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Church an easy target on education issue
THIS TIME last year the main political parties were in 'general election' mode, and each of them were vying to gain enough seats to form the next government. In the end, Fine Gael and Labour won, and the remainder were left languishing in opposition.
Update is more than just a novelty
CHOPLIFTER, the Apple II original, is still remarkably playable despite being 30 years old this year. Something to do with its uncomplicated control system and clearly defined goals no doubt, but there's oodles of charm too.
Many tax issues to consider in transfer of a family farm
Q . I am 30 years old and my family's farm has recently been transferred to me from my father. Will I now be required to file an Income Tax Return and if so is there anyway I can reduce my potential income tax liability? A . Before answering your above query, I would first advise that you ensure all relevant taxes involved in the transfer of the farm have been properly dealt with. These taxes may include Capital Gains Tax, Capital Acquisitions Tax or Stamp Duty.
Forced into 'a lifestyle choice'
KIM WILDES is in Australia. The 23 year old from Gimont Avenue in Enniscorthy has taken up residence in Melbourne along with her friends Jamie Walsh and Alice O'connor. They all departed Down Under after a great send-off in The Bailey a couple of weeks ago, a gathering which was not at all like the old emigrant 'wakes' of the old days.
Borrowers caught up in wealth illusion
WHEN TAOISEACH Enda Kenny last week attributed the country's economic collapse to a madness for borrowing that gripped the population in the heady days of the Celtic Tiger, he sparked a chorus of howling indignation, some of it from the most unlikely quarters.
No planes, I'll take trains and automobiles S
OMETHING STRANGE has happened to me since the boys were born - I now throw my head in my hands at the thoughts of flying. There was a time when I would have happily glided over the Gobi Desert, marvelling at the colours of day as they blended into night; thoughts of imminent doom the furthest things from my mind.
Police escorts and burning heat. Welcome to Mexico...
THE MOST recent chapter of the 350South bicycle journey brings with it the most significant changes yet. After six months of journeying south through Alaska, Canada and the United States, myself and Lee have decided to separate for the remainder of the trip, as our goals and expectations diverge for the first and final time.
Follow the trip
IAN LACEY'S epic journey has now spread to television screens. be active Media, which is following Ian's progress, has produced a series of short diaries which are airing on Setanta Sports.
An important occasion in a young child's life
FIRST COMMUNION is considered one of the holiest and most important. It means that person has received the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Most Catholic children receive their First Communion when they're seven or eight years of age because this is considered the age of reason.
Dancers ready to compete
THE 24/7 DANCE CREW have been training round the clock in preparation for a national competition which will be held this month in Killarney. The group of 17 young dancers, all aged between 12 and 17, will compete against other dance troops from around the country over a three-day event on February 17 to 19.
Inside Lifestyle
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- Emotional portrait of a family in crisis
- How to Parent - told by the kids!
- The truth hurts: Taoiseach was right
- Ultimate fitness challenge to be crowned Wexford's fittest person
- Etta shoots up the charts ...at last
- YOUR hobbies
- YOUR events
- Back to SCHOOL
- Justine O'mahony
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- Emigration not a choice but a necessity
- How I stay motivated
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- A leading expert in weight loss
- The arrival of the vibroplate has got us all in the mood for getting fit
- Why is smoking even worse if you have diabetes or heart problems?
- Rat fleas were key players in Black Death
- I find it so hard to stop smoking. Am I weak?
- Biggest games of 2012
- I smoke less than ten a day. Why should I quit?
- Wexford weddings at the Danby Lodge Hotel
- I get indigestion. Could it be because I smoke?
In Pictures
Historic postcards Over 6,000 photographs, political prints and portraits from days gone by form part of a project launched at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast. To view collection and buy the images, visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/postcards.
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