Agence France-Presse in Dublin

Ireland's former president strongly criticises Pope Francis on smacking children

Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese is seen in this file picture. Photo: Xinhua

7 Feb 2015 - 9:43PM

Standard & Poor’s hikes Ireland’s credit rating, maintains negative outlook for Italy

7 Jun 2014 - 8:29PMvideocam

Ireland’s coach says they can recover from defeat

Australia's prop James Slipper is tackled by Ireland's lock Devin Toner and centre Brian O’Driscoll during the match between Ireland and Australia at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: AFP

17 Nov 2013 - 4:16PM

Ireland face Argentina ‘Cup Final’

Ireland's rugby union national team head coach Declan Kidney. Photo: AP

Ireland are banking on the players that narrowly lost to South Africa to do the business against Argentina in Dublin on Saturday, in a Test match the hosts are labelling a ‘Cup Final’.

14 Feb 2014 - 8:57PM

Irish probe death of Indian woman refused abortion

15 Nov 2012 - 2:57AM