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World Cup

Ireland Finishes Fourth, but Fighting

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Women’s Rugby World Cup took place in France in August, and the Irish team, true to form, upset the whole tournament, even if they didn’t make it to the podium. It started with a quarter-finals match against the New Zealand All Blacks, who have won the last four World Cups, and were expected to make it an unprecedented fifth victory. The All Blacks, in fact, hadn’t lost a … [Read more...] about Ireland Finishes Fourth, but Fighting

Irish Soccer Stand-off Continues

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

You may have thought that the World Cup and the Roy Keane saga was over, but a series of new books on Ireland's soccer greats threatens to reopen the wounds and will undoubtedly lead to new conflict between the warring factions in Irish soccer. Four explosive tell-all books are due for release in the coming weeks, starting with a Roy Keane biography penned by controversial … [Read more...] about Irish Soccer Stand-off Continues

World Cup 2002:
The Beautiful Game

By Siobhán Tracey, Contributor
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Americans call it soccer, everybody else calls it football, but whatever you call it, the exciting displays of skillful footwork and surprising results made the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea one of the best World Cups ever. If the word "soccer" does nothing for you other than conjure up a picture of a "soccer mom" picking up her kids in an SUV, let me explain … [Read more...] about World Cup 2002:
The Beautiful Game

World Cup Fever

By Irish America Staff
June / July 2002

June 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

In our dreams we take out Spain, beat England on penalties and Jason McAteer scores the winning goal against Brazil in the World Cup Final. The Carlsberg beer ad which is running in Ireland at the moment may only be wishful thinking, but as the nation gears up for the greatest sporting occasion of the year, there is growing optimism that Mick McCarthy and the lads will do us … [Read more...] about World Cup Fever

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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