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Crackdown on crime
A major blow against organised crime has been struck in Northern Ireland in a pre-Christmas crackdown, it was has been disclosed.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Kelly back for World Cup play-off
Leeds United defender Gary Kelly has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad for their vital World Cup play-off games against Iran in Dublin on November 10 and Tehran five days later.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Giants bounce back
London Knights 1 Belfast Giants 3 - The Giants got back to winning ways last night with a comfortable away win.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Adams makes US trip
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams is jetting to America to help raise cash for families of the victims of the September 11 terror attacks.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Republic of Ireland to face Iran
Iran will play Ireland in the World Cup play-offs following a 3-0 second leg victory over the United Arab Emirates.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Aer Lingus announce severance plan
Aer Lingus has released details of its £40 million severance plan.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Murphy trail focuses on mobile phone calls
On the eleventh day of the trial of Colm Murphy, the Dundalk publican who is charged in connection with the Omagh bombing, the court has heard revelations about unexplained mobile phone calls.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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O`Driscoll returns for Newport clash
Ireland and Lions centre Brian O`Driscoll is back in the Leinster side for Friday night`s Heineken Cup match against Newport at Rodney Parade.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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RUC sign removed
The RUC`s most famous sign outside its Belfast headquarters has been removed under the cover of darkness four days before the name of the force is to due to change.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Priceless Rembrandt found in Irish Gallery
A 17th century painting which has been in the possession of the National Gallery of Ireland since 1896, has today been authenticated as a genuine masterpiece by Rembrandt.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Westlife announce tour dates
Irish boyband Westlife have used the official launch of their third album to announce the dates of their new European tour.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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McGuinness offers to meet UUP rebels
Sinn Fein`s Martin McGuinness has offered to meet with two rebel Ulster Unionist Assembly members in an attempt to reassure them over IRA decommissioning.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Shock ad for seatbelt campaign
A shock TV advertising campaign has increased the use of car seat belts in Northern Ireland, it emerged today.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Defence disputes Garda notes in Omagh bomb trial
The defence team of a man charged in connection with the Omagh bombing today disputed the authenticity of notes taken by detectives during their questioning of the accused.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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MP criticised for failing to register property
An MP was today criticised by the parliamentary standards committee for failing to register a property.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Man to appear in court after disturbances
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court in Belfast Magistrates Court this morning charged with riotous behaviour.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Concern grows for missing woman
Police in Belfast say they are concerned for the safety of a young woman who went missing in the city on Sunday morning.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Priest condemns Fivemiletown murder
The funeral has taken place near Fivemiletown this morning of 27-year-old Colin Foy.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Woman found dead in Craigavon
Police in Craigavon have said that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at her home on the West Acres estate.
Wednesday 31st October 2001
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Cardinal criticises protestant archbishop`s theology
The leader of Ireland`s Roman Catholics has gone on record to criticise the senior Protestant churchman in Dublin, Archbishop Walton Empey and former Trinity College lecturer, gay rights activist, and member of the Seanad, David Norris.
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Wednesday 31st October 2001
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