Beef exports recover groundIrish beef exports recovered ground this year that was lost in the aftermath of the BSE crisis of early 1996, according to An…Mon Dec 29 1997 - 00:00
Chaos in the Longford chamber `disgraces the flag'The festive spirit was sadly absent at last week's meeting of Longford County CouncilMon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Jobs there for those ready to moveSkilled workers at the ill-fated Seagate plant in Clonmel can be in new jobs by Christmas if they're prepared to relocate, according…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
EU is unmoved by duty-free lobby's protestsThousands of job losses, higher air and sea fares, the closure of ferry routes, a hike in export costs, an end to the tourism…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Fares rise would follow closure of shopsDramatic rises in air and sea fares are on the cards if duty-free sales within the EU are abolished as planned in 18 months time…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Industry welcomes emigrants homeIrish industry has a Christmas message for the thousands of emigrants returning for the festive season.Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Computer plant lays off 125 in dramatic turnaroundA Dublin computer plant, which laid off 125 staff this week, suffered a dramatic turnabout in its fortunes in the past fortnight…Thu Dec 18 1997 - 00:00
Supreme Court ruling leaves Revenue owing property companies millionsProperty companies are set for a multi-million pound windfall at the expense of the Revenue Commissioners as a result of a Supreme…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Farmer talks fail to end blockadeThe blockade of Irish beef exports to Britain is to continue despite a three-hour meeting last night between Irish and British…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
24-hour shopping madness, says TDA decision by Dunnes Stores to extend 24-hour shopping at its flagship outlet in the run-up to Christmas was sharply criticised…Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Health board to meet, but rape case discussion is outMembers of the Eastern Health Board will be told at a special meeting tomorrow that they cannot discuss the case of the 13-yearold…Thu Nov 27 1997 - 00:00
High Court will be asked to quash drug arrests decisionsThe High Court will be asked today to quash decisions made by a District Court judge which resulted in the release of five men…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Drugs gardai have tedious wait for judge's decisionHanging around the grim confines of the Bridewell's Court No 46 to see if two suspects in a major drugs investigation are about…Fri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
More rain today but storms are over, say forecastersWith further serious flooding last night in Clonmel, Waterford and other parts of the south, heavy showers expected today are…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
Court orders halt to £50m airport terminal hearingA Bord Pleanala hearing into plans by a private company to build a £50 million second terminal at Dublin Airport was abruptly…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
Supply is key to house price rises, say estate agentsA severe shortage of supply in the market should be the main focus of a study about to be initiated into the causes of rising…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
Juror claims man wrongly convicted of child abuseA man who received a nine-year jail sentence for child abuse and rape was wrongly convicted, the forewoman of the jury which …Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Ahern speaks of high calibre qualitiesThe President, Mrs McAleese, was a person of the highest calibre who would fill her new office with great distinction, the Taoiseach…Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Man deported after NZ siege arrives in DublinMr Danny Butler, the Belfast man deported from New Zealand after a day-long siege at his home in Auckland on Monday, arrived …Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Oasis fans look back in anger at ticket saleFans of the rock band Oasis complained bitterly yesterday about the ticket sale arrangements for the band's forthcoming Irish…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Oasis fans told wait for tickets all in vainHundreds of teenage Oasis fans braved the November chill last night to queue for tickets for the band's forthcoming Dublin concerts…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Killiney hotel faces reissued safety summonsSummonses were reissued yesterday against the owners of a Co Dublin hotel in which a waitress died in a fire last yearThu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
President-elect decides she will not wear a poppy at her inauguration ceremonyThe President-elect Mrs Mary McAleese has decided not to wear a poppy at her inauguration ceremony next Tuesday, she announced…Thu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
