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Pencils, not pixels: Ireland scuttles electronic voting machines

Faced with rising costs and growing fears of hackers, Ireland has decided to join a growing movement in Europe to return to old school voting practices.
April 26, 2009
   
Northern Ireland's full-court press for peace
Young basketball players from both sides of the religious divide put aside differences to learn new skills and teamwork.
April 16, 2009
   
Northern Ireland refuses to cede peace
Protestants and Catholics unify in vigils to protest the violence.		 March 12, 2009
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A display of sympathy
March 11, 2009
   
U2 rattled by claims of tax dodging
As new 'No Line on the Horizon,' album is released, Dubliners protest band's business shift to Amsterdam.
March 3, 2009
   
Across Irish Sea: two bold tactics against music piracy

Isle of Man considers unlimited downloads as Ireland pulls plugs.
February 3, 2009
includes audio clip
   
Irish pork recovering slowly after feed scare
Organic producers failed to escape industrial farm problems, despite efforts.
December 29, 2008
   
Law targets unruly beggars in Ireland
With the Celtic Tiger faltering, some say the crackdown will only add to the misery of the poor.
December 24, 2008
   
Ireland’s bailout proposal boosts confidence
October 1, 2008
   
Irish revote likely on EU treaty
Meeting in Brussels, European Union leaders signaled their intent to ensure that all 27 member states ratify the key treaty, which governs EU decisionmaking. But Czech approval also appears in doubt.
June 21, 2008
   
All eyes on Irish in key E.U. vote
In a referendum Thursday, voters could strike down a continent-wide treaty designed to boost Europe's clout.
June 12, 2008
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Global cluster-bomb ban draws moral line in the sand
Supporters of the treaty, to be unveiled in Dublin Friday, hope that it will pressure nonsignatories – including the US – to stop using the weapons.

written with Scott Peterson

May 30, 2008
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With 10 years of peace, N. Ireland strives for more
The reconciliation marked by the deal signed 10 years ago today gets a $71 million boost.
April 10, 2008
includes audio clip
   
Ireland's Ahern to resign, but peacemaker legacy likely to endure
Amid an inquiry of his personal finances, the prime minister announced Wednesday that he would step down May 6.
April 3, 2008
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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
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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