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Thursday 9 May, 2013

A man, woman or child dies from heart disease and stroke every hour in Ireland

May 9th 2013, 6:45 AM 6,963 Views 22 Comments

Today marks the first day of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Happy Hearts Appeal, which it hopes will raise €500,000 over the next three days.

Wednesday 8 May, 2013

# Farming

CSO farming figures show sheep numbers up 7pc, potatoes down 13.1pc

May 8th 2013, 2:34 PM 4,271 Views 15 Comments

The survey results, for the 12-month period from June 2011 to June 2012, showed an overall increase of 6pc in cereals.

# Crann

Irish lab develops sensor to improve air and water quality testing

May 8th 2013, 7:30 AM 4,394 Views 3 Comments

Trinity-based science laboratory CRANN has developed a new graphene sensor that can detect even the slightest change in signal.

# ECB

Banks should disclose how ECB rate changes impact its products - Fianna Fáil

May 8th 2013, 7:15 AM 4,094 Views 34 Comments

Deputy McGrath has called on the Central Bank to force banks to issue a statement following each change to the ECB’s interest rate.

# Undocumented Irish

Ireland's undocumented to be discussed during meeting of Foreign Affairs Committee

May 8th 2013, 6:45 AM 3,596 Views 16 Comments

The enlargement of the EU, as well as developments in the OSCE will also be discussed today.

Tuesday 7 May, 2013

# World War II

Shatter says State failed to acknowledge 'courage and sacrifice' of World War II veterans

May 7th 2013, 7:38 PM 6,496 Views 163 Comments

The Minister for Justice said that the Irish who fought with the Allies during WWII had “fought against Nazi tyranny”.

# Xtra-vision

Up to 54 jobs lost as nine Xtra-vision stores to close in Republic

May 7th 2013, 7:01 PM 30,021 Views 66 Comments

There will also be 11 store closures in Northern Ireland, with a further 58 job losses.

# Personal Insolvency Bill

Personal Insolvency service will be available to gardaí

May 7th 2013, 6:27 PM 12,000 Views 45 Comments

The Minister for Defence Alan Shatter said that there was nothing in the Garda Code, the Discipline Regulations or the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 which would prevent gardaí from availing of the service.

# Jobswatch

40 new jobs to be created in newly-formed E-drive Group

May 7th 2013, 5:48 PM 11,878 Views 6 Comments

The company already employs 62 people in its offices in Waterford, Monaghan and London.

# Northern Ireland

Missing sex offender back in custody after handing himself in

May 7th 2013, 5:12 PM 13,532 Views 11 Comments

Joseph McCabe had been missing since early April after he breached the conditions that had been attached to his release on licence.

Evening Wrap - May 7th 2013, 4:50 PM

The 5 at 5

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

6,337 Views 0 Comments

Monday 6 May, 2013

# Hidden Ireland

Have you seen this Indian sculpture park in… Wicklow?

May 6th 2013, 10:00 AM 34,435 Views 39 Comments

Victoria’s Way is an intriguing outdoor gallery featuring, among others, Mahatma Gandhi “on his farewell tour”.

Sunday 5 May, 2013

# Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

May 5th 2013, 10:00 AM 13,474 Views 2 Comments

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

Saturday 4 May, 2013

# What The Fliuch?

You think it rains a lot in Ireland now. Wait till you hear about 2345BC...

May 4th 2013, 10:45 AM 22,792 Views 59 Comments

New evidence has shown that Ireland experienced 20 years of non-stop rain in 2345BC, around the same time as Noah’s great flood.

Friday 3 May, 2013

# In Ralph We Trust

'Ralph' the dog sniffs out drugs worth €190,000 at Rosslare Europort

May 3rd 2013, 9:50 PM 12,357 Views 43 Comments

Two Lithuanian nationals have been arrested after heroin and amphetamines were found.

# Pic Of The Day

World Record Breaking 'Rock the Boat' Dance Pic of the Day

May 3rd 2013, 9:30 PM 27,097 Views 29 Comments

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# Luas Crash

Luas crash at junction of Jervis Street and Abbey Street

May 3rd 2013, 8:29 PM 25,854 Views 56 Comments

No injuries have been reported. The Luas red line is currently stopped in both directions.

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added Daft Punk on piano

May 3rd 2013, 7:50 PM 8,804 Views 1 Comment

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# Breast Cancer

Breast cancer rates in under 50s rise, but fewer than ever are dying - UK

May 3rd 2013, 6:40 PM 4,560 Views 13 Comments

The increase mirrors an overall rise of 18 per cent in those that have been diagnosed with the disease between 1995 and 2010.

