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Irish Eyes are Smiling. And what a Smile.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:13:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Good guys do win. After a successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup with the Great Britain & Ireland team in 1995, he turned professional later that year, joining the European Tour in 1996. He came to professional golf at a relatively late age, having qualified as an accountant and worked in the business for a number of years.

He has spent a considerable amount of time both in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings and as the highest ranked European golfer, his best ranking being third, which he achieved following his second Open Championship victory.

He has also played for Europe in four Ryder Cups; losing in 1999 but winning in 2002, 2004 and 2006. He has also won the par-3 contest at the Augusta National Golf Club.

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Harrington blows field away to seal double Open triumph

Padraig Harrington won his second consecutive Open title

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A year later at the 2008 Open Championship it was unclear if he would get a chance to defend his Open title at Royal Birkdale as eight days prior to the event he injured his wrist. However, Harrington successfully defended his title overcoming a 2-shot deficit to Greg Norman with a final round 69. He shot a 32 on the back nine which enabled him to pull away from Norman and Ian Poulter. His eagle on the par 5 17th all but sealed the tournament. He is the first European golfer since James Braid in 1906 to retain the Claret Jug

The win moved him to third overall in the world rankings behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

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He is a distant cousin of 1995 World Series of Poker champion and author Dan Harrington and NFL Quarterback Joey Harrington.^[3]

His name Pádraig is an Irish language version of the name Patrick, which is in common usage in Ireland.

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four Ryder Cups;

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The Twelve Apostles and Bloody Sunday (original)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:04:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Like America, we had out War of Independence followed by a bloody Civil War on the issue of independence. This was also in common with many other states that gained independence.

We didn't gain full independence until 1948 when we took it without a shot being fired. We did lose 6 of our 9 counties of Ulster, our northern providence. Hopefully some day our "four green fields" will be reunited peacefully.

By Bush&Co's definition all our leaders would have been terrorists like Nelson Mandela, just like your own revered insurrectionists/freedom fighters/terrorists/founding fathers. Our longest serving PM and president de Valera would have been executed along with the 1916 Rising leaders only he was born in America.

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known as the Twelve Apostles

unit founded by

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Michael Collins

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to counter the British intelligence efforts during the Irish War of Independence, principally by means of assassination

Sinn Féin official policy was against acts of violence. Boycotting, persuasion and mild intimidation succeeded

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Liam Neeson

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Apostles' particular targets was the Cairo Gang, a deep cover British intelligence group, so called since it had largely been assembled from intelligence officers serving in Cairo

strategy adopted by the Cairo Group was to assassinate members of Sinn Féin unconnected with the military struggle, assuming that this would cause the IRA to respond and bring its leaders into the open

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Bloody Sunday

began with the killing of fourteen of eighteen British agents of the Cairo Gang, or their informants, by the Irish Republican Army. Later that afternoon, British forces opened fire on the crowd at a Gaelic football match in Croke Park in north Dublin, killing 14 civilian

three Irish prisoners

were killed

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Tags: irish, history

GRACE. True story. Only for genuine Romantics

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:35:10 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Some Irish blood helps too.

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Grace

Story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett sung By Jim Mc.Cann

When Grace Gifford, the sister-in-law of Tomas MacDonagh, picked Easter Sunday 1916 as the date on which she was to marry Joseph Plunkett she had obviously no idea of the tragic events ahead of them. Days before the planned wedding Joseph Plunkett, who suffered his entire life under respiration troubles, was admitted to the hospital and underwent an emergency operation.

On Easter Monday 1916, the day after the postponed wedding, Plunkett manned his post in the General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin to take part in the Easter Rising.

After the surrender of the rebels Joseph Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Just hours before his execution on 4 May 1916 he married Grace Gifford in the jail chapel with two prison guards as witnesses.

Grace Gifford remained involved in the republican movement, especially in Sinn FÃ©in, while earning a living as commercial artist.

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"Haughton's Drop", Hanging, Dublin Zoo, Darwin, Wallace, history

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:18:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Haughton House in Dublin Zoo is being restored to its ancient glories in honour of the great patron and scientist.

