Eire – The Emerald Isle

Irish TimesWe're in it to win it - DoyleThe Press AssociationStriker Kevin Doyle insists it would be far from madness to consider the Republic of Ireland as potential Euro 2012 champions. The odds are heavily stacked against Giovanni Trapattoni's team as they attempt to fight their way out of a group which also ...Doyle pledges future to Wolves des […]

Northern Ireland policeman's widow decries prison terms for Continuity IRA ...The RepublicSHAWN POGATCHNIK AP DUBLIN — The widow of a Northern Ireland policeman killed by Irish Republican Army die-hards condemned the length of prison sentences imposed Monday on his murderers, saying they were too short to deter more attacks by IRA factions.and more » […]

Irish Olympic boxing team at London 2012Pro Boxing FansIreland's formidable reputation in pugilism spans the English-speaking world, with boxers of Hibernian descent making a splash far, far outside of the Emerald Isle. However, at the Olympics, it is just the fistic talent of the Republic of Ireland that ...and more » […]

Irish TimesIRISH REPUBLIC 31 May 2012 Ireland holds referendum of EU fiscal pactNewsAhead AgencyIreland votes on the European Fiscal Treaty on May 31, and the government's willingness to set the issue before the public is seen as its confidence in a Yes vote. The Irish Republic is expected to be the only European state to hold a referendum on ...Treaty […]