- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
- Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Missing seamen search wound down
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Dublin accused over children's home
- 100 new houses for Limerick pledged
- Cancer cases could increase by 72%
- Gardai workload may double - chief
- Student murder suspect found dead
- Swansea-Cork ferry service to close
- Higgins pressed for EU referendum
- Man held after shooting incident
- 10,000 a week joining dole queues
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Festival fever hits St Canice’s
St Canice’s Co-Ed National School is experiencing a frenzy of musical activity this week as the 77 members of the A orchestra are busy putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a spectacular performance at the IAYO Festival of Youth Orchestras on Saturday at 8 pm.
Cocaine case adjourned for report
A YOUNG man who admitted having cocaine in his possession for his own use had his case adjourned for the preparation of a probation report.
Changes in law creates further rural isolation
THE pub was once the hub of social activity in rural Ireland. After working a long day on the farm many (mainly men) went to meet their peers and have a drink or two. However with the reduction in the drink driving limit many don’t venture out of their homes as they can no longer go to the pub and drive home after drinking.
Rock bottom: Prices of apartments slashed as market starts to bottom out
Is the property market finally starting to level off? One local estate agent says her office is certainly seeing signs of it in the past three months.
Disqualified for failing breath test
A MOTORIST who was convicted of failing a breath test was fined €250 and banned from driving for four years at Kilkenny Court.
National
January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
More than 3.5 billion euro was collected in taxes last month, the latest exchequer figures show.
Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
A killer's accomplice wore a horror movie Scream mask while keeping guard outside a busy pub during a suspected gangland execution, it has emerged.
Lower growth raises recession fears
Ireland is staring down the barrel of another recession after the Central Bank more than halved forecasts for economic growth.
Assembly blasted over ferry closure
One of the key men behind the failed bid to keep afloat the Swansea-Cork ferry has launched a stinging attack on the Welsh Government for its "inaction" in trying to save the service.
Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
Hollywood actor Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past.
Business
Chartered Surveyors Society launches South East branch
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland launch of South East regional branch on Friday at an event in Carlow’s Talbot Hotel.
Insolvency bill offers lifeline
The Personal Insolvency Bill published this week will give a vital lifeline to distressed mortgage holders and those overwhelmed by personal debts, Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan, says.
Caulfield’s land a big one with Seafood Circle award
Caulfield’s Super Valu in Loughboy, Kilkenny have achieved membership to the prestigious Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Seafood Circle for 2012.
‘Carbon award for Glanbia’s Virginia plant
Glanbia Dairy Ingredients, Virginia, County Cavan, has become the first Irish dairy company to receive the prestigious ‘Carbon Trust Standard’ award, a globally recognised certification for organisations that have measured, managed and reduced their carbon footprint and committed to making further reductions year on year.
From Kilkenny to the Middle East
Gaeltec Utilities Ltd, a Kilkenny-based company that specialises in design, installation and commissioning in the energy, renewable and telecommunications sectors, has announced that it is expanding into Qatar, following the opening of an operating base in Qatar last year.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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