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The Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern, T.D. and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Brian Lenihan, T.D., have announced new legislative measures to tackle the increasing availability and excessive consumption of alcohol, and the public order problems caused by binge drinking Read more...
"The legacy which I leave will prove to be a positive and enduring one for those who follow on behind." That was the message from First Minister Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley MP, MLA as he spoke to an audience of local business people at the CBI annual dinner last week... Read more...
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On the heels of announcing a $150 million investment in Northern Ireland, New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. said last week that he and a delegation of trustees from the New York City Pension Funds will attend the US-Northern Ireland Investment Conference in Belfast... Read more...
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Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has announced a new Home Energy Saving Scheme.
The Scheme will encourage and incentivise homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in order to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions... Read more...
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U2's the Edge announced the Icons of Music Sale II to benefit Music Rising to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Hard Rock Café New York in Times Square... Read more...
The major music story in Ireland last week was undoubtedly the decision by Sony BMG to sign three Irish catholic priests to a recording contract worth a reputed $2 million... Read more...
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As I mentioned last week, despite its brief existence the Northern Assembly has already begun exploring what measures are necessary to ensure the existence of a vibrant and viable music industry in Northern Ireland... Read more...
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This past week we stopped at Mustang Harry's and met up with Niall Conroy and the coffee man Pete 'Java Joe' Scalley, that man is everywhere - his coffee must be the best...
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After 23 minutes play this game looked as good as over. Kerry, without overstretching themselves had sauntered into a 7 point lead (2-04 to 0-03) and looked to have both hands firmly on the county's 19th League title Read more...
Munster had to call on all the guile and experience gathered over the last 10 years to stumble across the line against Saracens in this absorbing semi-final clash at Coventry Read more...
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