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News about the Irish & Irish American culture, music, news, sports. This is hosted by the Irish Aires radio show on KPFT-FM 90.1 in Houston, Texas (a Pacifica community radio station)
December 18, 2006
Suicides Caused By Macho Culture
News About Ireland & The Irish
BN 12/18/06 Macho Culture Blamed For Suicide Rate
BB 12/18/06 Omagh Calls 'Deliberately Vague'
IM 12/18/06 Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th Anniversary Commemoration.
IM 12/18/06 Seán Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemoration
PR 12/18/06 American Airlines Increases Flights to Ireland
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http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/?jp=CWIDSNIDIDEY&rss=rss1
Macho Culture Blamed For Suicide Rate
18/12/2006 - 16:52:52
A macho culture is driving many young people in the North
to take their own lives, Gerry Adams claimed today.
During an Assembly debate on the problem of suicide and
self harm, the Sinn Fein leader said Stormont must
prioritise the issue when devolution returns.
The West Belfast MP told Assembly members: "When you talk
to the families you realise also just how inadequate our
society and our health services are in dealing with the
issue of suicide and its impact.
"As political representatives we have to rectify this. That
includes rising to the challenges set by Bamford (a review
of mental health services).
"We must play our part in the de-stigmatisation of mental
health and mental health problems.
"We must challenge the so-called macho culture that exists
in our society, a culture that leaves so many of our young
people feeling that the only option they have left in their
lives is to end it.
"But this alone is not enough. We must ensure that when
people do seek help that the services are there to help
them - services that must be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
"Why? Because the problems that cause this sense of
hopelessness do not end at 5 o'clock. They do not take the
weekend off. Services must be tailored to suit the needs of
our people."
In September, Minister for Health Paul Goggins announced
the establishment of the Suicide Strategy Implementation
Body which will drive forward and oversee the
implementation of a prevention strategy which has been
drawn up for the province.
The body will be chaired by Colm Donaghy, who also chaired
the taskforce which drew up the strategy.
Last year 213 people - many in their teens and 20s - took
their lives, a rise of more than 60 on the previous year.
On average about 150 people commit suicide each year.
Just over 40% of them are young men under 35.
In October it was announced a new 24-hour suicide helpline
is being set up in north and west Belfast as part of the
government's new suicide prevention strategy for the North.
*********************
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/6191619.stm
Omagh Calls 'Deliberately Vague'
The Omagh bomb trial has been told that telephoned warnings
ahead of the explosion which killed 29 people were
deliberately vague and misleading.
Prosecution lawyers were responding to an attempt by the
defence to have the case against Sean Hoey thrown out.
Mr Hoey, 37, of Jonesborough, County Armagh, denies 58
charges, including the 29 murders in Omagh in August 1998.
The prosecution claimed that he had made the bomb timers,
and that the bombers meant to kill.
Prosecution QC Gordon Kerr told trial judge Mr Justice Weir
that the warnings given about the Omagh bombing were vague,
misleading, inaccurate and wrong, unlike the warnings given
for other bombings in Lisburn, Armagh, Newry and Banbridge
in 1998.
Mr Kerr said there was a "callous and blatant disregard for
the consequences of the explosion".
The prosecution claim there is also fibre evidence and
alleged patterns between the bombings.
The sensitive form of DNA being used in this trial has been
called the foundation stone of their case, but its
reliability has been consistently under scrutiny.
The prosecution are expected to complete their submission
on Tuesday.
Story from BBC NEWS:
Published: 2006/12/18 19:36:28 GMT
c BBC MMVI
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http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80272
Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th Anniversary Commemoration.
International History And Heritage Event Notice
Monday December 18, 2006 15:54
By Se N O Murch£ - Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Cork
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Monaghan (D ith¡ O
Conaill Cumann) will be holding Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th
Anniversary Commemoration on January 14th 2007. Anyone
wishing to attend are asked to assemble at St Macartan's
Cathedral, Monaghan at 2pm for parade to the graveside in
Latlurcan cemetery.
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Monaghan (D ith¡ O
Conaill Cumann) will be holding Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th
Anniversary Commemoration on January 14th 2007.
Assemble will be at St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan at
2pm for parade to the graveside in Latlurcan cemetery.
The Speaker will be Ruair¡ O Br daigh - Uachtar n Sinn Fein
Poblachtach.
All are Welcome.
*********************
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80271
Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemoration
International History And Heritage Event Notice
Monday December 18, 2006 15:43
By Sean O Murch£ - Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Cork
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Limerick, will be
holding the Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemeration on
Sunday, 7th January, 2007, 1.45 p.m.
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Limerick, will be
holding the Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemeration on
Sunday, 7th January, 2007, 1.45 p.m.
Assembling at Bedford Row and proceeding to the Republican
Plot at Mount St. Lawerences Cemetery. Main speaker will be
veteran Fermanagh Republican Micky McManus.
All are welcome.
