How old is too old to rent a car? The Miami Herald | Q: My wife and I try to make one major trip abroad a year. This year we thought we would go to Northern Ireland in September, but every auto rental agency I've contacted has a maximum age for a car rental. I happen to be 82. Is there any way I can rent a car for this vacation? | A: This is what I ...
European DNA meat-tracing spreads to US NZ Herald | US Meat retailers can now trace their wares from the ranch to the refrigerator using DNA analysis. | IdentiGEN, based in Ireland with US offices in Lawrence, Kansas, says its DNA TraceBack technology can boost consumer confidence, as well as the value of the hamburger, steak, pork cuts and other m...
Four arrested over bomb attack on PSNI officer Belfast Telegraph Police in the North have arrested four men in connection with a bomb attack on an off-duty PSNI officer in Co Tyrone earlier this week. | The Catholic officer sustained serious leg injuries when a bomb exploded underneath his car in the village of Sp...
Motorists warned about dangers of mobile phone use Belfast Telegraph The Road Safety Authority is launching a new campaign today to discourage motorists from using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. | The authority says drivers are four times more likely to crash if they are on the phone. | A new leaflet and ...
Swimmer dies after getting into difficulty in Limerick Belfast Telegraph A post mortem is due to be carried out later today on the body of a swimmer who died in the River Shannon in Limerick yesterday evening. | The man, who was in his 30s and from Moyross, is understood to have got into difficulty while swimming near the...
SIPTU officials to discuss latest Aer Lingus move Belfast Telegraph SIPTU shop stewards at Aer Lingus are due to meet this morning to discuss the latest development in the dispute over the airline's cost-cutting plan. | The meeting follows a decision by management last night to press ahead with controversial work pra...
HSE seeking to shed 1,000 administrative jobs Belfast Telegraph The HSE is reportedly seeking to cut around 1,000 desk jobs as part of a new €30m voluntary early retirement scheme. | Reports this morning say the move follows an assessment of administrative staff numbers within the organisation. | The HSE is...
How old is too old to rent a car? The Miami Herald | Q: My wife and I try to make one major trip abroad a year. This year we thought we would go to Northern Ireland in September, but every auto rental agency I've contacted has a maximum age for a car rental. I happen to be 82. Is there any way I can ...
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Drugs worth 1.5 million euro seized in Dublin Belfast Telegraph Cannabis worth 1.5 million euro has been seized in Dublin. | 108 kilos of cannabis resin worth around 800-thousand euro was recovered by Gardai from Ronanstown. | 62 kilos of what ...
Govt announces new restrictions on alcohol ads Belfast Telegraph The Department of Health has announced new restrictions on alcohol advertising on TV, radio and cinema screens. | Under changes to the voluntary code of practice on the issue, alco...
Gardai investigate two bomb hoaxes in south Dublin Belfast Telegraph Gardai in Dublin are investigating two separate bomb hoaxes in the south of the city overnight. | Two suspicious devices were discovered at around 11pm last night underneath vehicles in the Rutland Grove area of Crumlin and on the Upper Rathmines Roa...
IMPACT members to discuss upcoming health action Belfast Telegraph Pay, benchmarking and problems in the health service are among the issues up for discussion at IMPACT's annual conference over the coming days. | More than 600 of the union's members are gathering in Co Kilkenny today for the start of the meeting. | ...
Ruane to announce compromise over 11-plus exam Belfast Telegraph The North's Education Minister is believed to be on the verge of announcing a compromise over abolishing academic selection for all children aged 11. | Sinn Fein's Catriona Ruane has been planning to abolish the 11-plus exam, which decides which scho...
Last tango for Mango in Ireland Irish Times | GRETCHEN FRIEMANN | Mango at Dundrum Town Centre: due to close within the next few weeks. | Actress Penelope Cruz (left) and her sister, Monica, presenting their second limited edition Mango collection for the spring/summer 2008 season. | RETAIL MARKET: Mango's sales operation in Ireland will shortly be confined to the Arnotts concession followin...
Ireland elects new PM Sydney Morning Herald | Irish deputies elected Brian Cowen as prime minister on Wednesday as allies and opponents alike warned the former finance minister he faced a tough task steering the economy through its current slowdown. | Bertie Ahern, who stepped down on Tuesday after a corruption investigation began to overshadow his government's work, leaves as his legacy one...
