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Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed he will not be standing in the upcoming general election, bringing to an end one of the most successful and controversial careers in Irish politics Read more...
The Irish government is looking at lowering the age of consent for sex in Ireland to 16. Ireland's Minister for Children Barry Andrews said he believed the current age limit of 17 was "outdated" and out of touch with modern realities Read more...
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New figures show a dramatic fall in the number of pubs in Ireland in recent years, leading to some representatives claiming that the very survival of the traditional rural pub is under threat Read more...
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Thousands of homes in Ireland have spent Christmas with no running water, while millions of others have been restricted to a limited service due to shortages Read more...
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Check out our Digital Edition for the latest from Mike Fitzpatrick who brings you all the news thats (un)fit to print from Hollywood and the arts and music scenes in the UK and Ireland, as always adding his own particular and unique slant on the week's news Read more...
Just before Christmas a friend stopped me in the street and said that Dave Clark had died of lung cancer. A feeling colder that any snow or bitter winter weather, swept through me, I could feel the icy shadow of death on my heart... Read more...
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For the first time in a bunch of decades, I didn't bother watching the ball drop in Times Square heralding the New Year 2011. The hoopla and faux cheer went out of this holiday for me several years ago when television networks decided that pop culture would replace the traditional celebrations... Read more...
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An Irish music cruise isn't about sailing around Galway Bay, or crossing the Wild Atlantic. Think parasailing, suntan lotion, Alaskan glaciers. It's what happens on the ship that makes a cruise an Irish music cruise. They are non-stop hooleys... Read more...
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This year looks to be shaping as the year of the Century with everything that is happening. First up, as I'm sure that you know you by now, the New York Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be celebrating its 250th Anniversary... Read more...
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Munster were flattered by the lopsided final scoreline as three late tries saw them blitz Ulster in Saturday night's clash at Thomond Park... Read more...
Georgios Samaras was hailed as "unplayable" (at least as far as rivals Rangers were concerned) by Celtic manager Neil Lennon after scoring both the goals in their 2-0 victory at Ibrox... Read more...
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