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The buyer, who did not wish to be identified, bought the document, which is in excellent condition, after a bidding war between four people. All four were Irish but none was present in the auction hall as they all preferred to make their offers over ...
In brief: French police arrest two people in connection with murders near Paris - Irish Independent
One was arrested yesterday afternoon, an official close to the investigation said. He added that police were carrying out searches following the arrest. A judicial official, meanwhile, said another person was in custody, without specifying when the ...
French police arrest two people in connection with murders near Paris - Irish Independent
One was arrested yesterday afternoon, an official close to the investigation said. He added that police were carrying out searches following the arrest. A judicial official, meanwhile, said another person was in custody, without specifying when the ...
Swiss villagers say 'No' to €33m gold windfall - Irish Independent
A lot of people don't like to talk about it," said the owner of a delicatessen selling cheeses, cured meats and sausages, who refused to give her name because of the bitterness stoked up. The referendum result was unambiguous -- while 90 people were in ...
Some coroners 'under-report cases of suicide' - Irish Independent
One coroner, who did not wish to be identified, said he would not want to return a verdict of suicide because he "wouldn't want to leave a stain on the family". Brian Mahon, the Offaly coroner, said he would be reluctant to use the word suicide in a ...
Young man fights for life after house party injuries - Irish Independent
A local resident, who did not wish to be identified, described Mr O'Connell as "a lovely young fella", who has many friends in the area. The incident has left the small, close-knit community in shock, he added.
Two dead, two injured in Co Kildare gangland gun attack linked to drugs feud - Irish Independent
One young father, who did not wish to be identified, said gardai had called to the scene of the killing a number of times in the past. He believed one of the victims had been living at the house - the middle of a small terrace of three in the quiet ...
Theatre chief 'wracked with guilt' over phone-sex death - Irish Independent
By Donal Lynch A source close to Michael Scott said this week that the theatre director had told him he was "wracked with guilt" over the death of Darach Culhane-Nolan, 33, a young film industry art director who died on March 16 last year after ...
'I've applied for 300 jobs over six months' - Irish Independent
A 38-year-old man, who did not wish to be identified, said: "I am feeling more positive today because I am starting an internship with the JobBridge scheme on Monday, but I am not going to lie -- it's been extremely tough. "I despair of this country ...
Uproar as school yearbook asks which teen is most likely to end up a stalker ... - Irish Independent
However, a secondary level teacher from another Leinster school, who did not wish to be identified, slammed Newpark Comprehensive School for 'dropping the ball' in relation to this issue. "One needs to remember that when you are dealing with ...
End Croke Park deal, FG rebels tell Enda - Irish Independent
At least seven other Fine Gael TDs, who declined to be named publicly, said they seriously questioned the viability of Croke Park. "We are seriously pissed off," said one Dublin TD. "For some reason, we are having to stay quiet and go along with this ...
Heathrow slots risk as Cabinet mulls selling stake in airline - Irish Independent
The Government's decision will depend upon the "interests of the travelling public", a source said. Attaching a safeguard on the Heathrow slots would most likely reduce the market value of the stake. Ministers are currently debating the sell-off of ...
Paid professionals at Croke Park causing disquietamong grassroots volunteers - Irish Independent
One chairman revealed he had "met officers (from other boards) over the years who had admitted paying managers cash, or of them being supplemented by business" but he did not wish to be identified or identify who they were. Another said: "There's a lot ...
Eircom chiefs in line for a €27m debt deal mega bonus - Irish Independent
By Roisin Burke EIRCOM CEO Paul Donovan and other top executives would share up to €8m if Singapore Technologies Telemedia's debt restructure proposal is accepted by lenders, a source said. It emerged last week that 10 per cent of the company's equity ...
County boards exploit hard-pressed players - Irish Independent
The Sunday Independent spoke to players from seven counties, all of whom asked not to be named, and a disturbing picture of exploitation has emerged. One well-known player, who attends training three times a week, described the way his team are being ...
Japanese brokerage Nomura cuts European exposure - Irish Independent
The total for Italy was reduced by 80pc, a source said. The total for Italy was reduced to $467m as of November 24 from almost $2.82bn, according to a statement posted on the Tokyo-based company's website yesterday. The securities firm cut the value of ...
Galway hotel blaze blamed on chip pan in kitchen - Irish Independent
One employee who declined to give her name said: ''I don't know what's going to happen our jobs now -- there are no other jobs and God knows when the hotel will open again." By early evening the fire crews had finally got the blaze under control. ...
Chip pan blamed for fire at popular hotel - Irish Independent
One employee who declined to give her name said: ''I don't know what's going to happen our jobs now -- there are no other jobs and God knows when the hotel will open again." By early evening the fire crews had finally got the blaze under control. ...
Gardai remove abusive fans from bus - Irish Independent
The driver of the privately hired bus -- who asked not to be identified -- said the behaviour of some of the 53 young men and women he transported from Dublin to Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was disgraceful. He claims he suffered abuse and feared an accident ...
Farce as FAS puts jobless on courses a second time - Irish Independent
One computer training provider, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Irish Independent that he had also heard of trainees taking the same ECDL course more than once. "People should progress and should be able to develop their skills -- they should ...
Latest Lotto millionaire has no intention of quitting game - Irish Independent
The Meath winner, who did not wish to be identified, claimed half the share of Saturday's Lotto jackpot with a €6 Quick Pick ticket. The other half of the jackpot, won by a punter in Dublin, has still not been collected. "I was in total shock when I ...
Tributes paid to a beloved fixture of capital's streets - Irish Independent
The priest -- who asked not to be named -- recalled a vibrant young lad who never got a break. He was a talented footballer who apparently owed his nickname to Ossie Ardiles, the legendary Argentinian footballer. He was jailed for "silly things" in his ...
Magee goes into hiding after report on sex abuse - Irish Independent
The gentleman declined to give his name but said he was a brother of Bishop Magee. He also declined to comment on the Cloyne Report. The report revealed a widespread cover-up of abuse within the Cloyne diocese, with the bishop taking little interest in ...
Long-delayed report to 'destroy' the bishop who failed so many - Irish Independent
One minister, who did not want to be identified, said the behaviour of the bishop and the administration of his diocese was "as bad as anything in any other report into clerical child abuse". The Government's immediate response to the report will be ...
Bonfire night riots erupt, seven police hurt in Belfast - Irish Independent
One Broadway resident, who did not want to be identified, said he dreads this time of year. “Year on year it's the same story repeated,” he said. Last night, a police spokeswoman said: “There are no arrests at this stage. Police continue to liaise with ...