Security, emotions high for queen's Irish visit

This week's groundbreaking visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland is raising passions and security fears in a nation that has traditionally cast a cold eye on its former master. Full story

Ireland gets 3.6 billion euros from rescue fund: source

Ireland has received a first tranche of 3.6 billion euros ($4.9 billion) from the euro zone rescue fund, slightly more than the initial amount agreed, a fund source told Reuters on Sunday. Full story

Analysis: Ireland's difficulty is Sinn Fein's opportunity

Ireland's nationalist Sinn Fein party is having a good crisis. Full story