Target of 5% growth in visitors from abroad next yearA growth of 5 per cent in the number of international visitors to Ireland has been targeted for 2003 by Tourism Ireland, the …Tue Dec 10 2002 - 00:00
Two held after gardai recover coinsTwo men were last night being detained at Kilmainham Garda station following the recovery of a large sum of cash which was stolen…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Women put in car boots in Dublin robberyThree women were tied up and put into the boots of two cars during a violent robbery of a house in south Dublin at the weekend…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Taxi families visit Brussels to petition MEPsA group of widows and partners of deceased taxi-drivers travelled to Brussels yesterday to highlight the hardship caused to some…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Santa has kept his prices down as inflation soarsSanta Claus is one of the few service providers who not let his prices soar past inflation this year, judging by his latest price…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
The entertainment world pays tribute to Chris RocheWarm tributes have been paid to the entertainment publicist Mr Chris Roche who died yesterday.Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
Integrity of Mitchell recalled at funeralIntegrity, honesty, enthusiasm and commitment were words used to describe the late Fine Gael deputy leader, Mr Jim Mitchell, …Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Roscommon man freed in Greece on smuggling chargeA young Roscommon man has been freed from jail in Greece after his conviction for cigarette smuggling was overturned.Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Premises are told to close because of health dangersA Wexford pub and a take-away and pub in Co Galway were ordered to close last month because they posed a danger to public health…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Penalty points has led to safer driving, says AAThe penalty points system, introduced a month ago, is having "an extraordinary effect" on driver behaviour, according to the …Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Postmasters' dispute is settledAn Post expects rural mail deliveries will be back to normal before the end of the week, following a settlement of the dispute…Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Depth psychology unnecessary for Post staff in handling hostile dogsIrish postal workers are more wily than their German counterparts when it comes to negotiating with angry dogs - or perhaps …Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Westlife manager dismisses chart-rig chargeWestlife manager Mr Louis Walsh said yesterday he "could not care less" about allegations that he rigged the charts by bulk-buying…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Irish activist shot by Israeli soldier in West BankMIDDLE EAST: A young Irish woman was recuperating in hospital last night after being shot by an Israeli soldier at the Jenin…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Tests show residues of drugs in beef are decliningThe level of drug residues found in beef in the past year is expected to be significantly lower than 2001 levels, according to…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Parents protest over special-needs centreParents of children in a Dublin special-needs centre will withdraw children from the school roll on December 9th if a long-running…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Fahey wants more women in workforceWomen currently working in the home could displace foreign workers if they re-entered the labour force, the Minister of State…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Body found in search for missing hikerThe body of a man found in the Wicklow mountains yesterday afternoon is believed to be that of a 74-year-old man who went missing…Mon Nov 18 2002 - 00:00
Power restored to most homes hit by floodsElectricity was restored to all but 20 houses in Drumcondra, Dublin, by last night, after extensive flooding had caused a loss…Mon Nov 18 2002 - 00:00
Nash not to be compelled to attend inquestConvicted killer Mark Nash will not be compelled to give evidence at an inquest of two women because of "glaring anomalies" in…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Delays at Dublin Airport are getting worseThe delays at Dublin Airport are getting worse instead of better, according to the latest survey by the Association of European…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Postmasters in Ballina protest as dispute with An Post continuesA group of postmasters and postmistresses demonstrated outside the post office in Ballina, Co Mayo, yesterday as their dispute…Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Duchas accused of ageism by equality groupsA job advertisement which seeks people with an interest in heritage but excludes those over 65 has been criticised by equality…Tue Nov 12 2002 - 00:00
Post dispute threatens Christmas deliveriesChristmas post could be affected by the threatened escalation of a pay dispute between postmasters and An Post.Tue Nov 12 2002 - 00:00
