Tag: Ireland
Ronaldo sees Red as Ireland shock Portugal in Dublin
Ireland took the lead in the 17th minute when Liam Scales lifted a perfect pass toward Parrott, who climbed highest…
Portugal edge past stubborn Ireland with late Neves strike in Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo, earning another cap for his country, endured a frustrating night. The veteran forward missed a penalty in the…
Israel recalls envoys from Norway, Ireland over Palestine recognition
I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries’…
UK, Ireland to host Euro 2028 as Turkey withdraws bid
Turkey, which had previously bid unsuccessfully to host every Euro since 2008, initially positioned itself as a candidate for both…
Super Falcons advance to knockout stage after stalemate with Ireland
Goalmouth action was certainly at a premium before the break, but with Nigeria looking fairly comfortable in the group’s second…
Biden to visit ancestoral home in Ireland
It is also believed that Biden will make a private visit to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar which is…
Trump extends travel ban to UK, Ireland
The United Kingdom and Ireland are no more exempted from the 30-day European flight ban imposed by US President Donald…
Ireland woos more Nigerians
No fewer than 500 young Nigerians are expected to be admitted into the different Irish educational institutions in the next…
Pope arrives Ireland for historic visit
Pope Francis touched down in Dublin on Saturday for a historic two-day visit to Ireland, where the Catholic Church is…
Abortion referendum voting kicks off in Ireland
Voting for a referendum on whether abortions should be legalised or not in Ireland kicked off across the country on…
Thousands Rally Against Irish Abortion Laws
10,000 people rallied in Dublin on Saturday against Irish government plans to ease some of the world’s most restrictive abortion…
Britain drafts Army to Ireland over snow storms
Snow storms shut most of Ireland on Friday and forced Britain to call in the army to battle some of…
2 dogs kill pensioner in Ireland
A female pensioner has reportedly been mauled to death by two dogs at her relative’s home in Galway, Ireland.
Ireland court releases Congo plane grounded in debt row
Reuters – An airplane belonging to Democratic Republic of Congo’s new national carrier was released by an Irish court on…
Ireland to accept 4,000 refugees – Justice Minister
Irish Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald confirmed that they would accept 4,000 refugees with the first arriving in the next few…
Ireland expected to allow gay marriage after historic vote
Ireland appeared to have voted to allow gay marriage Saturday in a historic referendum which would see the largely Catholic…
Dublin: Thousands protest increase in water charge
Thousands took to the streets of Dublin on Saturday in the latest mass protest against new water charges which have…
Ireland plans gay marriage referendum on May 22
Ireland is planning to hold a historic referendum on lifting a ban on same-sex marriage on May 22, Irish Prime…
Ireland delighted at Germany draw
Martin O’Neill praised Ireland’s never-say-die spirit after John O’Shea celebrated his 100th cap with a dramatic equaliser to seal a…
Ireland begins qualifiers with a win
Everton winger Aiden McGeady got the Republic of Ireland’s Euro bid off to a flying start with a 2-1 win…
Dead Irishman tests negative for Ebola
A man who died in Ireland shortly after returning from Sierra Leone has tested negative for the Ebola virus, health…
O’Neil wants clarity over Keane job
Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has said he will not stand in the way of his assistant Roy Keane taking on…
Returning Ronaldo leads Portugal to big win
Cristiano Ronaldo had a hand in a goal and hit a post on his return as Portugal concluded their World…
Dublin announces full probe into Catholic baby homes
The Irish government said on Tuesday it would launch a full-scale investigation into controversial Catholic homes for unmarried mothers, following…
Duff signs one-year deal with Melbourne City
Former Fulham winger Damien Duff is set to join Melbourne City for Australia’s A-League next season, the club said Tuesday,…
Olympics: Nigerian Boxer, Muideen Beaten
Nigerian boxer Akanji Muideen looked pitiable Saturday night as he was beaten by Irish man O’Neill Darren in a boxing…
Day 3: Euro 2012 Round Up
Italy showed great character after a traumatic run-in to Euro 2012 by holding defending champions Spain to a 1-1 draw…
Countdown To Euro 2012: ‘No Fears Over Given’s Injury’
The Football Association of Ireland, FAI are insisting that Shay Given is not a doubt for Euro 2012 despite the…