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business

Chinese market rout nearing an end

China’s stock-market rout that erased $5 trillion (€4.48tn) in value is close to ending, according to the nation’s central bank governor.

farming

FBD will do 30,000 farm safety visits

gaa

Last-minute point secures another Antrim title

soccer

United still a big draw for world’s best

news

Red Cross members face grilling over €160k in undeclared account

business

Stocks fall as worries continue

UL overcome local rivals to win Fitzgibbon Cup

UL 1-17 Limerick IT 2-11

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011

Lyons and Carr on Mayo shortlist

Two former Dublin bosses, Tommy Lyons and Tommy Carr, have entered the race to become the next Mayo senior football manager.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2010

Cruise signs up for another 'Mission Impossible'

Tom Cruise will star as Ethan Hunt in 'Mission Impossible IV', it has been confirmed.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2010

EU funds for Dell staff ‘could be lost’

THE €14.8 million for laid-off Dell workers will be signed off by the European Parliament today, but workers and MEPs have warned that unless the Government gets organised they could lose much of the funding.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009

Samsung chief quits post

Embattled Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee will step down from his post at the top of South Korea’s biggest conglomerate following his indictment on tax evasion charges.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

US stocks soar as Dow gets biggest two-day gain in five years

Wall Street barrelled higher today for the second day in a row, giving the Dow Jones industrial average its biggest two-day point gain five years after a Federal Reserve official hinted that the central bank may lower interest rates again.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2007

Chrysler car workers' strike ends with agreement

The United Auto Workers union in America reached a tentative four-year contract with Chrysler, six hours after going on strike.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2007

Irish cricket signs promising South African all-rounder for 2007

THE Irish Cricket Union have signed 21-year-old Vernon Philander as one of their two permitted overseas players for this year’s Friends Provident Trophy.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2007

Ireland sign Philander for Friends Provident Trophy

The Irish Cricket Union have announced the signing of 21-year-old Vernon Philander, as one of their two permitted overseas players for this year's Friends Provident Trophy.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2007

Wall Streets ends down

Wall Street stumbled today after a key survey showed manufacturing unexpectedly contracted in November for the first time in more than three years, stoking concerns that the US economy will not be able to achieve a soft landing.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2006

Conference to gauge Ireland’s emergency response capability

The Irish Red Cross is hosting a conference today to see how prepared Ireland is for a major emergency.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

FAI welcome UEFA funding

THE FAI have welcomed UEFA’s decision to award €1.5 million in development money for the game in Ireland.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006

US stocks dip

US stocks crept lower today as Wall Street steadied itself after last week’s losses and waited for the Federal Reserve’s meeting on interest rates.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2005

Twenty dead in political unrest in Ethiopia

Ethiopian security forces opened fire today on stone-throwing protesters in the central business district, leaving at least 20 people dead, the independent Ethiopian Human Rights Council said.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005

Arsenal ‘committed’ to extending Cole’s contract

ARSENAL are “fully committed” to extending Ashley Cole’s contract with the club.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

Outrage at pig price cut

IFA Pigs Committee Vice Chairman, Michael Maguire has described the 4c/kg price cut imposed last Friday as a sickening blow to their incomes.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2005

Suu Kyi completes six months in detention

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and three of her top supporters completed six months in detention today with no sign of when they might be freed, despite international calls for their release.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2003

Don’t miss out on conference, rally

IF you haven’t made up your mind yet about attending this year’s Annual Conference and Rally (sponsored by AIBP), here’s just some of the events and competitions you wouldn’t want to miss.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Keep Tipp housing local

LOCAL authority officials are advising Tipperary county councillors to stipulate that one-off rural houses should be reserved for locals.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2003

Cork appoint liaison officers to hurling and football teams

THE Cork County Board has appointed liaison officers to the senior hurling and football teams for the coming season.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2003

Arsenal refer Manninger row to FIFA

Arsenal are furious at the breakdown of Alex Manninger’s move to Espanyol – and are referring the matter to FIFA.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2002

Poitier wins life-time achievement award

Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has received the Living Legend Award at the annual Trumpet Awards honouring black achievements in politics, science and the arts.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2002