# Dubai

All time

Column: As a mother, I'm not not too posh to push... just too scared

“While I’m awestruck by the natural birth brigade, I’ve vowed never to do it again,” says a mother who is opting for a C-section.

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Nov 25th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Golf

McIlroy, Donald share lead at 11 under in Dubai

Pádraig Harrington — and his moustache — are five shots behind the leaders.

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Nov 23rd 2012, 2:20 PM

# net gain

Caroline Wozniacki grills boyfriend Rory McIlroy about her Christmas present in Dubai press conference

Vouchers, we reckon.

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Nov 23rd 2012, 1:05 PM

# Dubai

Irish man jailed for alleged Dubai taxi romp

The man and a British woman were accused of removing clothing and fondling each other in the cab.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 4:48 PM

# Dubai

Luuuuuuuuke! Rory McIlroy trails Donald by one in Dubai

There’s $8million on the table and the Holywood man is in the mix again.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 2:49 PM

# Sick Bed

Virus forces Lowry out of World Tour Championship

Marc Warren and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano share the clubhouse lead in Dubai, with Padraig Harrington a shot back.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 11:11 AM

# Shop Till You Drop

In pics: The biggest shopping centre on the planet

Let’s go inside Dubai Mall, which has over 600 shops, a 22-screen cinema, a replica of London’s Regent Square and ice skating rink.

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Sep 23rd 2012, 6:30 PM

# UAE

Asian tourists will need university degree to visit UAE - report

Tourists from Asian countries who make up a large chunk of the UAE’s population will need a college degree to stop rampant immigration.

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Sep 18th 2012, 10:46 AM

# Monkey Business

Man caught trying to board plane with monkey in his pants

Ouch.

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Sep 10th 2012, 1:17 PM

# El Diego

Recall: Maradona appointed sports ambassador in Dubai

The Argentinian is awarded the role little over a month after being sacked from Al Wasl.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 10:24 AM

# Seizure

Man arrested as Revenue seize €450k of heroin at Dublin Airport

The drugs were found concealed in a tailored suitcase being carried by a man on a flight from Dubai.

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May 18th 2012, 5:02 PM

# Airlines

Emirates roll out larger plane on Dublin-Dubai route two months early

The Boeing 777 wasn’t meant to start on the route until July – but Emirates have introduced it early due to major demand.

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May 8th 2012, 1:36 PM

# Behind The Scenes

The players' story: how Ireland's cricketers won the World T20 Qualifying Tournament

In their own words, Ireland’s cricketers tell their story.

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Apr 8th 2012, 11:31 AM

# El Diez

Maradona's team defends scuffle with heckling fans

the Argentina legend stormed into the stands to confront fans who were taunting his girlfriend and the wives of players.

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Apr 2nd 2012, 3:42 PM

# World T20

Keep on keeping on: Ireland pick up an important win against USA

Boyd Rankin took four wickets for nine runs as Ireland beat the USA in their World T20 qualifier this morning.

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Mar 16th 2012, 1:58 PM

# Dispute

Unresolved: O'Leary calls on FIFA to rule on row with Dubai club

David O’Leary has held his breath for long enough, his case for compensation from Al Ahli will be presented to FIFA.

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Mar 6th 2012, 6:07 PM

# Howzat?

That's not cricket: Eoin Morgan dropped for England's Sri Lanka series

The Irishman “has got some work to do,” says coach Andy Flower.

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Feb 28th 2012, 1:31 PM

# Go Green

Going, going... green: World landmarks to celebrate St Patrick's Day

Niagara Falls will turn green for the first time to mark the Ireland’s National Day.

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Feb 21st 2012, 8:35 AM

# tasteful

Dubai fountains 'dance' to Whitney's I Will Always Love You

The choreographed display is one of the more unusual tributes to the singer…

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Feb 15th 2012, 10:29 AM

# Taking off

Emirates to roll out larger aircraft on Dublin-Dubai route

Only three weeks after beginning Dublin flights, Emirates will increase its capacity by over 1700 seats each week.

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Jan 30th 2012, 11:08 AM

# Pakistan

Pakistani president 'not worried' amid military coup threat

Asif Ali Zardari is under intense pressure from the military establishment, as well as what many see is a partisan Supreme Court intent on ousting his government before the end of its term in 2013.

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Jan 13th 2012, 10:08 AM

# high rise

Top of the world, Ma! Rory McIlroy tees up on Dubai hotel

It’s a long way from the tee-box at Holywood Golf Club….

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Dec 21st 2011, 12:00 PM

# Winning

Donald secures US and European double, as McIlroy misses out

It has been confirmed that the Englishman will finish the year as world number one.

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Dec 11th 2011, 3:37 PM

# Jobs

Emirates to create 25 jobs in Dublin

The airline will recruit staff for its first Dublin office and for Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2.

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Dec 7th 2011, 1:10 PM

# Sick note

Virus hits Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai showdown preparations

Irish golfer says he’ll play on for big prize despite health concerns.

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Dec 6th 2011, 12:34 PM

# Bubble Bath

World's most expensive bathtub sells for over €1m

The tub is carved from a single block of the rare, precious stone caijou – which is made of 180 million-year-old petrified wood.

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Nov 17th 2011, 9:02 PM

# Qantas

Qantas flight makes emergency landing after engine trouble

One of the A380′s four engines shut down during the flight from Singapore to London, forcing it to land in Dubai.

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Nov 4th 2011, 10:53 AM

# Irish Need Apply

Emirates looking to hire Irish

The airline is flying in because it says it likes to employ people from countries with a strong tradition of hospitality.

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Oct 19th 2011, 4:42 PM

# End of Story

Fergus McFadden's World Cup diary: Time to say goodbye

“These lads are model professionals who’ve helped to build a great rugby legacy in this country and this was their last chance. There’s just nothing you can say.”

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Oct 14th 2011, 4:49 PM

# 9/11

9/11: What the rest of the world is saying

As commemorative services take place across the US, we take a look at the rest of the world’s take on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America.

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Sep 11th 2011, 12:53 PM

# Air Travel

Emirates to launch direct route from Dublin to Dubai

The UAE’s flag-carrier will begin a direct daily route from Dublin to Dubai from January, a move welcomed by the DAA.

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Sep 8th 2011, 3:59 PM

# Rose of Tralee

Introducing: the 32 contestants in this year’s Rose of Tralee

Which of these 10 Irish and 22 international entrants are ‘lovely and fair’ enough to become the 53rd Rose of Tralee?

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Aug 22nd 2011, 7:29 PM

# Human Spiderman

‘Spiderman’ sets off on trek to climb world’s highest tower

French thrillseeker Alain Robert is climbing the 828-metre Burj Khalifa – a quest that will take about six or seven hours.

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Mar 28th 2011, 8:57 PM

# cover up

Gisele Bundchen - too sexy for the Middle East?

Gisele appears to be wearing a photoshopped white t-shirt in new photographs for her latest H&M campaign.

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Mar 24th 2011, 3:49 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: The heave rumours that won’t go away; Michael O’Leary extends the hand of friendship to Aer Lingus; and Dubai’s The World “sinks into the sea”.

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Jan 21st 2011, 8:29 AM