On a visit to Bronx Park, New York he became a bit bored by the record of perfection which he received on all sides, so he enquired about the financial aspect of the institution: how did they pay for their obviously princely expenditure? So-and-so, he was told, but of course the main source of income was gate-money. “What ?” asked Haughton, “do you mean you charge people to get in?” “Of course; don’t you?” “Oh! no - we let them in free; then we enlarge one of our celebrated lions and charge them to get out! We do better that way.”

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THE extraordinary transformation of Dublin Zoo

The world’s third oldest public zoo was opened in the Phoenix Park in 1831. Only the Paris Zoo of 1828 and London’s of 1829

Haughton House

born in Carlow in 1821, became Professor of Geography at Trinity College. A fellow the Royal Society and president of the Royal Irish Academy, he was a man of boundless energy with an extraordinary range of interests

These included climatology, tidal movements and the mathematics of elasticity. He took a medical degree at the age of 41 and studied the action of bone joints.

Haughton’s main claim to fame is more grisly; he proposed a new, and more humane, method of hanging. In those days, a condemned prisoner would be forced to stand on a cart or trap-door and the rope placed around the nec

trap-door

proposed the rope be lengthened, allowing the victim to fall further. The neck would be broken by the sudden jerk and the spinal cord would be severed. Unconsciousness and death would follow in seconds

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Dublin Zoo

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Tags: history, irish, animals, evolution

Foremost Irish Singer/Songwriter DIES. Read of an exception life

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:13:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This was an exceptional Man. He left school at 11.5 years. He was severely dyslexic. He could not READ nor WRITE with difficulty signing his name. Despite this, he was an exceptionally talented song writer. He had a most unusual voice and was best in duets particularly with his daughter.

It was while working as a labourer that he came in contact with asbestos that has now killed him 35 years later. He knew he was dying but thought he had longer.

Please go into his site and hear his new single for a flavour of how much poorer we are for his passing. If sufficient interest is shown, I'll post further clips on Christie.

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It is with great sadness that we announce that Christie passed away this morning

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The following legendary Irish artists all attained their first No.1's covering his songs.

Christy Moore - "Don't Forget Your Shovel"
Frances Black - "All The Lies That You Told Me"
Maire Brennan from Clannad - "Oh Jealous Heart"

Nizlopi attained their first No.1 ("JCB Song") sampling some of Christie's lyrics from "Don't Forget Your Shovel"

Christie is Patron to the Irish charity "Children in Crossfire". His special focus is on the schools literacy programmes, as Christie is unable to read or write himself

He suffered from severe dyslexia which was not picked at school.

Christie left school at 11½ (the ½ he says is important). At 15 he went to work on building sites in London by day and played in the R&B clubs by night

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All the Lies That You Told Me

Frances Black and her band, with harmony vocals by Mary Black, performing in Glasgow

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Christy Moore - Don't Forget Your Shovel (1983

Tags: irish, music, dead

CELTIC ART

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:58:09 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Thanks to Rhianna, Germany

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Welcome to Celtic-Art.com!

New Tattoo website at www.awenpress.com
New Irish Dancewear Design site at www.trinity-in-design.com

Gallery
Original paintings by Courtney Davis available to buy.

101 Celtic Crosses
is now on sale.

101 Celtic Knotwork Designs
is now on sale.

Pictures To Colour
8 Celtic Designs for You to download and colour.

Commissions
by Courtney Davis.

Shows and Events Gallery

Celtic Reference

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Courtney Davis
Original art for sale
Signed Art Prints
Art In Action
Site News
Courtney Davis Websites
Art Sites Of Interest
Events Photo Gallery
Planning A Gallery Visit
Contact Details

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The Celts and Druids, held trees very sacred especially the Oak and was an important symbol in their religion.

Tree Spirit

$2,500.00

Mistletoe held a special place because it is rooted above the ground in the bark of trees and was therefore not part of the Underworld.

The two birds represent the universal and individualized selves (true self and the ego).

Tags: irish, images, history

CELTIC POSTERS

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:07:22 GMT

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The Kennedy Irish crest nestled in a matching mantle and helm, with matching knotwork borders.

