http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/IrelandFind stories, videos, and photos about Ireland from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:28:54 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Ireland14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Ireland from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/24/nireland.attacks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/24/nireland.attacks/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo men face a court hearing in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after being charged with attempted murder and other counts in connection with what police called a foiled terrorist attack, police announced.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/11/15/rugby.ireland.australia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/11/15/rugby.ireland.australia/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland snatched a 20-20 draw at home to Australia as captain Brian O'Driscoll celebrated his 100th rugby international appearance with the match-saving try in Dublin on Sunday.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/16/northern.ireland.blast/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/16/northern.ireland.blast/index.html#cnnSTCTextAuthorities in Northern Ireland said Friday they were investigating an explosion in east Belfast that injured one woman.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/10/07/ireland.pubs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/10/07/ireland.pubs/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn the west of Ireland, the local pub is much more than a place to have a pint. It's a traditional music venue, gossip headquarters, emergency grocery, unofficial tourist office, and, of course, emotional and spiritual retreat. Here are our favorites, in order from the Burren all the way up to Sligo.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/03/ireland.vote/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/03/ireland.vote/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland has voted in favor of the Lisbon Treaty, which would modernize the structure of the European Union, according to official government results released Saturday.Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/25/golf.vivendi.britain.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/25/golf.vivendi.britain.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTextGreat Britain and Ireland have extended their lead over Continental Europe to 6-4 on a sun-kissed second day at the Vivendi Trophy, Paris on Friday.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/09/09/nireland.bomb/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/09/09/nireland.bomb/index.html#cnnSTCTextPolice in Northern Ireland were investigating Wednesday after "reckless criminal terrorists" planted a 600-pound bomb along a country road.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/13/driving.great.britain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/13/driving.great.britain/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you're totally free, going where you want, when you want.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/02/06/irpt.ireland.favorites/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/02/06/irpt.ireland.favorites/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's friendly, helpful locals get high marks from visitors. Add dazzling scenery, rich history and a few hearty pints of stout, and you have a perfect trip to Ireland, according to a handful of iReporters.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:26:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/08/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/08/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar rallied against the euro, as a credit downgrade for Ireland pushed the euro lower, and was mixed against other major currencies.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/08/cricket.world.twenty.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/08/cricket.world.twenty.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland reached the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20 with a six-wicket win over Group A rivals Bangladesh at Nottingham's Trent Bridge after reaching their 138-run target with 10 balls to spare.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/05/20/ireland.catholic.report.abuse/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/05/20/ireland.catholic.report.abuse/index.html#cnnSTCTextThousands of children suffered sexual abuse, beatings, malnutrition and emotional abuse for decades in the Irish institutions where they were raised, an Irish government commission said Wednesday.Wed, 20 May 2009 20:16:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/13/news/international/tully_ireland.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/13/news/international/tully_ireland.fortune/index.htmLounging amid the bruised plastic furniture and polyester carpeting at his dilapidated offices at Dublin Airport, Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, is ebullient about his low-cost carrier's prospects: "We'll mop the floor with every airline in Europe!"Thu, 14 May 2009 13:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/21/rugby.lions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/21/rugby.lions/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's Paul O'Connell will captain the British Lions for their 10-match tour of South Africa starting at the end of May, coach Ian McGeechan announced on Tuesday.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/03/24/dingle.peninsula.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/03/24/dingle.peninsula.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextBe forewarned, Ireland is seductive. Traditions are strong and stress is a foreign word. I fell in love with the friendliest land this side of Sicily. It all happened in a Gaeltacht.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/21/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/21/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's national rugby team defeated defending champion Wales on Saturday, winning the annual Six Nations Championship and capturing Ireland's first Grand Slam victory in 61 years.Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/17/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/17/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland have made three changes for Saturday's crucial Six Nations rugby finale against Wales -- as they attempt to win a first Grand Slam since 1948.Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/14/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/03/14/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland recovered from trailing at half-time to defeat Scotland 22-15 at Murrayfield and remain on course for their first Grand Slam since 1948 -- a feat that will be achieved if they avoid defeat in their final match against Six Nations champions Wales in Cardiff next weekend.Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/11/northern.ireland.violence.vigils/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/11/northern.ireland.violence.vigils/index.html#cnnSTCTextThousands of people in Northern Ireland protested Wednesday against the killing of two soldiers and a policeman, reportedly by paramilitaries who want the province to leave the United Kingdom and become part of the Republic of Ireland.Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/02/21/ireland.economy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/02/21/ireland.economy/index.html#cnnSTCTextHundreds of thousands of workers filled the streets of Dublin on Saturday to protest the government response to Ireland's economic downturn.Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:44:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/15/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/15/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's bid for the Six Nations rugby title gathered further momentum with a scrappy 38-9 victory against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio, Rome on Sunday.Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/11/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/11/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland have named an unchanged line-up for their Six Nations rugby clash against Italy in Rome on Sunday.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:55:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland beat France 30-21 in an enthralling Six Nations rugby opener at Croke Park, Dublin, to underline their status as genuine title contenders.Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/12/17/dingle.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/12/17/dingle.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextFewer tourists and relatively warm temperatures may be reason enough to put Ireland on your list of winter travel destinations, especially Dingle Peninsula, once ranked by National Geographic Traveler as "the most beautiful place on Earth."Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:44:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/09/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/09/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Republic of Ireland has put 45 cattle farms under restrictions amid concerns that dangerous chemicals could have contaminated beef in addition to pork.Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/08/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/08/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTextPolice are investigating how pork from 10 Irish farms became contaminated with dioxins, forcing Dublin to recall all pork products from pigs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/08/food.scares.pork/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/08/food.scares.pork/index.html#cnnSTCTextAnother red flag is being waved over dinner tables this week with warnings from the Irish government not to eat its pork products.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/07/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/07/ireland.pork.dioxin.scare/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Irish government ordered a recall Saturday of all pork products linked to pigs slaughtered in Ireland, after laboratory tests found the presence of dioxins in animal feed and pork fat samples.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:31:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/06/ireland.recall/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/06/ireland.recall/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Irish government ordered a recall Saturday of all pork products linked to pigs slaughtered in Ireland, after laboratory tests found the presence of dioxins in animal feed and pork fat samples.Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:06:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853128,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853128,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIreland is seeing an unprecedented boom in Irish language education, but how does the nation's embrace of this old tradition square with its newfound multiculturalism?Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/06/12/ireland.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/06/12/ireland.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTextVoters in Ireland are going to the polls Thursday to vote on a proposed treaty that is meant to streamline the enlarged European Union.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1813784,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1813784,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIreland's voters were deciding whether to support the European Union reform treaty in a referendum being watched closely across the continentThu, 12 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/04/16/trapatoni.ireland/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/04/16/trapatoni.ireland/index.htmlWhen Brian Kerr's contract as Republic of Ireland manager was not renewed in October 2005, the FA chief executive John Delaney promised a "world-class replacement." What they got in January '06 was the country's most-capped player, Steve Staunton, who at the time was coaching the reserves of English lower-league side Walsall.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:14:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1727366,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1727366,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe transformation in his country that Bertie Ahern presided over may have, in the end, helped bring about his downfallWed, 02 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/01/18/england.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/01/18/england.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextJolly olde England and the Emerald Isle of Ireland continue to enchant and entice, even with the pound whomping the dollar nearly two to one. Here's what to expect if you visit in 2008.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/18/rugby.hernandez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/18/rugby.hernandez/index.html#cnnSTCTextArgentina fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez expects to be fit for the potential Rugby World Cup Pool D decider against Ireland a week on Sunday. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/09/08/walker.mcillroy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/09/08/walker.mcillroy/index.html#cnnSTCTextGreat Britain and Ireland staged a late fightback to tie the United States at six points apiece after the first day of the Walker Cup at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland.Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/29/rugby.ireland.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/29/rugby.ireland.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has been given a contract extension until 2012, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Wednesday.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/25/rugby.ireland.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/25/rugby.ireland.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland stumbled to a 23-20 win over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up match on Friday after a disputed last-minute try by flyhalf Ronan O'Gara.Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/24/ireland.friendly/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/24/ireland.friendly/index.htmlKevin Doyle's headed equalizer on the stroke of halftime saw Ireland draw 1-1 with Ecuador in a friendly international in New Jersey on Wednesday night.Thu, 24 May 2007 09:40:00 EDThttp://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/article/0,28136,1623618,00.htmlhttp://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/article/0,28136,1623618,00.htmlTom Coyne, author of Paper Tiger, is making his way across Ireland on foot this summer, playing every links golf course in the country. In Fall 2008, he'll publish a book about his adventures, A Course Called Ireland. In the meantime, he'll be writing a travel journal for GOLF.com. This is the third installment; the entire journal is here.Mon, 21 May 2007 18:51:00 EDThttp://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/article/0,28136,1618038,00.htmlhttp://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/article/0,28136,1618038,00.htmlTom Coyne is making his way across Ireland on foot this summer, playing every links golf course in the country. In Fall 2008, he'll publish a book about his adventures, A Course Called Ireland. In the meantime, he'll be writing a travel journal for GOLF.com. This is the first installment.Mon, 07 May 2007 12:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/04/15/cricket.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/04/15/cricket.ireland/index.htmlIreland dashed Bangladesh's slim cricket World Cup semifinal hopes after an excellent all-round display handed the debutants a 74-run victory on Sunday.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/17/cricket.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/17/cricket.ireland/index.htmlIreland pulled off one of the greatest cricket World Cup shocks of all time when they defeated mighty Pakistan by three wickets to send the 1992 champions, and one of game's superpowers, crashing out of the tournament.Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland have made one change on the bench for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield from the team that beat England 43-13.Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlBrian O'Driscoll will return as Ireland captain for this Saturday's Six Nations rugby union international against England at Croke Park, Dublin.Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/12/12/ireland.accommodations/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/12/12/ireland.accommodations/index.htmlThe beauty of Ireland's jagged northern edge still feels delightfully quiet and undiscovered. Road signs are in Gaelic, and sheep -- only sheep -- wander the windswept beaches. An 87-mile drive along the coast from Ballyshannon up to Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point, is short on your standard tourist activities. But 2,000-foot-tall sea cliffs and dozens of sweet inns make it worth the trip.Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/11/19/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/11/19/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland scored a record-breaking 21-6 victory over Australia at a wet and windy Lansdowne Road on Sunday, their biggest winning margin in a home test against the Wallabies.Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:52:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/11/13/8393173/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/11/13/8393173/index.htmTiger Woods wasn't the only feline on display at the recent Ryder Cup in Ireland. The country's roaring economy - nicknamed the Celtic Tiger - put on a good show too. Like the prestigious K Club th... Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/07/ireland.team/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/07/ireland.team/index.htmlNewcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is back in the Ireland squad for next week's Euro 2008 qualifier against San Marino having recovered from an internal injury.Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/28/ireland.final/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/28/ireland.final/index.htmlIreland should host the UEFA Cup final in 2010 if the rebuilding of its Lansdowne Road stadium in Dublin is completed on time, the CEO of European football's governing body said on Thursday.Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/01/ireland.lansdowne/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/01/ireland.lansdowne/index.htmlTown planners have given Ireland's Lansdowne Road, home of Irish rugby and soccer, the green light for a planned 365 million euro ($465.6 million) facelift, paving the way for work to start on its revamp as an all-seater venue.Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/rugby.allblacks/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/rugby.allblacks/index.htmlReplacement lock Troy Flavell capitalised on an error to score a 73rd minute try to help New Zealand to an unconvincing 34-23 victory over Ireland.Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/04/06/nireland-shooting/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/04/06/nireland-shooting/index.htmlThe prime ministers of Britain and Ireland have issued a final deadline for Northern Ireland's deeply divided politicians to revive a stalled power-sharing assembly seen as key to lasting peace in the province.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 06:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/01/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/01/rugby.france/index.htmlFrance have recalled hooker Dimitri Szarzewski in the only change to their 22-man squad for their Six Nations match against England on March 12.Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/02/09/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/02/09/rugby.france/index.htmlFrance have dropped five players and recalled veterans Olivier Magne and Raphael Ibanez for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland.Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/12/13/rugby.driscoll/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/12/13/rugby.driscoll/index.htmlIreland captain Brian O'Driscoll has pulled out of a possible move to French champions Biarritz to sign a new contract with the Irish rugby union and his current team Leinster.Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/11/21/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/11/21/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland have added four players to their squad for Saturday's game against Romania at Lansdowne Road, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/10/ireland.duff/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/10/ireland.duff/index.htmlWinger Damien Duff will miss Ireland's decisive World Cup qualifier at home to Switzerland on Wednesday because of a knee injury.Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/05/ireland.duff/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/05/ireland.duff/index.htmlChelsea winger Damien Duff is fit and available to take his place in Ireland's side for this week's vital World Cup qualifier against a resurgent France.Mon, 05 Sep 2005 17:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/19/rugby.japan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/19/rugby.japan/index.htmlBelow-strength Ireland overwhelmed Japan 47-18 in Tokyo, scoring seven tries as they wrapped up the two-test series.Sun, 19 Jun 2005 12:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/01/world.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/01/world.ireland/index.htmlIreland could be without five key defenders for their World Cup Group Four qualifier against Israel on Saturday after Steve Finnan returned to Liverpool with a thigh strain.Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/27/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/27/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland kept alive their hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam with a battling 19-13 win over England at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland recovered from an early scare to beat Scotland 40-13 at Murrayfield and remain in the hunt for their first Six Nations title in 20 years.Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/01/24/cnn25.tan.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/01/24/cnn25.tan.ireland/index.htmlFinancial planner Pat Ireland would have been happy if the rest of the country had never heard of him or his high school. But on April 20, 1999, Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, became infamous when two heavily armed students opened fire on students and faculty.Mon, 24 Jan 2005 10:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/09/rugby.paulse/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/09/rugby.paulse/index.htmlWinger Breyton Paulse will win his 50th cap for South Africa as they continue their quest for a grand slam against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/01/equestrian.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/01/equestrian.ireland/index.htmlThe offices of Ireland's equestrian governing body were broken into on Monday night after the alleged theft in England of a doping test sample from the horse that helped Ireland claim its only Olympic gold in Athens.Mon, 01 Nov 2004 18:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/10/08/submarine.rescue/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/10/08/submarine.rescue/index.htmlA rescue operation to tow a stricken Canadian submarine to safety off the coast of Ireland is continuing.Fri, 08 Oct 2004 07:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/29/ireland.squad/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/29/ireland.squad/index.htmlIreland manager Brian Kerr has recalled Charlton's Matt Holland and Manchester United's Liam Miller to his squad for October's World Cup 2006 qualifiers against France and Faroe Islands.Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/09/03/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/09/03/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland's Lansdowne Road stadium will not be able to stage any 2007 World Cup matches because of a planned 250 million euro ($304.9 million) facelift.Fri, 03 Sep 2004 16:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/02/ireland.squad/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/09/02/ireland.squad/index.htmlGraham Barrett has been called up for the Republic of Ireland's first two World Cup ties against Cyprus and Switzerland.Thu, 02 Sep 2004 15:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/08/09/rowers.rescue/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/08/09/rowers.rescue/index.htmlFour British rowers whose boat was split in two by a giant wave, ending their hopes of a transatlantic record, say they may try again.Mon, 09 Aug 2004 07:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/06/12/rugby.safrica/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/06/12/rugby.safrica/index.htmlA dramatic second-half onslaught by South Africa swept Ireland away 31-17 in the first game of their two-test series.Sat, 12 Jun 2004 15:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/29/review.attraction/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/29/review.attraction/index.htmlThe new romantic comedy "Laws of Attraction" is stuffed with every cliche in the book. It tries to emulate the great Spencer Tracy-Katharine Hepburn classics, but ends up a pale copy.Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/03/29/ireland.smoking/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/03/29/ireland.smoking/index.htmlIreland's controversial new anti-smoking law has kicked in, delighting health campaigners while promising hefty fines to those who defy the ban.Mon, 29 Mar 2004 10:56:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/03/29/muriel.smoking/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/03/29/muriel.smoking/index.htmlIreland is demanding clean air inside its businesses with a new anti-smoking law that went into effect Monday morning. CNN's Diana Muriel, who is in Dublin, spoke to anchor Monita Rajpal about the ban.Mon, 29 Mar 2004 10:02:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlWorld champions England suffered a shock 19-13 home defeat to Ireland in the Six Nations Rugby Union Championships at Twickenham on Saturday.Sat, 06 Mar 2004 17:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/25/ireland.rugby/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/25/ireland.rugby/index.htmlIreland lock Donnacha O'Callaghan has been ruled out of the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham in a fortnight.Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/14/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/14/rugby.france/index.htmlFrance overcame weakened Ireland 35-17 in Paris in the Six Nations opener and began to erase the memory of their shattering World Cup defeat by England.Sat, 14 Feb 2004 15:55:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/20/plane.diverted/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/20/plane.diverted/index.htmlA German teenager arrested in the Republic of Ireland over a hoax bomb threat on a trans-Atlantic passenger jet has been released without charge, police said.Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/19/plane.diverted/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/19/plane.diverted/index.htmlA German teenager has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland in connection with a hoax bomb threat on a trans-Atlantic passenger jet, police said.Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:32:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/18/plane.diverted/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/18/plane.diverted/index.htmlPassengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Ireland because of a bomb threat Sunday were fingerprinted and put up overnight in area hotels by the airline, a spokesman for Ireland's Shannon Airport said.Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1996/05/27/212865/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1996/05/27/212865/index.htmIt's always silly to make sweeping generalizations about 2 1/2 billion people who may not have much in common beyond their anatomical features. Yet where women are concerned, authors and publishers...Mon, 27 May 1996 04:01:00 EDT