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Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
Woman Charged Over Suspicious House Fire
A woman has been charged in relation to a suspicious house fire in Co Louth last year. Following an investigation into the blaze, which occurred at Cork Street in Drogheda on 16 August last year, ga...
Woman Charged Over Suspicious House Fire
A woman has been charged in relation to a suspicious house fire in Co Louth last year. Following an investigation into the blaze, which occurred at Cork Street in Drogheda on 16 August last year, ga...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
€9m Investment For Seafood Processing Industry
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced €2.7m in grant-aid to 18 seafood processing companies under the 2015 Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme. Tak...
€9m Investment For Seafood Processing Industry
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced €2.7m in grant-aid to 18 seafood processing companies under the 2015 Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme. Tak...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
Company Refuses To Print Gay Couple's Wedding Invites
An Irish firm has refused to print wedding invitations for a man's upcoming civil ceremony because he is gay. The company, Beulah Print and Design, said it made the decision because of its Christian...
Company Refuses To Print Gay Couple's Wedding Invites
An Irish firm has refused to print wedding invitations for a man's upcoming civil ceremony because he is gay. The company, Beulah Print and Design, said it made the decision because of its Christian...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
Weather Warnings Issued For Strong Winds
Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings for strong winds across the country. A 'Status Orange' warning has been issued for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo. These areas will experience stron...
Weather Warnings Issued For Strong Winds
Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings for strong winds across the country. A 'Status Orange' warning has been issued for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo. These areas will experience stron...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
Tourism Minister Attends All-Ireland Meeting
Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has attended a North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism meeting at the NSMC Joint Secretariat Office in County Armagh as part of a strategy to increase and impro...
Tourism Minister Attends All-Ireland Meeting
Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has attended a North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism meeting at the NSMC Joint Secretariat Office in County Armagh as part of a strategy to increase and impro...
Irish News, Mar 6, 2015
1,600 Jobs Created By New Glanbia Plant
1,600 jobs are expected to be created in the south east by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, following news of a €235m investment to open a new facility in Belview, Kilkenny. The move marks the largest in...
1,600 Jobs Created By New Glanbia Plant
1,600 jobs are expected to be created in the south east by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, following news of a €235m investment to open a new facility in Belview, Kilkenny. The move marks the largest in...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
Microsoft Announce New €134m Facility
Microsoft has said it is to construct a new €134m facility in Dublin. According to reports, the campus-style building will bring all of the firm's 1,200-strong workforce together under one roof. I...
Microsoft Announce New €134m Facility
Microsoft has said it is to construct a new €134m facility in Dublin. According to reports, the campus-style building will bring all of the firm's 1,200-strong workforce together under one roof. I...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
Union To Meet Over Ambulance Plans
IMPACT, the union representing 200 firefighter paramedics in Dublin Fire Brigade, is to meet today (5 March) to consider new ambulance measures. The organisation will consider a response to new meas...
Union To Meet Over Ambulance Plans
IMPACT, the union representing 200 firefighter paramedics in Dublin Fire Brigade, is to meet today (5 March) to consider new ambulance measures. The organisation will consider a response to new meas...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
Attempted Abduction In Co Laois
Gardaí have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in Co Laois on Wednesday. The alleged incident, which has been described as "serious", happened in Cullahill, Co Laois at around...
Attempted Abduction In Co Laois
Gardaí have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in Co Laois on Wednesday. The alleged incident, which has been described as "serious", happened in Cullahill, Co Laois at around...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
New Cork-Cardiff Flight Route Unveiled
A new flight route is to launch at Cork Airport later this year, it has been announced. The service, being operated by Flybe, will run from Cork to Cardiff twice a week, all-year round. It will come...
New Cork-Cardiff Flight Route Unveiled
A new flight route is to launch at Cork Airport later this year, it has been announced. The service, being operated by Flybe, will run from Cork to Cardiff twice a week, all-year round. It will come...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
INTO To Strike In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland branch of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation is to strike later this month, following a 79% vote in favour of industrial action. The union said it was voting against budge...