Inquest hears Cahill was shot by `experienced, dedicated killer'Martin Cahill, the criminal figure known as The General, was shot dead by a "cool, experienced and dedicated killer", the inquest…Thu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
Demonstrations called off as union leaders welcome rise in pension paymentsNearly 77,000 retired public servants will benefit from yesterday's Government announcement that a range of public service pay…Wed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
Nearly 77,000 pensioners to benefit from recent public sector pay dealsNearly 77,000 retired public servants can look forward to pension increases averaging about £300 a year, after the Government…Wed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
McAleese should not wear poppy at inauguration, Dempsey saysThe President-elect, Mrs Mary McAleese, should not wear a poppy on her inauguration day, the Minister for the Environment, Mr…Tue Nov 04 1997 - 00:00
McAleese promises to be a President for all the people in acceptance speechPresident-elect Mary McAleese promised last night to be a President for all the people during her acceptance speech when the …Sat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Four killed in two-car collision near ArklowFour men were killed last night in a two-car crash on the main Dublin road north of Arklow, Co WicklowThu Oct 16 1997 - 01:00
McAleese challenges accuracy of report on views about Sinn FeinPresidential candidate Ms Mary McAleese last night disputed the accuracy of a Department of Foreign Affairs document concerning…Tue Oct 14 1997 - 01:00
Cork cheese voted No 1 - by a noseThe woman who started a cheese revolution almost 20 years ago was last night celebrating the success story of one of Ireland'…Fri Oct 03 1997 - 01:00
Unitarians offer dissident priest funeral venueDissident Catholic priest Father Pat Buckley said last night he was "totally bowled over" by the Christian compassion of the …Thu Sept 25 1997 - 01:00
Taoiseach may choose not to pass picket on museumThe Taoiseach may choose not to pass a picket today to complete formalities at the opening of the National Museum's new premises…Thu Sept 18 1997 - 01:00
Radio Ireland aims for a unique imageA tightly focused music format will be the key to the future success of Radio Ireland, according to consultants brought in to…Thu Sept 18 1997 - 01:00
Consultants hired as Radio Ireland signals changeRadio Ireland has given the first clear signal that the formula which has failed since its launch last March is likely to be …Wed Sept 17 1997 - 01:00
Totally committed campaigner who brooks no obstaclesIf Adi Roche had followed her early instincts, her life might have followed a markedly different pathMon Sept 15 1997 - 01:00
Farmers left counting the cost of heavy August rainIrish farmers will tell you that to qualify for EU Disaster Fund support you need to suffer a major catastrophe - like the Rhine…Mon Sept 08 1997 - 01:00
Harbison to get deputy in plan to ease backlogChanges planned for the State pathology service would lead to a more efficient and speedy response to cases of suspicious death…Fri Aug 22 1997 - 01:00
Price of petrol set to rise at pumpsPetrol prices are higher now than at any time since the Gulf War, and the upward trend may continueFri Aug 22 1997 - 01:00
Irish personnel first at scene of helicopter crashIrish Army personnel were first on the scene of the helicopter crash in which their colleague, Sgt John Lynch, and four other…Thu Aug 07 1997 - 01:00
Irish UN soldier dies as helicopter crashes in LebanonAn Irish soldier who was kidnapped by the Hizbullah in June died last night in a helicopter crash during a training flight with…Thu Aug 07 1997 - 01:00
Independent to consider positionIndependent Newspapers will consider over the next few days whether to appeal against the biggest libel damages award against…Fri Aug 01 1997 - 01:00
Our spending up 40% since 1987Midlanders eat more, Dubliners smoke and drink more, but homes near the Border are warmer and brighterFri Aug 01 1997 - 01:00
State was lectured on evils of debt and of spending it could not affordIN the autumn of 1987, Charles Haughey was a man with a missionTue Jul 01 1997 - 01:00
Bishop is naive on mixed marriage - C of I paperTHE Catholic Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has been criticised for showing an "almost naive innocence" in his highly publicised…Thu Jun 26 1997 - 01:00
Victorious Gormley sets prioritiesEXPOSING the links between big business and politics will be a priority for the Green Party in any negotiations on the formation…Mon Jun 16 1997 - 01:00
Gormley remains cool while McDowell remains absentAFTER seven days of counting, checking, rechecking, tagging and retagging the Dublin South East papers, the 166th seat in the…Sat Jun 14 1997 - 01:00
Factory worker's vote shocks SIPTU leadersTHE factory floor worker who took 42 per cent of the vote in the SIPTU presidential election said yesterday the union leadership…Fri Apr 11 1997 - 01:00
