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WATCH: Mary O kicks off viral scone-making campaign with an Irish blessing

After her scones went viral on Humans of New York, Mary O'Halloran prepares to get baking but not without an Irish blessing.

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Even in a modern, progressive Ireland, it's no capisce for my Italian surname

I was regularly called Steve “Cornetto” – after a popular ice cream treat – and it was commonly assumed that I knew the likes of Tony Soprano personally.

Food & Drink

Where can you find the cheapest pint of Guinness in Ireland?

One customer took to social media to sing the praises of a pub in Co Kerry for having "the cheapest pint in the country."

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Manchester United star amazed at Kerry GAA star’s Irish dancing skills

Former Kerry minor star Tomás Ó Sé wowed ex-Manchester United player Patrice Evra during a chance encounter at a Kerry bar last week.

Entertainment

Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

Former UK Media Minister John Whittindale described the series as "distinctively British" on Wednesday as he attempted to bring in legislation requiring new series to adhere to British values.

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Nine words that are different in Ireland and America

We might speak the same language but sometimes we mean very different things.

Culture

Ireland's most notorious nightclub announces its return!

Copper Face Jacks appears set to make its long-awaited reopening in October after 18 months of closures due to the pandemic.

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Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

It's September 17th! It's officially just half a year until March 17, St. Patrick's Day when everyone's just a little bit Irish!

Food & Drink

Irish chef says we’ve been making mashed potatoes all wrong!

Cork-based chef and author Trisha Lewis reveals the secret to perfectly delicious mashed potatoes.

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WATCH: Dazzle the dog interrupts Women's All-Ireland Cricket semi-final

Dazzle caused chaos during the Women's All-Ireland Cricket T20 Cup semi-final, but his performance has earned him the title of player of the month by the International Cricket Council.

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Some of the longest and strangest place names in Ireland

From Galway's Glassillaunvealnacurra to Waterford's Scartnadrinymountain, these are the among the longest place names in Ireland.

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Did you know the Irish have 90 words to describe potatoes?

We know it's a stereotype but the Irish really do love potatoes so much so that the humble spud had quite an influence on its language.

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WATCH: Mayo lad’s heartwarming reaction to getting surprise All-Ireland Final tickets

Cullen O'Reilly burst into tears when his uncle Kenny Conway surprised him with tickets to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final between Mayo and Tyrone.

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Manchester United player-turned-priest says people take football too seriously

Fr. Philip Mulryne, who started his career with Manchester United and made 27 appearances for the Northern Irish national team, turned his back on professional soccer in 2009 and entered the seminary to train as a Catholic priest.

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11 words the Irish use that confuse Americans

“Listen, I'm going to slap on me runners and leg it down to the chipper!” - and other confusing Irish phrases.

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How many of these 101 Irish words do you know?

Do you know the meaning of these 101 words as Gaeilge? Try Aodhán O'Dea's Irish language challenge!

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Phrases Irish women say and what they really mean

Some choice phrases from Irish women to help you decode the true meaning of their mutterings.

Travel Tips

Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

Check out this expert guide to Irish words, phrases, and slang before you book your next trip to Ireland!

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WATCH: Adorable Irish lad sings in Irish, confusing British vacationers

Talented Irish boy Ruairí McCann shows off his Irish-language skills to a very confused crowd.

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$4 for a bathroom visit! Luxury toilets set to open in Dublin

Irish entrepreneur John Nagle plans to bring his "U-Luu" concept to Dublin, where customers will have to fork over €3.50 for a single use of the luxury toilets.

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Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson gives Ireland the Matt Damon treatment

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is holidaying in Ireland with his husband Justin Mikita and has shared snaps of his time in Dalkey, which famously hosted Matt Damon last year.

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You know you were brought up by Irish parents if…

Having Irish parents is certainly a unique experience!

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WATCH: Irish woman falls asleep, wakes up in locked Tipperary pub

Irish woman Emma Choptiany shared on TikTok her hilarious experience of falling asleep and getting locked inside her local pub in Tipperary.

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International Dog Day: Ireland's most famous dog breeds

The Irish love dogs, from wolfhounds to terriers! We celebrate man's best friend.

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WATCH: Niall Horan's hilarious opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Irish musician Niall Horan dispelled a few American myths about Ireland during a hilarious stint as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the US on Tuesday night.

Craic

WATCH: Mary O kicks off viral scone-making campaign with an Irish blessing

Even in a modern, progressive Ireland, it's no capisce for my Italian surname

Where can you find the cheapest pint of Guinness in Ireland?

Manchester United star amazed at Kerry GAA star’s Irish dancing skills

Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

Nine words that are different in Ireland and America

Ireland's most notorious nightclub announces its return!

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

Irish chef says we’ve been making mashed potatoes all wrong!

WATCH: Dazzle the dog interrupts Women's All-Ireland Cricket semi-final

Some of the longest and strangest place names in Ireland

Did you know the Irish have 90 words to describe potatoes?

WATCH: Mayo lad’s heartwarming reaction to getting surprise All-Ireland Final tickets

Manchester United player-turned-priest says people take football too seriously

11 words the Irish use that confuse Americans

How many of these 101 Irish words do you know?

Phrases Irish women say and what they really mean

Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

WATCH: Adorable Irish lad sings in Irish, confusing British vacationers

$4 for a bathroom visit! Luxury toilets set to open in Dublin

Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson gives Ireland the Matt Damon treatment

You know you were brought up by Irish parents if…

WATCH: Irish woman falls asleep, wakes up in locked Tipperary pub

International Dog Day: Ireland's most famous dog breeds

WATCH: Niall Horan's hilarious opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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WATCH: Mary O kicks off viral scone-making campaign with an Irish blessing

In letter to Pelosi, head of DUP says NI Protocol will sacrifice the Good Friday Agreement

COVID live updates: More than 9.6 million vaccine doses administered on island of Ireland

Anti-vaxxers remove COVID patient from hospital but he is now deathly ill

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

Granny, Countess Markievicz, and Me

Plant an Irish Heritage Tree for your beloved pet on the Feast Day of St. Francis

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Irish women who lived as men in the US Civil War, British Army

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

WATCH: Mary O kicks off viral scone-making campaign with an Irish blessing

Plant an Irish Heritage Tree for your beloved pet on the Feast Day of St. Francis

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Guinness and Jameson ice cream float recipe

Irish blackberry jam and custard donuts recipe

This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

Aer Lingus welcome end of ban on travel to the US from Ireland

Some of the longest and strangest place names in Ireland

What's your Irish County? County Kilkenny

Shannon Airport welcomes return of United's direct service from Newark

Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

Celebrating 10 years of The Irish Store with 10 days of unmissable deals!

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