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Fungie the dolphin is officially in the Guinness Book of World Records!

Fungie the dolphin, who lives in the waters of Dingle, Co Kerry, has officially been added to the Guinness Book of World Records.

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

"A certain set of skills", powers of a Norse god... there's no surprise this popular Irish boy's name is the world's sexiest.

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Our favorite jokes from Ireland's favorite comedian – Dave Allen

On this day, Irish master of wit, Dave Allen was born on July 6, 1937! Some of our favorite comic bits from the joke-telling genius.

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The ten longest and strangest place names in Ireland

From Galway's Glassillaunvealnacurra to Waterford's Scartnadrinymountain - the longest Irish place name has 22 letters.

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Some names common in Ireland are banned in other countries

Did you know these innocuous names that are typical in Ireland are a big 'no-no' in some parts of the world?

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WATCH: Irish priest says “suck that up” before playing Liverpool anthem at Mass

Father Martin Tobin, an Irish priest based in Co Kilkenny, is going viral for playing the Liverpool anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' at the close of his Mass on June 27.

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Irish names that are almost always mispronounced in America

Here’s a list of some of the most tongue-twisting Irish names, and a guide on how to pronounce them!

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WATCH: Saoirse Ronan finally teams up with "Derry Girls"

Saoirse Ronan agreed to team up with the cast of Derry Girls for RTE's Comic Relief, and it went exactly how you'd expect!

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WATCH: A puppet turkey "disrespected" Niall Horan and his fans are mad

Niall Horan's dedicated fanbase rushed to his defense after they claimed Dustin the Turkey "disrespected" him during his performance on RTE's Comic Relief.

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Harriet the Irish singing donkey will brighten your day

Let's face it! 2020 is kicking everyone's ass for bad news. Harriet is a ray of sunshine.

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Ireland's most famous dog breeds!

The Irish love dogs, from wolfhounds to terriers, we celebrate man's best friend this Dog-Friendly Ireland Day.

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WATCH: Dublin neighborhood dances to classic 90s tune while social distancing

Neighbors in Ringsend, Co Dublin joined together in a rousing choreographed dance to Whigfield's "Saturday Night" while maintaining social distancing.

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Irish term “gobshite” appears in The New York Times for the first time ever

"Gobshite" has been printed in The New York Times for the first time ever when it was included in an excerpt from Irish novelist Roddy Doyle's latest work "Love."

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New Irish dating app's all about the Irish American tribe - love, fun and friendship

Take MyIrishDate’s quick survey and be in with the chance to win a year’s free membership.

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Silly Irish jokes to make you laugh

Have a bit of a laugh with our selection of funny and ridiculous Irish jokes.

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The unbreakable rules of growing up in an Irish household

In every Irish household, there are unwritten, but ironclad, rules of conduct.

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A guide to speaking with an Irish accent

How to sound like an authentic Irish person.

Food & Drink

Food for thought: Are mashed potatoes just Irish guacamole?

We're not sure our Irish mammies would agree, but some people over on Reddit think mashed potatoes are just Irish guacamole!

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Mystery spontaneous combustion in Ireland among world’s strangest deaths

The 2010 death of pensioner Michael Faherty was Ireland’s first recorded case of spontaneous combustion.

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These hilarious gravestone etchings prove Irish dark wit is unmatched

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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The best (and strangely poetic!) insults from the Irish

Irish insults for when you've really "got your Irish up."

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Trump will not serve a second term, according to Irish psychic

Old Moore’s Almanac 2020 predicts no second term for United States President Donald Trump and that Kerry will win the All-Ireland.

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WATCH: Irish teen raising 37,000 tadpoles in her backyard goes viral on TikTok

Irish teen Hannah McSorley is now affectionately known as "Tadpole Girl" after her wholesome videos won the hearts of people across the Internet.

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WATCH: Epic storm filmed from ship off the coast of Ireland

Footage taken from aboard a ship off the southern coast of Ireland in February 2014 captures an epic storm that included 100 MPH winds and 55-foot waves.

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The official countdown to the reopening of Ireland's pubs!

Pubs in Ireland are set to reopen earlier than anticipated, the Irish government announced last week.

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Coronavirus live updates: Masks must be worn on public transport from Monday, Taoiseach says

Facebook post falsely claiming Irish were slaves shared one million times

White Catholics still support Trump, but numbers are quickly falling

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What do the names of Ireland's counties mean?

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The top Irish baby names according to our passports

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Achill beach named as Irish people’s favorite vacation spot

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