Ahern makes statement to Dail about his meetings with developerSaturday/SundaySat Jan 30 1999 - 00:00
State solicitors' strike could disrupt hundreds of court cases if not avertedHundreds of court cases, some involving serious crime, could be disrupted or dismissed if the threatened strike by State solicitors…Sat Jan 30 1999 - 00:00
Two friends die, one in hospital after early morning fire destroys bungalow in ArtaneIt was a night of celebration that turned to tragedyMon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Road accidents claim lives of eight people during weekendEight people have died in road accidents since last Friday and one man was killed in an accident on a building siteMon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Democratic Left support for merger is overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates' voteDemocratic Left members endorsed the proposed merger of their party with Labour on Saturday by an overwhelming 171 votes to 21…Mon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00
Parents alerted to child abduction attemptsGardai have warned parents and guardians about children's safety after receiving 38 reports in the past two months of attempts…Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
Number of visitors rise 10% to 4.5mThe number of visitors coming to the Republic rose by 10 per cent to 4Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
Boardwalk along Liffey for the millenniumA permanent boardwalk along the Liffey wall, a footbridge, a book market and a cycle track are among the plans of Mile Atha Cliath…Tue Nov 10 1998 - 00:00
Report on missing fishing vessel due out next weekThe report of the investigation into the unexplained disappearance of six crew members on the Donegal fishing vessel Carrickatine…Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
Experienced swimmer drowns at Forty FootA man was drowned yesterday after he was swept out to sea while swimming at the Forty Foot bathing area in Sandycove, Co Dublin…Sat Oct 17 1998 - 01:00
Important not to be distracted from stragetic goal by side issues - AhernThe peace process should not be diverted by side issues, the Taoiseach said yesterday in an apparent reference to decommissioning…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Code agreed with French fishermen to prevent clashes at seaA voluntary code to prevent violent incidents at sea between Irish and French fishing vessels has been agreed in principle at…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Contest reflects booming oyster industryIreland introduced its equivalent of the French Golden Oyster award yesterday as a booming industry marked a tenfold increase…Sat Oct 3 1998 - 01:00
Fans boost touts' profits as TDs try to outlaw themAs ticket touts demanded the highest prices ever asked for an All-Ireland football final clash, opposition TDs were preparing…Mon Sep 28 1998 - 01:00
Dearer Lotto gets mixed responseNational lottery ticketsellers have reported a mixed response to the first Lotto draw since the minimum stake was increased from…Mon Sep 28 1998 - 01:00
Global treaty to ban landmines set to become lawAn international treaty to ban landmines will become law by the weekendThu Sep 17 1998 - 01:00
Two more countries needed to make mine ban stickTwo more countries are needed to turn an international treaty to ban landmines into international law, which would substantially…Wed Sep 16 1998 - 01:00
Fake designer clothing seized by CustomsCustoms officers have seized counterfeit designer clothes which they believe would have a £1 million trade valueTue Sep 15 1998 - 01:00
Flood says tribunal made good progressSignificant progress has been made by the Flood Tribunal in the first phase of its inquiry work, the chairman, Mr Justice Flood…Wed Sep 9 1998 - 01:00
Minister willing to consider request for Army assistanceThe army is willing to help people living in Dublin's Ballymun flats by repairing their lifts if asked to do so, the Minister…Sat Aug 15 1998 - 01:00
Meetings to be held on haulage disputeThe Department of Public Enterprise is organising bilateral meetings with hauliers, shippers, IBEC and the Dublin Port authorities…Sat Aug 15 1998 - 01:00
Sun-cream and brollies offer best protection for mixed weekendIt may be the weekend, but if you're looking for some decent sunshine you should really be in France, Spain, Italy or any of …Sat Aug 15 1998 - 01:00
Service for separating couples to be extendedThe Family Mediation Service is to be set up on a national scale, according to the Minister for Social, Community and Family …Sat Aug 15 1998 - 01:00
Argentinian navy ship visits Mayo in tribute to founderAn impressive sight awaits the citizens of Mayo today as the Argentinian navy pays tribute to its Irish founder, Admiral William…Fri Aug 14 1998 - 01:00
