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# On the up
Now could be a good time to keep an eye on bitcoin again
The currency is now valued at €477 per coin, matching the valuation it had back in August 2014.
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May 30th 2016, 4:55 PM
# On the up
Sligo jump to seventh in the table with comfortable Wexford win
Dave Robertson’s charges have now won three games on the bounce.
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May 7th 2016, 10:03 PM
# On the up
'It's time we asked questions': Some drivers' insurance premiums are up 400%
TDs said it was time the insurance companies were transparent about why the costs were on the rise for customers.
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Apr 21st 2016, 6:20 AM
# On the up
Landmark day for the Cavan footballers as they defeat Galway to clinch promotion to Division 1
Cavan are back in the top flight for the first time in 15 years.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 5:22 PM
# On the up
Ireland jump to 29th in the Fifa world rankings
Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland remain one place ahead of his namesake’s team.
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Mar 3rd 2016, 9:50 AM
# COYBIG
Ireland climb into top 30 in Fifa rankings but still one place behind Northern Ireland
Meanwhile, Euro 2016 opponents remain number one in the world.
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Feb 4th 2016, 11:38 AM
# feeling good
Irish consumers haven't felt this good for 10 years
The figures from the ESRI and KBC Bank Ireland show consumer sentiment at its highest point for ten years.
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Jan 12th 2016, 3:12 PM
# On the up
Chelsea have got their groove back as Hiddink claims his first victory
Goals from Oscar, Willian and Diego Costa handed the Blues a 3-0 win at Selhurst Park.
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Jan 3rd 2016, 3:40 PM
# On the up
Chart of the Day: Ulster's troubled trips to France (and recent encouragement)
Aside from last year’s trip to Toulon, Ulster’s recent history in France has been greatly encouraging.
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Dec 20th 2015, 12:05 AM
# On the up
More people have flown through Dublin Airport this year than ever before
There has been a big increase in the number of routes through the airport.
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Dec 5th 2015, 10:25 AM
# Looking Up
We've spent €1.7 billion more building houses this year than 2014
Building has gotten underway on 11,955 residential housing units.
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Nov 19th 2015, 6:01 AM
# amazing.com
A whopping 320 tech jobs for Ireland have been announced today at the Web Summit
The jobs will be created in the technology and business sectors.
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Nov 4th 2015, 8:22 PM
# On the up
It looks like the Irish economy is now taking off like a rocket
Just as Michael Noonan said it could three years ago.
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Oct 2nd 2015, 1:34 PM
# pay outs
Here's how much accident victims in Ireland have been paid this year
In total the Injuries Board has awarded €128.45 million in the first six months of this year.
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Sep 9th 2015, 3:00 PM
# On the up
Former Ireland international's debut spoiled by resurgent Limerick hitting 4 past Drogs
It wasn’t a welcome arrival for Keith Treacy as Martin Russell’s men made it four wins from their last five.
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Aug 28th 2015, 10:13 PM
# On the up
House prices went up again last month and they're not stopping
But the rate of property price increases is slowing.
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Aug 26th 2015, 10:00 PM
# On the up
Do you have a health insurance with Laya Healthcare? It could be going up
Ireland’s second largest health insurer Laya Healthcare is hiking up its prices for some of its policies.
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Jul 25th 2015, 2:36 PM
# some spot
Ireland could be heading for its best ever year of tourism
Figures from the CSO released today have shown a 11% increase in the number of overseas visits.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 8:59 PM
# On the up
Paul Dunne surges up the world rankings but he's remaining amateur for the time being
Jordan Spieth also had some lovely words for the young amateur.
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Jul 21st 2015, 4:03 PM
# On the up
This Irish festival is quickly shedding its 'best-kept secret' status
It’s been going for 15 years.
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Jul 9th 2015, 10:25 AM
# drive time
Eoghan McDermott's star is on the rise with a big new role at 2FM
He’s taking over from Colm Hayes.
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Jun 24th 2015, 1:35 PM
# On the up
Another Waterford hurling win over Cork as they dominate Munster U21 tie
The Deise claimed a ten point win in Páirc Uí Rinn.
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Jun 17th 2015, 8:55 PM
# getting out of the house
Do you know what Irish people love? Taking the bus...
… and the train (and coach trips).
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Jun 4th 2015, 6:24 PM
# On the up
Want to snap up some acres of land in Dublin? The price is on the rise
Agricultural land in Ireland remains expensive when compared with land prices in much of Northern Europe.
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May 26th 2015, 6:05 AM
# On the up
5 reasons why Roscommon football is on the up
Roscommon’s recent progress has left them as many people’s dark horses for the All-Ireland this year.
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May 20th 2015, 9:35 PM
# shovel ready
This week’s vital property news: The new Daft report and a cap on the property tax
Everything you need to know in one quick guided tour.
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Apr 9th 2015, 6:13 PM
# On the up
Ireland up in the FIFA rankings while Wales leap into highest ever position
The latest list has been released today, with the Boys in Green up to 62nd and Chris Coleman’s men in 22nd.
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Apr 9th 2015, 3:03 PM
# On the up
Worldwide Muslim population predicted to nearly match Christians within 40 years
That’s according to a new report on the growth of the main religions.
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Apr 3rd 2015, 6:45 AM
# On the up
Denis O'Brien is making more money from his petrol stations
The company has laid out a €20 million programme of investment.
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Feb 18th 2015, 6:32 PM
# nice motor
100,000 people will be driving brand new cars this year
Lucky for some.
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Feb 2nd 2015, 2:15 PM
# Hey Big Spender
Irish consumers had their best Christmas for seven years
New figures today also show an increase of 6.4% in retail sales over the course of the year.
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Jan 8th 2015, 2:08 PM
# watch out folks
Houses are selling for 40% more than their reserve price at auction today
It’s all getting a bit boom-tastic over at the RDS.
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Dec 11th 2014, 3:24 PM
# On the up
A trademark Steven Gerrard strike saw Liverpool past Leicester tonight
Liverpool scored three straight goals to get an important away win.
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Dec 2nd 2014, 10:24 PM
# shovel ready
Your vital round-up of property news from the week
Everything you need to know in one quick guided tour.
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Nov 27th 2014, 3:51 PM
# On the up
Some good news for a Sunday morning: The world is becoming a better place
It’s not all that bad.
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Nov 2nd 2014, 10:15 AM
# Protest
SIPTU ask nurses and midwives to reject 50% increase in registration fee
Members are being advised to continue paying the 2014 fee of €100.
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Oct 31st 2014, 6:00 PM
# On the up
Facebook is going to get a 'Buy' button soon, and it's being powered by Stripe
The company, which is designed to make online credit card payments simple for developers, is
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Sep 26th 2014, 1:45 PM
# On the up
Joan Burton: 'We're the strongest growing economy in Europe at this point'
Ireland’s gross domestic product (GDP) is now up 7.7 per cent.
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Sep 18th 2014, 1:34 PM
# On the up
Our floor space is increasing and our energy use is decreasing
New figures from the CSO show an increase in both floor space and in the number of new houses receiving better energy ratings.
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Sep 18th 2014, 11:25 AM
# On the up
Van Gaal underlines title ambition and asks more of Di Maria
The former Netherlands boss also explained why his move away from three-at-the-back was purely due to circumstances.
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Sep 15th 2014, 10:03 AM
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