| The Empire Strikes First The_Empire_Strikes_First
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| RTÉ 2fm RTÉ_2fm
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| Shameless Shameless is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy drama television series set in the fictional Chatsworth Estate, Manchester, England. Produced by Company Pictures for Channel 4, the first seven-episode series aired weekly on Tuesday nights at 10pm from 13 January 2004. The comedy drama, centred on UK underclass and working class culture, has been accorded critical acclaim by various sections of the British media, including The Sun newspaper and Newsnight Review on BBC Two. Shameless
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| Robbie Keane Robert David "Robbie" Keane (born 8 July 1980 in Tallaght, Dublin) is an Irish footballer, currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur. He is also the current captain and all-time record goalscorer for the Irish national side. He began his professional career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring twice in his first team debut aged 17. Robbie_Keane
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| Castlebar Castlebar
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| Arthur Mathews (writer) Arthur Mathews (born c.1959 in County Meath) is an Irish comedy writer and actor who, often with writing partner Graham Linehan, has either written or contributed to a number of popular television comedies, most notably Father Ted. He is a graduate of the Dublin Institute of Technology. Previously, he attended Castleknock College, a private school run by Vincentian priests. Arthur_Mathews_(writer)
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| Graham Linehan Graham Linehan (; born 22 May 1968) is an Irish television writer, actor and director who, often in partnership with Arthur Mathews, has written or co-written a number of popular television comedies. He is most noted for his involvement in Father Ted and The IT Crowd. Graham_Linehan
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| Meteor (mobile network) Meteor Mobile Communications Limited is a GSM and UMTS mobile telecommunications company in Ireland. They operate a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS(HSPA) cellular communications network under licence from the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), and were the third entrant in the market, after Vodafone Ireland and O2 Ireland. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Irish telecoms network, eircom, having been purchased for €420m in 2005. Meteor_(mobile_network)
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| RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta RTÉ_Raidió_na_Gaeltachta
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| Republican Sinn Féin Republican Sinn Féin (RSF; Irish:Sinn Féin Poblachtach) is a political party operating in Ireland. It emerged in 1986 as a result of a split in Sinn Féin. The party views itself as representing "true" or "traditional" Irish republicanism, while in the mainstream media the party is portrayed as a political expression of "dissident republicanism". Republican_Sinn_Féin
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| Denise van Outen Denise van Outen (born 27 May 1974, Basildon, Essex) is an English actress and television presenter. Her most notable roles to date were as a presenter on The Big Breakfast, and as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago on both the West End and on Broadway. Denise_van_Outen
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| Electricity Supply Board Electricity Supply Board (ESB) () (sometimes called ESB Ireland to differentiate it from US utilities), is a semi-state electricity company in Ireland. While historically a monopoly, the ESB now operates as a commercial semi-state concern in a liberalised and competitive market.The ESB is composed of several distinct, separate and legally demarcated companies. By business area, the principle companies are Electricity_Supply_Board
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| Mick Doyle (rugby player) Mick Doyle (October 13, 1941 - May 11, 2004) was an Irish rugby union international player and coach.Doyle was born in Castleisland, County Kerry, and began playing rugby union at Newbridge College, County Kildare. He went on to study veterinary science at University College Dublin, who he also represented at rugby. Mick_Doyle_(rugby_player)
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| Andrew Bree Andrew Bree (born March 16, 1981) is a breaststroke swimmer from Helen's Bay, Co. Down Northern Ireland. He is a 2-time Irish Olympian, having swam at the 2000 and 2008 Olympics.He became the first Irish person to win a medal at the European Short Course Swimming Championships when he finished second in the 2002003 Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin, Ireland. His Irish club is Ards, but as of 2008 he trains in at the University of Tennessee (USA). Andrew_Bree
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| Andrea Corr Andrea Jane Corr MBE (born 17 May 1974) is an Irish singer, and actress. Corr debuted in 1990 as the frontwoman of the Celtic folk rock and pop rock group, The Corrs, which consists of herself and her three siblings, Caroline, Sharon and Jim. As a band, they are notable for their hit singles, including their debut "Runaway" and "Breathless." Aside from singing lead vocals, she can play the tin whistle and the piano which was taught by her father. Andrea_Corr
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| Swim Ireland Swim Ireland () is the national governing body of swimming in Ireland. It is affiliated with both LEN and FINA. Swim_Ireland
