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Irish News, May 9, 2014
Sea Rescue Boy Loses Fight For Life
A nine-year-old boy has died three days after he fell into the sea near Blackhead lighthouse in north Clare. Aaron O'Flaherty, from Limerick city, fell into the sea last Sunday while out with his fat...
Sea Rescue Boy Loses Fight For Life
A nine-year-old boy has died three days after he fell into the sea near Blackhead lighthouse in north Clare. Aaron O'Flaherty, from Limerick city, fell into the sea last Sunday while out with his fat...
Irish News, May 9, 2014
Arrest Made Over Cannabis Find
Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €100,000 has been seized by garda in Dublin. Officers made the find during a search of an apartment at Stafford House on Wolfe Tone Street on Thursda...
Arrest Made Over Cannabis Find
Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €100,000 has been seized by garda in Dublin. Officers made the find during a search of an apartment at Stafford House on Wolfe Tone Street on Thursda...
Irish News, May 9, 2014
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Kilkenny Shop
A woman has been killed in a knife attack while working at a shop in Kilkenny city centre, garda have reported. The woman, aged in her 20s, was working in the Holland and Barrett shop at Market Cross...
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Kilkenny Shop
A woman has been killed in a knife attack while working at a shop in Kilkenny city centre, garda have reported. The woman, aged in her 20s, was working in the Holland and Barrett shop at Market Cross...
Irish News, May 9, 2014
Govt Not Interested In Reform - SF
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has accused the government of not being capable of "introducing a radical reform programme for policing and justice which is citizen centered, transparent and rights based...
Govt Not Interested In Reform - SF
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has accused the government of not being capable of "introducing a radical reform programme for policing and justice which is citizen centered, transparent and rights based...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Taoiseach Announces Replacement For Alan Shatter
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that Frances Fitzgerald, Ireland's first Minister for Children, has been appointed as Minister for Justice, replacing Alan Shatter, who tendered his resignation ...
Taoiseach Announces Replacement For Alan Shatter
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that Frances Fitzgerald, Ireland's first Minister for Children, has been appointed as Minister for Justice, replacing Alan Shatter, who tendered his resignation ...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Minister Alan Shatter Resigns
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter has resigned. Minister Shatter presented the Taoiseach Enda Kenny with his letter of resignation on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood tha...
Minister Alan Shatter Resigns
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter has resigned. Minister Shatter presented the Taoiseach Enda Kenny with his letter of resignation on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood tha...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Minister Shatter Not Solely Culpable - Sinn Féin
Following the announcement of the resignation of Minister for Justice Alan Shatter, Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams, has raised questions of the backing that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste gave to Minister S...
Minister Shatter Not Solely Culpable - Sinn Féin
Following the announcement of the resignation of Minister for Justice Alan Shatter, Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams, has raised questions of the backing that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste gave to Minister S...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
EU Structural Funds Must Be Used For Job Creation - FF
EU Structural Funds must target job creation, Fianna Fail have said following the announcement that €1.2bn is to be allocated between 2014 and 2020. Making the call, FF MEP Pat Gallagher, has said th...
EU Structural Funds Must Be Used For Job Creation - FF
EU Structural Funds must target job creation, Fianna Fail have said following the announcement that €1.2bn is to be allocated between 2014 and 2020. Making the call, FF MEP Pat Gallagher, has said th...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Young Boy Dies In Farm Accident In Co Cork
Garda in Cork have reported the death of an 18-month-old boy in a farm accident. According to reports the boy is understood to have been struck by a tractor on the farm near the village of Killeagh, ...
Young Boy Dies In Farm Accident In Co Cork
Garda in Cork have reported the death of an 18-month-old boy in a farm accident. According to reports the boy is understood to have been struck by a tractor on the farm near the village of Killeagh, ...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Gun And Ammunition Recovered In Search
Gardaí in Dundalk have arrested a man in connection with the discovery of a loaded gun and an assortment of ammunition. It is understood that the find was made during a search of a property in the to...
