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Countdown to an imperialist jamboree
Some say the old gang of industrialised nations, the G8, is less relevant than it was now most of its members are dragging down a global economy kept afloat by the rising Brics countries.
G8 Summit will cost A 50million
Policing and security costs for the G8 conference in Co Fermanagh next month are running at an estimated 50 million, it was revealed today.
FERMANAGH woman Florence Creighton has seen much in her 65 years.
And that includes a lot of hardship and poverty. Yet the sprightly pensioner, who has been to Africa no less than 19 times, says that she has never been happier or more content than when she has been in some of the most impoverished parts of this country.
Limits on powers of gardai to stop phone coverage
Mobile phone coverage can only be blocked in a specific area if there is a severe terrorist threat for a maximum of six hours.
G8 restrictions 'to be kept small'
Just 10% of Lower Lough Erne will be affected by restrictions put in place during the G8 summit, an audience in County Fermanagh has been told.
A G8 public meeting in County Fermanagh has heard concerns from accommodation providers wanting to know what the delegations they will be hosting will want for breakfast.
Anti-capitalist protesters target 100 addresses of 'power'
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Quinn family questions 'generous' redundancy payouts for ex-staff
A REPORT by the Quinn family into the loss of its Quinn Insurance empire has questioned the need for the "generous" redundancy payments made to staff, including the many hundreds in the family's support base of Cavan and Fermanagh who lost their jobs in 2010.
Donegal may lose mobile coverage during G8 summit
Mobile phone providers in Donegal and other border counties could be asked to cut signals during the G8 summit amid fears terrorists may use them to detonate bombs.
Work under way on G8 security fence
Work to erect a massive security fence to protect eight of the world's most powerful leaders during the G8 summit in Fermanagh was started today.
Warwickshire hurlers on verge of historic Croke Park final
Warwickshire's hurlers are on the brink of appearing in their first-ever Lory Meagher Cup final after a thrilling draw with Fermanagh at Brewster Park, Enniskillen last Saturday afternoon.
Police outline G8 security measures
Police have revealed some details of the security operation to be put in place for the G8 economic summit to be held in County Fermanagh next month.
School in G8 exam contingency plans
Schools are being urged to make contingency plans for pupils sitting GCSE or A level exams during the G8 summit.
New law will allow Government to shut down phone networks
Legislation is to be introduced to allow the Justice Minister order mobile phone companies to shut down networks to prevent terrorist attacks.
Support for Northern Ireland's paramilitaries will persist until politicians tackle endemic poverty and youth unemployment, the country's most senior policeman has warned, ahead of a huge security operation to protect next month's meeting of G8 world leaders.
Peter Darragh Quinn ordered to pay $188m damages to IBRC over "pivotal" role in stripping assets
Peter Darragh Quinn, a nephew of bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn , has been ordered to pay US$188m dollars damages to Irish Bank Resolution Corporation over his "pivotal" role in stripping assets from the Quinn family's international property group.
Protest rally planned ahead of G8 summit
A major public march and rally is to be held in Belfast the weekend before the G8 meeting of world leaders.
Businesses expect G8 cash benefits
The G8 summit in Northern Ireland is expected to bring in about A 40m of benefits, according to a survey.
Obama to visit Belfast ahead of G8
US President Barack Obama will begin his trip to Northern Ireland for the G8 summit in Belfast, the White House has confirmed.
Eight held in immigration crackdown
Eight people have been arrested during an immigration crackdown in Belfast and Co Fermanagh.