Niall, IrishCentral's founder and publisher, is a believer and expert in all things Irish and Irish-American.
President Obama speaking at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Monday morning (Credit: Reuters)Don’t look now but President Obama’s trip to Northern Ireland is coming at a critical timeContrary to some opinion it is a vital visitHis.....Read More
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US border's must be secure before reform can happenThere is a one thousand page immigration bill working its way through the US..Read More
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Paul Allen slices and dices the news as it happens from Ireland and gives his unique take on events.
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The Falls Hotel: Ennistymon, Co ClareLiving in Limerick has its advantages Everywhere is a short driving distance A few weekends ago my husband John and I decided to take a few days out of our busy working schedules and spend.....Read More
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- It's never more than six degrees of separation - chat away and you may discover connections during your Irish journey
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John doesn't mince words, and uses the unminced words to talk about Ireland's problems.
The cheapness of alcohol in Ireland has become a huge problemLooking out my study window right now on Tuesday morning I see things are back to normal It's raining!But for the past week and right through the weekend things have.....Read More
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Illustration by Caty BartholomewThere were so many families with the same surname in the parish that it was common for a man's father and even grandfather's Christian name to be attached to his own Christian name so that people.....Read More
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The Wolfe Tones, who perform on Saturday and Sunday in the Main TentThe Connecticut Irish Festival, Feis and Agricultural Fair returns to the North Haven Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, Route 5, 300 Washington.....Read More
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Eamon Gilmore discusses the Algerian hostage situation on Irish TVI was in a hotel room in London last week, and switched on the TV for the news at the time the Algerian hostage crisis was being covered Half way through the bulletin,.....Read More
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Australian supermarket chain ColesAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has began legal proceedings against the Australian supermarket chain Coles after discovering that the bread they claim was baked in store.....Read More
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Senator Carl Levin has been pointing hisfinger at Ireland, claiming it is a "tax haven"{Photo: Christian Science Monitor}Senator Carl Levin keeps moaning about Ireland and its corporate tax rate, restating his position that Ireland.....Read More
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The Gathering Dublin will host 25 sports tournaments in 2013. More info at www.TheGatheringDublin.com.
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Ring of Kerry ring by Paul F KellyNo doubt you have all heard of the Ring of Kerry the that famous scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula on the West coast of Ireland 1000‘s of people ‘do’ the Ring of Kerry every year taking.....Read More
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