Sunday Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from December 2008:
An email claiming to link private equity firm Arkaga with Philip Lynch's Moonduster in the '400m Irish Continental Group (ICG) takeover battle is being probed by the Takeover Panel.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Link alleged between Arkaga and Moonduster An email claiming to link private equity firm Arkaga with Philip Lynch's Moonduster in the '400m Irish Continental Group (ICG) takeover battle is being probed by the Takeover Panel. The email sent from Arkaga executive Dermot ...
The IDA held a board meeting at the luxurious George V hotel in Paris last May.
Dec 07, 2008 ... IDA calls board meeting in luxury Paris hotel The IDA held a board meeting at the luxurious George V hotel in Paris last May. It was part of a '20,000 three-day overseas visit to Paris and London by the state company. The five-star hotel, frequented by the ...
Ryanair is planning to approach a key Aer Lingus shareholder in an effort to win support for Michael O'Leary's latest bid for the airline.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Ryanair woos pilots' vote Ryanair is planning to approach a key Aer Lingus shareholder in an effort to win support for Michael O'Leary's latest bid for the airline. Sources at Ryanair reveal that the company will this week offer to recognise the Irish Airline Pilots' ...
ONE has noticed the campaign in certain quarters to bring back Bertie. Personally, I was looking forward to a sharp change of style and tone from that of the Great Dissembler. But, if we are not going to get it, I suppose we might as well have the Master himself.
Dec 07, 2008 ... But Cowen now needs to stand by his Finance Minister who is valiantly trying to get a grip on the State's purse strings, rather than undermine him ONE has noticed the campaign in certain quarters to bring back Bertie. Personally, I was looking forward to a sharp change of style ...
It's the week that I am making my debut onto the Irish social scene and the economy has gone into total freefall.
Dec 07, 2008 ... When she decided to become an Irish Model for the weekend, Julia Molony discovered that you should never judge anyone until you've walked a mile in their high heels. Photography by Sarah Doyle It's the week that I am making my debut onto the Irish social scene and the economy ...
She's the dynamic frontwoman of hot new band Dirty Epics. Not only does she bring a bit of glitzy Vegas-showgirl styling to the outfit, but she's also been described by the critics as a "very special talent indeed".
Dec 07, 2008 ... sarah jane wai o'flynn She's the dynamic frontwoman of hot new band Dirty Epics. Not only does she bring a bit of glitzy Vegas-showgirl styling to the outfit, but she's also been described by the critics as a "very special talent indeed". She's an eclectic bundle of ...
Ever since she was a little girl, Sarah has loved Christmas. And no one can take that away from her. Not her daughter who has moved to Australia and is refusing to speak to her. Not her ex-husband and his barely post-adolescent new wife. Nor her friend Sally, with whom she had an enormous row last week and who is now trying to turn all the other girls from the book club against her.
Dec 07, 2008 ... The terribly frantic Christmas Ever since she was a little girl, Sarah has loved Christmas. And no one can take that away from her. Not her daughter who has moved to Australia and is refusing to speak to her. Not her ex-husband and his barely post-adolescent new wife. Nor her ...
It's not usual for homeowners to use words such as "goals" and "visualisation" in relation to the building of their home. However, Paul Connolly does. He says he knew exactly what his goal was when he and his wife Aisling tore down their standard three-bedroom bungalow -- in its place he could visualise the opulent four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-storey detached home on one and half acres that they live in today.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Paul and Aisling Connolly knew exactly what they wanted when they started to transform their three-bed bungalow into a unique family home. Happily, the end result is spot on, discovers Mary O'Sullivan. Photography by Tony Gavin It's not usual for homeowners to use words such as ...
I salute them.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Ringing praise for the belles who toil I salute them. Mna na hEireann, who brave wind and recession to live life to the full. Friday, and it was Norma Smurfit's Christmas Charity Lunch at Harvey Nichols First Floor Restaurant. Annette Rocca, Sharon Smurfit, Kathy and Tracy ...
Celia Holman Lee turned 58 on Tuesday. The sun didn't stop in the sky. But time somewhere is certainly standing still. Because she looks lovelier than ever.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Celia stays abreast of finance Celia Holman Lee turned 58 on Tuesday. The sun didn't stop in the sky. But time somewhere is certainly standing still. Because she looks lovelier than ever "I have no problem with age," Celia told me. "Thank you anyway for the ...
