Evening Herald (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from July 2009:
Well, what's so brilliant about being positive? Why remain upbeat and perky? Really, the only way to go is down. Shouldn't we just be realistic and prepare for the worst? At least that way you can never be disappointed, or let down, or broken-hearted.
Jul 01, 2009 ... How to laugh at a world gone mad Positivity seems to be the byword for surviving the modern age. But do we have to be so bright and perky all the time, especially as the world economy crashes? Ariel Leve's (right) dry and bitter wit highlights the funny side in our everyday ...
FOR a supposedly brilliant device, the iPhone was never too slick at making calls. Unlike some smartphone rivals, such as Nokia's N95/N96 (great phones but less polished as pocket computers), the iPhone adopted the opposite approach.
Jul 01, 2009 ... FOR a supposedly brilliant device, the iPhone was never too slick at making calls. Unlike some smartphone rivals, such as Nokia's N95/N96 (great phones but less polished as pocket computers), the iPhone adopted the opposite approach. Now in its third incarnation, the Apple ...
A TEACHER claimed she was left absolutely terrified by "a creepy" campaign of harassment waged against her by her ex-boyfriend.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I was terrified by 'creepy' ex, says teacher A TEACHER claimed she was left absolutely terrified by "a creepy" campaign of harassment waged against her by her ex-boyfriend. Grainne Barry (35) claimed that at one point she felt so scared in her own home that she ...
A woman who sued a doctor and a hospital after her son was stillborn has settled her High Court action for '100,000.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Mother settles case over baby's death for '100,000 A woman who sued a doctor and a hospital after her son was stillborn has settled her High Court action for '100,000. In her claim, Orla McCarthy (45), of Rockcliffe Village, Blackrock Road, Cork, alleged her blood ...
A secondary school has begun High Court proceedings aimed at overturning an order compelling it to enrol a 14-year-old child with autism.
Jul 01, 2009 ... School launches court battle against order to teach autistic boy A secondary school has begun High Court proceedings aimed at overturning an order compelling it to enrol a 14-year-old child with autism. The board of management of Colaiste Chiaran Community ...
AS britain's Got Talent fans eagerly awaited the show's tour, doubts remained over the health of star attraction Susan Boyle.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Boyle 'delighted to be in Ireland' as she bounces back from breakdown fears AS britain's Got Talent fans eagerly awaited the show's tour, doubts remained over the health of star attraction Susan Boyle. But despite fears that the singer would miss the show at the 02 ...
A huge rescue effort continued this morning to assist a woman who fell down a mountainside in Co Mayo.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Mountain rescuers find fall woman A huge rescue effort continued this morning to assist a woman who fell down a mountainside in Co Mayo. A team of more than 30 people were involved in the operation to find the woman who had plunged at least 70 feet down the Ben Bury ...
GARDA overtime has been cut by over 40pc in the past three years -- despite rising levels of serious crime.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Garda overtime slashed as major crimes rocket FEAR: Senior officers battle with budgets after 40pc drop GARDA overtime has been cut by over 40pc in the past three years -- despite rising levels of serious crime. The bill for additional garda hours -- often ...
Irish superstars U2 kicked off their world tour last night with a truly 'Magnificent' performance.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Claw steals show as U2 rock Barcelona Irish superstars U2 kicked off their world tour last night with a truly 'Magnificent' performance. More than 90,000 fans from all over the globe packed into the awesome Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona to pay homage to the Dublin ...
Soccer star Damien Duff partied the night away with a gang of pals from Dublin as U2 rocked Barcelona on their opening night.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Ecstatic Bono paints Barcelona green as Irish stars flock to U2's tour opener Soccer star Damien Duff partied the night away with a gang of pals from Dublin as U2 rocked Barcelona on their opening night. Clad in a distinctive Cavalli shirt and a pair of gleaming white ...
Award-winning series Pure Mule is to return to screens this autumn after a three-year gap.
Jul 01, 2009 ... RTE hit Pure Mule is back after three years Award-winning series Pure Mule is to return to screens this autumn after a three-year gap. New faces and some of the original cast will be featured in the gritty RTE drama of life in a small Co Offaly town. Pure ...
