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Ireland's Eye – A roundup of top Irish news stories (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:08:17 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Stolen Snake
GARDAI are investigating the theft of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor from the Duleek area. The snake, named Jenga, was stolen from a log cabin at the rear of the property outside Duleek in the early hours of Saturday, May 4.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland reaches out to U.S. investors to support new solutions to social challenges - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:54:57 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

At a time when Ireland’s social and economic challenges are at a crossroads, Darren Ryan is an Irishman in a hurry.

National hero Donal Walsh loses battle with cancer - teen's optimism and courage inspired thousands (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:33:43 PDT

Donal Walsh: Irish teen dies, 16, afterfour year cancer battleKerry teenager Dónal Walsh, whose optimism and courage in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis saw him labelled a 'national hero', died last night aged 16Tributes from those inspired by Walsh's bravery have already flooded in A Facebook page set up in his honour has already received almost 100,000 likesFr Francis Nolan, the priest of Walsh's parish, called the rugby-crazed teen an 'inspiration' to those in Kerry and beyond READ MORE

News from around the 32 counties of Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:02:34 PDT

By: BRENDAN CHARLES

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Hidden visas for Ireland and many other countries in new immigration bill (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:53:21 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Several countries, including Ireland, are seeking hidden visa programs for themselves in the new immigration bill, The New York Times reports.

Find the place in Ireland that most closely matches the values in your life with the new Census map (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:28:44 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Profiles of cities, towns and villages of Ireland compiled from the 2011 census provide statistical pictures of every county allowing the public to single out which place in Ireland most matches their personal values.

New report shows that US firms pay less than normal tax in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:31:35 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

American corporations paid an average tax rate of eight percent on their company profits in Ireland, according to a report compiled for American politicians.

Ireland’s Eye – A round up of top Irish news stories (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:23:46 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Colorful Vault Problem
A REQUEST for a 90-year-old West Clare man to repaint his family vault has been condemned as a case of “bureaucracy gone mad.”

News from around the 32 counties of Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:35:02 PDT

By: BRENDAN CHARLES

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Ireland’s Eye – A round up of top Irish news stories (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:15:36 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

No Communion Payments
A RECENT government decision to withdraw exceptional needs payments for religious ceremonies grants has secured the backing of parents locally.

Irish professor with multiple sclerosis Marie Fleming loses landmark right-to-die case in Irish Supreme Court (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:03:22 PDT

Marie Fleming; partner deniedassisted suicideA terminally ill woman with multiple sclerosis has lost her landmark case in the Supreme Court challenging Ireland's absolute ban on euthanasiaMarie Fleming (59) fought the case up to the country's most senior legal tribunal, requesting an assurance that her partner not be prosecuted for helping her end her lifeThe case was described by the Chief Justice, Susan Denham, as 'very tragic'However the court's answer was that the Irish constitution guarantees an absolute right to life, and that there was no legal recognition for a corresponding right to die READ MORE

News from around the 32 counties of Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:34:47 PDT

By: BRENDAN CHARLES

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Joe Schmidt replaces Declan Kidney as Ireland's new rugby coach (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:23:53 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Schmidt will join the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on 1st July on a contract that will see him lead Ireland until after the 2016 RBS Six Nations.

A new taste of spring in Ireland- Tayto crisp’s cheese and onion chocolate bar (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:03:21 PDT

I was going to write about the lovely local excitement in Clare created by the arrival in fabled Bunratty down the road from Maisie’s cottage of three happy bottlenose dolphins, but dammit I'm being deflected by the even greater national excitement created by the arrival on the Irish market of the Tayto chocolate bar To me it is what Charlie Haughey once described as a "GUBU"--grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented! But then I'm clearly out of step with the majoritySomething I learned from trips over to you in recent years was the great hunger among you for Tayto cheese and onion potato crisps If you brought over a few packs of them they were like gold dust to friends READ MORE

Judge Judy’s new role - tourist in Ireland and VP of UCD’s Law Society (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:07:15 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

We failed to mention a couple of weeks back that TV judicial queen Judge Judy was in Dublin for a ceremony in which she was named vice president of the Law Society at University College Dublin.

Ireland's Eye - A round up of top Irish news stories (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:16:33 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Ban Hoodies
A CASTLEBAR councilor has called on the local council to examine the possibility of banning hoodies in the town.

Emergency Response Services personnel invited to Heroes Week Gathering in Ireland this June (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:22 PDT

Kerry Emergency Services Chiefs who will host Heroes Week in Tralee, Ireland from June 12-17 (l to r)Red Cross President Charlie Hartnett, Garda (Police) Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan, Chief Fire Officer Vincent Hussey and Mayor of Tralee Councilman John WallHeroes throughout North America, Britain and Europe, especially those with a connection to Ireland, are invited to the Emerald Isle this summer for a celebration of their braveryTralee, County Kerry will host Heroes Week from 12-17 June when Fire, Police and Coastguard Services from all over the world will gather at a major Festival READ MORE

Tourism Ireland announces new Head of North America (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:24:51 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Tourism Ireland has announced the appointment of Alison Metcalfe as its new Head of North America.

Irish government cracks down on scam motorists - stamp out loopholes to scrub penalty points (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:03:14 PDT

The new Irish driving licensesRoad safety authorities in Ireland have begun a major crackdown on scam motorists, by outlawing a number of key loopholes used to get off penalty pointsIreland's penalty point system was introduced in 2002 as a further disincentive for vehicle users to rack up driving offencesIn addition to fixed charges for each offence, motorists also accumulate 'penalty points', which stay on all licences, whether full, provisional, or overseasIf twelve such points are accumulated over a three year period, the motorists faces an automatic six month disqualification from driving -- not to mention limited employability and greatly increased insurance premiums READ MORE

News from around the 32 counties of Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:22:03 PDT

By: BRENDAN CHARLES

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