Person: McSwiney

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Cork school to honour three Lord Mayor's, two of whom died for Irish independence

The school which has produced more Lords Mayor of Cork than any other is set to honour three iconic past-pupils - two of whom died in the struggle for Irish independence and the brave man who succeeded them.

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Cork Con claim second AIL title in three years

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Cork Con outplay old rivals Garryowen, winning Munster Senior Cup for 30th time

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Cork Con underdogs in bid to retain title, says Brian Hickey

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A lack of sleep can accelerate ageing among older adults

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Lansdowne last out in nine-try thriller

Cork Con end their losing streak

Cork Constitution 31 Lansdowne 13: The relief in Cork Constitution ranks was palpable as they picked up a valuable first home win of the Ulster Bank League season to lift themselves clear of the bottom at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Joe McSwiney’s joy as treasure chest gathers more silverware

Silverware seems to follow Joe McSwiney everywhere he goes, the latest accolade an Ulster Bank League medal with his new club Lansdowne, who beat Clontarf (18-17) in Saturday’s final at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Scott Deasy holds his nerve as Lansdowne triumph in thriller

Lansdowne 18 Clontarf 17: Scott Deasy’s nerveless conversion of a difficult 66th minute penalty sealed victory for Lansdowne over champions Clontarf in Saturday’s pulsating Ulster Bank League final at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Con hungry for more glory

Cork Constitution 28 Young Munster 16

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

O’Driscoll warning for Reds

Munster ‘A’ 23 Nottingham Rugby 16

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Lansdowne pushed hard by Munsters

Lansdowne 28 Young Munster 21

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Unregulated street traders causing ‘mayhem’ in town

Uncontrolled street trading is causing "absolute mayhem" in a tourist town, it was claimed yesterday.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2014

Refund for McSwiney body’s transportation

It’s probably not well known that a then future British prime minister walked in Terence MacSwiney’s funeral during its London stage.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

McSwiney prison letter one of 30 ‘rebel’ items

Six-page letter from Annie MacSwiney, written from Brixton Prison on Aug 28, 1920 in regard to her brother, Terence MacSwiney.

Sun, 17 Feb, 2013

A nod and 40 winks

The brain may be better suited to a split cycle of sleep, reports Richard Fitzpatrick.

Sun, 21 Oct, 2012

No gloom in Limerick despite Shannon drawing a blank at Con

HAVING been the bedrock of club and provincial rugby in Munster for decades, Limerick is having an unusually tough time of it at the moment.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

Judgment reserved in Taylor case

THE High Court has reserved judgment on whether affidavits by Tony Taylor the founder of collapsed finance company Taylor Asset Managers can be used in proceedings by the liquidator of the Taylor companies.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2007

Hobbs director of caved company

THE High Court has further adjourned proceedings in which the liquidator of finance company Taylor Asset Managers, which collapsed in 1996, has applied to restrict five of its directors, including financial consultant and TV personality Eddie Hobbs.

Tue, 21 Nov, 2006

Fraudster cleared of civil liability

FORMER investment guru Tony Taylor has been cleared of any civil liability for the €2.2 million he cost his clients in lost investments.

Tue, 07 Dec, 2004

Convicted fraudster Taylor could get €583,000 if liquidator drops civil case

CONVICTED fraudster Tony Taylor, who left investors bereft of €2.2 million, could end up pocketing €583,000 while his fraud victims get nothing.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

No way to honour a martyred lord mayor

IT HAS come to my attention that Cork City Council intends to rededicate Terence McSwiney Quay after our martyred lord mayor who died on hunger strike in Brixton Prison.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2004

Schools set to defy Dempsey ban on half days

STUDENTS at several schools will be granted a half day today to celebrate the visit of Cork's Lord Mayor defying Education Minister Noel Dempsey's ban on the tradition.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2003