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US immigration police train civilians to arrest undocumented

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches six-week "Citizen Academy" course on immigration enforcement.

Maureen O’Hara reveals her two heroes - you’ll be surprised by one

The spitfire Quiet Man star from Dublin never had any doubt that she'd make it in Hollywood, largely due to her Irishness.

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was anti-Catholic - should we care?

While Frederick Douglass may have held anti-Catholic sentiment, "the man in full soars far beyond any effort to stereotype him."

Indoor Irish - films and shows to watch at home

With the pandemic still looming, there's no better time for a bit of Irish-inspired Netflix and chill!

You can live beside the sea in this spectacular home in Co Galway

L'Ann Moor could be your Irish seaside oasis along the Wild Atlantic Way in Co Galway.

News

US immigration police train civilians to arrest undocumented

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches six-week "Citizen Academy" course on immigration enforcement.

Entertainment

Maureen O’Hara reveals her two heroes - you’ll be surprised by one

The spitfire Quiet Man star from Dublin never had any doubt that she'd make it in Hollywood, largely due to her Irishness.

Niall O'Dowd

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was anti-Catholic - should we care?

While Frederick Douglass may have held anti-Catholic sentiment, "the man in full soars far beyond any effort to stereotype him."

Entertainment

Indoor Irish - films and shows to watch at home

With the pandemic still looming, there's no better time for a bit of Irish-inspired Netflix and chill!

Moving to Ireland

You can live beside the sea in this spectacular home in Co Galway

L'Ann Moor could be your Irish seaside oasis along the Wild Atlantic Way in Co Galway.

News

Coronavirus live updates: Masks must be worn on public transport from Monday, Taoiseach says

As of July 11, there have been 25,611 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 1,746 coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland.

Community

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Roots

Tracing your Irish ancestry - Riordan Clan

Irish Derivation- Spelling variations include O’Riordan, O’Rearden, and Rearden.

Roots

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Kelly clan

Learn interesting facts about the Kelly family name, its origin, and famous clan members.

News

Irish word "culchie" could be banned from Scrabble

"Culchie" is among a host of words that the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) is considering removing from play for being derogatory.

News

Trinity College receives record number of applications thanks in part to Normal People

Trinity College Dublin has reported an 11 percent increase in the total number of applications this year.

News

Ireland’s Minister for Finance elected as new president of Eurogroup

Paschal Donohoe is set to lead the Eurogroup - an informal body consisting of the 19 eurozone finance ministers - as they piece together a COVID-19 recovery plan.

Events

WATCH: Shilelagh Law performs in support of Hope for the Warriors!

Shilelagh Law is performing in support of the nonprofit Hope for the Warriors this Friday at 8:30 pm EST - tune in here!

Roots

What do the names of Ireland's counties mean?

Ever wonder what the Irish language county names we see on football jerseys and road signs actually mean? Read up on a short history of Ireland's county names.

News

Trump COVID visa ban sees US couple stranded in West Cork

Seattle couple admit they "couldn’t be stuck in a nicer place" despite being stranded in Ireland unable to travel due to US COVID visa restrictions.

Dream homes

This renovated cottage in Tipperary is an absolute delight

Situated near Thurles, the traditional thatched cottage is the perfect blend of tradition and modern comforts.

Niall O'Dowd

Trump is a racist Know-Nothing bigoted politician, not a Republican

With Trump leading us, it feels like we have might have landed on planet Bizarro.

Politics

Irish students in the US may be forced home due to new ICE rule

Announced by ICE on Monday, the White House order will strip F-1 and M-1 visa holders of their US visa status if their college course continues to operate entirely online.

Community