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Republic of Ireland

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noun

  1. See Ireland

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People have been seen walking with their luggage along Dublin's M50 towards the airport as vehicles block roads during fuel protests in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in place in countries including Australia, the US and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Euros in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will see 40% of tickets allocated to the two most affordable "Fans First" categories.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Thanks to a penalty from Troy Parrott and an own goal from Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar, the Republic of Ireland led in Prague after 23 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As I was making the remark to one of the men in the hotel, a boy with a handful of sheets issued from the Post Office—they were the proclamation of the new Republic of Ireland.

From Six days of the Irish Republic A Narrative and Critical Account of the Latest Phase of Irish Politics by Redmond-Howard, L. G., (Louis George)