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Rooney, rugby, and petrol pumps...
OUR CURIOUS RELATIONSHIP with the English has been the subject of some thought by yours truly this past week. I even found myself contemplating a situation where I might be happy to see them win the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
The life of a great bishop of Ferns
THE LIFE OF a bishop has changed since the era of Dr. James Browne, who presided over the Diocese of Ferns from 1884 until his death in 1917, and whose career is recalled in a new book written by two of his relatives.
Rejected by the Dragons, but still open for business
DID YOU SEE the two unfortunate lads on the telly the other night, marching into the maw of the Dragons' Den? Farmers Mark Browne and Andrew Byrne went on to the programme to sell briquettes (of all things) to that fine bunch of business gurus. They made their pitch for ¤200,000 for their soon-to-be-launched fuel made from elephant grass. The Dragons were no way interested, of course.
Surviving an Irish shopping centre
SUNDAY AFTERNOON and four long hours to kill in the burrow-like passageways of the Dundrum Town Centre. I know some men that would rather do time.
Drivers taking risks on frosty mornings
THE LATEST MODELS, NEW CONCEPT CAR IDEAS, PLUS ALL THE LOCAL BARGAINS WITH icy weather continuing across Ireland, a survey has shown that one in three drivers admit hitting the road on frosty mornings without being able to see out of their windscreen properly.
Geneva debut for Honda's single occupant concept vehicle
THE revolutionary Honda 3R-C concept will make its world debut in Geneva, alongside the EV-N concept which makes its European debut at the show.
Very few own up to carpark scrapes
SIXTY-SIX per cent of drivers have had the experience of finding their car scratched or damaged in a public car park, according to the AA.
Local businesses given food for thought
MEMBERS OF Wexford's business community were given plenty to chew on over a breakfast briefing in White's Hotel.
Fresh new design for the Kia Magentis
THE next generation Kia Optima (known as 'Magentis' in our market) will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show early next month.
Nissan increase Scrappage discounts
NISSAN have just increased their Scrappage discounts by a further ¤1,000 on their qualifying range of new cars.
Inside Lifestyle
- New High Rider from Citroën
- Peugeot 308 Coupé Cabriolet in Ireland
- Two major awards for Irish Ferries
- Spyker saves Saab from the scrapheap
- Can they make them like they used to?
- The Vatican's top ten countdown
- Fitzy, legend of the game
- Insightful Honda at reasonable price
- How to deal with 'chuggers'
- Brave enough for the crubeen challenge?
- Lots of lots but few takers at big machinery auction
- This BMW has the X-factor
- Still looking for answers
- Tóibin beaten by a poet but I don't read poetry!
- A new man after a hot towel shave
- 'Speed Nazis' have gone too far
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Water will cost you, but is it just another tax?
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Maintenance of water system costs millions
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What we use
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Businesses already pay – with cows big consumers
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