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Irish News, Oct 10, 2013
One In Four Young Adults Experience Mental Disorder
By the age of 24, one in four Irish adults have experienced either a mood or anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives, according to new research. 'The Mental Health Of Young People In Ireland' h...
One In Four Young Adults Experience Mental Disorder
By the age of 24, one in four Irish adults have experienced either a mood or anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives, according to new research. 'The Mental Health Of Young People In Ireland' h...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2013
Ryanair Forced To Cancel 70 Flights
Ryanair has been forced to cancel more than 70 flights to and from France today (Thursday 10 October) due to planned industrial action by French air traffic controllers. The strike will have the lar...
Ryanair Forced To Cancel 70 Flights
Ryanair has been forced to cancel more than 70 flights to and from France today (Thursday 10 October) due to planned industrial action by French air traffic controllers. The strike will have the lar...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2013
€100k Of Cannabis Seized In Galway
Gardaí in the Galway Divisional Drug Unit assisted by Gardaí from Gort Garda Station have seized a quantity of cannabis thought to be worth €100,000 at a premises in Derrawee West, Derrybrian, County ...
€100k Of Cannabis Seized In Galway
Gardaí in the Galway Divisional Drug Unit assisted by Gardaí from Gort Garda Station have seized a quantity of cannabis thought to be worth €100,000 at a premises in Derrawee West, Derrybrian, County ...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2013
Concerns Raised Over Rape Crisis Network Report
Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has said a report by the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland makes for "distressing reading...
Concerns Raised Over Rape Crisis Network Report
Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has said a report by the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland makes for "distressing reading...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
Investigation Follows Dublin Blazes
Gardaí have launched an investigation following a series of fires in Dublin yesterday evening. The suspicious blazes led Dublin Fire Brigade to attend three separate incidents in the Darndale area in...
Investigation Follows Dublin Blazes
Gardaí have launched an investigation following a series of fires in Dublin yesterday evening. The suspicious blazes led Dublin Fire Brigade to attend three separate incidents in the Darndale area in...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
Man Abducted In Co Cavan Found 'Safe And Well'
A man who was abducted in Co Cavan yesterday afternoon (8 October) has been found "safe and well". It is understood just before 10am today, gardaí received a phone call informing them that 31-year-o...
Man Abducted In Co Cavan Found 'Safe And Well'
A man who was abducted in Co Cavan yesterday afternoon (8 October) has been found "safe and well". It is understood just before 10am today, gardaí received a phone call informing them that 31-year-o...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
Gardaí Renew Appeal Over Radioactive Burglary
Gardaí in Swords, County Dublin have renewed an appeal to warn the public of radioactive material that was taken during a burglary in the town over the weekend of 27 to 29 September. The radioactive ...
Gardaí Renew Appeal Over Radioactive Burglary
Gardaí in Swords, County Dublin have renewed an appeal to warn the public of radioactive material that was taken during a burglary in the town over the weekend of 27 to 29 September. The radioactive ...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
1,600 Leaving Cert Upgrades Awarded
Over 1,600 Leaving Certificate grades achieved this year were upgraded upon appeal, according to information revealed by the State Examinations Commission today. The news comes as Irish Leaving Cert....
1,600 Leaving Cert Upgrades Awarded
Over 1,600 Leaving Certificate grades achieved this year were upgraded upon appeal, according to information revealed by the State Examinations Commission today. The news comes as Irish Leaving Cert....
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
Deaf Society Puts Pressure On Dáil
The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) has called on the government to set the wheels in motion towards achieving legal recognition for Irish Sign Language (ISL). The move follows a public protest outside the D...
Deaf Society Puts Pressure On Dáil
The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) has called on the government to set the wheels in motion towards achieving legal recognition for Irish Sign Language (ISL). The move follows a public protest outside the D...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
Unique Postcodes For All Irish Households
It has been confirmed that seven-character postcodes are to be allocated to every home in Ireland by 2015. Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, announced the roll-out of the national system th...
