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Irish News, Aug 10, 2011
Fianna Fáil Leader 'Contacted Byrne Over Presidential Bid'
Broadcaster Gay Byrne has told reporters that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin had contacted him regarding a possible bid to run for the Irish Presidency. Speaking to the Irish Times, the former Lat...
Fianna Fáil Leader 'Contacted Byrne Over Presidential Bid'
Broadcaster Gay Byrne has told reporters that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin had contacted him regarding a possible bid to run for the Irish Presidency. Speaking to the Irish Times, the former Lat...
Irish News, Aug 10, 2011
Accused Murder Bid Boy Remanded
A 14-year-old boy and a 49-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder in the North. The unnamed boy has been remanded in custody after being described as "vulnerable" by police in a court i...
Accused Murder Bid Boy Remanded
A 14-year-old boy and a 49-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder in the North. The unnamed boy has been remanded in custody after being described as "vulnerable" by police in a court i...
Irish News, Aug 10, 2011
Help Sought After Overnight Derry Shooting
The North's police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Ewing Street area of Derry. A PSNI statement said: "At approximately 10pm on the evening of Tuesday 9 August, a 3...
Help Sought After Overnight Derry Shooting
The North's police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Ewing Street area of Derry. A PSNI statement said: "At approximately 10pm on the evening of Tuesday 9 August, a 3...
Irish News, Aug 10, 2011
Lillis In Hospital As SF Calls For Release
Sinn Fein has again called for action on an ill republican prisoner after it emerged that Brendan Lillis was being moved to an outside hospital. The party's MP for West Belfast Paul Maskey (who repla...
Lillis In Hospital As SF Calls For Release
Sinn Fein has again called for action on an ill republican prisoner after it emerged that Brendan Lillis was being moved to an outside hospital. The party's MP for West Belfast Paul Maskey (who repla...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2011
Roscommon Hospital Protest Ends
The overnight protest at Roscommon County Hospital over the ending of the 24-hour service at its urgent care centre has ended. The remaining protesters left the unit shortly before 9am this morning....
Roscommon Hospital Protest Ends
The overnight protest at Roscommon County Hospital over the ending of the 24-hour service at its urgent care centre has ended. The remaining protesters left the unit shortly before 9am this morning....
Irish News, Aug 9, 2011
Internment Marked By Shots
Shots have been fired in the North and petrol bombs thrown at police during a large bonfire in west Belfast marking the 40th anniversary of internment overnight. Large crowds gathered at the blaze a...
Internment Marked By Shots
Shots have been fired in the North and petrol bombs thrown at police during a large bonfire in west Belfast marking the 40th anniversary of internment overnight. Large crowds gathered at the blaze a...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2011
High Speed Broadband Promised For Schools
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has reaffirmed his objective to roll out high speed broadband to all second level schools in Ireland on a phased basis, following a succes...
High Speed Broadband Promised For Schools
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has reaffirmed his objective to roll out high speed broadband to all second level schools in Ireland on a phased basis, following a succes...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2011
Property Drags Northern Bank Profits Down
The Northern Bank is down £90m across the North in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector - and is also making losses in the Irish Republic. Peter Straarup, Danske's Chie...
Property Drags Northern Bank Profits Down
The Northern Bank is down £90m across the North in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector - and is also making losses in the Irish Republic. Peter Straarup, Danske's Chie...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2011
Water Cannon London Rioters, Says DUP MP
The British Prime Minister has recalled Parliament from its summer recess as 'serious rioting and criminality' spreads across mainland UK. However, while David Cameron said robust police action would...
Water Cannon London Rioters, Says DUP MP
The British Prime Minister has recalled Parliament from its summer recess as 'serious rioting and criminality' spreads across mainland UK. However, while David Cameron said robust police action would...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Probe Continue Into Liffey Drowning
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in relation to a drowning incident that occurred in the River Liffey on the morning of the 31st of July. The deceased man Aiden Mullen, 35, from Tattyreagh ...
