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News From Ireland

?300k stolen as AIB official's wife abducted
A Dublin bank official's wife was held hostage this morning while the official was forced to hand over a large sum of money.

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John Traynor arrested near Amsterdam
A Dublin criminal who fled Ireland after the murder of Veronica Guerin is in police custody in the Netherlands.

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'Human error' blamed for kidney mistake
A consultant surgeon has blamed 'human error' for a mistake which led to the wrong kidney being removed from an eight-year-old boy.

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Early signs of economic growth says Lenihan
The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.

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EC halts proposed data deal with Israel
The European Commission has halted a proposal to allow Israel access to potentially sensitive data on European Union citizens.

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Explosion on oil rig in Gulf of Mexico
An explosion on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana has prompted fresh pollution fears in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Priest jailed for abusing three sisters
A Dublin-based priest has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing three sisters nearly 50 years ago.

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Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic
A fuel tanker has run aground in Canada's far north, carrying nine million litres of diesel at risk of spilling into the Arctic waters.

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Hurricane Earl heads for US east coast
Hurricane Earl has taken aim at North Carolina in the eastern US. The state is preparing for dangerous winds and pounding surf before cutting a path up the coast to Canada.

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Tractor driver killed in collision with train
A man has died after a collision between a train and a tractor in Co Roscommon.

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Abbas, Netanyahu agree to resume talks
The Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian leader have agreed to resume their peace talks in the Middle East in two weeks time.

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Hysterectomy patient had 'discomfort'
The inquest into the death of a woman has heard that she complained of 'abdominal discomfort' five days after a hysterectomy.

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Funeral of murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl
The funeral of murdered Dublin schoolgirl Michaela Davis has taken place at St Mochta's Church in Porterstown.

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God did not create the Universe, says Hawking
God no longer has any place in theories on the creation of the Universe due to a series of developments in physics, scientist Stephen Hawking has said.

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Protests over newspaper closures in midlands
Over 100 people protested in the towns of Longford and Roscommon today over plans to cease publication of local newspapers.

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New Dunboyne railway line opens
The newest stretch of railway in the country has been officially opened in Co Meath.

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Liam Carroll gets permission to finish Anglo HQ
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for developer Liam Carroll's company to complete the new Anglo Irish headquarters in Dublin's docklands.

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PE should be Leaving Cert subject - Labour
The Labour party has called for spending on sport to be refocused from capital to current spending.

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AOL to create 20 jobs in Dublin
The internet services company, AOL, has announced it is to create 20 new software engineering jobs in Dublin.

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Eamon Ryan denies ESB levy will cost jobs
Minister Eamon Ryan has rejected claims that a 5% rise in electricity prices will result in job losses.

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Ardoyne riots cost PSNI £1.1m
The cost of policing the riots in the north Belfast area of Ardoyne during four days in July was £1.1m.

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27-year-old arrested over Lurgan bombing
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb blast in Co Armagh which injured three children.

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Funeral of actor Mick Lally in Dublin
Family and friends of actor Mick Lally have gathered for his funeral in Dublin.

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Australian leader acquires Aboriginal land
The leader of Western Australia has been accused of 'another invasion' by forcibly acquiring land slated for return to native tribes.

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GAA Headlines from Ireland

Tipperary name unchanged side for final
Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has named an unchanged team to play Kilkenny in Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling final.

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DJ Carey expects close All-Ireland final
Kilkenny legend DJ Carey believes that the ?Drive for Five? will have no bearing on how Kilkenny approach Sunday?s All-Ireland Hurling Final against Tipperary.

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Coldrick to referee All-Ireland final
The GAA have confirmed that David Coldrick from Meath will referee this year's All-Ireland football final between Cork and Down.

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Maher 'looking for a performance'
Tipperary?s Brendan Maher is determined to make up for last year?s disappointing loss to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC final when the teams meet again on Sunday.

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Kennedy eyes magnificent seven
Dublin?s Eoin Kennedy will bid for an incredible seventh consecutive All-Ireland senior softball singles crown when he takes on Westmeath?s Robbie McCarthy at Abbeylara, Longford on Saturday.

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Kildare want McGeeney to continue
Kildare have confirmed they want to keep Kieran McGeeney as manager of the senior football team.

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O'Connor to continue as Kerry manager
Jack O'Connor has been ratified as the manager of the Kerry senior footballers, following a meeting of the Kingdom's county board.

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O Muircheartaigh calls for change
RTÉ commentator Mícheál O Muircheartaigh has said that the GAA should embrace the use of technology and perhaps look at having two referees in charge of matches to avoid the awarding of controversial scores.

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County colours to change for final
The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) has ruled that Cork and Down will wear alternate colours for next month's All-Ireland SFC Final at Croke Park.

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Coulter admits he was in square
Down's Benny Coulter admitted he was situated inside the square when he fisted the ball into the net during Down's 1-16 to 1-14 win over Kildare in the All-Ireland Football semi-final on Sunday.

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Down 1-16 Kildare 1-14
Down have qualified for their first All-Ireland final since 1994 with a two-point victory over Kildare in a gripping contest at Croke Park.

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Cork 3-15 Galway 5-08
Cork came from nine points behind in a Croke Park goal-fest to set up an All-Ireland MFC final meeting with Tyrone.

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As It Happened - Kildare 1-14 Down 1-16
Read Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary on the second semi-final in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship as Down narrowly defeat Kildare at Croke Park.

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Kennedy & McCarthy into another final
The destination of the 2010 GAA Handball All Ireland Senior Singles Softball Championship will be decided following another final title showdown involving Dublin's Eoin Kennedy and Westmeath's Robbie McCarthy.

