Olympic torch may come to Ireland

Top-level talks are taking place about bringing the Olympic torch to Ireland as part of the celebrations ahead of the Games in London next year.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2011 - 20:52

Top-level talks are taking place about bringing the Olympic torch to Ireland as part of the celebrations ahead of the Games in London next year.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he spoke with British Home Secretary Theresa May about the possibility on the fringe of a recent meeting in Luxembourg.

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