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Pope Benedict has sensationally told two Irish bishops who offered to resign in the wake of a report into child sex abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese: keep your jobs. The decision has sparked outrage among victims groups, who called it "extraordinary" and "astonishing". Read more...
Three children have been injured in a bomb attack in Lurgan, Co. Armagh, but police say it was "an absolute miracle" that no-one was killed... Read more...
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The European Commission has given the Irish government its approval to provide a further $12.8bn in capital to the nationalised Anglo Irish Bank... Read more...
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New details have emerged about the fortunes left behind by some of the most famous Irish figures in history... Read more...
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The Irish rock fraternity was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Liberty Kings guitarist, Eohgan Mac Aoidh (24), as the result of a traffic accident in the early hours of last Wednesday (August 11), while the band was on tour in the UK... Read more...
Our poem this week was sent to us by Jason Parks who originates from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... Read more...
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Ah sure Gob and begorrah and the blessings of the Little People on ye and isn't it a fine old day we do be having just the same? There do be this fine old rainbow that I do be seeing where there do be a load of 'ould leprechauns dancing around looking for a pot of gold that doesn't exist and they do be fierce happy, so they do be... Read more...
There's a fascinating YouTube video that explains exactly how Barack Obama was elected. It's titled "Obama voters-Brainwashed with Change." None of those interviewed in this video can articulate exactly what they think Obama stands for other than change... Read more...
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While we can't always report on every short-run of a worthy event, two in July are worth noting - and here's hoping New Yorkers and East Coasters get further chances to see them both... Read more...
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Just back from Ireland and what a time I had in Cork - the weather was fabulous and things seem to be picking up as far as I could see anyway... Read more...
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Tipperary are into their second consecutive GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship final after they had a 3-19 to 1-18 win over Waterford in their semi-final at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon... Read more...
Two Irish women have brought a silver lining to the Irish summer, by picking up medals at major European championships Read more...
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