Record number of visitors delighted by productivity in animal kingdomDublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork have been fertile zones in recent monthsFri Aug 14 1998 - 01:00
Tall Ships to reach Dublin next weekThey left Vigo in Spain in spectacular fashion yesterdayThu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
Andrews begins his visit to SudanThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Andrews, left for Sudan yesterday with Irish aid agencies.Thu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
Dr Casey expected in London todayThe former Bishop of Galway, Dr Eamonn Casey, is expected to arrive in London today from Miami, at the end of his five-year service…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Hauliers defend stoppage plan for portHauliers at Dublin port have defended their plan for a work stoppage during the international Tall Ships race.Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Two killed on site to be buried todayThe funerals of the two Co Tipperary workmen killed in a building site accident near Toomevara at the weekend take place today…Tue Aug 11 1998 - 01:00
Hauliers threaten to disrupt Tall Ships raceHauliers at Dublin Port have threatened a work stoppage which could disrupt the arrival of the international Tall Ships race …Tue Aug 11 1998 - 01:00
Increased security for US embassy in Dublin after blastsThe United States embassy in Dublin is to increase security measures in the wake of the bomb attacks at US diplomatic buildings…Sat Aug 8 1998 - 01:00
Dempsey sets out gender equality rules for local authoritiesEquality measures to counteract the overwhelming gender imbalance at senior management level in local authorities were announced…Fri Aug 7 1998 - 01:00
Concern grows for missing studentConcern is growing for the safety of a trainee teacher who has been missing from her Co Kildare home since TuesdaySat Aug 1 1998 - 01:00
President will not be attending Horse Show in DublinThe President, Mrs McAleese, will not be visiting the Dublin Horse Show next week to present the Aga Khan trophy for the Nations…Fri Jul 31 1998 - 01:00
Banotti ready to appear for Moore todayThe Fine Gael MEP, Ms Mary Banotti, has agreed to appear at the Old Bailey in London today on behalf of Ms Elaine Moore, the …Fri Jul 31 1998 - 01:00
Auctioneers' body suggests law change to curb gazumpingLegislation on the sale of houses could be amended to prevent the practice of "gazumping", according to the Irish Auctioneers…Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Murder inquiry in Dun LaoghaireGardai in Dun Laoghaire have begun a murder inquiry following the death of a man two days after an assault outside a night-club…Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Dublin lettuce crop destroyed following failed pesticide testDepartment of Agriculture officers have begun destroying a lettuce crop on a north county Dublin farm after it was found to contain…Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00
IRTC welcomes wider broadcasting roleThe Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) has welcomed major proposals for digital television which will give it…Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00
Thirty digital channels to be on offer in new TV ageCabinet approval has been given for radical legislation to bring Irish television into the digital age.Thu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Portadown lodge says there is no split despite hecklingPortadown's district Orange Order lodge has insisted there is no split in the Order over the standoff at Drumcree.Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
A sad scene as ageing Orangemen lead the march to the barricadesIt is by now probably the world's best-known churchTue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Portadown Orangemen vow to continue standoffMembers of the Portadown district of the Orange Order announced last night they would continue their standoff at Drumcree until…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Direct talks are essential, declares McGuinnessDirect dialogue is the only way to achieve an accommodation at Drumcree, Sinn Fein's chief negotiator, Mr Martin McGuinness, …Fri Jul 10 1998 - 01:00
Victims of attacks blame Orange OrderResidents of a Catholic housing estate in Lurgan which was attacked by loyalists with blast bombs have called for the Orange …Thu Jul 9 1998 - 01:00
Protesters confront police as pressure is stepped upProtests by Orange men and women around Portadown yesterday signalled an increase in pressure by the Orange Order for its parade…Wed Jul 8 1998 - 01:00