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Equestrian - La Baule gears up for Nations Cup opener
The elite of European showjumping are set for La Baule in France at this week’s inaugural Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup. More »
Eurosport - Wed, May 15, 2013 20:44 BST
BT offers free UK football action in challenge to Sky
By Keith Weir and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) - BT turned the British pay-TV market on its head on Thursday by offering free English Premier league football More »
Reuters - Thu, May 9, 2013 16:49 BST
Boxing - Behind the Results - Worldwide Boxing Roundup with Eric Armit - 7 May 2013
The genius of Floyd Mayweather was wasted somewhat on a crowd baying for the matador’s sword and not the artistry of the cloak. More »
Eurosport - Tue, May 7, 2013 20:43 BST
Equestrian - Fox-Pitt sitting fourth after first day at Badminton
Three-time Olympic medallist William Fox-Pitt is well-placed at the 2013 Badminton Horse Trials sitting joint fourth after day one. More »
Eurosport - Fri, May 3, 2013 18:56 BSTSchedule for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
(Reuters) - Match schedule for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, which runs from September 18 to October 31. ... More »
Reuters - Thu, May 2, 2013 12:37 BSTRugby-Schedule for the 2015 World Cup
May 2 (Reuters) - Match schedule for the 2015 Rugby WorldCup in England, which runs from Sept. 18 to Oct. 31. POOL A AUSTRALIA ENGLAND WALES OCEANIA 1 Playoff More »
Reuters - Thu, May 2, 2013 11:38 BST
Rugby - Olympic Stadium selected for RWC
London's Olympic Stadium has been confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and will host five matches, tournament organisers have announced. More »
Eurosport - Thu, May 2, 2013 10:53 BST
World Cup - Seven football grounds hosting Rugby World Cup
Football venues dominate the list of venues to be used for the 2015 Rugby World Cup matches in England and Wales. More »
Eurosport - Thu, May 2, 2013 10:39 BST
Boxing - McCracken wishes Campbell well as he turns pro
GB Boxing performance director Rob McCracken has wished Luke Campbell all the best as he turns professional with Matchroom. More »
Eurosport - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 14:09 BST
Horse Racing - Racing results: Saturday 20 April
All the day's results from the UK and Ireland. More »
Eurosport - Sat, Apr 20, 2013 20:24 BST
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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- 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
| 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 |
| 8 | Italy | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28 |
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