Unique Postcodes For All Irish Households
It has been confirmed that seven-character postcodes are to be allocated to every home in Ireland by 2015. Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, announced the roll-out of the national system th...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2013
CAB Auctions Seized Luxury Watch On Ebay
The Criminal Assets Bureau is selling a luxury watch on eBay. It is the first time the organisation has auctioned off a confiscated item on the internet. The item, a Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual ...
CAB Auctions Seized Luxury Watch On Ebay
The Criminal Assets Bureau is selling a luxury watch on eBay. It is the first time the organisation has auctioned off a confiscated item on the internet. The item, a Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
Taoiseach Confirms No Repeat Of Referendum
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed there will be no repeat of the referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. Mr Kenny was speaking after his party failed to persuade the electorate to support its pro...
Taoiseach Confirms No Repeat Of Referendum
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed there will be no repeat of the referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. Mr Kenny was speaking after his party failed to persuade the electorate to support its pro...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
Costello Announces €3m Funding For Syria
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, has said an additional €3m in humanitarian funding is to be used to assist those affected by the conflict in Syria. This brings Ireland's total c...
Costello Announces €3m Funding For Syria
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, has said an additional €3m in humanitarian funding is to be used to assist those affected by the conflict in Syria. This brings Ireland's total c...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
€2.5bn To Be Taken Out Of Economy
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told RTÉ News that €2.5bn will be taken out of the economy in the Budget, instead of the estimated €3.1bn. The Minister was speaking on his way into cabinet wh...
€2.5bn To Be Taken Out Of Economy
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told RTÉ News that €2.5bn will be taken out of the economy in the Budget, instead of the estimated €3.1bn. The Minister was speaking on his way into cabinet wh...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
First Case Of Ash Tree Disease Confirmed
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of ash dieback disease has been found in a native Irish tree. Since October 2012, 96 cases of the fungus outbreak has been identified in im...
First Case Of Ash Tree Disease Confirmed
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of ash dieback disease has been found in a native Irish tree. Since October 2012, 96 cases of the fungus outbreak has been identified in im...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
Nationwide Doctors' Strike Begins
The first national strike by non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHD) is under way. It is the first such strike to be held in almost 25 years. The Irish Medical Organisation has said around 3,000 NC...
Nationwide Doctors' Strike Begins
The first national strike by non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHD) is under way. It is the first such strike to be held in almost 25 years. The Irish Medical Organisation has said around 3,000 NC...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
Deal Offered To Priory Hall Residents
Former residents at the Priory Hall complex have been offered a deal. According to RTÉ, those who owned property at the facility will have their existing debts written off by the banks, and will als...
Deal Offered To Priory Hall Residents
Former residents at the Priory Hall complex have been offered a deal. According to RTÉ, those who owned property at the facility will have their existing debts written off by the banks, and will als...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2013
Committee To Debate Industrial Wind Turbines
The location of industrial wind turbines across Ireland and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill are to be discussed this afternoon by the Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaelt...
Committee To Debate Industrial Wind Turbines
The location of industrial wind turbines across Ireland and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill are to be discussed this afternoon by the Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaelt...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Doctors Call For 20% Fizzy Drinks Tax
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has called for a 20% tax on sugary drinks in order to stem the country's growing obesity problem. The RCPI Policy Group on Obesity is urging the Mini...
Doctors Call For 20% Fizzy Drinks Tax
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has called for a 20% tax on sugary drinks in order to stem the country's growing obesity problem. The RCPI Policy Group on Obesity is urging the Mini...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Public Votes To Keep Seanad
Voters in Ireland have rejected a government proposal to abolish the Seanad. The proposal was lost by a narrow margin, with 48.3% voting in favour of abolition, with 51.7% against. Almost 40% turn...
