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31/07/2014
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Minister Of State Attends WWI Commemoration In Dublin
Northern Ireland's Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers, has attended a World War One commemoration in Dublin.
Ms Villiers joined the Irish President and the Duke of Kent in dedicating a cross of sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Invasive Shrimp Species Found In NI For The First Time
Bloody Red Shrimp, a new invasive species, has been discovered in Northern Ireland for the first time.
The Environment Agency made the discovery in Upper Lough Erne will conducting a fish survey.
The discovery raises concerns over the impact on plankton and the potentially adverse affect on Lough Erne's ecosystem.
The new species was found in Ireland in 2008.
Boxing Medal Haul Now Stands At Nine
Northern Ireland's boxing medal haul at the Commonwealth Games has increased to nine, following victories by Paddy Barnes, Steven Donnelly and Connor Coyle on Wednesday night.
With nine medals secured by the boxing wins, it is now predicted that NI will comfortable better its medal total of 10 four years ago in Dehli.
(MH/CD)
Northern Ireland's Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers, has attended a World War One commemoration in Dublin.
Ms Villiers joined the Irish President and the Duke of Kent in dedicating a cross of sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Invasive Shrimp Species Found In NI For The First Time
Bloody Red Shrimp, a new invasive species, has been discovered in Northern Ireland for the first time.
The Environment Agency made the discovery in Upper Lough Erne will conducting a fish survey.
The discovery raises concerns over the impact on plankton and the potentially adverse affect on Lough Erne's ecosystem.
The new species was found in Ireland in 2008.
Boxing Medal Haul Now Stands At Nine
Northern Ireland's boxing medal haul at the Commonwealth Games has increased to nine, following victories by Paddy Barnes, Steven Donnelly and Connor Coyle on Wednesday night.
With nine medals secured by the boxing wins, it is now predicted that NI will comfortable better its medal total of 10 four years ago in Dehli.
(MH/CD)
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01 August 2012
PM Hails UK Gold Medal While On Olympics Visit To Northern Ireland
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed Team GB's first gold medal win while on a one-day visit to Northern Ireland. He said the medal, won by rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, was "fantastic" news for the UK. Mr Cameron said the Games had been a "huge success on every level" and showed what the UK is capable of, even in difficult times.
PM Hails UK Gold Medal While On Olympics Visit To Northern Ireland
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed Team GB's first gold medal win while on a one-day visit to Northern Ireland. He said the medal, won by rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, was "fantastic" news for the UK. Mr Cameron said the Games had been a "huge success on every level" and showed what the UK is capable of, even in difficult times.
20 August 2008
Olympic Medal Bouts Hot Up
There were double celebrations ringside yesterday as a win by Dublin boxer Ken Egan - who now gets ready to face a British fighter in a crucial Olympic medal decider in Beijing - was actually the Irish team's second medal of the day.
Olympic Medal Bouts Hot Up
There were double celebrations ringside yesterday as a win by Dublin boxer Ken Egan - who now gets ready to face a British fighter in a crucial Olympic medal decider in Beijing - was actually the Irish team's second medal of the day.
29 May 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
25 August 2008
NI Olympic Medal Winners Return
As Olympic medal-winning Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes leaves China for his return to Dublin tomorrow - as part of the Irish team - fellow Ulster-born silver medallist Wendy Houvenaghel arrived back in the UK today as part of the successful Great Britain Olympics team. The Co.
NI Olympic Medal Winners Return
As Olympic medal-winning Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes leaves China for his return to Dublin tomorrow - as part of the Irish team - fellow Ulster-born silver medallist Wendy Houvenaghel arrived back in the UK today as part of the successful Great Britain Olympics team. The Co.
20 March 2006
NI win bowling silver medal in Melbourne
Northern Ireland have picked up their first medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. In the men's triples lawn bowls match the Northern Ireland trio of Neil Booth, Jeremy Henry and Mark McPeak had to settle for the Silver as Australia took two sets 8-6 and 10-4 to win the match for the Gold medal.
NI win bowling silver medal in Melbourne
Northern Ireland have picked up their first medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. In the men's triples lawn bowls match the Northern Ireland trio of Neil Booth, Jeremy Henry and Mark McPeak had to settle for the Silver as Australia took two sets 8-6 and 10-4 to win the match for the Gold medal.
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