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Slovakia

# slovakia - Wednesday 23 January, 2013

From Business ETC Financial Transaction Tax

11 EU nations get go-ahead for ‘Robin Hood tax’, Ireland not among them

Concerns about jobs at the IFSC are among the reasons that Ireland has not signed up to implementing a levy on financial transactions despite Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany and France all doing so.

# slovakia - Wednesday 2 January, 2013

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VIDEO: 24-year-old Irishman making waves in mixed martial arts

Conor McGregor is rapidly becoming a star of the sport, and a recent fight in Dublin showed why.

# slovakia - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Ireland introduce a financial transaction tax?

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has rejected the introduction of a tax on financial market transactions but what do you think of the idea?

# slovakia - Tuesday 18 September, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Hegerovice

Warning issued to Irish consumers about Czech alcohol

Spirits with more than 20 per cent alcohol have been banned in the country after a wave of methanol poisonings.

# slovakia - Wednesday 15 August, 2012

Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action

The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.

# slovakia - Thursday 19 July, 2012

Europa League previews: Testing away encounters for St Pat’s and Sligo

The Saints find themselves in Bosnia and looking to keep up a good European run while Rovers face Spartak Trnava of Slovakia.

# slovakia - Monday 2 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Vatican

Pope fires Slovak bishop in rare show of authority

Pope Benedict XVI has become increasingly willing to forcibly remove bishops who refuse to step down.

# slovakia - Wednesday 30 May, 2012

International friendlies wrap: Sweden, Holland among winners

Check out everything you need to know about all tonight’s international games here.

# slovakia - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

From Business ETC As You Were

Eurozone GDP unchanged in the first quarter of 2012

Modest growth in the likes of Germany is offset by falls in other large countries like Italy; France is also perfectly flat.

# slovakia - Monday 12 March, 2012

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Video: Gothic castle destroyed by fire in Slovakia

Police say they suspect two boys started the fire while experimenting with cigarettes.

# slovakia - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Netherlands

EU nations call on Dutch government to condemn far-right website

The website, set up by the far-right Freedom Party, asks people to report central and east Europeans “for general nuisance, pollution and labour market displacement.”

# slovakia - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

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WATCH: roof collapses over kids’ ice-rink

The roof began to creak as a group of Slovakian children warmed up for hockey, and took little time to fall through.

# slovakia - Thursday 13 October, 2011

From Business ETC Eurozone

Slovakia approves expanded eurozone bailout fund

Slovakian lawmakers removed the last hurdle to the EFSF’s use as the continent’s main weapon against the debt crisis.

# slovakia - Wednesday 12 October, 2011

From Business ETC Slovakia

Government falls as Slovakia rejects Eurozone bailout expansion plans

However the bill is now set to go to another parliamentary vote later this week where it will likely pass.

# slovakia - Tuesday 11 October, 2011

What banana skin? Five things Ireland must do to avoid defeat this evening

It’s draw or bust for Trap tonight, so we examine what his side must do to avoid an ignominious loss.

From Business ETC Eurozone

Slovakia parliamentary vote crucial to Eurozone bailout fund

The hopes of expanding the Eurozone’s bailout mechanism lie in the hands of Slovakia’s parliamentarians who are expected to vote today.

# slovakia - Friday 7 October, 2011

As it happened: Slovakia v Russia

Ireland needed Slovakia to beat Russia to maintain any hopes of qualifying automatically. Catch with all the action here.

Euro 2012 preview: Andorra v Ireland… and all of Group B’s permutations

Ireland and Giovanni Trapattoni could be five days from glory. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Miguel Delaney goes through a very complex Group B

# slovakia - Thursday 6 October, 2011

Have Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: How many points will Ireland get from their final two qualifiers?

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side have two vital games ahead of them, that will likely make or break their qualiying campaign. Let us know how you think they’ll fare.

