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Irish News, May 31, 2012
Citizens Cast Vote On Fiscal Treaty
Irish people will vote today on a European fiscal treaty designed to strengthen the euro. Around 3.1 million people will have the right to vote, and the results will begin to be announced on Friday m...
Citizens Cast Vote On Fiscal Treaty
Irish people will vote today on a European fiscal treaty designed to strengthen the euro. Around 3.1 million people will have the right to vote, and the results will begin to be announced on Friday m...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
Son Charged With Mother's Death
A 31-year-old male has been charged with assaulting and causing severe harm to his mother who was killed in an incident at her home in Co Kilkenny last Friday. Niall Stapleton from Kilfane, Thomastow...
Son Charged With Mother's Death
A 31-year-old male has been charged with assaulting and causing severe harm to his mother who was killed in an incident at her home in Co Kilkenny last Friday. Niall Stapleton from Kilfane, Thomastow...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
Highest Number Of Births Recorded In 2009
There were 75,554 children born in Ireland during 2009, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This was the highest number of births recorded since 1891 when there were 76,877...
Highest Number Of Births Recorded In 2009
There were 75,554 children born in Ireland during 2009, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This was the highest number of births recorded since 1891 when there were 76,877...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
Two Men Arrested After Stabbing Attack
Two men have been arrested following an attack in Galway last night. A 36-year-old man was stabbed and taken to University College Hospital for treatment. Gardaí were called to Mallon avenue in Merv...
Two Men Arrested After Stabbing Attack
Two men have been arrested following an attack in Galway last night. A 36-year-old man was stabbed and taken to University College Hospital for treatment. Gardaí were called to Mallon avenue in Merv...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
FF Calls For Promotional Measures For Food Producers To Be Increased
European Union farm products are unique in their quality and diversity, however in an open global market, merely producing excellent food and drink is not enough. During the debate on the European C...
FF Calls For Promotional Measures For Food Producers To Be Increased
European Union farm products are unique in their quality and diversity, however in an open global market, merely producing excellent food and drink is not enough. During the debate on the European C...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
Attack On Sinn Féin Dublin Office Condemned
Sinn Féin has condemned an attack on the constituency office of Deputy Leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald this morning. A hoax pipebomb, left at the front door, was discovered by a Sinn F...
Attack On Sinn Féin Dublin Office Condemned
Sinn Féin has condemned an attack on the constituency office of Deputy Leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald this morning. A hoax pipebomb, left at the front door, was discovered by a Sinn F...
Irish News, May 31, 2012
World No Tobacco Day Launches
Today has been designated as World No Tobacco Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). "On this day we should remember that tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The WHO ...
World No Tobacco Day Launches
Today has been designated as World No Tobacco Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). "On this day we should remember that tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The WHO ...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Pieta Hose CEO Is Set To Energise The Torch Olympic Run
Joan Freeman, Founder and CEO of Pieta House, will be one of the 40 Irish Olympic Torch Bearers when the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay reaches Dublin on 6th June. Joan was selected to participate in the re...
Pieta Hose CEO Is Set To Energise The Torch Olympic Run
Joan Freeman, Founder and CEO of Pieta House, will be one of the 40 Irish Olympic Torch Bearers when the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay reaches Dublin on 6th June. Joan was selected to participate in the re...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
SF Stunts Fails To Undermine Referendum Commission - FF
Fianna Fáil Director of Elections for the Stability Treaty Referendum Timmy Dooley has welcomed today's ruling by the High Court which upholds statements made by the independent Referendum Commission....
SF Stunts Fails To Undermine Referendum Commission - FF
Fianna Fáil Director of Elections for the Stability Treaty Referendum Timmy Dooley has welcomed today's ruling by the High Court which upholds statements made by the independent Referendum Commission....
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Gardaí Search For Lithuanian Woman
Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 60 year old Nina Pethauskiene who has been missing from the Harrington St area of Dublin 8 since Monday 28th May 2012. Nina is a Lith...