Public Votes To Keep Seanad
Voters in Ireland have rejected a government proposal to abolish the Seanad. The proposal was lost by a narrow margin, with 48.3% voting in favour of abolition, with 51.7% against. Almost 40% turn...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman
A search is to resume this morning for a fisherman who was swept into the sea in Co Clare last night (Sunday). According to reports, the man had been fishing with friends off the rocks at Ballyreen,...
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman
A search is to resume this morning for a fisherman who was swept into the sea in Co Clare last night (Sunday). According to reports, the man had been fishing with friends off the rocks at Ballyreen,...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Doctors' Strike Set To Continue
A national strike by non-consultant hospital doctors is due to continue into tomorrow, according the the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) The strike, over what the IMO says are unsafe working hours, ...
Doctors' Strike Set To Continue
A national strike by non-consultant hospital doctors is due to continue into tomorrow, according the the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) The strike, over what the IMO says are unsafe working hours, ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Jobs Committee Calls To Keep 9% VAT
The Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has called for the retention of the 9% VAT rate for food and tourism services. The move follows a meeting with Adrian Cummins, chief executive o...
Jobs Committee Calls To Keep 9% VAT
The Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has called for the retention of the 9% VAT rate for food and tourism services. The move follows a meeting with Adrian Cummins, chief executive o...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
HSE In Flu Vaccination Call
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is encouraging 'at-risk' groups to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter arrives. The vaccination is strongly recommended for those over the age of 65, ...
HSE In Flu Vaccination Call
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is encouraging 'at-risk' groups to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter arrives. The vaccination is strongly recommended for those over the age of 65, ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2013
Aer Lingus Begins Wi-Fi On US Flights
Aer Lingus will offer passengers travelling to the US Wi-Fi access and Global System for Mobile Communications services from today. The announcement makes the company the second European airline afte...
Aer Lingus Begins Wi-Fi On US Flights
Aer Lingus will offer passengers travelling to the US Wi-Fi access and Global System for Mobile Communications services from today. The announcement makes the company the second European airline afte...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2013
Referendum Polls Opened
Voting is now underway in two referendums, one regarding the abolition of the Senead and the other on the establishment of a Court of Appeal. With over 3m people eligible to vote more than 6,000 poll...
Referendum Polls Opened
Voting is now underway in two referendums, one regarding the abolition of the Senead and the other on the establishment of a Court of Appeal. With over 3m people eligible to vote more than 6,000 poll...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2013
Search Dogs Drafted In To Assist In Hunt For Missing Teen
Specially trained bloodhounds and search dogs have been drafted in to help in the continuing search for missing Limerick teenager, Chloe Kinsella. 15-year-old Chloe has been missing for six days from...
Search Dogs Drafted In To Assist In Hunt For Missing Teen
Specially trained bloodhounds and search dogs have been drafted in to help in the continuing search for missing Limerick teenager, Chloe Kinsella. 15-year-old Chloe has been missing for six days from...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2013
Debt Collectors To Be Used For Outstanding Bin Bills
Debt collectors are to be used to help collect over €9 million in outstanding bin charges. It is understood that €9.2 million is still owed to Dublin City Council for bin collection from before the c...
Debt Collectors To Be Used For Outstanding Bin Bills
Debt collectors are to be used to help collect over €9 million in outstanding bin charges. It is understood that €9.2 million is still owed to Dublin City Council for bin collection from before the c...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2013
Shots Fired At House In Drogheda
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night. According to gardaí some fifteen shots were fired at the house in Knockbrack Close at around 21:30...
Shots Fired At House In Drogheda
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night. According to gardaí some fifteen shots were fired at the house in Knockbrack Close at around 21:30...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2013
Taxi Seized In Rape Investigation
A taxi has been seized by gardaí following allegations made by a female student that the driver raped her in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to gardaí a 20-year-old woman has claimed th...
Taxi Seized In Rape Investigation
A taxi has been seized by gardaí following allegations made by a female student that the driver raped her in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to gardaí a 20-year-old woman has claimed th...
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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.