IT'S not often you get a moment you could describe as pure theatre. But last Sunday afforded the best Dublin polite society has seen in a long time. Not unsurprisingly, it was under the aegis of Michael Colgan, but not in a Gate sort of way.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Gate keeper's party provides a theatre moment IT'S not often you get a moment you could describe as pure theatre. But last Sunday afforded the best Dublin polite society has seen in a long time. Not unsurprisingly, it was under the aegis of Michael Colgan, but not in a Gate sort ...
THE Drumcondra Mafia is normally totally even-handed. Especially in its insensitivity towards women. Just ask Celia Larkin how she felt about Paddy Duffy's and Chris Wall's remarks about her in the recent Bertie documentaries.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Joe's joking if he wants sympathy for his tangled life THE Drumcondra Mafia is normally totally even-handed. Especially in its insensitivity towards women. Just ask Celia Larkin how she felt about Paddy Duffy's and Chris Wall's remarks about her in the recent Bertie ...
SO it's come to this. A e300,000 Christmas tree standing proudly outside the GPO on O'Connell Street has become the target for all our rage.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Needled over fancy tree SO it's come to this. A e300,000 Christmas tree standing proudly outside the GPO on O'Connell Street has become the target for all our rage. People are irate. But it's not clear whether the reason for their ire is that the 300 grand has gone ...
Saturday.
Dec 07, 2008 ... 'My wife, who's taken to talking to me gently and very calmingly at the buffet, says maybe I could just have the ice cream course and ignore the cakes' Saturday Winter sun is the way forward. But I need to tell you about the buffet. The story of the buffet is the ...
I EMERGE from the Metro Luxembourg, and there, out of the crisp Paris evening, she materialises.
Dec 07, 2008 ... In an uncertain world, Madeleine Keane will always have Paris I EMERGE from the Metro Luxembourg, and there, out of the crisp Paris evening, she materialises. My baby, not only all grown up, but a Parisienne to boot in her ballet pumps, a crimson beret perched on her head. My ...
The Taoiseach is, as they say, in a bad place. He thought he was in a good place last weekend -- the best place of all, indeed, addressing a crowd of Fianna Fail councillors in Tullamore. But even there, on the evidence of a piece in last week's paper by Jody Corcoran, he was in a bad place.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Brian Cowen has a message for all the persons: No we can't. And it's making Declan Lynch feel uneasy The Taoiseach is, as they say, in a bad place. He thought he was in a good place last weekend -- the best place of all, indeed, addressing a crowd of Fianna Fail councillors in ...
The tragic death of Michael Collins elevated his stature and reputation as a national hero, Professor Risteard Mulcahy told the Military History Society of Ireland last Friday night.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Mulcahy legacy was lost after the death of Collins The tragic death of Michael Collins elevated his stature and reputation as a national hero, Professor Risteard Mulcahy told the Military History Society of Ireland last Friday night. "Collins' reputation was enhanced ...
The Volvo XC60 has arrived just as the SUV boom has come to a juddering halt -- but, with its incredible safety credentials, good economy and extremely pleasant manner, it will still do very well. The car deservedly won its section in the Semperit Irish Car of the Year awards and some well-aimed price cuts should further boost its appeal.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Economy, ability and safe comfort zone included The Volvo XC60 has arrived just as the SUV boom has come to a juddering halt -- but, with its incredible safety credentials, good economy and extremely pleasant manner, it will still do very well. The car deservedly won its section ...
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will have to move decisively or face a backbench upheaval, according to senior party members speaking this weekend.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Calls grow for return of McCreevy Taoiseach Brian Cowen will have to move decisively or face a backbench upheaval, according to senior party members speaking this weekend. There is now grave concern that the dominance of the triumvirate of Mr Cowen, Finance Minister ...
TWO investigations are under way after a boat with 10 people sank off west Cork claiming the life of a Swiss tourist.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Double probe into boat tragedy TWO investigations are under way after a boat with 10 people sank off west Cork claiming the life of a Swiss tourist. The accident happened in Roaringwater Bay in freezing seas when the engine failed on the small punt bringing the men to ...
IRELAND was plunged into a major health scare last night as the Government ordered a total recall of all pork and bacon after the discovery of dioxins in animal feed and pig fat samples.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Consumers told not to eat pork and bacon after dioxins found in feed and fat samples IRELAND was plunged into a major health scare last night as the Government ordered a total recall of all pork and bacon after the discovery of dioxins in animal feed and pig fat samples. ...
An unmanned surveillance drone being used by Irish peacekeepers in Chad which went missing after being deployed in the desert may have tried to fly back to the Curragh, 3000 miles away.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Missing Chad drone may have tried to fly home PEACEKEEPERS FEAR LOST DEVICE TRIED TO RETURN TO THE CURRAGH > An unmanned surveillance drone being used by Irish peacekeepers in Chad which went missing after being deployed in the desert may have tried to fly back to the ...
