Search
Search
Daylife

Ireland | PLACE

 

Ireland (53°30′N 7°38′W; ; Irish: Éire; Scots:Airlann) is the second largest island in Europe. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe with the island of Great Britain lying to the east. Politically it is divided into the Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state occupying five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, occupying the northeastern sixth of the island. The name 'Ireland' derives from the name Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word 'land'.

Read the full background at Wikipedia

Latest News 

Connections

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Rhys Davies of Wales hits a tee shot during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco. Wales
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Pre match atmosphere in the Twickenham car parks prior to kickoff during the Investec Challenge Series match between England and Australia at Twickenham on November 7, 2009 in London, England. Twickenham
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 13: Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Brian O'Driscoll
Andy Murray, of Scotland, smiles after winning a point against Ivo Karlovic, of Croatia, in the finals of the SAP Tennis Open in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Murray, who is the defending champion of this tournament, won 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (2). Scotland
England's rugby players Jonny Wilkinson, left, and Toby Flood attend the Captain's run at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Friday, March 19, 2010 at the eve of their Six Nations rugby union international match against France. Jonny Wilkinson
People enjoy the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Wednesday March 17, 2010. Hundreds of thousands of people will mark the national day at more than 180 events in towns and villages across the country. Dublin
US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day
Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, left, reacts after kicking the match winning drop goal during their Six Nations rugby union international match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Saturday March 21, 2009. Ronan O'Gara
Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims;. Unemployment
A picture taken on March 19, 2010 in Paris, shows the obelisk at Place de la Concorde in front of the French nationale assembly. Paris
Munster's Irish lock Paul O'Connell (L) consoles team-mate Irish centre Keith Earls (R) at the final whistle of the Heineken European Cup semi-final rugby union match between Munster and Leinster at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on May 2, 2009. Keith Earls
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 13: Paul O'Connell of Ireland is tackled by Stephen Jones of Wales during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Paul O'Connell
Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick's day in downtown Buenos Aires on March 17, 2010. Saint Patrick
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Brian Smith (R), coach of the Roosters speaks with Lopini Paea (L), of the Roosters during a Sydney Roosters NRL training session at Lakeside Oval on March 10, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Brian Smith
Security guards (L) block an unidentified man who stood in the audience and shouted in English at Pope Benedict XVI (not pictured) during the Pontiff weekly general audience on March 17, 2010 at St Peter's square at The Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said the same day he was set to sign a pastoral letter to Ireland's Roman Catholics about the paedophile priest scandal that has rocked their country. Pope Benedict XVI
Wales' winger Shane Williams (R) runs to score the first try of the match as Wales' fullback Lee Byrne (C) and Scotland's flanker John Barclay (L) look on during their Six Nations Rugby Union match at the Millenium Stadium, in Cardiff on February 9, 2008. Lee Byrne
Bourgoin's Yann David, top, powers his way past Ulster's David Humphreys during their Rugby Heineken Cup round five at Ravenhill, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. David Humphreys

Related Topics 

Photos 

PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a shot during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

CloseCaption
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a shot during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Getty Images North America 

PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

CloseCaption
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Getty Images North America 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Peter Lawrie of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Peter Lawrie of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 10th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 10th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up his golf ball after making a birdie putt in the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up his golf ball after making a birdie putt in the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, waves to the gallery after making his putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, waves to the gallery after making his putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, checks the distance on the fifth green during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, checks the distance on the fifth green during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, hits from under a tree on the fifth hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, hits from under a tree on the fifth hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 18: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot from leaves during the first round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 18, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

CloseCaption
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 18: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot from leaves during the first round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 18, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Getty Images North America 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland looks at his yardage book during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland looks at his yardage book during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 18: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the first round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 18, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Transitions golf tournament Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Transitions golf tournament Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

AFP 

Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland speaks alongside US President Barack Obama during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

CloseCaption
Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland speaks alongside US President Barack Obama during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

AFP 

US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.

AFP 

US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

AFP 

US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

AFP 

US President Barack Obama listens during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama listens during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

AFP 

US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

CloseCaption
US President Barack Obama smiles during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010, with Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland.

