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LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss Republic of Ireland’s clash against England (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:17 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss a dream date at Wembley against England later this month due to club commitments.

Republic of Ireland to play rugby World Cup game against Italy at Olympic Stadium in London (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:50 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Ireland’s October 4th rugby World Cup qualifying match up against Italy will be played at Olympic Stadium in London while the 3 other Pool D games will be played at Millenium and Wembley. The Irish will play their first Pool D game at Millenium against a representative from the Americas, second at Wembley facing an opponent from Europe, third at Olympic against Italy, then back to Millenium for the last qualifier against France.

Youth movement in full swing - Simon Zebo comes up trumps for Munster's rugby team as Giovanni Trapattoni makes changes to the Republic of Ireland soccer team (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:31:01 PST

Munster’s Simon ZeboThere are times when the folly of youth is an asset, when the innocence of sporting immaturity can be a GodsendMunster rugby fans know that much Their winger Simon Zebo is only a kid in real sporting terms, but he is a kid going places and taking his team with him READ MORE

The new name for the Irish Republic? - Great Ireland! (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:45:43 PDT

Illustration by Caty BartholomewThe Brits stole a march on the rest of the world long ago when they adopted the title Great Britain for the little land mass composed of England, Scotland and WalesI am reluctant to praise our neighbors for historic reasons but you have to give them considerable credit for that T'was a master strokeThe sun never set upon their empire when the title was adopted, even America was still under their colonial thumbs, their language was the tongue of business and trading power across the globe, they seemed to control everything and, probably, the title of "Great" was then apt and justified READ MORE

Ireland’s Football Association backs Giovanni Trapattoni to stay on as Republic Manager (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:35:11 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

In a move that will surely divide Irish soccer fans, the Football Association of Ireland have issued a statement backing Giovanni Trapattoni to continue on as Republic of Ireland manager.

Republic of Ireland gaffer Giovanni Trapattoni is losing his audience (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:47:24 PDT

Irish gaffer Giovanni TrapattoniA well-well known football man, known to this parish but resident now in London, was trying to come to terms with the Irishness of the Giovanni Trapattoni situation the other nightAs is common for football folk, we were discussing the current plight of the Irish team over a cool beer The fact we were abroad and the soaring temperature demanded a cold beverage made the conversation all the more pleasant and interestingMy friend, who has been involved with Irish teams in the past, was curious as to why Trap appears to be getting so much stick in Ireland these days READ MORE

UEFA Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland soccer team preview (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:32:24 PDT

By: CIAN O'CONNELL

FIFA Ranking: 18

1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic sells in Dublin for $162,000 - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:44:23 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

An original copy of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, sold for €124,000 ($162,000) in Dublin on Wednesday. The proclamation is just one of the 50 remaining original printed copies.

Ulster Unionist leader urges Irish Republic to rejoin British Commonwealth (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:47:59 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A leading Unionist politician in Northern Ireland has urged the Dublin government to consider re-joining the British Commonwealth.

Republic of Ireland v. Croatia: Balancing the two sides within Giovani Trapattoni's squad (IrishCentral)

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:30:13 PST

Despite a continued level of consistent success during his tenure as manager of the Republic of Ireland football side, Giovanni Trapattoni has received some level of criticism for his stubbornness (some say loyalty) when selecting his sidesUnder Trappattoni, the team has rarely ever deviated from the 4-4-2 formation which has served them so wellWhile it may not be the most adventrous strategy, there is no doubting that Trappattoni has got results as we approach the nation's first major tournament appearance since 2002 While many will point out that Ireland simply don't have the players to play expansive football, that is not the truth READ MORE

‘Union Jack' flying above Dublin could help Republic’s tourism industry (IrishCentral)

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:26:53 PST

By: DARA KELLY

A new study has revealed that the UK’s Union flag flying above Dublin could aid Ireland’s tourism industry. The theory is that seeing their own flag would make British visitors feel more comfortable in Ireland.

First cancer Atlas of Ireland reveals skin cancer is huge risk in Republic (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:42:46 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Skin cancer is a greater risk in the Republic of Ireland than the North – but those living in Ulster are more likely to develop lung cancer.

Northern Ireland Minister demands IRA apology from Republic (IrishCentral)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:02:14 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

A leading Ulster Unionist Minister has called on the Irish government to apologize for ‘funding and sheltering’ terrorists.

We’re Back, So Thanks Trap - Republic of Ireland football team back on form (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:45:19 PST

Giovanni Trapattoni and Robbie Keane meet the press in Estonia last weekThis sounds like the scene setter for a love story, but it’s notInstead it is a story of hope and glory, a story at last of happiness for a nation betrayed by its leaders in its most prosperous timesWe first met on Sunday morning, early on Sunday morning as it happened READ MORE

Republic of Ireland v. Estonia: Jonathan Walters is the best fit to lead Ireland's Attack (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:45:22 PST

Jonathan WaltersWith Kevin Doyle suspended, and Shane Long's fitness sidelining him, Robbie Keane's strike partner remains uncertain for Ireland's trip to Talin this FridayIn a two legged affair, many managers would consider shutting up shop to settle for an equal home decider Giovanni Trappatoni is not one of those managers Trappatoni approaches every game in the same way READ MORE

Shane Long to miss Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:24:38 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Republic of Ireland squad look almost certain to start the Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia without the West Bromwich striker Shane Long.

Ireland will meet Estonia in play offs for European finals (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:45:14 PDT

Ireland got lucky when the draw for the playoffs in the European championship were madeThey will play Estonia, the weakest team left in the playoffsThe first game will be on either Friday November 11 or the following day with the second leg in Ireland on 15th of NovemberThe other games see Turkey take on Croatia; the Czech Republic to play Montenegro, while Portugal will face Bosnia & Herzegovina READ MORE

Vicious attacks on presidential candidate Martin McGuinness begin -- Absurd call to have him arrested as war criminal (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:40:10 PDT

The Irish presidential race gets nastier every day since Martin McGuinness enteredHe has touched a raw nerve among the Little Irelanders,who want nothing more than to keep their little Republic to themselves and bitterly oppose any interference from the likes of McGuinnessWe are witnessing the last throw of the dice of the revisionists who would much rather a wall was built around Northern Ireland many years ago and then have averted their eyes to whatever needed to be doneThe latest extraordinary outburst was by Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole who proclaimed that Martin McGuinness if he became president of Ireland, could be arrested for war crimes if he traveled abroad because of his role with the IRA READ MORE

Irelands Michael Collins. Father of the Republic and father of insurgency (IrishCentral)

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:05:10 PDT

I asked James Biesterfield for his expertise in understanding the impact Michael Collins had on the world of terrorism/insurgency Mr Biesterfield is a retired Special Agent for Counterintelligence from the US Army He is currently a counter-terrorism consultant, author and trainer based in Riverside County, California READ MORE

Who will win? Ireland's Cliffs of Moher, or the People's Republic of Red Communist China's General Tso River Dam? It's up to YOU! (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:44:25 PDT

Posted by wolfhound at 3/14/2009 8:07 PM EDTAs almost everyone knows, we are now in the second phase of the “New7Wonders of Nature” competition Those who, like The Wolfhound, have been among the millions of members of the press keeping careful track of the 261 qualified national and multinational nominees around the clock know full well there will only be 77 lucky winners at this crucial phaseAnd that select “Group of 77,” as it is already universally known, will be winnowed down to the FINAL SEVEN in a spine-tingling and very possibly partially televised global competition Even as I write these words, perhaps a trillion more votes, or less, have been cast READ MORE