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Prime Minister Enda Kenny speaking at the launch of The Gathering

The Gathering 2013 so successful it could be used as a template for others to connect with Diaspora

The European strand of the Global Diaspora Forum took place in Killiney, Dublin, on the 14th and 15th of May this year and was attended by 200 delegates from around the world. The two-day programme included seven themed workshops ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 3

Ballyportry Castle, County Clare - book yourself a vacation fit for a king in Ireland, rent yourself and family an ancient castle

Ten castles to rent in Ireland for a vacation fit for a king - PHOTOS

Forget about hotels or bed and breakfasts. Treat yourself like real royalty during your next vacation to Ireland and stay at one of these historic castles. ...

by MICHELLE K SMITH 5

The Irish Youth Choir performing at the Kilkenny Arts Festival

Kilkennny Arts Festival to showcase exciting mix of music, theatre, dance and visual arts - VIDEO

August 2013 will see the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival bring an exciting mix of Irish and International music, theatre, dance, craft, visual arts, literature and more to the medieval city located in the South-East of Ireland. ...

by JANE WALSH 0

An open letter to President Obama - some handy local tips for his visit to Ireland

Illustration by Caty Bartholomew Dear President Obama, Not alone are you returning to Ireland one of these fine days, probably with your family I hear, but ...

by Cormac MacConnell 3

Tourism Ireland's 'The Gathering' initiative on full display at Dublin Airport

Irish Hospice Foundation appeals to the public for photos for The Gathering book

The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is offering the public a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting book it is producing to mark The Gathering. ...

by JANE WALSH 0

Mass broadcast live on Gathering TV from Ardfert Cathedral for Feast of St. Brendan

The Diocese of Kerry will celebrate The Gathering 2013 with an open air Mass in the historic Ardfert Cathedral. The prelude and Mass will be broadcast live on the internet throughout the world on The Gathering TV Channel. ...

by JANE WALSH 1

U.S. Tourism Ireland chief Joe Byrne says goodbye and hello again to massive acclaim - Popular Carlow native led tourist figures to Ireland to historic heights

Joe Byrne, former head of Tourism Ireland North AmericaVery few men or women get to attend two wakes in their honor, but Tourism Ireland New York CEO Joe Byrne is the exception.Thirteen years ago he bid farewell to New York and wa ...

by Niall O'Dowd 0

Irish Cerebral Palsy soccer team prove victorious at Gathering Dublin tournament - VIDEO

Players take part in a Football For All tournament as part of The Gathering. It's been a busy two weeks here at The Gathering ... ...

by Damon Blake 0

Choir who welcomed US President John F. Kennedy to his ancestral home and later traveled to the US to sing on The Ed Sullivan Show gathered in New Ross town for a reunion.

Wexford choir featured on “Ed Sullivan Show” reunite for JFK50

Members of the choir who stood as school children in the GAA field in New Ross and welcomed US President John F. Kennedy to his ancestral home and later traveled to the US to sing on The Ed Sullivan Show gathered in New Ross town ...

by JANE WALSH 0

Bus drivers call off strike but only for 48 hours as talks get underway with management

Ireland’s bus strike is off and normal service has resumed – but only for 48 hours as unions and management begin talks to resolve their issues. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 1

Former US president Jimmy Carter with Former Irish president Mary Robinson during his recent visit to Ireland

Former president Jimmy Carter enjoyed fishing in Ireland while at The Elders summit

Former US President Jimmy Carter was in Kilkenny this past week as part of a summit for The Elders organization, an elite independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3

Shot of John F Kennedy greeting the crowds in Wexford

Irish who were present when John F Kennedy visited Ireland asked to donate memorabilia

The National Library of Ireland (NLI) has partnered with the US Embassy, the National Archives and the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 visit of President John F Kennedy to Ire ...