| Retail sales rose 1.3% in August New figures show that retail sales rose by 1.3% in August compared with the same month last year as the amount of cars, clothing and footwear being sold rose. rte.ie |
School homework has 'no real benefit' There is little evidence to suggest that school homework in its current form has any real benefit, according to a primary school principals’ group. rte.ie |
Malcolm Allison passes away Former Manchester City manager Malcolm Allison has died, it was announced today. He was 83. rte.ie |
China boost for Volkswagen figures Volkswagen has reported a strong operating profit of €4.8 billion for the first nine months of 2010. rte.ie |
Irish Austerity Plan Stirs Dublin Protest Protesters voiced dismay and outrage over planned cuts to jobs and welfare spending. nytimes.com |