United Oil shares jump 12% on UK deal

United Oil shares jump 12% on UK deal

Shares in Dublin-based exploration company United Oil and Gas jumped more than 12% on the news of it buying into three licenses in the south of England. The company, established by former Tullow Oil executives, has taken a 10% share...
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Dealz plans to open 10 more stores,  sell fashion lines

Dealz plans to open 10 more stores, sell fashion lines

The chief of discounter Poundland-Dealz said it is pressing ahead to open around 10 more stores and put a new fashion line into half of its outlets in the Republic this year, despite the troubles of its international parent Steinhoff....
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Another record year for Dublin Port

Another record year for Dublin Port

Dublin Port Company’s full year trading figures for 2017 show that cargo volumes hit record levels for the third year in a row. The numbers show growth of 4.3% up to a new record level of 36.4m gross tonnes last...
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Ireland getting first ferry route to Spain

Ireland getting first ferry route to Spain

Brittany Ferries have announced a new route from Cork into northern Spain. Starting at the end of April, the service will link Cork and Santander, making two return-sailings a week. It will be the first time there has ever been...
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Fifteen cyclists died on Irish roads in 2017 – five more than 2016

Fifteen cyclists died on Irish roads in 2017 – five more than 2016

Fifteen cyclists died on Irish roads in 2017, that is five more than in 2016 and six more than in 2015. Three TD’s Ciaran Cannon, Regina Doherty and Robert Tory are backing a campaign to introduce a new law to...
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Taoiseach called on to  clarify roll-out of national  broadband plan

Taoiseach called on to clarify roll-out of national broadband plan

There are calls for ’straight-talking’ from the Taoiseach over the roll-out of the national broadband plan. Over half a million people around the country are thought to be waiting for high-speed connections. Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley says it is...
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Public face of SVP, John Monaghan, dies aged 73

Public face of SVP, John Monaghan, dies aged 73

Social policy activist Professor John Monaghan has died aged 73. Prof Monaghan was a longstanding member the Society of St Vincent de Paul and the public face of the charity for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Catherine,...
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Study shows half of Irish families are happy

Study shows half of Irish families are happy

According to a recent survey just over half of Irish families say they are happy with their lives. The research for Celtic Pure Water shows only 4% feel unhappy. The survey was carried out across 679 Irish families with children...
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President Higgins  presents Liam Neeson with Distinguished Service Award

President Higgins presents Liam Neeson with Distinguished Service Award

Actor Liam Neeson received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award from President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday morning to honor his contribution to the country and his humanitarian work. The awards were originally presented last ...
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A Great & Emotional Loss In The Death of Singer Dolores O’Riordan

A Great & Emotional Loss In The Death of Singer Dolores O’Riordan

By Brad Balfour The late singer Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan was the kind of rock n roll babe that we all were inspired by: one who was sensitive and yet powerful, compelling and compassionate, sexy but not frail. In her...
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