The Roy Keane resignation saga took a bizarre twist yesterday when the majority owner of Sunderland slapped down an underling who claimed the 37-year-old former Irish and Manchester United star had an "unstable personality" unsuited for management.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Short denies Keane had an 'unstable personality' The Roy Keane resignation saga took a bizarre twist yesterday when the majority owner of Sunderland slapped down an underling who claimed the 37-year-old former Irish and Manchester United star had an "unstable personality" ...
23 people lost their jobs every hour last month -- one every three minutes. Latest figures show 17,000 people signed on in November. In all, 277,200, the highest level since September 1996, are on the dole.(Conference news)
Dec 07, 2008 ... REPOSSESSIONS 23 people lost their jobs every hour last month -- one every three minutes. Latest figures show 17,000 people signed on in November. In all, 277,200, the highest level since September 1996, are on the dole. REPOSSESSIONS Nine people lost ...
Sir -- Well done to Shane Ross, for highlighting the huge waste and unaccountability, of taxpayers' money in the public service.
Dec 07, 2008 ... High praise for Shane Ross Sir -- Well done to Shane Ross, for highlighting the huge waste and unaccountability, of taxpayers' money in the public service. But will he be listened to? Will he be heard? Will any positive action be taken? Or will another investigating ...
OUR own Brendan O'Connor whipped up over €120,000 at the To Russia with Love ball and auction in UCD's O'Reilly Hall.
Dec 07, 2008 ... Rushing to help orphans OUR own Brendan O'Connor whipped up over €120,000 at the To Russia with Love ball and auction in UCD's O'Reilly Hall. Prizes included a week's internship with Tommy Hilfiger in New York, a stunning Pauline Bewick painting, a session in ...
It's funny, the aspects of life that can kick-start a career.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Edwina St Lawrence spent much of her childhood in the kitchen with the family's cook. She and her sister-in-law now run cookery lessons from that self-same kitchen, writes Mary O'Sullivan. Photography by Tony Gavin It's funny, the aspects of life that can kick-start a career. ...
She's swapped the flashbulb for the limelight. Best known for her performances on the catwalk, this Christmas she has turned in her stilettos and designer dresses in exchange for a set of fairy wings and a wand. Jenny-Lee is taking up the magical mantle of Tinkerbell in the Tivoli Theatre's production of Peter Pan.
Dec 14, 2008 ... jenny-lee masterson She's swapped the flashbulb for the limelight. Best known for her performances on the catwalk, this Christmas she has turned in her stilettos and designer dresses in exchange for a set of fairy wings and a wand. Jenny-Lee is taking up the magical mantle of ...
It's going to be a lean one this year. Oh yes. None of your organic turkeys from Donnybrook Fair for Christmas dinner. This year, Maud will be getting her turkey from the frozen section at Lidl. She's taking a grim sort of pleasure in the Spartan resourcefulness that the credit crunch inspires.
Dec 14, 2008 ... The Christmas penny-pincher It's going to be a lean one this year. Oh yes. None of your organic turkeys from Donnybrook Fair for Christmas dinner. This year, Maud will be getting her turkey from the frozen section at Lidl. She's taking a grim sort of pleasure in the Spartan ...
Defending his Government's handling of the pig meat crisis last week, Brian Cowen said: "Everything was done as one would expect.".
Dec 14, 2008 ... The blanket pig meat recall was a rash decision on the part of an incompetent leader, writes Jody Corcoran Defending his Government's handling of the pig meat crisis last week, Brian Cowen said: "Everything was done as one would expect." The Taoiseach had intended to ...
It was the ad that really said it all: 'Buy one and get one FREE'. A Lexus dealer in Galway was offering a brand new 2009 Toyota Aygo worth '12,300 absolutely free with any of a list of 17 pre-owned Lexus vehicles ranging in price from '39,000 to '64,900.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Now is a good time to take advantage of the great value available in dealers' showrooms, including a 'buy one, get one free' offer, writes Campbell Spray It was the ad that really said it all: 'Buy one and get one FREE'. A Lexus dealer in Galway was offering a brand new 2009 ...
The Finance Minister, Brian Lenihan, in a breathtaking admission of complacency, has said that the Government only became aware of the economic "decline" in July, two years after slowdown indicators first became apparent and when the country was actually in the grip of a full-scale crisis.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Minister says Government only woke up to economic crisis in July The Finance Minister, Brian Lenihan, in a breathtaking admission of complacency, has said that the Government only became aware of the economic "decline" in July, two years after slowdown indicators first became ...
