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At Intrade, all bets are off due to financial probe
Stephen Beard Mar 11, 2013
Intrade, the online betting site, has shut up shop as it investigates financial irregularities. The Irish based company allowed customers to bet on a wide range of non-sporting events including U.S. elections and the Academy Awards.
Irish priest reflects on economy two years after bailout
Jeremy Hobson Nov 30, 2012
It was exactly two years ago that Ireland faced a similar problem and got an international bailout. How is the country faring now?
What's up, Europe? Irish continue to muddle
Kai Ryssdal Jun 22, 2012
As the Irish keep an eye on Greece and Spain, what news is keeping the Irish upbeat?
A man walks into a bar… in Ireland
Stephen Beard Jun 12, 2012
Europe correspondent Stephen Beard begins a five-part series from bars in Europe. He gets the opinions of ordinary Europeans on the ongoing debt crisis, starting with the Irish.
Ireland votes on EU fiscal discipline treaty
Stephen Beard May 31, 2012
Today, Ireland is holding a referendum on whether to ratify Europe's new fiscal discipline pact. A vote against the treaty would challenge German-backed austerity measures.
What's up, Europe? Ireland votes on EU treaty
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
It's a gray day in Dublin, as the Irish vote on the European Union's fiscal stability treaty. Will a yes vote really solve Ireland's problems?
'The Troubles' still loom over Northern Ireland
Stephen Beard Apr 25, 2012
Foreign companies have recently invested in Northern Ireland, but its economy needs more help.
The Titanic: Now a source of pride for Belfast
Stephen Beard Apr 10, 2012
After decades of wariness about having built the ship that came to a tragic end, Belfast is now trying to cash in on the Titanic connection.
Belfast makes the most of its Titanic connection
Stephen Beard Apr 9, 2012
Hungry for business, Belfast in Northern Ireland is trying to cash in on its role as the city where the ill-fated ship was built.
With unemployment at 14 percent, the Irish look for work abroad
Christopher Werth Mar 19, 2012
More than a year after Ireland received a bailout, unemployment in the country has risen to more than 14 percent, and nearly 1,500 people leave the Emerald Isle every week to look for work.
