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Massive shooting star display visible above Ireland tonight and tomorrow

The most visible meteor shower of the year will be in Ireland’s skies on the night of August 11 and 12 after 10 pm local time.

In search of US descendants to Great Hunger bride orphans

Mountbellew Workhouse Orphan Girls Project's search for descendants of Tully sisters and others, from Galway, in the US.

Man accused of killing Irish cop found guilty of involvement with robbery

Aaron Brady is also facing capital murder charges for the 2013 death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, which he denies.

Bottle of rare George Roe Irish Whiskey up for auction

In the 19th century, George Roe’s Thomas Street Distillery was one of Dublin’s largest and most productive distilleries in Ireland.

50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings

In search of an Irish name for a baby girl? Here are the top 50 and their meanings!

News

Massive shooting star display visible above Ireland tonight and tomorrow

The most visible meteor shower of the year will be in Ireland’s skies on the night of August 11 and 12 after 10 pm local time.

Genealogy

In search of US descendants to Great Hunger bride orphans

Mountbellew Workhouse Orphan Girls Project's search for descendants of Tully sisters and others, from Galway, in the US.

News

Man accused of killing Irish cop found guilty of involvement with robbery

Aaron Brady is also facing capital murder charges for the 2013 death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, which he denies.

Food & Drink

Bottle of rare George Roe Irish Whiskey up for auction

In the 19th century, George Roe’s Thomas Street Distillery was one of Dublin’s largest and most productive distilleries in Ireland.

Roots

50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings

In search of an Irish name for a baby girl? Here are the top 50 and their meanings!

News

Coronavirus live updates: One new death reported in Rep of Ireland today

As of August 11, there have been 2,330 coronavirus-related deaths and 32,941 confirmed cases of coronavirus on the island of Ireland.

News

US has nearly three times the incidence rate of coronavirus than Rep of Ireland

The US has roughly a quarter of the total number of coronavirus cases worldwide which today passed 20 million.

Other Writers

“Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?” and a tribute to Northern Irish musical talent

Irish woman Patricia Killeen, who is now living in Paris, reflects on Northern Ireland's legacy of music as she prepares to visit for the first time in decades.

Education

Fun and easy Irish language phrases to learn during lockdown

Ever wanted to know how to say "YOLO," "fair play to ya," or even "what's your number in Irish?" We've compiled this video to help you get started.

Entertainment

A version of the Eurovison Song Contest is coming to America

The American Song Contest will take place during the holiday season of 2021.

History

Maureen O'Hara's "sex scandal" that led to a libel case

Maureen O'Hara, the star of The Quiet Man, sued Confidential magazine in 1957 for libel after they ran a story about her engaging in an affair at a Hollywood theater.

History