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Letter from Rome: Schmidt's demands liberate Ireland to succeed
Our man in Italy reports back on an Ireland squad that appears at ease with the head coach’s intensity.
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Feb 7th 2015, 8:10 AM
'He's one of the best in the world' - Ireland wary of Parisse's quality
The Italian captain remains the heart and soul of Jacques Brunel’s side at the age of 31.
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Feb 7th 2015, 7:00 AM
In pics: Keats kicks into gear as Ireland get a feel for Stadio Olimpico
Ian Keatley looks to be in decent goal-kicking form.
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Feb 6th 2015, 3:55 PM
Schmidt set to pair Henshaw and Payne together again in Ireland's midfield
Meanwhile, Jordi Murphy is likely to be included in the back row for the trip to Italy.
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Feb 4th 2015, 5:45 AM
Madigan ready for Schmidt's demands with Six Nations looming
The Leinster back is favourite to wear 10 for Ireland against Italy in just over a fortnight’s time.
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Jan 20th 2015, 6:30 AM
Open Thread: Who would you pick to start for Ireland in the Six Nations?
Have Luke Marshall or Felix Jones done enough to make the breakthrough?
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Jan 1st 2015, 10:30 AM
The mayor of Rome isn't afraid of the mafia - he's going to keep riding his bike
Police had warned the mayor that he was under threat by “dangerous organisations”.
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Dec 7th 2014, 3:39 PM
Pope Francis!
Naughty!
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Oct 9th 2014, 7:37 AM
The top 6 destinations to watch football in Europe
Tapas and football? It’s time to start planning your next break.
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Aug 12th 2014, 6:13 PM
Christian woman who was spared death sentence in Sudan arrives in Rome
27-year-old Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag was sentenced to death in May for converting from Islam.
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Jul 24th 2014, 10:34 AM
Martin: 'Crisis of the sexual abuse of children in the church not a chapter of the past'
The Archbishop said that the Catholic Church must “do more” to help victims of abuse.
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Jul 7th 2014, 8:02 PM
Ground staff blamed as Ryanair plane rolls into a fire station at Rome Airport
Nobody was injured in the incident, which happened during a strike by Italian ground staff.
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Jun 6th 2014, 10:40 PM
Ryanair flights cancelled to and from Rome due to strike action
Ryanair says that affected customers can transfer onto alternative flights by contacting Ryanair’s reservation centres.
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Jun 4th 2014, 10:23 PM
John XXIII and John Paul II declared saints
Retired Pope Benedict XVI and Taoiseach Enda Kenny are in attendance at today’s ceremony.
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Apr 27th 2014, 7:50 PM
John Paul II was so popular in the 1980s, he even had a dress-doll book dedicated to him...
You might still find this gem lurking on a bookshelf in your parents’ house…
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Apr 27th 2014, 10:15 AM
Can't make it to Rome? You can watch John Paul II's canonisation live in 3D in Drumcondra
Around 5 million people are expected in Rome ahead of the ceremony to make John Paul II and John XXIII saints. If you’re not a fan of the crowds, here are the options…
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Apr 24th 2014, 8:00 AM
Pope Francis has been washing people's feet ... again
The Pope washed the feet of a dozen elderly and disabled people during a ceremony in Rome.
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Apr 17th 2014, 7:00 PM
Police fire tear gas on anti-austerity protesters in Rome, 20 officers were injured in violence
One protester lost a number of fingers after a firecracker apparently exploded prematurely in his hand.
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Apr 13th 2014, 10:40 AM
Pope Francis personally asks for forgiveness for child sex abuse by priests
He said he would not take one step back in regards to how abusers are dealt with and the sanctions that must be imposed.
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Apr 11th 2014, 2:03 PM
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin caught up with Pope Francis today in Rome
While attending a conference on human trafficking, the Pope was presented with a t-shirt which said “Turn Back Crime”.
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Apr 10th 2014, 6:54 PM
Gun used in attempted assassination on Pope John Paul II goes on exhibit
Italy’s justice ministry has loaned the museum the gun, a Browning 9mm, for three years.
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Apr 7th 2014, 9:56 PM
England take Six Nations lead after hammering Italy in Rome
However, Leonardo Sarto’s late try ensured England would not surpass the 50-point margin they chased.
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Mar 15th 2014, 3:02 PM
Italy coach Brunel warns of backlash as Tommaso Allan faces Scots
The Italian out-half played for Scotland at underage level before switching to the country of his birth.
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Feb 20th 2014, 3:36 PM
Gray in, Denton out as Scotland make their way to rumble in Rome
Interim coach Scott Johnson is keeping us guessing with these starting line-ups.
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Feb 18th 2014, 12:02 PM
Hijacker of Rome-bound plane “was co-pilot” — Geneva police
The man “said he felt threatened in his country” and wanted to seek asylum in Switzerland.
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Feb 17th 2014, 9:55 AM
Here's Pope Francis meeting Philomena Lee and Steve Coogan
After the meeting, Lee said she hopes the Pope will help her with her fight to help mothers and children who need closure.
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Feb 5th 2014, 2:33 PM
Queen Elizabeth to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican
Queen Elizabeth will meet with the Pontiff on 3 April, Buckingham Palace announced today.
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Feb 4th 2014, 11:20 AM
Blast at church in Rome ahead of Francois Hollande visit
The French President is due to meet with the Pope for the first time later today amid deep divisions in France over issues like abortion and gay marriage.
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Jan 24th 2014, 8:50 AM
Dine like the Romans? Then try some giraffe legs and sea urchins...
We don’t think it will be the new Atkins.
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Jan 11th 2014, 10:00 AM
Former Pope Benedict makes second secret trip outside Vatican
The former pope, who promised on retirement to “live hidden from the world”, made excursion to visit brother in hospital.
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Jan 5th 2014, 8:41 AM
Francis prays for child soldiers “robbed of their childhood”
The new Pope has delivered his first Christmas ‘urbi et orbi’ message.
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Dec 25th 2013, 12:25 PM
Government “is satisfied” without Vatican embassy
There is no plan to re-establish a resident embassy to the Holy See in the immediate term says Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore
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Nov 23rd 2013, 7:30 AM
Hundreds camped out in Rome to protest against austerity
Tens of thousands had marched through Rome in a mostly peaceful demonstration yesterday.
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Oct 20th 2013, 2:48 PM
Who's the Irish woman in the new series of The Walking Dead?
Double tap, like.
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Oct 16th 2013, 2:43 PM
Italian crisis intensifies as rebels begin deserting Berlusconi
Members of his party are considering splitting from the former premier after he urged his ministers to pull out of the Government at the weekend.
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Oct 2nd 2013, 7:53 AM
These two former popes will be made saints in April next year
Pope Francis today announced the date for the canonisation ceremony which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Rome.
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Sep 30th 2013, 11:52 AM
Italy's top court upholds Silvio Berlusconi's prison term
The former Italian prime minister is likely to face house arrest or community service because of his age after the court upheld his conviction for tax fraud.
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Aug 1st 2013, 8:47 PM
The Catholic Church shouldn't fear structural renewal – Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called for structural renewal in the Catholic church to keep up with the times – but also advised priests and nuns to shun costly trappings so they can use more resources to help the poor.
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Jul 7th 2013, 7:30 AM
Top officials at scandal-hit Vatican bank resign
It follows the arrest of a cleric who held accounts at the institution for alleged corruption.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 9:11 AM
Pope names commission of inquiry into Vatican Bank
The commission will investigate the bank’s legal structure and the activities of the secretive financial institution.
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Jun 26th 2013, 3:55 PM
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