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Ireland`s former richest person declared bankrupt

Ireland`s former richest person declared bankrupt


Tycoon Sean Quinn, a famed entrepreneur who was once rated Ireland`s richest person was declared ban...
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UK-Ireland sign pact on illegal immigration

UK-Ireland sign pact on illegal immigration


The agreement outlines work being taken on by both countries to prevent abuses of the Common Travel...
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Ireland calls on Israel to free activists

Ireland calls on Israel to free activists


International activists were captured while attempting to breach Israel`s blockade of the Gaza Strip...
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Ireland to close embassies to Vatican, 2 others

Ireland to close embassies to Vatican, 2 others


Ireland denied that its deteriorating ties with the Catholic Church played a role in its choice of c...
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Higgins elected ninth Irish president

Higgins elected ninth Irish president


Irish poet and human rights activist Michael D Higgins was officially confirmed as his country`s n...
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Bomb explodes at Northern Ireland office

Bomb explodes at Northern Ireland office


Some Irish nationalists have opposed the awarding of the title UK City of Culture to Londonderry for...
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Relic with part of Jesus` cross stolen in Ireland

Relic with part of Jesus` cross stolen in Ireland


The relic containing two crosses and two dark stones, has been an object of devotion since around ...
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Ex-IRA guerrilla McGuinness to run for Irish president

Ex-IRA guerrilla McGuinness to run for Irish president


Martin McGuinness` journey from guerrilla commander to mainstream politician took a new turn on Frid...
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Tropical storm Katia slams into Ireland, Britain

Tropical storm Katia slams into Ireland, Britain


Most ferry services between Ireland and Britain were cancelled, and fishing boats were warned to hea...
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Vatican rejects Irish criticism over sex abuse

Vatican rejects Irish criticism over sex abuse


The Vatican has vigorously rejected accusations it sabotaged efforts by Irish bishops to report prie...
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N Ireland police attacked by Catholic rioters

N Ireland police attacked by Catholic rioters


The violence follows a peaceful parade by a Protestant brotherhood called Apprentice Boys of Derry.
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Facebook shuts page threatening N Ireland police


Facebook has closed a social networking page that encouraged Irish republicans to post pictures an...
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Vatican recalls envoy to Ireland amid abuse uproar

Vatican recalls envoy to Ireland amid abuse uproar


The Vatican acknowledged that the recall of ambassador was a measure rarely adopted by the Holy See.
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Ireland condemns Vatican role in abuse cover-ups

Ireland condemns Vatican role in abuse cover-ups


Irish PM said the church`s leaders repeatedly defended their institutions at expense of children.
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Police arrest 27 after Belfast riots

Police arrest 27 after Belfast riots


The rioting followed a protest march held to coincide with marches by the Protestant Orange orders.
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Irish summon Vatican diplomat over abuse cover-up

Irish summon Vatican diplomat over abuse cover-up


A report focuses on 19 priests who allegedly abused children during a period from Jan 1996-Feb 2009.
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Belfast police, Catholics clash at end of parades

Belfast police, Catholics clash at end of parades


Catholic youths lashed out at police both before and after the marches by the Orange Order.
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Polar bears ancestors originated in Ireland

Polar bears ancestors originated in Ireland


The overlaps then led to hybridisation, or interbreeding, which is an event that caused maternal DNA...
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Police avert further Belfast clashes

Police avert further Belfast clashes


Around 200 rioters faced off near the Catholic enclave in mainly Protestant east Belfast.
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Sectarian violence erupts in Northern Ireland

Sectarian violence erupts in Northern Ireland


Riots broke out between Protestants and Catholics in Belfast for a second successive night on Tuesda...
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Obama`s limousine can move on with tyres blown off

Obama`s limousine can move on with tyres blown off


The armour-plated car is fitted with every conceivable defence mechanism.
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Bomb in Northern Ireland city raises tensions

Bomb in Northern Ireland city raises tensions


A bomb exploded at a bank in Northern Ireland but caused no injuries.
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Ex-Irish premier Garret FitzGerald dead at age 85

Ex-Irish premier Garret FitzGerald dead at age 85


Garret FitzGerald was prime minister in Ireland from 1981 to 1987.
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Britain`s Queen honours Irish war dead