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| Grey import vehicle Grey import vehicles are new or used motor vehicles and motorcycles legally imported from another country through channels other than the maker's official distribution system. The synonymous term parallel import is sometimes substituted. Car makers and local distributors sometimes regard grey imports as a threat to their network of franchised dealerships, but other distributors don't mind since more cars of an odd brand bring in money from service and spare parts. Grey_import_vehicle
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| Want One Want One is the third studio album by the Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, released through DreamWorks Records on September 23, 2003. The album was produced by Marius de Vries and mixed by Andy Bradfield, with Lenny Waronker as the executive in charge of production. Want_One
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| Mary Black Mary Black (born 22 May 1955, in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish singer. She is well-known as an interpreter of both folk and contemporary material which has made her a major recording artist in her native Ireland, and in many other parts of the world. Mary_Black
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| Recognition of same-sex unions in Ireland Same-sex relationships are not currently recognized in Ireland. In addition to not providing civil partnerships or same-sex marriage, there is very little provision for unmarried cohabiting couples, whether homosexual or heterosexual. As of 2009, Ireland is among 11 other European Union member states which do not recognise same-sex couples.The situation has been under investigation by various government bodies since 2002. Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Ireland
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| Stamford Bridge (stadium) Stamford_Bridge_(stadium)
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| Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal is a trademark brand of crystal glassware, produced in the past in Waterford, Ireland, though the factory there was shut down after the receivership of Waterford Wedgwood plc in early 2009 . It is still produced in other locations throughout Europe, notably Germany and the Czech Republic, by the company WWRD Holdings Ltd. Waterford_Crystal
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| Courts of the Republic of Ireland The Courts of the Republic of Ireland consist of the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeal, the High Court, the Circuit Court and the District Court, the lowest court of the land. The courts apply the laws of Ireland. Ireland is a common law jurisdiction and trials for serious offences must usually occur before a jury. Courts_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland
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| Test the Nation Test the Nation is a television programme, first broadcast in 2001 by BNN in the Netherlands where the concept is owned by Eyeworks Holding who license it to TV production companies around the world. Test_the_Nation
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| Patrick Kavanagh Patrick Kavanagh () (21 October 1904 Irish poet and novelist. He is regarded as one of the foremost poets of the 20th Century, and his best known works include the novel Tarry Flynn and the poem On Raglan Road. His work can best be categorised as detailed accounts of rural Irish life and religion in Ireland. Patrick_Kavanagh
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| Jessica Biel Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and former model, who has appeared in several Hollywood films, including Summer Catch, the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Illusionist and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. She is also known for her television role as Mary Camden in the long-running family-drama series 7th Heaven. Jessica_Biel
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| List of Taoisigh by important facts Taoiseach (pluralTaoisigh) is the head of government (or prime minister) of Ireland. Prior to the enactment of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937, the head of government was referred to as the President of the Executive Council. This office was first held by W. List_of_Taoisigh_by_important_facts
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| Joe Higgins Joe_Higgins
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| Omagh bombing Talk:Omagh_bombing
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| England national rugby union team The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 25 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam. England also compete for the Calcutta Cup with Scotland as part of the Six Nations. England are ranked Seventh in the world by the International Rugby Board as of 15 June 2009. They won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and finished runner-up in 1991 and 2007. England_national_rugby_union_team
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| Luas Luas (; Irish for 'speed'), also promoted in the development stage as the Dublin Light Rail System, is a light rail or tram system serving Dublin, the first such system in the decades since the closure of the last of the Dublin tramways. In 2007, the system carried 28.4 million passengers, a growth of 10% since 2006.There are currently two Luas lines. Luas
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| Tesco Ireland Tesco Ireland is the Irish arm of supermarket giant Tesco. It was formed in Tesco plc's 1997 takeover of the Irish retailing operations of Associated British Foods, namely Powers' Supermarkets Limited and its' subsidiaries, trading as Quinnsworth and Crazy Prices.Tesco operates supermarkets under the "Tesco" brand, as well as five hypermarkets under the "Tesco Extra" brand, and a small number of convenience stores under the "Tesco Express" brand. Tesco_Ireland
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| David Marcus David Marcus (b. 1924 in County Cork, d. Beltane 9 May 2009) was an Irish Jewish editor and writer who was a lifelong advocate and editor of Irish fiction. David_Marcus
