Person: Hugh Byrne

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Man smashed up car with axe, set it on fire, and then watched it burn

An axe was used to smash up a car and the attacker then set it on fire and sat back into his own vehicle to watch it burn and yesterday the culprit was given a three-year suspended jail term for the arson.

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Junior kingpin Dunbar Cyclist of the Year

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Student ‘most probably’ took cyanide and died

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Donegal defeat Longford and go to top of table

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Louth advance to Nicky Rackard Cup final

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Narrow margin for Monaghan

O’Gorman bids to beat odds

PD newcomer Colm O’Gorman pays little heed to predictions as he looks to upset the status quo, writes Political Reporter Áine Kerr.

Tue, 08 May, 2007

Crescent enjoy comprehensive derby cup victory

CRESCENT Comprehensive came from behind to beat Ard Scoil Rís in their Munster Schools Junior Cup clash on the back pitch at Thomond Park.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2007

Irish referees are making their mark

THE continued progress of Ireland’s referees at international level was emphasised this week

Fri, 10 Jan, 2003

Friars has Derry on air

Cork City 0 Derry City 1

Sat, 05 Oct, 2002

Hurling manager aims to score for Fianna Fail

It is rare that a politician, fighting his first election, knocks on a door canvassing for votes and is asked for his autograph.

Mon, 13 May, 2002

Southeast gets new coastguard helicopter

The southeast is to get a new 24-hour Coastguard helicopter service from July 1.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2002

FAI Cup: Harps and Dundalk draw

Dundalk 1 Finn Harps 1

Thu, 07 Feb, 2002

IFA could buy sugar beet interests says minister

Junior Marine Minister, Hugh Byrne has said Irish Sugar should sell their interests to the IFA in an attempt to resolve the current sugar beet dispute.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2001

Eircom League: FAI move quickly to end future jersey disputes

The FAI has moved quickly to ensure the farcical scenes that caused last night's eircom Premier Division clash between Derry City and Shelbourne to be delayed by 35 mins do not happen again.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2001

Eircom League: Shels draw with Derry City

Shels' midfielder Peter Hutton was given a roasting by the Brandywell crowd

Thu, 22 Nov, 2001

Irish experts to examine Kuwait fish kill

Ireland is sending a team of experts to Kuwait to investigate what caused more than 1,000 tonnes of fish to be washed ashore.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2001

Paisley Jr accuses Byrne of 'racist' foot and mouth comments

The DUP's Ian Paisley Jr has called on Minister of State Hugh Byrne to withdraw comments he made last week.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001

Record number of foot and mouth cases confirmed

British Agriculture Minister Nick Brown says he is absolutely certain the foot and mouth crisis is under control, despite a record 25 cases being confirmed today.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2001

Britain responds to foot and mouth criticism

Britain has responded to Irish criticism of its handling of the Foot and Mouth outbreak.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2001

Byrne: Britain is now the leper of Europe

Hugh Byrne, the Minister of State at the Department of the Marine, has launched a scathing attack on the British Government for its handling of the foot and mouth crisis.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2001

Calls for extreme measures around the country

Junior Marine Minister Hugh Byrne has called for drastic new measures to be implemented to combat the spread of foot and mouth disease.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2001

Plans unveiled for shellfish industry

A two-and-a-half million pound plan has been unveiled to get our shellfish industry back on its feet after a devastating wave of so-called red tide.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2001

Minister rejects salmon fears

As Europe grapples with the BSE disaster, the Government is now trying to prevent speculation about the quality of Irish salmon.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2001