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April 26, 2011

Irish News for April 26th (posted 11:26pm CDT)

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IrishEcho Newspaper: Tim Pat Coogan, SF's Gerry Kelly & Rita O'Hare to speak on Hunger Strikers 30 yrs later 5/19 @ 6pm @ Rosie O'Grady's NYC. Free. 212-248-3232

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The world almost turned upside down then Cowen played Golf with Fitzpatrick. Was the Chief Justice trying to use his influence to soften the blow on judicial pensions? But then my heart bleeds for any civil service with a pension of less than 2.3 million.

www.thejournal.ie
The Chief Justice John Murray has met with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and voiced concerns about the impact a new cap on public sector pension funds might have on judges' retirements.
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www.irishcentral.com
Minister calls for urgent inquiry into IMF bailout
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www.irishcentral.com
News from around the 32 counties of Ireland
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www.bbc.co.uk
Next month, President Barack Obama will visit a village in the Irish Republic where his great-great-great grandfather made shoes. He is thought to be the 22nd US president to have Irish ancestry. Why so many?
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www.thejournal.ie
Three separate companies have announced plans to create new positions for jobseekers in Dublin, Galway and Portlaoise.
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Very sad story.

www.thejournal.ie
The sister of Helena O'Dwyer, who died in Sunday morning's fire in Mahon, says the fire has left her daughter an orphan.
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www.irishtimes.com
Tara torcs, c 1200 BC:IN 1810, a boy digging close to the ringed fort known as the Rath of the Synods on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath found two magnificent gold torcs. They had been made with considerable skill by hammering the edges of a gold bar into four thin flanges on an anvil and then twisting
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Boy.. I am glad all the excitment of this election is over! (grin)

www.irishtimes.com
Counting begins today for the 43 seats for five vocational panels for the 24th Seanad, with counting for the six university panel seats starting tomorrow.
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www.dalkeycastle.com
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre in Dalkey, Dublin. The Castle & Heritage Centre is situated in the 14th Century Castle/Town House just less than 5 minutes from train (DART) and bus stations. Live Performance every half hour and guided tours.
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www.bbc.co.uk
The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum acquires a huge collection of artefacts from Titanic and White Star Line
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Looks like a good opportunity for a Chef!

businessetc.thejournal.ie
Dingle restaurant owner says shortage of skilled kitchen staff has reached crisis point in last few years - even as recession hits.
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Ireland's deficit as a % of GDP, was greater than the next three runners up combined. Our deficit was 32.4%; combining Greece, UK & Spain their total deficits = 30.1%. Way to go!! (in case you are sure, winning this contest is sort of like having the highest golf score)

businessetc.thejournal.ie
We've managed to beat fellow bailout recipients Greece and Portugal for government deficit in percentage of GDP.
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www.irishcentral.com
Dan Rooney clarifies his future as US Ambassador to Ireland
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Go Bridget!

www.irishcentral.com
A guide on how to plan a real Irish wedding
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www.aranisland.info
Aran Ferry guide.Ferries to Inis-Mor Inis-Oirr Inis-Meain from Doolin, Rossaveal and Liscannor.
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For Elvis fans OR anyone who wants a good laugh

www.youtube.com
Extra features, very funny, from Gently Elvis DVD.
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Patrick O'Flaherty in his new group

www.myspace.com
Paddy in the Holler's official profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.

Jay Dooling Hear some of Paddy in the Holler's music here: http://www.myspace.com/irishpubjam

 

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