Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from May 2009:
The Cost: '7.50 for a club sandwich.
May 01, 2009 ... Caf? Aroma GPO Arcade The Cost: '7.50 for a club sandwich. The Look: A little faded and jaded, but a homely enough caf?, with a nice mezzanine area for eating in. The Goods: Just a couple of sandwiches, bagels and panini to pick from, with a ...
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May 01, 2009 ... IS anybody there? (12A, GENERAL RELEASE) HHHII CAINE'S MAGIC TOUCH It's not exactly a new dramatic trick to juxtapose extreme youth and old age, but it can be effective, and it is at the heart of this quiet little British drama, directed by ...
raphael saadiq.
May 01, 2009 ... Saadiq sees it for himself raphael saadiq THE WAY I SEE IT (Columbia) HHHHI Raphael Saadiq has spent most of his career working behind the desk, helping others discover a mojo for soul. He has worked extensively with Joss Stone, but ...
INM chief executive-designate Gavin O'Reilly said yesterday that 2008 was a year of two halves. While the credit crunch had already hit in the first half of the year, it was the fall of US investment Lehman Brothers that seemed to draw a line in the sand.
May 01, 2009 ... Media was no exception in a year of two halves, says O'Reilly INM chief executive-designate Gavin O'Reilly said yesterday that 2008 was a year of two halves. While the credit crunch had already hit in the first half of the year, it was the fall of US investment Lehman Brothers ...
THE pace of growth in lending fell to its slowest in 15 years in March as banks tightened credit standards and demand for loans fell away, new figures from the Central Bank show.
May 01, 2009 ... Tighter bank standards put pace of lending growth at 15-year low THE pace of growth in lending fell to its slowest in 15 years in March as banks tightened credit standards and demand for loans fell away, new figures from the Central Bank show. According to the bank's ...
EBS Building Society chief executive Fergus Murphy had a total pay packet of '522,000 last year, its annual report shows.
May 01, 2009 ... 'One-off' '300,000 to pension of EBS boss with '0.5m pay pack EBS Building Society chief executive Fergus Murphy had a total pay packet of '522,000 last year, its annual report shows. The building society boss received a salary of '476,600, and what is described as ...
INM chief executive-designate Gavin O'Reilly said yesterday that 2008 was a year of two halves. While the credit crunch had already hit in the first half of the year, it was the fall of US investment firm Lehman Brothers that seemed to draw a line in the sand.
May 01, 2009 ... Global interests help take sting out of crunch INM chief executive-designate Gavin O'Reilly said yesterday that 2008 was a year of two halves. While the credit crunch had already hit in the first half of the year, it was the fall of US investment firm Lehman Brothers that seemed ...
Eirgrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, reported a 25pc rise in the level of annual profits yesterday and said it expects to make "substantial progress" on the transfer of assets from the ESB this year.(Financial report)
May 01, 2009 ... Operator EirGrid reports 25pc rise in yearly profits to '8.6m Eirgrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, reported a 25pc rise in the level of annual profits yesterday and said it expects to make "substantial progress" on the transfer of assets from the ESB this ...
EXPLORATION group Petroceltic has revealed a '33m placing and reported a 75pc hike in revenues to just under $1m thanks to rising gas prices.
May 01, 2009 ... Petroceltic up by 75pc EXPLORATION group Petroceltic has revealed a '33m placing and reported a 75pc hike in revenues to just under $1m thanks to rising gas prices. Brian O'Cathain, the Petroceltic chief executive, said the funds give the company the financial ...
EBS Building Society chief executive Fergus Murphy had a total pay packet of '522,000 last year, its annual report shows.
May 01, 2009 ... 'One-off' '300,000 to pension of EBS boss with '0.5m pay pack EBS Building Society chief executive Fergus Murphy had a total pay packet of '522,000 last year, its annual report shows. The building society boss received a salary of '476,600, and what is described as ...
THE pace of growth in lending fell to its slowest in 15 years in March as banks tightened credit standards and demand for loans fell away, new figures from the Central Bank show.
