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Celtic chieftains graveyard discovered in France holds key to unanswered questions (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:03:05 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

An Iron Age graveyard has been uncovered in France that experts believe will provide a fascinating insight into the life of the Celts.

Pilot of crashed Air France 447 only had one hour’s sleep - three Irish among 228 dead (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:44:29 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

The captain piloting the Air France flight that crashed into the sea with the loss of all 228 people on board had just one hour’s sleep before take off, The Daily Mail reports.

Ireland draw with France but result of little comfort for coach Declan Kidney (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:10:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s season of woe took another turn for the worst on Saturday – but at least this time they managed a 13-13 draw with bottom of the table France.

Fans in shock as Declan Kidney axes Ronan O’Gara for France game (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:48:32 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish fans have reacted with dismay after national team coach Declan Kidney axed Ronan O’Gara for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France.

Prayer book of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins discovered in France (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 04:11:35 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Ninety years after his death, Michael Collin's prayer book has been found in France.

Lance Armstrong officially stripped of his seven titles including Tour de France wins after doping scandal (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:51:09 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Lance Armstrong was officially stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the cycling governing body, on Monday, according to the New York Post.

Loving Languedoc - the Irish foodie falls for delicious tastes of France (IrishCentral)

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 05:48:03 PDT

Jarret de veauIf someone asked me to close my eyes and describe the Languedoc region of France, this is the image which comes to mindPlane trees (Platanus occidentalis) growing along roadsides with their very distinctive mottled cream and grey patterned barkIn the Languedoc, roads are most likely to be flanked with fields of vines The primary grape varieties grown - Carignan, Mouevedre, Cinsault and Syrah amongst others READ MORE

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie did not get married this weekend in France (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:46:32 PDT

Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieContrary to swirling rumors that longtime couple and parents to six children, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reportedly did not getting married this weekend in FranceRTE reports that rumors were flying that the couple might be saying ‘I Do’ in France this weekend However, town officials said otherwisePatrick Mareschi, deputy culture secretary at the village of Correns in France said to Retuters that''We don't know anything about it READ MORE

USA women's soccer team to face France in opening Olympic game (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:07:38 PDT

By: AOIFE HERBERT

One of the most celebrated, most successful, women's soccer teams on the planet begin their Olympic campaign on Wednesday night against France.

Three Irish doctors in Air France tragedy died due to pilot error (IrishCentral)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:24:34 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Pilot error has been blamed for the Air France jet disaster that plunged the Airbus 330 aircraft into the Atlantic in 2009, killing all 228 people aboard – including three Irish doctors.

Leinster book Heineken Cup final date with local rivals Ulster after win in France (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:29:37 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Leinster will meet Ulster in an All-Ireland Heineken Cup final in London on May 19th.

Minister Frances Fitzgerald praises centers in Boston which help Irish immigrants (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:34:44 PDT

By: BRIAN FITZPATRICK

In Boston for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Irish Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald heaped praise on the network of bodies who work to better the lives of Irish immigrants in the city.

Rugby Digest: Victory eludes Irish in France (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:32:14 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland didn’t lose in Paris for the first time in 12 years, but try telling that to the players who trooped off the Stade de France pitch with dejection as their best friend on Sunday evening after a 17-17 draw.

Declan Kidney proud of team but disgusted with referee after France draw (IrishCentral)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:08:08 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland coach Declan Kidney was proud of his players after their Paris draw but annoyed with referee Dave Pearson.

Ireland hold on for draw with France in Six Nations encounter (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:00:49 PST

By: Patrick Counihan

France ……… 17 pts
Ireland ……… 17 pts

Ireland avoid defeat to France and tie 17-17 -- unlucky not to win (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:00:15 PST

Ireland avoided defeat in Paris when they tied France 17 -17 in their rugby international clash on SundayThe game had been rescheduled after originally being canceled because of weather conditions in Paris in FebruaryIt was only the second time in four decades that Ireland avoided defeat away to FranceYet, despite the good result, Ireland will rue missed chances, especially in the second half when they failed to score to capitalize on their 17-6 half time lead READ MORE

Rugby on ice – what the Ireland V France game could have looked like in frozen Paris – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:15:18 PST

British rugby pundit Will Greenwood checked the Irish before letting the rugby game that would have been Ireland versus France at the Stade de France go headAlthough 2,000 Irish are now seeking a refund after the Paris match was cancelled due to treacherous, freezing conditions these rugby players show that even on ice it’s still possible to playWhat do you think? Could you see Irish captain Paul O’Connell in ice skates? _________________READ MORE:Win a round trip, seven-night vacation to Ireland this St READ MORE

RBS Six Nations - Ireland will play France on Sunday (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:21:51 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland will now play France in Paris on Sunday, March 4th - and they're not happy with the new date for their Six Nations match.

Back to reality - Heading home to Ireland from vacation in France (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:04:02 PDT

I am back from France, a slightly different color and with what feels like two fat ducks strapped around my waist We ate a lot READ MORE

Catholics should oppose ban on Muslim veils (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:45:12 PDT

The French Parliament has approved a ban on face veils in public, in what proponents say is an effort to keep the state secular and detractors say is a grievous affront to religious freedom The measure still needs to pass the French Senate to become law, but with little open opposition in France, at least from politicians, it is likely to be ratified The law would fine women for wearing a niqab or a burqa, which both conceal parts of the face, and could heavily fine or jail men who force female relatives to wear such coverings Other European countries are considering similar bans READ MORE