Ireland's beaches fail the bottle testIRELAND ranks as one of the worst countries in Europe for the number of discarded drinks containers, especially plastic bottles…Sat Jul 20 1996 - 01:00
Man shot in face by raiders who thought he was following themA MOTORCYCLIST who was shot in the face by raiders who thought he was following their get away car underwent emergency eye surgery…Sat Jul 20 1996 - 01:00
Measures to tackle coastal pollution are outlinedFIVE measures to combat the pollution of Europe's coast, including the immediate imposition of a deposit on plastic drinks bottles…Sat Jul 20 1996 - 01:00
Innocent salute led to man's shooting by panicking thievesMS Anne Marie Hall (19) was on the school road with her niece and nephew, walking towards Saggart village in the mid morning …Sat Jul 20 1996 - 01:00
Perfect weather delights all as it settles in at last"IT was perfect weather here today," said Liam Conole, son of John Conole, publican, Kinvara, Co GalwayWed Jul 17 1996 - 01:00
Couple were fearful of swimming pool tragedyA COUPLE living in Sandyford, Co Dublin, installed a listening device in their garden so they could know when traveller children…Wed Jul 17 1996 - 01:00
Stolen antique seats valued at £2,400A NEWSPAPER advertisement placed on Saturday last, offering a reward for information leading to the return of two stolen antique…Wed Jul 17 1996 - 01:00
Cork chemical firm receives EU prizeSUCCESS in the European Better Environment Awards for Industry (EBEAFI) would increase the profile of the Cork based Henkel Ireland…Tue Jul 16 1996 - 01:00
AN IRISHMAN'S DIARYLIVERPOOL. During a recent visit there, my companion asked a taxi driver the way to the Merseyside Maritime Museum, in the Albert…Mon Jul 15 1996 - 01:00
Future fears cloud service as soldiers remember dead"... neither shall they learn war any more;Mon Jul 15 1996 - 01:00
Bruton urges IRA ceasefire so Sinn Fein can join talksTHE best way out of the spiral of violence engulfing Northern Ireland lies in the multi party talks due to resume tomorrow, the…Mon Jul 15 1996 - 01:00
Judge says dialogue is still the way forwardTHE events of the past week in Northern Ireland made it difficult to hope, but dialogue is still the way forward, the chairwoman…Mon Jul 15 1996 - 01:00
A number to help you remember a number you thought you forgotA CARD to help you remember the personal identification numbers of your other cards was launched in Ireland this weekFri Jul 12 1996 - 01:00
Rabbitte to tackle cost of consumer rows across EUA SYSTEM to reduce the costs involved in settling EU cross-border consumer disputes is among the priorities of Mr Pat Rabbitte…Wed Jul 10 1996 - 01:00
TDs seek answers from key figures in Bord na Mona rowALL of the senior figures close to the ongoing Bord na Mona row, including the Minister for Energy, Mr Lowry, have been invited…Wed Jul 10 1996 - 01:00
Former anti apartheid activist opens South African embassyTHE first embassy of South Africa in Ireland was officially opened in Dublin yesterday by Prof Kader Asmal.Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
Harbison report stresses lack of resourcesTHE Minister for Justice, Mrs Owen, is examining a report from the Chief State Pathologist, Prof John Harbison, in which he calls…Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
Price of sun holidays takes a plunge"HOLIDAYS have never been cheaper," sighs Gillian Bowler of Budget Travel. There's a "what can you do?" tone to her voice.Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
Price war led to holiday firm's collapseINTENSIVE competition and price cutting in the sun holidays market led to the collapse of the Classic Choice tour operating company…Sat Jul 06 1996 - 01:00
Sweeping review of Seanad urgedSERIOUS consideration might have to be given to the abolition of the Seanad, the report suggestsThu Jul 04 1996 - 01:00
Proposals look to the European Convention on Human Rights as basis of democratic societyMAJOR changes in the constitutional provisions covering freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are recommended.Thu Jul 04 1996 - 01:00
Student found with ecstasy gets Probation ActA RAID on a Dublin nightclub led to 16 people being charged with drug related offences, six for having drugs with intent to supply…Sat Jun 29 1996 - 01:00
Government, Army and Garda representedTHE removal ceremony for Veronica Guerin was attended by representatives of the Government, the Garda, Army, political parties…Sat Jun 29 1996 - 01:00
