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Irish News, Sep 9, 2010
Arrests Over Dublin Taxi Assault
Gardaí made five arrests today following an attack on a taxi driver in Dublin city centre early this morning. A taxi was hailed in Ballybrack, Co Dublin, by two men who asked to be taken to Amiens St...
Arrests Over Dublin Taxi Assault
Gardaí made five arrests today following an attack on a taxi driver in Dublin city centre early this morning. A taxi was hailed in Ballybrack, Co Dublin, by two men who asked to be taken to Amiens St...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2010
Economy Faltering, Says Report
A report on economic competitiveness has placed Ireland bottom of a list of 139 countries worldwide for the state of its banks. The Global Competitiveness Report is compiled by the World Economic For...
Economy Faltering, Says Report
A report on economic competitiveness has placed Ireland bottom of a list of 139 countries worldwide for the state of its banks. The Global Competitiveness Report is compiled by the World Economic For...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2010
Driver Picked Up Strabane Bomb
A security alert today saw a lucky escape for a plucky taxi driver who found a suspicious object in Strabane. The road was cordoned off and Army bomb experts tasked to examine what turned out to be a...
Driver Picked Up Strabane Bomb
A security alert today saw a lucky escape for a plucky taxi driver who found a suspicious object in Strabane. The road was cordoned off and Army bomb experts tasked to examine what turned out to be a...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2010
Irish US Navy Hero Remembered
A US navy veteran who came from Co Mayo has been honoured with news that Tony Killeen, Minister for Defence has unveiled a memorial in the sailor's honour. John King was a Mayo man who was awarded tw...
Irish US Navy Hero Remembered
A US navy veteran who came from Co Mayo has been honoured with news that Tony Killeen, Minister for Defence has unveiled a memorial in the sailor's honour. John King was a Mayo man who was awarded tw...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
Tiger Robbery Suspects 'Still Held'
It has emerged today that two of the five men arrested for questioning over the robbery on the AIB in Clondalkin, west Dublin and in Kildare on Saturday are still being questioned. They are being qui...
Tiger Robbery Suspects 'Still Held'
It has emerged today that two of the five men arrested for questioning over the robbery on the AIB in Clondalkin, west Dublin and in Kildare on Saturday are still being questioned. They are being qui...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
Callely To Seek Damages In Court
Senator Ivor Callely is to seek damages along from the High Court over his expulsion from the Fianna Fail party over his allegedly misleading expenses claims. During yesterday's High Court hearing, ...
Callely To Seek Damages In Court
Senator Ivor Callely is to seek damages along from the High Court over his expulsion from the Fianna Fail party over his allegedly misleading expenses claims. During yesterday's High Court hearing, ...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
Lenihan To Brief Cabinet On Anglo
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan will brief the Cabinet at its meeting this morning on the state of Anglo Irish Bank after calls for a plan. Mr Lenihan said the Government would consider the views of t...
Lenihan To Brief Cabinet On Anglo
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan will brief the Cabinet at its meeting this morning on the state of Anglo Irish Bank after calls for a plan. Mr Lenihan said the Government would consider the views of t...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
Billy Wright Inquiry Completed
The Billy Wright Inquiry Report has been completed and will be submitted to the North's Secretary of State on 13 September. The Report will be presented to the Westminster Parliament by the Secretar...
Billy Wright Inquiry Completed
The Billy Wright Inquiry Report has been completed and will be submitted to the North's Secretary of State on 13 September. The Report will be presented to the Westminster Parliament by the Secretar...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
UCL And Trinity Slip In World Rankings
Ireland's two top Universities have slipped in the world rankings after a difficult year for the education sector. Trinity College Dublin has fallen nine places this year, putting it out of the pres...
UCL And Trinity Slip In World Rankings
Ireland's two top Universities have slipped in the world rankings after a difficult year for the education sector. Trinity College Dublin has fallen nine places this year, putting it out of the pres...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2010
O'Leary Suggests Co-Pilots 'Unnecessary'
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's cost saving attempts continue to attract controversy with suggestions today that co-pilots could be removed from the cockpit. Mr O'Leary's latest notion on how the no f...
