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Irish News, Sep 17, 2010
Father Bailed On Son's Murder Charge
The PSNI probe into the violent death of 32-year-old Kevin Fletcher, who was found stabbed to death following what police said was a frenzied attack at his flat in Castle Street, Armagh, on 3 Septembe...
Father Bailed On Son's Murder Charge
The PSNI probe into the violent death of 32-year-old Kevin Fletcher, who was found stabbed to death following what police said was a frenzied attack at his flat in Castle Street, Armagh, on 3 Septembe...
Irish News, Sep 17, 2010
SF Calls For Combined Justice And Health Summit Over Donagh Abuse Case
Continuing controversy over the return of two pervert brothers into the community they are said to have abused has led to further developments today. Sinn Féin's Deputy Chair of the Health Committee ...
SF Calls For Combined Justice And Health Summit Over Donagh Abuse Case
Continuing controversy over the return of two pervert brothers into the community they are said to have abused has led to further developments today. Sinn Féin's Deputy Chair of the Health Committee ...
Irish News, Sep 17, 2010
Jobs 'Hedged' In Dublin Move
An American firm is to create 50 jobs in hedge fund administration in Dublin. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe announced the new jobs in a financial services software ...
Jobs 'Hedged' In Dublin Move
An American firm is to create 50 jobs in hedge fund administration in Dublin. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe announced the new jobs in a financial services software ...
Irish News, Sep 17, 2010
Irish Volunteers Sought For Overseas
The Government's overseas development programme, Irish Aid, is hosting a major overseas volunteering fair in Dublin this Saturday (18th September) to highlight long and short-term volunteering opportu...
Irish Volunteers Sought For Overseas
The Government's overseas development programme, Irish Aid, is hosting a major overseas volunteering fair in Dublin this Saturday (18th September) to highlight long and short-term volunteering opportu...
Irish News, Sep 17, 2010
Other News In Brief
All-Ireland Finals Loom Down GAA fans are making last minute preparations as excitement builds ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland senior football final clash with Cork in Dublin. Tickets are at a pr...
Other News In Brief
All-Ireland Finals Loom Down GAA fans are making last minute preparations as excitement builds ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland senior football final clash with Cork in Dublin. Tickets are at a pr...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
Man Arrested Over Dublin Bluebell Shooting
A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with the shooting of a man on Bluebell Avenue around midnight last night. Gardai at Kevin St and Kilmainham said they are investigating the shooting, ...
Man Arrested Over Dublin Bluebell Shooting
A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with the shooting of a man on Bluebell Avenue around midnight last night. Gardai at Kevin St and Kilmainham said they are investigating the shooting, ...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
Cowen Apologises Over Interview
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has apologised for his performance during Tuesday's notorious interview for which he was accused of sounding "halfway between drunk and sober". Mr Cowen said it "wasn't my best ...
Cowen Apologises Over Interview
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has apologised for his performance during Tuesday's notorious interview for which he was accused of sounding "halfway between drunk and sober". Mr Cowen said it "wasn't my best ...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
PSNI Recruitment 'Discriminatory'
There is dissent in the North over the soon-to-end 50-50 recruitment process introduced to increase the numbers of Catholics joining the police. Although the union that represents police officers in ...
PSNI Recruitment 'Discriminatory'
There is dissent in the North over the soon-to-end 50-50 recruitment process introduced to increase the numbers of Catholics joining the police. Although the union that represents police officers in ...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
Ó Muircheartaigh To Give Final Word On All Ireland
RTÉ broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is to make this Sunday’s All-Ireland football final his last from the commentary box. The popular commentator from County Kerry has announced his retirement ...
Ó Muircheartaigh To Give Final Word On All Ireland
RTÉ broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is to make this Sunday’s All-Ireland football final his last from the commentary box. The popular commentator from County Kerry has announced his retirement ...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
Cervical Cancer Jabs Begin
Some 57,000 schoolgirls will receive the cervical cancer vaccination as part of the nationwide campaign, which got underway today. The vaccine, which will help protect girls from developing cervical...
Cervical Cancer Jabs Begin
Some 57,000 schoolgirls will receive the cervical cancer vaccination as part of the nationwide campaign, which got underway today. The vaccine, which will help protect girls from developing cervical...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
North's 'Bill Of Rights' Wins Backing
As the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford vowed to reshape the region's justice system to fit the needs of the people of Northern Ireland, human rights commissions across the UK have backed a propos...
