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Tipperary's Rose is Rose of TraleeTwenty-three-year-old Aoife Kelly representing Co Tipperary has won the Rose of Tralee.
Source : topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 11:02
Sligo has Ireland's highest number of housing complaints
SLIGO has the highest percentage of people with problems with their dwellings, according to a new report.
Source : topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 02:54
Train ridership sets records, as travelers seek to avoid traffic hassle, fill-ups
The Pacific Surfliner stops at Simi Valley en route to Los Angeles and San Diego.
Source : topix.net | 27-Aug-2008 18:38
New Rose of Tralee to be crowned tonight
A new Rose of Tralee is due to be crowned in Co Kerry tonight following the latest instalment of the annual pageant.
Source : topix.net | 27-Aug-2008 10:22
Grey Squirrel in the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland
Grey Squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, in the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland.
Source : topix.net | 27-Aug-2008 02:27
Libel Email Costs University $220,000
Salford University has had to pay $220,000 for an e-mail to a lecturer that a court judged to be libel.
Source : topix.net | 26-Aug-2008 18:24
Never mind Miss Ireland or the Rose of Tralee - now we have Moos Ireland. By Shelley Marsden
The beauty contest, as the name suggests, took place in Co Cavan yesterday. There were up to 30 Fresian lookers competing for the crown of the Baileys Champion Cow Competition in Virginia.
Source : topix.net | 26-Aug-2008 10:14
Doherty to play Greene at Northern Ireland Trophy
Ken Doherty's in action later this evening at the Northern Ireland Trophy. The Dubliner takes on Gerard Greene at 7.30 in the Belfast Waterfront.
Source : topix.net | 26-Aug-2008 01:59
Heroin and cocaine use on the rise in south-east
The number of people being treated for heroin and cocaine use in the south-east is increasing, according to a new report from the HSE.
Source : topix.net | 25-Aug-2008 17:49
Irish PM's voicemail: call my predecessor
Ever wished your predecessor was there to take the flak for the problems you inherited? Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen may have the answer.
Source : topix.net | 25-Aug-2008 13:20
10 amazing Ireland facts
Ten things to know about Ireland 1. Men's bathrooms are called the 'Gents' room -- and most of them have urinal troughs like at the old Tiger Stadium.
Source : topix.net | 24-Aug-2008 13:12
Ireland: Special Offer Rib Package
This is the all new 580 Ribsport. This rib comes complete as standard with: Centre console, Stainless steel Windscreen rail, Curved GRP radar arch, Rear moulded bench seating, Bow cushioned Sundeck area, ...
Source : topix.net | 23-Aug-2008 15:18
Gilligan drug gang member shot outside Marbella bar in murder bid
A FORMER member of the drugs gang led by John Gilligan has survived an attempt on his life in a shooting in southern Spain, it has emerged.
Source : topix.net | 23-Aug-2008 07:08
The Clarence Hotel is a luxury hotel in Dublin, Ireland
The Clarence Hotel is a luxury hotel in Dublin, Ireland. Originally built in 1852, it was transformed into a contemporary design in 1996 by its owners, U2 band members, Bono and The Edge.
Source : topix.net | 22-Aug-2008 23:00
Welsh dancer crushed to death in freak accident
A WELSH dancer was crushed to death in a freak accident when a large piece of suspended scenery fell 30ft from a crane onto her.
Source : topix.net | 22-Aug-2008 14:51
Tesco Ireland seeks to raise 70m in property sell-off
TESCO IRELAND is planning to offload a number of its properties here in a move to generate up to 70 million for future expansion.
Source : topix.net | 22-Aug-2008 06:40
Woman killed in Donegal accident
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating a fatal accident in Co Donegal in which a woman was killed when a visual arts display fell on her.
Source : topix.net | 21-Aug-2008 12:15
Musicians and friends bid farewell to Ronnie Drew
Ronnie Drew was buried today after a funeral ceremony that brought together many of Ireland's finest musicians.
Source : topix.net | 21-Aug-2008 04:13
Ireland says goodbye to Ronnie Drew
The funeral of legendary musician Ronnie Drew has taken place in Greystones, Co Wicklow.
Source : topix.net | 20-Aug-2008 04:02
Folkobit: Ronnie Drew
As has been pointed out in the comments, we've fallen behind by not providing an obituary for Ronnie Drew sooner.
Source : topix.net | 19-Aug-2008 23:33
Rose of Tralee contestants to be publicly unveiled
The 31 contestants for this year's Rose of Tralee are due to be publicly unveiled later today.
Source : topix.net | 19-Aug-2008 12:33
Flooding hits Ireland 20:13
Ireland faced further flooding on Monday after a second successive weekend of torrential summer rain drove people from their homes, blocked road and rail links and threatened to destroy farmers' crops.
Source : topix.net | 19-Aug-2008 05:29
Dubliner Ronnie Drew Dies in Ireland
Ronnie Drew, founder of The Dubliners and Irish music icon, died Aug. 16 of complications related to throat cancer.
Source : topix.net | 19-Aug-2008 00:49
Ireland's Biggest Selling Political Weekly
IN the early 1980s it was obvious that in Dublin's Inner city the drug problem was out of control.
Source : topix.net | 18-Aug-2008 08:56
Ronnie Drew, Uncrowned King Of Ireland, Dead at 73 Years
David Vance over at A Tangled Web advises that Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners has passed away.