CRIMINALS will face life imprisonment for directing a gang under a new law -- to come into force by the end of the month.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Life for gangland bosses in crime crackdown CRIMINALS will face life imprisonment for directing a gang under a new law -- to come into force by the end of the month. The Criminal Justice Bill 2009 will allow any garda with the relevant experience to give evidence to ...
The sleek black dog straining at his leash on Grafton Street was more interested in sniffing the flowers than in paying tribute to his namesake.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Fans gather at Jacko shrine on Grafton Street GRIEVING: Heartfelt tributes left for dead singer on wall outside HMV The sleek black dog straining at his leash on Grafton Street was more interested in sniffing the flowers than in paying tribute to his namesake. ...
ALAN McCRABBE hopes to go back training with the Dublin hurlers this evening in a desperate attempt to make the starting grid for next Sunday's Leinster SHC final against All-Ireland kingpins Kilkenny.
Jul 01, 2009 ... McCRABBE TO RETURN TRAINING ALAN McCRABBE hopes to go back training with the Dublin hurlers this evening in a desperate attempt to make the starting grid for next Sunday's Leinster SHC final against All-Ireland kingpins Kilkenny. Dublin's prolific freetaker has been a ...
FORMER Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers boss Roddy Collins believes that his move to Malta could open the door to a coaching job in the big leagues of Italy or Russia.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Collins eyes big European job if he's winner in Malta FORMER Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers boss Roddy Collins believes that his move to Malta could open the door to a coaching job in the big leagues of Italy or Russia. Collins yesterday ended a four-year break from ...
no contest. The Clash at the Top Hat in Dun Laoghaire in 1979.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Music festival season is upon us, so what's the best live performance you've ever seen? asks Anna Coogan no contest. The Clash at the Top Hat in Dun Laoghaire in 1979. monegros Desert Festival in Spain. The line-up is ridiculously good, and the Spanish men are ...
AN IRA hunger striker turned building mogul will appear in court tomorrow where ACCBank is applying for a '6.28m judgment against himself and a business partner.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Former Provo developer sued over '5.9m loan ARREARS: Ex hunger striker hit by bank AN IRA hunger striker turned building mogul will appear in court tomorrow where ACCBank is applying for a '6.28m judgment against himself and a business partner. Tom ...
A HIGH Court dispute over a secondary school's refusal to enrol a 14-year-old boy with autism was settled yesterday.
Jul 02, 2009 ... School battle over autistic boy is settled A HIGH Court dispute over a secondary school's refusal to enrol a 14-year-old boy with autism was settled yesterday. Colaiste Chiaran Community School in Leixlip, Kildare, had brought the action, claiming a decision by a ...
A "gentle" 82-year-old Irish woman was stabbed nine times in an apparently motiveless attack in London.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Pensioner knifed nine times in street assault ATTACK: Victim (82) survives neck and stomach wounds A "gentle" 82-year-old Irish woman was stabbed nine times in an apparently motiveless attack in London. Ann Driscoll, who emigrated to England with her ...
DUBLIN and Shannon are set to become the only European airports where passengers will be pre-cleared through customs on flights to the US.
Jul 02, 2009 ... We'll be whisked through US customs DUBLIN and Shannon are set to become the only European airports where passengers will be pre-cleared through customs on flights to the US. The system will start at Shannon this month and in Dublin by November next year. ...
RTE's Laura Woods may not be such a familiar sight on our small screens these days, but the broadcaster revealed she is busier than ever, organising her dream wedding.
Jul 02, 2009 ... wedding belle: Ex-Lottery presenter keeping busy with upcoming marriage and trek for charity RTE's Laura Woods may not be such a familiar sight on our small screens these days, but the broadcaster revealed she is busier than ever, organising her dream wedding. The ...
THIS WAS THE moment that gardai seized a '100k BMW driven by a teenage girl at a street search in north Dublin.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Seized, '100k BMW with girl at the wheel THIS WAS THE moment that gardai seized a '100k BMW driven by a teenage girl at a street search in north Dublin. Officers from Coolock garda station impounded the vehicle after stopping it just off Tonlegee Road at 9pm on ...
