http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html?r=RSS The body of a fisherman missing at sea has been recovered by Coast Guard crews. Northern Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dentists-plan-to-cut-staff-survey-16116652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dentists-plan-to-cut-staff-survey-16116652.html?r=RSS A quarter of dentists plan to cut staff this year while a fifth want to sell their practice, a new survey has found. Republic of Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/mother-and-son-die-in-house-fire-16116560.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/mother-and-son-die-in-house-fire-16116560.html?r=RSS Fumes from a smouldering sofa are believed to have killed a young boy and his mother. Republic of Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-arrested-in-dissident-probe-16116538.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-arrested-in-dissident-probe-16116538.html?r=RSS Two men have been arrested by gardai investigating dissident republican activity. Republic of Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/worker-who-fell-off-chair-loses-claim-bid-16116496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/worker-who-fell-off-chair-loses-claim-bid-16116496.html?r=RSS <p> A screen operator operator in the Republic of Ireland who fell off her office chair has lost a damages claim in the Circuit Civil Court. </p> Republic of Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:57:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/village-shocked-by-murdersuicide-16116478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/village-shocked-by-murdersuicide-16116478.html?r=RSS The body of a man who had just murdered his ex-girlfriend was discovered by a family friend as she spoke to his disabled mother on the phone, it has emerged. Republic of Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shock-at-cost-of-co-down-historians-dublin-book-16116462.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shock-at-cost-of-co-down-historians-dublin-book-16116462.html?r=RSS <p> A Northern Ireland academic's book on the history of Dublin's St Stephen's Green has cost the Republic's government £800 for each copy sold. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:20:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/last-trawler-sinking-victim-found-16116180.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/last-trawler-sinking-victim-found-16116180.html?r=RSS The body of a fisherman missing since a trawler sank almost a month ago has been recovered. Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cork-air-crash-family-begins-1mplus-lawsuit-16116119.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cork-air-crash-family-begins-1mplus-lawsuit-16116119.html?r=RSS <p> The girlfriend and parents of a co-pilot killed in a plane crash a year ago today are suing two companies involved in running the flight. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/family-sue-over-pilots-crash-death-16116116.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/family-sue-over-pilots-crash-death-16116116.html?r=RSS The family of a co-pilot killed in a Cork plane crash a year ago are suing two companies involved in running the flight. Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/customer-details-on-stolen-laptops-16116019.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/customer-details-on-stolen-laptops-16116019.html?r=RSS The personal details of more than 7,000 mobile phone customers and employees were contained on three stolen laptops, eircom has confirmed. Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/vigilantes-force-dozens-out-of-city-16115909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/vigilantes-force-dozens-out-of-city-16115909.html?r=RSS Up to 40 men have been forced out of a city by a republican vigilante group who shot dead a father-of-two, it has been claimed. Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warning-over-varied-solicitor-fees-16115641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warning-over-varied-solicitor-fees-16115641.html?r=RSS Consumer chiefs have called for greater price transparency in solicitors' fees after a survey revealed a 5,000 euro difference in basic services. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-to-visit-london-games-site-16115632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-to-visit-london-games-site-16115632.html?r=RSS President Michael D Higgins will visit London on his first official trip abroad, it has been announced. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/de-valeras-daughter-dies-aged-93-16115625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/de-valeras-daughter-dies-aged-93-16115625.html?r=RSS The mother of Fianna Fail deputy leader Eamon O Cuiv has died. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/three-more-arrests-over-2010-murder-16115566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/three-more-arrests-over-2010-murder-16115566.html?r=RSS Two men and a woman have been arrested over the murder of a man in Dundalk nearly two years ago. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-for-calm-after-driveby-murder-16115511.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-for-calm-after-driveby-murder-16115511.html?r=RSS Ireland's highest ranking Garda officer has urged calm after the drive-by shooting of a teenage girl. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/us-firms-create-485-jobs-in-ireland-16115395.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/us-firms-create-485-jobs-in-ireland-16115395.html?r=RSS Some 485 jobs have been created by three US firms as Taoiseach Enda Kenny used a trip to New York to urge American business chiefs to think, buy and invest in Ireland. