And David McGowan's glamping vision is one step closer to completion.

Well, David McGowan’s plane made it to Sligo.

For broadcaster Anton Savage, the arrival of a barge carrying a disused Boeing 767 into Enniscrone, Co Sligo was not all ‘plane’ sailing.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Funeral director David McGowan has gripped the nation in recent weeks with his plan to move a Boeing 767 from Shannon Airport to Sligo as part of his Quirky Nights Glamping Village.

David McGowan has great plans for the town of Enniscrone.

A funeral director who is in the process of a moving a Boeing 767 by sea to Sligo captivated the nation this morning.

An undertaker will be part of a group giving talks on road safety to pupils in Ballina, Co Mayo today.

A family that has not paid rent for the past 18 months is finally to be evicted, a judge has ruled.

Tears of joy were shed today as the State recognised courageous people for outstanding acts of bravery.

Michael Bradley has made five changes to the Connacht squad ahead of their Magners League clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has promoted Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winners Andrew Browne and Aidan Wynne to the senior squad ahead of the Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Connacht have announced a 27-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick off 6.30pm).

Cork Constitution reclaimed top spot in Division One as they ran four tries past Dolphin in a 27-18 derby win at Musgrave Park today.

Coach Michael Bradley has announced a 22-man squad ahead of Connacht's European Challenge Cup match with NEC Harlequins on Saturday at the Stoop, kick-off at 2.15pm

Connacht make eight changes to their side for their European Challenge Cup clash with Bath Rugby at the Sportsground tomorrow night (KO 7pm).

Connacht have announced their squad ahead of their European Challenge Cup round six match against Bath Rugby at the Sportsground on Friday (KO 7pm).

New signing Ryan Strudwick will make his debut in the green jersey of Connacht by playing for the A side against Ulster A at Enniskillen on Tuesday.

Captain John Fogarty will be back from injury on time for Connacht's clash with Quins.

There will be two changes to the Connacht team to play Newport Gwent Dragons at the sportsground on Friday.

Connacht have announced their side to play Ulster at the Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Connacht are missing Conor O'Loughlin due to a shoulder injury for this weeks match against Ulster.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley and his assistant Eric Elwood have left a vacancy in their 22-man squad for Friday night¹s Magners League clash with Ospreys at the Sportsground.

TOM SHANKLIN may be forced to miss Cardiff’s opening Magners Celtic League clash with Munster at the Arms Park on Friday (7.10pm).

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has selected his first Magners League 22-man squad for their opener against Border Reivers at Netherdale this Friday.

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Coach Mark McDermott has made three changes to the Ireland U21 team from the side played Argentina last week for the repeat encounter in the IRB U-21 World Championship tomorrow.

Ireland ran out convincing winners in their final game of the pool stages at the IRB Under-21 World Championship in Issoire this evening.

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There are four changes to the Ireland U21 team for their next IRB U21 Rugby World Championship encounter with Argentina following their defeat by the hosts, France, on Friday.

The Ireland Under-21 team to play hosts France on the opening day of the 2006 IRB U-21 World Championship has been announced.

IRISH coach Mark McDermott yesterday announced his squad for next month’s IRB U21 World Cup in Auvergne, France.

Coach Mark McDermott will lead his Ireland U21 squad into battle at the World Cup in France next month.

Connacht are now out of the reckoning for the Heineken Cup play-offs, but they will look to finish strongly at home to The Ospreys this evening.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has to wait on prop Ray Hogan, scrum-half Chris Keane and loose forward John Muldoon before deciding the make-up of his side for the Celtic League meeting with The Ospreys on Friday.

CHRISTIAN CULLEN will be the focus of attention again tonight when he lines out at centre for Munster in the Celtic League clash with Neath/Swansea Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made five changes to the side that lost to Cardiff for Friday¹s Celtic League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground.

The Ireland U21 team to play Scotland U21 this Friday in Dubarry Park, Athlone shows three changes to the side that lost narrowly to Wales.

The Ireland Under 21 team to play Wales Under 21 this Friday in Dubarry Park shows three personnel changes and one positional switch to the starting team that lost to France U21 in Strasbourg.

Ireland Under 21 coach Mark McDermott has named a squad of 24 players for the opening Six Nations match against Italy in Dubarry Park, Athlone on Friday, February 3 at 7.35pm.

The following 31 players have been selected for the next Ireland Under 21 squad session which will take place in Dublin on Sunday, January 15 – Tuesday, January 17 2006.

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