O'Leary Suggests Co-Pilots 'Unnecessary'
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's cost saving attempts continue to attract controversy with suggestions today that co-pilots could be removed from the cockpit. Mr O'Leary's latest notion on how the no f...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
Limerick Hospital 'Cannot Cope'
A nurses union has described the situation at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick as "chaos". According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) today, 45 patients are awaiting ac...
Limerick Hospital 'Cannot Cope'
A nurses union has described the situation at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick as "chaos". According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) today, 45 patients are awaiting ac...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
'Loyalist Splinter Group' Blamed For School Pipe Bomb
An alleged loyalist splinter group is being blamed for the pipe bomb which was left at an Antrim primary school yesterday. Speaking to UTV, Justice Minister David Ford said that a loyalist splinter g...
'Loyalist Splinter Group' Blamed For School Pipe Bomb
An alleged loyalist splinter group is being blamed for the pipe bomb which was left at an Antrim primary school yesterday. Speaking to UTV, Justice Minister David Ford said that a loyalist splinter g...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
Job Hunters Look To New Look
Some 120 jobs are to be created by the retailer New Look after it announced a new shop in the Jervis Centre in Dublin. The 30,000 sq ft store will be the company's largest in its entire chain and it ...
Job Hunters Look To New Look
Some 120 jobs are to be created by the retailer New Look after it announced a new shop in the Jervis Centre in Dublin. The 30,000 sq ft store will be the company's largest in its entire chain and it ...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
Lenihan's Cancer 'Stabilised'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said his cancer has stabilised after a course of chemo and radiotherapy. Speaking yesterday about his disease, Mr Lenihan said his condition poses “no clear or...
Lenihan's Cancer 'Stabilised'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said his cancer has stabilised after a course of chemo and radiotherapy. Speaking yesterday about his disease, Mr Lenihan said his condition poses “no clear or...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
Eight Arrested Over Slattery Murder
A Gardai search in Limerick has led to the arrest of eight people in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Lee Slattery in May of this year. Officers in Limerick investigating the young father's...
Eight Arrested Over Slattery Murder
A Gardai search in Limerick has led to the arrest of eight people in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Lee Slattery in May of this year. Officers in Limerick investigating the young father's...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
Callely Challenges Fraud Claims In Court
Senator Ivor Kelly has effectively stalled a number of investigations into allegations of expense fraud against him by taking his accusers to the high court. The Senator has been on a 20-day suspens...
Callely Challenges Fraud Claims In Court
Senator Ivor Kelly has effectively stalled a number of investigations into allegations of expense fraud against him by taking his accusers to the high court. The Senator has been on a 20-day suspens...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2010
€380m Dublin Convention Centre to open
After 20 years in the making, the €380m Convention Centre in Dublin (CCD) opens today. The State-owned centre on Spencer Dock will employ 250 people on a full-time basis. The CCD suffered numerou...
€380m Dublin Convention Centre to open
After 20 years in the making, the €380m Convention Centre in Dublin (CCD) opens today. The State-owned centre on Spencer Dock will employ 250 people on a full-time basis. The CCD suffered numerou...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2010
Ireland's Neutrality 'Compromised' Since Iraq
A Labour Party spokesman has told a foreign policy conference that Ireland's neutrality has been "severely" compromised since the war in Iraq. Speaking at yesterday, the party's spokesperson on Trans...
Ireland's Neutrality 'Compromised' Since Iraq
A Labour Party spokesman has told a foreign policy conference that Ireland's neutrality has been "severely" compromised since the war in Iraq. Speaking at yesterday, the party's spokesperson on Trans...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2010
Nearly Half Of Irish Adults Struggle With Maths
Government figures released today have revealed that some 40% of Irish adults struggle with basic mathematics. The findings published today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) show that alm...
Nearly Half Of Irish Adults Struggle With Maths
Government figures released today have revealed that some 40% of Irish adults struggle with basic mathematics. The findings published today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) show that alm...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2010
Three Arrested Over Delaney Shooting
Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in 2008, which left a young man severely brain-damaged. Robert Delaney, a father of two, was shot in the face with a shotgun as he looked ou...
Three Arrested Over Delaney Shooting
Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in 2008, which left a young man severely brain-damaged. Robert Delaney, a father of two, was shot in the face with a shotgun as he looked ou...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Farmer Killed After Train Hits Tractor
A 64-year-old farmer has died at a level crossing after a goods train collided with his tractor yesterday. Jack Hoban from Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co Roscommon, was pronounced dead at the scene. It i...
