Recently added articles from Sunday Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland):
FORMER Dublin Docklands Development Authority boss Lar Bradshaw had a stake in another property in the heart of the IFSC while he was in charge of the €10bn development of the area.
Jun 28, 2009 ... Bradshaw held share in second IFSC property RTE's Pat Kenny and Sean Dunne were co-owners FORMER Dublin Docklands Development Authority boss Lar Bradshaw had a stake in another property in the heart of the IFSC while he was in charge of the €10bn development of ...
'How to deal with love," Virginia Woolf once asked, "so that we're not all blushing?" Ever since she fell into the arms of Brian O'Driscoll in 2007, Amy Huberman has handled herself -- and the affairs of her heart -- with sufficient dignity to spare our blushes. She is tantalisingly more a mystery than most girls with even half her profile in Ireland.
Jun 28, 2009 ... She's the girl of the moment. Ever since she fell into the arms of iconic rugby star Brian O'Driscoll in 2007, La Huberman has handled herself with dignity and humour. But she's more than just the First Fiancee: now The Clinic actress can add author to her list of accomplishments. Barry ...
YOU have to hand it to our favourite Christian, Bono. Usually an anti-humility pill. But I digress.
Jun 28, 2009 ... Bestseller whets Bono's appetite YOU have to hand it to our favourite Christian, Bono. Usually an anti-humility pill. But I digress. Prior to the start of his band's world tour on Tuesday in the Nou Camp in Barcelona, he did his best to instigate his very own Taste ...
For bar-owner Dan McGrattan, people like his grandfather, Robert, were part of a forgotten generation.
Jun 28, 2009 ... Family recalls forgotten Irish hero who died in Iraq, 90 years ago For bar-owner Dan McGrattan, people like his grandfather, Robert, were part of a forgotten generation. They were neither honoured nor talked about -- because in the Ireland his parents' generation grew ...
THE playwright Tom Stoppard had a rather high opinion of the power of good reportage. "I still believe," he once said, "that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.".
Jun 28, 2009 ... Fas scoop brings top award for Sunday team Nick Webb and Shane Ross honoured for investigative story that had a 'huge public impact' THE playwright Tom Stoppard had a rather high opinion of the power of good reportage. "I still believe," he once said, "that if your ...
FORMER Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) boss and Anglo Irish Bank director Lar Bradshaw had a stake in a '70m car park and office scheme constructed in the docklands while he was in charge of the '10bn development of the area.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Ex-Docklands boss held stake in riverside site Group approved planning for '70m development FORMER Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) boss and Anglo Irish Bank director Lar Bradshaw had a stake in a '70m car park and office scheme constructed in the docklands ...
DCC is attempting to introduce a bumper new bonus scheme for its top executives, including boss Tommy Breen. The reward scheme may pay out far more than any previous company bonus plan.
Jun 21, 2009 ... DCC plans new bumper bonus plan for executives DCC is attempting to introduce a bumper new bonus scheme for its top executives, including boss Tommy Breen. The reward scheme may pay out far more than any previous company bonus plan. Under the new incentive plan, chief ...
WINDING down the busted Anglo Irish Bank is the right thing to do -- but would it be the correct thing to do? That subtle distinction has been lost in the debate, not just about Anglo, but on the crisis in general. As a result, most of that debate remains both foolish and dangerous.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Morality is priceless -- but cycnicism might serve us better There is a dilemma between doing what is right and what is wise -- the more the banks are 'bailed out' the less ready cash taxpayers have to find WINDING down the busted Anglo Irish Bank is the right thing ...
THE number of students applying for post-graduate courses has exploded as the jobs market looks grim for new graduates. Unemployment is forecast to hit 17 per cent in coming months, with traditional employers scaling back recruitment.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Students seeking post-grad bolt-hole as job hopes fade THE number of students applying for post-graduate courses has exploded as the jobs market looks grim for new graduates. Unemployment is forecast to hit 17 per cent in coming months, with traditional employers scaling back ...
You may have noticed that lots of people think about food as a negative thing these days.
Jun 21, 2009 ... In which our hero puts paid to the idea that food is the enemy You may have noticed that lots of people think about food as a negative thing these days. Offer someone a nice piece of chocolate and they'll say: "Oh no, get that away from me!" It used to be that people didn't beat ...
