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April 29, 2011

Irish News 04/29/11 (posted 11:08pm CDT)

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www.irishexaminer.com
GHOST hunters and paranormal enthusiasts take note — something spooky is happening in Carlow.

 
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www.independent.ie
TRAFFIC screeched to a halt, cameras were pulled from bags and gardai kept a cheering and applauding crowd at bay.
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www.irishcultureandcustoms.com
From the legend of the Claddagh ring to 'drowning the Shamrock' on St. Patrick's Day Irish Culture and Customs is a collection of articles and stories that covers a wide variety of topics drawn from Ireland's rich history and heritage. - World Cultures European
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From April 29 through May 4, 1863, the 6th Louisiana Infantry, a largely Irish Confederate regiment, fought at the 2nd battle of Fredericksburg, during the Chancellorsville campaign.

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The guy who found it said: "I can't believe it's Bog butter!" (groan)

www.irishcentral.com
'Bog butter' from 3,000 BC found in ancient underground store
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If you didn't see this the first time around, check it out. Good video!

www.irishcentral.com
St. Patrick's Day Irish dancing flashmob video goes viral - VIDEO
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www.thejournal.ie
The broadcaster's daughter says that the first year anniversary of his death will be marked with a celebration of his life.
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www.thejournal.ie
Researchers have isolated a single gene which may determine the size of the brain, and which may be crucial in understanding the development of our grey matter.
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On April 29, 1916, surrounded and driven from their position in the GPO, with James Connolly severely wounded, and having little hope of help from outside the city, Patrick Pearse and the leaders of the Rising were faced with a decision.

www.thewildgeese.com
‎"Conyngham, by his first and second bold expeditions, is become the terror of all the east coast of England and Scotland." -- Silas Deane in a letter to Robert Morris.
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businessetc.thejournal.ie
It's worrying news with an average of ten insolvencies a day in April. As well as this it has been revealed that a high percentage of court judgements on unpaid debt were against consumers.
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www.irishtimes.com
There is plenty happening this weekend to continue the tradition of the May Bank Holiday marking the beginning of the summer festival season.
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www.thejournal.ie
Mary McAleese has told a Dutch newspaper that Ireland should not be throwing away one the tools it has to pay off its debt.
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www.youtube.com
Short report on the election of three Sinn Féin senators to Seanad Eireann. The successful candidates were Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, David Cullinane and Kathryn...
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Terrible story!

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Sounds like a feminist plot to me, but it would be impractical to prosecute ALL men.

www.thejournal.ie
Public health specialist calls for men who buy sex to be prosecuted - but an organisation representing sex workers in Ireland says this is not the best approach.
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www.thejournal.ie
A new book explores the rise of President Obama - but through the allegorical tale of a bear and his love for honey.
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www.irishtimes.com
The decline in private sector deposits in Irish banks accelerated in March, while loans to households and Irish companies also fell.
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www.bbc.co.uk
The designation of Prince William as Baron Carrickfergus links the heir to the British throne to Northern Ireland's oldest town and one identified with the English crown for almost a thousand years.
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celtictours.blogspot.com
As I was skimming through your top 10s several towns in the west were coming to mind. Every time I thought of one ... it was on your list! Excellent suggestions. I'm so glad you included Castlebar and Killaloe. So many people miss these. Thanks for the post.

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