Ireland
# ireland - Today’s News
# ireland - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
6 performances which mean Ryan Dolan has a lot to live up to
He’s representing Ireland in tonight’s Eurovision semi-final.
4 phone deals to keep you online for less
Get free all you can eat data. Only on Three Prepay.
# ireland - Monday 13 May, 2013
Trapattoni plays down Napoli rumours, insists priorities lie with Ireland
The Italian manager also paid tribute to Alex Ferguson during his press conference today.
Beyoncé reacts to Irish tweets about her gigs at the weekend*
*Ok, this is how we’d imagine she’d react.
Column: Insinuating that young people ‘aren’t bothered’ with politics is insulting and false
Various political scandals and our current economic woes have increased levels of mistrust in politicians among young people. This does not mean we are apathetic, we just need to be engaged, writes Órla Ryan.
# ireland - Sunday 12 May, 2013
26 photos that sum up Ireland perfectly
Ah, the place we call home.
9 reasons Gabriel Byrne would be the world’s best dad
Imagine how cool it would be.
Jonah Lomu, a rugby career that was all too brief
The former All-Black star turns 37 today and we look back at his thrilling, if far too short, career.
What can Irish firefighters learn from Superstorm Sandy?
A New York fire fighter visited Cork this week to talk to the Irish Chief Officers Association annual conference – here’s some of what he told them.
Column: Are political families healthy for democracy?
Name recognition surely benefits politically candidacy both here and abroad, but it shouldn’t just be the Kennys, McEntees or the Clintons that are getting involved in the politics of shaping nations – we all should be, writes Larry Donnelly.
# ireland - Saturday 11 May, 2013
How to tell if you are an Irish person on holiday
From bringing your own tea bags to clapping when the plane lands.
11 actual surnames that would be unfortunate in Ireland
This goes out to all the Dopes and Langers.
# ireland - Friday 10 May, 2013
Most Irish emigrants ‘want to return home’ – if they can get a job
A report from the National Youth Council of Ireland says that many young Irish emigrants are moving abroad to experience new horizons and access greater opportunities.
# ireland - Thursday 9 May, 2013
So, what has the EU ever done for us?
There’s the roads, of course.
Did you know there was an Irish version of There’s Something About Mary?
It exists, and it’s a wonder.
Column: Are we proud that Ireland is the poster child of austerity?
Austerity has not worked in Ireland or across the eurozone, writes Joan Collins, who points out that even the architects of our bailout admit it was the wrong path.
# ireland - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
How Irish people react to a TV star tweeting their penis
We are filled with national pride. Oh wait, that would be revulsion.
What would scented underwear for Irish men smell like?
We’ve had a think about this (sadly) and come up with a few options.
10 ways to live your life like birthday boy Jack Charlton
Big Jack turns 78 today. He’s just 4 ahead of Trap.
# ireland - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Column: We need to produce a generation of independent thinkers – history is the key
TV shows like ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Rome’ show that history is more popular than ever – yet, under proposed changes to the Junior Certificate, history could become an optional subject or short course. It makes no sense, writes teacher Christian O’Connor.
One girl’s reasons for ‘un-emigrating’ back to Ireland
Including chippers, Coppers and the craic.
McGeady facing police questioning after his ‘disgraceful hooliganism’
The Ireland winger allegedly smashed up the dressing room after being sent off for Spartak Moscow over the weekend.
11 people who regret ever sunbathing
They are raging. Also a bit red from the sun.
# ireland - Monday 6 May, 2013
Column: It’s challenging to get Irish people to go and see Irish movies
Director Kieron J Walsh says it can be difficult to get Irish people to watch Irish movies, but this is changing. Here, he discusses shining a light on suicide, how Northern Ireland is not all about the the Troubles, and why Irish cinema is on the up.
Lisa McInerney: Fianna Fáil doesn’t deserve our ear…
…not when the party still owe us a tooth and an eye. So why are many people perversely choosing to drift back=?
# ireland - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Column: It’s fanciful to think a wealth tax would make the rich leave Ireland
A former IMF head of the mission for Ireland has said an entire reliance on austerity was not the right move – yet we’re still following that road. David Cronin asks why.
Extract: How I got back in the driving seat with the banks
Revealing personal and confidential details in his new book, George Mordaunt talks about his own debt recovery programme and his struggle with the banks. He says debt resolution exists and questions why more don’t know about it.
# ireland - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Australia targeting Irish workers in social media campaign
Young people in Ireland, the UK and the USA will have seen ads from the Australian government over the past month.
# ireland - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Can you help identify a victim from the 1968 Aer Lingus plane crash?
45 years after the crash, the 14th and final body to be recovered has finally had a DNA profile created for it.
Dave O’Leary is 55 today. Here are 5 reasons why we love him
All he wants for his birthday is a job in management, at the end of the day.
# ireland - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Jamie Heaslip: ‘I wasn’t even watching the Lions announcement’
The player also revealed the words of wisdom that Shane Horgan imparted to him on the last Lions Tour.
# ireland - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Leicester confirm Matt O’Connor has held coach talks with Leinster
Leicester Tigers coach Matt O’Connor is tipped for the role but Les Kiss could also be in the running.
Record breaker: Eurozone unemployment now at 12.1 per cent
Over 19 million people are unemployed in the eurozone but Ireland has recorded one of the largest year-on-year decreases in unemployment rates.
Ireland abstained from vote to ban bee-harming pesticides
A ban on three pesticides, which some argue are threatening bees, will come into effect from December following a European Commission vote yesterday.
VIDEO: ‘You know you’re Irish when…’
Republic of Telly looks at all the glorious things that make us Irish.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
Supreme Court: Ireland has a right to life, not a right to die
There was standing-room only in the small courtroom on Monday morning as the 7 judges ruled that Marie Fleming, who has MS, did not have the right to end her own life with help from her partner.
# ireland - Monday 29 April, 2013
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is coming to Ireland
Here’s a rundown of what you can expect. You may find it hard to believe.
11 great things about growing up with Xtra-vision
The chain of shops is entering receivership, but shops are still open as usual.

























































