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Basketball: Demons get fright from newcomers

Monday October 12 2009

UCC DEMONS began their title defence in the Men's Superleague with a win, but they were given an almighty fright by newcomers Moycullen at the Mardyke Arena.

Destroying camp is a short-sighted response to crisis

Wednesday September 23 2009

As police cars tore through the streets of Calais yesterday afternoon with their sirens wailing, Rustam Mahfouz and his friends were keeping a low profile. Hidden from view below a quiet underpass near the main canal circling the old town, the 23-year-old and his group of nine fellow Iranians spent most of the day smoking cigarettes and quietly biding their time.

Mum jumps ship for new aid role

Monday July 20 2009

SHE claims she is a housewife at heart but one of the hazards of her working week is dealing with the threat of pirates taking over her vessels in the Indian Ocean.

Athletics: In-form Costin has world at his feet after smashing Irish 50km record

Monday March 30 2009

IRISH racewalker Jamie Costin, who spent months in a body cast after the pre-Olympic crash that nearly ended his career five years ago, showed a remarkable return to form with a new Irish 50km record of 3:50.52 when third at an EEA meet in Dudince, Slovakia.

Camogie: O'Flynn is new camogie chief

Sunday March 29 2009

Cork native Joan O'Flynn last night assumed the presidency of the Camogie Association after taking over the reins from Tipperary's Liz Howard at the annual congress in Nenagh.

Chad tour is vital life experience for troops

Saturday February 28 2009

For about a third of the Irish battalion serving in Chad, this is their first tour of duty overseas.

US navy to hunt Iranian arms shipments

Monday January 26 2009

AN American naval taskforce in the Gulf of Aden has been ordered to hunt for suspicious Iranian arms ships heading for the Red Sea as Tehran seeks to re-equip Hamas, its Islamist ally in Gaza.

Jet diverted as sick girl (3) rushed to hospital

Tuesday January 06 2009

A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl was in a serious condition in hospital last night after she became ill on board a transatlantic flight which diverted to Shannon Airport.

Unwrapping the gift of giving

Tuesday December 16 2008

We Irish enjoy a reputation for generosity when it comes to charitable giving. Even with the recession biting, not-for-profit organisations are counting on a Christmas boost to coffers from well-intentioned shoppers.

Five great things to do in Ethiopia

Saturday November 22 2008

1. Be mystified by the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Once rumoured to be hidden in Ireland's Hill of Tara, the ancient Lost Ark of the Covenant is now said to be held in Axum's (Aksum) Cathedral of St Mary of Zion in northern Ethiopia. Closely guarded by sacred priests, the Ark is Ethiopia's Holy Grail.

Tragic teacher's dream lives on under African skies

Monday October 27 2008

Lynn Kelleher