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Irish oil and gas explorer, Providence Resources, has been awarded a new Licensing Option in the North Celtic Sea basin, off the south coast of Ireland.

Irish oil explorer, Providence Resources, will greatly improve on its 2,000 barrels of oil a day production this year as it starts to drill at its Irish Hook Head prospect and at its UK licences, the company's ...

Oil exploration company Providence Resources has said that ongoing studies in the Celtic Sea have highlighted significant oil potential at its Dunmore discovery there.

Irish and London listed oil explorer, Providence Resources, is to begin drilling at two licences off the Irish coast this summer.

The Way of the Gun, by Native American artist Nocona Burgess, is part of an exhibit at Gallery 17 Peck, which recently moved to Federal Hill from downtown.

Providence buys into big Idea Private equity group Providence Equity Partners said Thursday that is has invested $640m in a subsidiary of Indian mobile operator Idea Cellular.

The huge Hoop Group Providence Jam Fest featured over 100 teams in the 17 & Under and Open Division. via Rivals.com

The Hoop Group Providence Jam Fest is down to the quarterfinal or semifinal round after a long day of play in the Ocean State. via Rivals.com

MAUREEN A. TAYLOR Rhode Island really is the smallest state in the Union hence the nickname, "Little Rhody." Researchers can take advantage of its size by accessing several different repositories in a single ... via New England Ancestors

Providence announced the conclusion of its seismic acquisition program in the Celtic Sea and St. via Marine News

“I realized that there was this huge piece of art history that no one had ever even bothered to mention to me.”

Rhode Island didn't have much of an Irish "scene" when Laura Travis settled here more than 30 years ago, after graduating from Rhode Island College with a degree in art education. via Providence Journal

“Weve always had as strong a fan base of right-wing cops, firemen and conservatives, as of left-wing students, radicals and the working disaffected. Neither side has been afraid to vent its views.”

Irish traditional music has long been fueled with themes of war - often of the despairing nature. via Daily News

“We are pleased to welcome him to the Providence team and look forward to his contributions as we seek to expand our franchise of new media investments while working to create superior returns for our investors.”

He previously was executive vice president of programming and products at AOL. Providence Equity Partners Inc. via PE Hub

Shares outstanding: 119 Million SYMBOL & EXCHANGE: FGT-V MONTREAL, Feb. 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Forest Gate Resources Inc. via Canada NewsWire

Exploration company Providence Resources is to drill in the Celtic Sea this summer after securing an oil rig. via RTE.ie

National Honor Society There will be a National Honor Society Induction ceremony on Friday, February 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. via The Block Island Times

“UMass Dartmouth 1960-2006: Trials and Triumphs.”

Enjoy the sound of a polished bell choir A benefit concert this evening to aid restoration efforts for the New Bedford Friends Meeting House will feature the concert handbell ringers of The Wheeler School from ... via SouthCoastToday.com

“Based on our current plans for 2008 - and subject to the availability of rigs - we intend to drill a number of wells next year across our whole portfolio in Ireland, the UK, the US (Gulf of Mexico) and Nigeria”

PROVIDENCE Resources, with oil and gas interests in offshore Ireland, mainland Britain and in the Gulf of Mexico has built a strong base to build on in 2008. via Irish Examiner

First 3000 ticket holders to receive free admission to PC Friars game New Years Eve PROVIDENCE - Mayor David N. Cicilline and Bright Night Providence Festival Director Adam Gertsacov today announced the line up ... via WPRI-TV East Providence

The words "spiritual" and "mystical" get tossed around way too much in discussions of Van Morrison's work, but there's a generosity of spirit in his best stuff that you don't get many other places, and last ... via Providence Journal