Smarthomes to create 100 jobs
Over 100 jobs are to be created as part of a new €10 million investment by Irish company Smarthomes.
Link between AIDS and malaria highlighted
Scientists working in sub-Saharan Africa have suggested that there may be a link between malaria and the spread of the AIDS virus across the continent.
Man released after attempted raid in Belfast
A jeweller who was taken hostage during an attempted robbery in Belfast has been released unharmed.
US Congress backs Palestinian aid restrictions
The US Congress has approved a bill which continues a ban on US aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority as long as it refuses to recognise Israel and renounce violence.
Trial adjourned as Nally is hospitalised
The trial of Padraig Nally for the manslaughter of John Ward has been adjourned because Mr Nally has been taken to hospital.
Security alert continues in Armagh
The Scotch Street area of Armagh has been closed to traffic following a security alert.
Kelly reveals dissident republican threat
Sinn Féin`s Gerry Kelly has received a warning from the PSNI that he is under threat from dissident republicans.
Commemorative statue installed in Bantry Bay
A seven-metre bronze sculpture has been installed in west Cork to commemorate around 400 people who died in tragedies in and around Bantry Bay.
Dublin Airport welcomes 20m passengers
Dublin Airport welcomed its 20 millionth passenger in a year for the first time in its history.
Garda seek girl missing from Dublin
Gardaí in north Dublin are seeking the public`s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Louise Heffernan.
Goal to take staff out of Darfur
The aid agency Goal is withdrawing all of its remaining international staff from the Darfur region of Sudan.
Winter vomiting bug detected at St Vincent`s
18 patients suffering with symptoms of the `winter vomiting virus`, have been identified in St Vincent`s University Hospital.
Politicians `amp; church enter sex law debate
Political and church leaders have entered the debate on the legally acceptable age of consent.
High Court says McFarlane trial can proceed
The High Court has cleared the way for the trial of Brendan `Bik` McFarlane on charges connected to the 1983 kidnapping of supermarket boss Don Tidey.
West Link charge for cars to increase
The charge for cars using the West Link toll bridge on the M50 is set to increase by 10c to €1.90 on 1 January.
VFI plans to help struggling publicans
The Vintners` Federation of Ireland has clarified its proposals aimed at helping publicans whose businesses have suffered from stricter drink driving laws.
Irish drug smugglers get 34 years in UK
Two Irish men found guilty of smuggling drugs into Britain have been jailed for a total of 34 years.
Man dies following Kilkenny PO robbery
A man has died after being shot in an armed raid in a post office in Kilkenny this afternoon.
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