Tag: Ireland
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…