Ireland

All Blacks outclass Ireland

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:46:22 GMT

Ireland were swatted aside with ease as New Zealand completed the second leg of their Grand Slam tour with a comfortable victory.

Richards scores hat-trick as Ireland shock Samoa

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:22:54 GMT

Ireland have sprung a surprise at the Rugby League World Cup by beating Samoa 34-16 in Sydney.

Acclaimed film is released

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:53:16 GMT

Steve McQueen's directorial debut Hunger is getting rave reviews.

Sports News (Morning)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:12:19 GMT

Ferguson ready for Celtic - Van Persie relishing Turkish battle - Ireland denies Newcastle victory

Sports News (Morning) for October 16th, 2008

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:08:19 GMT

England beat Belarus - Gillett considers Montreal takeover - Ballesteros 'stable' after operation.

Oasis to play Slane Castle gig

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:03:05 GMT

Oasis have confirmed plans to play at Slane Castle in Ireland next summer.

Sports News

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:55:53 GMT

Boyd quits Scotland - Terry targets Belarus comeback - Toshack wants better performance against Germany.

Sports News (Morning) for October 12th, 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:30:31 GMT

England impress under Capello - Scotland held to goalless draw - Heineken Cup clashes heat up

World News (Morning) for October 6th, 2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:44:21 GMT

Germany bank bailout - Nikkei hits four year low - Palin defends 'terrorist' claim

Controversial Irish banking Bill passed

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:47:28 GMT

A controversial 400 billion euro (?318bn) deal to guarantee the future of Ireland's banking sector is due to be signed into law.

Seized arsenal large enough to start war

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:06:04 GMT

A massive arsenal of weapons and ammunition destined for criminal gangs across Ireland was large enough to start a war.

Friends bid farewell to Drew

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:18:25 GMT

Musicians and friends have paid their respects to The Dubliners musician Ronnie Drew at a funeral service in Ireland.

World news - Saturday 2nd August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:16:34 GMT

UK police to fly to Antigua - Ireland floods cause severe damage - German man's amazing transplant

Brown: 'Treaty ratification after ruling'

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:41:06 GMT

Ireland has until October to "find a way forward" over the EU treaty as Britain waits for a judicial review.

Cowen calls for 'viable' Treaty solution

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:58:07 GMT

Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen has called for a Lisbon Treaty solution which is "viable" for both Ireland and the rest of the EU.

Britain ratifies Lisbon Treaty

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:26:46 GMT

Britain has become the first country to ratify the Lisbon Treaty after voters in Ireland rejected it.

EU analyses Ireland's 'No' vote

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:34:57 GMT

The European Union is beginning its analysis of the impact of Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.

'Abandon treaty' calls dismissed

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:19:09 GMT

The Government has dismissed calls to abandon the EU's Lisbon Treaty following its defeat in the Irish referendum.

Ireland rejects Lisbon Treaty

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:44:32 GMT

Ireland has plunged the European Union into chaos by rejecting the Lisbon Treaty.

Treaty success hinges on Ireland

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:40:22 GMT

The result of Ireland's Lisbon Treaty referendum will have implications for the wider European Union.

World News (Evening) for June 12th, 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:26:41 GMT

US defends fatal airstrike - Ireland votes on EU Treaty - Election observers arrive in Zimbabwe

World News (Morning) for June 12th, 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:14:08 GMT

Sudan plane crash victims buried - Pakistan condemns US attack - Former king leaves Nepal palace

ABs too tough for Ireland

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:01:22 GMT

The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 21-11 at a rain-soaked match in Wellington.

Birdman 'sets flight record'

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:23:06 GMT

A stuntman in a wingsuit has made a "record-breaking" 11-mile unaided flight over the west coast of Ireland.

Ireland confirm Kidney as coach

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:36:24 GMT

Declan Kidney will replace Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland rugby coach after the summer tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Ahern's last day in office

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:26:03 GMT

Irish Premier Bertie Ahern is set to officially step down after 11 years as Taoiseach.

Wrong kidney removed from child

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:44:57 GMT

The largest children's hospital in Ireland has admitted removing the wrong kidney from a child during surgery.

