Ireland

Minnie Driver heading home?

"A big part of me wants my child to be English. My family are here and I'm sure I'll move back here one day."

Actress Minnie Driver launches 'Fashion Targets Breast Cancer' Ireland campaign at the Grafton Street store, April 25, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland. via CW West Palm

Digital Lifestyles: 2008 Outlook Provides Analysis and Forecasts for...

"We are rapidly approaching an ignition point for converged services and networked products"

DUBLIN, Ireland, BUSINESS WIRE -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Digital Lifestyles: 2008 Outlook" to their offering. via BroadcastNewsroom

Queen`s visit depends on IRA

"I would hope a visit is not done in haste, only to be repented in sorrow"

An historic visit by the Queen to the Irish Republic could depend on the IRA disbanding its Army Council, Stormont First Minister Ian Paisley claimed today. via UTV Internet

Diageo to announce Irish brewing plans on Friday

Drinks giant Diageo plans to announce its investment plans for brewing in Ireland on Friday, which reports say will include the closure of its historic St James's Gate Guinness brewery in Dublin. via Reuters UK

Showtime Picks Up 3rd Season Of 'Tudors'

Showtime Picks Up 3rd Season Of 'Tudors' by Staff The U.S. cable television network Showtime said it has picked up the sexy historical drama series The Tudors for a third season. via The Post Chronicle

New Irish premier vows to be pro-Europe

"I accept the honor with a genuine sense of humility. That sense is engendered in large part by my love for Ireland. This is a wonderful country. We are a fortunate people"

Finance Minister Brian Cowen was elected Ireland's new prime minister Wednesday, and he pledged to keep the country on its pro-European course through choppy economic waters. via The Detroit News

Diageo's Irish review in its final stages

The review of Diageo's brewing operations in Ireland, which includes the Guinness Brewery at St James's Gate in Dublin, is in its final stages and details are expected to be known by the end of this month. via RTE Business

Gardai investigate Carlow stabbing

A man is recovering in hospital after being involved in a stabbing incident in Carlow. via Eircom.net News

Medtronic to cut 1,100 jobs

Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it is planning to cut its work force by about 1,100 jobs, or about 3 percent, during the current fiscal year as part of a global restructuring. via KSAX

New Irish premier elected

Lawmakers have overwhelmingly elected Brian Cowen to be Ireland's new prime minister. via CNN