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Turkey á la vodka is the best for Thanksgiving, says Irish bar owner

An Irish pub owner in New York is serving turkey a la vodka for Thanksgiving – a recipe he says his mother created.

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Remembering Charlie Chaplin's visit to James Larkin in an NYC prison

On this day in 1919, Irish union organizer James Larkin was arrested in New York. We remember the time Charlie Chaplin visited Larkin in a New York prison.

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Caroline Kennedy’s son looks exactly like JFK Jr.

Jack Schlossberg is attracting attention for his uncanny resemblance to his late uncle.

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Is this Cliffs of Moher waterfall going up instead of down?

It's one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions but how many visitors have seen something like this at the County Clare beauty destination? A waterfall flowing upwards!

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Here's why everyone should celebrate National Love Your Red Hair Day

Not that you need any excuse, but here are some of the top reasons to celebrate redheads on National Love Your Red Hair Day!

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How many days is it to St. Patrick’s Day 2020?

We have now passed the "half-way to St. Patrick's Day" mark and IrishCentral is ready to countdown to everyone's favorite Irish holiday, March 17.

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10 ways to celebrate National Love Your Red Hair Day

Celebrate the day dedicated solely to the most unique (and Irish) of hair colors.

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Debunking redhead myths on National Love Your Red Hair Day

November 5 is National Love Your Red Hair Day! To celebrate, we're busting some of the ridiculous rumors that have followed redheads through the ages.

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Cork man’s dashcam captures meteor over Ireland

An Irishman’s dash cam happened to capture stunning footage of a meteor flying through the night sky.

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Plan Your Epitaph Day: Get inspired by these hilarious Irish gravestones

November 2 is "Plan Your Epitaph Day"! Morbid? Yes! But these gravestone etchings prove that the Irish have an uncanny way of bringing humor into the darkest hour.

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Was the ghost of St. Oliver Plunkett captured on video?

Saint Oliver Plunkett was born on this day (Nov 1) 1625. Was his ghost captured on video hundreds of years later in Ireland?

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Spooky! Irish TV station pulls epic prank to celebrate Halloween

TG4 presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh falls foul of some pesky Snapchat filters in another hilarious Halloween prank

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Farmers claim to have more sex than any other profession, survey reveals

A survey conducted by 'intimate lifestyle company' Lelo found that 33 percent of farmers claim to have sex daily.

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WATCH: Niall Horan explains Irish slang and his new single ‘Nice to Meet Ya’

Pop star Niall Horan breaks some common Irish phrases as well as the inspiration behind 'Nice to Meet Ya' in these charming videos.

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Scariest monsters and demons from Celtic myth for Halloween

Have a Halloween Irish ghost adventure exploring the Irish demons, monsters, and ghosts this Samhain.

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This Irish city is the capital of Halloween

Derry Halloween Festival transforms the city into a spooktacular, nightmarish, spectacle of horrors every year.

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Trick or treat! Deceased Irish grandad’s prank from beyond the grave goes viral

Some might call it morbid, some might say it's disrespectful but this Dublin granddad got his whole funeral party laughing and crying around his grave. What a prank!

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Columbus Day, and the similarities between the Irish and the Italian

Irish and Italians have many similarities, and what better day to examine them than Columbus Day!

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The most haunted spots in Ireland to visit this Halloween

Not only is Ireland the home of Halloween but an ancient history filled with wars and massacre has left the land scattered with seriously spooky haunted buildings for you to visit this Halloween.

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Magical natural event captured at Cliffs of Moher

A magical light display in County Clare from the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way. Isn't nature magic!

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Emily Blunt pours Guinness in local pub as she and Jamie Dornan begin Co Mayo shoot

The Hollywood stars are in Ireland to begin filming on the new movie “Wild Mountain Thyme.”

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Are $3k "Jesus shoes" including real Holy water offensive?

A Brooklyn creative label, who created Nike Air Max sneakers including Holy water, crosses, angels, and a Bible verse, sold out of their controversial design in minutes.

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Funny phrases Irish use that Americans don’t

You think you understand this Irish? You might be surprised. Here's a list of some Irish words that are truly unique.

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"Agri-porn" nude Irish farmers pose for charity 2020 calendar

It's out! The Irish Farmer Calendar 2020, the tongue-in-cheek charity calendar of topless Irish agriculture heroes is out.

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Can you guess the world’s sexiest male name? It’s Irish...

There are certain names that will automatically boost the attractiveness of those lucky enough to have them as their own.

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Irish politician accused of “disgraceful racism” over immigrants sending money home

Irish American death row inmate dies before meeting firing squad fate

Guinness family’s massive Co Wicklow estate reportedly sold to private buyer

US edition of the Photo Album of the Irish to be launched in New York

Long Islander arrested for hate crime against 2-year-old girl with genetic disorder and her family

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Michael Collin's close call, escape across rooftops of Dublin

Irish outlaw Ned Kelly executed in Australia on this day in 1880

Ancient secrets of the Hill of Tara revealed

Easter Rising hero Patrick Pearse born on this day in 1879

On This Day: Irish revolutionary Wolfe Tone is sentenced to death

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WIN: VIP tickets to the greatest hurling event in America

Caitriona Balfe's "Ford V Ferrari" is a dated let down

Lizzo played the tin whistle during her Dublin show

Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech, Blindboy Boatclub and Bressie star at California’s IrelandWeek

US edition of the Photo Album of the Irish to be launched in New York

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POLL: Have you previously studied in Ireland?

Buy this former church in Ireland for just $143k

Would you go to North Korea for St Patrick's Day? Now's your chance

Why the Wexford Festival Opera is like no other festival in the world

The best way to discover Ireland and Britain? With a bunch of locals

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Everything you need to know about The North American Celtic Trade Association

How you can stock Irish jewelry and clothing in North America

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