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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Courts Athletics Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: London Place: Luxembourg Person: Justice Minister Person: Alan Shatter Person: Theresa May Person: Shatter Event: Olympic Event: 2012 Games Event: Olympic Games Organisation: British Organisation: British Olympic Association

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