Fewer UK mortgages approved in August
Official figures show that UK mortgage approvals for home buyers fell to a seven-month low in August. rte.ie |
US private employment drops sharply
US private sector employment dropped sharply in August for the first time since February, a payrolls firm said today. rte.ie |
Engine failure forced pilot to land at sea
A light aircraft pilot rescued after ocean rowers watched him safely ditch his new plane in the Irish Sea was forced down by engine failure. feeds.breakingnews.ie |
Preview for Dundalk meeting on Friday
Friday night's Dundalk fixture is headlined by the Listed Mercury Stakes, in which Luisant attempts to supplement his recent Curragh victory at this level. rte.ie |
Ireland Bailout Talks Said to Look at $68 Billion
The size will depend on whether Dublin merely tries to shore up and restructure its crippled banks, or whether a larger package is offered to give it more breathing room. nytimes.com |