Monday was a sunny afternoon in Howth.
Jun 21, 2009 ... U2: Access all areas Preparing to kick off a revolutionary world tour in Barcelona, Larry, Bono, the Edge and Adam have already travelled a long road to get here. In astonishingly frank interviews with Brendan O'Connor, the band reveal the role of God in fighting their demons ...
It's been another big week in the history of Twitter.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Tehran inflates Twitter egos It's been another big week in the history of Twitter. The favoured social networking site of celebrities and muck savages alike gained some political kudos when the American government persuaded the site's administrators to postpone some upgrading ...
George Hook's life story is the story of the resilience of the human spirit. And that there can be light after even the darkest of days.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Hook, line and sinker KNOWN AS A FEARLESS PUNDIT ON EVERYTHING FROM RUGBY TO THE ECONOMY, BROADCASTER GEORGE HOOK HAS A RICH FAMILY LIFE: HAPPILY MARRIED, HE'S INORDINATELY PROUD OF HIS CHILDREN, ONE OF WHOM RUNS THE CHARITY COMBER, WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN ROMANIAN ORPHANAGES ....
Don't ask Mary My-Other-Car-Is-A-State-Chopper McAleese what she was doing catching a helicopter to a GAA match last summer and landing the taxpayer with the tab.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Coptergate has Mary in a spin A chopper ride to a GAA match is blindingly bad taste, says Julia Molony, but the President just pulls down her shades Don't ask Mary My-Other-Car-Is-A-State-Chopper McAleese what she was doing catching a helicopter to a GAA match last ...
In the small print of a recent study by the ESRI, based on figures assembled by the CSO, there lies one of the most understated, yet starkest warnings, of which we almost dare not speak.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Racist tide follows our fading fortunes Immigrants are likely to be at the rough end of tensions arising from the economic squeeze, writes Jody Corcoran In the small print of a recent study by the ESRI, based on figures assembled by the CSO, there lies one of the most ...
He's smart, that Obama guy. There are signs of a furious and well-armed revolt among the brain-dead regiments of the American right-wing, and it won't be surprising if they try to murder him. In the meantime, it's interesting to see an adult at work in the White House.
Jun 21, 2009 ... At last there's an adult in White House Obama's thoughtful approach deprives Iran's leaders of a convenient hate figure, writes Gene Kerrigan He's smart, that Obama guy. There are signs of a furious and well-armed revolt among the brain-dead regiments of the American ...
NATIONAL Bike Week has just finished and the country hardly noticed that it had begun. In fact, Transport Minister Noel Dempsey launched it this day last week, with a less-than-enormous turnout in Phoenix Park, when he admitted that much of the cycling infrastructure was appalling.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Cyclists stuck in first gear National Bike Week only served to prove how appalling the infrastructure is for those of us who commute on two wheels, writes Campbell Spray NATIONAL Bike Week has just finished and the country hardly noticed that it had begun. In fact, ...
Figures to be released this week are likely to show that the number of immigrants on the Live Register will exceed 80,000 for the first time or 20 per cent of the total unemployed, the Sunday Independent has learned.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Racism fears rise as jobless increase ESRI 'concerned' as immigrants now 20 per cent of unemployed Figures to be released this week are likely to show that the number of immigrants on the Live Register will exceed 80,000 for the first time or 20 per cent of the total ...
U2 drummer Larry Mullen believes rich and successful people are being unnecessarily humiliated when coming in and out of Ireland, describing this as "part of a new resentment of rich people in this country".
Jun 21, 2009 ... Stop being nasty to the rich, says U2's drummer U2 drummer Larry Mullen believes rich and successful people are being unnecessarily humiliated when coming in and out of Ireland, describing this as "part of a new resentment of rich people in this country". ...
DISAGREEMENTS over the running of the North Dublin Muslim National School erupted two years ago between the school Patron Imam Yahya Al-Hussein and the then board of management chairperson Shahzad Ahmed.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Rifts over running of faith school The Muslim educational facility that was slated in a damning report this week suffered from long-term disputes, writes Education Editor John Walshe DISAGREEMENTS over the running of the North Dublin Muslim National School erupted ...