CHARLES Haughey's confidant and former government press secretary PJ Mara has rubbished allegations published in a new book that Mr Haughey orchestrated the rumours of a "sex scandal" which nearly toppled the presidency of Patrick Hillery.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Rumour denied but ex-President's son backs claims made in book CHARLES Haughey's confidant and former government press secretary PJ Mara has rubbished allegations published in a new book that Mr Haughey orchestrated the rumours of a "sex scandal" which nearly toppled the ...
A small trawler with a three- man crew which was missing for three days is expected to make port this morning after it was spotted by a rescue helicopter during a massive search of the West coast.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Trawler in three-day rescue drama found safe off coast A small trawler with a three- man crew which was missing for three days is expected to make port this morning after it was spotted by a rescue helicopter during a massive search of the West coast. The search, ...
It was while she was staying with her sister Siobhan in her beautiful hotel in Majorca that Brighid McLaughlin began writing a story for her little nephew Dan.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Artist's dedication to grieving nephew It was while she was staying with her sister Siobhan in her beautiful hotel in Majorca that Brighid McLaughlin began writing a story for her little nephew Dan. Tragically Siobhan was murdered and her nephew's father Brian ...
LAST Monday in the Wellesley Room of the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, author Merlin Holland, the grandson of Oscar Wilde, launched a book of selected poems and translations of poetry written by Ulick O'Connor.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Wilde about Ulick LAST Monday in the Wellesley Room of the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, author Merlin Holland, the grandson of Oscar Wilde, launched a book of selected poems and translations of poetry written by Ulick O'Connor. Speaking within a stone's throw of the old ...
SOCIAL Welfare inspectors are visiting Irish addresses of Eastern European dole claimants to discover if they are really resident here or have gone home and are still picking up benefits.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Foreign nationals fly into Dublin on cheap flights to collect benefits SOCIAL Welfare inspectors are visiting Irish addresses of Eastern European dole claimants to discover if they are really resident here or have gone home and are still picking up benefits. Since ...
Ryanair founder Tony Ryan has left over €95m in his will, including over €20m to his estranged wife, Mairead, and over €6m to his last lover, Martine Head.
Dec 14, 2008 ... Ryan wills millions to wife and his lover Ryanair founder Tony Ryan has left over €95m in his will, including over €20m to his estranged wife, Mairead, and over €6m to his last lover, Martine Head. None of the tycoon's string of other well-known ...
THE New York Times was beside itself when the woman who put New York on the map again -- and made Manolo Blahnik a household name -- married on July 4, 2002.
Dec 21, 2008 ... Candy's sweet on her ballet man CANDACE BUSHNELL WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT HER NEW NOVEL BUT BARRY EGAN PREFERS TO FLIRT WITH DANGER BY TEASING THE 'SEX AND THE CITY' AUTHOR ABOUT HER FASHION FAUX-PAS AND WHY SHE MARRIED A MAN JUST EIGHT WEEKS AFTER MEETING HIM> THE ...
'CARA means friend in Irish, and Aimee is the French for friend, too," explains actress and panto star, Aimee O'Sullivan. "I know it sounds really cheesy, but my sister Cara and I are great friends. Apparently, my mum had Cara for me, because I really wanted a little sister.".
Dec 21, 2008 ... Cara looks all set to follow in the footsteps of actress, singer and panto star Aimee, writes Andrea Smith 'CARA means friend in Irish, and Aimee is the French for friend, too," explains actress and panto star, Aimee O'Sullivan. "I know it sounds really cheesy, but my sister ...
Charlie McCreevy should be brought back from Brussels because he would "cheer everyone up".
Dec 28, 2008 ... back to Cabinet Charlie McCreevy should be brought back from Brussels because he would "cheer everyone up". That's the advice to the Taoiseach Brian Cowen from Bertie Ahern's biographer, Professor Richard Aldous He says that Mr McCreevy -- whose term as ...
Retailers given breathing space by a last minute spending spree before Christmas began an unprecedented fight for survival yesterday, slashing prices yet again to maintain cashflow during what is feared will be a torrid start to 2009.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Sector fears torrid start to 2009 as shoppers continue to go North Retailers given breathing space by a last minute spending spree before Christmas began an unprecedented fight for survival yesterday, slashing prices yet again to maintain cashflow during what is feared will be a ...
Anglo Irish Bank was the lightning rod for misery. Chairman Sean FitzPatrick, chief executive David Drumm and non-executive director Lar Bradshaw all bit the dust after revelations of FitzPatrick's loan arrangements.
