Event: 2003 Special Olympics

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Nelson Mandela - The man of the 20th century

Down the centuries, each era of human development has shown an extraordinary capacity to produce leaders of great stature. The passing of Nelson Mandela has taken from the South African people, and the world at large, one of the greatest figures of this or any age.

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Global attractions line up to go green

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Major charity drive launched to provide aid to African country

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Higgins receives Labour support for election

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Claim ‘personal and unwarranted attack’ is smokescreen to deflect from poor performance

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CIÉ ready for massive Ryder Cup tee-off

Nine Bangladeshis on bogus visas disappear

GARDAÍ are looking for nine Bangladeshi nationals who disappeared after obtaining Irish visas under false pretences.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2005

2003 Special Olympics declared open

The Special Olympics was declared open last night as 80,000 people gathered in Croke Park to witness the spectacular opening ceremony.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2003

IFA to sponsor games

THE IFA has announced it is to be a major sponsor of one of the main events at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2002

Banning British sports contrary to spirit of Good Friday

THE views expressed by Cormac MacConnell (Irish Examiner, Oct 26) highlight the anti-sporting and sectarian attitudes that are alive and well in the GAA.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2002

Cherie Blair to promote 2003 Special Olympics

Cherie Blair, the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is due in Dublin later today to help the 2003 Special Olympics.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2002

Coalition embarrassed - Policy on disability must change

CRITICISM of the Government for fighting attempts to provide rights for disabled people is acutely embarrassing for the Coalition as Ireland prepares to host the Special Olympics.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2002

Weather dashes record climb bid

HIGH winds, driving rain and thick fog on Carrantouhill have dashed the record bid to conquer the five highest mountains in Ireland and Britain.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2002

Charity climbers tackle Kerry peak

A TEAM of mountains climbers were last night scaling Carrantuohill in the final leg of their bid to conquer the five highest peaks in Ireland and Britain inside 24 hours.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002