Gardaí Search For Lithuanian Woman
Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 60 year old Nina Pethauskiene who has been missing from the Harrington St area of Dublin 8 since Monday 28th May 2012. Nina is a Lith...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Girl In Serious Condition After Sand Dune Collapse
A 19-year-old girl remains in a serious condition in hospital after a sand dune collapsed on her yesterday afternoon in west Kerry. The accident happened on the back beach of the Maherees. Gardaí sa...
Girl In Serious Condition After Sand Dune Collapse
A 19-year-old girl remains in a serious condition in hospital after a sand dune collapsed on her yesterday afternoon in west Kerry. The accident happened on the back beach of the Maherees. Gardaí sa...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Lynch Urges All Voters To Use Their Vote In The Stability Treaty
Deputy Ciaran Lynch today urged all eligible voters to cast their vote in tomorrow's Stability Treaty referendum. "While the majority of voters have received their polling cards, I would urge those w...
Lynch Urges All Voters To Use Their Vote In The Stability Treaty
Deputy Ciaran Lynch today urged all eligible voters to cast their vote in tomorrow's Stability Treaty referendum. "While the majority of voters have received their polling cards, I would urge those w...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Minister Announces Extension In The Growing Up In Ireland Study
Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today announced an extension of Growing Up in Ireland, the National Longitudinal Study of Children. Minister Fitzgerald stated: "...
Minister Announces Extension In The Growing Up In Ireland Study
Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today announced an extension of Growing Up in Ireland, the National Longitudinal Study of Children. Minister Fitzgerald stated: "...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
NUJ Unease At Communications Clinic Link To Irish Missionary Union
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Chairman of the RTÉ Board, Tom Savage, to make a full statement on the involvement of the Communications Clinic in advising the Irish Missiona...
NUJ Unease At Communications Clinic Link To Irish Missionary Union
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Chairman of the RTÉ Board, Tom Savage, to make a full statement on the involvement of the Communications Clinic in advising the Irish Missiona...
Irish News, May 30, 2012
Jenson Pushes All the Right Buttons
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend ahead of Sunday’s Bavaria City Racing event and the scorching sun won’t be the only reason why the ladies of Dublin will be getting hot under the collar. A ...
Jenson Pushes All the Right Buttons
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend ahead of Sunday’s Bavaria City Racing event and the scorching sun won’t be the only reason why the ladies of Dublin will be getting hot under the collar. A ...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
Man Arrested In Connection With The Death Of Siobhan Stapelton
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Siobhan Stapelton on 25th May. She was found at her house in Glebe Lodge Kilfane, Thomastown, with severe head injuries and was la...
Man Arrested In Connection With The Death Of Siobhan Stapelton
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Siobhan Stapelton on 25th May. She was found at her house in Glebe Lodge Kilfane, Thomastown, with severe head injuries and was la...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
Man In Critical Condition After Stabbing Incident
A man in his 30's is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious stabbing incident in Cork. It occurred at Hollyhill Lane in Knocknaheeny at around 5pm yesterday. The man received serious st...
Man In Critical Condition After Stabbing Incident
A man in his 30's is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious stabbing incident in Cork. It occurred at Hollyhill Lane in Knocknaheeny at around 5pm yesterday. The man received serious st...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
SIPTU To Ballot Water Service Workers On Industrial action
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks. The SIPTU Local Authority Sector Committee is cur...
SIPTU To Ballot Water Service Workers On Industrial action
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks. The SIPTU Local Authority Sector Committee is cur...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
Boots Ireland Lowers Cost Of Prescription Medicines
Boots Ireland has today announced new lower prescription medicine prices that will lead to significant savings for Irish customers. The changes will dramatically reduce the price of the majority of ...
Boots Ireland Lowers Cost Of Prescription Medicines
Boots Ireland has today announced new lower prescription medicine prices that will lead to significant savings for Irish customers. The changes will dramatically reduce the price of the majority of ...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
Contraband Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
5.3 million contraband cigarettes have been seized at Dublin Port. The cigarettes, with a street value of approximately €2 million, was discovered by Revenue Custom's officials, in a container which ...
