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Yachts stopover brings in €55m

Friday November 13 2009

The Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway -- the first ever in Ireland -- was worth €55m to the West of Ireland economy.

Olympic boxer Kenny Egan shows off his swarthy new look after treating himself to a special shave at The Grooming Rooms in Dublin, which is providing trims for 'Mo Bros' this month, with all proceeds going to Action Prostate Cancer. Photo: Maxwells

Kenny a cut above the rest

Tuesday November 10 2009

IT TAKES a brave man to cut Olympic boxer Kenny Egan on the chin.

Ian O'Doherty: And proper order, too

Ian O'Doherty Tuesday November 10 2009

This column has fought a long and lonely battle against discrimination in all its ugly forms. So, can ISpy be the first to congratulate the authorities at Dublin Fire Brigade who have stepped in and, thankfully, put a stop to a disgraceful, demeaning and utterly sexist calendar featuring firemen in a variety of topless poses.

Scientists find new drug that can destroy leukaemia cells

Tuesday November 03 2009

People diagnosed with the most common form of leukaemia were given new hope yesterday after a team of Irish researchers announced a breakthrough in treatment of the disease.

Ryanair to leave just one plane based at Shannon as flights are cut by 75%

Sunday November 01 2009

Ryanair is to cut the number of its flights out of Shannon Airport by 75 per cent from next April, with the loss of 150 jobs. The airline plans to cut the number of aircraft based at Shannon from four to one.

Charity begins with a hairy lip

Tuesday October 27 2009

Everyone has less money in their pockets these days, so it stands to reason that Ireland's charities, which rely for the large part on the generosity of the public, are feeling the pinch too.

support for dealing with cancer

Monday October 26 2009

For more information on how to help children deal with a parent's cancer, contact:

Frances Muldoon hangs a selection of her photographs from the 'Dip in the Nip' calendar in aid of Action Breast Cancer, which is to be launched at an exhibition at the Wine Street Wellness Centre, Sligo, today

'Dip in Nip' ladies turn calendar girls

Thursday October 22 2009

The 'Dip in the Nip' didn't quite break the Guinness World Record, but the women who bared all are now going to feature in their own calendar.

Breast cancer: A medical breakthrough?

Wednesday October 21 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Irish Cancer Society along with the Europa Donna organisation is running a number of campaigns, including leaflet drops and fundraising events, to highlight the issues around it.