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Irish stars furious in wake of George Floyd death

Chris O'Dowd, Sinead O'Connor, Hozier, and Niall Horan among Irish stars standing in solidarity with protests in US.

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Take IrishCentral's survey and win a $200 gift card

By filling out IrishCentral's audience survey you'll be entered into a draw to win a £200 Visa gift card.

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Eight Irish women writers who match up with Joyce and Yeats

Who comes to mind when we think about Irish writers?

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The ultimate Irish reading list with IrishCentral’s Book Club

Each month we will pick a new Irish book or a great book by an Irish author and celebrate the amazing ability of the Irish to tell a good story.

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National Rocky Road Day? We've got a song for that

National Rocky Road Day is observed on June 2 - check out this rousing rendition of "The Rocky Road to Dublin" by The Ramparts!

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IrishCentral’s Book of the Month: "The Weight of Love" by Hilary Fannin

Join the readers in IrishCentral's Book Club as we read "The Weight of Love" by Irish author Hilary Fannin this month.

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Could this new Irish whiskey win out over a single malt scotch?

Waterford Distillery has unveiled its single malt Irish whiskey.

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From Dublin drunk to Burmese monk - the Irishman who became the first western Buddhist monk

Possibly a native of Booterstown in County Dublin, the emigrant appeared to go by many names.

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Baileys Irish cream cheese swirl brownies recipe

Get your Irish up with this delectable Baileys brownie recipe. Yum!

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WATCH: Padraig Allen performing from New York!

Padraig Allen of the McLean Avenue Band is back streaming his "New York Irish Live" - tune in on Saturday here!

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The best Irish podcasts for your listening pleasures

The best Irish podcasts to tune into - from comedy to history!

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Virtual 5k - and after party! - this Sunday to support COVID-19 relief fund

Team Aisling is hosting a virtual 5K and after-party on May 31 to support the Sláinte 2020 COVID-19 relief fund - find out how to take part here!

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Stephen Colbert to host annual Bloomsday on Broadway event in June

Bloomsday on Broadway will be streamed on YouTube from New York City's Symphony Space Theater on June 16.

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COVID yoga with an Irish accent

Do you have little ones that enjoy yoga?

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Dublin pub delights customers with 'pints on wheels' delivery service

Grainger's Pebble Beach in Clontarf, Dublin found a novel way to simultaneously serve its customers and boost exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic by operating a 'pints on wheels' delivery service.

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Irishman’s love letter to New York during COVID

Dublin violinist Gregory Harrington plays the violin in a number of iconic and completely deserted New York locations in the emotional video.

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The story of Eileen Gray, Irish feminist icon, finally comes to the screen

Eileen Gray, one of the most important designers of the 20th century, isn't as well-known as she should be because powerful men made a point of ensuring it.

Culture

Irish artist's signed portrait of Matt Damon to be raffled for charity

Shane Gillen's signed Matt Damon portrait has already raised more than €9,000 ($10,000) for Pieta House.

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Irish showband legend Brendan Bowyer dies aged 81

Brendan Bowyer's family announced that he died peacefully in his Las Vegas home on Thursday, May 28.

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The Irish Rep announces its first ever online season

The Irish Rep has just announced its first-ever Online Summer Season.

Cahir O'Doherty

Oscar Wilde celebrated in new series at Quinnipiac's Great Hunger Institute

Oscar Wilde's life and legacy will be celebrated during a six-part online series presented by Ireland's Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University.

Culture

Meet your local Irish shop: Celtic Treasures

On one of the best main streets, in the quaintest tourist town in all of upstate New York, you’ll find Celtic Treasures - O’Donnell’s Irish Imports.

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Lockdown blues: Thank the Lord for the box set

IrishCentral contributor Tom Galvin describes how box sets and other vices are helping him and his family (sort of) cope with the lockdowns.

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WATCH: Irish singer Luan Parle discusses moving her tour online after COVID-19

Luan Parle chats with Irish journalist James Mahon about how she's baking, haircutting, and gigging all from her home in Co Kilkenny.

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How much Irish is actually spoken in Ireland today?

Have you ever wondered how much the Irish language is spoken in Ireland today? Ireland's 2016 Census provides a look at the state of the country's native language.

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