Contraband Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
5.3 million contraband cigarettes have been seized at Dublin Port. The cigarettes, with a street value of approximately €2 million, was discovered by Revenue Custom's officials, in a container which ...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
RTÉ And TG4 Channels Available On Freeview For NI Viewers
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today. RTÉ, the Republic of Ireland’s national br...
RTÉ And TG4 Channels Available On Freeview For NI Viewers
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today. RTÉ, the Republic of Ireland’s national br...
Irish News, May 29, 2012
State Examinations Commissioners Announced
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today announced the appointments to the board of the State Examinations Commission (SEC). The SEC is a statutory body, separate from the Depa...
State Examinations Commissioners Announced
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today announced the appointments to the board of the State Examinations Commission (SEC). The SEC is a statutory body, separate from the Depa...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
Minister Launches Renewable Energy Plan
Speaking in Dublin today, Pat Rabbitte T.D, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the scope for Ireland to be an exporter of renewable energy of significance. "Given t...
Minister Launches Renewable Energy Plan
Speaking in Dublin today, Pat Rabbitte T.D, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the scope for Ireland to be an exporter of renewable energy of significance. "Given t...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
Two Men Detained Following Death Of Irish Student
Two American men are being held following the death of Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong from Co Wexford. The 21 year old was killed after she returned home from a concert by rapper Nicki Minaj o...
Two Men Detained Following Death Of Irish Student
Two American men are being held following the death of Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong from Co Wexford. The 21 year old was killed after she returned home from a concert by rapper Nicki Minaj o...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
Man Arrested Following Drugs Find
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Gardai discovered what is believed to be 15 kilos of heroin at a house in Lucan yesterday evening. It is believed to have a street value of €2.25million. Th...
Man Arrested Following Drugs Find
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Gardai discovered what is believed to be 15 kilos of heroin at a house in Lucan yesterday evening. It is believed to have a street value of €2.25million. Th...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
Four People Still In Hospital After Fatal Rally Collision
Four people remain in hospital today following a crash in which two people were killed in County Cavan. Seven people were initially taken to hospital at the scene of the accident. Caroline Cleary, 2...
Four People Still In Hospital After Fatal Rally Collision
Four people remain in hospital today following a crash in which two people were killed in County Cavan. Seven people were initially taken to hospital at the scene of the accident. Caroline Cleary, 2...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
McConalogue Condemns 'Sickening Vandalism' Of Memorial
Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has condemned those responsible for the sickening destruction of a plaque dedicated to the memory of late Garda Gary McLoughlin. The 24-year-ol...
McConalogue Condemns 'Sickening Vandalism' Of Memorial
Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has condemned those responsible for the sickening destruction of a plaque dedicated to the memory of late Garda Gary McLoughlin. The 24-year-ol...
Irish News, May 28, 2012
More Than Three Quarters Of Primary Schools Operate Book Rental Schemes
New research by the Department of Education and Skills shows that 76% of primary schools operate a school book rental scheme. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., asked the Dep...
More Than Three Quarters Of Primary Schools Operate Book Rental Schemes
New research by the Department of Education and Skills shows that 76% of primary schools operate a school book rental scheme. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., asked the Dep...
Irish News, May 25, 2012
Eight Years For Child Rapist Who Claimed Victims 'Seduced Him'
A man who admitted during counselling sessions that he had abused other children has been sentenced to eight years for the rape and sexual assault of his wife’s 13-year-old niece. The counsellor’s re...
Eight Years For Child Rapist Who Claimed Victims 'Seduced Him'
A man who admitted during counselling sessions that he had abused other children has been sentenced to eight years for the rape and sexual assault of his wife’s 13-year-old niece. The counsellor’s re...
Irish News, May 25, 2012
Child Abduction Alert System Launched
More than three years since being given the go-ahead a long awaited Amber Alert system for abducted children has been rolled out across Ireland. The Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert will be triggered...
Child Abduction Alert System Launched
More than three years since being given the go-ahead a long awaited Amber Alert system for abducted children has been rolled out across Ireland. The Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert will be triggered...
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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.
