A rally was held in Dublin in response to the 67.5 billion euro bailout, and the Irish government's plans via Coilte State Forestry Company that owns 445,000 acres of prime forest, to sell off forest harvesting rights.

A rally was held in Dublin in response to the 67.5 billion euro bailout, and the Irish government's plans via Coilte State Forestry Company that owns 445,000 acres of prime forest, to sell off forest harvesting rights.

A rally was held in Dublin in response to the 67.5 billion euro bailout, and the Irish government's plans via Coilte State Forestry Company that owns 445,000 acres of prime forest, to sell off forest harvesting rights.

Coach Graham Rowntree answered questions from the media 10 days ahead of their first match. Only 22 of the 37-man squad are on board, for the moment, with players from Leinster, Ulster, Northampton and Leicester set to join.

Coach Graham Rowntree answered questions from the media 10 days ahead of their first match. Only 22 of the 37-man squad are on board, for the moment, with players from Leinster, Ulster, Northampton and Leicester set to join.

Coach Graham Rowntree answered questions from the media 10 days ahead of their first match. Only 22 of the 37-man squad are on board, for the moment, with players from Leinster, Ulster, Northampton and Leicester set to join.

Protest in front of Leinster House under the slogan "Our forests are not for sale" to try to raise awareness about the negative effects in nature that Fracking would suppose.

Protest in front of Leinster House under the slogan "Our forests are not for sale" to try to raise awareness about the negative effects in nature that Fracking would suppose.

Protest in front of Leinster House under the slogan "Our forests are not for sale" to try to raise awareness about the negative effects in nature that Fracking would suppose.

The Woodland League organised the 'Our Forests are not for sale' rally outside Dail Eireann (Irish Parliament), to protest against the planned selling off of harvesting rights of Coillte owned forests by the Irish Government.

The Woodland League organised the 'Our Forests are not for sale' rally outside Dail Eireann (Irish Parliament), to protest against the planned selling off of harvesting rights of Coillte owned forests by the Irish Government.

900 pieces, including a Bronze Age ax and spearhead, hundreds of medieval coins, went on display in Dublin following a tip-off from the British Museum to the National Museum of Ireland, ahead of being stored for research.

900 pieces, including a Bronze Age ax and spearhead, hundreds of medieval coins, went on display in Dublin following a tip-off from the British Museum to the National Museum of Ireland, ahead of being stored for research.

900 pieces, including a Bronze Age ax and spearhead, hundreds of medieval coins, went on display in Dublin following a tip-off from the British Museum to the National Museum of Ireland, ahead of being stored for research.

Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

The Dockland Summer Festival officially marks the beginning of summer. However, unlike the previous year of sunshine this year you had to prepare for chilly winds but in ole' Dublin tradition and style, the festival attracted hundreds of fans.

The Dockland Summer Festival officially marks the beginning of summer. However, unlike the previous year of sunshine this year you had to prepare for chilly winds but in ole' Dublin tradition and style, the festival attracted hundreds of fans.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.