Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from July 2009:
A COLLAPSE in imports was reflected in a drop of '1.6bn in the national balance of payments deficit for the first quarter of the year, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Balance of payments deficit falls by '1.6bn A COLLAPSE in imports was reflected in a drop of '1.6bn in the national balance of payments deficit for the first quarter of the year, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed yesterday. The collapse in imports was ...
HOUSES for new buyers are the most affordable they have been since 1996, a new survey indicates.
Jul 01, 2009 ... First-time buyers can get the best value in 13 years HOUSES for new buyers are the most affordable they have been since 1996, a new survey indicates. It now takes 14pc of a first-time buyer couple's income to service a mortgage compared with 26pc at the ...
Bank Zachodni WBK, Allied Irish Bank's Polish arm, has a stake in Autostrada Wielkopolksa, the company which is building an east-west motorway in Poland backed by '1bn funding from Europe.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Polish AIB holds stake in motorway Bank Zachodni WBK, Allied Irish Bank's Polish arm, has a stake in AutostradaWielkopolksa, the company which is building an east-west motorway in Poland backed by '1bn funding from Europe. It is understood that Zachodni ...
EXPLORATION group Aminex yesterday announced a new placing and open offer to shareholders aimed at raising a total of up to $14.45m ('10.3m).
Jul 01, 2009 ... Aminex aims to raise '10.3m EXPLORATION group Aminex yesterday announced a new placing and open offer to shareholders aimed at raising a total of up to $14.45m ('10.3m). The placing will raise a total of $11.45m with the open offer aimed at raising a further $3m, the ...
Publican Mark Grainger plans to begin construction work on a '6m redevelopment of the family's Sheaf O'Wheat pub in Coolock Village, on Dublin's northside within the next nine months.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Cheaper building costs spur publican to start '6m project Publican Mark Grainger plans to begin construction work on a '6m redevelopment of the family's Sheaf O'Wheat pub in Coolock Village, on Dublin's northside within the next nine months. This follows the granting ...
THE total amount of money owed on mortgages fell for the third month in a row in May.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Home loan redemptions exceed new lending THE total amount of money owed on mortgages fell for the third month in a row in May. Some '148.2bn is outstanding on mortgages, but this is down by '18m on the April figure, according to the new statistics from the Central ...
SPREAD betting specialist WorldSpreads Group yesterday reported a 40pc increase in operating profits to '4.6m for the year to the end of March.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A '4.6m sure bet at WorldSpreads SPREAD betting specialist WorldSpreads Group yesterday reported a 40pc increase in operating profits to '4.6m for the year to the end of March. The spread betting firm enjoyed the benefits of huge market volatility over the last part ...
A YOUNG teacher was so terrified of "a creepy" campaign of harassment by her ex-boyfriend she installed a panic button in her home, a court heard yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Court told fear of ex-boyfriend led teacher to hit panic button A YOUNG teacher was so terrified of "a creepy" campaign of harassment by her ex-boyfriend she installed a panic button in her home, a court heard yesterday. Grainne Barry (35) told yesterday how she ...
A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen told his business partner in a '2.25m property deal that unzoned lands which were to be bought by a partnership the men were involved in would be "rezoned in a matter of weeks".
Jul 01, 2009 ... Cowen's former running mate 'gave assurance on land zoning' A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen told his business partner in a '2.25m property deal that unzoned lands which were to be bought by a partnership the men were involved in would be "rezoned ...
NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of allegations of child abuse against them -- even if unproven -- could face the sack in future.
Jul 01, 2009 ... teaching applicants will be grilled on abuse allegations NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of allegations of child abuse against them -- even if unproven -- could face the sack in future. The tough approach follows legal advice which says that ...
CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The big squeeze Historic slump as fearful shoppers slash spending across the board CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income. Worried householders, hit by unemployment, ...
CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income.
Jul 01, 2009 ... It's the big squeeze as spending is slashed Shoppers cut back across the board in historic slump CASH-strapped consumers are putting an unprecedented squeeze on spending that has helped wipe '5.5bn off the national income. Worried householders, hit by ...
FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Findings of misconduct against solicitors treble FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, an ...
FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Findings of misconduct against solicitors nearly treble FINDINGS of misconduct against solicitors have almost trebled in less than three years as the economic downturn exposes sharp practices by some members of the legal profession. The Solicitors Disciplinary ...
GARDA crime experts of any rank will soon be able to give evidence about a suspect's membership of an organised criminal gang during a trial.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Evidence on gang links to be given by any garda Changes in Crime Bill draw criticism GARDA crime experts of any rank will soon be able to give evidence about a suspect's membership of an organised criminal gang during a trial. The controversial measure is ...
