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While the Irish Army have become well known internationally as a peace keeping force, with tours recently in Chad, Kosovo and a new tour to Lebanon starting in May 2011 , the Defence Forces also play a hugely important role in the lives of Irish citizens....
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Green-Schools is an international programme which acknowledges and rewards schoolwide environmental education and action. The programme in Ireland is managed by An Taisce and internationally...
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The OPW is the Government Department that focuses on property maintenance, property management, architectural and engineering services, heritage services, project management and procurement services.
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MerrionStreet.ie goes behind the scenes of the State visits of Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama...
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As part of the state visits by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama, members of the media were given a number of information items about Ireland and places of interest...
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On Monday 9th of May, Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched the "Getting Irish Business Online" initiative in the Google Ireland Headquarters. The initiative is designed to encourage Irish businesses...