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As property values soar, Ireland's generations divide on returns Many older people gained equity, while young people try to pay large mortgages.	October 17, 2007

Ireland steps up as immigration leader As Europe wrestles with its relatively new status as an immigrant continent, an unlikely leader is emerging: Ireland.	September 4, 2007

Irish strive to keep Celtic 'Tiger' feisty The victors in Thursday's election will face formidable challenges as Ireland's economy begins to slow.	May 24, 2007

In Northern Ireland, peace driven by economics Two fierce adversaries agreed to a power-sharing government just hours before a London-set deadline. written with Mark Rice-Oxley	March 24, 2007

Symbolic step of peace at Irish stadium England and Ireland faced off at Croke Park, 87 years after Bloody Sunday marked the stadium's place in Irish history.	February 25, 2007

The Irish step beyond 'Riverdance' Jean Butler and Colin Dunne, former stars of 'Riverdance,' have traded traditional steps for their own choreography.	June 17, 2005

Irish dancing without the jigs
After last weekend's avalanche of tourists you'd probably be cynical hearing yet another American boast a "special connection to Ireland", but Minnesotan Jerry Pearson has good reason for the claim and it's not just the fact that he was born on St Patrick's Day or married his Irish wife on Bloomsday. Twenty-three years ago, as a young choreographer, he came to Dublin and made Lunar Parables, arguably the quintessential Irish contemporary dance.

(The Irish Times)