Ireland
Four countries bring air pollution under EU limit
Mar 18, 2013 17:28 EDT
Eight European Union countries exceeded the bloc's air pollution limits in 2011, down from 12 the previous year, the European Environment Agency said in a report published on Monday.
O'Driscoll cited over stamping
Mar 18, 2013 17:13 EDT
Irish rugby great Brian O'Driscoll was on Monday cited for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland's 22-15 Six Nations defeat by Italy, the tournament organisers announced.
Robinson named UN peace envoy for Great Lakes
Mar 18, 2013 15:23 EDT
Former Irish president Mary Robinson on Monday became the UN envoy to Africa's troubled Great Lakes region and urged action to get war crimes suspects before the International Criminal Court.
Stocks, euro slide on Cyprus bailout terms
Mar 18, 2013 13:29 EDT
Europe's main stock markets lost ground and the euro fell under $1.30 on Monday on news that Cyprus might tax bank deposits as part of a controversial international bailout.
European stocks slide on Cyprus bailout terms
Mar 18, 2013 11:36 EDT
Europe's main stock markets lost ground on Monday on news that Cyprus might tax bank deposits as part of a controversial international bailout.
Wales announce Ireland friendly
Mar 18, 2013 10:58 EDT
Wales have announced that they are to tackle Celtic rivals the Republic of Ireland in a friendly international in August.
Germans lose Kroos, Benders for Kazakh test
Mar 18, 2013 09:40 EDT
Germany will be without twins Lars and Sven Bender as well as Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos for their World Cup qualifying double header with Kazakhstan on March 22 and 26, the German Football Federation (DFB) said Monday.
European stocks slide on Cyprus bailout deal
Mar 18, 2013 07:16 EDT
Europe's main stock markets sank on Monday as investors reacted to weekend news that Cyprus plans to tax bank depositors as part of a controversial bailout deal.
No golden dawn in sight for French rugby team
Mar 18, 2013 07:10 EDT
Normally a Six Nations wooden spoon two years ahead of the World Cup would not augur well for a country's chances but when it's France all bets are off.
European stocks slump on Cyprus bailout deal
Mar 18, 2013 06:13 EDT
Europe's main stock markets tumbled on Monday by more than 1.0 percent in early deals as investors reacted to weekend news that Cyprus plans to tax bank depositors as part of a controversial bailout deal.
Wales captaincy no worry for Warburton
Mar 17, 2013 21:43 EDT
Sam Warburton has insisted it won't bother him if he never regains the Wales captaincy even though his reticence could deprive him of the honour of leading the British and Irish Lions in Australia.
Dublin a sea of green for St Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2013 12:28 EDT
The luck of the Irish failed to change the miserable weather -- but it didn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of thousands of shamrock-wearing revellers who celebrated St Patrick's Day on the wet streets of Dublin on Sunday.
Ireland eyes St Patrick's Day boost to gloomy economy
Mar 17, 2013 00:06 EDT
As millions of green-clad revellers raise their glasses across the globe to mark St Patrick's Day on Sunday, Ireland has high hopes that the festivities will bring a much-needed boost to the economy at home.
Brunel wants more from Italy in Six Nations
Mar 16, 2013 23:40 EDT
Italy coach Jacques Brunel insisted his side have plenty to do if they are to become a true force to be reckoned with despite finishing their Six Nations campaign on a high with an historic win over Ireland.
Ireland eyes St Patrick's Day boost to gloomy economy
Mar 16, 2013 22:55 EDT
As millions of green-clad revellers raise their glasses across the globe to mark St Patrick's Day on Sunday, Ireland has high hopes that the festivities will bring a much-needed boost to the economy at home.
Welsh Lions kings eye Australia scalps
Mar 16, 2013 22:14 EDT
Rob Howley forecast several Wales players would be returning to Australia with the British and Irish Lions after they retained their Six Nations title with a record-breaking 30-3 win over England.
French land wooden spoon despite beating Scotland
Mar 16, 2013 18:15 EDT
France landed the dreaded wooden spoon for the first time since 1999 despite beating Scotland 23-16 at the Stade de France on Saturday in their final Six Nations match.
Ireland hit by triple injury blow
Mar 16, 2013 16:17 EDT
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni was hit by a triple injury blow on Saturday as Aiden McGeady, Anthony Pilkington and Paul McShane were ruled out of his team's World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.
Wales hammer England to retain Six Nations title
Mar 16, 2013 15:28 EDT
Wales thrashed England by a record-breaking 30-3 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday to retain the Six Nations title and deny the visitors a Grand Slam.
Eurogroup approves Ireland, Portugal debt extension
Mar 16, 2013 15:09 EDT
Eurozone finance ministers approved early Saturday plans to give bailed-out Ireland and Portugal more time to pay back some of their massive rescue loans.