May 01, 2009 ... Tighter bank standards put pace of lending growth at 15-year low THE pace of growth in lending fell to its slowest in 15 years in March as banks tightened credit standards and demand for loans fell away, new figures from the Central Bank show. According to the bank's ...
EXPLORATION group Petroceltic yesterday revealed a '33m placing and reported a 75pc hike in revenues to just under $1m thanks to rising gas prices.
May 01, 2009 ... Petroceltic's revenue up by 75pc EXPLORATION group Petroceltic yesterday revealed a '33m placing and reported a 75pc hike in revenues to just under $1m thanks to rising gas prices. Brian O'Cathain, the Petroceltic chief executive said the funds give the company the ...
Eirgrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, reported a 25pc rise in the level of annual profits yesterday and said it expects to make "substantial progress" on the transfer of assets from the ESB this year.(Financial report)
May 01, 2009 ... Eirgrid reports rise in profits as transfer of assets delayed Eirgrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, reported a 25pc rise in the level of annual profits yesterday and said it expects to make "substantial progress" on the transfer of assets from the ESB this ...
A PART-TIME painter charged with the murder of an elderly widow told detectives he "never meant for her to die", a court heard yesterday.
May 01, 2009 ... Painter said he never meant for widow to die, court hears A PART-TIME painter charged with the murder of an elderly widow told detectives he "never meant for her to die", a court heard yesterday. The revelation came as Oliver Hayes (49) of Clancool Terrace, Bandon, ...
A PART-TIME painter charged with the murder of an elderly widow told detectives he "never meant for her to die", a court heard yesterday.
May 01, 2009 ... Painter charged with murder of widow (60) A PART-TIME painter charged with the murder of an elderly widow told detectives he "never meant for her to die", a court heard yesterday. The revelation came as Oliver Hayes (49) of Clancool Terrace, Bandon, Co Cork was ...
GANGLAND survivor Martin Foley has allegedly been involved in threats against a man in his new role as operator of a debt collection agency, the High Court has heard.
May 01, 2009 ... Viper's agency is accused of threatening man over debt GANGLAND survivor Martin Foley has allegedly been involved in threats against a man in his new role as operator of a debt collection agency, the High Court has heard. Building projects manager Greg Kavanagh told ...
GANGLAND survivor Martin Foley has allegedly been involved in threats against a man in his new role as operator of a debt collection agency, the High Court has heard.
May 01, 2009 ... Viper's agency is accused of threatening man over debt GANGLAND survivor Martin Foley has allegedly been involved in threats against a man in his new role as operator of a debt collection agency, the High Court has heard. Building projects manager Greg Kavanagh told ...
HUNDREDS of passengers who shared two flights with the country's first victim of the potentially deadly swine flu will not be tested.
May 01, 2009 ... Hundreds on jet with swine flu man won't be tested HUNDREDS of passengers who shared two flights with the country's first victim of the potentially deadly swine flu will not be tested. The man caught the virus in Mexico before he returned to Dublin. It ...
TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union leader blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement.
May 01, 2009 ... Union chief's rap puts deal in doubt TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union leader blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement. Siptu general president Jack O'Connor launched a stinging attack on the ...
HUNDREDS of passengers who shared two flights with the country's first victim of the potentially deadly swine flu will not be tested.
May 01, 2009 ... Hundreds on flu man's jet will not be tested Country's first swine virus victim took two flights home from Mexico HUNDREDS of passengers who shared two flights with the country's first victim of the potentially deadly swine flu will not be tested. The man ...
A PUBLICITY campaign has started at ports and airports warning people coming into the country of the threat of swine flu.
May 01, 2009 ... Authorities step up publicity drive to control spread of flu A PUBLICITY campaign has started at ports and airports warning people coming into the country of the threat of swine flu. People coming off ferries and planes have been told to report to their GPs if they ...
LESS than 24 hours after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its alert and warned the first pandemic for 40 years is imminent, the first probable case of the swine flu was revealed here. So how worried should we be?
