31th August 2007

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NY Rose Still on Cloud Nine
AFTER being crowned the 2007 Rose of Tralee at a ritzy on-air television event in Kerry last week, New York Rose Lisa Murtagh has one important decision to make.

New Airline for Shannon?
A BRITISH airline is poised to take over the Shannon-London Heathrow service being abandoned by Aer Lingus.

Handicapped Being Abused at Work
THE Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Equality Authority are probing claims that thousands of disabled and mentally handicapped people are being outrageously exploited by charities and big business.

Appeal for jailed son
AN IRISHWOMAN living in Britain has launched a public appeal to both the British and Irish governments for help to get her son released from a prison in India.

Aer Lingus: Protests mounting
COUNCILLORS in Limerick are considering formally boycotting Aer Lingus because of its decision to end its Shannon to London Heathrow service.

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Award-winning Irish movie set for prestigious film festival
The prestigious Everglades Film Festival in South Africa is the next stop for an award-winning community film made in south Tipperary on a near-zero budget.

Boyzone star celebrates after low-key wedding
He was a boyband heartthrob, a reckless rally driver and a reluctant reality TV star but his latest role is as a devoted husband.

Darren’s back in the swing
It was a year ago this month that Irish golfer Darren Clarke’s world fell apart.

Winning Post
Few people in racing are more popular than the Lambourn-based Irishman Brendan Powell.

Gaelic Park Previews
THE first championship final of the year, it promises to be a terrific encounter.

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WALL STREET 50
On this, our Tenth Annual Wall Street 50, we include Irish-Americans, not only from New York but from across the country, including Boston, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. more...

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The “Emerald” Pastime
A recent New York Times article about the consistent success of the Minnesota Twins baseball organization made numerous important points about how teams in smaller cities can compete with financial giants. more...

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Beyond the White Cube
From April 17 to July 14, The Grey Art Gallery at New York University was home to an exhibit called “Beyond the White Cube,” more...

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