Ireland to decide O'Sullivan's fate

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:28:54 GMT

Eddie O'Sullivan's inevitable departure will dominate proceedings when the Irish Rugby Football Union meet their stricken coach.

Cipriani: 'I can't fill Jonny's shoes'

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:16:25 GMT

Danny Cipriani will not try to emulate Jonny Wilkinson when he plays at fly-half for England against Ireland.

Wales continue Grand Slam march

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:39:40 GMT

Ireland go into the Six Nations clash with unbeaten Wales at Croke Park as bookies favourites.

Ireland enters Turkey in Eurovision

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:34:03 GMT

It's bound to ruffle a few feathers across the continent...Ireland's entering a turkey into Eurovision. Dustin the Turkey won the public v

Sport (Lunchtime) for February 24th, 2008

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:09:11 GMT

Tottenham play Chelsea in Carling Cup final - Premier League fixtures and results - Wenger hits out at Martin tackle.

Ireland defeat Scots in Six Nations

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:14:28 GMT

Geordan Murphy was delighted to mark his return to the Ireland side with a stunning performance.

O'Sullivan's Ireland 'retain belief'

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:48:14 GMT

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan insists his side's self-belief remains intact as they prepare for their clash with France.

Sport (Morning) for February 06th, 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:05:27 GMT

Fabio leads England for first time - Wales, Northen Ireland and Ireland all in friendly action - Brian Ashton to name starting 15

Ireland start with a win

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:37:23 GMT

Ireland have begun their Six Nations campaign with victory beating Italy 16-11 at Croke Park.

Ireland 'friendliest country in the world'

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:20:35 GMT

Ireland is the world's friendliest country, according to the Lonely Planet travel guide.

Irish boss vows to fight on

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:30:11 GMT

Eddie O'Sullivan is vowing to fight on despite Ireland crashing out of the World Cup at the pool stage for the first time.

Mums-to-be 'admitted' to Dublin hotel

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:25:24 GMT

Patients representatives have slammed a top Irish maternity hospital for renting hotel rooms for pregnant women because of a lack of beds.

Noon ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:45:21 GMT

England centre Jamie Noon has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup due to a knee ligament injury.

Ireland scrape victory over Georgia

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:57:09 GMT

Ireland have just managed to beat Georgia 14-10 in their World Cup Pool D match.

Ireland hold off Namibia challenge

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:44:38 GMT

Ireland survived a second-half fightback to beat Namibia 32-17 in their Group D match at the Rugby World Cup.

World Cup: France look to bounce back

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:24:18 GMT

Bernard Laporte has insisted that France can "still play a key role" in the World Cup despite their shock defeat against Argentina.

Focus on World Cup matches

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:47:49 GMT

England's rugby stars must forget about their slump in the rankings ahead of the opening match of their World Cup defence against the USA.

Profit boost for Paddy Power

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:32:20 GMT

Bookmaker Paddy Power has seen a boost in profits after a poor run of results for punters.

O'Driscoll to miss World Cup opener

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:20:09 GMT

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of the opening Rugby World Cup match against Namibia.

St Patrick's Day to be moved in 2008

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:23:05 GMT

The Catholic Church will move St Patrick's Day 2008 after discovering it clashes with a key day in the Church's calendar.

Ireland: Britons held over massive drugs haul

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:24:30 GMT

Two British men are being held by Irish police after the seizure of what could be the country's biggest single drugs haul.

Pregnant Irish teen wins abortion battle

Wed, 09 May 2007 14:20:47 GMT

An Irish teenager who has fought an ongoing battle to come to Britain for an abortion has been granted permission to travel.

Ireland to go to the polls

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:52:22 GMT

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has called a parliamentary election for May 24.

Baldwin tried to quit acting over daughter debacle

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:31:11 GMT

An apologetic Alec Baldwin revealed tried to quit acting to devote more time to the issue of "parental alienation."

Baldwin tried to quit acting over daughter debacle

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:31:58 GMT

An apologetic Alec Baldwin revealed tried to quit acting to devote more time to the issue of "parental alienation."

Basinger gets daughter bodyguard

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:37:09 GMT

Kim Basinger has hired a bodyguard for her daughter after an angry voicemail sent by her father, Alec Baldwin, was made public.

