# Estonia

This year

2023

# Green shoots

Kevin Zefi penalty keeps Ireland's U19 Euro qualification hopes alive

Tom Mohan’s side beat Estonia 1-0 at Ferrycarrig Park today.

4.6k

Mar 25th 2023, 9:13 PM

# 'routine' mission

RAF and German jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace

The UK Ministry of Defence stressed the ‘routine’ nature of the response, but it comes amid tensions between the West and Russia.

18.2k

Mar 15th 2023, 6:53 AM

# Tallinn

Estonian prime minister beats far-right rival by wide margin in general election

The far-right party had been campaigning against further arms deliveries to Ukraine.

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Mar 6th 2023, 8:33 AM

# M/S Estonia

New report into 1994 Estonia ferry disaster finds there was no collision and no explosion

A total of 852 people were killed when the M/S Estonia sank 29 years ago – one of Europe’s worst peacetime maritime disasters.

14.4k

Jan 23rd 2023, 2:24 PM

Last year

2022

# ukraine crisis

Ex-Estonian Defence Forces chief: 'Neutrality is a luxury only rich countries can afford'

Major General Meelis Kiili, spoke to The Journal about Neutrality, NATO and his country’s plan to fight Russia.

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Jun 7th 2022, 12:05 AM

# cyber threat

A year on: Inside the Defence Forces response against the HSE ransomware hack

We speak to an officer in the Irish Defence Forces’ Communications Information Services Corps about the HSE attack and future threats.

19.0k

May 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM

# travels

Micheál Martin heads to Estonia and Finland to discuss Russia, climate change and energy

Ireland and Finland celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.

6.9k

Apr 8th 2022, 8:13 AM

All time

# Winner winner

Ferguson marks 50th Northern Ireland cap with match-winning wonder strike

The second-half substitute secured a 1-0 friendly win over Estonia.

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Sep 5th 2021, 7:44 PM

# imre arakas

Estonian Kinahan hitman challenges extradition bid in High Court

Imre Arakas (62) was jailed for his role in a Kinahan cartel murder plot.

24.6k

Jun 22nd 2021, 6:51 PM

# One Step Closer

Gundogan grabs brace as Germany see-off Estonia despite early Can red card

Germany moved closer to Euro 2020 qualification after a 3-0 win in Estonia, with Ilkay Gundogan inspiring the 10 men.

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Oct 13th 2019, 10:28 PM

# Winner alright

Germany put eight past Estonia to maintain winning start to Euro qualifiers

Marco Reus and Serge Gnabry grabbed two goals each in their side’s victory.

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Jun 11th 2019, 11:09 PM

# tallinn order

Washington and Magennis turn it around for Northern Ireland in Estonia

Michael O’Neill’s substitutions sustained his side’s 100% start to qualifying and ended their winless away run.

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Jun 8th 2019, 8:13 PM

# hot prospect

Arsenal teenager earns first Northern Ireland call-up

Daniel Ballard is the only new face in Michael O’Neill’s 27-man group.

6.0k

Mar 12th 2019, 8:01 PM

# VAN BASTEN

Sublime Duffy wonder goal inspires Europa League qualifier win as Dundalk see off Tallinn

Michael Duffy and Pat Hoban were on the scoresheet as Dundalk booked their place in the second round of the Europa League qualifiers.

12.0k

Jul 19th 2018, 9:59 PM

# Thefts

Equipment stolen from Galway and Mayo Mountain Rescue as cars broken into

The cars were broken into in the Doolough area of Louisburgh.

19.5k

Mar 21st 2018, 8:05 AM

# Operation Vantage

Number of foreign couples attempting to marry in Ireland drops 58% since new laws

Gardaí are now using new laws to tackle sham marriages.

32.7k

Jul 30th 2017, 4:00 PM

# Waterworld

Ireland's water charges are among the lowest in Europe...*

* And that’s even before they were suspended. Dublin meanwhile ranks 31st out of 31 European cities in terms of percentage income spent on charges each year.

14.9k

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Oct 9th 2016, 7:40 AM

# european court judgement

Prisoner who was banned from websites had human rights breached

The prisoner’s complaint related to not being able access sites which would help him fight his case.

12.6k

Jan 19th 2016, 12:14 PM

# Countdown

If EU house price rises were a music chart, would Ireland make the top 5?

Yes, just.

7.5k

Jul 11th 2014, 11:56 AM

# Overdoses

Estonia has the highest number of drug deaths in Europe. But why?

Estonia with a population of just 1.2 million, has 191 per million drug deaths per population.