# slovakia - Wednesday 7 September, 2011

Q and A: How Ireland can qualify and other Group B permutations

In light of last night’s results, we examine some of potential outcomes to Group B.

Armenia set sights on Group B second place finish

Their shock 4-0 away victory over Slovakia has thrown the race for play-off qualification wide open.

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Poll: will Ireland now qualify for Euro 2012?

After one of the most incredible night in Irish football history, do you think Trap can take advantage?

# slovakia - Tuesday 6 September, 2011

Another twist: Armenia hammer Slovakia on crazy night for Irish football

“I told the players St Patrick was looking down on us tonight,” says Trapattoni after scoreless draw in Moscow.

# slovakia - Saturday 3 September, 2011

Injury update: Shane Long will not be travelling to Russia

Ireland’s Shane Long has been given permission to rejoin his club, meaning the West Brom striker will play no role in Ireland’s make-or-break game with Russia next week.

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Poll: After last night’s performance, can Ireland really hope to beat Russia next week?

Does last night’s draw with Slovakia leave Giovanni Trappatoni’s national side with too much to do in Russia?

Trapattoni focuses on positives following Slovakia game

The Italian also indicates he is unlikely to consider playing James McCarthy for the team’s upcoming game with Russia.

# slovakia - Friday 2 September, 2011

As it happened: Ireland v Slovakia

Trapattoni’s men failed to break down a well-organised Slovakia team in a disappointing performance.

Euro qualifier: Five things to know about Ireland’s opponents

With Ireland’s crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia taking place in Dublin on Friday night, we look at the visitors…

Shane Long out of Slovakia showdown

FAI confirm that West Brom striker will sit this one out after picking up a calf strain in training.

# slovakia - Thursday 1 September, 2011

Ward and Long to start against Slovakia

Trapattoni has surprisingly left out Kevin Doyle ahead of the team’s crucial qualifier at home to Slovakia tomorrow night.

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Poll: How many points will Ireland get from their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers?

Trapattoni’s side’s double-header will prove vital in their attempts to secure qualification for Poland and Ukraine.

# slovakia - Monday 29 August, 2011

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Andy Keogh and Glenn Whelan give their thoughts ahead of Slovakia clash

The Irish stars are looking to give the country something to cheer about amid the current economic doom and gloom.

# slovakia - Tuesday 23 August, 2011

From Business ETC Eurozone

European in-fighting may still scupper Greece’s second bailout

Athens and Helsinki have struck a deal where Finland gets collateral for its second batch of loans. Now others want similar deals.

# slovakia - Wednesday 3 August, 2011

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Sport’s worst haircuts: a tribute

Limerick’s Stephen Lavin showcased one of the most ill-advised GAA haircuts in recent memory at the weekend. Here’s some more of the most offensive dos in sporting history.

# slovakia - Tuesday 17 May, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Cannibalism

Police investigating suspected Slovakian cannibal uncover bodies in graves

Details from the laptop of a suspected cannibal lead police to the grave of two women in an eastern Slovakian town.

# slovakia - Wednesday 2 February, 2011

Steady as she goes: Ireland unchanged as FIFA release latest world rankings

Trapattoni’s men remain in 35th spot as Spain come out on top of the pile once again.

# slovakia - Friday 22 October, 2010

From TheJournal.ie Sad

Generous Irish donors pay for Stefan’s body to go home

Thousands pledged to repatriate remains of depressed Slovakian man who killed himself over financial woes.

# slovakia - Wednesday 13 October, 2010

Keane’s form worries Trap

Keane’s lack of match practice worries Trap after captain misses two key chances in Zilina.

# slovakia - Monday 11 October, 2010

Slovakia: Who are they?

How Slovakia are preparing, their current form, and who Ireland should be wary of – with Slovak expert Daniel Richardson.

# slovakia - Sunday 10 October, 2010

Doyle out of Slovakia match

Blow to Ireland’s hopes of a win in Zilina as key player Doyle picks up knee injury.

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