Pakistan investigators clear team

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:38:25 GMT

An internal investigation of Pakistani cricket has found no evidence of match fixing or player involvement in death of coach Bob Woolmer.

Baldwin apologises over voicemail

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:02:39 GMT

Actor Alec Baldwin has apologised for sending an angry voicemail to his daughter in which he called her "a rude, thoughtless little pig".

Ireland end World Cup with loss

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:29:52 GMT

Ireland bowed out of the cricket World Cup with an eight wicket loss to Sri Lanka.

England fall in Fifa rankings

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:08:35 GMT

England have slipped two places to eighth in Fifa's latest world rankings after Steve McClaren's men were held to a 0-0 draw in Israel.

Ireland end Bangladesh hopes

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:21:49 GMT

Ireland ended Bangladesh's slim World Cup semi-final hopes after the debutants clocked up a 74-run victory in their Super Eights match.

Date set for Woolmer inquest

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:41:34 GMT

An inquest into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will be held in Jamaica on April 23.

Ireland beaten by South Africa

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:24:28 GMT

South Africa have beaten Ireland by seven wickets in their Super Eight match at the Cricket World Cup.

Lacklustre England beat Ireland

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:41:16 GMT

England struggled to a 48-run victory over Ireland in their first Super 8 game in Guyana.

Joyce defends England World Cup tactics

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:07:00 GMT

Batsman Ed Joyce has defended England's back-to-basics tactics for the World Cup ahead of their clash with Ireland in the Super Eights.

Ireland beat Wales 1-0

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:21:09 GMT

Republic of Ireland have beaten Wales Croke Park one-nil, ending qualification hopes for John Toshack's team.

Ireland beat Wales in historic Croke Park clash

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:43:19 GMT

The Republic of Ireland beat Wales 1-0 in their historic first football international at Croke Park thanks to Steven Ireland's sole strike

West Indies beat Ireland

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:03:22 GMT

World Cup hosts West Indies beat Ireland by eight wickets in the final Group D match at Sabina Park.

West Indies beat Ireland

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:03:08 GMT

World Cup hosts West Indies beat Ireland by eight wickets in the final Group D match at Sabina Park.

Minute's silence for Woolmer

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:28:58 GMT

Pakistan and Zimbabwe have observed a minute's silence ahead of their World Cup cricket match following the death of Bob Woolmer.

Pakistan crash out of World Cup

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:45:34 GMT

Pakistan cricket fans are reeling from their team's three-wicket loss against Ireland in the World Cup.

France win the Six Nations

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:24:02 GMT

France crushed Scotland 46-19 at the Stade de France to seal the RBS Six Nations title.

Multicultural St Patrick's Day parade

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:13:25 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of people thronged the streets of the Irish capital for the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Ireland tie on World Cup debut

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:38:23 GMT

Ireland's first-ever World Cup match has ended in a tie against Zimbabwe in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ireland beat Scots to claim Triple Crown

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:56:36 GMT

Scotland were commiserating after suffering a 19-18 defeat at the hands of Ireland at Murrayfield. The win gave the Irish the Triple Crown

Unionists hold the majority

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:34:01 GMT

Unionists will hold a majority in the next Northern Ireland Executive if power-sharing returns later this month.

Ireland romp to record victory

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:56:17 GMT

England's RBS 6 Nations title hopes have been dealt a humiliating blow after being crushed in record fashion at Croke Park. (Pic: Reuters)

Robinson out of Ireland match

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:27:53 GMT

Jason Robinson will miss England's Six Nations match against Ireland at Croke Park.

Robinson and Wilkinson doubts

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:30:13 GMT

Jason Robinson and Jonny Wilkinson could miss England's Six Nations match against Ireland at Croke Park.

'Wilkinson fit for England duty'

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:22:01 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for England's trip to Ireland after "bumps, bruises and strains" kept him out of Newcastle's defeat at Bristol

Ashton bids to avoid club v country row

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:28:47 GMT

England boss Brian Ashton hopes naming his 22 ahead of schedule for the Six Nations clash in Ireland will avoid a club versus country row.