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Archive for July, 2009

Phone tap scandal threatens to damage the credibility of the News of the World

July 20, 2009
Phone tap scandal threatens to damage the credibility of the News of the World

Outrage is rapidly spreading across Britain, and some areas of Ireland today, after revelations that the News of the World paid out ₤1 million in damages relating to court cases brought against the newspaper as a result of illegal phone tapping. “This is disgusting,” said a Tom Evans, a van driver in North London....
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Irish: Indians can’t hold their drink

July 20, 2009
Irish: Indians can’t hold their drink

While dozens of families in India are in mourning due to the deaths of over 70 people from alcohol poisoning, hordes of Irish 18-30 year olds are boarding planes at Dublin Airport to ‘show them how its done’. Last year, 170 Indians died from alcohol poisoning and just recently, the city of Gujarat hit...
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Rovers’ fans angered by Real Madrid turnout

July 20, 2009
Rovers’ fans angered by Real Madrid turnout

There was widespread disappointment in Dublin last night when soccer fans expecting to see the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka were instead treated to the skills of Benolo, Pegrene and Marta. If those names sound unfamiliar, don’t worry, you may hear about them in ten years time though. In a spectacular mix-up involving...
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