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# fishy behaviour

UK police hunt for Irish girl who slapped shop worker in face with large fish

The 52-year-old fishmonger was assaulted with “a large bream”.

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Feb 25th 2014, 5:55 PM

# very punny

This supermarket Twitter account just killed it in a lengthy pun-off

Bow down before the Gods of punning.

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Jan 10th 2014, 2:30 PM

# mixed platter

Increase in overall tonnage secured at fish quota talks

There’s to be an increase of two per cent next year in terms of value, but reductions for certain stocks will also be brought in.

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Dec 17th 2013, 9:26 PM

# fish

Coveney facing "exceptionally tough" negotiations on fishing quotas

Proposals put forward by the European Commission would severely cut quotas for some of the stocks of vital importance to Irish fishing communities.

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Dec 16th 2013, 11:44 AM

# something fishy?

Dublin students sing Miley Cyrus while being slapped with a dead fish

Sure what else would they be doing?

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Nov 18th 2013, 12:02 PM

# fish fight

Coveney opposes EU plans on mackerel quotas

The European Commission is attempting to end a dispute with Iceland and the Faroe Islands over fishing rights in the north-east Atlantic.

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Oct 17th 2013, 4:16 PM

# Don't Go Into The Water

There are hundreds of glow-in-the-dark jellyfish off the coast of Mayo

They may sting your face off, but they’ll look pretty when they glow at night.

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Oct 11th 2013, 5:04 PM

# loch ness monster

WTF is this horned 'sea monster' that washed up on a beach in Spain?

Whatever it is, it washed up on a beach in Spain last week.

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Aug 22nd 2013, 10:16 PM

# Nursing

Breastfeeding and eating fish could make your children smarter

A study revealed that nursing is associated with three-year-olds having better language skills and seven-year-olds being more intelligent.

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Jul 31st 2013, 6:15 AM

# Prime Numbers

Anglo, abortion and archaeology: The week in numbers

Plus – how many seconds does the new single from former Green Party TD Paul Gogarty last for?

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Jul 6th 2013, 7:30 PM

# old trout

Meet the 200-year-old fish caught in the US

Henry Liebman was on holiday when he hooked the very, very old rockfish.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 3:02 PM

# scary sharks

Here is why sharks will always terrify us

We don’t trust sharks and you shouldn’t either.

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Jun 20th 2013, 5:06 PM

# nose torture

11 smells that will make you want to block your nose forever

Our poor, poor noses.

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Jun 15th 2013, 11:45 AM

# tofu rage

The 14 most annoying things about being vegetarian

Go on, ask me if I wear leather shoes ONE MORE TIME.

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Jun 6th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Good Friday

Supermarket chain expects fish sales to double this week

SuperValu says its supermarkets will sell about €1 million in fish this week – more than double the usual – ahead of Good Friday.

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Mar 28th 2013, 3:25 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you abstaining from meat this Good Friday?

Under Catholic tradition, many people abstain from alcohol and eating meat on Good Friday. Will you be among them?

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Mar 28th 2013, 9:51 AM

# seahorses

Bray Sea Life to display largest collection of seahorses in Ireland

This will also be the first time that the rare, Irish species of the long nosed seahorse will be on display.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 7:00 AM

# fish

EU agriculture ministers to hold first vote on fishing discards

A meeting chaired by Simon Coveney will form the first steps in ending the discarding of fish by the end of the decade,

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Feb 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

# fishy

Giant tuna sells for record €1.3 million in Japan

This better be the tastiest fish EVER for that price.

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Jan 5th 2013, 2:13 PM

# marine life

100 million neon orange shellfish found in Scottish waters

The newly-discovered colony may require protection.

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Dec 28th 2012, 3:15 PM

# Fishing

Coveney warns of difficult negotiations on fishing quotas

Coveney said proposed cuts to quotas will have serious implications for Irish fishermen and jobs.

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Dec 18th 2012, 11:41 AM

# Japan

Fukushima fish radiation may indicate leak: study

Higher-than-normal radiation levels have been found in fish caught off Japan’s east coast, which could indicate the plant is still leaking.

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Oct 26th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Fishing

Naval service detain Irish fishing boat

The vessel was detained off the coast of Clare and is being held over an alleged breach of fishing regulations.

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Jul 30th 2012, 4:32 PM

# jammin'

Caribbean parasite named after Bob Marley

It was definitely a compliment, according to the scientist who came up with the idea.

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Jul 11th 2012, 9:11 PM

# fish

EU deal means eventual ban on throwing back unwanted dead fish

A deal struck by ministers in the early hours of the morning will mean a phased approach to eliminating discards.

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Jun 13th 2012, 9:19 AM

# Nom

Hurray! It's National Fish and Chips Day

Anyone for a chipper? There’s an excuse to eat fish and chips today – they’re half-price. Whoo!

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May 30th 2012, 7:15 AM

# No Pigskin

NFL star gets career boost after losing four stone on vegan diet

Deuce Lutui from Tonga has changed to ‘a mostly animal-free’ eating regime and loving life at the Seattle Seahawks.

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May 11th 2012, 2:04 PM

# Fisheries

China fish trial ‘major boost’ for Irish fisheries – Simon Coveney

Ireland’s trade mission to China has secured 155 per cent increase on its quota for boarfish, which has been described as a “real opportunity and a boost to Irish fishermen and processors”.

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Apr 19th 2012, 7:00 AM

# under the sea

Survey to give fascinating glimpse into life on barrier reef

The survey will officially launch in September, using images broadcast on Google Earth and Google Maps taken of the coral reef with a special panoramic camera.

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Feb 23rd 2012, 3:16 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

In tonight’s Fix: Government support nosedives in new poll; the truth about Christmas shopping; and the year’s most annoying words…

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Dec 17th 2011, 7:56 PM

# wildlife

Wild Atlantic salmon return to the Tolka River after 100 years

The return of the “King of Fish”, which only reproduces in clean water, to Dublin’s Tolka shows that efforts to reduce pollution in the waterway has been successful.

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Sep 28th 2011, 10:06 AM

# Shark Attacks

Top 8... countries for shark attacks

You are statistically more likely to be killed by a falling coconut – but it’s still nice to know the hot spots for shark-hangouts.

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Sep 24th 2011, 9:45 AM

# scooby snacks

Goldfish survive 134 days without food after NZ quake

The two fish – named Shaggy and Daphne – were trapped in their tank in Christchurch after devastating natural disaster – and have only just been found.

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Jul 27th 2011, 7:10 AM