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Major corporations leave Ireland

Danielle — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:58:23 +0100

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.

Desperate people in Dublin crusade for modeling jobs

Danielle — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:15:14 +0100

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.

Support an Athlete campaign commences in Dublin

Danielle — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:04:00 +0100

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.

Spend New Year’s in Dublin

Danielle — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:32:37 +0100

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.

Heartbreaking funeral of innocent victim in Dublin

Danielle — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:16:58 +0100

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.

Irish consortium to construct EUR 150 M ski resort in Bulgaria

Danielle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:32:32 +0100

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.

Gardai investigate horrific murder case in north Dublin

Danielle — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:45:22 +0100

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.

Scissor Sisters brought to justice

Danielle — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:21:40 +0100

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.

Ryanair negotiates with Bulgarian airports on new bases

Danielle — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:57:53 +0100

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 anticipates major population boom

Danielle — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:55:59 +0100

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.