INTO To Strike In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland branch of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation is to strike later this month, following a 79% vote in favour of industrial action. The union said it was voting against budge...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
New Diaspora Programme Launched By Government
A new statement on the government's policy on diaspora has been released by Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan. 'Global Irish: Ireland's Diasp...
New Diaspora Programme Launched By Government
A new statement on the government's policy on diaspora has been released by Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan. 'Global Irish: Ireland's Diasp...
Irish News, Mar 5, 2015
AIB Returns To Profit
AIB returned to full-year profit in 2014, announcing €1.1bn profit for the year, compared with a loss of €1.7bn in 2013. This return, according to the Department of Finance, will amount to €20.8bn in...
AIB Returns To Profit
AIB returned to full-year profit in 2014, announcing €1.1bn profit for the year, compared with a loss of €1.7bn in 2013. This return, according to the Department of Finance, will amount to €20.8bn in...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
90 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
LogMeIn has said it is to create 90 new jobs in Dublin. The cloud software company, which provides solutions to simplify how people connect with devices, colleagues and customers, will fill the posi...
90 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
LogMeIn has said it is to create 90 new jobs in Dublin. The cloud software company, which provides solutions to simplify how people connect with devices, colleagues and customers, will fill the posi...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
Ryanair Traffic Increases For February
Ryanair has published its customer and load factor statistics for the month of February. For the month, traffic increased by 29% to 5.8m customers, while the airline's load factor grew by 11% points...
Ryanair Traffic Increases For February
Ryanair has published its customer and load factor statistics for the month of February. For the month, traffic increased by 29% to 5.8m customers, while the airline's load factor grew by 11% points...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
Plain Packaging For Tobacco Products Approved
The Oireachtas has passed a law for standardised packaging to be used on tobacco products. It is the second country in the world behind Australia, and the first in Europe, to approve such a law. T...
Plain Packaging For Tobacco Products Approved
The Oireachtas has passed a law for standardised packaging to be used on tobacco products. It is the second country in the world behind Australia, and the first in Europe, to approve such a law. T...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall
The unemployment rate in Ireland is continuing to fall, latest official figures have revealed. The Live Register statistics showed a decrease in the number of people signing on. It is the 39th conse...
Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall
The unemployment rate in Ireland is continuing to fall, latest official figures have revealed. The Live Register statistics showed a decrease in the number of people signing on. It is the 39th conse...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
Body Found In Search For Missing Woman
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Pamela Kenny have confirmed they have found a body. Ms Kenny, 52, was last seen in Delwood, Castleknock, on Monday (2 March) at around 10.30am. An appeal ...
Body Found In Search For Missing Woman
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Pamela Kenny have confirmed they have found a body. Ms Kenny, 52, was last seen in Delwood, Castleknock, on Monday (2 March) at around 10.30am. An appeal ...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
16 In Court Over False Car Crash Injury Claims
Sixteen people are due to appear in a Cork court today, following an investigation into suspected organised fraudulent motor insurance injury claims. It is understood those charged – 10 males and si...
16 In Court Over False Car Crash Injury Claims
Sixteen people are due to appear in a Cork court today, following an investigation into suspected organised fraudulent motor insurance injury claims. It is understood those charged – 10 males and si...
Irish News, Mar 4, 2015
Funding Announced For Local Festivals
More than €550,000 has been set aside for a number of local festivals and events throughout Ireland this year. The funding, announced by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, wil...
Funding Announced For Local Festivals
More than €550,000 has been set aside for a number of local festivals and events throughout Ireland this year. The funding, announced by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, wil...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Children's Heart Surgery To Move To Dublin
Northern Ireland's Health Minister Jim Wells has confirmed he has formally accepted proposals for a single, all-Ireland children's heart surgery centre to be based in Dublin. The decision by Ministe...
