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# great-britain - Saturday 4 May, 2013
‘I’d rather not talk about it until I have to decide what to do’ – McIlroy on Olympics choice
Meanwhile, the Northern Irishman is currently three shots behind leader Phil Mickelson at Quail Hollow.
# great-britain - Monday 8 April, 2013
Ireland’s statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was saddened to hear of the death of the “formidable political leader”.
# great-britain - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
North America ‘key to tourism growth’ as trips to Ireland up by 50,000
Latest figures from the CSO have shown that nearly 1.25 million people travelled to Ireland from November 2012 to January 2013.
# great-britain - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Hot air balloon explosion kills 19 tourists in Egypt
It is believed that two people – one tourist and the pilot – survived the fire.
# great-britain - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Scotland hopes for 2016 independence day
However, the British government is ruling out ‘pre-negotiation’ of independence before 2014 referendum.
# great-britain - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Jumping ship: 2 Irish hockey players declare for Great Britain
David Ames and Ian Sloan appeared for Ireland in the Olympic qualifiers in March 2012.
# great-britain - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Martyn Irvine wins silver medal at Track World Cup in Glasgow
The Irish cyclist was pipped to gold by Switzerland’s Tristan Marguet after a sprint finish.
# great-britain - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Extract: The story of an Irishman in WW II: Richard Todd – actor and soldier
Neil Richardson’s book tells the story of Irishman Richard Todd, one of the first men on banks of Normandy, who went on to be nominated for an Oscar.
# great-britain - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Column: Ireland has to stay neutral on Scottish independence
We’ve always decried interference into our affairs on this island – it would serve us well to afford the same approach to the 2014 referendum in Scotland.
# great-britain - Monday 24 September, 2012
9 reasons why cats could rule Great Britain better than politicians
Well, specifically why Larry the Downing Street Cat could…
# great-britain - Thursday 16 August, 2012
See-sawing: exports fall in June after May bounce back
A disappointing April was followed by an improved May but June’s exports fell back once more.
# great-britain - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Natalya Coyle delighted with top 10 finish in Women’s Modern Pentathlon
“Hopefully I made everyone in Ireland proud,” said the Olympian from Meath.
# great-britain - Friday 10 August, 2012
Season’s Best time not enough for Irish Women’s 4x400m Relay Team to progress
Joanne Cuddihy ran an impressive leg to give Irish supporters hope but their time was four seconds off the finals pace.
# great-britain - Friday 13 July, 2012
Sprint finish: Millar captures Stage 12 but Team Sky ensure Wiggins stays top
The British cyclist found energy reserves to win a sprint finish after a stunning breakaway from a five-man pack
Exports bounce back in May
Ireland’s export-led recovery continues.
# great-britain - Monday 9 July, 2012
Luis Suarez included in Uruguayan Olympic football squad
The striker’s new coach, Brendan Rodgers, may not be too pleased that one of his star players will miss Liverpool’s pre-season.
# great-britain - Sunday 8 July, 2012
Wiggins retains yellow jersey as Olympic road race champion crashes out of Tour de France
The Team Sky cyclist finished in the main pack to keep his lead intact while Thibaut Pinot won the eighth stage.
Wimbledon Mens’ Final: Federer wins second set to draw level
The tempo has yet to drop in this intriguing final between the imperious Swiss and the hopeful Scot.
Wimbledon Mens’ Final: Murray wins first set against Federer
Solid serving games were expected from both men but that was not the case in the opening exchanges.
Column: The British government is facing separation anxiety
But this isn’t about Ireland for a change as the Falklands and Scotland look to upcoming referendums on their future, writes David McCann from the University of Ulster.
# great-britain - Friday 29 June, 2012
Fewer people from Great Britain visiting Ireland
Plus, reaction to the latest CSO figures on the number of visitors coming to Ireland.
# great-britain - Thursday 28 June, 2012
David Beckham left out of Great Britain squad for Olympic Games
Stuart Pearce has chosen Manchester City defender Micah Richards as his third, and last, overage player. Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy are the others.
# great-britain - Monday 4 June, 2012
Bellamy claims he will get Olympic call-up
The Liverpool striker has described the prospect of representing Britain as “a different challenge”.
# great-britain - Saturday 19 May, 2012
G8 leaders ‘affirm interest’ in Greece staying in the eurozone
Leaders also spoke of ensuring high standards of the ‘protection and enforcement’ of intellectual property rights.
G-8 leaders to focus on European financial crisis
Energy will also be on the agenda, as the world looks to the oil markets in advance of scheduled sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
# great-britain - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Great Britain handed tough draw in football group stages at Olympics
Meanwhile, Stuart Pearce says he will travel to the United States to check on the form and fitness of David Beckham.
# great-britain - Monday 16 April, 2012
Washington defeats Michael Collins in ‘Britain’s toughest enemy’ poll
The man who led the United States to independence trumps the Corkonian rebel leader in a poll of British academics.
# great-britain - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Michael Collins: Still the second biggest enemy of Britain?
Online poll puts War of Independence revolutionary ahead of Rommel, Napoleon and George Washington in ‘Britain’s Greatest Foes’ list… but behind the founder of modern Turkey.
# great-britain - Monday 12 March, 2012
Leaders encourage ‘spirit of mutual respect’ in centenary commemorations
Enda Kenny and David Cameron’s joint statement on the next decade of British-Irish relations also reiterated the countries dedication to the EU and the Single Market.
# great-britain - Saturday 3 March, 2012
Morrissey weighs in on Falklands debate
The former Smiths frontman told Argentinian fans that the islands “belong” to them.
# great-britain - Sunday 4 September, 2011
Daegu Days: Farah claims gold in dramatic 5,000m finale
Great Britain’s Mo Farah took a dramatic win in the men’s 5,000m on the final day of the World Championships in Daegu. Phillips Idowu, however, had to settle for a silver in the men’s triple jump.
# great-britain - Wednesday 13 July, 2011
Woodward warns GB 2012 athletes to mind their language and keep their rooms tidy
Rugby World Cup-winning coach seeks to use his expertise to unify the British team and increase medal haul.
# great-britain - Monday 20 June, 2011
Poll: Do you consider Rory McIlroy to be British or Irish?
It’s the question on everyone’s mind as the world hails a potential sporting great.
# great-britain - Tuesday 4 January, 2011
Were two people involved in the Joanna Yeates murder?
British police are investigating the possibility that more than one person might have been involved in the murder of Joanna Yeates, reports suggest.
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