# Press Freedom

World Press Freedom Day: Syria now most dangerous place for journalists

May 3rd 2013, 6:02 PM 3,896 Views 6 Comments

It’s believed that 36 journalists have been killed there since 2011.

Thursday 2 May, 2013

# Aer Lingus Flight 712

Can you help identify a victim from the 1968 Aer Lingus plane crash?

May 2nd 2013, 9:37 PM 39,132 Views 25 Comments

45 years after the crash, the 14th and final body to be recovered has finally had a DNA profile created for it.

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added White House GIFS

May 2nd 2013, 7:50 PM 8,027 Views 4 Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# Bogus Delivery

PSNI warn of mobile phone delivery scam

May 2nd 2013, 6:03 PM 21,115 Views 41 Comments

The scam involves mobile phones being delivered to an incorrect address by a legitimate company, before a bogus delivery person attempts to collect them.

# Cuts

Varadkar urges unions to engage with Bus Éireann, says cuts can't be postponed

May 2nd 2013, 4:51 PM 5,223 Views 59 Comments

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar said that Bus Éireann would have to implement the LRC measures on 12 May unless “alternative approaches” could be found.

# Bright Spark

Waterford programmer Jordan Casey, 13, to address Californian conference

May 2nd 2013, 3:53 PM 12,509 Views 40 Comments

Casey is set to address over 4,000 delegates on the topic “Things I learned the hard way as a young CEO”.

Wednesday 1 May, 2013

# Clothing Banks

Shatter calls for report on the activities of gangs targeting clothing banks

May 1st 2013, 9:55 PM 18,260 Views 123 Comments

The minister said that he wanted to know what could be done to bring them to justice.

# Murder Investigation

Murder investigation launched following post-mortem on body found in slurry tank

May 1st 2013, 9:10 PM 14,325 Views 8 Comments

The preliminary results of the post-mortem have not been released for operational reasons.

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added world's smallest movie

May 1st 2013, 7:50 PM 6,649 Views 1 Comment

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# Dublin Airport Authority

DAA made after tax profits of €19 million in 2012, down €11 million on 2011

May 1st 2013, 7:18 PM 4,710 Views 10 Comments

The Annual Report for the group shows that is also incurred exceptional losses of €24 million.

# 1916 Easter Rising

Duke of Kent makes history as first royal to lay wreath at 1916 memorial

May 1st 2013, 6:16 PM 16,091 Views 48 Comments

HRH Prince Edward, who is the President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, visited Glasnevin Cemetery.

# X Case

What the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 contains

May 1st 2013, 12:05 AM 31,029 Views 392 Comments

Government said that the bill would provide “legal clarity for the medical profession”.

Tuesday 30 April, 2013

# Operation Fiacla

Four teens arrested in operation targeting burglary gangs

Apr 30th 2013, 11:19 PM 15,592 Views 43 Comments

The arrests were made in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

# Tallaght

3 rifles, 2 sawn-off shotguns, and 1 revolver seized following house search

Apr 30th 2013, 9:43 PM 15,454 Views 30 Comments

A large amount of ammunition was also recovered from the house in the Kilclare area of Tallaght, Dublin 24, earlier today.

# Irish Stability Programme

Opponents say Irish Stability Programme Update is further proof that austerity isn't working

Apr 30th 2013, 8:46 PM 10,497 Views 67 Comments

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said that government’s reduced forecast had shown that its current policy of austerity was not working.

# Starry Plough Flag

President Higgins speaks of a "new version of Irishness" at conservation of Starry Plough Flag

Apr 30th 2013, 8:15 PM 9,873 Views 38 Comments

Higgins was speaking at the National Museum of Ireland to mark the conservation of the original Starry Plough Flag, once used by the Irish Citizen Army.

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added flirty (but ultimately disappointed) rhino

Apr 30th 2013, 7:50 PM 7,007 Views 0 Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

Monday 29 April, 2013

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added Xtra-vision memories

Apr 29th 2013, 7:50 PM 10,120 Views 1 Comment

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# Operation Pallial

Independent Welsh investigation receives 140 allegations of child abuse

Apr 29th 2013, 5:50 PM 6,992 Views 2 Comments

Operation Pallial has now been handed over to the National Crime Agency.

# Dublin 8

Man charged after pepper spray discharged in Tivoli Theatre

Apr 29th 2013, 5:07 PM 12,277 Views 0 Comments

Four theatre-goers were believed to be affected but none required hospital treatment.

# Jimmy's Hall

'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' director Ken Loach to film in Ireland

Apr 29th 2013, 4:38 PM 8,205 Views 21 Comments

The director of the 2006 Palme d’Or winner is to film “Jimmy’s Hall”.

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