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Tuesday December 11, 2012

NEWS

Hillary Clinton Condemns Flag Violence During Irish Visit

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the outbreak of violence in Belfast sparked by a city council vote restricting the flying of the Union Jack flag over City Hall Read more...

Austerity Budget Tests Irish Patience

The Irish government has introduced a sixth austerity budget in just five years, cutting the budget deficit by €3.5bn through a combination of tax increases and spending cuts Read more...

Ready For A Festive Irish Christmas?

Advent has started; Hanukkah started last weekend and it's been shopping season since November 23, the day after Thanksgiving. That's why Santa arrives last in the Thanksgiving parade, after all... Read more...

Ronnie McGinn's Poetry Page

Kathleen Gunton embraces her Irish ancestry. As a writer and photographer she is open to the calling of words and images... Read more...

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OPINION

The Dumbing Down Of Americans

In my freshman year at Cathedral High School for Girls, Sister Fredericka told us that studying Latin would teach us to think. I didn't quite get it at the time even after four years studying the dead language... Read more...

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FEATURES

Christmas Gift Guide

John Mooney brings his traditional Christmas Gift Guide with ideas for the "Bhoys," "Girls" and the kids as well as ideas for yourself too. From books to nights out, jewelry and music, John covers all the bases... Read more...

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SPORTS

Ulster Just Superb Against The Saints

Unbeaten Ulster turned in a consummate performance as they outclassed Northampton Saints in every department at Franklin's Gardens, securing a five-point return in the process Read more...