May 01, 2009 ... We all must play a role in keeping virus at bay LESS than 24 hours after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its alert and warned the first pandemic for 40 years is imminent, the first probable case of the swine flu was revealed here. So how worried should we be? ...
THERE is a "tiny, tiny risk" of the swine flu mutating from its present form into a more virulent virus, one of Ireland's top scientists said yesterday.
May 01, 2009 ... 'Tiny, tiny risk' of virus becoming THERE is a "tiny, tiny risk" of the swine flu mutating from its present form into a more virulent virus, one of Ireland's top scientists said yesterday. Prof Luke O'Neill, of the Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity ...
LESS than 24 hours after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its alert and warned the first pandemic for 40 years is imminent, the first probable case of the swine flu was revealed here. So how worried should we be?
May 01, 2009 ... We each have a role to play in keeping this illness at bay LESS than 24 hours after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its alert and warned the first pandemic for 40 years is imminent, the first probable case of the swine flu was revealed here. So how worried should we ...
THE Government has "sufficient" legal powers to deal with a full-blown pandemic, but will move quickly if emergency laws are needed to protect public health.
May 01, 2009 ... State insists it has powers to THE Government has "sufficient" legal powers to deal with a full-blown pandemic, but will move quickly if emergency laws are needed to protect public health. As Ireland last night confirmed its first probable case of swine ...
A GARDA spy in the sky provided air cover for detectives carrying out raids in Limerick yesterday.
May 01, 2009 ... Spy in sky helps gardai get edge A GARDA spy in the sky provided air cover for detectives carrying out raids in Limerick yesterday. A familiar sight over Dublin, the light EC-135 helicopter was used to provide real-time intelligence to gardai on the ...
GUN crime is on the increase, according to the latest statistics.
May 01, 2009 ... Murder, gun crime and rape on the increase GUN crime is on the increase, according to the latest statistics. More than one rape a day was also carried out in the first three months of the year, although overall sexual offences were down, the figures reveal. ...
SOUTH AFRICAN police were still hunting for three suspected hitmen last night who opened fire on an Irish pub owner in Johannesburg, killing him and a young bar manager from Dublin who had worked there less than a week.
May 01, 2009 ... Police hunting three suspects in gun murders of two Irish barmen SOUTH AFRICAN police were still hunting for three suspected hitmen last night who opened fire on an Irish pub owner in Johannesburg, killing him and a young bar manager from Dublin who had worked there less than a ...
"Who is Michael Dwyer?" asked Fr Michael Cooney plaintively.
May 01, 2009 ... Village mourns ordinary young man who met extraordinary fate "Who is Michael Dwyer?" asked Fr Michael Cooney plaintively. The question floated from the pulpit but perhaps echoed the thoughts of many people beyond it who are at a loss to explain the 24-year-old's ...
THE Nigerian woman who used forged documents to fight deportation must get a new legal team together by the end of May.
May 01, 2009 ... Mum gets more time to find new lawyers THE Nigerian woman who used forged documents to fight deportation must get a new legal team together by the end of May. Pamela Izevbekhai is fighting deportation because of her fears her daughters may be subjected to female ...
Bolivian authorities chose yesterday -- the day Michael Dwyer was buried -- to release a series of new pictures of Mr Dwyer and his companions armed to the teeth with a variety of weapons.
May 01, 2009 ... New images on family's black day Bolivian authorities chose yesterday -- the day Michael Dwyer was buried -- to release a series of new pictures of Mr Dwyer and his companions armed to the teeth with a variety of weapons. The pictures, displayed before the media in a ...
DAY-TO-DAY discipline in schools is in danger of breaking down because of a government clamp on filling middle-management positions.
May 01, 2009 ... Schools' leader DAY-TO-DAY discipline in schools is in danger of breaking down because of a government clamp on filling middle-management positions. This was the grim warning yesterday from a schools' leader, who said principals and managers had a right to ...
GUN crime is on the increase, according to the latest statistics.
