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Tolkien trilogy auctioned
Rare volumes of JRR Tolkien`s Lord of the Rings trilogy, including two copies signed by the author, fetched twice their estimated value at auction today.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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SOCCER: Estonia 0 Northern Ireland 1 Full-time
Northern Ireland chalked up their first win in 16 matches today thanks to a goal from David Healy.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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UUP on DUP `lonely hearts`
A senior Ulster Unionist tonight claimed two former Assembly colleagues had failed to persuade others in the party to join them in defecting to the rival DUP.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Call for Inquiry into 1974 bombings
A judicial inquiry should be held into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974, an influential committee said today.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Trend it like Beckham
David Beckham has been named Britain`s best-dressed man ever.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Irish government criticised over post row
The Fine Gael Leader says the Government must take responsibility for the chaos that surrounds the postal dispute.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Aer Arann announces new routes
Aer Arann is to start two new services from City of Derry Airport to Manchester and Birmingham.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Jackson won`t talk about MTV boob again
Janet Jackson gave her first live performance since her controversial Super Bowl breast-baring incident today, saying she never again wanted to talk about the storm it provoked.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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SOCCER: Taylor captains NI team in friendly
Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor captained the Northern Ireland team for the first time today in this friendly.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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`Happy clappy` worker drops case after apology
A woman, who claimed she was persecuted because of her``happy clappy`` beliefs, today withdrew her Fair Employment Tribunal case after her former boss offered an apology.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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NI waterski champion injured
Three times World Blind Waterski champion Janet Gray is in hospital in Florida after suffering extensive injuries during training.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Irish government minister faces heavy legal fees
Ireland`s minister for health Micheál Martin and disability campaigner Kathy Sinnott may face substantial legal bills.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Life sentences for NI murderer
A man has been given three life sentences for the murder of a Northern Ireland woman in Luton last year and the rape of another woman just hours later.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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GAA: McGrath appointed Ireland manager
Former Down manager Peter McGrath has been appointed manager of the Ireland team to play Australia in two International Rules games in Dublin later this year.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Boys blamed for church attack
Three boys aged between ten and 13-years-old are believed to be responsible for vandalising a Catholic church in east Belfast last night with paint bombs.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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SOCCER: Maybury gets nod
Hearts defender Alan Maybury has been named in the Republic of Ireland side to face the Czech Republic at Lansdowne Road tonight.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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NI judge gives drugs warning
A judge who jailed two South African drug smugglers for two years each today warned other prospective smugglers they faced much stiffer penalties.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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New adoption agreement signed in Republic
The minister for children Brian Lenihan has announced a formal adoption agreement between Ireland and Vietnam, ending a suspension in force while the agreement was being drawn up.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Children to be offered healthier meals
Pupils at over 100 Northern Ireland schools are to get healthier school meals under pilot scheme introduced by the Department of Education.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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Filipinos targeted in NI attack
Two Filipino couples were today considering leaving their home in Northern Ireland after it was attacked for the second time in a week.
Wednesday 31st March 2004
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