A FORMER Fianna Fail councillor and mayor yesterday became the first politician in the country to be sentenced in a criminal court under new ethics laws.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Ex-mayor is first politician sentenced under ethics law A FORMER Fianna Fail councillor and mayor yesterday became the first politician in the country to be sentenced in a criminal court under new ethics laws. Patrick O'Donoghue, a prominent Co Kerry hotelier, was ...
Irish people are living longer than ever before.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Grey army goes on the march as figures show we're living longer Irish people are living longer than ever before. New figures for 2006 show that the death rate for people aged between 65 and 74 fell from 30 deaths in 1996 in to 19 deaths per 1,000 of general ...
Independent inspectors will make unannounced visits to public and private nursing homes under sweeping new powers being introduced from today -- and they will be able to force the closure of homes that fail to meet strict standards.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Independent inspectors to spot-check HSE care homes Independent inspectors will make unannounced visits to public and private nursing homes under sweeping new powers being introduced from today -- and they will be able to force the closure of homes that fail to meet strict ...
HOSPITAL consultants who earned an average of '127,000 each in private fees from VHI last year -- on top of generous public salaries -- are to have their fees cut by 5pc by the insurer from today.
Jul 01, 2009 ... VHI hopes to slash costs by '15m with 5pc doctors' fee cut HOSPITAL consultants who earned an average of '127,000 each in private fees from VHI last year -- on top of generous public salaries -- are to have their fees cut by 5pc by the insurer from today. The cut in ...
Mobile home owners will be spared from having to pay the new '200 tax on holiday homes and second houses.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Gormley does U-turn on mobile home tax Mobile home owners will be spared from having to pay the new '200 tax on holiday homes and second houses. Environment Minister John Gormley will perform a minor U-turn on his plan to bring in the tax by exempting mobile homes ...
THE heartbroken parents of a GAA star killed in a tragic road accident stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other mourners at his funeral mass yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Sad farewell to man of 'great integrity' THE heartbroken parents of a GAA star killed in a tragic road accident stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other mourners at his funeral mass yesterday. Local priest Fr James Hammel said Ciaran Shannon's influence went ...
HELP is at hand for homeowners experiencing unwelcome house guests.
Jul 01, 2009 ... State body launches a helpline for bats HELP is at hand for homeowners experiencing unwelcome house guests. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will today launch a freefone helpline advising people how to manage bat roosts in their homes. The ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has hinted at sharp cuts in social welfare across the board in a bid to balance the national books.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Taoiseach signals sharp cut in social welfare benefits TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has hinted at sharp cuts in social welfare across the board in a bid to balance the national books. Mr Cowen repeatedly refused to rule out reductions in benefit payments as the State ...
EMPLOYERS have threatened to lay off thousands of electricians if they take part in a national strike next week.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Electricians get warning about stoppage threat EMPLOYERS have threatened to lay off thousands of electricians if they take part in a national strike next week. Electrical contracting bosses have warned 4,500 employees they may be put on temporary protective notice if ...
DUBLIN Port may be hit by a major strike on Friday in a row over job losses and pay cuts of up to 18pc, writes Anne-Marie Walsh.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Strike chaos looms at city port in job-loss row DUBLIN Port may be hit by a major strike on Friday in a row over job losses and pay cuts of up to 18pc, writes Anne-Marie Walsh. A union has served notice of industrial action on Marine Terminals in a dispute over the ...
FOREIGN workers lost their jobs faster than anyone else in the workforce once the economic crisis hit, a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals.
Jul 01, 2009 ... One-fifth of unemployed FOREIGN workers lost their jobs faster than anyone else in the workforce once the economic crisis hit, a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals. As was the case in Spain and the ...
NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of past allegations of child abuse against them -- even if these were unproven -- could face the sack in future.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Teaching position applicants to face grilling on abuse NEWLY appointed teachers who fail to disclose details of past allegations of child abuse against them -- even if these were unproven -- could face the sack in future. The tough approach follows legal advice which ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has hinted at sharp cuts in social welfare across the board in a bid to balance the national books.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Cowen signals sharp cut in social welfare benefits TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has hinted at sharp cuts in social welfare across the board in a bid to balance the national books. Mr Cowen repeatedly refused to rule out reductions in benefit payments as the State struggles ...
FOREIGN workers lost their jobs faster than anyone else in the workforce once the economic crisis hit, a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals.