May 01, 2009 ... Murder and rape on the increase GUN crime is on the increase, according to the latest statistics. More than one rape a day was also carried out in the first three months of the year, although overall sexual offences were down, the figures reveal. Some 14 ...
WOMEN are better educated, healthier and more peace-abiding than men, but they still earn far less and don't get as much say on how the country is run.
May 01, 2009 ... Gender divide is alive and well WOMEN are better educated, healthier and more peace-abiding than men, but they still earn far less and don't get as much say on how the country is run. The gender divide is alive and well in modern Ireland with big differences between ...
The resignation of AIB's top brass came just hours after Finance Minister Brian Lenihan defended the Government's record in clearing out the banks' management, writes Fionnan Sheahan.
May 01, 2009 ... Lenihan defends record in clearing out bosses at troubled institutions The resignation of AIB's top brass came just hours after Finance Minister Brian Lenihan defended the Government's record in clearing out the banks' management, writes Fionnan Sheahan. The ...
The Office of Public Works and a chamber of commerce came under fire yesterday for awarding lucrative contracts to bidders in the North and in England.
May 01, 2009 ... Contract to print 'shop local' flyers given to UK firm The Office of Public Works and a chamber of commerce came under fire yesterday for awarding lucrative contracts to bidders in the North and in England. Dundalk Chamber of Commerce awarded a contract to print ...
Michael Fingleton officially stepped down as chief executive of Irish Nationwide yesterday after 37 years in the driving seat.
May 01, 2009 ... Low-key departure for Fingleton Michael Fingleton officially stepped down as chief executive of Irish Nationwide yesterday after 37 years in the driving seat. Mr Fingleton (71) could not be found at his Dublin offices yesterday afternoon and there were no outward ...
Prison officers fear crime bosses could groom their associates to infiltrate the jail staff as "sleepers".
May 01, 2009 ... Prison guards fear gang infiltration Prison officers fear crime bosses could groom their associates to infiltrate the jail staff as "sleepers". The annual conference of the Prison Officers Association (POA) heard a call yesterday for tighter vetting of applicants to ...
CRIME gangs are gaining greater control in the prisons, according to frontline staff dealing with the thugs.
May 01, 2009 ... Criminals able to 'run their empires while behind bars' CRIME gangs are gaining greater control in the prisons, according to frontline staff dealing with the thugs. The gang bosses are continuing to run their lucrative trades from behind bars despite new hi-tech ...
THE Office of Public Works (OPW) and a chamber of commerce came under fire yesterday for awarding lucrative contracts to bidders in the North and in England.
May 01, 2009 ... Contract for printing 'shop locally' flyers given to North THE Office of Public Works (OPW) and a chamber of commerce came under fire yesterday for awarding lucrative contracts to bidders in the North and in England. Dundalk Chamber of Commerce awarded a contract to ...
The relief will also apply to anyone taking out a mortgage for a new home.
May 01, 2009 ... Confusion surrounds who is still eligible The relief will also apply to anyone taking out a mortgage for a new home THOUSANDS of homeowners who have mortgages are due to lose their mortgage tax relief from today following a decision in April's crisis Budget to scrap ...
FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan admitted yesterday that it might take two months to sort out who is entitled to mortgage interest relief.
May 01, 2009 ... Lenihan faces outrage over mortgage tax relief mix-up Change leaves 260,000 in limbo FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan admitted yesterday that it might take two months to sort out who is entitled to mortgage interest relief. It came after he was accused of ...
DAY-TO-DAY discipline in schools is in danger of breaking down because of a government clamp on filling middle-management positions.
May 01, 2009 ... Schools' leader warns of discipline collapse DAY-TO-DAY discipline in schools is in danger of breaking down because of a government clamp on filling middle-management positions. This was the grim warning yesterday from a schools' leader, who said principals and ...
CRIME gangs are gaining greater control in the prisons, according to frontline staff dealing with the thugs.
May 01, 2009 ... Criminals 'running empires from their jail cells' CRIME gangs are gaining greater control in the prisons, according to frontline staff dealing with the thugs. The gang bosses are continuing to run their lucrative trades from behind bars despite new hi-tech measures to ...