Gun And Ammunition Recovered In Search
Gardaí in Dundalk have arrested a man in connection with the discovery of a loaded gun and an assortment of ammunition. It is understood that the find was made during a search of a property in the to...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Two Arrested Over Taxi Hijack
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested two men in connection with the early morning hijacking of a taxi. According to garda, at about 02:20am a taxi picked up two men in Castlerock and drove a short distance...
Two Arrested Over Taxi Hijack
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested two men in connection with the early morning hijacking of a taxi. According to garda, at about 02:20am a taxi picked up two men in Castlerock and drove a short distance...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Power Lines And Pylons Review 'Inadequate' - FF
The Terms of Reference of the Independent review of overhead power lines and pylons has been described as inadequate by Fianna Fáil. "Today’s announcement by the Independent Expert Panel of its Terms...
Power Lines And Pylons Review 'Inadequate' - FF
The Terms of Reference of the Independent review of overhead power lines and pylons has been described as inadequate by Fianna Fáil. "Today’s announcement by the Independent Expert Panel of its Terms...
Irish News, May 8, 2014
Prison Officers' Association Call For Independent Ombudsman
The President of the Prison Officers' Association has called for the establishment of an Prison Ombudsman, with the remit to independent investigate prisoner complaints. Stephen Delaney made the call...
Prison Officers' Association Call For Independent Ombudsman
The President of the Prison Officers' Association has called for the establishment of an Prison Ombudsman, with the remit to independent investigate prisoner complaints. Stephen Delaney made the call...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Govt Still Refusing To Prevent Closure Of Cork Life Centre - FF
The government's refusal to support the Cork Life Centre has been described as a "cruel blow" to the people who rely on its services, Cork South Central Fianna Fáil TD Michael McGrath has said. Deput...
Govt Still Refusing To Prevent Closure Of Cork Life Centre - FF
The government's refusal to support the Cork Life Centre has been described as a "cruel blow" to the people who rely on its services, Cork South Central Fianna Fáil TD Michael McGrath has said. Deput...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Poolbeg Incinerator Did Not Break State Aid Rules - Eu Commission
The European Commission has ruled that the Poolbeg Incinerator project did not breach rules on state aid, and will continue on market terms. However, the project is still facing a second complaint ov...
Poolbeg Incinerator Did Not Break State Aid Rules - Eu Commission
The European Commission has ruled that the Poolbeg Incinerator project did not breach rules on state aid, and will continue on market terms. However, the project is still facing a second complaint ov...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Trade Mission Nets €10m In Contracts For Irish Firms
A 2-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Texas has garnered contracts worth some €10 million ($14m) for Irish firms, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD announced. The a...
Trade Mission Nets €10m In Contracts For Irish Firms
A 2-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Texas has garnered contracts worth some €10 million ($14m) for Irish firms, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD announced. The a...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
CWU Calls For Across-The-Board Pay Increase
The Communications Workers' Union has called for a 6% pay rise across-the-board in both the public and private sector, arguing that its members have not seen any pay increases since 2008. Representin...
CWU Calls For Across-The-Board Pay Increase
The Communications Workers' Union has called for a 6% pay rise across-the-board in both the public and private sector, arguing that its members have not seen any pay increases since 2008. Representin...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Serious Question Remain Over Water Charges - FF
Serious questions remain over the government's water charges and the long term implications for taxpayers and for social welfare recipients, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Enterprise Dara Calleary has sa...
Serious Question Remain Over Water Charges - FF
Serious questions remain over the government's water charges and the long term implications for taxpayers and for social welfare recipients, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Enterprise Dara Calleary has sa...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Kildare Firm Creates 50 New Jobs
Fifty jobs are to be created by Kildare-based underwater technology company Cathx Ocean. The news comes after the firm won a contract with Bluefin Robotics, a US-based underwater vehicle manufacture...
Kildare Firm Creates 50 New Jobs
Fifty jobs are to be created by Kildare-based underwater technology company Cathx Ocean. The news comes after the firm won a contract with Bluefin Robotics, a US-based underwater vehicle manufacture...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Man Arrested Over Aggravated Burglary
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in connection with an aggravated burglary in the city centre on Tuesday night. The man was arrested at about 23:00 last night when garda responded to reports of a...