AFP 

Launch Gallery0 of 0

"For people like that, the quieter the place, the better"


Tom Walsh Mar 19 2010 11:47 PM from The New York Times

"You look at 2007 and Ireland struggled in a World Cup. A lot of the players who are with Ireland now were involved in that so they’ve gone through some tough times and understand as part of their journey they had to go through..."


Andy Robinson Mar 19 2010 10:38 PM from Herald Scotland

"We’ve not won in this championship and we should have, so it’s a big game for them but it’s a huge one for us as well because it’s our last opportunity to get something out of this championship"


Chris Cusiter Mar 19 2010 10:38 PM from Herald Scotland

"Shaun is a very obvious talent with quick feet"


Tony Mowbray Mar 19 2010 10:22 PM from Herald Scotland

"Protect the sanctity of life, keep current law: no public funding for abortion. Let's keep that principle intact, and you'll probably get our vote"


Bart Stupak Mar 19 2010 9:57 PM from LifeSite.net

"My group is still holding firm, there are no votes"


Bart Stupak Mar 19 2010 9:57 PM from LifeSite.net

"We can’t get the situation again where the scrum is a mess"


Andy Robinson Mar 19 2010 9:23 PM from Times Online

"One of the key areas is to put the Ireland back row, plus Tommy Bowe and Jonathan Sexton, on the floor and stop any momentum those players are able to produce, we have been really focusing on that"


Andy Robinson Mar 19 2010 9:23 PM from Times Online

"They will come out fired up, that is a big thing for us to deal with ... We have to come out in a similar state of mind, all guns firing. If we can do that then, later in the game the pressure starts to show. We want to put..."


Chris Cusiter Mar 19 2010 9:23 PM from Times Online

"I am 100 per cent confident that we are capable of beating Ireland but we have to produce our best game of the championship"


Chris Cusiter Mar 19 2010 9:23 PM from Times Online
  of  

PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a shot during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

CloseCaption
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a shot during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Getty Images North America 

PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

CloseCaption
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 19: Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club held on March 19, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Getty Images North America 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Peter Lawrie of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Peter Lawrie of Ireland plays into the 18th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 10th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

CloseCaption
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: Paul McGinley of Ireland plays into the 10th green during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco.

Getty Images Europe 

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up his golf ball after making a birdie putt in the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

CloseCaption
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up his golf ball after making a birdie putt in the seventh hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla.

AP 

Launch Gallery   of  

Related Blogs 

* Road Runner is not liable for the subject matter of Blogs on the open Web.


On TV Now

View All

As of 10:48PM EST »

News
» More CNBC

Mad Money

FNC

The O'Reilly Factor

ABC

Nightline

NBC

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

News 

Featured Videos

Elevator Music
Obama: Vote is About Character
Warren Buffett Sings
Obama Effigy Hung at School With Fired Teachers
Exclusive: 'Sexts' From Tiger
Social Media Scam
Airlifting Sheep to Safety
GOP Take a Stand Against Abortion Funding
Man Chained to White House Fence
TV's 'Game of Death'
Four-Year-Old Boy for Sale on Craigslist
Police: Dentist Used Paperclips in Root Canal
Stuck On a Plane for 16 Hours
Man Stuck in Car 4 Days, Writes Goodbye Note
Moment of Texas Bus Crash on Tape
Virginia Woman Turns 108-Years-Old
Life Without Google in China
Father Charged After Baby Found in Oven
A Washing Machine for Dogs
Best Cities for Young People

Sports 

Take A Break

Play Mahjongg Dimensions Deluxe! Mahjongg Dimensions Deluxe
Play Mirror Mysteries! Mirror Mysteries
Play Farm Frenzy 3 - Ice Age! Farm Frenzy 3- Ice Age
Play Wizard Land! Wizard Land
Play Break Out! Break Out
Play Jane Angel - Templar Mystery! Jane Angel - Templar Mystery
Play Hidden Identity - Chicago Blackout! Hidden Identity - Chicago Blackout!
Play Wisegal! Wisegal
Play The Da Vinci Code! The Da Vinci Code

Technology 

More Headlines 

Search
Search
Copyright © 2010 Road Runner Holding Co. LLC | Advertise with Us | Web Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | TWC Subscriber Policies | Sign Up for Road Runner