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A new report has lifted the lid on the slave-like conditions to which Irish women were subjected at the Magdalene Laundries between 1922 to 1996 Read more...
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The Irish government has reached an agreement with the European Central Bank to restructure over €31bn of debt relating to the former Anglo Irish Bank Read more...
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Having a home is part of the American Dream. A home with a yard, maybe a swing, a picket fence, a refuge, dominates the emotional landscape of freedom... Read more...
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Nothing bristles dedicated conservatives like the word 'amnesty' tossed around while Congress debates immigration reform. While Hispanics like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz try to explain why our immigration laws don't work, the Democrats count on conservative pundits to point out that amnesty is letting millions of immigrants break laws that legal immigrants had to obey on the path to citizenship... Read more...
The death has taken place in Dublin of well known publisher and impresario John Coughlan, who was involved in Irish journalism, particularly the show business and travel sectors, for over 50 years Read more...
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I recall listening to a politician pontificating-what else? - in Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel as far back as 1984. Leaning his bulk back against the counter and blowing smoke from an enormous cigar that often stayed in his mouth even when he was in full flight, he droned on and on, mouthing his callous theories to anyone who would listen... Read more...
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For a long time, Malachy and Frank McCourt performed their show "A Couple of Blaguards" without notes... Read more...
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Fly half Owen Farrell kicked England to a 12-6 RBS Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin to reward a display founded in defensive organization and fierce tackling Read more...
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