Final report soon on tax and Garda co operationA FINAL report on co operation between the Garda and the Revenue Commissioners in cracking down on criminals such as drugs traffickers…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Messages of sorrow mixed with outrageCHURCHES, media organisations, trade unions, women's and professional groups all issued statements yesterday condemning the murder…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Tributes paid in London at opening of Freedom ForumTHE official opening in London yesterday of a European office of the Freedom Forum, a non political organisation founded to promote…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Unit in LRC should be set up for industryA SPECIAL UNIT within the Labour Relations Commission is needed to facilitate the introduction of changes necessary to face the…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Report opposes state funding for shared central printing facilitySTATE funding for a shared central printing facility should not be provided, the commission concludes after reviewing the issue…Fri Jun 28 1996 - 01:00
Guerin murdered after leaving Naas District CourtVERONICA Guerin left Naas District Court, after appearing on a speeding charge, at around 12.30 p.mThu Jun 27 1996 - 01:00
Christians urged at Glenstal to proclaim their faithIN a world crying out for real spirituality, Christians have become shy and reticent about their faith, the 33rd Glenstal Ecumenical…Wed Jun 26 1996 - 01:00
Immediate implementation of report demandedOPPOSITION politicians have called for the immediate implementation of the loo recommendations in the Price Waterhouse report…Wed Jun 26 1996 - 01:00
EU ministers reach accordTHE introduction of competition in the EU electricity market was finally agreed by energy ministers meeting in Luxembourg yesterday…Fri Jun 21 1996 - 01:00
Consultant's claim that ME is all in the mind is challengedA SENIOR Northern Ireland consultant has claimed that ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is all in the mind.Wed Jun 19 1996 - 01:00
Mirror Group is poised to buy Belfast based "News Letter"NEGOTIATIONS which would result in the Mirror Group buying the Belfast based News Letter are at "a very advanced stage", according…Tue Jun 18 1996 - 01:00
Minister to reveal £3bn scheme for Coillte growthA STRATEGIC plan for the forestry sector has received Cabinet approvalTue Jun 18 1996 - 01:00
Mother dies, son (3) `critical' after fireA THREE year old boy was seriously ill in hospital last night after a fire in his Dublin home killed his mother.Mon Jun 17 1996 - 01:00
Ireland name besmirched by IRA deeds - Archbishop"COWARDS, cowards, callous cowards," Archbishop Walton Empey said of the IRA during his enthronement service in Christchurch …Mon Jun 17 1996 - 01:00
16 fixed as minimum age for work in legal move to protect youngBILL which will raise the minimum age for normal employment from 15 to 16 is due to complete its passage through the Oireachtas…Sat Jun 15 1996 - 01:00
Bill of Rights need not await final deal, say report authorsTHE introduction of a Bill of Rights in Northern Ireland need knot await the negotiation of a final political settlement, two…Thu Jun 13 1996 - 01:00
Survivor holds Scott gold medalDET GARDA Ben O'Sullivan is the holder of a Scott Gold Medal, which he received for exceptional courage and heroism.Sat Jun 08 1996 - 01:00
Initial agenda for three strands settledA PRELIMINARY list of issues the two governments consider necessary, as a minimum, for the agendas of Strand One, Strand Two, …Fri Jun 07 1996 - 01:00
Eight Garda body delegates walk outEIGHT of the 40 delegates who attended a conference of the Garda Federation in Dublin yesterday walked out, saying they were …Fri Jun 07 1996 - 01:00
The powerless bystandersONLY a quarter of the electorate in Cherry Orchard bothered to vote in the recent Dublin West by election "because the people…Tue Jun 04 1996 - 01:00
LIFE OF REILLYASKED how much his salary has grown since he worked as a £10,000 per year, goods inwards manager in a warehouse on the North …Mon Jun 03 1996 - 01:00
Dismay as mother of four is murderedNOEL Lindsay had been in work for a hour when, at around 8 aWed May 29 1996 - 01:00
ICCL opposes detention length in drugs BillTHE Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Bill is "one of the most worrying pieces of legislation to come before the Oireachtas…Sat May 25 1996 - 01:00
Action on poverty urged to counter crime riseTHE managing director of An Post has said all political parties must support the channelling of resources into the most disadvantaged…Fri May 24 1996 - 01:00
130,600 days lost by strikes in 1995THERE were 36 strikes in 1995, resulting in the loss of 130,600 work days, according to the Labour Relations Commission annual…Thu May 23 1996 - 01:00