Jul 01, 2009 ... One-fifth of jobless are foreigners FOREIGN workers lost their jobs faster than anyone else in the workforce once the economic crisis hit, a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals. As was the case in Spain and the ...
The Government is spending the best part of '1m on pro-EU information campaigns ahead of the second Lisbon Treaty referendum.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Pro-EU drive to cost '1m ahead of new vote The Government is spending the best part of '1m on pro-EU information campaigns ahead of the second Lisbon Treaty referendum. Launching a new EU information website, Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said it will be the ...
IRAQ has declared yesterday's withdrawal of American combat troops from its cities a moment of national triumph. Baghdad celebrated the crucial milestone on the way to a full US withdrawal in 2011 as National Sovereignty Day.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Iraq must fill the void with new masterplan IRAQ has declared yesterday's withdrawal of American combat troops from its cities a moment of national triumph. Baghdad celebrated the crucial milestone on the way to a full US withdrawal in 2011 as National Sovereignty Day. ...
INTERNATIONAL investors are back running their slide rules over Irish commercial property again -- holding out hope that the market could begin to bounce back in the next few months.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Market may rebound with e41.6m boost INTERNATIONAL investors are back running their slide rules over Irish commercial property again -- holding out hope that the market could begin to bounce back in the next few months. The CB Richard Ellis 2009 mid-year property ...
SOCIAL justice campaigner Sr Stanislaus Kennedy has called on her religious order to face its financial responsibilities to the victims of institutional abuse with a "generous spirit".
Jul 01, 2009 ... Order must now pay for pain of the past, says Sister Stanislaus I'd no idea of these abuse crimes, says campaigner SOCIAL justice campaigner Sr Stanislaus Kennedy has called on her religious order to face its financial responsibilities to the victims of institutional ...
ONLY a handful of children who came to Ireland without their parents are living in residential care that is subject to independent inspection, a Dail committee heard yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Warning on lack of protection for 'lone' immigrant children ONLY a handful of children who came to Ireland without their parents are living in residential care that is subject to independent inspection, a Dail committee heard yesterday. Children's ...
ONLY a handful of children who came to Ireland without their parents are living in residential care that is subject to independent inspection, a Dail committee heard yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Warning on lack of protection for 'lone' immigrant children ONLY a handful of children who came to Ireland without their parents are living in residential care that is subject to independent inspection, a Dail committee heard yesterday. Children's Ombudsman Emily ...
DUBLIN Port may be hit by a major strike on Friday in a row over job losses and pay cuts of up to 18pc.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Port chaos looms if strike action goes ahead DUBLIN Port may be hit by a major strike on Friday in a row over job losses and pay cuts of up to 18pc. A union has served notice of industrial action on Marine Terminals in a dispute over the way it selected workers for ...
EMPLOYERS have threatened to lay off thousands of electricians if they take part in a national strike next week.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Electricians warned over strike threat EMPLOYERS have threatened to lay off thousands of electricians if they take part in a national strike next week. Electrical contracting bosses have warned 4,500 employees they may be put on temporary protective notice if they ...
AS with most conflicts, great and small, there are three sides to the dispute between GAA players and administrators: the GPA side, the Croke Park side and the actual side.
Jul 01, 2009 ... punch and judy show can be solved by crack team AS with most conflicts, great and small, there are three sides to the dispute between GAA players and administrators: the GPA side, the Croke Park side and the actual side. Both the GPA and Croke Park are ...
THE tranquil setting of Cork Golf Club on Monday offered a welcome haven to the officers of 23 clubs who played in the Southern Region qualifying round of the ALLIANZ-IRISH INDEPENDENT Executive Trophy.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Lee Valley combine for genuine team effort THE tranquil setting of Cork Golf Club on Monday offered a welcome haven to the officers of 23 clubs who played in the Southern Region qualifying round of the ALLIANZ-IRISH INDEPENDENT Executive Trophy. Captains, lady ...
In Limerick talented sportsmen are pulled in more different directions than perhaps any other county.
Jul 01, 2009 ... O'Sullivan glad to profit from Limerick's shared wealth In Limerick talented sportsmen are pulled in more different directions than perhaps any other county. Rugby, hurling, Gaelic football and soccer, not always in that order, draw from largely the same pool of young ...
WITH the series dead and South Africa already thinking ahead to the Tri Nations, we knew there would be an inevitable fall-off in intensity this week but, seriously, how low can you go?
Jul 01, 2009 ... Safari tales almost too much to bear Things sadder than the Lions in 'dead-rubber week' WITH the series dead and South Africa already thinking ahead to the Tri Nations, we knew there would be an inevitable fall-off in intensity this week but, seriously, how low can ...