A NORTH Dublin drugs gang has lost '1.5m after gardai raided their cocaine factory.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Drug gang lose x1.5m as gardai swoop on home cocaine factory ARRESTS: Four in custody after search of house and car A NORTH Dublin drugs gang has lost '1.5m after gardai raided their cocaine factory. Four members of the outfit are in custody, after they ...
A HUSBAND risked his own life in a brave attempt to save his stricken wife when she fell down a ravine on Connacht's highest mountain.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Husband risked his life in bid to save wife after 60ft cliff plunge A HUSBAND risked his own life in a brave attempt to save his stricken wife when she fell down a ravine on Connacht's highest mountain. RTE sports producer Colm Magee and his wife Margaret Sweeney (50) ...
It was the house where renowned playwright Brendan Behan prepared the IRA explosives that would eventually land him in Borstal.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Behan's house goes on the market for '275k MOVING IN: Snap up a piece of history with the Crumlin Kremlin It was the house where renowned playwright Brendan Behan prepared the IRA explosives that would eventually land him in Borstal. Now the former home of ...
FUN for all the family -- that's what's promised at Sunday's Athletics Ireland Family Fitness Festival in the beautiful surroundings of the Farmleigh estate beside Dublin's Phoenix Park.
Jul 02, 2009 ... farmleigh festival is a family affair FUN for all the family -- that's what's promised at Sunday's Athletics Ireland Family Fitness Festival in the beautiful surroundings of the Farmleigh estate beside Dublin's Phoenix Park. First up is the Farmleigh 5k fun run, which ...
ON another busy weekend for track athletes, Paralympic sprint champion and world record holder Jason Smyth (City of Derry) was the undoubted star.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Sensational Smyth storms into history books ON another busy weekend for track athletes, Paralympic sprint champion and world record holder Jason Smyth (City of Derry) was the undoubted star. When he won the Irish under-23 100m title at Tullamore in 10.42, Smyth ...
MIKEY CLANCY, who has set Irish windsurfing alight over the past year with his huge jumps and spectacular tricks, has won himself a place at the World Cup PWA World Wave Championships in Pozo, Gran Canaria, which starts on Friday, July 10.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Clancy wins wave world cup call up MIKEY CLANCY, who has set Irish windsurfing alight over the past year with his huge jumps and spectacular tricks, has won himself a place at the World Cup PWA World Wave Championships in Pozo, Gran Canaria, which starts on Friday, July 10. ...
MICHAEL WATT, who plays his hockey with the Grange club in Edinburgh, has received a last minute call-up for the Irish men's hockey team playing in next week's inaugural Champions Challenge II tournament at the National Hockey Stadium, UCD, Dublin.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Hockey hitman Watt picked for Irish MICHAEL WATT, who plays his hockey with the Grange club in Edinburgh, has received a last minute call-up for the Irish men's hockey team playing in next week's inaugural Champions Challenge II tournament at the National Hockey Stadium, UCD, ...
SLIGO Rovers midfielder Richie Ryan admits that tonight's Europa League battle against Albanian side Vllaznia is a venture into the unknown for the Showgrounds club as they welcome European football back for the first time in 13 years.
Jul 02, 2009 ... ryan SEEKS TO CRACK EUROPE Sligo hoping to catch Albanian side off guard in Europa League tie SLIGO Rovers midfielder Richie Ryan admits that tonight's Europa League battle against Albanian side Vllaznia is a venture into the unknown for the Showgrounds club as they ...
TWO players capped at senior level by Steve Staunton are on the move this week as Stephen Gleeson has joined MK Dons, while Alan O'Brien is on his way out of SPL side Hibernian.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Two Irish caps find new clubs TWO players capped at senior level by Steve Staunton are on the move this week as Stephen Gleeson has joined MK Dons, while Alan O'Brien is on his way out of SPL side Hibernian. Midfielder Gleeson played for the Irish senior side under ...
JOE ROYLE has backed Ipswich Town goalkeeper Shane Supple to take over from Shay Given as Ireland's number one shot-stopper.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Royle backs Supple to replace Given JOE ROYLE has backed Ipswich Town goalkeeper Shane Supple to take over from Shay Given as Ireland's number one shot-stopper. Dubliner Supple last week agreed to sign a new one-year contract at Portman Road, even though the ...
