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WIN a limited-edition Wicklow Wolf hamper

Enter to win a limited-edition hamper from Wicklow Wolf! The prize includes their latest non-alcoholic ales, drinking glasses, apparel and a brewery tour for you and five of your friends.

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Entertainment

Ireland's largest trad music festival kicks-off celebrating 15 years

TradFest 2020, showcasing the cream of Irish and international trad and folk artists runs from Jan 22 - 26 in Dublin's city center.

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Culture

Senegalese-American woman goes viral with hilarious video after app says she’s Irish

Astuanta Niang's hilarious reaction to being labeled as "Irish" has scored her millions of views and reactions across social media.

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Global GAA: Meet the Finnish team recruiting newbies all the time

Set in the unlikely backdrop of Scandinavia, the Helsinki Harps GAA club in Finland is doing its utmost to recruit new players from all over the world.

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WIN 2 tickets to Riverdance's 25th anniversary show

Riverdance's 25th-anniversary gala show kicks off on February 9 in Dublin.

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Genealogy

New James Bond theme singer, Billie Eilish’s Irish roots

Just 18-years-old and already a household name, best known for her chart-topping album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish is proud of her Irish roots and has said Ireland feels like home.

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What's the best GAA club anywhere in the world? IrishCentral wants to find out

IrishCentral is looking to feature the best stories about GAA clubs anywhere in the world as part of our new monthly feature.

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Cahir O'Doherty

Irish master playwright Teresa Deevy's life and legacy

One of Ireland's most important female dramatists, short story writers, and writer for radio died on this day, Jan 19, in 1963. Today we remember Teresa Deevy.

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What you should know about Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney

Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle have been close friends for nearly a decade.

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O'Neill, Nebraska seeks support in honoring its Irish founder and namesake

Organizers in O'Neill, Nebraska are crowdfunding to erect a life-size bronze statue memorializing the town's namesake, Irish man and US Army General John O'Neill.

Entertainment

Your favorite new Irish-language song this New Music Friday

“Coincréit Fhuar” has the potential to break language barriers and show aspects of the Irish language never seen before.

Travel Tips

Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

From Irish words for love and Irish words for drunk to just general Irish phrases, learn this Irish slang off and you can't go wrong.

Food & Drink

How to make the perfect Irish curry sauce for your chips

Irish chef Mairead Geary shares how to make a mouthwatering curry sauce just like they do in Ireland.

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Best Irish songs you love to hear all in one excellent playlist

We have made the ultimate Irish playlist from IrishCentral reader suggestions.

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WATCH: This 89-year-old has been teaching Irish dancing in Australia for 75 years

89-year-old Geraldine Ryan continues to teach Irish dance at several locations around Victoria, Australia.

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan’s anger over Greta Gerwig Oscar snub

The Irish star just got her fourth Oscar nod for her role in Little Women but why hasn't Greta Gerwig appeared in the Best Director category?

Events

Colm Tóibín, Dómhnal Slattery honorees at Glucksman Ireland House awards dinner

Major Irish business leader Dómhnal Slattery and award-winning writer Colm Tóibín will be honored at Glucksman Ireland House NYU's 2020 Gala.

Top Destinations

32 hours in Wexford exploring Ireland's Model county and the Kennedy homestead

If you have 32 hours (yes, that's one for each county!), these are the must-see Wexford attractions.

Events

St. Patrick’s Festival 2020 announce more music events

Gruff Rhys, The Breath, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mount Alaska, and Dublin Gospel Choir & Guests events all added.

Culture

Irish dancer and Irish dance school of the month - who is your choice?

IrishCentral wants to highlight the best stories about Irish dancers and Irish dance schools every month, and we need your help!

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Is “Grace” Ireland’s greatest rebel song?

Everyone from Rod Stewart to Bobby Sands' granddaughter

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan, The Irishman get Oscar nods for 2020 Academy Awards

Carlow-raised Irish star, Saoirse Ronan, nominated for the fourth time, for her role in Little Women, while Irishman picks up three Oscar nominations for 2020.

Culture

Remembering James Joyce! Interesting facts about the Irish writer

Remembering the words and quotes of Irish writer James Joyce. There is much about the author unknown to even his most ardent fans.

Entertainment

Who were the top Irish American Oscar winners of all time?

IrishCentral pays tribute to the Americans of Irish blood who joined the ranks of the acting elite by winning what many consider the ultimate award in the field – the Oscar.

Entertainment

Riverdance announces 25th-anniversary global tour

Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance has announced a special 25th-anniversary worldwide tour for 2020.

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AOH condemns "Anti-St. Patrick's Day" products on Amazon

Over 3,400 oppose deportation of African asylum-seeker in Galway

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

More Irish family records become available online for free

48k without power and flights canceled in Storm Brendan's wake

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Remembering Lily Kempson, the longest surviving rebel from the 1916 Easter Rising

New James Bond theme singer, Billie Eilish’s Irish roots

The execution of Kevin Barry, the last straw for Michael Collins

59 years ago today John F Kennedy was inaugurated as President of the USA

More Irish family records become available online for free

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WIN a limited-edition Wicklow Wolf hamper

Ireland's largest trad music festival kicks-off celebrating 15 years

Best Irish songs you love to hear all in one excellent playlist

Irish ghetto kid Willie Sutton became America’s most famous bank robber

How to make the perfect Irish curry sauce for your chips

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Irish tourist attraction of the week: The Céide Fields

The "Famine Queen" Victoria died on this day in 1901

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

A gal's solo trip to Ireland

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Be vocal and buy from your local Irish shop this holiday season!

Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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