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| News sources/Collections Wikipedia:News_sources/Collections
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| Boxer TV Access Boxer TV Access is a Swedish company providing pay television channel on the digital terrestrial television network in Sweden. Modeled on the British ITV Digital, it was founded in October 1999. Some channels on the Swedish DTT are free-to-air, but most of the channels require subscription from Boxer. Boxer_TV_Access
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| Irish American Irish Americans () are citizens of the United States of Irish ethnicity who trace their ancestry in Ireland. A total of 36,495,800 Americans (more than 12% of total population) reported Irish ancestry in the 2006 American Community Survey. The only self-reported ancestral group larger than Irish Americans are German Americans. Irish_American
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| Activated carbon Talk:Activated_carbon
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| Happy hour Happy hour" is a marketing term for a period of time in which a restaurant or bar offers discounts on alcoholic drinks, such as beer, wine and cocktails. Typically it is in the late afternoon Monday through Thursday, sometimes Friday, usually taking place at some period between 4 PM and 7 PM. This promotion is intended to boost business on what may otherwise be a slow day. In most cases the "happy hour" lasts longer than a single hour. Happy_hour
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| St Eunan's College Saint Eunan's College () is an all-male voluntary secondary school. Located in Glencar, Letterkenny (Leitir Ceanainn), County Donegal (DĂşn na nGall) in the Republic of Ireland, the building is a three-storey castle with four round towers at each corner of the building. The school is named after the Abbot of Iona St. Eunan, a native of Donegal and patron saint of the Diocese of Raphoe. The college celebrated its centenary in 2006. St_Eunan's_College
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| Fermoy Fermoy () in County Cork, Ireland is a town of some 5,800 inhabitants, environs included (2006 census), situated on the River Blackwater in the south of Ireland. The town's name comes from the Irish and refers to a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century and a ford on the Blackwater, around which the town grew up. Fermoy
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| Mary Lou McDonald Mary Lou McDonald () (born 1 May 1969 in Dublin) is an Irish politician. She was a Member of the European Parliament representing the Sinn Féin party from 2004–09.Mary Lou McDonald was educated in Trinity College, Dublin, the University of Limerick and Dublin City University studying English Literature, European Integration Studies and Human Resource Management. Mary_Lou_McDonald
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| Kathy Sinnott Kathy Sinnott (born 29 September 1950) is a disability rights campaigner and politician. She represented the South constituency in Ireland in the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. She is secretary of the Hope Project, a charity that helps people with disabilities. Kathy_Sinnott
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| Marian Harkin Marian Harkin (born 26 November 1953 in Ballintogher, County Sligo) is an Irish politician. She was elected as an independent Teachta Dála (TD) to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election for the Sligo-Leitrim constituency, receiving the highest number of first preference votes in the constituency. Marian_Harkin
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| Beverley Flynn Beverley Flynn (born 9 June 1966) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician for the Mayo constituency. She is the daughter of former Fianna Fáil minister, Pádraig Flynn, who once famously described her as a "class act".She first stood unsuccessfully for election as the Fianna Fáil candidate at the June 1994 Mayo West by-election. Beverley_Flynn
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| Trevor Sargent Trevor_Sargent
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| The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors are a folk-rock band from Tuam, County Galway in the west of Ireland. Taking their name from itinerant craftsmen who once traveled from sawmill to sawmill sharpening and repairing saws, the Saw Doctors have a fervent following, especially in Ireland and among Irish-Americans in the United States. The_Saw_Doctors
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| Luas Talk:Luas
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| Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, also known less formally as the Andes flight disaster, was a chartered airline flight carrying 45 rugby team members and associates that crashed in the Andes on Friday the 13th of October, 1972. The last of the 16 remaining survivors were rescued by December 23, 1972. Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571
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| Anglo Irish Bank Anglo Irish Bank Corporation () is a bank based in Ireland and with its headquarters in Dublin. The company mainly deals in business and commercial banking, with the result that it has only a limited retail presence in the major Irish cities. It also has wealth management and treasury divisions. Anglo_Irish_Bank
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| Names for association football For other usages of the word "football" seefootball (word). The names of association football refer to the terms used to describe the sport most commonly referred to in the English-speaking world as football, or in some countries where it is not the most prominent sport, soccer. Names_for_association_football
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