforms 'won't work in the North'. Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has met with Lord Freud at Westminster who is responsible...
Irish News, Jul 20, 2010
Windmill Lane Opens 'Lock Out'
Irish film post production firm, Windmill Lane Pictures, is currently creating a new film visual effects facility in Sandyford to carry out 'post' work on Lock Out [working title], a new sci-fi featur...
Windmill Lane Opens 'Lock Out'
Irish film post production firm, Windmill Lane Pictures, is currently creating a new film visual effects facility in Sandyford to carry out 'post' work on Lock Out [working title], a new sci-fi featur...
Irish News, Jul 19, 2010
O'Dea Escapes Prosecution Over Affidavit
The former Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has escaped prosecution over a sworn affidavit he made that led to him leaving the Cabinet. The Director of Public Prosecutions said today it had decided ...
O'Dea Escapes Prosecution Over Affidavit
The former Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has escaped prosecution over a sworn affidavit he made that led to him leaving the Cabinet. The Director of Public Prosecutions said today it had decided ...
Irish News, Jul 19, 2010
Two Arrested Over Mountain Bike Hit
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of 32-year-old Dublin man, Stephen Byrne. Gardai investigating the shooting, which occurred in Sherriff Street, Dublin on the 13th of July,...
Two Arrested Over Mountain Bike Hit
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of 32-year-old Dublin man, Stephen Byrne. Gardai investigating the shooting, which occurred in Sherriff Street, Dublin on the 13th of July,...
Irish News, Jul 19, 2010
Farming Sector To Stimulate Economy
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today launched a new agri-food sector strategy saying it has a major role to play in Ireland’s economic recovery. Speaking at the launch of Food Harvest 2020 report, which ...
Farming Sector To Stimulate Economy
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today launched a new agri-food sector strategy saying it has a major role to play in Ireland’s economic recovery. Speaking at the launch of Food Harvest 2020 report, which ...
Irish News, Jul 19, 2010
Bin Collection Dispute Reaches LRC
Unions representing the bin collection agency are to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission today, to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection. One of ...
Bin Collection Dispute Reaches LRC
Unions representing the bin collection agency are to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission today, to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection. One of ...
Irish News, Jul 19, 2010
Troubles Legacy Report Slammed
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most...
Troubles Legacy Report Slammed
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most...
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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.