Claims that gardai forged signature on confessionThe Morris tribunal has heard claims that gardaí forged a confession by Mr Frank McBrearty jnr which admitted the killing of …Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Alteration of station diary claimedClaims that a Garda station diary was altered to say that a garda was at work when a hoax call was made from his home were outlined…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
McBrearty was arrested while taking children to schoolMr Frank McBrearty jnr was arrested by gardaí as he was taking his two young children to school, the Morris tribunal heard yesterday…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Informer asked to 'stitch' publicanA garda informer claimed that gardaí had asked him to "stitch up" publican Mr Frank McBrearty for the murder of Mr Richie Barron…Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
'No evidence' for murder of BarronLess than two days after Mr Richie Barron was killed, gardaí in Donegal were asserting that he had been murdered by Mr Frank …Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Man who gave witness account 'was miles away'A garda informant said he implicated members of the McBrearty family in the killing of Mr Richie Barron because he was under …Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Flood of negative references hurts, says Manx groupThe regular references to the Isle of Man at the Flood tribunal are injuring the island's reputation, according to a Celtic group…Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:00
Parents step up protestA nine-week protest by parents of children with severe physical and mental disabilities will be "seriously stepped up" this week…Thu Oct 31 2002 - 00:00
Inquest is adjourned after Nash refusalThe inquest into the murder of two women in Grangegorman in 1997 was adjourned for the 21st time yesterday, following the refusal…Fri Oct 25 2002 - 01:00
Two women 'wounded over 30 times'Two women stabbed to death in a community care home in Grangegorman had received more than 30 wounds each, the Dublin City Coroner…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Double murderer's lawyers set to attend Grangegorman inquestMark Nash's legal representatives will today attend the inquest on the two psychiatric patients killed in Grangegorman in March…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Conference given a lesson in creative thinkingThe education system wastes about two-thirds of the talent in society, according to Dr Edward de Bono, one of the world's leading…Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Woman rescued after spending 34 hours in bogOne man's interest in trees may have saved the life of a woman who was trapped in a car in a Wicklow bog for 34 hours.Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Stormy weather expected to continueStormy weather conditions caused widespread flooding, ferry cancellations and power cuts in many areas yesterday.Mon Oct 21 2002 - 01:00
Mastectomies not necessary, says studyAny woman concerned that she may be about to have an unnecessary mastectomy should talk to her consultant immediately, the Irish…Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Taxi-drivers call hardship panel report an insultThe findings of a report by the taxi hardship panel have been described as an insult and a disgrace by taxi-drivers.Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Screening for cancer taken up by 73% of womenSome 73 per cent of women invited for breast cancer screening took up the offer over the past two years, according to the first…Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Minister criticises drinks industrySimplistic solutions to this State's alcohol problem will not work as no single culprit has caused the problem, the Minister …Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
GP says health campaigns wasted on heavy drinkersHealth promotion campaigns around alcohol are "absurd" because heavy drinkers already know about the dangers, Dr Michael Fitzpatrick…Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Supervised facility for addicts to take drugs suggestedA drugs consumption room should be set up on a pilot basis in Dublin to allow for supervised use of illegal drugs, the director…Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Plan chosen to regenerate Waterford's North QuaysThe winning submission in the competition to regenerate Waterford's North Quays was announced in the city yesterday.Sat Oct 12 2002 - 01:00
Anger at curb on outsiders in WicklowWicklow County Council's decision to allow only local people buy homes in some new housing developments in the county has been…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
High HIV rate among State's drug-usersDrug-users in this State have among the highest rates of HIV and hepatitis C in Europe, and are more likely to overdose with …Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
EU drug problem 'endemic but stable'The drug problem in Europe is "endemic but stable", according to a new study.Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Tourists, farmers take a shine to SeptemberThe best September in 16 years has prevented a crisis for grain farmers and lifted the spirits of tourists.Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
No plans for check-out jabs hereBRITAIN: Getting a flu vaccination in the supermarket as you pick up some milk and bread does not look likely in the short term…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