Probe Continue Into Liffey Drowning
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in relation to a drowning incident that occurred in the River Liffey on the morning of the 31st of July. The deceased man Aiden Mullen, 35, from Tattyreagh ...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Two Injured In Limerick Stabbing Incident
Two people are reported to have been stabbed in an incident in the Moyross area of Limerick. The incident happened around 9:45pm on Sunday in Pineview Gardens. Two people, one of whom is believed to...
Two Injured In Limerick Stabbing Incident
Two people are reported to have been stabbed in an incident in the Moyross area of Limerick. The incident happened around 9:45pm on Sunday in Pineview Gardens. Two people, one of whom is believed to...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Hours Reduced At Roscommon Hospital
The urgent care centre at Roscommon hospital has ceased to offer a 24-hour service from today. From 8am this morning, the centre will now only be open from 8am to 8pm to treat patients with non-emer...
Hours Reduced At Roscommon Hospital
The urgent care centre at Roscommon hospital has ceased to offer a 24-hour service from today. From 8am this morning, the centre will now only be open from 8am to 8pm to treat patients with non-emer...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Three Face Charges Over Sectarian Assault
Sectarianism is back in focus in the North with three men charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Antrim town on Friday due to appear in court today (Monday). The men, who are all in their...
Three Face Charges Over Sectarian Assault
Sectarianism is back in focus in the North with three men charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Antrim town on Friday due to appear in court today (Monday). The men, who are all in their...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Adams Praises Late Finnish Peace Maker
The Sinn Fein President, Louth TD, Gerry Adams has praised the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, and has just died at the age of 74. He ...
Adams Praises Late Finnish Peace Maker
The Sinn Fein President, Louth TD, Gerry Adams has praised the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, and has just died at the age of 74. He ...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2011
Spanish Armada Wreck Probe Funded
Funding worth €50,000 is to be made available for an exploratory excavation of a possible Spanish Armada wreck, newly discovered near Burtonport in County Donegal. Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for Arts, ...
Spanish Armada Wreck Probe Funded
Funding worth €50,000 is to be made available for an exploratory excavation of a possible Spanish Armada wreck, newly discovered near Burtonport in County Donegal. Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for Arts, ...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
Health Services Facing Meltdown
The health service is facing a possible meltdown SIPTU acting Health Division organiser Paul Bell has warned. In response to media reports today that recruitment plans to fill 1,400 front line posts...
Health Services Facing Meltdown
The health service is facing a possible meltdown SIPTU acting Health Division organiser Paul Bell has warned. In response to media reports today that recruitment plans to fill 1,400 front line posts...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
Renewed Appeal Over Phoenix Park Death
Exactly one year on from the discovery of a body in Phoenix Park, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information. The body of Eugenia Bratis, a Romanian National, was discovered by two members of t...
Renewed Appeal Over Phoenix Park Death
Exactly one year on from the discovery of a body in Phoenix Park, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information. The body of Eugenia Bratis, a Romanian National, was discovered by two members of t...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
Shatter Publishes 29th Amendment Of Constitution Bill
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has formally published the 29th Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 which was approved by Government last week. A draft Impl...
Shatter Publishes 29th Amendment Of Constitution Bill
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has formally published the 29th Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 which was approved by Government last week. A draft Impl...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
Fresh Loyalist Murder Probe 'Too Late'
The North's police have confirmed they are to reinvestigate the loyalist murder of a Newtownabbey teenager in July 2001. Gavin Brett, 18, (pictured) was shot dead on the Hightown Road in Glengormley,...
Fresh Loyalist Murder Probe 'Too Late'
The North's police have confirmed they are to reinvestigate the loyalist murder of a Newtownabbey teenager in July 2001. Gavin Brett, 18, (pictured) was shot dead on the Hightown Road in Glengormley,...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
Man In Black Hurls Petrol Bomb At Police
Police officers in the North who were responding to an emergency call in the early hours of this morning have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown at their patrol car in Newtownabbey, Co Antr...
Man In Black Hurls Petrol Bomb At Police
Police officers in the North who were responding to an emergency call in the early hours of this morning have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown at their patrol car in Newtownabbey, Co Antr...
