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Merion can resist, McIlroy says
Two years ago Rory McIlory tore apart rain-softened Congressional Golf Club when it staged the US Open, but he said not to expect a repeat of that feat this week at … More »
AFP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:57 AM AEST
Simpson seeks rare repeat at US Open
Webb Simpson has not won a title since taking last year's US Open, but the confidence boost from that victory gives him hope of ending the drought this week by … More »
AFP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 3:04 AM AEST
London hosts mass hunger rally, talks ahead of G8
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AFP - Sun, Jun 9, 2013 3:59 AM AEST
Relief as Maracana gets ok for England friendly
The friendly international between Brazil and England at the renovated Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will go ahead as planned on Sunday after a decision to … More »
AFP - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 12:35 AM AEST
Brazil-England friendly scrapped over security
A Brazilian judge has canceled Sunday's friendly game between Brazil and England in Rio's iconic Maracana stadium, citing safety concerns at the recently renovated … More »
AFP - Fri, May 31, 2013 10:04 AM AESTAnother Lions tour thriller looms
History suggests rugby fans are in for a treat when the British and Irish Lions return to Australian soil. … More »
AAP - Wed, May 29, 2013 10:42 AM AEST
O'Driscoll to play on but misses Challenge final
Brian O'Driscoll ended speculation about his future by signing a new one-year deal to play on for Ireland and Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) … More »
AFP - Fri, May 17, 2013 12:52 AM AEST
World Cup to draw world's top golfers
Australian officials are hoping to lure some of the world's biggest names in golf after securing the $8 million World Cup in November. … More »
AAP - Sun, May 12, 2013 6:24 PM AEST
Golf World Cup set for Australia's Royal Melbourne
Australia will host golf's revamped $US8 million World Cup at Royal Melbourne in November, tournament organisers and state government officials said on Sunday. … More »
AFP - Sun, May 12, 2013 5:25 PM AEST
World Cup boost for Australian golf summer
Australian golf has secured a huge coup for the coming summer, landing a revamped World Cup tournament to be played at Royal Melbourne. … More »
AAP - Sun, May 12, 2013 2:09 PM AEST
Latest Ireland Medals
| Medal | Sport | Event | Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Boxing | Men's Flyweight (49-52 kg) | Michael Conlan |
| Silver | Boxing | Men's Bantamweight (52-56 kg) | John Joe Nevin |
| Bronze | Boxing | Men's Light Flyweight (Under 49 kg) | Paddy Barnes |
| Gold | Boxing | Women's Lightweight (51-60 kg) | Katie Taylor |
| Bronze | Equestrian | Individual Jumping | Cian O'Connor |
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Schedule
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- Medals
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- Rank 41
- Gold 1
- Silver 1
- Bronze 3
- Total 5
- Capital City
- Dublin
- Official Languages
- English (official), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official)
- National Languages
- English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
- Total Area
- 27,135 miles² (70,280 km²)
- Population
- 4,156,119 people
Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
| 10 | Australia | 7 | 16 | 12 | 35 |