31.1k

Jun 2nd 2014, 8:15 AM

# jobless numbers

Slight rise in EU unemployment rate

The biggest increases in unemployment were in Greece and Cyprus. Ireland is seventh worst out of the 28 EU members.

3.1k

Oct 1st 2013, 10:58 AM

# End of an era

Cats, sacks and handballs: The 8 games that defined Trap's Ireland reign

The Italian’s eventful reign in charge of the Boys in Green is over.

8.8k

Sep 11th 2013, 12:27 PM

# Financial transaction tax

11 EU nations get go-ahead for 'Robin Hood tax', Ireland not among them

Concerns about jobs at the IFSC are among the reasons that Ireland has not signed up to implementing a levy on financial transactions despite Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany and France all doing so.

11.1k

Jan 23rd 2013, 4:15 PM

# Euro 2012

Remember these? The 17 iconic moments that defined Euro 2012

It seems like a lifetime ago now.. but relive the madness with this collection of images.

2.7k

Dec 29th 2012, 12:24 PM

# Eurozone

Falling growth means Eurozone is back in recession

Hadn’t you noticed? Eurozone GDP fell by 0.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2012.

Nov 15th 2012, 12:36 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland introduce a financial transaction tax?

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has rejected the introduction of a tax on financial market transactions but what do you think of the idea?

5.8k

Oct 10th 2012, 11:16 AM

# Preview

Here's all you need to know about tonight's international action

The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.

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Aug 15th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Euro 2012

Reasons for Ireland's European disappointment...

The Boys in Green are going home early and there are genuine reasons for Irish football fans to be feeling down, writes Miguel Delaney.

5.1k

Jun 16th 2012, 4:42 PM

# Honest

'It's heartbreaking' -- Richard Dunne reflects on broken Euro dreams

“We came here with the aim and the dream of winning the European Championships. It’s gone completely wrong for us,” said the Aston Villa defender this afternoon.

4.3k

Jun 16th 2012, 1:26 PM

# Euro 2012

Irish suffered "psychological blow", admits Trap

“We don’t see fear in training or in our preparations for the tournament, I don’t see tensions in the side,” said the Italian after the rout by Spain.

5.9k

Jun 15th 2012, 6:47 AM

# Euro2012

Analysis: Trap made it easy for the best team on the planet

Ireland were up against it when facing the defending champions tonight. But the Ireland manager gave Spain a helping hand, writes Miguel Delaney.

7.6k

Jun 15th 2012, 12:05 AM

# On song

'We're not here for a sing-song', fumes Roy Keane after Irish defeat

“I’m not too happy with all that nonsense. To praise the supporters for sake of it … Let’s change that attitude towards Irish supporters.”

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Jun 14th 2012, 10:37 PM

# over and out

Trapattoni: We didn't learn our lessons from Croatia game

The Italian admitted his side made life easy for one of the best team’s to ever lace up football boots tonight in Gdansk.

4.4k

Jun 14th 2012, 10:27 PM

# Euro 2012

Irish fans deserved more than this, says Keith Andrews

“You can hear the fans, they’re an absolute credit to their country and the team,” said the West Brom man after the defeat.

1.6k

Jun 14th 2012, 10:00 PM

# Red Tide

Match report: Spain run riot over hapless Ireland

The Irish are the first team eliminated from the tournament after a night to forget in Gdansk.

4.5k

Jun 14th 2012, 9:43 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Spain, Euro 2012

Giovanni Trapattoni leads his men into a can’t-lose clash with the world and European champions in Gdansk. It might well be epic.

15.4k

Jun 14th 2012, 6:38 PM

# Euro 2012

In pictures: Trap's Army invades Gdansk ahead of Spanish showdown

With a mouth-watering Group C game against defending champions Spain hours away, the Irish are painting the city green.

7.1k

Jun 14th 2012, 5:08 PM

# Euro2012

Trap hints Keane's the man to lead the line alone against La Roja

It’s clear Ireland will go with the skipper as a lone striker against Spain, Miguel Delaney writes from Gdynia.

3.1k

Jun 13th 2012, 5:54 PM

# Let's Gdansk

Poll: Should Trap drop Robbie Keane for the Spain game tomorrow?

Should Ireland’s record goalscorer sit this one out in order to stifle the likes of Xavi and Iniesta in midfield?

4.6k

Jun 13th 2012, 11:25 AM

# Euro 2012

Keane calls on Irish to keep the faith

The message from the Ireland skipper was clear this afternoon ahead of the daunting meeting with world champions Spain in Gdynia: believe.

3.7k

Jun 12th 2012, 4:35 PM