Irish News, Aug 5, 2011
New Irish Standard For Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The publication of a new fast-tracked de facto Irish Standard for Carbon Monoxide alarms has been welcomed by Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte. This Standard is the result of urgent work over the past ye...
New Irish Standard For Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The publication of a new fast-tracked de facto Irish Standard for Carbon Monoxide alarms has been welcomed by Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte. This Standard is the result of urgent work over the past ye...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
Gardai Investigate Suspicious Death In Carrigaline
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of a suspicious death in County Cork. On Wednesday the body of 36-year-old Darren Falsey was discovered in a house at Ashbourne Court, Carrig...
Gardai Investigate Suspicious Death In Carrigaline
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of a suspicious death in County Cork. On Wednesday the body of 36-year-old Darren Falsey was discovered in a house at Ashbourne Court, Carrig...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
Ó Cuív Appointed Deputy Fianna Fáil Leader
Following the recent death of Brian Lenihan, Éamon Ó Cuív has been appointed Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil. Michael McGrath will now undertake the role of Finance Spokesperson. Commenting on his new ...
Ó Cuív Appointed Deputy Fianna Fáil Leader
Following the recent death of Brian Lenihan, Éamon Ó Cuív has been appointed Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil. Michael McGrath will now undertake the role of Finance Spokesperson. Commenting on his new ...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
White Collar Crime Measure To Be Introduced
A measure which will assist juries in their deliberations in complex theft and fraud trials is to be introduced. Section 57 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 provides that a...
White Collar Crime Measure To Be Introduced
A measure which will assist juries in their deliberations in complex theft and fraud trials is to be introduced. Section 57 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 provides that a...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
Major Water Conservation Works Approved In Limerick
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has approved Limerick City Council’s proposals to carry out extensive water mains rehabilitation works in the City at an estimated cost...
Major Water Conservation Works Approved In Limerick
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has approved Limerick City Council’s proposals to carry out extensive water mains rehabilitation works in the City at an estimated cost...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
'No Release' But Lillis Campaign Continues
The campaign to free a sick republican prisoner in the North, Brendan Lillis, is continuing, despite earlier comments from the Stormont Justice Minister that he wouldn't be considered for compassionat...
'No Release' But Lillis Campaign Continues
The campaign to free a sick republican prisoner in the North, Brendan Lillis, is continuing, despite earlier comments from the Stormont Justice Minister that he wouldn't be considered for compassionat...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
New Plan Published For National Employment Service
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, has published the plan for the development and implementation of a new National Employment and Entitlements Service (NEES), as provided for in the Prog...
New Plan Published For National Employment Service
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, has published the plan for the development and implementation of a new National Employment and Entitlements Service (NEES), as provided for in the Prog...
Irish News, Aug 4, 2011
Republicans Target PSNI On Facebook
The North's police are looking into allegations that republicans are publishing pictures of serving PSNI officers on Facebook amid claims they are an attempt to 'target police officers for murder'. A...
Republicans Target PSNI On Facebook
The North's police are looking into allegations that republicans are publishing pictures of serving PSNI officers on Facebook amid claims they are an attempt to 'target police officers for murder'. A...
Irish News, Aug 3, 2011
Gardai Probe An Post Official Abduction
An investigation has been launched by Gardaí following the abduction of an official of An Post, his partner and their child from a house in the Drogheda area. On Monday at approximately 10pm a number...
Gardai Probe An Post Official Abduction
An investigation has been launched by Gardaí following the abduction of an official of An Post, his partner and their child from a house in the Drogheda area. On Monday at approximately 10pm a number...
Irish News, Aug 3, 2011
Cyclist Killed In Monaghan
Gardai in Carrickmacross are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Tuesday. At approximately 10.15am, on the N2 Carrickmacross to Castleblaney Road, a 23-y...
Cyclist Killed In Monaghan
Gardai in Carrickmacross are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Tuesday. At approximately 10.15am, on the N2 Carrickmacross to Castleblaney Road, a 23-y...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloud and rain soon clearing away eastwards this evening. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry with just the odd shower. Winds easing down. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
