Apple enjoyed Irish tax holiday from the start (Reuters)
Source: Xtra News
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 21:10:13 -0700 | business-news
Apple has operated almost tax-free in Ireland since 1980, welcomed by a government keen to bring jobs to what was then one of Europe's poorest country, former company executives and Irish officials have said. Chief Executive Tim Cook faced criticism...
Xbox One: gamer backlash over 'fee' for pre-owned titles
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 07:14:43 -0700 | technology-news
Jennifer O'Mahony 23 May 2013 FOR many gamers, swapping among friends is a free and legal way of experiencing more games for less hard-earned cash...Microsoft has outlined details of its plans for pre-owned titles played on Xbox One, and the...
O Se optimistic for Fitzmaurice's Kingdom reign
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 00:52:36 -0700 | sports-news
However, a change in management helped convince the An Ghaeltacht man to stay on and he is looking forward to the upcoming campaign. "I won't lie. I was questioning whether I was going back or not," O Se admitted at...
'Longford' ready to lord it for Mullins
Source: Independent
Longford :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 00:52:27 -0700 | sports-news
There is little quality of any description to proceedings at the Powerstown Park venue, but Willie Mullins' five-year-old got its act together to score in authoritative fashion at the fourth time of asking at Downpatrick last month. While it was...
Don't expect the game to be pretty – Cavanagh
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 00:52:17 -0700 | sports-news
Don't expect the game to be pretty Cavanagh IT'S put to Sean Cavanagh that the public are expecting open warfare when Tyrone and Donegal clash on Sunday...Officials powerless to stop 'bogus' line-ups THE GAA has conceded that it is powerless...
Kettle confident Dubs can secure lucrative new sponsor
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-22 21:56:28 -0700 | sports-news
Current sponsors Vodafone agreed to allow 'Pieta House Mind Our Men' to adorn the sky blue shirts in next week's Leinster SFC clash with Westmeath and the hurlers' meeting with Wexford, but their deal with the 2011 All-Ireland football champions...
Bowe confident 'underdogs' Ulster can lower blue flag
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 21:29:15 -0700 | sports-news
Now, with the omens in place for a repeat, the province's only representative on the 2013 Lions is hoping for a similar outcome. On May 27, 2010, Bowe lined up on the wing for the Ospreys and scored against Leinster...
Making it to the finish lineThis week, Patricia and Eoin take on the 'FIT' City series 10k, while ...
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-22 22:10:03 -0700 | technology-news
Coach Peter advised me on catching the water more proficiently and lowering my sternum to raise my legs and reduce drag.
we gave you, the readers, the chance to star on our cover via Twitter and be a FIT City Series race ...
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:58 -0700 | technology-news
Search Go we gave you, the readers, the chance to star on our cover via Twitter and be a FIT City Series race ambassador. Here we meet the inspiring winners and hear their fitness stories 23 May 2013 I was...
On Cloudracer
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:54 -0700 | technology-news
The Cloudracer is the lightweight racing version from the 'On' shoe range. The 'cloudtech' flexible tubes on the sole compress under weight, giving cushioning and rebound when in motion. While the weight is not a strong point compared to the...
* AWLER IS THE FASTEST SCHOOLBOY – AND THE FASTEST MAN TOO
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:30 -0700 | sports-news
MAN TOO 23 May 2013 Day two of the Aviva Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships saw many potential stars competing, but none shone brighter than the lightning-fast Marcus Lawler of CBS Carlow who set new record marks in the...
IRFU must 'adapt and evolve' to keep our best players here
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 22:40:38 -0700 | sports-news
Mick Dawson has warned that Irish rugby must be proactive in safeguarding against the threat of losing any more of its top talent to money-laden French clubs. Jonathan Sexton has become the first marquee Irish player to be recruited by...
Goal-line technology cold case
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 22:39:56 -0700 | sports-news
Back in March 1888, less than a year after the first All-Ireland final, Augher beat rivals Aughnaloy 2-1 in a result that was "angrily disputed" (another great understatement there). The latter argued that the former's second goal had never crossed...
Lions' pride inspiring for Rebel Walsh
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 22:39:49 -0700 | sports-news
Ruaidhri O'Connor 24 May 2013 IF Aidan Walsh looks calm in the heat of battle in Limerick tomorrow night, it's because he has been through worse this week. Even Munster championship football is a release from the exams the Cork...
Opposition no longer fear Kerry, says Gooch
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-23 22:40:27 -0700 | sports-news
In 2012, Colm 'Gooch' Cooper became Kerry's top scorer of all time, overtaking Mikey Sheehy. On another day, his 1-4 against Clare would likely have gone unnoticed, but it saw him make another little piece of history. Even allowing for...
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