Jack and Aoife most popular baby namesJack and Aoife were the most popular babies' names last year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office …Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Garda probe after man's body found in central DublinGardaí are investigating the discovery of the decomposing body of a man found in an outbuilding in Dublin city centre this afternoon…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
No to Nice would be damaging, says AhernA No vote on the Nice Treaty would be "extremely damaging", the Taoiseach said todayTue May 29 2001 - 01:00
RUC examine letter and car in arson attackPolice are investigating an arson attack in Ballycastle Co Antrim this morning, an RUC spokeswoman said.Sun May 27 2001 - 01:00
Attempted attack on Co Tyrone RUC stationTwelve homes were evacuated last night after an attempted attack on the RUC station in Co Tyrone.Sun May 27 2001 - 01:00
Dempsey rounds on Greens, SF over Nice campaignsThe Minister for the Environment Mr Dempsey has rounded on Sinn Féin and the Green Party because of their opposition to the Treaty…Sun May 27 2001 - 01:00
57 RUC officers hurt in post-Orange march violenceFifty-seven RUC officers were injured in rioting following an Orange parade near the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Co Armagh last…Sun May 27 2001 - 01:00
Dungiven school badly damaged by ‘drunken teens’A primary school in Dungiven Co Derry was badly damaged last night after it was attacked with beer bottles, cans and glassesSat May 26 2001 - 01:00
Cayman decision on Irish investors due todayThe identity of hundreds of Irish business people who used the Ansbacher deposits could be made known to the High Court today…Thu May 24 2001 - 01:00
Masked men badly beat two in Co DownTwo men were badly beaten in Co Down last night after an attack by a masked gang carrying baseball bats and iron bars.Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
'Millionaire' phone lines reopen for businessPhone lines reopen at midday today for the Irish version of the television quiz show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?.Fri May 18 2001 - 01:00
Nationalists and loyalists clash in BelfastThe RUC has intervened to seperate rival nationalist and loyalist gangs in east Belfast which have been fighting since 4Sun May 13 2001 - 01:00
Man dies after Clare beach party incidentA man died after an incident at a beach party near Doolin, Co Clare early this morningSun May 13 2001 - 01:00
Man burnt in Derry petrol bomb attackA man received burns to his left arm and stomach after a petrol bomb was thrown threw the window of his first-floor flat in Derry…Sun May 13 2001 - 01:00
Ireland comes third last in EurovisionIreland came a disappointing third last in the Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark last nightSun May 13 2001 - 01:00
Empey condemns Belfast attack on Australian touristsThe Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has condemned an attack on three Australian tourists by a …Sat May 12 2001 - 01:00
Ahern rejects Noonan claims over 'pick-me-up' paymentsThe Taoiseach has rejected suggestions made the Fine Gael leader Mr Michael Noonan that Fianna Fáil may have questions to answer…Sat May 12 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien largest individual contributor to political partiesFianna Fáil received £152,000 in donations over £4,000 last year, figures released today by the Public Offices Commission reveal…Thu May 10 2001 - 01:00
Government 'surprised' by Trimble's threat to resignThe Government has said it is "surprised" by a threat by Mr David Trimble to resign as the North's First Minister in July unless…Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
Group calls for silence to mark Chernobyl anniversaryThe Chernobyl Children's Project asked Irish people to observe one minute's silence at 11 a.mThu Apr 26 2001 - 01:00
Noonan wants Harney to back stadium voteThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, can restore her political credibility if she votes in favour of a Fine Gael motion on the Stadium Ireland…Thu Apr 26 2001 - 01:00
Revenue investigating cigarettes for sale on WebThe Revenue are investigating the importation of duty-free cigarettes using the Internet.Wed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Irishman's death inquiry continues in PragueCzech police are today trying to establish how an Irish tourist died in Prague early on Sunday.Tue Apr 24 2001 - 01:00
Drowned sailor may have been 'attacked'A 22-year-old sailor found drowned in Dublin's River Liffey may have been the victim of an assault before his death, it was disclosed…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
Two men arrested following Navan bank raidTwo men are being held by gardaí in Navan after an armed bank robbery in the town today.Thu Apr 19 2001 - 01:00