Children's Heart Surgery To Move To Dublin
Northern Ireland's Health Minister Jim Wells has confirmed he has formally accepted proposals for a single, all-Ireland children's heart surgery centre to be based in Dublin. The decision by Ministe...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Three Arrested Following Prisoner Escape
Three people have been arrested in connection with the escape of a prisoner from Tallaght Hospital last month. Derek Brockwell, 53, escaped from Tallaght Hospital on 17 February after being escorted...
Three Arrested Following Prisoner Escape
Three people have been arrested in connection with the escape of a prisoner from Tallaght Hospital last month. Derek Brockwell, 53, escaped from Tallaght Hospital on 17 February after being escorted...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
61% Of People 'Have Fallen Asleep At Work'
A new survey has revealed more than 60% of people have fallen asleep at work. The research, conducted by Peninsula Ireland, found 61% of employees had fallen asleep at work. 72% however, admitted th...
61% Of People 'Have Fallen Asleep At Work'
A new survey has revealed more than 60% of people have fallen asleep at work. The research, conducted by Peninsula Ireland, found 61% of employees had fallen asleep at work. 72% however, admitted th...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Five Irish Billionaires Make Rich List
Five men from Ireland have made it onto the world's Rich List. The Forbes Rich List revealed Pallonji Mistry, an Indian construction tycoon, is the richest man in Ireland with a fortune of €14.5bn. ...
Five Irish Billionaires Make Rich List
Five men from Ireland have made it onto the world's Rich List. The Forbes Rich List revealed Pallonji Mistry, an Indian construction tycoon, is the richest man in Ireland with a fortune of €14.5bn. ...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Two Arrested Over Nugent Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Edward Nugent in Dublin last month. Mr Nugent, who was in his 60s, was shot outside a property on Harty Avenue, Walkinstown, on Sunday 15 ...
Two Arrested Over Nugent Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Edward Nugent in Dublin last month. Mr Nugent, who was in his 60s, was shot outside a property on Harty Avenue, Walkinstown, on Sunday 15 ...
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Man Missing From Co Wexford
Gardaí have appealed for information into the whereabouts of a man who is missing in Co Wexford. John Kearns, 52, was last seen at his home in Coolatore, Ferns, at around 8.30pm on Sunday (1 March)....
Man Missing From Co Wexford
Gardaí have appealed for information into the whereabouts of a man who is missing in Co Wexford. John Kearns, 52, was last seen at his home in Coolatore, Ferns, at around 8.30pm on Sunday (1 March)....
Irish News, Mar 3, 2015
Microfinance Ireland Raises €15m In Loan Funding
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has raised a further €15m in loan funding to lend to micro-enterprises. The money has been raised through its parent company, Social Finance Foundation and will be used to a...
Microfinance Ireland Raises €15m In Loan Funding
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has raised a further €15m in loan funding to lend to micro-enterprises. The money has been raised through its parent company, Social Finance Foundation and will be used to a...
Irish News, Mar 2, 2015
IRFU Submit Women's Rugby World Cup Bid
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017. The tournament, if hosted in Ireland, would involve matches taking place in both Dublin ...
IRFU Submit Women's Rugby World Cup Bid
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017. The tournament, if hosted in Ireland, would involve matches taking place in both Dublin ...
Irish News, Mar 2, 2015
Met Éireann Issues Snow Warning
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for Ireland. The 'Status Yellow' alert for snow and ice is expected to be in place until at least 9pm this evening (2 March). The north and west of the cou...
Met Éireann Issues Snow Warning
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for Ireland. The 'Status Yellow' alert for snow and ice is expected to be in place until at least 9pm this evening (2 March). The north and west of the cou...
Irish News, Mar 2, 2015
INMO Members Hold Further Protests
Nurses and midwives, members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), SIPTU and the PNA, are to hold further lunchtime protests. The action is being taken today (2 March) in a number of l...
INMO Members Hold Further Protests
Nurses and midwives, members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), SIPTU and the PNA, are to hold further lunchtime protests. The action is being taken today (2 March) in a number of l...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the evening, becoming heavier for a time, dying out later tonight. A cold night with light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
