Royal Visit
# royal-visit - Tuesday 17 May, 2011
Bomb found in Maynooth ahead of the Queen’s visit
A viable IED was discovered on a bus in Maynooth last night, while a security alert at the Luas stop in Blackhorse this morning has been declared a hoax.
# royal-visit - Monday 16 May, 2011
Sinn Féin tables motion urging UK to release Dublin-Monaghan files
A private members’ motion put by Sinn Féin coincides with the 37th anniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings.
Gerry Adams suggests alternative celebration for Queen’s visit: a celebration of republicanism
Sinn Féin party leader outlines a range of alternative activities including the release of 1,000 black balloons during the royal visit.
Take 5: Monday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Republican dissidents issue London bomb threat
Scotland Yard says the warning is “non-specific” in time and location – there have been two other security alerts in central London today.
President McAleese sees royal visit as “extraordinary” historical moment
Traffic and parking restrictions are being implemented in the capital today ahead of the royal visit, and will be put in place in Kildare, Tipperary and Cork at the end of the week.
# royal-visit - Friday 13 May, 2011
‘Taliban Terry’ still being held over alleged Obama threats
While Islam convert is being held in security operation around US presidential visit, file going to the DPP on another man suspected of photographing Garden of Remembrance ‘with intent’.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 10 May, 2011
Don’t call me princess: Fáilte Ireland makes Queen gaffe
So our national tourism board got the British royal etiquette wrong – but how easy is it to know how to greet a monarch? We look at international royal meet ‘n’ greet customs.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 4 May, 2011
Trim pipe bomb may have been protest at Queen’s visit
Minsiter for Justice Alan Shatter says a pipe bomb thrown at the Duke of Wellington monument may have been a protest.
# royal-visit - Monday 25 April, 2011
‘Real IRA’ group threatens to kill more PSNI officers
A group styling itself the ‘Real IRA’ says it will continue to target Northern policemen, and opposes the visit of Queen Elizabeth.
Fairyhouse scrambles to cover up anti-royal slogan burnt into turf
Grand National preparations are disrupted after a slogan protesting the Queen’s visit is burnt into turf at the finishing post.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 20 April, 2011
Kenny ‘can’t offer cost’ for Obama and Queen visits yet
Enda Kenny tells the Dáil that he won’t be able to estimate the costs of the two visits until the arrangements are finalised.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 13 April, 2011
Victims ask UK to release Dublin-Monaghan bombing files
Justice for the Forgotten says the Queen’s visit should coincide with the release of British files into the 1974 bombings.
# royal-visit - Thursday 7 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Our usual wrap-up of the day’s news, and some bits you may have missed from the last 24 hours.
Queen’s three-day visit confirmed for May 17
The British Embassy and Áras an Úachtaráin confirm a programme of events including visits to Croke Park and the Guinness Storehouse, as well as stops in Cashel and Cork.
# royal-visit - Monday 4 April, 2011
Pick-axe attack on runway may have been bid to scupper Queen
The weekend attack on the runway at Casement Aerodrome could have been a plan to stop Queen Elizabeth from coming.
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Queen’s visit set for May 17 as Garda holidays cancelled Exclusive
All leave is cancelled between May 16 and 25 – as officers are told to expect the Queen’s visit between May 17 and 19.
Five things you didn’t know about Monaco’s royal family (Slideshow)
Car crashes, Olympic medals, love children, tragedy, speedboat accidents and Portuguese trapeze artists…everything you ever wanted to know about Monaco’s colourful royal family (and a few things you probably didn’t).
# royal-visit - Friday 1 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: April Fool’s Day
TheJournal.ie’s daily guide to what’s been going on for the last 24 hours: credit ratings, Cork visits and Kerry presidents?
Take 5: April Fool’s Day
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
British Queen Elizabeth “coming to Cork”
Lord Mayor of Cork is “confident” that his invitation will see her heading to the city on May 20.
# royal-visit - Friday 25 March, 2011
Frocks and, er, socks: Queen Elizabeth II dresses to go on show here
British ambassador will exhibit QEII evening gowns in his Dublin home – alongside the work of some UK designers.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 15 March, 2011
Take 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Fairview pub may be forced to remove ‘Queen is barred’ banner
John Stokes – father of Celtic player Anthony – may be forced to scrap the banner in order to retain his pub’s licence.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 8 March, 2011
Will and Kate make first stop on Northern Ireland day trip
The couple went to Belfast City Hall for the first in a number of engagements today.
# royal-visit - Saturday 5 March, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Catch up on today’s news, including: coalition talks, narrow scrapes for Jose Mourinho and Gay Byrne, and the death of the beloved snood.
Poll: Is it time that the Queen visited Ireland?
The British monarch is coming to Ireland, possibly as early as May of this year. Are you bothered?
Queen’s visit is ‘premature’ and will cause offence, says Adams
The Sinn Féin president says the ongoing partition of Ireland means the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the Republic is ill-timed.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: A race against time for coalition talks, the Queen’s visit is labelled “premature”, and cheaper electricity prices on the way.
# royal-visit - Friday 4 March, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
Catch up on this evening’s news, including: Wales says ‘yes’ to legislative powers; Interpol issues Gaddafi alert; and who should George Michael follow?
Queen Elizabeth accepts invitation to visit Ireland
Details are scant, but it looks like Queen Elizabeth is heading to Ireland this year for first visit by ruling British monarch since 1903.
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