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL'S Lions career has produced incredible highs and crushing lows but, while everyone (including the player himself) assumed the 2009 tour to South Africa would be the 30-year-old's last, there may yet be another chapter to this story.
Jul 01, 2009 ... BRIAN O'DRISCOLL'S Lions career has produced incredible highs and crushing lows but, while everyone (including the player himself) assumed the 2009 tour to South Africa would be the 30-year-old's last, there may yet be another chapter to this story. In 2001, the 22-year-old ...
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL flies home from South Africa today but the 30-year-old has not ruled out playing for the Lions again and had a parting shot at South Africa coach Peter De Villiers who he labelled "despicable" and "a disgrace".
Jul 01, 2009 ... BRIAN O'DRISCOLL flies home from South Africa today but the 30-year-old has not ruled out playing for the Lions again and had a parting shot at South Africa coach Peter De Villiers who he labelled "despicable" and "a disgrace". The Ireland centre was ruled out of the tour with ...
There are some things you should just never, ever do. You don't pull a lion's tail, you don't go swimming with sharks while carrying a lump of raw meat and you should never, ever, under any circumstances walk down the streets of Limerick wearing a Leinster jersey.
Jul 02, 2009 ... And the nominee for a Darwin award ... THE JUDGE HAS A POINT There are some things you should just never, ever do. You don't pull a lion's tail, you don't go swimming with sharks while carrying a lump of raw meat and you should never, ever, under any circumstances ...
EUROPEAN interest rates are at an historic low but markets are pricing in a rise as soon as March or April, Bank of Ireland economist Dan McLaughlin said.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Interest rates at historic low but markets pricing in hike for 2010 EUROPEAN interest rates are at an historic low but markets are pricing in a rise as soon as March or April, Bank of Ireland economist Dan McLaughlin said. The European Central Bank meets today and is ...
IRISH manufacturing activity contracted again during the month of June, but while the pace of decline was sharp, it was less pronounced than in earlier months, a new survey showed yesterday.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Manufacturing contracts but pace is slowing IRISH manufacturing activity contracted again during the month of June, but while the pace of decline was sharp, it was less pronounced than in earlier months, a new survey showed yesterday. NCB said the latest Markit ...
A recent spate of legal actions by developers, banks and investors could undermine the efforts by the Government and the financial authorities to protect the banking system and provide the funds which will protect hundreds of thousands of jobs and even more people's livelihoods.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Pre-NAMA legal actions could hurt banks A recent spate of legal actions by developers, banks and investors could undermine the efforts by the Government and the financial authorities to protect the banking system and provide the funds which will protect hundreds of thousands of ...
MOST consumers fear that we have yet to experience the worst of the financial crisis, a new survey carried out for Standard Life indicates.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Worry for consumers as most feel the worst is yet to come MOST consumers fear that we have yet to experience the worst of the financial crisis, a new survey carried out for Standard Life indicates. This contradicts the consumer confidence index which earlier this week ...
Public service pay should be cut to private sector levels, the chief executive of Forfas said yesterday.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Public service pay must be cut to private sector levels -- Forfas Public service pay should be cut to private sector levels, the chief executive of Forfas said yesterday. Martin Cronin, who heads up the Government advisory body on enterprise, said that tackling the ...
PENSIONS funds, which had disastrous returns last year, have shot up by 11.4pc in the past three months, a new survey shows.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Irish pension funds show 11.4pc rise PENSIONS funds, which had disastrous returns last year, have shot up by 11.4pc in the past three months, a new survey shows. Last year, Irish pension funds were the worst-performing in the western world, with more than a third of ...
THE growth of soccer into a multi-billion euro industry makes it vulnerable to criminal activities, including money laundering, match fixing, trafficking of players and drug smuggling, a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) says.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Soccer, where the goal is to make crime pay THE growth of soccer into a multi-billion euro industry makes it vulnerable to criminal activities, including money laundering, match fixing, trafficking of players and drug smuggling, a new report from the Organisation for Economic ...
A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and a former Offaly GAA football manager have settled their multi-million euro damages action in the High Court after their former business partners claimed they made "secret profits" from four land deals in Offaly.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Pair settle action over 'secret land deal profits' claim A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and a former Offaly GAA football manager have settled their multi-million euro damages action in the High Court after their former business partners claimed ...
A MAN who bought an apartment with his former partner has lost a court bid aimed at securing his share of the '300,000 proceeds of its sale.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Father loses his fight for share of flat sale cash A MAN who bought an apartment with his former partner has lost a court bid aimed at securing his share of the '300,000 proceeds of its sale. The man claimed he was entitled to orders requiring Brian P Doyle, trading ...