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Tíogar Fiáin (Wild Tiger)
Wheel of Celtia
Kennedy Coat of Arms
Donohue Coat of Arms
Fitzpatrick Coat of Arms
Dragon Portrait
San Graal
Dragon Elements (4-pack)
Blueknot
Dragon on Dinosaur Bone
Copper Knot
I Wish I was a Waterbaby...
The Crysalis
Meg Hudlegump
Sea Dragons
Celtic Harts Crest
Spiral Cross
Bloddeuwedd
Tree of Creation
Golden Lions of Lugh
Firebird
DragonFly
Rays of Ogma
Past Reflections
Cross of Ireland
Strength
The Raven
Triskel Shield
Wands Shield
Ballykilcline - St. Barry's Well
Ballykilcline - Lake Kilglass
Turtar an Domhan (The Earth Turtle)
King of the Sky
Dragon Fire
Donnachaidh Dragon Crest
Manannan's Wheel
Naga Crest
Illuminated "O"

Polar Fleece Cat Beds

Celtic Harts Crest T-Shirt
Meg Hudlegump T-Shirt
Hounds of Ulster T-Shirt

Tags: irish, images

CELTIC JEWELLERY

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:52:15 GMT

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Rosy Heart Earrings

Dragon Heart Celtic Necklace

Peacock Celtic - small necklace

Rosy Heart - large celtic necklac

Manannan's bracelet

Boann's-Triskets Celtic bracelet

Cliona's Wave bracelet

Brendan's-Sea-Voyage Bracelet

Trinity Celtic Bracelet

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belt buckles

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for CelticRings.com

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Irishman Angry at the Bush Junket Disruption!

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:28:03 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Willie has 'balls'. Few would publicly crisis the disruptive Bush. Doesn't he know that the grinning George is responsible for the torture of more humans than all Americans to date?

Does he think that being Irish makes him immune to waterboarding. Surely as a aircraft man he knows of 'extraordinary rendition' where you are on permanent tour of the best torture prisons on earth. Even Shannon seems to be on the CIA itinerary according to Amnesty.

And your personal politics or none is no disbarment. From Israel, to Egypt, to Iran, to Russia, to Africa, to Cuba, to Abu Ghraib, to Bagram, all are catered for. Fear of flying is sorted with drugs and huds, in best gangster fashion.

There are no numbers yet on 'lost in flight' customers, but getting there. After all, this was a favourite method of disposal for the US trained South American juntas. "Lost at sea" is permanent and 'clean'.

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British Airways boss slams BAA over George Bush flights

British Airways has slammed Heathrow owner BAA for allowing George Bush to fly into the UK's biggest airport, forcing the cancellation of at least 69 flights and disrupting the travel plans of 40,000 passengers.

Willie Walsh, BA chief executive, said he was "angry" that the presidential entourage, which included two Boeing 747 jets and four helicopters, caused chaos 10 days ago as runways were closed and planes were grounded. "The decision to allow President Bush and his fleet of aircraft to fly into Heathrow rather than a military base was one all of Heathrow's users could have done without." He added: "I am also angry that this was allowed."

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Walsh said the disruption began two days before the President's visit on June 15 and lasted for the two days that his party stayed in the UK

Heathrow was reduced to one working runway for 30 minutes on June 15 and the following day, after a runway was closed temporarily for

Air Force One

June 23

Tags: irish, bush, uk, rendition

Canadian Wins Major International Book Prize

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:46:09 GMT

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clipper's remarks: De Niro's Game, which follows characters caught in the civil war in Beirut in the 1980s, is "a magnificent achievement for a writer writing in a third language," the five-member international jury said in its citation.

"Its originality, its power, its lyricism, as well as its humane appeal all mark De Niro's Game as the work of a major literary talent and make Rawi Hage a truly deserving winner."

The Beirut-born writer, who lived through nine years of civil war in the Lebanese capital before his family emigrated to Canada, called himself "a fortunate man.

"After a long journey of war, displacement and separation, I feel that I am one of the few wanderers who is privileged enough to have been rewarded, and for that I am very grateful."

