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The corporations Motorola, BUPA and FCI have all made or implemented plans to leave the Irish market. This has come as a great shock, considering that Motorola’s withdrawal alone will leave up to 350 jobless. The US-based telecommunications giant has a plant in Cork.
The news shocked senior level officials and statesmen as well. This company has operated on the Irish market for a quarter of a century. What is even worse, the Cork branch is involved with software development and employs highly qualified staff.

Over 100 people rushed to the Burlington Hotel in Dublin with the hope to get catalog, catwalk or advertising work. The reason was that Regardez model management agency had announced a modeling competition with free photo trials.
You could see all kinds of people there – parents dragging along their photogenic children, older people in dire need of money and/or a career change and young starry-eyed women. They all had one thing in common – the disappointment that the campaign wasn’t actually free.

Special Olympics Ireland launched the “Support an Athlete” campaign in Dublin. The goal is to raise EUR 5 million for athletes. The initiative is backed by celebrities such as Colin Farrell.
SOI has helped thousands of disabled persons experience the benefits and joy of playing sports in the last four years, since the World Games were last held in Ireland. This was reported by SOI executive Mary Davis.

There are going to be many fun celebrations in Dublin on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. There will also be a fun parade in the city, with marching bands from all parts of the world.
Dublin is among the most friendly and exciting capital cities in the world, truly an international party central. It will definitely be an unforgettable party.
The easy-going lifestyle of Dubliners creates a special cosmopolitan atmosphere, especially in the pleasant restaurants and bars. The city offers many shopping opportunities and a lively art scene, a rich history and nightlife. You can rest assured that you won’t be disappointed in Dublin, no matter what you decide to do.

The grisly murder of plumber Anthony Campbell shook all Dublin. At the funeral his grandfather was choking with tears.
Anthony was killed during a hit on Martin 'Marlo' Hyland, a drug lord. He was an innocent victim in the crossfire. He was deliberately shot because the assassins were afraid of leaving a witness to their crime.
Almost 1000 people attended the young man's funeral at St John the Baptist and St Augustine church in Dublin.

An Irish consortium plans to invest EUR 150 million in a ski and spa resort in Bulgaria, the Irish Sunday Business Post reported on November 26.
The consortium intends to build a five star hotel, 1,000 apartments and a shopping center on a 25-acre site in Bulgarian ski region Bansko.
The property development site was sold for a mere EUR 1.5 million a year ago, but it was recently reevaluated at EUR 12 million according to the newspaper.

Baiba Saulite, a woman of Latvian origin, was shot to death in front of her home in north Dublin in what police suspect may have been a contract killing. This happened just before 22 pm. Her two sons, Mohammed Rami Hassan (3) and Ali Alexsandre Hassan (5), were asleep upstairs at the time.
Her husband Hassan Hassan, who is in jail for car robbery and awaits sentencing on a charge of abducting his children, will be questioned by police with regard to the incident.

Following the grisly murder of Kenyan man Farah Noor in Dublin, there is evidence that the perpetrators Linda and Charlotte Mulhall will be brought to justice. The Dublin sublings were nicknamed the Scissor Sisters following the event. 31-year old Linda Mulhall appeared in Dublin District Court on a charge of criminal damage of a house in the area of Crumlin/Drimnagh, Dublin, in July this year. Prosecuting officer Niall Keena told the court that Linda referred to the charge as ‘ridiculous’. Linda Mulhall, a mother-of-four from Tallaght, was found guilty of the manslaughter of her mother's African lover last month. The court found her 23-year old sister Charlotte guilty of his murder. The sisters will be sentenced on December 4 of this year.

Low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair is planning to open a number of new bases next year and is considering destinations in Eastern Europe to this end, The Irish Examiner reported. The airline was quoted in saying that it was negotiating with airports in Cyprus, Switzerland and the soon- EU members Bulgaria and Romania about launching new flight routes. Ryanair reportedly hasn’t contacted Bulgaria’s Civil Aviation Authority. Sofia airport declined to comment the issue. A month ago a source from the airport said Ryanair had expressed an interest in using the airport and that several meetings with representatives of the carrier had taken place.

Ireland and Cyprus are the only two EU countries set for a boom in the population between 20 and 34 years of age. The members of this group will increase exponentially in the period until 2010 according to a NCB Stockbrokers report. Generally the number of people in this age group is declining throughout Europe.
The report indicates that the EU population will remain largely unchanged until 2020. However, the 15-64 age group in Ireland will rise more dramatically than in all other EU states.

U2 frontman Bono and talk show hostess Oprah went on a shopping spree in Chicago to promote a new clothing line, gadgets and accessories, including a limited-edition iPod. A portion of the proceeds will be used to fund the fight against AIDS in Africa. The new line, Product Red, is on sale by Gap, Motorola, Armani, Apple Computer and Converse. Parts of sales income will be acquired by The Global Fund, an organization that fights to prevent AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Anthony Burke (40) has been rushed into the emergency ward of University College Hospital, Galway, after opening fire on Gardai. He barricaded himself in his house, which is located in a cul de sac in Crowe St., while a Garda helicopter circled overhead all day. As many as 50 uniformed and plain-clothes police were deployed in the area. All roads to the house were sealed off, and media representatives were kept away.

