Kerry O'Shea

Kerry O'Shea

New York Editor Kerry O'Shea, previously the Assistant Editor at IrishCentral, returned to the website in 2018 after roles at NBCUniversal, SiriusXM, and Hearst Digital Media.

The daughter of a Kerryman and an Irish American, Kerry grew up in New Jersey and visits Ireland annually.

She holds a degree in English and Writing from Marist College in New York.

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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.

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Irish woman to “brave the shave” in support of Donegal Donkey Sanctuary

Anne Blemings is set to shave her head in order to raise funds for Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, who is financially struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travel

Explainer: Traveling between the US and Ireland during coronavirus

Ireland's borders remain open to travelers with some restrictions, while in the US, there is a ban on arrivals from several different countries, including Ireland.

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Dr. Tony Holohan to be presented with Freedom of Dublin City award

Dr. Tony Holohan will become the 83rd person to receive the Freedom of Dublin City award after Dublin City Council unanimously gave its support on Monday.

Travel

Ireland not subject to EU's recommendation on lifting travel restrictions

While some EU countries are lifting travel restrictions from 14 countries effective tomorrow, Ireland is not subject to the official recommendations.

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Expert warns that international travel “too big a risk” for people in Ireland

Professor Philip Nolan has warned that people need to prioritize as Ireland and the EU prepare to reopen for travel.

Travel

Irish government announces that Phase 3 can start from Monday, June 29

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced today what measures can come into effect from Monday as part of Phase 3 of Ireland's Roadmap to reopening society and the economy.

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Mayor Marty Walsh open to taking down Boston's controversial Lincoln statue

Mayor Marty Walsh's office confirmed that Walsh is open to recommissioning the replica Emancipation Memorial after it was called into question by local artist Tory Bullock.

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