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'IF IT were but 300 miles farther off, how the English would rave about it,' Charles Dickens said of his beloved Boulogne. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

'IF IT were but 300 miles farther off, how the English would rave about it,' Charles Dickens said of his beloved Boulogne. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SITTING in their stripped-down jeeps, ready for action, the SAS raiders could not believe their luck. Behind enemy lines in the remote mountainous Vosges region of France, they were hidden in thick undergrowth by the side of a twisting valley road. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SITTING in their stripped-down jeeps, ready for action, the SAS raiders could not believe their luck. Behind enemy lines in the remote mountainous Vosges region of France, they were hidden in thick undergrowth by the side of a twisting valley road. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STROLLING through Ghent's medieval centre, it's hard to imagine this dreamy Belgian city was one of capitalism's earliest hubs. Today, it's more cultural than mercantile, with its Romanesque architecture, historic churches and museums. Prepare to be charmed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STROLLING through Ghent's medieval centre, it's hard to imagine this dreamy Belgian city was one of capitalism's earliest hubs. Today, it's more cultural than mercantile, with its Romanesque architecture, historic churches and museums. Prepare to be charmed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article reports on New York City governor George Pataki. The author discusses his opinions on Pataki's scandal-ridden administration, his misdeeds as governor and the ethical consequences of both. Additionally, the salaries of personal servants and business associates, as well as the finances of the governor's family, are also addressed.

The article focuses on the impact of the redistribution of resources in Jamaica to the country's economy.

...are you reading now? I'M FINDING it hard to hold a book, as I've broken my wrist and it's in plaster - I was boxing. I should know better at my age, but my two teenage boys got me into it! So I've downloaded Yuval Noah Harari's Special Operations In The Age Of Chivalry, 1100-1550, onto my Kindle. Written in 2007, before the author became famous with his bestseller Sapiens, this is his gripping treatise on covert operations, espionage, assassination squads and behind-the-lines missions in the Middle Ages. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

...are you reading now? I'M FINDING it hard to hold a book, as I've broken my wrist and it's in plaster - I was boxing. I should know better at my age, but my two teenage boys got me into it! So I've downloaded Yuval Noah Harari's Special Operations In The Age Of Chivalry, 1100-1550, onto my Kindle. Written in 2007, before the author became famous with his bestseller Sapiens, this is his gripping treatise on covert operations, espionage, assassination squads and behind-the-lines missions in the Middle Ages. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WhenDamien Dempsey spoke to me in the summer of 2017, it was on the occasion of the release of his seventh studio album, Soulsun. A five-year gap had ensued between that collection and 2012's Almighty Love, and he promised he would return to recording action sooner next time out. Some 18 months on, comes Union; an album of collaborations with, as he puts it, 'people who sing from their soul and who moved us with their voices'. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MULTIPLE champions Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh join forces again this afternoon in a bid to extend their dominance of the Punchestown Festival that yielded a 16-winner tally a year ago. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE largest Irish contingent ever assembled, both numerically and in terms of established form, for any Cheltenham Festival go into action this afternoon seeking a repeat of last year's dream Tuesday five-timer for the visiting contingent. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

APERFECT 10 from as many racecourse outings is the sublime record which Faugheen carries forward to Punchestown tomorrow when the natural successor to Hurricane Fly as hurdler supreme in these islands resumes in public. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAMIEN Ryan has lived on the Navan Road with his wife and two children for 17 years and would not like to see a large portion of their garden removed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A NEW book reveals the secret bravery of an elite SAS squad pitted against SS torturers in Occupied France during the final months of World War II. On Saturday, we showed how the Gestapo brutally hunted down many of the SAS fighters. Here, in the final part of our gripping series, we tell how their comrades returned after the war to exact bloody justice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A NEW book reveals the secret bravery of an elite SAS squad pitted against SS torturers in Occupied France during the final months of World War II. On Saturday, we showed how the Gestapo brutally hunted down many of the SAS fighters. Here, in the final part of our gripping series, we tell how their comrades returned after the war to exact bloody justice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE FRUIT and veg traders who occupy the bustling car park adjoining Tallaght Stadium on Saturday mornings were out in force and doing their usual roaring trade. Yesterday, there was a little extra commotion. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE weekend break in the weather should help to make conditions underfoot near-perfect for the muchheralded finale of another memorable National Hunt season, which gets under way at Punchestown this afternoon with a stellar cast. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ASELL-OUT Betfred Gold Cup afternoon marks the final Cheltenham Festival chapter in the career of perennial champion Tony McCoy, whose trademark catch-me-if-you-can success on Uxizandre in yesterday's Ryanair Chase takes a lot of the pressure today off Moneyglass's most celebrated sporting son. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FRESH from yesterday's stunning performances, hopefully it's a case of Willie Mullins further enhancing his legendary status at Cheltenham with a similar flying start to Ladies Day courtesy of the ultrasmart novices Nichols Canyon and Don Poli. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE Irish challenge for yet another bonanza at the Cheltenham Festival kicks off this afternoon with a quartet of Willie Mullinstrained favourites that are giving the bookmakers nightmares. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THIS could be a weekend to savour at home for Mark Walsh with a plum book of mounts in the JP McManus colours to look forward to as number one pilot Tony McCoy now concentrates on bowing out from jumps racing with his unique British championship record intact. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JUMPING enthusiasts can look forward to yet another titanic battle between the sport's best hurdlers at Leopardstown tomorrow when the seemingly ageless Hurricane Fly defends his unbeaten record at the Dublin track against his big rival Jezki in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE middle afternoons of the Leopardstown and Limerick festivals provide plenty of weekend action for jumping fans here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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STEVE AGNEW insists he has hardly lost a wink of sleep since being handed the task of dragging Middlesbrough back from the Premier League precipice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JONATHAN WALTERS is refusing to cast even one eye towards Russia despite helping the Republic of Ireland climb to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with victory in Austria. Ireland's 1-0 win in Vienna on Saturday, coupled with Serbia's 1-1 draw in Wales a couple of hours later, saw Martin O'Neill's unbeaten side go two points clear at the top of Group D with four games played, but Walters insists there is simply too far to go to start getting excited. The Stoke striker said: 'We've started the campaign really well but we've got some huge games coming up in March and next summer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article explains the importance of finding innovative way of attracting a wider audience for theatrical productions in Great Britain in 2014. The author compares the effectiveness of traditional approaches to theater marketing and more targeted marketing methods. He recommends key press and promotions partners on launching a show and musical collaborations to attract a younger audience.

IRISH RACING'S coffers look set for yet another handsome windfall at the historic Galway Races this week. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE REAR ADMIRAL gazed down at the seated dog with a gimlet eye. As the gunboat's newest recruit, Judy the lucky mascot was facing her first official inspection. Would she pass muster? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IRELAND defender Shane Duffy is refusing to dwell on the football injury which almost cost him his life. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including one related to role of the Navajo Nation Council to represent their nation, another regarding communities of Navajo, Arizona, and another on electing officials of the government.

Racemail NOT since Danoli's 1997 Hennessy Gold Cup defeat of Cheltenham Gold Cup victors Jodami and Imperial Call has the racing public at Leopardstown responded so spontaneously to a jumping legend as the scenes which followed Hurricane Fly's sterling defence on Sunday of his unblemished record there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AS ENEMY fire tore into its engines, the stricken warplane began a crazy descent into No Man's Land in northern France. Gunner Robert Bozdech braced himself for a crash landing. Or worse. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]