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Irish Amateur Boxing Association 2012 championship - Dublin

In the fight of the day at National Stadium, defending champion 18-year-old Joe Ward secures his second Irish title in a row, following a 29-10 win...

by Art Widak in Ireland on 03/02/2012

Politics

Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, in the presence of a group of young students,...

by Art Widak in Ireland on 03/02/2012

Society

Irish Citizenship ceremony at Cathal Brugha Barracks

Over 2,000 new Irish citizens from 110 different countries took an oath of fidelity to the Irish nation and received certificates of naturalisation...

by Art Widak in Ireland on 02/02/2012

03/02/2012 - Irish Amateur Boxing Association 2012 championship - Dublin - Ireland - In the fight of the day at National...
03/02/2012 - Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin - Ireland - The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste...
02/02/2012 - Irish Citizenship ceremony at Cathal Brugha Barracks - Ireland - Over 2,000 new Irish citizens from 110...
02/02/2012 - Premiere of controversial Human Body Exhibition - Dublin - Ireland - The controversial Human Body Exhibition...
02/02/2012 - Enda Kenny launches fourth Irish Hospice Foundation Charity Cycle - Ireland - Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon...
01/02/2012 - Irish National Coursing Meeting - Ireland - The ‘All Ireland’ hare coursing, the...
28/01/2012 - Irish National Semi-Finals in Boxing - Ireland - The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (...
28/01/2012 - UnlockNAMA campaign occupies vacant building - Dublin - Ireland - Activists from the UnlockNAMA campaign...
28/01/2012 - Shop owner protests against Occupy Dame Street - Ireland - A shop owner who owns several shops...
28/01/2012 - Republican Sinn Fein commemorates Bloody Sunday - Ireland - Members of Republican Sinn Fein...

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Irish Amateur Boxing Association 2012 championship - Dublin

Sports

Irish Amateur Boxing Association 2012 championship - Du...

In the fight of the day at National Stadium, defending champion 18-year-old Joe Ward secures his second Irish title in a row, following a 29-10 win over Dublin light-heavyweight Kenny E...
by Art Widak, on 3rd of February 2012
Enda Kenny launches fourth Irish Hospice Foundation Charity Cycle

Sports

Enda Kenny launches fourth Irish Hospice Foundation Cha...

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore joined by sisters Sadbh and Samara Jones, and twins Patrick and Keelin O'Farrell, launched the Irish Hospice Foundation annual chari...
by Art Widak, on 2nd of February 2012
Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin

Politics

Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, in the presence of a group of young students, unveiled the winning logo for Ireland...
by Art Widak, on 3rd of February 2012
Irish Citizenship ceremony at Cathal Brugha Barracks

Society

Irish Citizenship ceremony at Cathal Brugha Barracks

Over 2,000 new Irish citizens from 110 different countries took an oath of fidelity to the Irish nation and received certificates of naturalisation in the presence of theTaoiseach Enda ...
by Art Widak, on 2nd of February 2012
Premiere of controversial Human Body Exhibition - Dublin

Society

Premiere of controversial Human Body Exhibition - Dubli...

The controversial Human Body Exhibition opens today at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre. It marks the World Premiere of the exhibition that displays the components of the human anatomy ...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 2nd of February 2012
Irish National Coursing Meeting

Sports

Irish National Coursing Meeting

The ‘All Ireland’ hare coursing, the annual National Hare Coursing meeting, took place in Clonmel, a small town in in the South of Ireland at the Powerstown racecourse. Co. Tipperary. 1...
by Art Widak, on 1st of February 2012
Irish National Semi-Finals in Boxing

Sports

Irish National Semi-Finals in Boxing

The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) organised the National Mens semi-finals and National Ladies' finals in the National Arena. All winners have qualified for the finals. Du...
by Art Widak, on 28th of January 2012
Republican Sinn Fein commemorates Bloody Sunday

Politics

Republican Sinn Fein commemorates Bloody Sunday

Members of Republican Sinn Fein commemorated the 40th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Derry from 1972 outside the General Post Office (GPO). Dublin, Ireland. 28th January 2012
by Michael Debets, on 28th of January 2012
Shop owner protests against Occupy Dame Street

Politics

Shop owner protests against Occupy Dame Street

A shop owner who owns several shops near the Occupy Dame Street Camp has put up some poster in his shop windows calling for the camp to disband because he claims it is costing jobs. Dub...
by Michael Debets, on 28th of January 2012
UnlockNAMA campaign occupies vacant building - Dublin