Prison officers fear crime bosses could groom their associates to infiltrate the jail staff as "sleepers".
May 01, 2009 ... Prison guards fear gang infiltration Prison officers fear crime bosses could groom their associates to infiltrate the jail staff as "sleepers". The annual conference of the Prison Officers Association (POA) heard a call yesterday for tighter vetting of applicants to ...
TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union negotiator blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement.
May 01, 2009 ... Recovery plan talks in doubt as union leader lashes Lenihan TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union negotiator blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement. Siptu general president Jack O'Connor launched a stinging ...
SHAWS may face a strike at its 16 department stores next week after a majority of its 1,000 workers voted in favour of industrial action in a row over pay and up to 40 job losses.
May 01, 2009 ... Strike threat to stores in wage and jobs row SHAWS may face a strike at its 16 department stores next week after a majority of its 1,000 workers voted in favour of industrial action in a row over pay and up to 40 job losses. A total of 87pc of members of the retail ...
VISUALLY impaired children must negotiate a daily gauntlet of hazards in their school building, including protruding radiators, badly designed floors and poor lighting.
May 01, 2009 ... 'Hazards' at school for visually impaired VISUALLY impaired children must negotiate a daily gauntlet of hazards in their school building, including protruding radiators, badly designed floors and poor lighting. The 39-pupil St Joseph's Centre for the Visually Impaired ...
The resignation of AIB's top brass came just hours after Finance Minister Brian Lenihan defended the Government's record in clearing out the banks' management.
May 01, 2009 ... Lenihan defends record in clearing out bosses at troubled institutions The resignation of AIB's top brass came just hours after Finance Minister Brian Lenihan defended the Government's record in clearing out the banks' management. The opposition are still calling for ...
THE Nigerian woman who used forged documents to fight deportation must get a new legal team together by the end of May.
May 01, 2009 ... Mum gets more time to find new lawyers THE Nigerian woman who used forged documents to fight deportation must get a new legal team together by the end of May. Pamela Izevbekhai is fighting deportation because of her fears her daughters may be subjected to female ...
TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union negotiator blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement.
May 01, 2009 ... Union leader lashes Lenihan SIPTU urges political leaders to stop 'crucifying' workers TALKS on a national rescue plan appeared doomed last night after a senior union negotiator blamed the Government's 'outlook' for preventing agreement. Siptu general ...
VISUALLY impaired children must negotiate a daily gauntlet of hazards in their school building, including protruding radiators, badly designed floors and poor lighting.
May 01, 2009 ... Visually impaired pupils face 'hazards' at school VISUALLY impaired children must negotiate a daily gauntlet of hazards in their school building, including protruding radiators, badly designed floors and poor lighting. The 39-pupil St Joseph's Centre for the Visually ...
"Who is Michael Dwyer?" asked Fr Michael Cooney plaintively.
May 01, 2009 ... Village mourns ordinary young man who met extraordinary fate far from home "Who is Michael Dwyer?" asked Fr Michael Cooney plaintively. The question floated from the pulpit but perhaps echoed the thoughts of many people beyond it who are at a loss to explain the ...
SHAWS may face a strike at its 16 department stores next week after a majority of its 1,000 workers voted in favour of industrial action in a row over pay and up to 40 job losses.
May 01, 2009 ... Strike threat to stores in wage and jobs row SHAWS may face a strike at its 16 department stores next week after a majority of its 1,000 workers voted in favour of industrial action in a row over pay and up to 40 job losses. A total of 87pc of members of the retail ...
WeStmeath have been handed a double boost with news that Damien Healy is home from Australia and Martin Flanagan is back in training after finally recovering from ankle surgery.
May 01, 2009 ... Healy returns to bolster Westmeath WeStmeath have been handed a double boost with news that Damien Healy is home from Australia and Martin Flanagan is back in training after finally recovering from ankle surgery. It had been anticipated that Healy would miss the ...