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Montreal's Rawi Hage scoops lucrative Dublin book prize

Beirut-born author wins $158,000 Cdn for 1st novel, De Niro's Game

Montreal writer Rawi Hage is the latest winner of the world's richest writing prize for his debut novel, De Niro's Game, organizers of the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award announced on Thursday.

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International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award

The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award is the largest and most international prize of its kind for a single work of fiction published in English. It is open to novels written in any language and by authors of any nationality, provided the work has been published in English or English translation. The Award is a joint initiative of the Dublin City Council, the Municipal Government of Dublin, Ireland, and the productivity improvement company IMPAC. The prize is €100,000.

The award is administered by Dublin City Public Libraries who seek nominations from public libraries from major cities across the world.

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June 12, 2008

Tags: canada, book, irish, lebanon

Photos

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:07:47 GMT

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Big Ben, London, UK

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Tribute of Light (a.k.a. Tribute in Light), viewed from Brooklyn Heights, New York City, NY, USA

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Anaconda snake at the Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY, USA

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People on the beach in Dingle, Ireland

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Tulip

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Two boats, Beirut, Lebanon

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Two surfers on the beach in Dingle, Ireland

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Unknown plant in Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH, USA

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Wave at the Hookipa Beach, near Paia, Maui, Hawaii, USA

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The Devil (or rather a comedian dressed like Him) at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scotland, UK

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Shipwreck at Ettrick Bay, Island of Bute, Scotland, UK

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Mireille Afif, Barcelona, Spain

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Spanish street artist, La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain

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Crucifixion on the facade of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral facing Sardenya Street, representing the passion and death of Jesus Christ, Barcelona, Spain

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Sculptures on the roof of Antoni Gaudi's La Pedrera, Barcelona, Spain

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Catherine Rock at Paul and Mary Garvey's wedding, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland

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Catherine Rock at Paul and Mary Garvey's wedding, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland

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Tags: photos, irish, spain, uk, usa

Ireland rejects EU treaty. Euro drops.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:55:23 GMT

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Ireland vote rejects EU treaty

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Ireland has rejected the EU reform treaty, politicians said based on a wave of returns from the referendum on the issue

Tallies of votes produced nationally by election observers, as well as early official returns, all showed the "no" camp ahead in the vast majority of Ireland's 43 electoral constituencies. Pro-treaty voters were clearly ahead in only a few

Electoral officials expected to confirm the result later and send shock waves throughout the EU

The euro fell to a one-month low on the news

Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern said he expected all other 26 EU members to ratify the Lisbon Treaty through their national parliaments by the end of this year

This would leave Ireland - the only member to put the mammoth, often-unreadable document to a national vote - diplomatically isolated but nonetheless wielding the power to prevent the treaty from becoming law and forcing a period of renewed negotiations

Ireland votes No - what next?
BBC

Tags: irish, eu, euro

Kiss in Court from intended victim for intended murderess???

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:05:13 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Only in Ireland!!! The net, Ricin poison, Las Vegas Egyptian hit man, squealing wife, kisses in court, contract killing, Emails, SEX with strangers. Look you'll just have to read the sources. Case is continuing. Great fun.

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'I can't believe my Sharon would have me murdered'

A MAN whose partner is accused of hiring a hitman to kill him and his two sons has told a jury he found it "very hard to believe" she was guilty.

"It doesn't make sense to me at all. It's totally out of character and to be quite honest I find it very, very, very hard to believe."

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A soft kiss from the man who can't believe that he was target in alleged hit

The lover whose partner is accused of trying to kill him passionately defended her from the dock, writes Abigail Rieley

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An Internet Death Plot So Stunningly Complex It Baffled Even the Criminals

THE wife of a former Las Vegas poker dealer has told a jury she helped her husband make the deadly poison Ricin in their Nevada home.

Teresa Engle told prosecuting counsel she helped Essam Eid make the toxin, following instructions Eid had found on the internet.

She said they were intending to use the Ricin to carry out a contract killing ordered by Eid's co-accused.

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Tags: sex, irish, court, killer