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dubliners-honoured-at-folk-awards-16115355.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dubliners-honoured-at-folk-awards-16115355.html?r=RSS The Dubliners capped a fine night for the Irish at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, accepting a lifetime achievement award and ending the night in style. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/staff-levels-spark-suicide-concerns-16115162.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/staff-levels-spark-suicide-concerns-16115162.html?r=RSS Suicide rates are expected to rise when an estimated 400 mental health carers take retirement this month, it has been revealed. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/trawler-captains-body-recovered-16115157.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/trawler-captains-body-recovered-16115157.html?r=RSS The body of the skipper of a trawler which sank three weeks ago has been recovered during a shoreline search by his brother. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/five-held-in-cannabis-factory-raids-16115128.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/five-held-in-cannabis-factory-raids-16115128.html?r=RSS Two major cannabis factories have been dismantled by the drugs squad in the past two days, gardai have revealed. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/company-cleared-over-redundancy-pay-16115093.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/company-cleared-over-redundancy-pay-16115093.html?r=RSS The corporate watchdog has found no grounds to investigate the Vita Cortex company over its refusal to pay a 1.2 million euro redundancy to 32 laid-off workers. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/teenage-girl-shot-dead-in-car-16114977.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/teenage-girl-shot-dead-in-car-16114977.html?r=RSS <p> A 16-year-old girl was been shot dead in Dublin last night as she sat in a parked car. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:34:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/shot-girl-was-mistakenly-targeted-16114976.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/shot-girl-was-mistakenly-targeted-16114976.html?r=RSS A teenage girl gunned down in a drive-by shooting was an innocent child mistakenly targeted by her killers, her family have said. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/taoiseach-defends-septic-tank-plans-16114712.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/taoiseach-defends-septic-tank-plans-16114712.html?r=RSS Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended as "common sense" the Government's controversial septic tank registration plans. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-to-reform-prostitution-laws-16114708.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-to-reform-prostitution-laws-16114708.html?r=RSS Sex trade campaigners have claimed backing from 80 TDs and senators for their demands to criminalise prostitution in Ireland. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/plan-to-ban-alcohol-sport-sponsors-16114702.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/plan-to-ban-alcohol-sport-sponsors-16114702.html?r=RSS The Government is to consider stamping out alcohol sponsorship of sporting events and festivals to curb Ireland's drink culture. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/captain-took-control-before-crash-16114694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/captain-took-control-before-crash-16114694.html?r=RSS A newly promoted captain took a plane's power controls seconds before it crashed a year ago in thick fog at Cork Airport, accident investigators have revealed. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/athlete-politician-joins-fine-gael-16114597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/athlete-politician-joins-fine-gael-16114597.html?r=RSS Athlete turned politician Senator Eamonn Coghlan has joined Fine Gael as he bids to force fitness on to the school curriculum. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-quizzed-over-mcnally-murder-16114592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-quizzed-over-mcnally-murder-16114592.html?r=RSS Detectives investigating the murder of drug dealer Alan McNally have arrested a woman. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/arson-killing-of-boy-file-for-dpp-16114543.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/arson-killing-of-boy-file-for-dpp-16114543.html?r=RSS Garda detectives are to prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions over the death of a 12-year-old boy in a suspected arson attack more than 10 years ago. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/madonna-to-give-concert-in-dublin-16114507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/madonna-to-give-concert-in-dublin-16114507.html?r=RSS Madonna is to play Dublin as part of her upcoming world tour. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-arrested-over-body-in-ditch-16114214.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-arrested-over-body-in-ditch-16114214.html?r=RSS A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of father-of-one Ciaran Noonan. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/report-warns-of-welfare-failures-16114131.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/report-warns-of-welfare-failures-16114131.html?r=RSS Low-income households are struggling to meet a basic standard of living. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-held-over-murder-of-drug-lord-16114109.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-held-over-murder-of-drug-lord-16114109.html?r=RSS Two men have been arrested over the gangland murder of one of Ireland's most notorious drug lords. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html?r=RSS <p> The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as Britain celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party said. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fresh-arrest-over-boys-arson-death-16114086.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fresh-arrest-over-boys-arson-death-16114086.html?r=RSS Fresh evidence has led to the arrest of a man over the death of a 12-year-old boy in a suspected arson attack. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/republic-should-join-commonwealth-16114072.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/republic-should-join-commonwealth-16114072.html?r=RSS The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as the British Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, Ulster Unionist Party leader Tom Elliott has said. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/men-quizzed-over-murder-in-brawl-16114023.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/men-quizzed-over-murder-in-brawl-16114023.html?r=RSS Two men are being questioned over the murder of a man beaten and stabbed to death. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-badly-hurt-in-dublin-attack-16114017.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-badly-hurt-in-dublin-attack-16114017.html?r=RSS A woman has suffered serious head injuries in an assault in Dublin. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/beer-key-to-ultra-runners-success-16113887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/beer-key-to-ultra-runners-success-16113887.html?r=RSS An Irish ultra runner has revealed a bottle of beer helped him become the only man on the planet to run seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days. Offbeat Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cancer-caused-44-of-2011-deaths-16113845.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cancer-caused-44-of-2011-deaths-16113845.html?r=RSS Cancer was responsible for almost half of all deaths in Ireland last year, a study suggests. Republic of Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cutbacks-hitting-sick-and-elderly-16113627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cutbacks-hitting-sick-and-elderly-16113627.html?r=RSS Public spending cutbacks are particularly hitting the sick and elderly, Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has warned. Republic of Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/400-air-passengers-stranded-by-snow-16113619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/400-air-passengers-stranded-by-snow-16113619.html?r=RSS Almost 400 transatlantic airline passengers bound for London have been stranded overnight in Ireland. Republic of Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-held-after-cannabis-seized-16113603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/two-held-after-cannabis-seized-16113603.html?r=RSS Two men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis plants with a street value of half a million euro. Republic of Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/visitors-pour-into-dublin-for-gaa-and-rugby-16113492.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/visitors-pour-into-dublin-for-gaa-and-rugby-16113492.html?r=RSS <p> Dublin was alive alive-oh with the sound of sports fans last night. </p> Republic of Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:48:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cancer-cases-could-increase-by-72-16113408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/cancer-cases-could-increase-by-72-16113408.html?r=RSS New cases of cancer in Ireland could rocket 72% by 2030, health experts have warned. Republic of Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/assembly-blasted-over-ferry-closure-16113407.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/assembly-blasted-over-ferry-closure-16113407.html?r=RSS 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. Republic of Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/bill-for-hardhit-homeowners-fails-16113406.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/bill-for-hardhit-homeowners-fails-16113406.html?r=RSS Proposals for new legislation aimed at protecting struggling mortgage holders in danger of losing their homes has been shot down. Republic of Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dublin-accused-over-childrens-home-16113405.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dublin-accused-over-childrens-home-16113405.html?r=RSS The Irish Government has been accused of discriminating against Protestants by failing to pay compensation for mistreatment at a children's home. Republic of Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113222.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113222.html?r=RSS Hollywood actor Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past. Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/100-new-houses-for-limerick-pledged-16113153.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/100-new-houses-for-limerick-pledged-16113153.html?r=RSS One hundred new houses will built in disadvantaged parts of Limerick this year under the city's regeneration scheme, the government has said. Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:11:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/missing-seamen-search-wound-down-16113031.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/missing-seamen-search-wound-down-16113031.html?r=RSS The search for two fishermen who have been missing since their trawler sank off the Cork coast nearly three weeks ago is to be gradually wound down. Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/brian-odriscolls-wife-amy-huberman-to-attend-wales-game-16112902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/brian-odriscolls-wife-amy-huberman-to-attend-wales-game-16112902.html?r=RSS <p> They say you should never bring your work home. But on Sunday, Brian O'Driscoll will bring his wife to work. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:46:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-pm-well-send-an-invite-to-pope-but-only-if-he-wants-to-visit-16112901.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-pm-well-send-an-invite-to-pope-but-only-if-he-wants-to-visit-16112901.html?r=RSS <p> Taoiseach Enda Kenny said yesterday that the Government would only invite the Pope to Ireland if there is an indication he is definitely going to come. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:43:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-dies-as-car-bursts-into-flames-in-horror-smash-16112900.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-dies-as-car-bursts-into-flames-in-horror-smash-16112900.html?r=RSS <p> A young man who was visiting home from Australia was killed in a horrific crash with a lorry yesterday. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:42:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/salmonella-infections-linked-to-contaminated-watermelon-16112898.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/salmonella-infections-linked-to-contaminated-watermelon-16112898.html?r=RSS <p> Four people in Ireland have been infected with salmonella, in an outbreak that has already claimed one life in England. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:41:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/lookout-wore-scream-mask-as-drug-dealer-gunned-down-in-dublin-pub-16112897.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/lookout-wore-scream-mask-as-drug-dealer-gunned-down-in-dublin-pub-16112897.html?r=RSS <p> The lookout for a man who gunned down a notorious drug dealer in a packed pub wore a 'Scream'-style horror movie mask as he stood guard outside. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:40:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-police-officer-receives-pigs-head-in-post-16112880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-police-officer-receives-pigs-head-in-post-16112880.html?r=RSS <p> An investigation is underway after a garda was sent a pig's head in the post to his home. </p> Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:10:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/january-yields-35bn-euro-in-tax-16112612.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/january-yields-35bn-euro-in-tax-16112612.html?r=RSS More than 3.5 billion euro was collected in taxes last month, the latest exchequer figures show. Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gardai-workload-may-double-chief-16112574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gardai-workload-may-double-chief-16112574.html?r=RSS Gardai could be forced to double their workload as a result of a sudden staffing exodus, Commissioner Martin Callinan has warned. Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/swanseacork-ferry-service-to-close-16112505.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/swanseacork-ferry-service-to-close-16112505.html?r=RSS The Swansea-Cork ferry service is to close with the loss of 78 jobs. Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/lower-growth-raises-recession-fears-16112473.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/lower-growth-raises-recession-fears-16112473.html?r=RSS Ireland is staring down the barrel of another recession after the Central Bank more than halved forecasts for economic growth. Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/killers-accomplice-had-scream-mask-16112367.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/killers-accomplice-had-scream-mask-16112367.html?r=RSS 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. Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/prime-suspect-in-student-death-found-hanged-in-uk-16112317.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/prime-suspect-in-student-death-found-hanged-in-uk-16112317.html?r=RSS <p> The boyfriend and prime suspect in the murder of student Rudo Mawere in Dublin was found dead in a wooded area in the UK yesterday after an apparent suicide. </p> Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-pm-enda-kenny-to-review-closure-of-vatican-embassy-16112321.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-pm-enda-kenny-to-review-closure-of-vatican-embassy-16112321.html?r=RSS <p> Taoiseach Enda Kenny last night reassured Fine Gael backbenchers that the decision to close down Ireland's Vatican embassy would be reviewed. </p> Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fracking-criticised-over-pollution-and-health-risks-16112319.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fracking-criticised-over-pollution-and-health-risks-16112319.html?r=RSS <p> Fracking, the controversial process of extracting gas from rock deep underground, has come under intense scrutiny internationally due to growing concerns about health and environmental pollution. </p> Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/residents-come-out-in-force-against-mining-companys-gas-field-proposal-16112318.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/residents-come-out-in-force-against-mining-companys-gas-field-proposal-16112318.html?r=RSS <p> They gathered at the famous Ballroom of Romance in the border village of Glenfarne, Co Leitrim, but clearly it was a case of no love lost as local residents protested yesterday at mining company Tamboran Resources' latest announcement. </p> Republic of Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-held-after-shooting-incident-16112177.