A sparkling performance from corner-forward David Quinn saw Na Fianna edge out Parnells by 1-14 to 1-10 in a tough encounter at Parnell Park last night. Quinn scored 1-3 from play and his finely taken 24th-minute goal kept the Coolock men at distance.
May 01, 2009 ... Mighty Quinn proves decisive A sparkling performance from corner-forward David Quinn saw Na Fianna edge out Parnells by 1-14 to 1-10 in a tough encounter at Parnell Park last night. Quinn scored 1-3 from play and his finely taken 24th-minute goal kept the Coolock men ...
DEFENDING league champions Tipperary have beefed up their attack to face Kilkenny in Sunday's Division 1 NHL final in Thurles.
May 01, 2009 ... Tipp call up the big guns DEFENDING league champions Tipperary have beefed up their attack to face Kilkenny in Sunday's Division 1 NHL final in Thurles. Seamus Callanan, Michael Webster, James Woodlock and young Noel McGrath return up front -- where they ...
No respite for the bookmakers at Punchestown last evening as Fiveforthree responded in sparkling fashion to his greatest stamina test when landing some hefty wagers in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle.
May 01, 2009 ... Fiveforthree sparkles as Mullins nabs four-timer No respite for the bookmakers at Punchestown last evening as Fiveforthree responded in sparkling fashion to his greatest stamina test when landing some hefty wagers in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle. Beset by ...
Last month's plucky Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle hero Punjabi spearheads a formidable cast of prolific scorers vying for supremacy this afternoon in the Rabobank-sponsored Irish version at Punchestown.
May 01, 2009 ... Punjabi looks well-armed for tactical battle Last month's plucky Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle hero Punjabi spearheads a formidable cast of prolific scorers vying for supremacy this afternoon in the Rabobank-sponsored Irish version at Punchestown. Already a dual Grade ...
IF you ask a 'modern' Irish person whether they would care for a cup of tea/pint/choc-ice, and they would rather not, chances are you'll get the following reply: "Naw, I'm good.".
May 01, 2009 ... OK, enough already -- it's time to play IF you ask a 'modern' Irish person whether they would care for a cup of tea/pint/choc-ice, and they would rather not, chances are you'll get the following reply: "Naw, I'm good." Good? Good at what? And are you also by any ...
LEINSTER are ready to go to war against Munster with their tried and trusted warriors, including Felipe Contepomi in the crucial outside-half role.
May 01, 2009 ... LEINSTER are ready to go to war against Munster with their tried and trusted warriors, including Felipe Contepomi in the crucial outside-half role. The Puma has struggled against Munster (who were last night confirmed as Magners League champions following the Ospreys' failure ...
AT lunchtime today, Munster and Leinster will confirm their line-ups for tomorrow's Heineken Cup semi-final in Croke Park.
May 01, 2009 ... natural selection Cheika and McGahan to stick with their tried and trusted warriors AT lunchtime today, Munster and Leinster will confirm their line-ups for tomorrow's Heineken Cup semi-final in Croke Park. The levels of speculation surrounding the ...
(15A, general release).
May 01, 2009 ... THE BOAT THAT ROCKED BOLT (15A, general release) HHIII Meandering and dramatically unsound comedy from Richard Curtis starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Rhys Ifans as the star DJs of a 1960s pirate radio station that broadcasts from a boat in ...
3 NIGHT WATCH.
May 01, 2009 ... 3 NIGHT WATCH Alison Curtis knows how to feel classy on the cheap 4-5 BEAMING SPACEMAN Playing Scotty is out of this world, Simon Pegg tells Declan Cashin 5 Q & A Ed Power has the questions, Counting Crows' Adam Duritz (above) has ...
STOCKS in Dublin were up almost 5pc and markets across Europe soared yesterday as major companies produced stronger-than-expected results and speculation grew that the worst of the global recession is over.
May 01, 2009 ... European shares surge in sign that worst may be over ISEQ rises 5pc as major companies produce better-than-expected results STOCKS in Dublin were up almost 5pc and markets across Europe soared yesterday as major companies produced stronger-than-expected results and ...