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First Lady Michelle Obama’s Irish slave owner roots are revealed

Michelle Obama’s original Irish ancestor has been traced and named as Andrew Shields, an Irish immigrant who fought in the American Revolution as a Georgia resident.

By NIALL O'DOWD

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 7:29 AM

Without Pope, Eucharistic Congress was a pale shadow of its former self

The whole of Ireland came to a standstill as the Eucharistic Congress came to town. People had booked the annual vacation around it and came from all over the island. This was the event on the year. The year being 1932!

By DAITHI O SE

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 7:41 AM

The hottest Dads in Hollywood celebrated this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a day for all of us to celebrate our Dads – for being our best friends, showing us how to do cool stuff, like go fishing and throwing a ball, and for always being there for us.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 7:10 AM

Martin McGuinness seems likely to meet queen during Northern Ireland visit

Martin McGuinness has said that any decision to meet Queen Elizabeth on her jubilee visit to Northern Ireland later this month would depend on the likely impact on the peace process. Observers say it seems more likely than ever that he will agree to an historic meeting.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8:28 AM

Irish suicide numbers show sharp rise as recession takes its toll

Ireland’s suicide rate now stands at a shocking 600 deaths per year – and experts believe the figure is rising as the country experiences the pain of recession.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8:37 AM

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson to invest $100 million in Mitt Romney's run

Published Saturday, June 16, 2012, 11:00 AM

Top golf official charged with voyeurism after hidden camera found

A friend of golf superstar Rory McIlroy has been charged with voyeurism after a camera was found at a house he rents out in Northern Ireland.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8:12 AM

Dublin comes out to celebrate James Joyce on Bloomsday - PHOTOS

Edwardian costumes were dusted off and donned with pride in Dublin as James Joyce fans take to the streets to celebrate Bloomsday.

By JANE WALSH

Published Saturday, June 16, 2012, 6:20 AM

Irish suicide numbers show sharp rise as recession takes its toll

Ireland’s suicide rate now stands at a shocking 600 deaths per year – and experts believe the figure is rising as the country experiences the pain of recession.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8:37 AM

The Irish Homecoming: the honeymoon period of enjoying home continues...despite the soccer

There was fierce excitement across Ireland on Sunday afternoon. The European Championship were upon us.

By APRIL DREW

Published Saturday, June 16, 2012, 6:33 AM

Graeme McDowell says he's proud Irish and Protestant

Published Sunday, June 17, 2012, 9:15 AM

World champions New Zealand break Irish hearts with last minute winner

Ireland were dealt a cruel blow in New Zealand when rugby’s world champions struck a winning drop goal just 60 seconds from the final whistle in Saturday’s second test in Christchurch.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Saturday, June 16, 2012, 9:51 AM

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