Last night over 45 000 clients of Smart Telecom got their phones turned off. The network used by Smart is operated by Eircom, and it was namely this company that rendered the telecom's services nonexistent. It emerged that Smart owes Eircom millions, and Eircom has stopped hoping that it will get its money back.
Smart's problems got really serious last month, when the company announced that CEO Oisin Fanning was leaving his post and that it would review its main fields of business. Company management has fired over 100 staff members since.

There is no truth to the rumor that Michael Smurfit, who brought the Ryder Cup for Ireland last week, will sell the K Club. Several entities have expressed an interest in buying it, but he turned down all offers. In an interview he shared that it is a „hereditary thing“ for him and that he wants it to go to his descendants. Smurfit has 6 children and 12 grandchildren with another one on the way.

Last night downtown Dublin played host to an alcohol-fueled rampage. Teenagers celebrating their Junior Cert results pushed each other out into the streets, passed out, cried, laughed, got arrested and generally did all the things that go along with getting very drunk. Eyewitnesses called the spectacle “a disgrace”. 20 pubescent boys and girls were taken to the Garda station at Store Street and later released into the custody of the bewildered parents.

If you decide to visit Ireland in August or September, you will find celebrations taking place everywhere, from food fairs to street performances. If you can't decide where to travel, the city of Kilkenny is a good option. Often described as the creative center of Ireland, this medieval city is a lively, cheerful place that almost became the capital in the mid-17th century. It offers splendid views of the Nore river and a myriad of impressive historical attractions.

The band was formed in 1978, when its members were still students at Mount Temple school in Dublin, Ireland. They released their first album, U23, the next year. By 1980 they already had a stable following. That year the group released 11 O'Clock Tick Tock, their first single.
U2 are famous for their inspiring music and the social causes lead singer Bono champions to a comparable degree. The indefatigable Bono organizes celebrities to do commercials, talks to world leaders, goes on high-profile talk shows, and more. If it wasn't for him many people would be oblivious to the famine in Africa. He uses concerts as a venue to rally people and motivate them to exercise social consciousness. He even prays about the troubles in Africa at shows. U2 has turned public attention to causes like Greenpeace, Amnesty International, Stop Sellafield, and many, many more. At their concerts there are booths where you can support a various number of initiatives. Do keep this in mind the next time you decide to go see them.

Irish transport minister Martin Cullen announced intentions to spend around EUR 360 million on new train tracks and stations on the Kildare route. The grandiose project will include three new stations and will increase the number of train services along the Kildare to Heuston section twofold. Passengers accordingly will rise from 11,000 to over 36,000 a day in both directions.
The rail tracks will rise from two to four between Hazelhatch and Cherry Orchard, Kildare.

Dublin airport is around ten miles away from Dublin city center. At times it can get crowded, especially during the active tourist season, as it is quite small compared to the size of the city. It is easy to access the center of Dublin from the airport. Right outside the main entrance is a taxi rank, offering a wide selection. The fare to the city is in the range of €15-20, depending on the date and time. You can also take a coach – the coaches are directly across the road, facing the airport exit. There is a coach leaving every 15 minutes. Another option is the Dublin Bus Airlink Service. A bus ticket costs €4.50. The route is from the airport to the center and back. The buses are very frequent. The regular city bus is the cheapest option – the cost is only around €1.45. If you have a lot of luggage though, this option is not feasible. The city buses come every 20 minutes.

Approximately 30 Irish citizens were evacuated from Lebanon today on account of the rising conflicts there. The group will travel from Beirut to Syria by bus, after which they expect to fly home. Earlier this week the Department of Foreign Affairs arranged for 80 Irish to be evacuated. They were transported across the border to Damascus, the capital of Syria, where they took a state-chartered flig

Dublin is the preeminent cultural center of Ireland. Famous sons of the city include James Joyce, Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett. The works of Joyce are considered the autobiography of an age, namely the early 1900s in Dublin. His collection of stories Dubliners presents a portrait of life in the city. Lives intertwine and interconnect against the background of the city.
Dubliners deals with ordinary everyday events, but the emotions of the characters are far from ordinary and mundane. The stories are linked by the theme of the disastrous effects of routine, something we can all relate to. One of the stories, An Encounter, begins rather conventionally – a boy skips school, a routine that bores him, and finds himself in an even worse place - a field, where he has to listen to a psychotic man recycle disturbing thoughts. In the story Counterparts the protagonist is a copy clerk. His job mirrors his life, a tedious routine. He takes out his frustration in bars and on his son. His anger deepens and he cannot find peace. His life is a downward spiral.