Man Arrested Over Aggravated Burglary
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in connection with an aggravated burglary in the city centre on Tuesday night. The man was arrested at about 23:00 last night when garda responded to reports of a...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
BAI Reject Complaints Over RTÉ Apology
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has rejected complaints made to it over an apology issued on RTÉ's The Saturday Night Show. The show had issued the apology following references made to homophob...
BAI Reject Complaints Over RTÉ Apology
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has rejected complaints made to it over an apology issued on RTÉ's The Saturday Night Show. The show had issued the apology following references made to homophob...
Irish News, May 7, 2014
Missing Irishman Found Alive In Australia
A Co Clare man missing in Australia since last Saturday has been found, Australian Police have reported. 33-year-old Donal O'Sullivan had been last seen leaving the Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junctio...
Missing Irishman Found Alive In Australia
A Co Clare man missing in Australia since last Saturday has been found, Australian Police have reported. 33-year-old Donal O'Sullivan had been last seen leaving the Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junctio...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Households Granted 30,000 Litres Of Water Per Year
The average household will face a water bill of €240 following the government's announcement of its proposals for charges and water allowance. A free yearly water allowance of 30,000 will be granted ...
Households Granted 30,000 Litres Of Water Per Year
The average household will face a water bill of €240 following the government's announcement of its proposals for charges and water allowance. A free yearly water allowance of 30,000 will be granted ...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Special Housing Fund To Be Used To Complete Developments
A €10m Special Housing Fund announced as part of the Budget 2014 is to be used to help complete 86 housing developments across the country, Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, has annou...
Special Housing Fund To Be Used To Complete Developments
A €10m Special Housing Fund announced as part of the Budget 2014 is to be used to help complete 86 housing developments across the country, Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, has annou...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
HSE Launch Investigation Into Death Of Baby At Cavan Hospital
An investigation has been launched in to the death of a new born baby at Cavan General Hospital last month. The Health Service Executive have begun the investigation to try and establish the circumst...
HSE Launch Investigation Into Death Of Baby At Cavan Hospital
An investigation has been launched in to the death of a new born baby at Cavan General Hospital last month. The Health Service Executive have begun the investigation to try and establish the circumst...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
New Approach Needed For Cork Housing Crisis - Kelleher
A new approach is needed to tackle the housing crisis in Cork, Fianna Fáil Cork North Central TD Billy Kelleher has said. Following Deputy Kelleher's highlighting that some 8,000 are on waiting lists...
New Approach Needed For Cork Housing Crisis - Kelleher
A new approach is needed to tackle the housing crisis in Cork, Fianna Fáil Cork North Central TD Billy Kelleher has said. Following Deputy Kelleher's highlighting that some 8,000 are on waiting lists...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Water Charges 'Fair For Families' - Minister Howlin
Water charges will be "fair for families", Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said, adding that there would be no standing charge along with a "decent" allowance for househo...
Water Charges 'Fair For Families' - Minister Howlin
Water charges will be "fair for families", Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said, adding that there would be no standing charge along with a "decent" allowance for househo...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Men Arrested Over Cannabis Seizure
Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €1.5m has been seized by gardai in Dublin. Two vehicles were stopped at the Morthwest Business Park, Dublin 15, as part of an ongoing investigation int...
Men Arrested Over Cannabis Seizure
Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €1.5m has been seized by gardai in Dublin. Two vehicles were stopped at the Morthwest Business Park, Dublin 15, as part of an ongoing investigation int...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Appeal For Witnesses After Three-Year-Old Dies In Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Monaghan have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash on the N2 near Annamarron. A three-year-old boy was killed when the car he was travelling in collided with another car. The 36...
Appeal For Witnesses After Three-Year-Old Dies In Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Monaghan have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash on the N2 near Annamarron. A three-year-old boy was killed when the car he was travelling in collided with another car. The 36...
Irish News, May 6, 2014
Call For Permanent Reinstatement Of Summer Works Scheme
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has been urged to permanently reinstate the Summer Works Scheme and Minor Works Grant for schools, following the publication of a list of schools that will benefit ...
Call For Permanent Reinstatement Of Summer Works Scheme
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has been urged to permanently reinstate the Summer Works Scheme and Minor Works Grant for schools, following the publication of a list of schools that will benefit ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
