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Irish News on Fri, Dec 21 2018, 2,192 days ago
Man Arrested After Producing Firearm And Device At Dublin Court
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident involving a firearm and suspected explosive device at the family law court in Dublin. On Thursday a hearing was underway when a man in the court produced a firearm and "a device".
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident involving a firearm and suspected explosive device at the family law court in Dublin. On Thursday a hearing was underway when a man in the court produced a firearm and "a device".
Govt Approach To Brexit Must Be 'More Strategic'
The government's approach to Brexit needs to be less wait-and-see and more strategic, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has said. Deputy Howlin said: "The Government has at last published its Brexit contingency plan, 100 days before the UK could well leave the EU with no deal.
The government's approach to Brexit needs to be less wait-and-see and more strategic, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has said. Deputy Howlin said: "The Government has at last published its Brexit contingency plan, 100 days before the UK could well leave the EU with no deal.
Irish News on Fri, Dec 21 2012, 4,383 days ago
Eight In Hospital Following Clare Chemical Spill
Eight people are being treated in hospital following a chemical spill in County Clare. The affected are being cared for at Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick. The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident at the Chemifloc plant in Shannon on 20 December.
Eight people are being treated in hospital following a chemical spill in County Clare. The affected are being cared for at Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick. The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident at the Chemifloc plant in Shannon on 20 December.
Road Crash Death In Limerick
A 24-year-old man has been killed in a traffic accident in Co Limerick. The man was killed when his car hit a wall around 6km outside Abbeyfeale at 16:00 on 20 December. He was the only occupant of the car, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 24-year-old man has been killed in a traffic accident in Co Limerick. The man was killed when his car hit a wall around 6km outside Abbeyfeale at 16:00 on 20 December. He was the only occupant of the car, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Jailed Over Dundalk Teenager Attack
A man has been jailed for 16 years for killing a teenager in Dundalk two years ago. 37-year-old father of for Douglas Ward, of Loughantarve, Knockbridge, Co Louth, admitted manslaughter. 18-year-old Niall Dorr was killed when he tried to break up a row involving Mr Ward.
A man has been jailed for 16 years for killing a teenager in Dundalk two years ago. 37-year-old father of for Douglas Ward, of Loughantarve, Knockbridge, Co Louth, admitted manslaughter. 18-year-old Niall Dorr was killed when he tried to break up a row involving Mr Ward.
Former Anglo Irish Chairman Arrested
The former chief executive and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested. 64-year-old Seán FitzPatrick was arrested by appointment this morning and taken to the Bridewell Garda Station. He is expected to appear before Dublin District Court on December 21.
The former chief executive and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested. 64-year-old Seán FitzPatrick was arrested by appointment this morning and taken to the Bridewell Garda Station. He is expected to appear before Dublin District Court on December 21.
Irish News on Wed, Dec 21 2011, 4,749 days ago
Shotgun Suspect Dies Despite Suicide Watch
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court appearance.
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court appearance.
Families Struggling To Pay Health Insurance
A patients advocacy group has expressed concern that many families are now unable to meet the cost of health insurance.
A patients advocacy group has expressed concern that many families are now unable to meet the cost of health insurance.
Oxegen Announces 'Year Off' In 2012
Organisers at Oxegen have announced there will be no festival in 2012, during a short statement on their website on Wednesday morning.
Organisers at Oxegen have announced there will be no festival in 2012, during a short statement on their website on Wednesday morning.
Shots Fired At East Belfast House
Shots have been fired at a house in Madrid Street in east Belfast. Although Christmas is now just over 72 hours away, four were fired by a man at the door of the premises shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday.
Shots have been fired at a house in Madrid Street in east Belfast. Although Christmas is now just over 72 hours away, four were fired by a man at the door of the premises shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday.
Deal Signed On Clare Coastal Walk Project
Landowners have pledged their support for a major tourism project that will provide improved public access to some of County Clare's most scenic coastal locations.
Landowners have pledged their support for a major tourism project that will provide improved public access to some of County Clare's most scenic coastal locations.
Irish News on Tue, Dec 21 2010, 5,114 days ago
Foot High Snowfall Predicted
Another foot of snow is being predicted to fall in Munster and Leinster today, according to Met Eireann.
Another foot of snow is being predicted to fall in Munster and Leinster today, according to Met Eireann.
Prison Officer's 'Embarrassment' Over Drugs
The union representing prison officers have spoke of their "embarrassment" over the arrest of a prison officer in connection with drug smuggling. The prison officer was arrested yesterday morning at 7.30am on suspicion of smuggling drugs into Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
The union representing prison officers have spoke of their "embarrassment" over the arrest of a prison officer in connection with drug smuggling. The prison officer was arrested yesterday morning at 7.30am on suspicion of smuggling drugs into Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
Heroin In RTÉ Campus
An Irish newspaper has claimed that traces of heroin have been found on the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook. The Irish Sun newspaper said in a report today the finding was made after one of its reporters took swabs in the toilet of the main canteen yesterday.
An Irish newspaper has claimed that traces of heroin have been found on the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook. The Irish Sun newspaper said in a report today the finding was made after one of its reporters took swabs in the toilet of the main canteen yesterday.
Hunt For Missing Woman In Dublin
The search is on for a woman who has been missing in Dublin since last week. Blathnaid Timothy, 33 years, was reported missing to Gardai in Harcourt Terrace Garda Station on Friday the 17th of December 2010. She had been last seen by her flatmate at Smith Hall, Camden St, Dublin 2 last Tuesday.
The search is on for a woman who has been missing in Dublin since last week. Blathnaid Timothy, 33 years, was reported missing to Gardai in Harcourt Terrace Garda Station on Friday the 17th of December 2010. She had been last seen by her flatmate at Smith Hall, Camden St, Dublin 2 last Tuesday.
Ireland Tops European Birth Rate
Ireland had the highest birth rate in Europe in 2008 according to new figures from the ESRI. The Economic and Social Research Institute said there was a 5% increase in the number of births between 2007 and 2008.
Ireland had the highest birth rate in Europe in 2008 according to new figures from the ESRI. The Economic and Social Research Institute said there was a 5% increase in the number of births between 2007 and 2008.
Green TD Sleeps Rough For Charity
A Carlow-Kilkenny TD is to sleep rough tonight to highlight the growing problem of homelessness in Ireland.
A Carlow-Kilkenny TD is to sleep rough tonight to highlight the growing problem of homelessness in Ireland.
Small Businesses 'Should Bid For Public Contracts'
The Minister for Enterprise has called on small businesses to tender for more public sector contracts, despite the sector experiencing difficulties with late payment from Government agencies.
The Minister for Enterprise has called on small businesses to tender for more public sector contracts, despite the sector experiencing difficulties with late payment from Government agencies.
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