Dec 28, 2008 ... It was a year many of our so-called smartest business people will want to forget as their reputations were severely dented, writes Nick Webb Anglo Irish Bank was the lightning rod for misery. Chairman Sean FitzPatrick, chief executive David Drumm and non-executive director Lar ...
Album of The Year.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Barry Egan chooses his musical highlights of 2008 and discovers why 'dad rockers' still steal the show Album of The Year 1. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! Federico Garcia Lorca once wondered about the impact great art has on ...
FORGET about Bond Girls, the new breed in town is the Adam Sandler Girl. They're a slightly more wholesome collection than 007's conquests, but no less sassy. The latest member of this exclusive group is Keri Russell, who was hand-chosen by Sandler himself to play the romantic lead in Bedtime Stories, Disney's Christmas film.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Former Mickey Mouse Club star Keri Russell is now a Disney princess, thanks to Adam Sandler, writes Evan Fanning FORGET about Bond Girls, the new breed in town is the Adam Sandler Girl. They're a slightly more wholesome collection than 007's conquests, but no less sassy. The ...
THE Irish football team have come a long way in a year. Cast your mind back to late 2007 when we'd just emerged from the reign of Steve Staunton, a manager with a penchant for strange team selections and who spoke a peculiar brand of English none of us could quite understand.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Mind The Trap THE Irish football team have come a long way in a year. Cast your mind back to late 2007 when we'd just emerged from the reign of Steve Staunton, a manager with a penchant for strange team selections and who spoke a peculiar brand of English none of us could quite ...
GOSH, darn it. We might have been short of a few quid in 2008, but one thing there was no lack of was something, or should that be somebody, to talk about. There were many contenders this year for the award for comedy politician of the year. Biffo played a competitive game, with his "headless chicken in a s*** storm routine", but, at the end of the day, the prize for greatest value at a press conference has to go to Sarah Palin.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Don't allow Sarah to pale into insignificance GOSH, darn it. We might have been short of a few quid in 2008, but one thing there was no lack of was something, or should that be somebody, to talk about. There were many contenders this year for the award for comedy politician of ...
THE Bishop of Cloyne, Dr John Magee, has no intention of resigning over a child protection controversy and plans to lead the Easter ceremonies in his diocese next April.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Magee says Cloyne mistakes will not reoccur THE Bishop of Cloyne, Dr John Magee, has no intention of resigning over a child protection controversy and plans to lead the Easter ceremonies in his diocese next April. Friends have insisted that the beleaguered Cork cleric ...
TENNIS ace John McEnroe has described the murder of Celine Cawley as a senseless tragedy.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Tennis legend McEnroe shocked by Celine death TENNIS ace John McEnroe has described the murder of Celine Cawley as a senseless tragedy. The former World Number 1 said he knew Celine when she used to date his brother Mark, now a successful lawyer. "They ...
Conor Cruise O'Brien was one of the outstanding international diplomats, writers, historians and public intellectuals of his generation, mourners at his funeral Mass in Howth were told.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Tributes to loving father and a prophet Conor Cruise O'Brien was one of the outstanding international diplomats, writers, historians and public intellectuals of his generation, mourners at his funeral Mass in Howth were told. In his homily, his friend Fr Patrick ...
So you had a quiet Christmas? I was in Clery's on Christmas Eve. Now that was quiet. Outside the streets were busy. Inside, upstairs, there was more staff than customers. Up to 70 per cent had been knocked off the price of most goods. At those prices Clery's made a substantial loss on Christmas Eve, as it will throughout its winter sale.
Dec 28, 2008 ... It really is your patriotic duty to get out and start spendingWe, as consumers, have a vital role to play in saving the economy from the disaster of deflation, says Jody Corcoran So you had a quiet Christmas? I was in Clery's on Christmas Eve. Now that was quiet. Outside the ...
Watching Phelim Drew speak in O'Donghue's pub last month about his beloved da caused my mind to go back, magically, to a Christmas meeting with Ronnie in 200.
Dec 28, 2008 ... Barry Egan fondly recalls several close encounters with the charismatic and witty singer of The Dubliners Watching Phelim Drew speak in O'Donghue's pub last month about his beloved da caused my mind to go back, magically, to a Christmas meeting with Ronnie in 200. I ...
The economic crisis will significantly worsen in the New Year, with a shocking 70,000 jobs now expected to be lost in the beleaguered retail sector alone.
Dec 28, 2008 ... High costs, stay-away shoppers will force third of sector out of business The economic crisis will significantly worsen in the New Year, with a shocking 70,000 jobs now expected to be lost in the beleaguered retail sector alone. Retail forms a huge part of the ...