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Irish Mammy Super Hero

Posted in This and That on Sep 19th, 2012

A study at the Univ. of Limerick has concluded that the Irish Mammy is a super hero, beating out Mother Teresa and Batman in the hero category.

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Snake Discovered at Guinness Factory

Posted in This and That on Sep 18th, 2012

A snake was discovered in an empty barrel shipped from Texas to the Guinness factory in Dublin. True to form , the Dubliners named the snake : J.R.

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Daniel O’Donnell Moving to Owey Island

Posted in This and That on Sep 17th, 2012

Daniel O’Donnell and his wife are moving to an island off the coast of Donegal. The island of Owey is where Daniel’s mother was born and they are restoring a cottage there.

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Che Guevara Statue

Posted in This and That on Aug 29th, 2012

Congressman Peter King has urged the Galway City Council to halt plans for a statue of Che Guevara in Galway City because some Americans are opposed to it. Che Guevara’s grandmother was born in Galway (Lynch).

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Shell Refinery Spill

Posted in This and That on Aug 25th, 2012

A Shell refinery lorry overturned on a Co Mayo road and blocked inhabitants from coming and going for three days. Protests against the oil drilling are ongoing.

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Oil Discovery Off Coast of Cork

Posted in This and That on Aug 23rd, 2012

An Irish oil exploration company has revealed that they have discovered over a billion barrels of oil off the coast of Cork.

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Genetically Modified Potato Trials

Posted in This and That on Aug 22nd, 2012

An Irish food authority has been given permission to carry out trials on a genetically modified potato that would improve resistant to blight. Organic farmers have opposed the move.

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Orange Order Addresses Irish Senate

Posted in This and That on Aug 13th, 2012

Drew Nelson, the secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, became the first member of the Orange Order to address the Irish Senate. He asked that the Orange Order be allowed to parade in Dublin City.

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Pieta House Fundraiser Held in Listowel, Co. Kerry

Posted in This and That on Aug 11th, 2012

1,436 people in Listowel, Co. Kerry, dressed as nuns, beating the previous Guinness record of 250. The purpose was to raise money for the Pieta House which is a charity aimed at the prevention of suicide. Many more participants showed up than expected and the organizers had to scramble for coifs, black robes and veils.

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Westport, Co Mayo, Named Best Place to Live

Posted in This and That on Jul 31st, 2012

The Irish Times has voted Westport, Co. Mayo, the best place to live, beating out hundreds of others. The choice was based on beauty, affordability, spirit and cleanliness.

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