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-held-after-shooting-incident-16112177.html?r=RSS A man is being questioned by detectives after a shooting incident. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tds-fear-immigration-vote-backlash-16112024.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tds-fear-immigration-vote-backlash-16112024.html?r=RSS Over a third of TDs are afraid that speaking out about immigration rights could lose them electoral support, a new report has revealed. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-pressed-for-eu-referendum-16112010.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-pressed-for-eu-referendum-16112010.html?r=RSS President Michael D Higgins will be urged to take the unprecedented step of calling a referendum if the Government rules against a vote on the new European treaty. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ministers-order-on-gun-licensing-16111976.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ministers-order-on-gun-licensing-16111976.html?r=RSS Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has been asked for a report on gun licensing practices by senior officers in the force, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has revealed. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warmest-january-for-up-to-10-years-16111926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warmest-january-for-up-to-10-years-16111926.html?r=RSS January brought the warmest new year for five to 10 years in almost every part of the country, Met Eireann has revealed. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/10000-a-week-joining-dole-queues-16111910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/10000-a-week-joining-dole-queues-16111910.html?r=RSS More than 10,000 people have joined the dole queues every week since the beginning of the new year, the latest figures show. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tds-seek-european-treaty-referendum-16111906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tds-seek-european-treaty-referendum-16111906.html?r=RSS A group of left-wing TDs have threatened to petition the President to invoke a never-before-used Article in the Constitution to force a referendum on the new European treaty. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-held-after-cannabis-plants-raid-16111874.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-held-after-cannabis-plants-raid-16111874.html?r=RSS A man has been arrested after up to 100 cannabis plants were seized from a private house. Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/george-clooneys-link-to-titanic-carpets-revealed-16111732.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/george-clooneys-link-to-titanic-carpets-revealed-16111732.html?r=RSS <p> Hollywood A-lister George Clooney has an unusual connection to the Titanic. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:04:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/capsized-atlantic-rowers-family-tell-of-relief-after-rescue-16111731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/capsized-atlantic-rowers-family-tell-of-relief-after-rescue-16111731.html?r=RSS <p> The family of an Irish champion rower who was rescued from the Atlantic after his boat capsized was last night waiting anxiously to hear from him. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:02:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/doctor-misled-patients-with-salt-cave-therapy-inquiry-16111729.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/doctor-misled-patients-with-salt-cave-therapy-inquiry-16111729.html?r=RSS <p> A doctor who operated a 'salt cave', which he claimed could help patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis, has been found guilty of poor professional performance. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/bronze-bust-of-former-president-mary-mcaleese-to-grace-the-aras-16111730.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/bronze-bust-of-former-president-mary-mcaleese-to-grace-the-aras-16111730.html?r=RSS <p> A bronze bust of former president Mary McAleese is expected be installed in Dublin alongside those of her predecessors in the coming weeks. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/taxi-drivers-guns-legally-held-16111482.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/taxi-drivers-guns-legally-held-16111482.html?r=RSS A shotgun and rifle owned by a taxi driver who killed himself after opening fire on unarmed gardai were legally held, it has emerged. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:52:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/suicide-rate-higher-among-men-16111481.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/suicide-rate-higher-among-men-16111481.html?r=RSS Men are four times more at risk of committing suicide than women, official figures have shown, as a leading trade unionist appealed for more to be done to prevent work-related suicide. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:52:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/shrine-stolen-from-dublin-church-16111465.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/shrine-stolen-from-dublin-church-16111465.html?r=RSS A holy shrine which normally contains a relic of St Brigid has been stolen from a church as worshippers prepare for the patron saint's feast day. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:22:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/court-threat-over-european-treaty-16111442.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/court-threat-over-european-treaty-16111442.html?r=RSS The Government has been threatened with a major court battle if it refuses to put a new European treaty on budget rules to the people. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/women-better-qualified-than-men-16111415.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/women-better-qualified-than-men-16111415.html?r=RSS Women in Ireland are more likely to have higher qualifications than men - but work fewer hours and earn less, a new report has found. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/crime-watchdog-defers-retirement-16111378.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/crime-watchdog-defers-retirement-16111378.html?r=RSS The country's top white-collar crime watchdog has been forced to make a dramatic U-turn about retiring under intense pressure from the Cabinet. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/student-murder-suspect-found-dead-16111331.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/student-murder-suspect-found-dead-16111331.html?r=RSS The chief suspect in the murder of an African student found dead in a travel bag on a Dublin street is thought to have killed himself after fleeing to England. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sky-bringing-800-new-jobs-to-dublin-16111295.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sky-bringing-800-new-jobs-to-dublin-16111295.html?r=RSS Digital TV provider Sky has announced the creation of 800 jobs in Dublin. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/rowers-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-16111279.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/rowers-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-16111279.html?r=RSS Six rowers, including an Irish national, have been rescued from a life raft in the North Atlantic after their boat capsized. Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/murder-detectives-search-flat-in-hunt-for-bodyinbag-killer-16111141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/murder-detectives-search-flat-in-hunt-for-bodyinbag-killer-16111141.html?r=RSS <p> Irish detectives searched a flat last night as they investigated the killing of a woman found stuffed in a bag and dumped on a city street. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:45:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/notorious-paedophile-priest-left-laptop-with-280000-childporn-images-on-plane-16111137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/notorious-paedophile-priest-left-laptop-with-280000-childporn-images-on-plane-16111137.html?r=RSS <p> A paedophile priest was caught in possession of child pornography after accidentally leaving a laptop on a plane. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:35:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/frisky-horse-trainer-peter-casey-romps-home-after-win-16111136.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/frisky-horse-trainer-peter-casey-romps-home-after-win-16111136.html?r=RSS <p> It would be impolite to ask -- but then the smile filling horse trainer Peter Casey's face told its own story. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:34:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ship-rushes-to-save-six-oarsmen-drifting-on-life-raft-16111135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ship-rushes-to-save-six-oarsmen-drifting-on-life-raft-16111135.html?r=RSS <p> A cargo ship was rushing to the rescue of a champion Irish rower and five UK oarsmen early this morning adrift on a life raft in the North Atlantic after their rowboat capsized. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:33:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gunman-kills-himself-after-firing-seven-shots-at-unarmed-gardai-16111134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gunman-kills-himself-after-firing-seven-shots-at-unarmed-gardai-16111134.html?r=RSS <p> A man shot himself dead last night after opening fire on two unarmed garda officers when his van was stopped as part of a routine patrol. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:31:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gardai-say-man-admitted-killing-rugby-player-16111143.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gardai-say-man-admitted-killing-rugby-player-16111143.html?r=RSS <p> The man charged with murdering rugby player Shane Geoghegan allegedly admitted to the shooting during garda interviews, a court heard yesterday. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-golfer-padraig-harrington-in-takeoff-scare-as-jet-jolts-to-halt-on-runway-16111142.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-golfer-padraig-harrington-in-takeoff-scare-as-jet-jolts-to-halt-on-runway-16111142.html?r=RSS <p> Irish golf legend Padraig Harrington and his caddie were among more than 200 plane passengers who were at the centre of a take-off scare in dense fog. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sailors-cast-adrift-in-atlantic-16111099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sailors-cast-adrift-in-atlantic-16111099.html?r=RSS Six sailors, including an Irish national, are adrift in a life raft in the North Atlantic after their rowing boat capsized, coastguards have said. Republic of Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-stopped-by-gardai-shoots-self-16111050.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-stopped-by-gardai-shoots-self-16111050.html?r=RSS A man has shot himself after being being stopped by a garda patrol car and opening fire on officers. Republic of Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ryanair-delivers-profits-upgrade-16110747.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ryanair-delivers-profits-upgrade-16110747.html?r=RSS Ryanair's profit hopes continued to climb after December's benign weather helped the airline deliver a 13% rise in quarterly revenues. Republic of Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:00 +0000