Friday, August 24 2012

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Irish Independent

print edition 24.08.2012

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Tall Ships ahoy!

The Tall Ships festival kicked off in spectacular style yesterday with more than one million visitors expected to flock to the event on Dublin's quays over the weekend.

Toddler left in car at shopping centre

GARDAI discovered a two-year-old girl alone in a parked car after being alerted by concerned passers-by, writes Tom Brady.

Mortgage arrears still rising as one-fifth struggle to pay

By Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor

MORE than 20pc of mortgage holders are unable to meet their full repayments, new figures show.

Martin turns to 'toxic' FF old guard for help

By Fiach Kelly Political Correspondent

MICHEAL Martin is turning to members of Fianna Fail's old guard -- including former ministers Noel Dempsey and Dermot Ahern -- for advice on how to rebuild the party.

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Tall Ships in Dublin

On Sunday, Dublin Port will stage a stunning Parade of Sail as the ships depart the capital.

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Car drives over girl's head after motorbike fall in China

A young girl has had a lucky escape after falling off a motorbike and underneath a car at a crossroads in Jinhua, China.

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