British give go-ahead for MOX fuel plant at SellafieldThe British government today gave the go-ahead to start operations at a controversial nuclear reprocessing plant at Sellafield…Wed Oct 03 2001 - 01:00
Calls for Jacobs to resign over emergency planFine Gael frontbencher Mr Charlie Flanagan has called on the Taoiseach to sack Minister of State Mr Joe Jacob, after what the…Wed Sept 26 2001 - 01:00
Ahern and Blair upbeat despite lack of progressThe Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister left a meeting in Downing Street today in upbeat mood saying the Belfast Agreeement…Wed Sept 19 2001 - 01:00
Response to attacks must not be merciless, says AhernA response to last week’s terrorist attacks in the United States must not be merciless or indiscriminate, the Taoiseach has told…Tue Sept 18 2001 - 01:00
Republic mourns terror victims with three-minute silenceIreland this morning joined the world in observing a three-minute silence in memory of the victims of America's worst terrorist…Fri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Ireland shocked to the core, says TaoiseachIreland is "shocked to the core" by the Tuesday's terrorist attacks in the US, the Taoiseach said today.Thu Sept 13 2001 - 01:00
Ten Irish towns to take part in car-free dayTen Irish cities and towns will take part in European Car Free Day later this month, it was announced today.Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Dungannon searched after bomb warning callSecurity forces in Dungannon Co Tyrone are searching an area of the town after a telephoned warning by a man claiming to be from…Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Food premises face Web 'name and shame'Irish food businesses shut down for breaches of health regulations will have their names put on theWed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
Baltimore to cut 400 job on Wednesday - reportIrish Internet security firm Baltimore technologies will cut 400 jobs this week, it has been reportedSun Aug 19 2001 - 01:00
Man and woman held after drugs seizedA man described by gardai as a prominent Dublin drug dealer was arrested in the city yesterday with a woman and cocaine valued…Sun Aug 19 2001 - 01:00
ILDA looks set to announce strike action tomorrowThe Irish Locomotive Drivers’ Association (ILDA) looks set to announce another series of train strikes when its committee meets…Sun Aug 19 2001 - 01:00
Baby dies in Wicklow road incidentA baby has died after two cars collided on the Enniskerry road in Kilternan in Co. WicklowSat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
SDLP expected to accept policing planThe SDLP are inching towards accepting British Government proposals for reform of policing.Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
RUC arrest five following Portadown riotFive people were arrested in Portadown, Co Armagh, this morning after a riot involving 200 people.Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
'Priceless' section of Dublin's Liffey wall stolenDublin Corporation is mystified after a "priceless" section of the Liffey Wall was stolen last night.Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
Teenagers hurt in Co Armagh sectarian attackThree teenagers were hurt in Co Armagh overnight after they were attacked by five masked menWed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
Government disappointed by IRA moveThe IRA's decision to withdraw its offer to put the its weapons beyond use hgas come as no surprise to the main political parties…Tue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
IRA arms statement puts peace process into yet another crisisThe peace process entered yet another crisis today after the IRA said it had withdrawn its plan to decommission its weapons.Tue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
IRA move is no surprise, says AdamsSinn Féin President Mr Gerry Adams has said "nobody can be surprised" by the IRA's withdrawal of its plan to put its weapons …Tue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
Regulations take effect to combat digital TV fraudThe Government has stepped up its fight against counterfeit smart cards used to gain free access to digital television by making…Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
Three hurt in Belfast paramilitary-style attacksThree men are in hospital in the North this morning after paramilitary-style attacks in north Belfast last night.Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
