In May 1586 Sir Nicholas Bagenal
sent Sir Henry, his son to the court to report on the troubles in the Dublin Council
with Lord Deputy Perrot. He went equipped with references and petitions
to Lord Burghley (Robert Cecil) demanding changes in government policy on Ulster.
My contemporaries and I never made it to the Courtney Hill Abbey Grammar, being the last year class in Abbey Yard. Now another new Abbey opens in Ashgrove!
Gardaí appeal over missing womanGardaí in Cork are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 25-year-old woman.
Harney still under fire over X-ray scandalThere are further calls for the resignation of Health Minister Mary Harney over the X-ray scandal at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin.
Cowen hopeful talks can resolve public sector disputeTaoiseach Brian Cowen has said he is hopeful that talks between public service
unions and the Government can lead to a deal to avoid industrial relations chaos in the country.