2014-09-29 Ireland More Top Stories

  The Nation   

2 children dead, 15 hurt in Dutch stunt truck accident  The Nation
AMSTERDAM : Two children were killed and at least 15 injured on Sunday when a giant pick-up truck span out of control and drove into the audience while attempting to perform a stunt demonstration in the eastern Dutch town of Haaksbergen, local media ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Health

  The Star Democrat   

Relay for Life Donegal had the highest survivor participation in Europe this year  Highland Radio
It's been confirmed that Relay for Life Donegal raised just over 150,000 euro this year, bringing total monies raised since the first Relay in 2012 to over 800,000. At a function this weekend to announce the final figure, the organising committee and Irish Cancer ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Science

  Irish Examiner   

A diver in her 70s has set herself a 'Mission Blue'  Irish Examiner
IT has been 60 years since Dr Sylvia Earle's first dive, but her memories of it are as clear as those blue waters all those years ago. “It was in the Gulf of Mexico, about five miles off the coast of Florida,” says the 78-year-old. “It was such a joy to actually realise ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Sports

  New York Daily News   

Europe wins Ryder Cup, holds on to trophy with dominant win over U.S.  New York Daily News
GLENEAGLES, Scotland — Europe continued its domination of the United States with a 16 ½- 11 ½ victory in the Ryder Cup Sunday, leaving the Americans to watch the other team celebrate for the eighth time in the last 10 competitions. Jamie Donaldson hit ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Entertainment

  Irish Independent   

Kodaline surprise fans with Galway pub gig alongside London Grammar  Irish Independent
Anita McSorley. Published 28/09/2014 | 13:34. 0 Comments; Share. Jonny Quinn from 'Snow Patrol' and Kodaline' band members (from left) Vinny May, Steve Garrigan Jason Boland and Mark Prendergast at the launch of 'Guinness Amplify', a major new ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Technology

  Irish Independent   

Minecraft next-gen: Built for a ton of fun  Irish Independent
Ronan Price Twitter · Email. Published 28/09/2014 | 22:57. 0 Comments; Share. Minecraft for Xbox One and PS4. TWO billion euro for a game? Even compared to the silly money being thrown around by the likes of Facebook, the €2bn Microsoft plunked down ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Business

  Irish Independent   

IBEC urges cut in top tax rate  Irish Independent
HALF of all taxpayers would benefit from a cut in the top rate of income tax, employers body IBEC said. Share. Go To. Comments. It disputed recent findings by a left-leaning think tank which it said "were factually incorrect and technically flawed". Think-tank ...

2014-09-29 Ireland Ireland

  Irish Independent   

Hogan denies claim he knew of €40m Irish Water costs  Irish Independent
Former Environment Minister Phil Hogan last night rejected claims that he approved payments of more than €40 million to consultants employed by Irish Water. Share. Go To. Comments. Ireland's EU Commissioner designate said he approved an overall ...

2014-09-29 Ireland World

  Irish Independent   

Hong Kong democracy protests grow  Irish Independent
Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have escalated, a day after demonstrators upset over Beijing's decision to limit political reforms defied onslaughts of tear gas and appeals from the territory's top leader to go home. Share. Go To. Comments. With rumours ...