North's political institutions on verge of collapse, says AdamsPolitical institutions in the North are going to collapse in a very short time, Sinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams said today…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Ireland gives £250,000 to India flood victimsThe Government is to donate £250,000 to the victims of flooding in the eastern Indian state of Orissa.Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Five days to respond to new Belfast Agreement proposalsNorthern Ireland's pro-Agreement parties must respond to the long-awaited proposals aimed at preventing the collapse of the Belfast…Wed Aug 01 2001 - 01:00
Louth man charged with 1974 UDR murderA 51-year-old man with an address in Co Louth has been charged with the murder of a member of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR…Sun Jul 29 2001 - 01:00
Irishman Brian Dowling scoops 'Big Brother' top prizeAn Irishman has become the second winner of the British gameshow "Big Brother".Fri Jul 27 2001 - 01:00
Co Down GAA club fire being investigatedThe RUC is investigating a fire at Co Down GAA club last night.Fri Jul 20 2001 - 01:00
Four hospitalised after 'suspicious' Waterford fireFour people were taken to hospital in Waterford this morning after a fire broke out in a shop in the city.Sun Jul 15 2001 - 01:00
Loyalists blamed for Antrim pipebomb attackLoyalists have been blamed for a pipebomb attack on a Catholic couple and their three children.Sun Jul 15 2001 - 01:00
Car recovered in Crumlin murder investigationDetectives investigating the murder of a former associate of Martin Cahill have recovered the black Mazda car they believe wasused…Sun Jul 15 2001 - 01:00
Two held, gun seized after Limerick shootingTwo men have been arrested and a shotgun seized after a shooting incident in Limerick city last night.Sun Jul 15 2001 - 01:00
Man remanded in custody over Galway stand-offA 51-year-old man has appeared at Galway District Court this evening charged in relation to a stand-off incident with gardaí …Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
No talks deal, governments to present package to partiesThe Irish and British governments will draw up a final package of measures aimed at saving the Belfast Agreement, after negotiations…Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
Victim of Cavan dairy explosion namedThe man who died after an explosion at a Co Cavan dairy yesterday has been named as Martin Kirwan (48) from Crettyard, Co Carlow…Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
RUC says Antrim pipe bomb attack sectarianA pipe bomb has been made safe outside a Catholic family's house in Co Antrim today.Tue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
Body of Donegal cattle dealer re-interredA post mortem has taken place on the body of Co Donegal Mr Richard Barron which was exhumed this morning.Fri Jul 06 2001 - 01:00
Trimble apologises for claims over Antrim killingUlster Unionist Party leader Mr David Trimble has apologised to the family of Ciarán Cummings for remarks claiming the boy's …Fri Jul 06 2001 - 01:00
Parades body upholds Garvaghy Road march banThe Northern Ireland Parades Commission has upheld a decision to ban next Sunday's Orange Order march from entering the nationalist…Thu Jul 05 2001 - 01:00
Loyalist group says it killed Catholic teenager in AntrimA spokeswoman for Ulster Television told irelandWed Jul 04 2001 - 01:00
Lack of childcare costs jobs, survey showsThirteen per cent of companies have lost staff in the last 12 months because the lack of affordable childcare in the State, a…Tue Jul 03 2001 - 01:00
Riverdance in Madrid cancelled after fireFour performances of "Riverdance - The Show" in Madrid have been cancelled after a major fire at the city's Palacio de los Deportes…Thu Jun 28 2001 - 01:00
France approves extradition of Kopp to USA French court ruled today that US fugitive James Kopp can be extradited to the United States.Thu Jun 28 2001 - 01:00
Team of 55 investigating Russborough art heistTwenty detectives and 35 gardaí are today investigating the theft of two paintings worth £3 million from Russborough House in…Wed Jun 27 2001 - 01:00
Body found off Dublin coast identified as missing manThe body of a man has been taken from the water near Ireland's Eye on Dublin's coastline has been identified as that of Mr Glen…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
RUC appeals for calm in PortadownThe RUC has appealed to community leaders to help ease tension in Portadown, Co Armagh, after a second night of rioting by loyalists…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Man found dead after Shankhill house fireThe body of a 58-year-old man has been found in a house in the Shankhill area of Belfast.Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
