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Garcia ‘sorry’ for Woods ‘fried chicken’ jibe

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:21 +0000

Sergio Garcia today offered an apology to Tiger Woods after his comments about the world number one at the European Tour awards ceremony, saying they were "stupid and out of place" and adding: "I hope we can settle things down and hopefully move on."

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Tit Bonhomme ‘had sudden change in direction’, inquest told

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:29:25 +0000

The Tit Bonhomme had a sudden change in direction minutes before it crashed into Adam Island, according to a marine surveyor who has been giving evidence at the inquest into the deaths of five of the trawler's crewmen in January 2012.Owen O'Toole, who carried out an examination on the wreckage, told the hearing that the...

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Woods: Garcia comment ‘wrong and hurtful’

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:57:24 +0000

Tiger Woods has labelled a remark made about him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong and hurtful," but believes there is "real regret" that it was made.Garcia has apologised for what could be construed as a racist remark about Woods at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.The Spaniard, who has been involved in...

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Court appoints provisional liquidator to Ballykisteen Hotel

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:16 +0000

A provisional liquidator has been appointed to a Co Tipperary hotel with 75 weddings on the books - including one scheduled for tomorrow.The High Court has heard the four star Ballykisteen Hotel at Limerick Junction has been operating without liquor and dance licenses.Provisional liquidator Jim Hamilton will be taking over the immediate running of the...

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Obesity ‘costing Irish economy more than €1bn per year’

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50:10 +0000

Leading health experts say obesity is costing the Irish economy more than €1bn every year. That is according to data being examined at a conference at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in Dublin today. More than 60% of Irish people are now overweight or obese, an issue delegates say is causing a number...

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One D: Trick to breaking the US is be yourself

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:51 +0000

One Direction have advised Little Mix to "be themselves" while breaking the US.The 'Little Things' hitmakers are close to the 'Wings' group having both sprung from 'The X Factor' and members Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards being in a relationship, and the boys - also formed of Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan...

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Franco: I’ll use ‘ugly’ shots to make film better

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:16 +0000

James Franco didn't cut his "ugly" scenes from 'As I Lay Dying'.The actor-and-director found himself both in front of and behind the camera for the new adaptation of William Faulkner's 1930 novel - which held its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival yesterday - and he says he fought the temptation to cut scenes in...

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Director reveals new Hangover is all about Alan

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:09 +0000

'The Hangover Part III' is "Alan's story".Director Todd Phillips has revealed that the final installment in the buddy comedy series will centre largely on Zach Galifianakis' oddball character as he evolves and becomes less reliant on his friends Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms) and Doug (Justin Bartha).He explained to ComingSoon.net: "To me, the key...

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Pellegrini leaving Malaga ‘for sporting reasons’

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:21 +0000

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.The Chilean head coach has been heavily tipped to fill the vacancy left by Roberto Mancini at Manchester City this summer and has now stated he will not be in charge of the Champions League quarter-finalists next season.He said, according to Spanish...

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CSO report puts Dublin top of the income rankings

WNS Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:27:00 +0000

Dubliners have the highest disposable income per person in the state, according to the Central Statistics Office.They also have the highest rate of employment and the lowest jobless rate.A report, Regional Quality of Life, shows the counties with the lowest spend per person are Donegal, Offaly and Monaghan. The report also shows Mayo has the...

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