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William (Bill) Fennessy was last seen on March 30, 1990. Now a DNA test has confirmed that the remains found in the wreckage of a car hidden underwater for decades are his.

Up to 200 ghost estates around Ireland may be demolished under new plans by the Housing Minister.

The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS) calls on government to give Irish abroad the right to vote.

Remains of former Irish politician found in car wreck 23 years after he went missing

Foul play is not suspected in two decade long disappearance

Up to 200 Irish ghost estates may be bulldozed in plans by Housing Minister

Unfinished houses and apartments a symbol of the excesses of the property bubble in Ireland

British emigrant group calls on government to give Irish abroad the right to vote

Irish in Britain must get the vote in elections and referenda group say

Justice for Magdalenes announce end of political campaign

The advocacy group Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) has announced the end of their political campaign. ...

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Irish politician refuses to back down on abortion views despite death threats from pro-life activists

A Fine Gael TD has revealed how she has received death threats over the proposed amendments to change Ireland’s abortion laws. ...

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One of the most recent portrayals of a sex addict, Michael Fassbender (left) star of “Shame”

Sex addiction on the rise says Dublin Clinic – 500 percent increase in people asking for help

A private addiction rehabilitation center in Dublin has reported a 500 percent increase in people seeking help for sex addiction. ...

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Delphi Lodge, Connemara, County Galway, acknowledges its part in the deaths of Irish people during the Great Hunger

Delphi Lodge takes responsibility for turning away those in need during Ireland’s Great Hunger

The Connemara country house and sporting lodge, the Delphi Lodge, is taking responsibility for its part in Famine deaths by participating in the annual commemorative famine walk. ...

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Robert F. Kennedy and wife Mary Richardson Kennedy pictured in 2004

Today's Irish news roundup

Check out what Irish news stories are getting IrishCentral readers' attention today. ...

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Guinness is magical! The bubbles in Guinness defy the laws of physics

Why do bubbles in "the black stuff"go down instead of up? Guinness secret revealed

Well, we always knew Guinness was magical but have you noticed that it actually disobeys the laws of physics. The bubbles in a stormy pint of stout actually go down! ...

by ANTOINETTE KELLY 11

Irish startups present to New York Digial Irish aiming to break into the U.S.

The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event. ...

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Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants

Census shows more Catholics than Protestants unemployed in Northern Ireland

The latest census figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Branch show that Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants. ...

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Mobile phone providers across the border in the Republic could be asked to turn off cell phone signals during the G8 summit

Irish cellphone providers to cut signals as security ramped up for Fermanagh G8 Summit

Security measures to protect the eight world leaders scheduled to attend the G8 summit in Northern Ireland next month may prove to be a massive headache for the locals. ...

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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 ...