*********************
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,36426.shtml
American Airlines Increases Flights to Ireland for Summer
2007
New Chicago- to-Shannon Service Complements Chicago-to-
Dublin Flight
Posted on : Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:32:59 GMT Author :
American Airlines, Inc.
News Category : PressRelease
CHICAGO, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American
Airlines today announced it will begin Chicago-to-Shannon,
Ireland, nonstop service beginning May 1, 2007. This new
daily departure from O'Hare International Airport will
feature Boeing 757 service and will complement American's
existing daily Chicago-to-Dublin, Ireland, flight that
began in May 2006.
"We are excited about being able to offer two flights to
Ireland this coming summer," said Thomas Aichele,
American's Managing Director -- Passenger Sales in Chicago.
"Ireland is an extremely popular destination and our
'Gateway to the World' hub at O'Hare offers easy and
convenient travel for both local and connecting passengers
who want to leave their homes one day and be on the Emerald
Isle by the next morning."
American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, is
currently operating Shannon service in conjunction with a
daily nonstop Chicago-to- Dublin flight. That pattern of
service will return in October 2007 after the busy summer
season.
"Ireland's travel destination product is sought after by
the discerning American leisure traveler," said Joe Byrne,
Executive Vice President, US & Canada for Tourism Ireland.
"The expanded schedule of service by American Airlines is a
welcome addition to the transatlantic airline seat capacity
on direct nonstop service into Ireland."
American will fly from Chicago to Shannon using 188-seat
Boeing 757 aircraft featuring Main Cabin service.
American's Chicago-to-Dublin flight will feature 219-seat
Boeing 767-300 aircraft that offer 30 Business Class seats
with 60 inches of legroom and 189 seats in main cabin.
Here is the schedule, effective May 1, 2007: From Chicago
to Shannon: Flight 356 Departs 6:50 p.m. Arrives 8:00 a.m.
(next day) From Shannon to Chicago Flight 255 Departs 10:15
a.m. Arrives 12:15 p.m. (same day) From Chicago to Dublin
Flight 92 Departs 7:15 p.m. Arrives 8:35 a.m. (next day)
From Dublin to Chicago Flight 93 Departs 10:35 a.m. Arrives
12:35 p.m. (same day)
Passengers will also enjoy American's award-winning
International Flagship Service on the Chicago-to-Dublin
route, featuring a selection of dining, beverage and
entertainment options. Business Class passengers on
American's 767-300 widebodies will have access to a number
of other amenities for use at their convenience, including
powerports at each seat. Powerports are available in the
Main Cabin on both routes at selected seats.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc.
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BN 12/18/06 Macho Culture Blamed For Suicide Rate
BB 12/18/06 Omagh Calls 'Deliberately Vague'
IM 12/18/06 Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th Anniversary Commemoration.
IM 12/18/06 Seán Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemoration
PR 12/18/06 American Airlines Increases Flights to Ireland
*********************
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/?jp=CWIDSNIDIDEY&rss=rss1
Macho Culture Blamed For Suicide Rate
18/12/2006 - 16:52:52
A macho culture is driving many young people in the North
to take their own lives, Gerry Adams claimed today.
During an Assembly debate on the problem of suicide and
self harm, the Sinn Fein leader said Stormont must
prioritise the issue when devolution returns.
The West Belfast MP told Assembly members: "When you talk
to the families you realise also just how inadequate our
society and our health services are in dealing with the
issue of suicide and its impact.
"As political representatives we have to rectify this. That
includes rising to the challenges set by Bamford (a review
of mental health services).
"We must play our part in the de-stigmatisation of mental
health and mental health problems.
"We must challenge the so-called macho culture that exists
in our society, a culture that leaves so many of our young
people feeling that the only option they have left in their
lives is to end it.
"But this alone is not enough. We must ensure that when
people do seek help that the services are there to help
them - services that must be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
"Why? Because the problems that cause this sense of
hopelessness do not end at 5 o'clock. They do not take the
weekend off. Services must be tailored to suit the needs of
our people."
In September, Minister for Health Paul Goggins announced
the establishment of the Suicide Strategy Implementation
Body which will drive forward and oversee the
implementation of a prevention strategy which has been
drawn up for the province.
The body will be chaired by Colm Donaghy, who also chaired
the taskforce which drew up the strategy.
Last year 213 people - many in their teens and 20s - took
their lives, a rise of more than 60 on the previous year.
On average about 150 people commit suicide each year.
Just over 40% of them are young men under 35.
In October it was announced a new 24-hour suicide helpline
is being set up in north and west Belfast as part of the
government's new suicide prevention strategy for the North.
*********************
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/6191619.stm
Omagh Calls 'Deliberately Vague'
The Omagh bomb trial has been told that telephoned warnings
ahead of the explosion which killed 29 people were
deliberately vague and misleading.
Prosecution lawyers were responding to an attempt by the
defence to have the case against Sean Hoey thrown out.