Wild card James Cluskey proved best of the Irish at the Irish Men's Tennis Open, held at Fitzwilliam.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Cluskey is pick of the Irish at Open Wild card James Cluskey proved best of the Irish at the Irish Men's Tennis Open, held at Fitzwilliam. After beating No7 seed Colin O'Brien in a marathon second round match, Cluskey lost in the quarter-finals to Phillipe de Bonnevie ...
St Patrick's Athletic received a major boost today with the news that striker Mark Quigley could be back in action within a month, writes Aidan Fitzmaurice.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Quigley back for St Patrick's within month Palace want a fee for Lee St Patrick's Athletic received a major boost today with the news that striker Mark Quigley could be back in action within a month, writes Aidan Fitzmaurice. There were fears that former ...
Flooding has forced a hospital to cancel many admissions today as staff battled flood waters and leaking roofs.
Jul 02, 2009 ... Flooded Mater urges patients to stay away CRISIS: Hospital services hit in downpour Flooding has forced a hospital to cancel many admissions today as staff battled flood waters and leaking roofs. At the Mater Hospital in Dublin, torrential rain caused water ...
Parents of children diagnosed with leukaemia are offering '250,000 to doctors to help find a cure.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Parents offer '250k for child cancer cure Parents of children diagnosed with leukaemia are offering '250,000 to doctors to help find a cure. Childhood cancer affects 50 new children in this country each year and acute leukaemia is the most common form. ...
Does it work when a woman outshines her man? It's a question which popped up following the announcement that Cecelia Ahern is pregnant with her first baby. We all know what Cecelia's accomplishments in life are, yet what of her long-term partner, David Keoghan?
Jul 03, 2009 ... Does it work when a woman outshines her man? It's a question which popped up following the announcement that Cecelia Ahern is pregnant with her first baby. We all know what Cecelia's accomplishments in life are, yet what of her long-term partner, David Keoghan? We've seen ...
Were you jealous when Carrie Anne Burton was named the winner of The Model Agent on RT? Two? Well here's your chance to prove that you too have what it takes to strut down a catwalk.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Were you jealous when Carrie Anne Burton was named the winner of The Model Agent on RT? Two? Well here's your chance to prove that you too have what it takes to strut down a catwalk. Office, the trendy shoe shop for young women, is searching for a face to represent its funky ...
I'll grant you that Orlando is the entertainment capital of the world but it's a slog to get there and around its sprawling parks in the scorching Florida heat. Much closer to home and more compact, but still with all the thrills, is Disneyland Paris.
Jul 03, 2009 ... I'll grant you that Orlando is the entertainment capital of the world but it's a slog to get there and around its sprawling parks in the scorching Florida heat. Much closer to home and more compact, but still with all the thrills, is Disneyland Paris. Beside Disney's four-star ...
THE KIDS'.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE KIDS' VERDICT Ailbhe (age 10) 'My favourite ride has to be the Rock'n'Roller Coaster! Although I also liked the Tower of Terror. I was so scared I was biting my dad's T-shirt on it! 'Space Mountain was okay, but it did rock you around a ...
DELAYS: Dermot Ahern.
Jul 03, 2009 ... No target date for Garda gun-training site DELAYS: Dermot Ahern A live-fire tactical training ground for gardai bought for '5m nearly three years ago is still not ready. Instead, gardai who are training to deal with heavily armed gangsters have to make do ...
LIONS, Leinster and Ireland hero Brian O'Driscoll is on the wanted list for Amanda Byram.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Amanda aims to tackle BOD TOTAL WIPEOUT: Hero faces another bruising if he agrees to take on TV assault course for charity LIONS, Leinster and Ireland hero Brian O'Driscoll is on the wanted list for Amanda Byram. The Total Wipeout presenter wants the ...
A decision by An Bord Pleanala in relation to a '1.25bn shopping and apartment scheme for O'Connell Street in Dublin is believed to be imminent.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Decision 'imminent' for e1.25bn O'Connell St plan A decision by An Bord Pleanala in relation to a '1.25bn shopping and apartment scheme for O'Connell Street in Dublin is believed to be imminent. An inspector's report has been received and the file is at board level ....