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Dublin into ladies' football final
Last year?s beaten finalists Dublin advanced to the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football final after getting the better of Laois in a hard-fought semi-final.

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Hogan ruled out of hurling decider
It has been confirmed that Kilkenny's Brian Hogan will miss Sunday's week's All-Ireland SHC final with a broken finger.

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Fitzpatrick named in Down team
The Down team for Sunday's All-Ireland Football semi-final against Kildare has been named.

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All-Ireland SFC preview: Down v Kildare
Séamus Leonard casts his eye over second of this year's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals as qualifier survivors Down and Kildare do battle at Croke Park.

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McStay not keen on Micko for Mayo
RTÉ football analyst Kevin McStay believes that Mick O?Dwyer is not the man to fill the vacant Mayo football manager?s position.

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Hyland & Andrews ratified as Cavan bosses
Terry Hyland and Val Andrews have been ratified as joint managers of the Cavan senior football team on a three-year-term following a meeting of the Cavan County Committee on Thursday night.

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Ducksy Walsh not feeling pressure
Kilkenny?s Michael ?Ducksy? Walsh takes on Westmeath hotshot Robbie McCarthy in the All-Ireland Senior semi-final, knowing he has one hell of a battle on his hands.

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Earley named in Kildare starting XV
Kildare have named Dermot Earley in their team for Sunday's All-Ireland senior football semi-final against Down at Croke Park.

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Shefflin comes through Kilkenny training
Henry Shefflin is on course to be fit for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling final after coming through a full training session for Kilkenny in Nowlan Park on Wednesday night.

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Kerwick may feature in final showdown.
Pat Kerwick could yet feature for Tipperary in Sunday week's All-Ireland hurling final against Kilkenny after the player came on towards the end of a challenge game against Portumna

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TG4 All-Ireland Ladies' SFC preview
Dublin and Laois will face off again for the second time this season at Dr Cullen Park on Saturday with the prize of an All-Ireland final place at stake for the winners.

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Sport Headlines from Ireland

Tipperary name unchanged side for final
Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has named an unchanged team to play Kilkenny in Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling final.

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Teenager Manassero shines in Crans-Sur-Sierre
The latest Italian to make the Ryder Cup was outshone in Switzerland today by the 17-year-old very likely to be the next one.

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Keane to lead Republic in Armenia
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane and defender Richard Dunne have both been named in the team to face Armenia in Friday?s Euro 2012 qualifier.

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Pakistan trio suspended by ICC
Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer have been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.

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Fish advances with ease at Flushing Meadows
A slimline Mardy Fish continued his impressive form to power into the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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DJ Carey expects close All-Ireland final
Kilkenny legend DJ Carey believes that the ?Drive for Five? will have no bearing on how Kilkenny approach Sunday?s All-Ireland Hurling Final against Tipperary.

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Rip faces five in Irish Champion Stakes
Rip Van Winkle heads Aidan O'Brien's three-strong team as the Ballydoyle trainer seeks a sixth success in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

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Capra causes major upset in New York
American teenager Beatrice Capra gave the home crowd plenty to cheer by knocking out France's Aravane Rezai, the 18th seed, in the second round of the US Open.

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Minasyan respects Republic?s credentials
Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan has installed the Republic of Ireland as one of the favourites to emerge from Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.

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Hushovd prevails in sprint finish
Norwegian Thor Hushovd took the honours on the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana after pipping a whole host of riders in a massed sprint finish in Murcia.

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Harbinger is sold to stud in Japan
Harbinger, officially the highest-rated racehorse in the world prior to suffering a career-ending injury, has been sold to take up stud duties in Japan.

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Rooney relishing return to Republic Under-21s
Adam Rooney is determined to make the most of his last chance to represent the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.

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McGahan make changes for visit of Italians
Munster coach Tony McGahan has made four changes, one positional, for their Magners League opener against Aironi Rugby in Musgrave Park on Saturday at 7.30pm.

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Top fillies tackle Matron Stakes
British raiders Music Show, Spacious and Jacqueline Quest feature among seven runners in Saturday's Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

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Trapattoni convinced Keane will deliver
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is hoping captain Robbie Keane's lack of football at Tottenham so far this season will work in his country's favour.

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Kilbeggan Preview
Kilbeggan stages a seven-race card on Friday with the Tullamore Handicap Chase representing the pick of the action.

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Leinster side named for Magners opener
Summer signings Heinke van der Merwe, Ed O?Donoghue and Isaac Boss have been named in the Leinster side to face the Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm.

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Starspangledbanner set for Haydock Sprint
Aidan O'Brien's Starspangledbanner features among a final field of 16 runners in Saturday's Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock.

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Andy Roddick crashes out of US Open
Former champion Andy Roddick crashed out of the US Open on Wednesday night after ranting at a line judge who called a foot fault against him.

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Ulster name side for visit of Ospreys
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for the Magners League opener against The Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm.

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Mares' treble bid is Quevega target
Willie Mullins is eyeing a David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle hat-trick with Quevega ahead of the new National Hunt campaign.

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Craigan to skipper Northern Ireland
Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan will captain Northern Ireland tomorrow when he wins his 50th cap against Slovenia in a Euro 2012 qualifier.

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Live: European Masters first round
The first round of the Omega European Masters is currently in progress at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.

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McDowell enjoying break ahead of Ryder Cup
Graeme McDowell has revealed he will contest just one more tournament before the Ryder Cup begins at the start of next month.

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Rio Ferdinand set for United return
Manchester United reserve-team boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Rio Ferdinand can be thrown straight into first-team action after the defender came through last night's second-string clash with Oldham.

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