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An American Perspective (Photos)
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Donegal Crowned World’s Coolest Destination
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Elizabeth O’Farrell – A Fearless Woman
An Irish nurse and member of Cumann na mBan, Elizabeth O’Farrell performed nursing and courier…
Ireland at War: Photos from the Sean Sexton Collection
These rare photos from the Sean Sexton Collection chronicle the years of terror following the…
Ireland Remembers 1916:
Beyond the Pale
The main Easter commemorations were in Dublin where most of the action happened on Easter…
Ireland Remembers 1916:
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“Let us revive the best of the promise of 1916, so that those coming generations…
Irish Post Expands with Acquisition of Irish TV Assets
London-based newspaper the Irish Post has purchased the digital and intellectual property assets of the…
Irish Surgeon Discovers New Organ
Historic medical discourses all over the world are set to be rewritten now that Irish…
Joe Biden Receives Surprise Medal of Freedom, May Return to Ireland This Summer
In January, Barack Obama surprised former Vice President Joe Biden with the highest honor that…
Last Word: The Way Forward
Following the success of the 1916 commemorations, the Irish government has launched a five-year program…
Looking Forward: Festivals
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Margaret Molloy: Wearing Irish
Margaret Molloy has tied her pride in her Irish heritage with her love of fashion…
McGuinness Passes Torch to Michelle O’Neill
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A number of albums released this year and last have has strong thematic links to…
Norwegian Air to Commence $69 Irish Flights
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One Hundred Pounds Peeled Off with Potato Diet
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Record Number of Irish Passports Issued in 2016
Arecord number of Irish passports were issued in 2016, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs…
Sláinte! The Little Clover
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Sligo Named European Volunteering Capital 2017
In January, Sligo was announced as the European Volunteering Capital for 2017, beating out other…
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