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beat Banaghan

1. obsolete To be beyond the bounds of imagination or belief, as of a surprising, shocking, or amazing occurrence. Primarily heard in Ireland. The dog figured out how to open the latch on the fence, and the cows took off after him! This beats Banaghan, to be sure.

2. obsolete To tell amazing, imaginative stories. Primarily heard in Ireland. That auld fellow looks to be a sailor type; sure, he's been beating Banaghan to us all evening long.

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Rescue Coordination Centre NZ Duty Manager Kevin Banaghan said in a statement that the helicopter crew were trained for emergency situations and were wearing cold water immersion suits.

Three men survive freezing waters after helicopter crashes off New Zealand

David Banaghan, 75, a British national, has been joining the reenactments in honor of his father-in-law and his two brothers who fought in the war.

Death March glimpses in old train station

X FACTOR hopeful Anton Banaghan has come to the defence of fellow contestant Joseph McCaul after viewers labelled him "cringy."

There's No Caul to slam X Factor Joe

Anton Banaghan, 21, from Co Tipperary, impressed Cheryl Cole with his good looks and great voice.

Barman Anton's tipped for top; Singer's got the X Factor

Huddersfield TSB''s commercial manager Mr David Preston, commercial assistant Karen Banaghan and playgroup supervisor Sue Manks (back left) are pictured with the cheque and some of the playgroup''s children.

Memory Lane of the year

BANAGHAN Catherine (Kitty) Passed away peacefully on March 28th 2012.

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"There's been more interest in Joel over there than in royal engagement souvenirs," Monaghan's manager Jim Banaghan said.

Dragons join the race for Monaghan's signature; RUGBY LEAGUE

"Mal is comfortable doing what he does for Queensland and at this stage I can tell you no offer has been made," Meninga's agent, Jim Banaghan said.

Saints target Meninga as coach

I tabled Parliamentary questions resulting in a meeting with the managing director of London Midland, Steve Banaghan, and head of communications, Rachel Webster.

London Midland promising capital improvements in rail service

The crisis became so bad that senior managers, led by managing director Steve Banaghan, went to Snow Hill Station to apologise to passengers in person.

Slow going on the trains; ONE IN SIX SERVICES AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES LATE

Central Trains' managing director Stephen Banaghan said: "We concluded that a complete smoking ban on station property is not only desirable, but represents the clearest, simplest arrangement.

Smoke-free stations

Central Trains' managing director Steve Banaghan said: 'We apologise to all passengers, particularly on such a busy day for Christmas shopping.'

Passengers stranded

See Margaret Banaghan, Costings Are Looking Less Than Realistic, INFO.

The sky is falling (or is it?): international contracts and the Y2K problem

Banaghan (1997) reports that, among Internet service customers, technical support has become increasingly important in that 60 percent of users believe that twenty-four hour help desk support is important.

Remote Library Users--Needs and Expectations

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