Republic of Ireland
Britishnoun
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Demonstrators in the Republic of Ireland had been blocking fuel depots and motorways for nearly a week.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Speaking from the club's four-day training camp in the Republic of Ireland, Amad feels United already have the right man.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Also last year the airport jokingly considered changing its name to Troy Parrott Airport after the Republic of Ireland striker's hat-trick against Hungary.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The Republic of Ireland had led 2-0 but lost on penalties after a late Czech Republic equaliser forced extra time.
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)
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