- Ireland's sheriffs in debt pursuit
Sheriffs in Ireland, who collect debts rather than police small towns, are chasing luxury cars, motorbikes and art as creditors try to recoup money they lent before the economy collapsed."We're getting orders worth ...
New Zealand Herald. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:30:16 +1200.
- Suspect in Costa murder wanted for kidnapping
THE prime suspect in the murder of an Irish holidaymaker in Spain is a violent criminal wanted for kidnapping in the UK, it emerged last night.
Irish Independent. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT.
- Hong Kong Wants Lions Match In 2013
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) has held preliminary talks about hosting a British and Irish Lions match before the tour of Australia in 2013, local media reported Saturday.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:11:45 GMT.
- Bishop backs 1971 killings probe
A Catholic bishop calls for an independent inquiry into the deaths of 11 civilians killed by the Army in Ballymurphy in west Belfast in 1971.
BBC News. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:58:30 +0000.
- Scintillating 61 Puts Fisher In Charge In Ireland
Ireland (Reuters) - Britain's Ross Fisher improved his chances of securing a debut Ryder Cup spot when he grabbed control of the Irish Open on Friday with a scintillating second round 10-under-par 61.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:51:30 GMT.
- IFA fails to halt player exodus
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against the Irish Football Association in their bid to prevent more Northern-Ireland born players opting for the Republic.
BBC News. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:02:53 +0000.
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