Politics

UnlockNAMA campaign occupies vacant building - Dublin

Activists from the UnlockNAMA campaign have occupied a vacant building and held a series of lectures and discussions. The activists left the building peacefully, after an eviction notic...
by Michael Debets, on 28th of January 2012
Tommy Sands performs a Tradfest Concert at City Hall

Arts & Entertainment

Tommy Sands performs a Tradfest Concert at City Hall

County Down singer and songwriter Tommy Sands performed to a full City Hall as part of the Temple Bar Tradfest festival. Dublin, Ireland. 27th January 2012
by Brendan Donnelly, on 27th of January 2012
Ang Gey Pin 'Sourcing Within' Theatre and Dance Workshop

Arts & Entertainment

Ang Gey Pin 'Sourcing Within' Theatre and Dance Worksho...

Internationally renowned actress, director and pedagogue Ang Gey Pin (Singapore) travelled to Dublin for the first time to host a workshop for theatre and dance practitioners. Ireland. ...
by Karl Burke, on 26th of January 2012
Fire at the old Factory of Seafield Technical Textiles Ltd - Youghal

Environment

Fire at the old Factory of Seafield Technical Textiles ...

Youghal Fire Brigade respond to a fire at a disused factory site of Seafield Technical Textiles Ltd, in Youghal, Ireland. 25th January 2012
by John Hennessy, on 25th of January 2012
Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Flag Beaches

Environment

Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Fl...

Youghal’s reputation as ‘Ireland’s Finest Coastal Resort’ will be significantly enhanced with the completion of the first phase of the long-anticipated 2000mm-wide mobility-disabled acc...
by John Hennessy, on 23rd of January 2012
Mick O'Brien opens Temple Bar Tradfest at City Hall - Dublin

Arts & Entertainment

Mick O'Brien opens Temple Bar Tradfest at City Hall - D...

Uillean Pipe player Mick O'Brien opened up Temple Bar's Tradfest in style with a lunchtime performance at Dublin's City Hall. Temple Bar's Tradfest runs from Wednesd...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 25th of January 2012
Protesters block the Department of Finance in Dublin

Politics

Protesters block the Department of Finance in Dublin

Occupy Dame Street activists block the Department of Finance in protest against the Government's payment of €1.25bn to unsecured bondholders. It is the first instalment of a total ...
by Douglas O'Connor, on 25th of January 2012
Occupy Dame Street continues Anglo Bank Protest - Dublin

Politics

Occupy Dame Street continues Anglo Bank Protest - Dubli...

The Occupy Dame Street movement are continuing their protest outside the old Anglo Irish Bank Headquarters at Stephen's Green. The protest, known as 'Occupy Anglo' is pro...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 24th of January 2012
Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup

Sports

Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup

Leinster 'A' marched comfortably into the British and Irish Cup Semi-Finals with a comprehensive 32-0 win against Pontypridd in Donnybrook. Dublin, Ireland. 22nd January 2012
by Brendan Donnelly, on 22nd of January 2012
Dublin welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Dragon

Arts & Entertainment

Dublin welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Dragon

The Chinese ambassador to Ireland, Luo Linquan, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, joined in the celebrations, to welcome the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Dublin, Ireland...
by Michael Debets, on 22nd of January 2012
Enough Campaign protests against Bank Bailout - Dublin

Politics

Enough Campaign protests against Bank Bailout - Dublin

The Enough campaign demonstrated under the slogan 'Burn the bondholders not society!' against the bank bailout. The next payments to bondholders are due . Dublin, Ireland. 21...
by Michael Debets, on 21st of January 2012

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19th Sep: Stop The Cuts! No

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 14:58.

19th Sep: Stop The Cuts! No More Outs! Protest
@ 13.00 Parnell Square, Dublin. Reports and images would be great!

NARA (National Animal Rights

Submitted by Wais B on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 13:52.

NARA (National Animal Rights Ass.) demonstrations:
Korean Embassy Demo. (against the consumption of dogs and cats) 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Tuesday 14th July. @ Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 15 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Fur Farm Exposé Tour Part 2 - Sat. 11th July @ outside the Hugh Lane Art Gallery (Parnell Square, Dublin 1)

Worth checking

Submitted by Federico Benedetti on Wed, 28/01/2009 - 14:51.

Worth checking out....
Thursday 29 January 2009 - Sunday 01 February 2009
WRC: Rally Ireland
various venues, Republic of Ireland

Sunday 01 February 2009 - Tuesday 03 February 2009
Futura Fair
Royal Dublin Society, Dublin, Republic of Ireland