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Notre Dame Dublin game could be worth close to $100 million to Irish economy

The Notre Dame versus Navy game in Dublin could be worth close to $100 million to the Irish economy, new estimates say, when future tourism potential is fully accounted for.

By JAMES O'SHEA

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 3:56 AM

One in four Polish workers living in Ireland are on the dole says new report

Following a controversial remark from Judge Mary Devins about social welfare in Ireland being a "Polish charity," statistics secured by the Sunday Independent reveal that 25 percent of Polish nationals living in Ireland are now on the dole.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 4:11 AM

Irish swimmer Barry Murphy calls for "biological passports" to stop cheating athletes

Irish swimmer Barry Murphy is calling for swimming authorities to follow the lead of cycling and introduce biological passports to stop swimmers who are taking performance-enhancing drugs.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 4:22 AM

Irish police try to solve mystery as thieves go missing in Dublin's secret tunnels

Dublin police are still trying to solve the riddle of the two men who entered the city’s sewerage system last Friday – and haven’t been seen since.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 7:23 AM

Irish boxer John Joe Nevin secures Ireland’s first medal at London Olympics

Boxer John Joe Nevin won Ireland’s first medal at the London Olympics – and dedicated it to his late cousin David.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 7:35 AM

Former prime minister Brian Cowen undecided about future as he finishes up course at Stanford

Former Irish prime minister Brian Cowen, who is finishing an Executive MA course at Stanford University in California, said he has not ruled out a return to politics or a job at his family law firm

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 5:29 AM

High profile recruitment drive for new priests fails to attract even one response

A recruitment campaign by the Catholic Church in Ireland has failed to find even one potential priest.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 7:12 AM

Belfast columnist expresses outrage over ‘Irish Car Bomb’ pies

The ‘Irish Car Bomb’ pie sold by Cutie Pies NYC and profiled on IrishCentral last week swirled up a storm of media across the Atlantic in Ireland, also calling attention and outrage to the popularity of the drink of the same name in the United States.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Saturday, August 4, 2012, 8:36 AM

“Wicked Tuna” comes to Dingle - 140lbs Atlantic bluefin tuna could make a lot of sushi

An Atlantic bluefin tuna, weighing 140kg and measuring two meters, was caught by Dingle trawlers.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 6:25 AM

Is there a mythical, vanishing island off the western coast of Ireland?

Ireland is world famous for its rich history of magical folklore. However, is there truth in some of its old mythical tales?

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 5:36 AM

Bundoran, County Donegal one of the world’s best surf towns

National Geographic named Bundoran one of the world’s best surf towns, ranking it amongst Hanalei on Kauai, Encinitas in Southern California, and the Bukit Peninsula in Bali.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Monday, August 6, 2012, 5:45 AM

Sports journalism legend Con Houlihan passes away at 86

Legendary Irish sports journalist Con Houlihan has died at the age of 86 – and tributes have poured in for the great Kerryman.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, August 5, 2012, 10:39 AM

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