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JANE WALSH,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Monday, October 29, 2012, 2:03 PM

Updated Monday, October 29, 2012, 2:18 PM

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Top Irish news stories on IrishCentral:

Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore presents the first Certificate of Irish Heritage to Joseph Hunter's mother, Bridget. Hunter was an Irish American victim of the 9/11 attacks.

Top Irish roots story:

Irish Heritage Certificate scheme a dud as Irish Americans pass on it

Barack Obama has one, and so has Bill Clinton, but Irish America has mainly rejected the chance to receive a certificate of Irish heritage...READ MORE

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Top Irish sports news:

Cormac Eklof: Notre Dame go to 8-0 but, is it all in vain?

Notre Dame appear to have something cooking this season. Defying pre-season expectations they have beaten all comers culminating in an impressive 30-13 win over Oklahoma last night, on the road, no less. Everett Golson threw for 177 yards and dove for the decisive 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter...READ MORE

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Aer Lingus cancels flights to and from New York due to Hurricane Sandy

Aer Lingus has cancelled all flights to and from New York on Monday ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

The Irish national carrier made the announcement on Sunday night due to the severe weather warning...READ MORE

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Top Irish blog:

Patrick Roberts: Why Barack Obama is likely to win Ohio? It is the improved economy, stupid

Which state in the union has featured the following employment developments this month?...READ MORE

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Rosanna Davison on the cover of Germany's Playboy Top Irish Entertainment:

Irish Playboy model Rosanna Davison to pose for US edition of magazine - PHOTOS

Irish model Rosanna Davison, who posed on the cover of the October issue of German Playboy, has received a personal invitation from Hugh Hefner to meet at the famed mansion and to appear in a spread for the April edition of the American magazine...READ MORE

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