Man due in court over toddler's deathA man is to appear in court tomorrow charged in connection with the death of a 20-month-old boy, Gardaí said this evening.Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Barman shot in stomach in Cork robberyA barman was shot in the stomach during a pub robbery in Cork city early this morning.Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Priest tied up and robbed in Co TipperaryA Co Tipperary parish priest was tied up while his house and adjoining church were robbed last night, the Garda said.Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Republic on 'red alert' as North awaits virus resultsThe Minister for Agriculture Mr Walsh tonight said the Government was facing up to the most difficult period of its battle to…Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Three held over Cork cannabis seizureThree people are in custody today after the seizure of cannabis in Cork yesterday afternoon.Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Gardai rule out foul play in Dublin deathGardaí investigating the circumstances behind the death of a man in Dublin city centre last night have ruled out foul play.Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
SVP calls health system an unjust shamblesThe State's health care system is a shambles and unjust, said the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.Wed Apr 11 2001 - 01:00
Ahern cites communication lapse in £60m GAA aidThe Taoiseach admitted to the Dail today there were "breakdowns in communications" over the proposed £60 million grant to the…Tue Apr 10 2001 - 01:00
Gardai ask for witnesses to attack on driverThe Garda are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a motorist in Dublin yesterday evening which left the victim in hospital…Thu Apr 05 2001 - 01:00
Man (43) dies in head-on Co Galway crashA 43-year-old man has died after a head on collision between a car and a truck in Co Galway.Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Record year for Irish Internet shoppingThe number of Irish adults buying goods online has trebled over the last year, according to market research group AmarachMon Apr 02 2001 - 01:00
Computers seized in Dublin in child porn inquiryGardaí have searched a house in the greater Dublin area in an investigation into child pornography here and in the UK.Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
Heroin consignment found in Meath holiday resortGardaí have seized £100,000 worth of heroin and a large amount of cash in Bettystown Co MeathThu Mar 15 2001 - 00:00
Mandelson cleared of wrongdoing in passport rowFormer Northern Ireland Secretary Mr Peter Mandelson has been cleared of wrongdoing in the row over the issuing of passports …Fri Mar 09 2001 - 00:00
IRA renew contact with de Chastelain weapons bodyThe IRA today renewed contact with the international decommissioning body as the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister attempted…Thu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
Department now checking 649 farms for foot-and-mouthThere are now 649 farms under inspection in the State as a precaution against the spread of foot-and-mouth diseaseThu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
IRA move a commitment to peace - AdamsThe IRA has shown its commitment to the search for peace and to the whole peace process, the Sinn Féin president Mr GerryAdams…Thu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
Man struck by freight train near Killester diesA man has died after he was hit by a freight train near Killester DART station in Co Dublin this evening.Thu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
Post mortem for seven-month old Cork babyA post mortem is being carried out this evening on the body of a seven-month old baby who died in Cork this morning.Tue Mar 06 2001 - 00:00
Garda inquiring into Limerick deathGardai are investigating the death of a man who was assaulted in Limerick last month.Tue Mar 06 2001 - 00:00
FG hands over details of $50,000 donation to MoriartyFine Gael has handed over details to the Moriarty Tribunal of a $50,000 donation from the telecommunications company, Telenor…Tue Mar 06 2001 - 00:00
Transport body details five new bus corridorsFive new Quality Bus Corridors are due to be introduced in Dublin over the next two months.Thu Mar 01 2001 - 00:00
Postal service may be hit by foot and mouthPostal deliveries may be curtailed in the fight against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.Thu Mar 01 2001 - 00:00
RUC find man with gashes after town chaseA man who ran off after being stopped by the RUC in Co Down early this morning was later found to have serious facial and head…Sun Feb 25 2001 - 00:00
Dun Laoghaire caravan fire victim namedThe six-year-old girl who died following a fire in a caravan in Dun Laoghaire has been named as Joanna Connors, Garda[AC]i said…Sun Feb 25 2001 - 00:00
