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Paper Review – Fri March 12th

Paper Review – Fri March 12th

Claire & Ivan review the newspapers… Here are the Headlines on Friday March 12th… The Irish Independent’s front page says “Fitzpatrick... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Man appears in court charged with Dublin murder

Man appears in court charged with Dublin murder

A 25 year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Aidan Byrne in Dublin last month. John... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Talks underway between government and unions

Talks underway between government and unions

The General Secretary of IMPACT admits talks on resolving the public sector pay row will be “difficult and challenging”, but... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Chairman, members of North water board fired

Chairman, members of North water board fired

The organisation that oversees Northern Ireland’s water supply has sacked half of its board after an internal inquiry. Regional Development Minister... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
 

Entertainment

Boyzone perform for first time since Gately death

Boyzone perform for first time since Gately death

The four remaining members of Boyzone have performed on stage together for the first time since Stephen Gately’s death. They sang... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Aniston, Butler deny romance claims

Aniston, Butler deny romance claims

Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have played down rumours of an off-screen romance at the premiere of their new movie,... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
 

Business

BA announce strike dates

BA announce strike dates

The UNITE union in the UK has announced the dates of the British Airways cabin crew strike. They’ll walk out for... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Lehman examiner finds management and auditor negligence

Lehman examiner finds management and auditor negligence

Senior management at failed US investment bank Lehman Brothers massaged the company’s accounts to conceal the true state of its... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
German exchange to begin selling Irish shares

German exchange to begin selling Irish shares

German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse is to begin selling shares in publicly quoted Irish companies later this year. The move... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
BA faces another fight with workers

BA faces another fight with workers

British Airways is facing another row with its workers – this time its ground staff. The UNITE union is annoyed by... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
 

Sport

Binocular gets green light for the Champion Hurdle

Binocular gets green light for the Champion Hurdle

The J.P McManus owned Binocular has been given the all-clear to run in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Gillick reaches 400m semi-final in Doha

Gillick reaches 400m semi-final in Doha

David Gillick will race from lane five in his 400 metres semi-final at the World Indoor Championships in Doha... Make a comment
March 12th, 2010
Cottagers humbled by Juve

Cottagers humbled by Juve

Fulham’s hopes of a fairytale place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League were left hanging by a thread as... Make a comment
March 11th, 2010
Kiss expects positive Welsh

Kiss expects positive Welsh

Ireland defence coach Les Kiss is expecting an all-out attacking approach from Wales on Saturday, claiming: “I cannot see them... Make a comment
March 11th, 2010