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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.

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.

Thousands take part in drunken brawl in downtown Dublin

Danielle — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:33:05 +0200

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.

Irish infrastructural developments

Danielle — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:50:26 +0200

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.

Aer Lingus up for privatization

Danielle — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:56:08 +0200

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.

Scientology: A Test of Faith?

Danielle — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:50:24 +0200

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.

Why smokers can't have careers

Danielle — Mon, 29 May 2006 15:24:35 +0200

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?