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Pinter retires as playwright
Dramatist Harold Pinter has given up writing plays, he announced today.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Dublin Stock Exchange fall
The Dublin Stock Exchange has fallen by six per cent in value after pharmaceutical company Elan withdrew a drug which treats multiple sclerosis.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Louth DVD seizure
Gardai in County Louth have seized a batch of counterfit DVD`s worth more than 200,000 euros.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Row continues over hunger strike claims
A former IRA jail chief attacked for claiming the organisation blocked a life-saving deal to end the 1981 hunger strike tonight declared: "The truth`s on my side."
Monday 28th February 2005
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SOCCER: Duff warning for United
Double Carling Cup winner Damien Duff has taunted title rivals Manchester United and warned the Old Trafford outfit their psychological tricks will not work.
Monday 28th February 2005
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SOCCER: Arsenal injury crisis
Arsene Wenger is facing a striker crisis ahead of Arsenal`s FA Cup fifth-round replay at Sheffield United tomorrow after Thierry Henry was ruled out with an Achilles injury.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Fugitive Cork paedophile apprehended
Fugitive paedophile James Lombard has been arrested near Cork following intensive searching.
Monday 28th February 2005
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RUGBY: Irish rugby team "best in northern hemisphere"
The Irish rugby team is back among the world`s top four following the weekend`s defeat of England.
Monday 28th February 2005
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SOCCER: Gerrard on Liverpool dream
Steven Gerrard called it the "worst day of his life" but is now demanding Liverpool bounce back instantly to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.
Monday 28th February 2005
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RUGBY: Noon tips Wales over Ireland
Jamie Noon tonight backed Wales to have the edge on England`s Dublin conquerors Ireland if they clash in an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam showdown later this month.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Ahern`s McCartney call
Bertie Ahern today called on the IRA to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland in their investigation into the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney.
Monday 28th February 2005
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RUGBY: Horgan doubt for Ireland
Ireland coach Eddie O`Sullivan may have to rethink his centre partnership once again after it was revealed today that Shane Horgan sustained a thumb injury against England in the RBS 6 Nations Championship.
Monday 28th February 2005
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GOLF: Woosnam v Faldo for Ryder
European tour greats Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo have only one more day to wait before discovering which of them is to be the next Ryder Cup captain.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Arnie on steroid use
Hollywood hero-turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has defended his use of steroids and said he has no regrets about using performance-enhancing drugs.
Monday 28th February 2005
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4,000 jobs for Belfast after masterplan ?
At least 4,000 new jobs will be created in Belfast under regeneration masterplans announced by the British government today.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Cork stockbroker pleads guilty to fraud
A 43-year-old Cork stockbroker has pleaded guilty to fraudulently converting thousands of pounds sterling after receiving it for an account.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Gregg feared assassination attempt
Loyalist paramilitary chief John Gregg feared he was going to be assassinated, a Belfast inquest heard today.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Holmes on GMTV exit
GMTV presenter Eamonn Holmes is quitting the show because it is `formulaic and no longer covers real news`, he said today.
Monday 28th February 2005
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President McAleese visits County Limerick
President Mary McAleese has met with the families of three men who died in tragic circumstances last year.
Monday 28th February 2005
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Sligo arson attack
Five people have had a lucky escape in an arson attack in Sligo.
Monday 28th February 2005
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