Person: Martini

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Church 200 years out of date on women’s rights

The ‘empire of misogyny’ referred to by Mary McAleese will not be reformed by the Pope, who thinks the genders have different, divinely ordained roles, says TP O’Mahony

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A helicopter put a piano on the 150-foot roof of Blarney Castle and other stories from the Cork Jazz Festival archives

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Mutiny at the Vatican as Pope Francis faces dissent

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... Man uses own obituary to settle scores from beyond the grave by barring family from funeral

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'Fifty Shades' bosses add a dash of Martini

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Irish conman to be deported over $2m fraud

'Skyfall' director defends product placement

Sam Mendes has defended the use of product placement in 'Skyfall'.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2012

Cardinal continued to preach reforming ideas to the end

Carlo Martini, who was buried yesterday, was for progressives in the Church a symbol of the fading dream of open reform, writes Tom Heneghan

Tue, 04 Sep, 2012

George can make a winning return

Derby champion Razldazl George will make his seasonal bow this evening when he lines out in the opening round of the College Causeway/Killahan Phanter Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park.

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Soul singer Stone to be next Bond girl in video game

Soul star Joss Stone was unveiled as the latest Bond girl today.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2010

Saturday’s horseracing tips

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

Ice-cool Martini shows spirit

Ladies' Day on the Knavesmire got off to a topical start as Midnight Martini, the only filly in the DBS £300,000 St Leger Yearling Stakes, landed the opening heat at York.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

Smirnoff tops wine and spirits 'most powerful band'

Smirnoff is the most powerful brand of all wines and spirits in the world, according to a new report.

Tue, 08 May, 2007

Craig sick of Martini offers

New James Bond star Daniel Craig is fed up of being offered a Martini drink every time he walks into a bar.

Sun, 19 Nov, 2006

Vatican to issue document on condom rules for Aids sufferers

The Vatican is preparing a document about condom use by those with Aids at Pope Benedict XVI’s request, a Vatican cardinal said.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2006

Cardinal: Condoms lesser evil to prevent Aids spread

A cardinal and one-time papal contender has said that condoms were the “lesser evil” in combating the spread of Aids, the latest senior churchman to diverge from the Vatican’s opposition to artificial contraception.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2006

Shaken and stirred by guns and Martini

DANIEL CRAIG has admitted he will have a problem playing the new James Bond — because he hates guns.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2005

Ratzinger 'faced strong challenge for papacy

Pope Benedict XVI faced a strong challenge for the papacy from an Argentine cardinal, a secret diary kept by a member of the conclave that elected him to the Holy See revealed today.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2005

'God's Rottweiler' divides cardinals

OPPOSITION has now emerged to a German seen as a frontrunner to be the next pope, leaving Roman Catholic cardinals divided as they prepared for a conclave to elect the successor to Pope John Paul II.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2005