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More than 2,000 mourners paid their respects to showband legend Joe Dolan before the funeral in his hometown of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Saturday Read more...
Red Hurley is considered to have one of the best voices to come out of Ireland and is a prolific hit maker, racking up fifteen No. 1 hit singles and eight No. 1 albums in Ireland. His powerful voice, relaxed charm, and energetic stage shows have captured audiences all over Europe... Read more...
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The Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey, T.D., announced last week that 2007 was a record year for passenger numbers on the Luas Red and Green lines operated by Veoila and the Railway Procurement Agency Read more...
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According to Séamus Brennan T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, all indications are that 2007 was another record year for Irish tourism, with more people visiting Ireland than ever before and the revenue generated by the industry for the Irish economy reaching new heights Read more...
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Joe Kavanagh concludes his review of the twenty best Irish Albums of the past year... Read more...
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:..." . Christmas is a time for peace and a time for love. The New Year is a time for hope and a time to build. Sadly and all too often, and particularly at this time of year, lives are lost, families are shattered and time is taken away by car accidents... Read more...
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Conor McPherson, author of the Olivier Award-winning The Weir and, more recently, the Tony-nominated Shining City, has brought his chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth to the Broadway stage Read more...
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Oh yes, it's traditional to try to reinvent yourself at this time of year. We all do it; we swear off the booze, vow to lose 20 lb by Valentines Day, promise to eat healthily, exercise daily and generally transform ourselves into near saints... Read more...
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Leinster reclaimed top spot in the League table following this very comfortable win over a disjointed Ulster at the RDS. However, the only disappointing aspect of the win was Leinster's failure to secure a bonus point despite ample opportunities to do so.
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