North's 'Bill Of Rights' Wins Backing
As the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford vowed to reshape the region's justice system to fit the needs of the people of Northern Ireland, human rights commissions across the UK have backed a propos...
Irish News, Sep 16, 2010
€33.6M Spend On Consultants During Banking Crisis
A report today from the office of the financial comptroller has revealed Government spend on consult services during the banking crisis has totalled €33.6 million in the past year. The report of the ...
€33.6M Spend On Consultants During Banking Crisis
A report today from the office of the financial comptroller has revealed Government spend on consult services during the banking crisis has totalled €33.6 million in the past year. The report of the ...
Irish News, Sep 15, 2010
Bishop Asks Priests For €1K Towards Compensation
The Bishop of Ferns has gone to the parish priests, asking them to contribute €1,000 each to pay the outstanding bill for abuse compensation. Bishop of Ferns Dr Denis Brennan made the request in a le...
Bishop Asks Priests For €1K Towards Compensation
The Bishop of Ferns has gone to the parish priests, asking them to contribute €1,000 each to pay the outstanding bill for abuse compensation. Bishop of Ferns Dr Denis Brennan made the request in a le...
Irish News, Sep 15, 2010
Cowen Calls Drunk Accusations 'New Low'
Brian Cowen has labeled accusations from the Opposition that he was drunk during an interview a "new low for Irish politics". The Taoiseach's now notorious interview on RTÉ's morning Ireland program...
Cowen Calls Drunk Accusations 'New Low'
Brian Cowen has labeled accusations from the Opposition that he was drunk during an interview a "new low for Irish politics". The Taoiseach's now notorious interview on RTÉ's morning Ireland program...
Irish News, Sep 15, 2010
Higgins Lines-Up For Presidency Race
Long serving Labour TD, Michael Higgins, has again announced his interest to run for the Irish Presidency. The Labour TD, who is the Party President and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, is putting ...
Higgins Lines-Up For Presidency Race
Long serving Labour TD, Michael Higgins, has again announced his interest to run for the Irish Presidency. The Labour TD, who is the Party President and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, is putting ...
Irish News, Sep 15, 2010
Wright Killing Probe Branded 'Scandal'
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the state...
Wright Killing Probe Branded 'Scandal'
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the state...
Irish News, Sep 15, 2010
Pair Arrested Over Tiger Kidnapping
A man and woman have been arrested this morning in connection with a 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin at the start of September. Gardai investigating the incident, involving the abduction of a ...
Pair Arrested Over Tiger Kidnapping
A man and woman have been arrested this morning in connection with a 'tiger kidnapping' incident in Dublin at the start of September. Gardai investigating the incident, involving the abduction of a ...
Irish News, Sep 14, 2010
€3 Billion Cuts 'Minimum'
December's budget could be even more austere than expected after the Finance Minister signalled the coming cuts would be higher than €3 billion. Speaking as he arrived at Fianna Fáil's two-day parli...
€3 Billion Cuts 'Minimum'
December's budget could be even more austere than expected after the Finance Minister signalled the coming cuts would be higher than €3 billion. Speaking as he arrived at Fianna Fáil's two-day parli...
Irish News, Sep 14, 2010
Three Friends Die In Limerick Crash
Three people have died in a tragic road crash on the N21 in Co Limerick. The men, who are all believed to be friends, died while travelling in a van that was in collision with a car shortly after 9pm...
Three Friends Die In Limerick Crash
Three people have died in a tragic road crash on the N21 in Co Limerick. The men, who are all believed to be friends, died while travelling in a van that was in collision with a car shortly after 9pm...
Irish News, Sep 14, 2010
Lenihan Climb Down Over 'Intelligent Design' Book
The Irish Minister for Science Conor Lenihan has been forced into a climb-down over his overt support for a new book calling evolution a "hoax". Mr Lenihan was to make a speech in support of the laun...
Lenihan Climb Down Over 'Intelligent Design' Book
The Irish Minister for Science Conor Lenihan has been forced into a climb-down over his overt support for a new book calling evolution a "hoax". Mr Lenihan was to make a speech in support of the laun...
Irish News, Sep 14, 2010
Pub Trade In 'Meltdown' Says Industry
The group representing Ireland's drinks trade has said the industry is in "meltdown" after recent figures showed a 14% decline in sales. Commenting on the release of its mid-year market figures, the...
