Suspected Irish soccer hooligan arrested in TokyoAn Irishman suspected of being a soccer hooligan has been arrested by police in Tokyo.Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Nation rejoices as Ireland go throughIreland are through to the second round of the World Cup after a nervous 3-0 victory over a lacklustre Saudi ArabiaTue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Praise heaped on McCarthy after historic winIreland manager Mick McCarthy has had praise heaped upon him after Ireland's historic 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia this afternoon…Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Ryanair reports 44 per cent rise in profitsRyanair has posted a 44 per cent increase in after-tax profits, in results released this morning.Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Beckham spot kick secures England victoryEngland have beaten arch-rivals Argentina in the World Cup by one goal to nil, in a nail-biting showdown in Sapporo, Japan.Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
UNHCR criticises 'frenzied' debate on asylumThe UN refugee agency (UNHCR) last night criticised what it called "frenzied" debate on the issue of asylum seekers in Europe…Sat Jun 01 2002 - 01:00
Passenger threatening class action on Aer LingusA London-based Aer Lingus passenger is attempting to co-ordinate a class action against the airline, after it grounded its fleet…Sat Jun 01 2002 - 01:00
French beaten in first World Cup 2002 upsetThe World Cup saw its first major upset today when West African hopefuls Senegal beat title holders France by one goalFri May 31 2002 - 01:00
FF and PDs produce draft document for CoalitionFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats have produced a draft document of agreement for the formation of a new government.Thu May 30 2002 - 01:00
Trimble and Durkan to meet Taoiseach in DublinThe Ulster Unionist Party leader and Northern Ireland First Minister Mr David Trimble is due in Dublin this evening for a meeting…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Gardai search 80 premises in child porn swoopGardai have searched up to 80 premises across the State in a crackdown on child pornography.Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Sinn Fein's Crowe tops poll in Dublin South WestSinn Féin's Mr Seán Crowe has topped the poll in Dublin South West, marking a significant increase in support across the State…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Residents block work on Dublin railway bridgeA group of Dublin residents has blocked the building of a railway bridge by Iarnród Éireann because they say the company has …Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Weather may scupper plans for high voter turnoutPolitical parties ended their campaigns by urging people to come out and vote in tomorrow's General Election - but inclement …Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Irish peace activist to be deported by IsraelAn Irish peace activist arrested by Israelis forces after the end of the Church of the Nativity seige in Bethlehem is to be deported…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Ireland will not take church siege PalestiniansIreland will not be accepting Palestinian militants who have left the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem after five-week siege…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Nice rejection would be a disaster, says BrutonA second rejection of the Nice Treaty would be "an absolute disaster for Ireland," Fine Gael TD Mr John Bruton said today.Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
PDs pledge to reduce motor insurance costsThe Progressive Democrats have pledged to reduce the cost of car insurance and end the discrimination against young responsible…Wed May 08 2002 - 01:00
Fianna Fail pledges to extend smoky coal banFianna Fáil has said it will extend the ban on smoky coal as part of its environmental strategy unveiled today.Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
Waterford Wedgwood acquires top Swiss brandWaterford Wedgwood announced today it has acquired the Spring brand from Swiss luxury cookware company Spring AG.Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
Woman, son escape Down pipe-bomb attackA woman and her son (16) were uninjured last night after a pipe-bomb exploded outside their house in Co Down.Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Allegations 'draining credibility' of process - TrimbleRecent allegations about the activities of republicans are "rapidly draining away the credibility" of the North's government …Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Taxing Master to rule on Lawlor costs todayThe Taxing Master will today rule on a claim by the Flood tribunal for €243,000 in costs from Mr Liam Lawlor.Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Taoiseach confirms General Election date of May 17thThe Taoiseach has confirmed the General Election will be held on Friday May 17th.Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Antrim house raided in child porn crackdownA house in Co Antrim has been raided and computer equipment seized as part of an Internet child porn crackdown across the UK.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Garda hurt after being struck by car in CorkA Garda in his 20s was seriously injured when he was hit by a car near Cork city last night.Sun Apr 21 2002 - 01:00
