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09 Nov 2006
Latest FAI funding targets women, underage game
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unison.ie: The FAI received a cash boost yesterday when the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O’Donoghue, announced an allocation of €3million from the Irish Sports Council to the FAI for 2006, an increase of €1million from the 2005 figure. The investment supports the Technical Development Plan, with a particular emphasis on ... Continue reading »
14 Sep 2006
O’Donoghue welcomes ongoing growth in tourist n…
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Minister for Tourism John O’Donoghue has welcomed figures showing continuing strong growth in Ireland’s tourism sector.... Continue reading »
13 Sep 2006
Reclaiming the streets from the thugs…
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On Tuesday, there was the very sad news about two deaths resulting from violent attacks that have become so commonplace on the mean streets of Dublin. Liam McGowan (22), Kinlough, Co Leitrim, died at 1.30am at Beaumont Hospital where he had been on a life-support machine since the attack just over three weeks ago. Liam had worked at Eagle... Continue reading »
30 Aug 2006
Piggy Chicken?
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A letter to the editor of the Irish times caught my eye today and sums up totally my views on the current state of athletics… “Madam, – The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O’Donoghue, hopes that our facilities in 2012 “match up to the aspirations of the elite athletes and teams who may be considering Ireland as an ideal location to... Continue reading »
08 Aug 2006
belfast northern ireland Links: Anchor Flooring…
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belfast northern ireland Links: Anchor Flooring is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is a leading supplier and fitter of marine, commercial, industrial and sports flooring. Flooring types range from polyurethane for sports – TDs play the Lottery game Sunday Business Post, Ireland – Jul 16, 2006 John O Donoghue, Minister for Arts,... Continue reading »
26 Jul 2006
The excitement of archaeology!!!
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Check this shizzle out!! Story in today’s Irish Times newspaper: ————————————————–… The discovery of an ancient manuscript in a bog in the midlands has been described by the National Museum of Ireland as of “staggering importance”, writes Ruadhán Mac Cormaic.... Continue reading »
Ancient Scroll found in Ireland
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Read the whole story… it is something really interesting. Discovery in midlands bog ‘of staggering importance’ The discovery of an ancient manuscript in a bog in the midlands has been described by the National Museum of Ireland as of “staggering importance”, writes Ruadhán Mac Cormaic. Fragments of what appear to be an ancient psalter, or Book... Continue reading »
22 Jul 2006
Shah Rukh’s energy level is very infectious:…
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Shah Rukh’s energy level is very infectious: Farhan Akhtar July 22nd, 2006 Hindustan Times, India – 4 hours ago”We are looking at a Diwali release. The film is almost complete,” informs Farhan. … “All my nostalgia for the film comes from watching Don on screen. … Source: www.hindustantimes.com Lintas film on girl child steals show overseas... Continue reading »
Film Notes
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Film Notes July 21st, 2006 Washington Post, United States – 18 hours agoHave I possibly stumbled upon evidence of hypocrisy from the folks who worked on this film — which Al Gore has plugged as a “perfect double bill” for the … Art center presents 2nd film of series Pioneer Press, MN – 17 hours agoThe Lake Elmo Regional Art Center on... Continue reading »
17 Jul 2006
Garda reject claims of threatening accused
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Garda reject claims of threatening accused Ireland Online, Ireland – Jul 13, 2006 Claims of garda threats made by a Dublin man accused of IRA membership were Maguire told Garda he didn t remember being in Jury s Hotel in Christchurch Minlaton TAB licence application rejected Yorke Peninsula Country Times, Australia – Jul 4, 2006 said. “And... Continue reading »
14 Jul 2006
In Pics: Sports Capital Grants Announcement
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irish Rugby News, Ireland – 45 minutes ago… Executive Philip Browne, John O’Donoghue TD, Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism and FAI Chief Executive John Delaney at Wednesday’s 2006 Sports Capital Grants …... Continue reading »
13 Jul 2006
Gulliver Ireland and John Hinde Ireland launch…
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Gulliver Ireland and John Hinde Ireland launch photography awards Published on 13 Jul 2006 at 2:05 pm. No Comments. Filed under News. Source: Travel Daily News Gulliver Ireland, launched the GoIreland Photography Awards 2006 in association with John Hinde Ireland. The GoIreland Photography Awards 2006 invites Irish holidaymakers and visiting... Continue reading »
12 Jul 2006
Film Review: The Wind that Shakes the Barley
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I went to see The Wind That Shakes the Barley on Saturday night. It’s a new film about the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, director by Ken Loach — an avowedly socialist British film director. The film was very balanced, which is quite an achievement. Early press reports said the film was biased against the IRA faction that supported... Continue reading »
09 Jul 2006
Curtain Calls ONLINE
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Curtain Calls ONLINE pride source.com, MI – Jul 6, 2006 a cultural treasure that will create more jobs, spur cultural tourism and be artistic director and chief executive officer at the Dublin International Theatre Aer Lingus announces three new routes from Cork and two new routes Luchtzak Aviation, Belgium – Jun 8, 2006 Existing summer... Continue reading »