June Edition 2008
 
 
 
 

 

Vintage tractor run completed in record time!
By Siobhan Mohan
The vintage tractor run from John O'Groats to Lands End has now been successfully completed with the four tractor drivers having driven every inch of the way...More

Belfast takes Birmingham lead
By Enda Mullen
AFTER a gruelling two-year battle against cancer brave PJ McGowan is aiming to make 2008 a year to remember by raising as much money as possible for a well-known cancer charity...More

Thin Lizzy artwork on display in Birmingham
By Cillian O'Brien
Fans of rock legends Thin Lizzy can view artwork from the band's ninth album in a gallery in the Jewellery Quarter...More

Robert Shiels 1929-2008
By Caroline Shiels
Robert Shiels of Clonmany, Co. Donegal, sadly passed away the 21st of April quite suddenly at the age of 79...More

Birmingham bids farewell
By Siobhan Lynchulvey
Birmingham said goodbye to its Irish icon, Patsy O'Brien last month.
The sad farewell took place on Tuesday the 6th of May. The 75 year-old sadly passed away on 28th of April after bravely battling cancer...More

 


Goodbye Bertie
Ireland's former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern performed his last duty on the Wednesday the 7th of May when he lead the government at the commemoration of the Arbour Hill Easter Rising. The final appointment was commented as a 'fitting' end to the Taoiseach's reign, which throughout his time in office, he campaigned for peace. Tánaiste Brian Cowen has stepped into the role of Ireland's 12th Taoiseach.
Drinking and driving?
The Irish Road Safety Authority has published a report that calls for harsher drinking-drive limits.
After an extensive study, the recommendations for blood alcohol levels for drivers are 50mg, with suggestions of enforcing lower levels for learner drivers, and commercial and public vehicles. The current legal limit is 80mg.
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