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The Irish have a way with words, especially when they mean the opposite of what they say.

Gaelic Storm among the great performers at this year's Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago

Ten best Irish lies — fabulous fibs that Irish tell each other

The many ways that words can deceive and mislead

Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago

Great entertainment for all the family - a Memorial Day packed with Irish culture

Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago

Great entertainment for all the family - a Memorial Day packed with Irish culture

Even with Irish directions you arrive at the heart of the land - mighty craic and laughter with friends

Nothing could warm the heart more than a pint of Guinness and a roaring fire in the hearth We have fallen victim to Irish driving instructions i ...

by Jim Lowney 0

A loyalist view of the battle of Enniscorthy

Redcoats, pikemen food foraging and a druid chef - Ireland’s 1798 Rebellion Center to relaunch

The National 1798 Rebellion Centre will be officially re-launched to much fanfare in the town of Enniscorthy on May 24. ...

by JANE WALSH 0

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. ...

by MICHELLE K SMITH 9

Carrick on Shannon Marina including the Dock Arts Center

Top 5 reasons to visit Co. Leitrim’s Carrick on Shannon during its 400th Anniversary

Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is celebrating a year full of activities as 2013 marks the 400th anniversary since King James 1st granted the town charter. ...

by JANE WALSH 5

Dublin designer creates map capturing locations, landmarks, businesses from James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’

Dubin designer Rachel Kerr has come up with a unique way to celebrate this year’s Bloomsday which takes place on Sunday 4 June. ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 1

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 ...