Pub Trade In 'Meltdown' Says Industry
The group representing Ireland's drinks trade has said the industry is in "meltdown" after recent figures showed a 14% decline in sales. Commenting on the release of its mid-year market figures, the...
Irish News, Sep 14, 2010
'Replace O'Leary With Cabin Crew' Says Pilot
The controversial Ryanair baoss, Michael O'Leary, should be sacked and replaced with a flight attendant, according to an enraged senior pilot for the carrier. Captain Morgan Fischer, a senior pilot b...
'Replace O'Leary With Cabin Crew' Says Pilot
The controversial Ryanair baoss, Michael O'Leary, should be sacked and replaced with a flight attendant, according to an enraged senior pilot for the carrier. Captain Morgan Fischer, a senior pilot b...
Irish News, Sep 13, 2010
Arrests Follow Latest Dublin murder
A total of ten people have been arrested by Gardaí in connection with the shooting dead of a man in Dublin on Sunday night. Seven men and three women are being held in connection with the incident. ...
Arrests Follow Latest Dublin murder
A total of ten people have been arrested by Gardaí in connection with the shooting dead of a man in Dublin on Sunday night. Seven men and three women are being held in connection with the incident. ...
Irish News, Sep 13, 2010
Three Die In Road Accident
Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at Garryduff in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick last night. It happened at approximately 9.10pm on Sunday a...
Three Die In Road Accident
Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at Garryduff in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick last night. It happened at approximately 9.10pm on Sunday a...
Irish News, Sep 13, 2010
Race Tragedy Shocker For Dublin
A Northern Ireland-based motorcyclist has died following a crash at the Killalane Road Races, near Skerries, in north County Dublin. Victor Gilmore, 42, from Ballymoney was critically injured after h...
Race Tragedy Shocker For Dublin
A Northern Ireland-based motorcyclist has died following a crash at the Killalane Road Races, near Skerries, in north County Dublin. Victor Gilmore, 42, from Ballymoney was critically injured after h...
Irish News, Sep 13, 2010
Dublin Convention Centre Welcomed
The new Convention Centre in Dublin will allow Ireland to open its doors to the world. That's according to Mary Hanafin, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. Speaking last week she said: "Ma...
Dublin Convention Centre Welcomed
The new Convention Centre in Dublin will allow Ireland to open its doors to the world. That's according to Mary Hanafin, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. Speaking last week she said: "Ma...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2010
Vulnerable Man's 'Frenzied Killer' Sought
The North's police are hunting a 'frenzied killer' after they revealed that the man murdered in Armagh last week was stabbed in a brutal attack. The victim, a vulnerable person, was Kevin Fletcher, 3...
Vulnerable Man's 'Frenzied Killer' Sought
The North's police are hunting a 'frenzied killer' after they revealed that the man murdered in Armagh last week was stabbed in a brutal attack. The victim, a vulnerable person, was Kevin Fletcher, 3...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2010
Court Date For Gang Suspect
A man will apear in court at Thurles later following his arrest in connection with an ongoing Garda operation into organised crime and drug distribution in Co Tipperary. The man was among eight men a...
Court Date For Gang Suspect
A man will apear in court at Thurles later following his arrest in connection with an ongoing Garda operation into organised crime and drug distribution in Co Tipperary. The man was among eight men a...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2010
'Slow Down' For All Ireland
In advance of the All-Ireland football final which takes place on Sunday week, (18th September), An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to stay safe when travelling to and from the match. ...
'Slow Down' For All Ireland
In advance of the All-Ireland football final which takes place on Sunday week, (18th September), An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to stay safe when travelling to and from the match. ...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2010
Martin Attends EU Summit
Foreign Minister Micheál Martin is in Brussels today for a two-day meeting with his EU counterparts. Hosted by the Belgian Presidency, the so-called 'Gymnich' meeting of foreign ministers will offer...
Martin Attends EU Summit
Foreign Minister Micheál Martin is in Brussels today for a two-day meeting with his EU counterparts. Hosted by the Belgian Presidency, the so-called 'Gymnich' meeting of foreign ministers will offer...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Dry start on east coast otherwise cloudy with outbreaks of rain accompanied by strong southerly winds. Some heavy rain later, with some short lived very hevay squally bursts, then western and central areas turning clearer and less windy. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Remaining rain in east quickly clearing this evening then a dry evening and night with long clear periods and lighter winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