Mr Hoey, 37, of Jonesborough, County Armagh, denies 58
charges, including the 29 murders in Omagh in August 1998.
The prosecution claimed that he had made the bomb timers,
and that the bombers meant to kill.
Prosecution QC Gordon Kerr told trial judge Mr Justice Weir
that the warnings given about the Omagh bombing were vague,
misleading, inaccurate and wrong, unlike the warnings given
for other bombings in Lisburn, Armagh, Newry and Banbridge
in 1998.
Mr Kerr said there was a "callous and blatant disregard for
the consequences of the explosion".
The prosecution claim there is also fibre evidence and
alleged patterns between the bombings.
The sensitive form of DNA being used in this trial has been
called the foundation stone of their case, but its
reliability has been consistently under scrutiny.
The prosecution are expected to complete their submission
on Tuesday.
Story from BBC NEWS:
Published: 2006/12/18 19:36:28 GMT
c BBC MMVI
*********************
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80272
Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th Anniversary Commemoration.
International History And Heritage Event Notice
Monday December 18, 2006 15:54
By Se N O Murch£ - Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Cork
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Monaghan (D ith¡ O
Conaill Cumann) will be holding Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th
Anniversary Commemoration on January 14th 2007. Anyone
wishing to attend are asked to assemble at St Macartan's
Cathedral, Monaghan at 2pm for parade to the graveside in
Latlurcan cemetery.
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Monaghan (D ith¡ O
Conaill Cumann) will be holding Vol. Feargal O'Hanlon 50th
Anniversary Commemoration on January 14th 2007.
Assemble will be at St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan at
2pm for parade to the graveside in Latlurcan cemetery.
The Speaker will be Ruair¡ O Br daigh - Uachtar n Sinn Fein
Poblachtach.
All are Welcome.
*********************
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80271
Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemoration
International History And Heritage Event Notice
Monday December 18, 2006 15:43
By Sean O Murch£ - Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Cork
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Limerick, will be
holding the Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemeration on
Sunday, 7th January, 2007, 1.45 p.m.
(Republican) Sinn Fein Poblachtach - Limerick, will be
holding the Sean Sabhat 50th Anniversary Commemeration on
Sunday, 7th January, 2007, 1.45 p.m.
Assembling at Bedford Row and proceeding to the Republican
Plot at Mount St. Lawerences Cemetery. Main speaker will be
veteran Fermanagh Republican Micky McManus.
All are welcome.
*********************
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,36426.shtml
American Airlines Increases Flights to Ireland for Summer
2007
New Chicago- to-Shannon Service Complements Chicago-to-
Dublin Flight
Posted on : Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:32:59 GMT Author :
American Airlines, Inc.
News Category : PressRelease
CHICAGO, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American
Airlines today announced it will begin Chicago-to-Shannon,
Ireland, nonstop service beginning May 1, 2007. This new
daily departure from O'Hare International Airport will
feature Boeing 757 service and will complement American's
existing daily Chicago-to-Dublin, Ireland, flight that
began in May 2006.
"We are excited about being able to offer two flights to
Ireland this coming summer," said Thomas Aichele,
American's Managing Director -- Passenger Sales in Chicago.
"Ireland is an extremely popular destination and our
'Gateway to the World' hub at O'Hare offers easy and
convenient travel for both local and connecting passengers
who want to leave their homes one day and be on the Emerald
Isle by the next morning."
American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, is
currently operating Shannon service in conjunction with a
daily nonstop Chicago-to- Dublin flight. That pattern of
service will return in October 2007 after the busy summer
season.
"Ireland's travel destination product is sought after by
the discerning American leisure traveler," said Joe Byrne,
Executive Vice President, US & Canada for Tourism Ireland.
"The expanded schedule of service by American Airlines is a
welcome addition to the transatlantic airline seat capacity
on direct nonstop service into Ireland."
American will fly from Chicago to Shannon using 188-seat
Boeing 757 aircraft featuring Main Cabin service.
American's Chicago-to-Dublin flight will feature 219-seat
Boeing 767-300 aircraft that offer 30 Business Class seats
with 60 inches of legroom and 189 seats in main cabin.
Here is the schedule, effective May 1, 2007: From Chicago
to Shannon: Flight 356 Departs 6:50 p.m. Arrives 8:00 a.m.
(next day) From Shannon to Chicago Flight 255 Departs 10:15
a.m. Arrives 12:15 p.m. (same day) From Chicago to Dublin
Flight 92 Departs 7:15 p.m. Arrives 8:35 a.m. (next day)
From Dublin to Chicago Flight 93 Departs 10:35 a.m. Arrives
12:35 p.m. (same day)
Passengers will also enjoy American's award-winning
International Flagship Service on the Chicago-to-Dublin
route, featuring a selection of dining, beverage and
entertainment options. Business Class passengers on
American's 767-300 widebodies will have access to a number
of other amenities for use at their convenience, including
powerports at each seat. Powerports are available in the
Main Cabin on both routes at selected seats.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc.
----
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