Eire – The Emerald Isle

Loophole in Irish law allows priests to remain silent over abuseBelfast TelegraphA 70-year-old law in the Republic of Ireland allows priests to stay silent on allegations of sex abuse they may hear outside the protected environment of the confessional, it has been revealed. It means children could still be at risk from paedophiles ... […]

McLoughlin receives Ireland callYahoo! Eurosport UKMK Dons goalkeeper Ian McLoughlin has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their forthcoming UEFA Euro 2013 qualifier against Italy. Ireland face Denmark in a friendly on May 28 before hosting the Italians at the Showgrounds in ...and more » […]

Three reasons why Republic of Ireland will be Hull City fans' second choice at ...This is Hull and East RidingThe omission of Paul McShane from Republic of Ireland's 23-man squad saw to that, but among Giovanni Trapattoni's ranks due to assemble for a training camp on Monday, there is still cause for significant interest from East Yorkshire. […]

Daily BeastAnti-Monarchists Gear Up For Busy SummerDaily Beast£200m would buy many thousands of nurses or police officers. The president of the Republic of Ireland costs about £2 – £3m a year.” Republic refuse to accept that the monarchy is, in itself, a tourist attraction. Their website argues that, ...and more » […]