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Sinn Fein calls for Dail representation
Politicians from Northern Ireland should be allowed to take up seats in the Dublin parliament, Sinn Fein said today.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Keane in confident mood
Robbie Keane is primed to fire the Republic of Ireland to a shock World Cup victory against Holland and prove he`s got what it takes to handle his massive £13million Italian job.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Police quiz editor
The editor of The Mirror was interviewed today by police investigating the alleged theft of personal letters from the late Diana, Princess of Wales, the newspaper said.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Dublin death may be rugby related
Gardai in Dublin have launched an investigation after a man died following an incident outside a nightclub.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Local firms urged to harness the internet
Northern Ireland firms must embrace new business opportunities such as those presented by the Internet, Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has claimed.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Diana remembered
The memory of Diana, Princess of Wales was kept alive today on the third anniversary of her untimely death.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Attempted murder charges
A 37-year-old man has appeared at a special sitting of Ballymena Magistrates Court this morning charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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K999 call
A barking mad caller who dialled 999 left officers who were sent to track down the lead bemused, police said today.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Move to crack down on rogue traders
The Government has been urged to introduce a Bill this autumn to crack down on cowboy traders, bully-boy debt collectors and exploitation of home-workers.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Trimble meets RUC over violence
David Trimble has met the RUC to discuss the ongoing violence in Northern Ireland.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Home sweet home for Irish graduates
Professional Irish migrants are returning home to take up lower paid jobs, a survey has revealed.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Lotto jackpot hits £1.5m
The jackpot in the Irish lottery this Saturday will be worth over £1.5m.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Companies recommend new mobile phone numbers
Eight digit mobile phone numbers are needed in the Republic to avoid a shortage of numbers, the telecommunications industry said today.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Williams to leave Ulster post
Ulster rugby coach Harry Williams has announced that he will not be seeking an extension to his contract at the end of this season.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Man on drugs charges
An Irishman has appeared in court in Amsterdam today on drug trafficking charges.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Kerry name team for football replay
Kerry have decided to leave star attacker Maurice Fitzgerald on the bench for this weekend`s All-Ireland football semi-final with Armagh.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Advocaat`s Dutch delight
Rangers manager Dick Advocaat is thrilled with the signing of Ronald de Boer because it concludes his lengthy pursuit of the Dutch midfielder.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Dublin man on drugs charge
A Dublin man was due to appear in court in Holland on drugs charges.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Quinn sounds positive note
Niall Quinn is hoping history will repeat itself when the Republic of Ireland start their World Cup qualifying campaign against Holland on Saturday.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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Ongoing talks to free remaining soldiers
Negotiations were continuing today for the release of the remaining six British soldiers held by rebels in Sierra Leone after five were released.
Thursday 31st August 2000
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