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Co Derry nurse struck-off for `abusing` elderly patient
A nurse was struck off her professional register today after being found guilty of physically and verbally abusing an elderly patient at a nursing home in Northern Ireland.
Monday 30th June 2003
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McKevitt trial update
The star witness in the trial of alleged Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt tried to recruit a Mafia boss during a failed attempt to set up an off-shore casino which could have laundered illegal money, a court heard today.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Nearly 370 Irish jobs losses announced
Nearly 370 jobs were lost in the Irish Republic today through three company closures.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Five die in Newry accident
Three women killed in a car crash which also claimed the lives of a brother and sister had been on their way home from the Special Olympics in Dublin, it emerged tonight.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Judge calls for Inquiry over killer soldier
A top judge today called for an inquiry into how a part-time soldier with mental problems was given back his personal protection pistol which he used to kill a man in a Co Tyrone hotel.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Woman in court over Armagh deaths
A court has heard that a woman driver who admitted killing two County Armagh girls in a head-on collison was three and half times over the limit.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Trial of west Cork peace activist continues
The trial has been continuing of a Cork woman charged with causing damage to an American war-plane at Shannon Airport in County Clare.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Brad & Jen top attractive couples poll
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are the world`s most attractive celebrity couple, according to a poll published today.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Fears over removal of movie-makers tax incentives
Ireland`s position as one of the top six preferred locations in the world for movie-makers will evaporate if the Irish government goes ahead with plans to remove tax incentives for the industry.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Band settle name dispute
Two bands called Blue settled their High Court ``name`s the same`` battle today.
Monday 30th June 2003
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US terror warning
The United States remains ``dangerously unprepared`` to cope with another terror attack, a study found today.
Monday 30th June 2003
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An Post jobs boost announced for east Cork
Bucking the trend of the last 12 months, a significant jobs boost has been provided for east Cork with the announcement that An Post is to create almost 240 jobs.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Not guilty plea in Ryan murder trial
A 26-year-old Clareman has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Limerick man Eddie Ryan in the city over two-and-a-half years ago.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Bloody Sunday Inquiry update
A paratrooper who believes he shot and killed two people on Bloody Sunday said today he could not recollect the circumstances of the deaths.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Main port fishing charge increase deferred
Controversial fishing port charges, due to be introduced around the Republic tomorrow, have been postoned.
Monday 30th June 2003
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SOCCER: Beckham`s United TV date
Manchester United`s television channel are to screen a farewell interview with David Beckham on Wednesday - the day he officially signs for Real Madrid.
Monday 30th June 2003
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Macra pressure to cut drive-test waiting lists
The Irish government has come under further pressure to initiate a programme to cut the waiting list for driver testing across the Republic.
Monday 30th June 2003
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BOXING: Arthur eyes world title shot
Frank Maloney insisted today that ``Amazing`` Alex Arthur will refuse to let Scottish rival Willie Limond derail his world title dream.
Monday 30th June 2003
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NI man jailed over friend`s murder
A father of three who couldn`t remember stabbing his 24-year-old friend with a butcher`s knife during a drunken row in his Netownards` home was sentenced to eight years today.
Monday 30th June 2003
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GAA: Back-door fixtures
the GAA have confirmed the dates and venues for the 3rd Round of the Bank of Ireland football championship qualifiers.
Monday 30th June 2003
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