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The Irish Cultural Centre of New England presents the 23rd annual Boston Irish Festival
The 2013 Boston Irish Festival, June 7-9, is a three day celebration of all things Irish, and will be better than ever this year with entertainment spanning from internationally-recognized headliner acts to your favorite home grow ... by JANE WALSH
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Portraits of the Irish Leaving Home - documenting the departure of Irish emigrants
“It is my wish to photograph people of all nationalities, who have made the decision to move from Ireland for economic reasons[:] in and around the city, juxtaposed with landscapes that are significant to their pasts. ... by Sheila Langan
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How to date an Irish woman - A guide for American lads
Irish woman are a force to be reckoned with. We have evolved through the decades into an independent, intelligent and ambition race ... by MOLLY MULDOON
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Stamps celebrating 50th anniversary of John F Kennedy's visit to Ireland revealed - PHOTOS
In June 1963, Irish American US President John F. Kennedy made a historic four-day visit to ... ... by IrishCentral Columnists
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Samantha Power recalls her Irish brogue when appointed as U.S. Ambassador to UN
Dublin-born Samantha Power has been appointed to a key diplomatic post by President Obama. ... by JAMES O'SHEA
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In Focus: Katie Mulholland - recently crowned New York Rose of Tralee
A professional singer and she now lives in Astoria, Queens she’s thrilled to be flying the flag for New York at this year's Rose of Tralee competition. ... by MOLLY MULDOON
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How Irish are you? Test your Irish IQ with our special exam
Take our quick and simple quiz to discover your Irish brain power. IQ= Irish quotient. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Discover your Irish ancestry online - every Census since 1926 now on the Internet
The Central Statistics Office has published all the data it has collected from every census since 1926 online for public access, free of charge. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Irish government gives 4,000 reasons Gabriel Byrne was wrong about The Gathering Ireland 2013
The Gathering Ireland 2013 was billed as the biggest ever tourism initiative, with $6.5 million in Irish Government investment, and an aim to generate an extra 325,000 visitors creating $222 million in revenue. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Ireland’s most famous ghost - The White Lady of Kinsale, at Charlesfort
Located near the harbor in Kinsale, Charlesfort plays host to the White Lady of Kinsale, one of Ireland’s most famous and tragic ghosts. ... by MICHELLE K. SMITH
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Anger as Toronto’s Irish famine park closed to visitors for three years
Irish in Toronto are upset that Ireland Park, Toronto’s famine memorial, has been closed since 2010 despite constant promises from the authorities to re-open it. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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What Americans in Ireland find different about the Irish - what makes the people of Ireland unique
A US resident appealed to Americans living in Ireland to offer some advice on the differences between the two countries. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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New museum in west of Ireland displays fish shop owner's astounding historical collection
A new museum has opened in the west of Ireland that shares an unassuming fish shop owner's astounding collection of 100,000 historical pieces spanning 400 years. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Memorial for Irish-born who died during Vietnam War planned for Ireland
Vietnam vets Matthew Carroll and Brian McDonnell are leading a project to build a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Ennis. ... by MICHELLE K SMITH
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Irish fascist leader of England Defense League incites anti-Muslim riots
The far right leader of the neo-fascist group called the English Defense League has deep Irish roots, which he apparently embraces or denies depending on who's asking. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Researching your Irish roots online - a guide to some of the best genealogy sites
Over the past two years IrishCentral has witnessed history in the field of Irish genealogy. ... by KATE HICKEY & JORDANA KOZUPSKY
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“Pulses of Tradition” gets Cork hearts jumping this summer season - VIDEO
If you enjoy traditional music, song and dance, then your pulse will be racing at “Pulses of Tradition”, which returns to Triskel Christchurch at Triskel Arts Centre in Cork from June until September 2013. ... by JANE WALSH
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Washington Rose of Tralee found out her birth mother was Irish
A shining example of how the Rose of Tralee International Festival connects the global Irish community can be seen through the life-story of the 2013 Washington DC Rose, Lauren DeBueriis. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Top ten historical sites to visit when in Ireland - SEE PHOTOS
IrishCentral picks the top 10 historical sites to visit in Ireland. ... by CATHY HAYES
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The top ten most popular Irish surnames
The last names that win in the battle of Irishness. ... by ANTOINETTE KELLY
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