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Brexit Bill Vote

Feb 16th, 2017 by admin

The British House of Commons has voted 494 to 122 to pass the Brexit Bill.

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HP To Close Plant in Kildare

Feb 15th, 2017 by admin

The giant printer company HP will close its plant in Kildare, costing up to 500 jobs locally.

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Obama To Visit Dublin

Feb 15th, 2017 by admin

Former President Barack Obama will visit Dublin in the near future where he will be presented with the Freedom of the City award. He and Michele last visited in 2011.

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The lianhan shee is an Irish love fairy. She seeks the love and dominance of mortal men, and most men find they cannot refuse her. She never yields to them on earth, and they must accompany her to Tir-na-n-Og, the land of forever young, where his passion will destroy him. Many great poets and musicians have loved her, and they all died young.

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Oscar Wilde Quote

Feb 13th, 2017 by admin

“ I gave my talent to my work and saved my genius for my life.” Oscar Wilde

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“Devil’s Bit”

Feb 10th, 2017 by admin

“Devil’s Bit” is a mountain in Co Tipperary. According to legend, it got its name because the devil took a bite out of it. There is a small gap in the mountain between one outcrop of rock and another small plateau which is the spot where the devil bit it. He broke his teeth taking the bite and the Rock of Cashel was formed when the piece fell from his mouth.

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