A teacher said she cannot understand why an ex-boyfriend who she nicknamed 'Psycho' had kept love letters and cards she had sent him more than 15 years ago.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Teacher's ex had love letters for 15 years A teacher said she cannot understand why an ex-boyfriend who she nicknamed 'Psycho' had kept love letters and cards she had sent him more than 15 years ago. Grainne Barry (35) claimed that her life had been made unbearable ...
THE parents of a two-year-old child who hanged himself from a Venetian blind cord in his own home have appealed to other families to ensure a similar tragedy never occurs again.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Blinds warning after little Arran (2) choked on cord THE parents of a two-year-old child who hanged himself from a Venetian blind cord in his own home have appealed to other families to ensure a similar tragedy never occurs again. Arran Malley died in February, ...
THE VIOLENT intimidation of residents at a south Dublin flats complex led to a major Garda swoop, which saw 80 people arrested.
Jul 03, 2009 ... 80 arrests after undercover gardai swoop on city dealers THE VIOLENT intimidation of residents at a south Dublin flats complex led to a major Garda swoop, which saw 80 people arrested. Operation Feeder was carried out in response to a number of serious incidents at ...
Health authorities here are bracing themselves for a swine flu pandemic which would see 100,000 new infections a week.
Jul 03, 2009 ... HSE prepares for 100,000 new flu cases each week Health authorities here are bracing themselves for a swine flu pandemic which would see 100,000 new infections a week. As Britain predicts 100,000 new infections a day from swine flu, the Irish authorities say this ...
Swingeing cutbacks are the only way to stop the cost of Ireland's debts from spiralling out of control.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Borrowing rockets to '14.7bn in six months Swingeing cutbacks are the only way to stop the cost of Ireland's debts from spiralling out of control. The warning comes as latest Department of Finance figures show Government borrowing has expanded to '14.7bn for the first ...
Residents who were flooded out of their homes in the Clonmoyle estate in Dublin's Donnycarney fear that it will take the drowning of one of their children in a similar incident to persuade authorities to act.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Will it take a child to die before they act, ask flood victims DESTROYED: Locals say homes wrecked twice in a year Residents who were flooded out of their homes in the Clonmoyle estate in Dublin's Donnycarney fear that it will take the drowning of one of their ...
The Government has squandered almost '350,000 in penal interest for not paying their bills on time.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Government wastes '350k by not paying bills on time The Government has squandered almost '350,000 in penal interest for not paying their bills on time. Fifteen Government departments were charged the sum for late payment of bills for goods and services from 2005 to ...
THE Government is to scrutinise more than 150,000 child benefit payments this year for possible fraud. The benefit is paid to 600,000 mothers and reports this week suggested it was likely to be taxed or subjected to means test from next year, saving up to '400m.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Fraud check on 150,000 child benefit payments THE Government is to scrutinise more than 150,000 child benefit payments this year for possible fraud. The benefit is paid to 600,000 mothers and reports this week suggested it was likely to be taxed or subjected to means test from ...
At this stage, U2 frontman Bono should be a dab hand at the first night nerves.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Meet Snow Patrol? I'm far too nervous, says Bono At this stage, U2 frontman Bono should be a dab hand at the first night nerves. But even he still gets the heebie-jeebies in front of 90,000-strong crowds in the world's biggest auditoriums, apparently. And ...
A young schoolgirl has become the latest person to get swine flu here.
Jul 03, 2009 ... INFECTION SPREADS: schoolgirl is latest PERSON TO GET the virus HERE A young schoolgirl has become the latest person to get swine flu here. She brings the number of cases in Ireland to 51, with the rate of infections increasing in the past few days. ...
It's all becoming painfully clear. God didn't give us a miserable climate so we could boast about our lush, green fields; he was punishing us because we lack sartorial intelligence to cope with hot weather.
Jul 03, 2009 ... God gave us rain because we can't dress for sunshine It's all becoming painfully clear. God didn't give us a miserable climate so we could boast about our lush, green fields; he was punishing us because we lack sartorial intelligence to cope with hot weather. Next ...
YES we can! Anthony Daly will try and invoke the spirit of a certain US president when he leads his Dublin underdogs into the Cats' Croke Park lair on Sunday.
Jul 03, 2009 ... YES we can! Anthony Daly will try and invoke the spirit of a certain US president when he leads his Dublin underdogs into the Cats' Croke Park lair on Sunday. The Sky Blue boss is acutely aware of the gargantuan task facing his young hurlers, appearing in the county's first ...
cook fury at rovers show.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Vienna tie unlikely as Sligo lose to Albanians cook fury at rovers show VIENNA TIE UNLIKELY AS SLIGO LOSE TO ALBANIANS IT LOOKS to be a case of Goodnight Vienna for Sligo Rovers and their European dream as the Connacht club need a miracle to stay in the ...
IRISH midfielder Kevin Thornton has been sacked by Championship side Coventry City following his conviction on a drink-driving charge last month.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Thornton sacked by Sky Blues Doherty to stay at Norwich to win promotion IRISH midfielder Kevin Thornton has been sacked by Championship side Coventry City following his conviction on a drink-driving charge last month. The 22-year-old from Drogheda had ...
MANCHESTER United hoped to complete the signing of England man Michael Owen in the next 24 hours - but the injury-prone striker will have to take a pay cut from the ?90,000 a week he has earned at Newcastle United over the last four years on a pay-as-you-play deal.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Owen to take massive pay cut in move to Old Trafford MANCHESTER United hoped to complete the signing of England man Michael Owen in the next 24 hours - but the injury-prone striker will have to take a pay cut from the ?90,000 a week he has earned at Newcastle United over the ...
MALTA is the most likely destination for St Patrick's Athletic in the Europa League later this month, as Maltese side Valletta enjoyed a 3-0 win over Icelandic opponents Keflavik, writes Aidan Fitzmaurice.
Jul 03, 2009 ... St Pat's look set for qualifier in Malta MALTA is the most likely destination for St Patrick's Athletic in the Europa League later this month, as Maltese side Valletta enjoyed a 3-0 win over Icelandic opponents Keflavik, writes Aidan Fitzmaurice. Keflavik were ...
The Park Hotel, Kenmare is providing a host of free activities this summer. Rates include a table d'hote dinner and full Irish breakfast.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE ULTIMATE INCLUSIVE DEAL AT KENMARE'S PARK The Park Hotel, Kenmare is providing a host of free activities this summer. Rates include a table d'hote dinner and full Irish breakfast. Enjoy walks and hikes, all spa scheduled classes, yoga , tai chi, meditation, aqua ...
THE High Court has granted bail to three men and four women arrested in connection with the on-going dispute over the laying of a gas pipeline by Shell E&P Ireland.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Seven gas pipe protesters bailed THE High Court has granted bail to three men and four women arrested in connection with the on-going dispute over the laying of a gas pipeline by Shell E&P Ireland. Eoin Lawless of Charlestown Drive, Finglas, Dublin, and James Marlow ...
I have to admit to loving war movies: The Dirty Dozen, Von Ryan's Express, The Dam Busters, Saving Private Ryan.
Jul 04, 2009 ... Tense wartime thriller wins against the odds THRILLER I have to admit to loving war movies: The Dirty Dozen, Von Ryan's Express, The Dam Busters, Saving Private Ryan. They all had one thing in common -- you just know that the Nazis are going to get ...
A MAN who was stabbed in the throat in a vicious assault in Dublin is in a "stable" condition in hospital.
Jul 04, 2009 ... Horrified bus queue saw vicious knife attack A MAN who was stabbed in the throat in a vicious assault in Dublin is in a "stable" condition in hospital. The 31-year-old victim was bleeding profusely from his wound following the attack, which took place yesterday in ...
Acclaimed author Colm Toibin is due to turn over a new chapter in his career after being hailed as a literary star in LA.
Jul 04, 2009 ... Toibin proves he's the reel deal in LA as film chiefs swoop to turn his book into a movie Acclaimed author Colm Toibin is due to turn over a new chapter in his career after being hailed as a literary star in LA. The Enniscorthy-born writer is set to become the hottest ...
IRISH prison officers' uniforms truly are coats of many nations.
Jul 04, 2009 ... No part of prison officers' uniform made here IRISH prison officers' uniforms truly are coats of many nations. None of the 30 items in the new uniform -- including tunics, trousers, fleeces, belts, shirts and ties -- is Irish-made. The '2.14m contract, ...