20th century): The Times "Ireland: the two parts should be called the Republic of Ireland or the Irish Republic (avoid Eire except in direct quotes or historical context), and Northern Ireland or Ulster." The Guardian "Ireland, Irish Republic. not Eire or "Southern Ireland"" The Daily Telegraph "Ireland includes Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Irish Government means the one in Dublin. Use Irish Republic or the Republic according to context, but not Eire." The Economist "Ireland is simply Ireland. Although it is a republic, it is not the Republic of Ireland. Neither is it, in English, Eire." BBC Radio "Ireland is an island, comprising Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic." BBC News style guide We should make clear within the first four pars that we are talking about the country rather than the island, so should use Republic of Ireland or the Irish Republic. Subsequent references can talk about Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or the Republic. Also, in headlines it is acceptable to use Ireland, but again the summary should emphasise that we are referring to the country. However, when writing stories that cover both parts (e.g.: The numbers of songbirds are declining throughout Ireland) we should try to make clear that we are talking about the island as a whole. Do not use either Eire or Southern Ireland. See also History of the Republic of Ireland Politics of the Republic of Ireland Alternative names for Northern Ireland Hibernia Ériu Notes References History of the British Empire History of the Commonwealth of Nations Politics of the Republic of Ireland History of the Republic of Ireland Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations Ireland Terminology of the British Isles Irish state Names for Ireland