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Dublin needs aid, minister admits

Thursday, November 18th 2010, 21:23

The Irish Republic's Finance Minister says the country has nothing to be ashamed of on policy - but it now needs help.
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Irish Republic 'to get bail-out'

Thursday, November 18th 2010, 16:14

The governor of the Irish Central Bank says he expects the Irish Republic to accept a "very substantial loan" as part of an EU-backed bail-out.
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Fear of contagion

Thursday, November 18th 2010, 3:01
related countries: Portugal Portugal

Portuguese keep a close eye on Irish economic crisis
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Hague: UK willing to help Ireland

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 23:30
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Washington

Foreign Secretary William Hague has told the BBC's Matt Frei in Washington ''it is in our national interest to be helpful towards Ireland''.
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 22:16
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, United Kingdom United Kingdom

A soldier from 1st Battalion Irish Guards has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence announces.
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Republic of Ireland 1-2 Norway

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 21:45
related countries: Norway Norway

Erik Huseklepp strikes late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland before a sparse crowd in the Aviva Stadium.
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EU downplays Irish bail-out talks

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 16:21
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Brussels

European finance ministers say they did not hold detailed discussions on a potential bail-out for the Irish Republic at a meeting in Brussels.
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Ireland shocked by family murders

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 10:53

Harrowing details emerge in the Irish Republic about two multiple murder cases in which four children and two women died.
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Paddy Power outgrows home market

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 8:57
related places: Dublin

Irish bookies Paddy Power report double-digit growth outside its home market, while promising more jobs in Dublin.
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Ireland faces pressure in Brussels

Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 6:43
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Brussels

The Irish government has agreed to intensify negotiations over the economy as EU finance ministers meet in Brussels.
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Does Dublin need an EU bailout?

Tuesday, November 16th 2010, 14:32

The European Union is facing a "survival crisis" if the single currency fails because of the debt faced by some of the euro zone countries.
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Ireland denies bailout rumours

Monday, November 15th 2010, 23:02

Irish ministers have sought to reassure the EU they will not be looking for a bail-out to help them deal with the country's deficit.
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Will Ireland need a bail-out?

Monday, November 15th 2010, 22:51

The Irish government has sought to reassure the EU it will not need a bail-out to help reduce its deficit after announcing huge budget cuts.
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Irish resisting bail-out pressure

Monday, November 15th 2010, 17:43

The Irish Republic insists it does not need financial assistance from the EU amid speculation that a bail-out is increasingly likely.
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Adams 'to contest Irish election'

Sunday, November 14th 2010, 12:16

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is expected to announce later that he intends running for the Irish parliament in the next election.
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EU bail-out for Ireland?

Sunday, November 14th 2010, 2:55

The BBC has learned that Ireland, which is facing mounting concern about its economy, is in preliminary talks with European Union officials about possible financial support.
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Irish 'in bailout talks with EU'

Saturday, November 13th 2010, 21:56

The Irish Republic is in preliminary talks with eurozone officials for financial support, the BBC learns, but Dublin denies the report.
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Autumn rugby internationals as they happened

Saturday, November 13th 2010, 13:45
related countries: Australia Australia, Samoa Samoa, South Africa South Africa, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Cardiff, Dublin, Twickenham

Scotland take a 49-3 pasting from the All Blacks after England batter Australia 35-18, South Africa hold off Wales 29-25 and Ireland beat Samoa 20-10.
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G20 words calm Irish debt fears

Friday, November 12th 2010, 15:06

European leaders ease investors' fears that they would have to bear heavy losses if the Irish government defaults on its debts.
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EU to support Irish 'if needed'

Thursday, November 11th 2010, 23:55

The EU says it would offer support to the Irish Republic if needed - as concerns over the country's finances intensify.
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South Africa pick Steyn at centre

Tuesday, November 9th 2010, 13:53
related countries: South Africa South Africa, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Francois Steyn comes in at centre for South Africa against Wales in the only change from the starting XV that beat Ireland.
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EU visits Dublin as worries mount