A MAN who bought an apartment with his former partner has lost a court bid aimed at securing his share of the '300,000 proceeds of its sale.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Father loses battle for share of flat sale cash A MAN who bought an apartment with his former partner has lost a court bid aimed at securing his share of the '300,000 proceeds of its sale. The man and woman had jointly purchased the apartment in Blanchardstown, ...
A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and a former Offaly GAA football manager have settled their multi-million euro damages action in the High Court after their former business partners claimed they made "secret profits" from four land deals in Offaly.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Pair settle action over 'secret land deal profits' A FORMER general election running mate of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and a former Offaly GAA football manager have settled their multi-million euro damages action in the High Court after their former business partners claimed they ...
NON-national dole cheats defrauded millions of euro from the Exchequer by flying into the country once a month to sign on.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Fraudsters flew in to claim dole payments Non-nationals cheated the State out of millions of euro NON-national dole cheats defrauded millions of euro from the Exchequer by flying into the country once a month to sign on. New figures obtained by the Irish ...
EASTERN European dole cheats defrauded millions of euro from the Exchequer by flying into the country once a month to sign on.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Fraudsters flew in to claim dole payments Non-nationals cheated the State out of millions in benefit money EASTERN European dole cheats defrauded millions of euro from the Exchequer by flying into the country once a month to sign on. New figures obtained by ...
THE Catholic Church said yesterday that lay people will celebrate church services "more frequently" in the future as vocations fall.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Laity stand in for priests as vocations plummet THE Catholic Church said yesterday that lay people will celebrate church services "more frequently" in the future as vocations fall. A sacristan in Ardfinnan in south Tipperary has been leading services all week in the ...
THE Catholic Church said yesterday that the incidence of lay people celebrating church services is set to occur "more frequently" as vocations fall.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Mass exodus has laity standing in for priests THE Catholic Church said yesterday that the incidence of lay people celebrating church services is set to occur "more frequently" as vocations fall. A sacristan in Ardfinnan in south Tipperary has been leading services ...
THE weekend Lotto jackpot is heading for '2.5m after last night's draw failed to produce a winner.
Jul 02, 2009 ... No winner of '2m midweek Lotto jackpot THE weekend Lotto jackpot is heading for '2.5m after last night's draw failed to produce a winner. The numbers were 5, 11, 17, 24, 27 and 42. The bonus was 33. The jackpot was '2m. There was no winner of the top ...
A TEACHER applied the nickname 'Psycho' to her ex-boyfriend in a notebook she kept about alleged incidents of harassment.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Ex-boyfriend given 'Psycho' label, court told A TEACHER applied the nickname 'Psycho' to her ex-boyfriend in a notebook she kept about alleged incidents of harassment. Grainne Barry (35) told Cork Circuit Criminal Court that she applied the nickname "so I could cope" ...
A TEACHER applied the nickname 'Psycho' to her ex-boyfriend in a notebook she kept about alleged incidents of harassment.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Ex-boyfriend referred to as 'Psycho', court hears A TEACHER applied the nickname 'Psycho' to her ex-boyfriend in a notebook she kept about alleged incidents of harassment. Grainne Barry (35) told Cork Circuit Criminal Court that she applied the nickname "so I could ...
Mortgage lenders will be banned from going directly to the High Court to seize homes from hard-pressed homeowners, write Fionnan Sheahan and Dearbhail McDonald.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Mortgage lenders get High Court restriction Mortgage lenders will be banned from going directly to the High Court to seize homes from hard-pressed homeowners, write Fionnan Sheahan and Dearbhail McDonald. In a move that will benefit homeowners, Justice Minister Dermot ...
Garda profilers have already started plotting the downfall of the country's most dangerous crime lords as sweeping new gang laws are about to come into effect.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Detectives prepare to swoop on gangland kingpins Garda profilers have already started plotting the downfall of the country's most dangerous crime lords as sweeping new gang laws are about to come into effect. Specially assigned garda profilers in Limerick and Dublin ...
THE weekend Lotto jackpot is heading for '2.5m after last night's draw failed to produce a winner.
Jul 02, 2009 ... No lucky winner of '2m midweek Lotto jackpot THE weekend Lotto jackpot is heading for '2.5m after last night's draw failed to produce a winner. The numbers were 5, 11, 17, 24, 27 and 42. The bonus was 33. The jackpot was '2m. There was no winner of the top ...