If you are thinking about traveling to Dublin, rest assured that there is plenty to see and do in the city of James Joyce. There are innumerable attractions and points of interest, tons of fun events, and many other possibilities.
A great option is the Dublin Pass, giving lots of features in one major value package. It includes free access to more than 30 of the top attractions in Dublin, over 25 special offers for tours, shopping, eating, and entertainment, and free airport transfer to Dublin via Aircoach.

It has emerged that the Irish state plans to sell Aer Lingus to a private investor. Aer Lingus, the national Irish air carrier, is based in Dublin and operates over 30 aircraft serving the US, Europe, and Dubai, UAE. The Irish government owns 85% of the company. It recently endorsed privatization. Irish transport minister Martin Cullen announced that the future managers of the carrier would not be able to sell its attractive landing slots without the government’s approval. The minister unveiled a plan to protect state interests while raising capital with the aim to fund expansion of the carrier. The minister did not specify the investment amount necessary, nor did he comment on specific dates for execution.

Dubliner Mary Johnson, who was a member of the Church of Scientology between 1992 and 1994, is filing claims against the organization in a legal action before the High Court. She states that she sustained emotional damages and posttraumatic stress disorder from the experience, and also claims that she was controlled by a cult. She suffered excessive pressures as a member of the church and faced intimidation and threats when she tried to leave. Her attorney Sean Ryan said in court that evidence will show how she was drawn into the church and subjected to procedures, which brought her under its influence and authority.

Depeche Mode will perform at the Point Theatre in Dublin in the evening of June 26th. The legendary group recently released its latest album, Playing the Angel. This concert is part of their European tour. Depeche Mode have sold over 50 million records worldwide and 13 of their albums have topped the charts in history. The group also boasts no fewer than 38 hit singles.
The group was originally part of the new romantic movement on the music scene of Britain. They went on to become a major electro-pop band, one of the first groups to establish a musical identity solely on the basis of synthesizers. The group’s first few albums had a light dance-pop touch, but they gradually developed a melancholic, more dramatic sound. This has helped establish them as one of the most successful alternative acts of their age. Depeche Mode is a resilient and especially versatile band, which has always managed to adapt to the tendencies in the music business at any given point in time.

This major international travel event will take place in the Business Design Center of London on June 5 and 6. Topics on the daily agenda will include a number of key issues related to tourism and travel in Europe. Among them are the status of the continent as a region for travel distribution, fundamental changes in corporate travel distribution, revenue management, progress made by online travel agents and e-bookers, evolution of payment infrastructure, search engine phenomena and many more. All these subjects will be discussed during the event.

A telemarketing company in Dublin is looking for telesales personnel. This e-commerce business is called DotCom Directories. The opportunities for career growth are probably wonderful. But remember that if you’re a smoker, this doesn’t apply for you. In fact, don’t even bother coming for an interview.
The director of the company, Philip Tobin, commented that he always asks if a candidate has any habits that would prevent him from doing a good job at work. Obviously the man believes that smoking is one such habit. He cites factors such as illnesses, the smell, and the intelligence of people who smoke. Apparently it is lower than that of non-smokers, because smokers ignore the signs on cigarette packs, which helpfully warn them against the potential damages. Additionally, smokers take cigarette breaks, which may probably amount to half an hour a day, meaning that they are working less than their non-smoking colleagues for the same salary. And that isn’t fair, now is it?

Online travel agency Ebookers plans to close its shop in Dublin in May 2006, thus becoming an exclusively online travel agent operating with the support of a call center, the media reports.
This decision was made in the wake of a review of the Irish business, which was purchased by Cendant Corporation in March of 2005.
The demand for online booking has escalated, while the income from the agency’s offline business has remained at the same level for over five years. Ciaran Lally, managing director of the agency in Britain and Ireland, commented that the store drew 60% of business a little over a year ago, while at the present it comprises just 15%. There has been a dramatic shift to online booking, which is why the managers decided to close down the store.

Gardai arrested Peter Clarke in connection with the devastating traffic accident on Naas Road in Dublin, which claimed the life of social activist Maire Buckley. The 62-year old woman died while trying to protect her daughter. Clarke’s bus almost flattened Buckley’s car to the ground.
Mrs. Buckley was a respected teacher, who retired last year. Her heartbroken family described her as a vibrant, fun-loving woman who enjoyed life. Every community in north Dublin mourns her. The victim devoted her entire life to helping the poor and children in disadvantaged areas of Dublin.

It is common knowledge that sometimes art can be bad to the extent that it starts to be good. The women running the so-called Bad Art Gallery in Dublin reached this conclusion a long time ago. This venue has the objective of showcasing pieces of poor art. The bad art exhibit will run until May 30, 2006 at the gallery on Francis Street, Dublin.
The concept behind this display, which sprung from the plagued soul of commended artist Deborah Donnelly, involves an attempt to boost the diminished self-confidence of artists, who recently learned that their paintings aren’t good enough to be displayed at the annual Royal Hibernian Academy exhibit this year. This traditional event enters its 176th edition in 2006.