News: Ireland

We have started to collect the most important news related to Ireland in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Ireland: news

New president to be inaugurated

Friday, November 11th 2011, 6:19

The Irish Republic's ninth president, Michael D Higgins, will be inaugurated at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on Friday.
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Ireland to close Vatican embassy

Thursday, November 3rd 2011, 23:26
related countries: East Timor

The Irish Republic says it has decided to close its embassies to the Vatican, Iran and East Timor on cost-saving grounds.
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Tintin movie tops UK box office

Tuesday, November 1st 2011, 13:12
related countries: United Kingdom

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn tops the UK and Ireland box office, debuting at number one with takings of £6.7m.
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Higgins elected Irish president

Saturday, October 29th 2011, 17:37

The Labour Party's Michael D Higgins has been officially confirmed as the ninth Irish president after one of the most remarkable comebacks in the state's history.
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VIDEO: Higgins to be next Irish president

Saturday, October 29th 2011, 1:47

Labour Party candidate Michael D HIggins will be Ireland's ninth president, despite being a distant second in polls just a few days before Thursday's election.
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Candidates cast presidential vote

Thursday, October 27th 2011, 17:29

Several candidates in the Irish presidential election cast their vote in the poll to choose the country's ninth head of state.
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Two people dead in Irish floods

Tuesday, October 25th 2011, 10:35
related places: Dublin

Two bodies are recovered in separate incidents following widespread flooding around Dublin.
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Floods bring Dublin to standstill

Monday, October 24th 2011, 22:41
related places: Dublin

Flooding caused by the severe weather brings much of Dublin city to a standstill.
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VIDEO: Final stage in Ireland's presidential election

Monday, October 24th 2011, 22:03

On Thursday Ireland goes to the polls in the country's presidential election.
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VIDEO: Real IRA man found guilty

Friday, October 21st 2011, 11:25
related countries: Lithuania

An Irish man accused of involvement in gun smuggling for the Real IRA in Lithuania has been found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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Westlife to split after 14 years

Wednesday, October 19th 2011, 18:43

Irish pop group Westlife announce they are to split "amicably" after 14 years, following a final tour.
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Anglo Irish Bank changes its name

Friday, October 14th 2011, 17:47

Anglo Irish Bank has changed its name to Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in what it calls a symbolically important move.
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OECD praises Irish spending cuts

Friday, October 14th 2011, 13:04

The Irish government has made "very sizeable" efforts to reduce its budget deficit, but risks remain, says a report.
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Republic of Ireland 2-1 Armenia

Tuesday, October 11th 2011, 19:53
related countries: Armenia

The Republic of Ireland secure a Euro 2012 play-off spot as they hold off Armenia in a tense final qualifier.
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Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers

Tuesday, October 11th 2011, 16:50
related countries: Armenia, Spain, United Kingdom

Scotland miss out on a Euro 2012 play-off place after being beaten by Spain, but the Republic of Ireland beat Russia to seal second place in Group B, while Wales see off Bulgaria and Italy stroll past Northern Ireland.
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Wales delight but heartbreak for England

Saturday, October 8th 2011, 16:41
related countries: France, United Kingdom

France beat England and Wales overpower Ireland on a dramatic day of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
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Wales into World Cup semi-final

Saturday, October 8th 2011, 13:49
related countries: United Kingdom

Wales are heading for their biggest game in 24 years after beating Ireland 22-10 in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
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Wales 22-10 Ireland

Saturday, October 8th 2011, 6:42
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Wellington

Wales reach the World Cup semi-finals for the second time as they crush Ireland's dream in Wellington with an impressive display.
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Live text - Ireland v Wales

Saturday, October 8th 2011, 4:28
related countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom
related places: Wellington

Wales beat Ireland 22-10 in their World Cup quarter-final at the Westpac stadium to make the tournament's last four for the first time in 24 years.
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Andorra 0-2 Rep of Ireland

Friday, October 7th 2011, 21:42
related countries: Andorra, Armenia

The Republic need just a draw against Armenia in their final qualifer to secure a Euro 2012 play-off spot after a comfortable 2-0 win over Andorra.
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Liam Adams to be extradited to NI

Monday, October 3rd 2011, 12:44
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Dublin

The brother of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams will be extradited to Northern Ireland to face 18 charges of sexually assaulting his daughter, a Dublin court rules.
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Live text - Ireland v Italy

Sunday, October 2nd 2011, 7:16
related countries: Italy

Ireland take on Italy in Dunedin with the winner reaching the quarter-finals and the losers going home.
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Tyndall's climate message, 150 years on

Wednesday, September 28th 2011, 15:02

Why isn't Irish greenhouse effect pioneer better appreciated?
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VIDEO: Seven in race for Ireland presidency

Wednesday, September 28th 2011, 13:04

Nominations to become the next Irish president have closed with seven candidates in the race.
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Seven in bid for Irish presidency

Wednesday, September 28th 2011, 5:34

Nominations for the Irish presidential election will close later with seven candidates in the race.
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Europe seal dramatic Solheim Cup

Sunday, September 25th 2011, 17:20

Europe clinch the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 win after a dramatic final day of singles matches in Ireland.
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Live text - Ireland v Russia

Sunday, September 25th 2011, 5:04
related countries: Russia

Ireland cruise to a 62-12 win against Russia to top pool C with a bonus-point victory in Rotorua.
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Death 'by spontaneous combustion'

Friday, September 23rd 2011, 21:12

A man who burned to death in his home died as a result of spontaneous combustion, an Irish coroner has ruled.
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Irish economy continues to grow

Thursday, September 22nd 2011, 11:16

The Irish Republic's economy grows for a second successive quarter, posting a 1.6% rise in GDP.
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Tinker Tailor tops UK box office

Tuesday, September 20th 2011, 11:31
related countries: United Kingdom

The new film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Gary Oldman, knocks The Inbetweeners off the top of the UK and Ireland box office.
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Tearful O'Gara signals retirement

Saturday, September 17th 2011, 22:23

Ireland's record points scorer Ronan O'Gara strongly hints that his 11-year international career will end after the World Cup.
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Australia 6-15 Ireland

Saturday, September 17th 2011, 10:32

Ireland produce the shock of the World Cup so far by beating Tri-Nations champions Australia in their Pool C match at Eden Park.
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