Category Archives: Sport in Ireland

Perfect Six Nations farewell for Ireland’s Brian O’Drsicoll

Former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll bid farewell to international rugby as Ireland clinched the 2014 Six Nations championship with victory over France in Paris. Continue reading

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Ireland handed stern test in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers

The draw for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying groups was made recently and has pitted the Republic of Ireland against European soccer giants Germany and Celtic cousins, Scotland. Continue reading

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Donald Trump purchases the iconic Doonbeg Golf Club

US property developer and entrepreneur Donald Trump has confirmed the news that he has purchased the iconic Doonbeg Golf Club in County Clare. Continue reading

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O’Connor shines for Ireland at Winter Olympics

After our recent blog on the Irish Olympic team that will be competing at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia we report back with an update and the news that Ireland’s Seamus O’Connor born in San Diego, California his … Continue reading

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Ireland march on to Twickenham after victory over Wales

Ireland remain unbeaten in the 2014 Six Nations Championship following a hugely impressive 26-3 victory over the reigning champions Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Continue reading

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Ireland look to make an impact at the Winter Olympics in Sochi

The 2014 Winter Olympics starting next Friday, 7th February,  in Sochi, Russia will see Ireland sending a 5 person strong team to take part in several events with the hope of bringing back some medals for their efforts. Although the Irish … Continue reading

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Ireland brush Scotland aside ahead of Six Nations clash with Wales

The Ireland rugby side got their Six Nations championship campaign off to a promising start after they despatched their Celtic cousins from Scotland in an impressive display at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Continue reading

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Ireland among second seeds for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying draw

UEFA have included the Republic of Ireland among the second seeded teams ahead of the qualifying draw for UEFA Euro 2016 in Nice on the 23rd February, 2014. Continue reading

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Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland

Before visiting the Ireland here are a five interesting facts that might help you while you soak up the full Irish experience and mingling with the locals. Continue reading

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly. Continue reading

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