FIFA To Ireland: No Rematch [A Personal Reflection]

FIFA [and this was going to happen] rejected the request of the Republic of Ireland for a rematch. The reason was that a result and the ruling of a referee cannot be reversed. FIFA added that if a replay was allowed, every nation would be asking for one. FIFA left the door...

FIFA - No Replay for Ireland - Referees Decision Final

Ireland lost a close match to France on Wednesday as a result of a controversial goal.  France's Thiery Henry had played the ball illegally twice before Galles scored to end Ireland's World Cup...

Ireland Demands Replay After Henry's HandBall In WC Qualifier

Ireland's football association is requesting a replay of yesterday's World Cup qualifier match with France. The French team won after striker Thierry Henry has helped to score the deciding goal while using his...

FREED: Fr. Sinnott released by his abducters in Philippines

Fr. Michael Sinnott, kidnapped just over 4 weeks ago in the Philippines, has been released just over 1 hour ago. He was handed over to Government officials and is now at a medical centre for check-ups. He underwent a quadruple bypass in 2005 and had no medication with him...

Frontline workers hold rally in Dublin

The  24/7 Frontline Alliance – a cross union grouping of the frontline workers ( Garda, Firemen, Prison Officers, Ambulance workers, Nurses – held a Rally today outside Leinster House in Dublin to voice...

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...

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...

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