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Crashed plane 'had engine problems'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:06 +0000

Problems have been identified with one of the engines on a plane which crashed a year ago in thick fog at Cork Airport, accident investigators said.

Athlete politician joins Fine Gael

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:06 +0000

Athlete turned politician Senator Eamonn Coghlan has joined Fine Gael as he bids to force fitness on to the school curriculum.

Woman quizzed over McNally murder

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Detectives investigating the murder of drug dealer Alan McNally have arrested a woman.

Airport emergency jet lands safely

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:44:23 +0000

A passenger jet carrying 175 people was forced to make an emergency landing when its wheels failed to retract on take off.

Arson killing of boy: File for DPP

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:53:06 +0000

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.

Madonna to give concert in Dublin

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:34:16 +0000

Madonna is to play Dublin as part of her upcoming world tour.

Paisley treated in intensive care

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:13:02 +0000

The Rev Ian Paisley is undergoing treatment in intensive care after being admitted to hospital with heart problems.

Man arrested over body in ditch

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:07 +0000

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of father-of-one Ciaran Noonan.

Report warns of 'welfare failures'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:43:08 +0000

Low-income households are struggling to meet a basic standard of living.

Maze group chairman to be appointed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:06 +0000

A chairman for the group redeveloping the former Maze prison site is to be appointed soon, the First Minister said.

Ailing Paisley in intensive care

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:33:01 +0000

The Rev Ian Paisley is in intensive care after suffering acute cardiac problems.

Two held over murder of drug lord

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:18:40 +0000

Two men have been arrested over the gangland murder of one of Ireland's most notorious drug lords.

Court cases to face time limits

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:43:09 +0000

Northern Ireland's courts are to face time limits for the handling of cases in a bid to tackle major delays in the justice system, it has been announced.

Fresh arrest over boy's arson death

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:43:00 +0000

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 'should join Commonwealth'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:13 +0000

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 'should join Commonwealth'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:12 +0000

The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as Britain celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Tom Elliott has said.

Concern over school toilet training

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:43:03 +0000

More children are starting school in Northern Ireland before they are toilet trained, a study has revealed.

Men quizzed over murder in brawl

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:27:56 +0000

Two men are being questioned over the murder of a man beaten and stabbed to death.