Britain`s Queen honours Irish war dead


Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath to remember Irish soldiers killed in WWI.
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British queen makes historic peace trip to Ireland

British queen makes historic peace trip to Ireland


This is the first visit by a British monarch to the Irish republic ever.
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Lockdown for Queen Elizabeth`s landmark Ireland visit

Lockdown for Queen Elizabeth`s landmark Ireland visit


Queen Elizabeth II will start her historic 4-day state visit to Ireland Tuesday.
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Security in place ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s Irish visit

Security in place ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s Irish visit


Encouraged by the largely successful peace process in Northern Ireland, which has made her sensitive...
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British PM to join Queen on historic Irish visit

British PM to join Queen on historic Irish visit


UK PM`s visit will coincide with a historic state visit by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Northern Ireland on Easter terror alert

Northern Ireland on Easter terror alert


Northern Ireland`s police have warned the public to be extra vigilant.
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Queen Elizabeth to visit Ireland May 17-20

Queen Elizabeth to visit Ireland May 17-20


It will be the first state visit by a British monarch since 1922.
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Northern Ireland policeman killed in car bomb attack

Northern Ireland policeman killed in car bomb attack


British Prime Minister David Cameron said he utterly condemned the murder.
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Ireland`s main parties form new coalition government

Ireland`s main parties form new coalition government


Ireland`s two largest parties agreed to a deal to ease the terms of it`s economic meltdown.
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Queen to make first-ever state visit to Ireland

Queen to make first-ever state visit to Ireland


Queen Elizabeth II will visit to the Republic of Ireland later this year, the first ruling British ...
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Talks to form new Irish government to start on Monday

Talks to form new Irish government to start on Monday


Ireland`s Fine Gael party emerges as the biggest party in historic elections.
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Ireland`s new leader vows to hit ground running

Ireland`s new leader vows to hit ground running


Fine Gael party sweeps to power in elections dominated by economic woes.
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Ireland`s Fine Gael gets 36.1% of vote: Exit poll

Ireland`s Fine Gael gets 36.1% of vote: Exit poll


State media reported predictions of a turnout of around 70 percent in polls.
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Indebted Irish take revenge in crisis poll

Indebted Irish take revenge in crisis poll


Irish voters are set to oust govt in polls dominated by economy collapse.
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Six dead in plane crash at Ireland airport

Six dead in plane crash at Ireland airport


A commuter plane crashed and burst into flames as it tried to land at Cork airport in South Ireland.
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`Last` Bloody Sunday march in Northern Ireland town

`Last` Bloody Sunday march in Northern Ireland town


British Army shot dead 13 people taking part in a civil rights march in 1972.
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Ireland`s political parties hold crisis talks

Ireland`s political parties hold crisis talks


Ireland`s opposition demanded for a key finance bill and set a new election date.
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Pressure mounts in Ireland for snap election

Pressure mounts in Ireland for snap election


Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to replace Cowen as Fianna Fail.
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Four-way fight after Irish PM quits as party leader

Four-way fight after Irish PM quits as party leader


Four candidates launched a battle to lead Ireland`s governing party after troubled PM quit post.
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Four Irish cabinet ministers quit: Reports

Four Irish cabinet ministers quit: Reports


The exodus leaves Irish cabinet missing more than a quarter of its members.
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Irish PM Cowen wins confidence vote

Irish PM Cowen wins confidence vote


Irish PM Brian Cowen`s ruling party says their leader has won a confidence vote of lawmakers and wil...
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Irish premier won`t quit over Ireland debt crisis

Irish premier won`t quit over Ireland debt crisis


Cowen said he was confident of winning the secret-ballot vote.
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Northern Ireland water chief quits after huge supply cuts

Northern Ireland water chief quits after huge supply cuts


The collapse of water system was acutely embarrassing for Northern Ireland.
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Former Irish PM Ahern quits politics

Former Irish PM Ahern quits politics


Bertie Ahern was Ireland`s prime minister from June 1997 until May 2008.
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Burst pipes cut water supply in Northern Ireland

Burst pipes cut water supply in Northern Ireland


Doctors warned the continued shortages could spark a public health crisis.
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Europe rights court faults Ireland on abortion ban

Europe rights court faults Ireland on abortion ban


Ireland had stopped a Lithuanian cancer sufferer from terminating pregnancy.
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