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Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet made Irish stops between 1996 and 2002

Jeffrey Epstein's private Boeing 767 jet landed on the island of Ireland at least five times, with Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell sometimes on board.

Anti-vaxxers are a curse, it’s time to expose them

Opinion: "The underlying truth has just been explained to us all again - you cannot fight science with superstition."

How a 1,200-year-old ancient book was unearthed from a Tipp bog and became a museum treasure

The Faddan More Psalter was discovered by a bulldozer driver in 2006 while extracting peat from a bog near the village in north Tipperary.

Ireland's top 5 puppy names revealed

Petmania surveyed dog owners across Ireland to uncover the top names for puppies.

Explore the great outdoors: International Appalachian Trail Ulster-Ireland

Ireland's chapter in the International Appalachian Trail runs from the spectacular West Donegal to the stunning North Coast in County Antrim.

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Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet made Irish stops between 1996 and 2002

Jeffrey Epstein's private Boeing 767 jet landed on the island of Ireland at least five times, with Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell sometimes on board.

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Anti-vaxxers are a curse, it’s time to expose them

Opinion: "The underlying truth has just been explained to us all again - you cannot fight science with superstition."

History

How a 1,200-year-old ancient book was unearthed from a Tipp bog and became a museum treasure

The Faddan More Psalter was discovered by a bulldozer driver in 2006 while extracting peat from a bog near the village in north Tipperary.

Craic

Ireland's top 5 puppy names revealed

Petmania surveyed dog owners across Ireland to uncover the top names for puppies.

Travel

Explore the great outdoors: International Appalachian Trail Ulster-Ireland

Ireland's chapter in the International Appalachian Trail runs from the spectacular West Donegal to the stunning North Coast in County Antrim.

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COVID live updates: 55 deaths reported in Ireland over the past week

There have now been 5,707 COVID deaths reported in Ireland and 2,879 COVID deaths reported in Northern Ireland.

History

The storytelling keepers of Ireland's rich folklore heritage

These Irish storytellers were the definition of entertainment in ancient Ireland, holding the key to all of Irish folklore, myth, and legend.

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Irish Mom (25) "let down" by Irish health care passes away

Meabh Feerick who died of cancer said her life had been "shortened" by Ireland's health care system.

History

When Boston banned Christmas

Can you imagine receiving a stiff fine for wishing someone Merry Christmas?

Food & Drink

Traditional Irish Christmas cake recipe the whole family will enjoy

This traditional Irish Christmas Cake will go perfect with a steaming hot cuppa tea this winter.

History

Ancient bones reveal Irish are not Celts after all

A 2016 discovery in Co Antrim could completely alter the perception that Irish people are descended from Celts.

News

Who can apply for an Irish passport and how long is the process taking right now?

The Irish passport is the sixth-most powerful passport in the world and grants holders entry to 186 different countries, according to Henley Passport Index.

Roots

A hard Christmas it was in London in the 1960s

The sad somber reality of working construction, living with six others in Kentish Town, and missing home.

Niall O'Dowd

Bravo Barbados! A warm Irish welcome to the newest republic

"Barbados was Britain’s best performing slave colony, created specifically to enrich the crown and its insider clique."

Entertainment

140 events celebrate the Irish connection to home this Christmas

Soak up the Irish love for the holidays with the 16-day To Be Irish At Christmas 2021 program, with in-person and online events.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has just experienced its warmest autumn ever

Northern Ireland's autumn 2021, with a mean temperature of 10.95°C, was its warmest ever since records began more than 135 years ago.

Top Destinations

Top 5 heritage destinations to visit during your next trip to Ireland

Aer Lingus is offering incredible deals on flights to the island of Ireland, start planning your 2022 return to the Emerald Isle with these breathtaking heritage spots.

Travel

Press the Green Button: Top 8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2022

The island of Ireland is waiting for you and there is no better time than now to start planning your next trip home in 2022.

Culture

IrishCentral’s Book of the Month: “Irish Lives in America” by Liz Evers and Niav Gallagher

For December, join the IrishCentral Book Club as we read the “Irish Lives in America,” by Liz Evers and Niav Gallagher and featuring a foreword from Ambassador Dan Mulhall.

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