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Added Fri 24th May 2013Justice Minister faces more controversy
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter will face further questions today after he confirmed he failed to complete a breathalyser test when stopped at a Garda checkpoint on his way home from the Dail - because of an asthma condition.The incident happened five years ago and was raised by the Independent Tipp TD Mattie McGrath in the Dail yesterday.Opposition parties are expected to raise further questions about the incident - including why Minister..
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Irelands first Mardi Gras comes to Waterford
Added Fri 24th May 2013
Preparations are continuing ahead of Ireland's first Mardi Gras festival in the region's capital next week.The Waterford Pride Mardi Gras traced its roots from the Waterford Pride Festival which has been ever present in the city since the early 2000s.Waterford Pride Chairman Shane McCrann told Beat News why they've gone one step further this year with a full Mardi Gras festival.For more information on the festival you can check out www.waterfordmardigras.com
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Fatal crash investigation underway in Tipp
Added Fri 24th May 2013
Gardai investigaing a fatal crash in South Tipp are appealing for witnesses.The collision occurred on the M8 Southbound in the townland of Raheenrow, Tipperary at approximately 2 this morningA male driver in his early 80s was fatally injured when his car collided with a truck - his body was removed to South Tipperary Hospital where a post mortem examination is due to take place.The driver of the truck was uninjured. The road remains closed for..
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Kingston leads BMW Championship
Added Thu 23rd May 2013
James Kingston holds a 1 shot lead from 6-under par at the BMW Players Championship at Wentworth.South African carded a 66 to top the leaderboard ahead of Finland's Mikko Ilonen.Shane Lowry is tied for 5th place on 2 under after an opening round 70, while European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is on 1 under.Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke all finished on 2 over par.
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10 new jobs for Tipp
Added Thu 23rd May 2013
Ten new jobs are on the way to Tipp.Clonmel’s Stonehouse Restaurant has announced the creation of 10 new jobs. The announcement comes off the back of the completion of a 100,000 euro investment programme to re-fit the restaurant and develop new private facilities for corporate hospitality.Proprietor Jim Smith says business is strong since they opened last June:
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More robberies at Cannes Film Festival
Added Thu 23rd May 2013
There's been another jewellery theft at the Cannes film festival.Police are investigating how a diamond necklace worth 1.9 million euro was stolen during a gala dinner on Tuesday at the Eden Roc hotel. Actress Sharon Stone and socialite Paris Hilton were among the guests at the event in the resort town of Antibes. Last Friday, gems worth around 1 million euro were stolen from a hotel room occupied by an employee of the Swiss jeweller Chopard. At least..
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