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Reluctant Irishman who became the high priest of satire

When Jonathan Swift was appointed Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral exactly 300 years ago, he wasn’t that impressed. Robert Hume explains why.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

Chefs have recipe for Olympic success

THE description “mouthwatering” would hardly do justice to a meal served up to more than 100 diners in Killarney, Co Kerry, last night.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Austrian ploughs for gold

PLOUGHMEN from north and south did well at the world championships in Ballykelly, Co Derry, but the coveted Golden Plough for the overall winner was again won by an Austrian.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Irishmen plough ahead for World Championship

A PAIR of top Irish ploughmen hope to follow the example of Olympic gold medal winning showjumper Cian O'Connor and Waterford Crystal by winning the world championship in Derry over the next two days.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004