Man arrested after Dublin city centre pub raidOne man was arrested after staff and customers were held at gunpoint in a raid on a Dublin city pub last night.Sun Apr 21 2002 - 01:00
Vomiting bug hits Galway's University HospitalUniversity College Hospital in Galway has cancelled elective surgery after an outbreak of the so-called Winter Vomiting Bug.Sun Apr 21 2002 - 01:00
MMR jabs urged after Galway measles outbreakParents in County Galway are being urged to have their children immunised against measles after an outbreak of the potentially…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Thousands for Washington anti-war protestsThousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Washington today in protest at US President George W Bush’s so-called…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Suspected IRA documents contain list of senior ToriesPolice in the North have uncovered what they believe to be IRA documents containing details of Tory politicians after a series…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Microsoft slashes price of Xbox by €180Microsoft said today it will slash the price of its new Xbox games console in Europe only six weeks after its launch.Thu Apr 18 2002 - 01:00
Crimes against tourists more violent - reportMore than 700 tourists were helped by Victim Support last year, a report by the group says.Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Bar workers may strike in run-up to World CupIndustrial action by bar workers could take place in the run-up to the World Cup.Mon Apr 15 2002 - 01:00
Sharon says Israeli operations will end 'soon'Israel will end its operations against the Palestinians "soon", Prime Minister Mr Ariel Sharon has said.Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
O'Donoghue to propose Abbeylara tribunalA tribunal of inquiry is likely to be set up after the Supreme Court this morning ruled the Oireachtas inquiry into the Abbeylara…Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Molloy wrote to O'Donoghue about rape caseFormer Minister of State Mr Bobby Molloy was told last year by the Minister for Justice that it would be inappropriate for him…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Kitt says drink prices will not rise this yearThe cost of drink will not increased this year but Minister of State for Trade Mr Tom Kitt has urged consumers to shop around…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
O'Donoghue clarifies position in rape case row after Molloy quitsThe Minister for Justice Mr O'Donoghue has issued a statement this afternoon after his Department became embroiled in the row…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
McAleese passes controversial trespass lawThe President has signed a controversial Bill into law dealing with Traveller encampments.Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Tricolour at half mast for Queen Mother's funeralThe Tricolour is flying at half mast today as a mark of respect for the British Queen Mother whose funeral is taking place in…Tue Apr 09 2002 - 01:00
Pro-Agreement parties welcome IRA moveREACTION: The Taoiseach has welcomed the IRA's latest move on decommissioning, saying it represented a "further step in the …Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Agency says eradication of poverty 'within sight'The eradication of poverty in Ireland is "within sight", the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) said todayTue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
GOAL says Ireland should cut links with UgandaAid agency GOAL has called on the Government to withdraw its ambassador from Uganda "as a matter of urgency" after two soldiers…Tue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
Survey says demand for staff fell 21% this yearThe demand for new staff will fall by 21 per cent this year, a survey published today claims.Mon Mar 25 2002 - 00:00
Work on bridge to disrupt trains leaving DublinNorthbound trains from Connolly Station in Dublin will be severely disrupted for twelve weekends until September to allow the…Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Ten towns to be connected to gas pipelineThe ten towns to be connected to the Galway to Dublin gas pipeline were announced this morning.Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Central Bank 'seriously concerned' with report findingsThe Central Bank has said it is "seriously concerned" with the contents of the Ludwig report into losses incurred at the AIB …Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Safety council warns bank holiday motoristsThe National Safety Council (NSC) has called on motorists to take extra care on the roads over the upcoming bank holiday weekend…Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Man to appear in court over Waterford deathsA man is due to appear before a special sitting of Dungarvan District Court this evening in connection with the deaths of a man…Sun Mar 10 2002 - 00:00
