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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Keane blames Irish defense as Henry backs calls for a replay

FORMER Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended its World Cup hopes. France captain Henry has admitted he handled the...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Fitch Affirms Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK--(Business Wire)-- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A-' underlying rating on approximately $30.7 million Franklin County, Ohio, adjustable rate demand health care facilities revenue and refunding bonds, series 2004A and 2004B issued on behalf of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Taoiseach to proceed with pay cuts

Public sector pay in Ireland must be cut, Taoiseach (prime minister) Brian Cowen has insisted
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Exhibitions, talks, and a sale at Galway Arts Centre

A still from Ann Maria Healys Monochrome. By Kernan Andrews THE GALWAY Arts Centre will host a serious of events next week including a performances art piece, a discussion on redeveloping Galway, and a sale of artworks. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Galway Jazz Festival begins tonight

Trygve Seim. By Kernan Andrews THE CITY is in for a treat with a weekend of jazz from leading practitioners of the genre from Norway, Germany, Italy, and Ireland at the Galway Jazz Festival which runs from this evening up to Sunday night. The festival
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost. With an entry level price of just €9,895, the Nissan Pixo is Ireland's
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay request

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:00 GMT

FIFA turn down Ireland's request

Irish disbelief greets the referee's decision to allow France's controversial goal on Wednesday STORY HIGHLIGHTS FIFA turn down a request from the Irish Football Association (FAI) to replay their deciding World Cup play-off game against France FIFA: 'The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Henry: 'A Replay Would Be Fairest Solution'

The France striker issued a statement admitting he had handled the ball and felt embarrassed at how his team had qualified for South Africa. But he denied cheating and said the handball was an 'instinctive reaction'. Henry said: 'The fairest solution
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Ex RUC man to be Sinn Fein MLA

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Priest denies abusing three girls

A Dublin-based priest has denied sexually abusing three County Fermanagh girls more than 30 years ago. Fr Eugene Lewis, 75, with an address at Cypress Grove House, Templeogue, was arraigned before Dungannon Crown Court on 11 charges involving three
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Hammer pair's sentences increased

Brothers' hammer attack sentences increased Brothers who beat a man with hammers after breaking into his north Belfast home have each had the time they will serve in jail increased by a year. William and Gary Vokes were originally told they would each
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

NI agriculture department attacked over LFA payments

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been accused of discrimating against small farmers by refusing to pay interest on late LFA payments if it’s less than £50. “Thousands of smaller farmers in NI are being
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Launch of €150m “smart schools� plan... click here for more

€150m “smart schools� plan Re-opening of Castleknock Gate
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Bolivian Peasant leader comes to Ireland to demand IRMS investigation

A leader of the Bolivian Confederation of Peasant Workers (CSUTCB) is in Ireland this weekend to visit the local people who continue to resist Shell's experimental gas pipeline in Rossport and to demand that the Irish government investigate the role of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Fitch Affirms Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio at A-; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A-' underlying rating on approximately $30.7 million Franklin County, Ohio, adjustable rate demand health care facilities revenue and refunding bonds, series 2004A and 2004B issued on behalf of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Fitch Affirms Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A-' underlying rating on approximately $30.7 million Franklin County, Ohio, adjustable rate demand health care facilities revenue and refunding bonds, series 2004A and 2004B issued on behalf of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Regulate Sunbeds Say Doctors, British Medical Association Northern Ireland

The BMA in Northern Ireland welcomed the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey's consultation into the regulation of the sunbed industry in Northern Ireland. Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the BMA's Northern Ireland Council said, "Doctors are concerned
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:00 GMT

NI puts benefits calculator on the web

The Northern Ireland Executive has said that its online benefits adviser will provide its citizens with the same level of service as Directgov The adviser , which was launched on 19 November 2009, will provide calculations and other information about 27
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

EU approves Irish guarantee scheme

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission (EC) has approved an Irish measure to stabilize financial markets by providing guarantees on deposits and debt to eligible banks active in the Irish market. The decision was taken here Friday under EC
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Man arrested after cocaine seized

A man has been arrested following the seizure of a substantial amount of cocaine. Police said the arrest was in connection with the recovery of £30,000 worth of cocaine in the County Londonderry town on Friday. The man is currently being questioned by
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Ireland asks FIFA for France World Cup replay

Angry Ireland called on FIFA Thursday to allow its World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, as a dispute over Thierry Henry's blatant handball
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Fitch Affirms Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

however, Fitch will assess the impact if and when the project is undertaken. Located in Dublin, Ohio, FVD is a type-A continuing-care retirement community providing 256 independent living units, 46 assisted living units, and 60 nursing beds. Total
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Tainted Victory: French Feel Shame Over Ireland Match

To the great sorrow of Irish soccer fans, the fat lady of their sport sang on Friday, dashing what little hope Ireland had left of reviving its vanquished World Cup dreams. On Friday, soccer's international governing body, FIFA, rejected Ireland's
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Fitch Affirms Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

however, Fitch will assess the impact if and when the project is undertaken. Located in Dublin, Ohio, FVD is a type-A continuing-care retirement community providing 256 independent living units, 46 assisted living units, and 60 nursing beds. Total
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Film and TV industry remains boon to Irish economy

âs film and television industry is still boosting the economy despite the recession, a group said today.The Audiovisual Federation said while revenue from the sector has fallen this year, it claimed the country continues to benefit both financially and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT

O2 Ireland offers prepay mobile broadband for EUR 3.99 a day

(Telecompaper) O2 Ireland has launched prepay mobile broadband services, offering a 24-hour pass for EUR 3.99 with a 500 MB data allowance or a 30-day pass for EUR 19.99 with 5 GB allowance...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Employment in Irish industry fell 21,300 in 12 months to Q2 2009 despite rise in pharmaceutical production; Private sector unit labor costs also dipped

Source: CSO Employment in Irish industry fell by 21,300 from 232,600 to 211,300 employees between Q2 2008 and Q2 2009, despite the rise on pharmaceutical production in the US-owned sector. NCB Stockbrokers says there is evidence in the long-awaited Q2
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Stop whingeing, Keane to Irish

Keane has accused the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) of hypocrisy over its attempts to have the World Cup play-off with France replayed. Keane said Ireland had benefited from poor refereeing decisions during their qualifying campaign as well as
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Irish Justice Minister calls for Ireland-France replay

Dublin, Nov 20: Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has called on FIFA to order a replay of the controversial World Cup play-off between Ireland and France. Ahern's call came as Ireland is still raging at the double handball by France striker Thierry
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT