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Georgian buildings on Dublin's historic Parnell Square Dublin launches plan for cultural quarter in Parnell Square

Plans have been unveiled this week for a proposed $78 million cultural quarter in one of Dublin's finest Georgian squares. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

At the end of February 2013 there were 12,490 Irish workers in Australia on primary 457 visas in comparison to the 8,620 in 2012 which equals a rise of 45 percent within one year Number of Irish emigrating for new life in Australia up 45 percent

The latest data shows that at the end of February 2013 there were 12,490 Irish workers in Australia on primary 457 visas in comparison to the 8,620 in 2012 which equals a rise of 45 percent within one year in the number of Irish p ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 17

Irish cultural ambassador, Gabrial Byrne, spoke about the disconnect between Ireland and its diaspora Gabriel Byrne's criticism of The Gathering 'helped with tourism' says event boss

Gabriel Byrne’s shakedown of the Irish tourism initiative The Gathering has helped attract visitors to Ireland, according to one of its directors. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 15

Aer Arann’s marketing manager Sinead Murphy and Isle of Man Airport director Anne Reynolds   with Aer Lingus Regional cabin crew member Kitty Dillon. Aer Lingus move to JetBlue terminal, now have Wifi on board Atlantic flights - Major changes on New York-Dublin/Shannon routes for Irish carrier

Aer Arann’s marketing manager Sinead Murphy and Isle of Man Airport director Anne Reynolds  with Aer Lingus Regional cabin crew member Kitty Dillon. The transatlantic flight experience just got a lot more interesting aboard Aer ...

by Niall O'Dowd 12

End to Ireland’s disastrous bank guarantee - an achievement at the expense of the Irish State

Irish graffiti former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan and former Taoiseach Brian Cowen At midnight last Thursday the disastrous blanket guarantee given to the ...

by John Spain 0

Noam Chomsky, the American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist, says austerity measures in Europe are crippling the economy Noam Chomsky tells Dublin the EU’s economy is being ruined by austerity

Noam Chomsky, one of the world's most most famous political theorists, is warning that the European Union's panicked response to the economic crisis has left European democracy in a much worse condition than the United States. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 9

Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy at Ballintoy Harbour in series three of Game Of Thrones Ballintoy Harbour, Co. Antrim Ireland’s attractive tax breaks for TV and movies could be on the way out

The Irish tax breaks that have allowed shows like “Camelot” to be filmed in the Emerald Isle could be on the way out, warns Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

Former Irish property tycoon Sean Dunne Former Irish property king Sean Dunne applies for bankruptcy in US

Irish property baron Sean Dunne, resident in the U.S. for the past several years, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Connecticut on Good Friday, but is insistent that his financial woes did not contribute to the collapse of the Cel ...

by JAME O'SHEA 3

Ireland's Central Statistics Office shows rise in flights to Ireland from North America while trips by British residents have continued to decline Vacationers from North America choosing Irish destinations up by ten percent

According to the Central Statistics Office’s overseas travel bulletin, the number of trips into Ireland has increased over a three month period, showing a rise in flights to Ireland from North America while trips by British reside ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 0

Cyprus? Been there, done that - EU leaders brass necks insist European’s money is safe

Protests against the bailout of bond holders, such as this one in Dublin on March 16, happen regularly in Ireland.The raid by the Cypriot government on bank accounts in Cyprus has sent shudders of fear through ordinary people acro ...

by John Spain 2

Leo Varadkar Minister tells working mums they may have to quit their jobs and mind their kids

An Irish government minister has claimed working mums will have to give up their jobs and look after their children if they want mortgage debt relief under a new scheme. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 8

Donegal County Council is considering dimming public lights in an attempt to save money in the current economic crisis. Donegal County Council to dim the street lights in effort to save money

A local authority in Ireland is considering dimming public lights in a desperate attempt to save money in the current economic crisis. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 0

Good old reliable Ireland - depressed Irish continue paying massive bank debt with no end in sight

Ireland turned green for St. Patrick’s Day on  Sunday, but problems still ... ...

by John Spain 1

Bank of Ireland Group Chief Executive, Richie Boucher Bailed out Bank of Ireland lost $3billion last year – and paid boss $1.2million

The boss at bailed out Bank of Ireland was paid over $1.2million in 2012 – despite the bank reporting a loss of almost $3billion. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 7

Michael O'Leary owner of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair Ryanair Michael O’Leary talks to NBC about Boeing, ‘regulatory crap’ and toilets - VIDEO

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is a fan of the Boeing aircraft company. In fact the Irish airline magnet just purchased 175 of Boeing's next generation 737 jets for $15.6 billion. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 6

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