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Moderna announce vaccine is 94.5% effective against COVID-19

Ireland could be in line for 1.6 million doses of the vaccine if the EU agrees a deal with Moderna.

Irish relative slams criticism of Wild Mountain Thyme accents

John Shanley's cousin amazed at the amount of publicity the Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt movie has received, and not in a good way.

Deportation of Ireland's COVID healthcare workers now making international news

Two asylum seekers in Ireland face deportation despite working tirelessly in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Irish Coast Guard's role in the SpaceX launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on November 15.

Win a year's subscription to a dating app especially for Irish Americans

Find out more about MyIrishDate and enter the competition for the chance to win a year’s free membership.

News

Moderna announce vaccine is 94.5% effective against COVID-19

Ireland could be in line for 1.6 million doses of the vaccine if the EU agrees a deal with Moderna.

Entertainment

Irish relative slams criticism of Wild Mountain Thyme accents

John Shanley's cousin amazed at the amount of publicity the Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt movie has received, and not in a good way.

News

Deportation of Ireland's COVID healthcare workers now making international news

Two asylum seekers in Ireland face deportation despite working tirelessly in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

The Irish Coast Guard's role in the SpaceX launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on November 15.

Community

Win a year's subscription to a dating app especially for Irish Americans

Find out more about MyIrishDate and enter the competition for the chance to win a year’s free membership.

News

Coronavirus live updates: 20 deaths reported between NI and RoI today

As of November 17, there have been 2,873 coronavirus-related deaths and 116,397 confirmed cases of coronavirus reported between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Entertainment

Conan O’Brien to end his TBS talk show, announces new HBO Max project

While Conan O'Brien's 'Conan' on TBS will conclude in June 2021, the Irish American funnyman has committed a variety show for HBO Max.

Travel Tips

Co Kerry's 19.8-mile Greenway gets go ahead in major tourism boost

A planned investment of $7.69 million in the North Kerry Greenway, from Tralee to Fenit and Listowel to County Bounds, has been given the okay.

Events

WATCH: Trinity panel discusses imperial legacies - slavery, cultural appropriation and more

The Global Irish Network at Trinity College Dublin's Nov 17 event to explore "Irish Universities and Imperial Legacies".

History

On This Day: The Blasket Islands were evacuated in 1953

In 1953, the last remaining inhabitants of the Blasket Islands off the coast of Co. Kerry were permanently evacuated to the mainland.

Travel Tips

Take a Hike on these top nature trails in Ireland

Nov 17 is Take a Hike Day! There is nothing better than having a hearty breakfast, getting out in the fresh air and walking through the beautiful countryside that surrounds you in Ireland.

Entertainment

On This Day: Luke Kelly of The Dubliners born in 1940

Luke Kelly, Irish singer and folk musician of The Dubliners, was one of Ireland's most beloved singers. He was born on this day, November 17, 1940.

Food & Drink

Donal Skehan's pumpkin and crispy pancetta risotto recipe for Thanksgiving

Pumpkin AND bacon?! Irish chef Donal Skehan's Thanksgiving recipe that's sure to impress.

Food & Drink

Hearty and warming Irish beef and onion pie recipe

Simple, delicious, a hearty winter dish from Jamie Oliver's repertoire that'll warm your cockles and bring a smile to everyone's face.

History

What is the Kennedy family curse?

A look back at the tragedies that have befallen the Irish American political dynasty.

History

Lyndon B. Johnson demanded to be sworn in alongside Jackie Kennedy

Lyndon B. Johnson insisted that JFK’s wife Jackie Kennedy accompany him back to Washington hours after her husband's assassination on November 22, 1963.

History

FBI files allege Lord Mountbatten, murdered by the IRA, was a pedophile

FBI files on Prince Charles' uncle Lord Mountbatten, killed by an IRA bomb 41 years ago, describe him as "homosexual with a perversion for young boys."

Roots