Monday, November 8th 2010, 14:57
related places: Dublin

EU economy commissioner Olli Rehn is reviewing the Irish Republic's draconian draft budget as markets increasingly fear a default.
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Little to cheer about

Monday, November 8th 2010, 11:19

EU watching as Irish war on debt takes its toll
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Live - autumn internationals

Saturday, November 6th 2010, 13:44
related countries: Australia Australia, New Zealand New Zealand, South Africa South Africa, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Cardiff, Twickenham

World champions South Africa beat Ireland in Dublin, New Zealand beat England at Twickenham and Australia beat Wales in Cardiff.
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Irish announce record budget cuts

Thursday, November 4th 2010, 17:56

The Irish government announces it will make budget cuts worth 6bn euros next year in order to reduce its record deficit.
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Springboks hit by double injury

Monday, November 1st 2010, 13:58
related countries: South Africa South Africa, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Experienced flanker Schalk Burger and young centre Juan de Jongh are ruled out of South Africa's tour of Britain and Ireland with injuries.
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Take That reunion gigs sell out

Sunday, October 31st 2010, 13:32
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

All tickets for Take That's Progress reunion tour of the UK and Ireland are sold less than two days after being released, according to the official sale agencies, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.
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33,000 'ghost' houses in Republic

Thursday, October 21st 2010, 11:24

An audit by the Department of Environment in the Republic of Ireland shows 33,000 houses and apartments are lying empty.
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Two face court on terror charges

Sunday, October 10th 2010, 22:10
related places: Dublin

Two men appear in court in Dublin charged in connection with a series of raids by police investigating dissident republican activity.
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Fitch in Irish rating downgrade

Wednesday, October 6th 2010, 15:10

Credit ratings agency Fitch downgrades the Irish Republic's credit rating because of the soaring cost of its banking bail-out.
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Moody's considers Irish downgrade

Tuesday, October 5th 2010, 9:33

Credit ratings agency Moody's says it is considering downgrading the Irish Republic's sovereign bond rating.
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Bank cuts Irish growth forecast

Monday, October 4th 2010, 12:08

The Irish Republic's economy will grow by only 0.2% this year, the country's central bank predicts, which is below the government's forecast.
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Cost of Irish bank support rises

Thursday, September 30th 2010, 6:31

The Irish central bank says that propping up Anglo Irish Bank will cost the country up to 34bn euros in a worse-case scenario.
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Irish debt yields hit new record

Wednesday, September 29th 2010, 11:21

The cost of servicing Irish debt has hit a new record, despite data showing the first fall in unemployment since February.
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Fears of 'double dip' in Ireland

Monday, September 27th 2010, 22:07

Problems are still mounting for the Irish economy, with many forecasters fearing the prospect of a double dip recession. Robert Peston has been to Ireland to assess whether it can get its finances back on track.
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Irish bank debts 'to be honoured'

Monday, September 27th 2010, 10:59

The Irish Republic must "honour its obligations" to global lenders, Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan says.
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Irish terrorism threat 'worrying'

Saturday, September 25th 2010, 4:11
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson describes the raising of the threat level from dissident republicans as worrying.
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Irish terror threat level raised

Friday, September 24th 2010, 23:17

The threat level to Britain from Irish-related terrorism is raised from moderate to substantial, as it is published for the first time.
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Irish economy contracts by 1.2%

Thursday, September 23rd 2010, 12:57

The Irish Republic's economy shrank by 1.2% in the second quarter of this year, surprising analysts who had expected it to grow.
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Irish auction raises 1.5bn euros

Tuesday, September 21st 2010, 10:56

The Irish Republic raises 1.5bn euros ($1.96bn; £1.26bn) through a bond auction, seen as a test of investor confidence.
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Irish censors ban 1978 horror DVD

Tuesday, September 21st 2010, 9:24

The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) blocks the sale of the DVD I Spit on Your Grave, starring Buster Keaton's granddaughter Camille Keaton.
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Script score fresh chart success

Sunday, September 19th 2010, 18:00
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Irish threesome The Script enter the UK album chart at number one, repeating the performance of their 2008 debut collection.
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