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Irish protest Sarkozy visit
Hundreds protested in Dublin yesterday as French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Ireland. Demonstrators gathered outside government offices to protest comments made last week by Sarkozy that, in effect, called... Sarkozy in Dublin to understand Lisbon issues
The French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is returning home after meeting politicians and lobby groups for and against the Lisbon Treaty in Dublin.At a joint news conference with Mr Cowen at Government Buildings, Mr... 'No blacks, no dogs,no Gypsies'
Here in the UK we've just had Roma and Gypsy History Month and some people for the first time had a chance to engage with the rich cultural background of Roma, Gypsy and other traveller groups. The racism that these groups are often subject to is not just from individuals but... Mr Vegas Braces For Summer Break
The temperature is rising. And there is no doubt that the summer is set to be scorching with the heat of dancehall star Mr. Vegas. Mr. Vegas is aiming to take over the Summer of 2008 with a heavy line-up including, tours, new music, festivities and appearances. Already...'Father' Tim Russert: Irish Catholicism and American Journalism
Another good piece of journalism from Poynter Institute's Roy Peter Clark. When asked if he thinks first any of the writing tools he introduced before he write. His answer, obviously is no. "I turn to a tool when I need it. I use the tools, they don't use...Irish Town Honors His Goatness
" "King Puck" is one of the last regents of Ireland, though his reign is a short one -- from August 10 to 12 every year. Nevertheless, the small Irish town of Killorglin (about 100 km. from Cork) has been crowing...Turtles return home after UK stay
Two stranded endangered turtles were released into the sea on UK coast after they landed British coastline sometime back."Two loggerhead turtles, which were washed up on the south-west UK coast this winter, have been flown to Gran Canaria... The world’s biggest Viking ship reconstruction turns home. The 2nd half of ...
VIKING SHIP LEAVES DUBLIN TOMORROW MORNINGThe 61 members of the crew on the 30-metre long “Sea Stallion from Glendalough” are sure to get soaking wet already in the middle of Dublin Harbour tomorrow morning. ... 50 years of Ireland's involvement with peacekeeping overseas
I am sure that many of you will be surprised to learn that the Republic Of Ireland has soldiers operating in a number of different countries including Chad and that a total of 86 Irish soldiers have died in the service of the United Nations since 1960.Since joining the United...Taoiseach refuses to rule out second Lisbon vote
Irish leader Brian Cowen has said that eh hasn't ruled out holding another referendum on the Lisbon refirm treaty, which was voted down in a vote two weeks ago, sending the EU into a panic. Ireland was the only... Britain faces calls for UFO inquiry
The silly season has arrived. First there is a "complicated" crop circle and now soldiers are seeing UFOs."The British ministry of defence today faced calls to launch an official inquiry into a series of UFO... Lisbon Treaty - Survey highlights strong No campaign
There is no doubting the fact that Irish people, in general, are in favour of EU membership which explains why the politicians were so shocked by the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. The Eurobarometer telephone poll... Sarkozy blames Mandelson for Irish 'No' vote in EU summit outburst
Nicolas Sarkozy has blamed the Irish voting 'no' in the EU treaty vote on Peter Mandelson, the current British Commissioner of the European Union for Trade. Sarkozy also blamed the world's starving children on... More troubles for EU as Czech Republic dithers over Lisbon ratification
In what won't come as a surprise to many EU-watchers, the Czech Republic may become the second country to fail to ratify the Lisbon treaty.It was always on the cards that after the Irish, the Czechs would also throw the proverbial spanner in the works. And it seems only now -... Lisbon Treaty: EU meets to address Irish No vote
Don't be bullied! Irish voices sing out! Save us all from the war mongers!–EXCERPT: "Mr Sarkozy's Czech counterpart, Vaclav Klaus, whose signature is needed for the treaty's approval, has broken ranks by calling...
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