U.S. President Barack Obama, left, leaves the U.S. Capitol Building following lunch there with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen, right, on St Patrick's Day in Washington, March 17, 2009. (Jason Reed/Reuters)
Irish still give Obama a green light
Obama, with an assist from Hillary Clinton, has kept Ireland happy during his first year in office.
DUBLIN, Ireland ― One year after President Barack Obama took office, the “special relationship” between the United States and Ireland is as strong as ever.
The term was once used exclusively to denote the close Washington-London alliance but it was hijacked by Ireland after relations with Dublin blossomed during the Clinton administration.
President Clinton made...
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Robinson: Northern Ireland agreement means "politics is working"
Conor O'Clery - United Kingdom - February 5, 2010 08:34 ET
Irish and British prime ministers gather with Northern Ireland leaders to celebrate new agreement.
A real-life Mrs. Robinson
Conor O'Clery - United Kingdom - January 11, 2010 12:42 ET
The consequences of the sex scandal involving Iris Robinson, conservative politician and now-infamous cougar, hinge on the question of policing.
Snowy Ireland runs out of salt, but not broken bones
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - January 8, 2010 06:38 ET
Ireland has been gripped by its longest cold spell since 1963.
Irish debate disclosure of minister's cancer
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - January 4, 2010 15:50 ET
The public disclosure of Brian Lenihan's cancer diagnosis caused outrage in Ireland.
Two more bishops resign in Irish church scandal
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - December 25, 2009 10:34 ET
Christmas marred by civil war within Catholic hierarchy.
Christmas: A tree grows in St. Peter's Square
Angelica Marin - Italy - December 21, 2009 08:46 ET
The Vatican's annual Christmas tree tradition caps a difficult year for the Catholic Church.
Polar bears face stark odds, says bookmaker Paddy Power PLC
Conor O'Clery - Global Green - December 16, 2009 09:00 ET
Paddy Power PLC bets against polar bears, white Christmas.
Ireland suffers savage budget cuts to stay afloat
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - December 9, 2009 17:15 ET
Less pay for everyone, from the prime minister to the cop on the beat.
Report: Police and clergy protected pedophile priests
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 27, 2009 14:50 ET
A New report on clerical abuse from 1975 to 2004 details the cover-up of abuse allegations.
Ireland inundated by record rainfall
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 25, 2009 06:59 ET
Experts say climate change should not be blamed.
Outraged Ireland demands a replay
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 19, 2009 11:53 ET
A French hand ball puts Ireland out of the World Cup.
Ireland reconsiders how it honors WWI veterans
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 13, 2009 18:18 ET
Until recently, Ireland had not commemorated its dead who fought in the British army.
Outrage packs a Dublin concert hall
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 6, 2009 15:56 ET
The audience was ready to cheer Ireland's "Four Angry Men."
Outrage packs a Dublin concert hall
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 6, 2009 15:56 ET
The audience was ready to cheer Ireland's "Four Angry Men."
Irish pols protest proposed drunk-driving limits
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - October 31, 2009 08:44 ET
The proposed 0.05 percent BAC would only cover one pint of Guinness.
The Abbey Theatre's big move
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - October 22, 2009 13:21 ET
A new government proposal would move the storied theater to the historic General Post Office.
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How to raise Irish taxpayers' tempers
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - October 16, 2009 14:54 ET
John O'Donoghue, who expensed first class travel, limousines and hat rental, has resigned.
Full Frame: Roots on an Irish farm
Charlie Mahoney - Full Frame - October 15, 2009 14:42 ET
A photographer travels back to the Irish farm where his grandfather was born.
It ain't over till Vaclav Klaus sings
Teri Schultz - European Union - October 9, 2009 19:34 ET
The Irish have given their all-important "aye" to the Lisbon Treaty, but another obstacle exists: the anti-EU Czech president.
Global Blogs:
Taxi Drivers For Change Donate leftover Money
Irish Taxi - Ireland - February 8, 2010 23:20 ET
As promised Taxi drivers for change have donated money collected from drivers and not used in the course of their campaign to Temple street hospital, a grand total of €1607.25 was gratefully received by the Hospital at 4:30pm yesterday. Colin Cashel (Treasurer TDFC) Aisling...
Just Because
Phil O'Kane - Ireland - February 8, 2010 18:15 ET
I’ve never been one to “reblog” something verbatim, though this post from Grannymar sums up how I feel right now, somehow. Just because… You are not in full time employment, doesn’t mean you don’t need to eat. You are on a diet, doesn’t mean you cannot...
Sean Saves Our Duty Free
Catherine Halloran - Ireland - February 4, 2010 05:53 ET
The next time you are sitting back with a glass of 10-year-old whiskey bought in the duty free, raise a toast to MEP and former GAA supremo Sean Kelly.For if it were not for his dogged determination, duty free could be a thing of the past given the direction that the World...
Me at the movies 2010
The Dublin Community Blog - Ireland - February 3, 2010 16:47 ET
Yes, it is that time of the year again. Like last year, I’m planning to entertain you with my adventures as a volunteer for the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. The Festival officially opens on February 18th; so from then on you’ll get regular updates on...
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