Farmer Killed After Train Hits Tractor
A 64-year-old farmer has died at a level crossing after a goods train collided with his tractor yesterday. Jack Hoban from Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co Roscommon, was pronounced dead at the scene. It i...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Gardai Break Up Violent Brawl
Gardai have managed to break up a potentially bloody street brawl in Dublin yesterday. Officers said they recovered an array of weapons including slash hooks, golf clubs, pick-axe handles and baseba...
Gardai Break Up Violent Brawl
Gardai have managed to break up a potentially bloody street brawl in Dublin yesterday. Officers said they recovered an array of weapons including slash hooks, golf clubs, pick-axe handles and baseba...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Man, 22, Left With Serious Facial Injuries After Assault
A 22-year-old man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after an assault in Dublin. Gardaí at Kevin Street, Dublin revealed this morning they are investigating the serious assault, which occur...
Man, 22, Left With Serious Facial Injuries After Assault
A 22-year-old man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after an assault in Dublin. Gardaí at Kevin Street, Dublin revealed this morning they are investigating the serious assault, which occur...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Traffic Commissioner Urges Safety On Roads
The approaching end of the summer weather has prompted the Gardaí's Assistant Commissioner for Traffic to call on drivers to consider their own safety and the safety of others. Speaking ahead of a bu...
Traffic Commissioner Urges Safety On Roads
The approaching end of the summer weather has prompted the Gardaí's Assistant Commissioner for Traffic to call on drivers to consider their own safety and the safety of others. Speaking ahead of a bu...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
ATM Charge Proposals Panned
Proposals by Fianna Fail's Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to introduce charges for ATM withdrawls have been met with wide criticism, and accusations of being a "cynical distraction". Mr Ahern's sugges...
ATM Charge Proposals Panned
Proposals by Fianna Fail's Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to introduce charges for ATM withdrawls have been met with wide criticism, and accusations of being a "cynical distraction". Mr Ahern's sugges...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Labour's McManus Bows Won't Seek Re-Election
The Labour Party's Wicklow TD has announced she will not seek re-election at the next election, in order to pave the way for younger candidates. In a statement released this morning, Deputy Liz McMan...
Labour's McManus Bows Won't Seek Re-Election
The Labour Party's Wicklow TD has announced she will not seek re-election at the next election, in order to pave the way for younger candidates. In a statement released this morning, Deputy Liz McMan...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2010
Suicide Prevention Funding Boosted By €1M
The Government has announced a funding boost of almost €1million for a range of suicide prevention measures under the dormant accounts funding. Making the announcement this morning, Minister for Men...
Suicide Prevention Funding Boosted By €1M
The Government has announced a funding boost of almost €1million for a range of suicide prevention measures under the dormant accounts funding. Making the announcement this morning, Minister for Men...
Irish News, Sep 2, 2010
Murder Retrial Law Comes Into Force
A law allowing retrials in serious criminal cases has come into effect today, the Minister for Justice has announced. The Criminal Procedure Act 2010 ends the ban on retrying people who have been acq...
Murder Retrial Law Comes Into Force
A law allowing retrials in serious criminal cases has come into effect today, the Minister for Justice has announced. The Criminal Procedure Act 2010 ends the ban on retrying people who have been acq...
Irish News, Sep 2, 2010
Israel Data Access Stopped After Irish Objection
Objections levied by Irish European officials have put a stop to Israel gaining recognition for its data protection and access to sensitive information. The European Commission has announced it has h...
Israel Data Access Stopped After Irish Objection
Objections levied by Irish European officials have put a stop to Israel gaining recognition for its data protection and access to sensitive information. The European Commission has announced it has h...
Irish News, Sep 2, 2010
Two Killed In Separate Road Collisions
Two people have died as a result of road collisions on Ireland's road's yesterday evening. In the latest incident, a young man was killed when his car smashed into a tree in his hometown. Brian Kel...
Two Killed In Separate Road Collisions
Two people have died as a result of road collisions on Ireland's road's yesterday evening. In the latest incident, a young man was killed when his car smashed into a tree in his hometown. Brian Kel...
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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.