Source : topix.net | 17-Aug-2008 08:51
Family of bash victim joins search for reasons
THE family of an Irishman bashed beyond recognition in Coogee a week ago will today ask the public to help police solve the crime.
Source : topix.net | 17-Aug-2008 04:21
Ireland: Cranchi Ireland Spain
For Sales enquiries telephone Peter on +34 618174837 Cannes international boat show, september Southampton international boat show september Barcelona international boat show November London excel international ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Aug-2008 08:15
Gtcbio Announces Its Biomarker Discovery Europe Conference on October 2-3, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland
GTCbio just announced the 3rd edition of its Biomarker Series - the Biomarker Discovery Europe Conference - taking place on October 2-3, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland.
Source : topix.net | 14-Aug-2008 06:14
Ireland just has to put best foot forward, says Flatley
FOR many, Michael Flatley came to symbolise the Celtic Tiger era and the emergence of the new Ireland .
Source : topix.net | 13-Aug-2008 06:11
Ireland: Sun Fast 3200
This boat is reluctantly for sale. Just launched !!!!!! This Daniel Andrieu design provides effortless speed and is most definitely fun ! Conceived by Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Fast 3200 features an original, ...
Source : topix.net | 12-Aug-2008 05:56
Ireland: Arvor 215
Private sale of Arvor 215, VW 100hp diesel engine inboard . Live Baitwell and Diving Platform are standard and extras include Fish Finder, Search Light, Deck Wash, Raymarine C70 GPS and Navman VHF radio.
Source : topix.net | 11-Aug-2008 05:50
Award winning Bunk Campers, Ireland's fastest growing budget campervan rental company
Bunk Campers, Ireland's fastest growing budget campervan rental company, now in its second year of operation, has won the prestigious Northern Ireland Tourist Board Innovation Award.
Source : topix.net | 10-Aug-2008 16:44
Arts Ireland Newsletter Issue No.125
It's well and truly festival season. From pure, unadulyerated trad at the Masters of Tradition Festival in Bantry to crowning goats in Killorglin, it's all here this August.
Source : topix.net | 09-Aug-2008 19:39
Charm of Ireland captured by its people
Some people are known to have all the luck. Take the Irish, for example. They're known to be a lucky people.
Source : topix.net | 09-Aug-2008 11:34
Recent poetry, fiction, histories re: Cork, Ireland?
Recent poetry, fiction, histories re: Cork, Ireland? The question title says it all, except maybe to clarify: not looking for authors from Cork so much as stories about or set in Cork.
Source : topix.net | 09-Aug-2008 03:15
Hume and Currie to be honoured
Former politicians John Hume and Austin Currie are to be jointly honoured for their role in the North's civil rights movement.
Source : topix.net | 08-Aug-2008 19:07
Quigley suspect out of hospital
A man arrested in Donegal in connection with the killing of Londonderry woman Jean Quigley has been taken back into garda custody in County Donegal.
Source : topix.net | 08-Aug-2008 11:06
Essay: Tom Waits in Dublin, Ireland
W ednesday, 1pm. Tom Waits makes his way down South Georges Street, just south of Temple Bar, in Dublin, Ireland.
Source : topix.net | 08-Aug-2008 03:26
: 'Garfield'-less comics to be published
MUNCIE, Ind. - An Irish man who created an Internet sensation by taking the plump orange cat out of "Garfield" comic strips is publishing a book full of his catless creations.
Source : topix.net | 07-Aug-2008 15:17
Ireland: Bayliner 2452 Hard top
Comes with electric/alcohol stove ,shore power, fridge, toilet, sink, trim tabs, wash down fresh water shower, pressurised hot water, water storage tank, raw water storage and pumpout, two benches and plenty of ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Aug-2008 08:03
Arrest of Derry murder suspect
The man wanted in the North on suspicion of murdering pregnant Derry mother-of-four Jean Quigley has been arrested by garda.
Source : topix.net | 06-Aug-2008 23:55
Biogen Idec, Elan report 2 cases of brain disease
NEW YORK : Shares of Biogen Idec Inc. and Elan Corp. PLC plunged after-hours Thursday after the companies reported two cases of a brain disease in patients treated with their multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri.
Source : topix.net | 06-Aug-2008 15:55
Abiomed to bring up to 250 jobs to Athlone
US medical devices firm Abiomed is to bring up to 250 jobs to Athlone in Co Westmeath, the Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has announced.
Source : topix.net | 05-Aug-2008 15:39
Playwright airs queen's dirty laundry
IN THE SCHEME of things, Imelda Murphy's $10,000 nightie was a steal. Without it, her recently penned play, "The Quane's Laundry," would just be another work of historical fiction about royal bloomers and the ...
Source : topix.net | 05-Aug-2008 09:40
Ireland: YAMAHA FX140 4 STROKE
YAMAHA 4 STROKE FX140 CRUSIER PLUS ROLLER TRAILER AND YAMAHA FULL WEATHER COVER.
Source : topix.net | 04-Aug-2008 09:25
Montauk proud of its 'monster'
Fifty years from now, when the history of Montauk is recalled -- maybe over drinks at a pub -- the summer of 2008 will belong to the Montauk Monster.
Source : topix.net | 04-Aug-2008 01:22