Abducted Irish priest now missing 4 weeks today in Philippines

Father Sinnott, a Colombian priest based in Pagadian in the Philippines, was abducted and held for ransom exactly 4 weeks ago today. Father Sinnott was born in Co. Wexford in Ireland and is 79 years old.  He underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2005 and...

Minsky's Alternative to NAMA'S Gombeen Ireland - Part 2

Thus, the huge pools of gombeen wealth, which are glorified by the economic charlatans who dominate the Irish media, designate NAMA and cutbacks as being  “helpful” and “essential” to the Irish  economy's well being. The entire reason why...

Minsky's Alternative to NAMA'S Gombeen Ireland

The Irish  Government is currently forcing legislation through the Irish parliament quickly, with plans for a National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), which will operate as an independent commercial entity to absorb all of the toxic banking debts in Ireland. This...

That's another fine mess ! - hapless criminals are captured.

Remember Laurel & Hardy ( if you are old enough). Catchphrase - That's another fine mess you got me into ! Well it was re-enacted today in Dublin's Dawson St.; three would-be criminals, armed with a shotgun, entered a jewellers shop to rob it. The...

Dog play areas in Dublin, Ireland

Following success of the trial of a dedicated dog area in Marlay Park in Dublin, Ireland the City Councils are planning to build a number of play areas in other parks, subject to budgetary analysis. Dog areas...

Swine Flu – New measures by Dublin Childrens’ Hospitals

The three childrens’ hospitals in Dublin today announced new precautionary measures in relation to visiting patients in their hospitals. Due to the number of in-patient cases suffering from H1N1 Swine Flu Virus they have restricted visiting to parents and/or guardians...

Ireland Meets Russia: Maestro, Joe Burke to Play "Box" in Moscow

Music therapy really works. And now the maestro of Ireland, Joe Burke, is playing his accordion in Moscow this weekend. Through his music, he tells of Ireland's history of despair, hope, and inspiration. Russia...

Sail training in Dublin Bay

As the school mid-term break nears an end and the weather normally become less reliable for water activities, we see one of the final training days in the waters off Dun Laoire in Dublin Bay. Today it is a...

MILF offered help to the Philippine gov't

The MILF offered a help to the Philippine gov't for the rescue of Father Micheal Sinnot but the Philippine Gov't refused to concede. Father Sinnot was taken by unknown group of abductors in southern Philippines on Oct 11. 2009, and brought to unknown place. The MILF sent...

New Drink Driving legislation proposed in Ireland - Update

New Drink Driving legislation has been circulated in Ireland and will lead to an amendment to the current laws. It will bring Ireland into line with other EU countries. Current legislation sets a blood alcohol...

HMS Richmond on visit to Dublin, Ireland

It was a dreary and damp morning in Dublin port as HMS Richmond (F239) – a type 23 frigate – owned and operated by the Royal Navy paid a courtesy visit to Ireland, today 30th Oct 2009. The type 23...

Dublin City Marathon Oct 26th 2009

Today over 12,500 runners took to the streets of Dublin to finish a gruelling race of fitness, stamina and character. This was a big occasion as Dublin celebrated the 30th anniversary of the first Dublin...

Stephen Gately autopsy results

Stephen Gately of Boyzone died a natural death, a courtroom statement revealed. Because there is no foul play, his body may now be brought back to his home country of Ireland. "The autopsy results of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately revealed that he...

Irish schools to tackle homophobia

"Irish secondary schools have been given a guide to help them support their lesbian, gay and bisexual students after research showed that four out of five teachers witnessed verbal homophobic abuse but did not know how to handle it. "Homophobia is still a huge problem in...

Boyzone's Stephen Gately dies on holiday

Irish singer Stephen Gately, member of boyband Boyzone was found dead yesterday at the age of 33 while on holiday on the Spanish Island of Majorca. Stephen was on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles, it...

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