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Irish Famine studies in the US should be mandatory, like the Holocaust

Irish studies lecturer at the University of Southern Maine says the Great Famine should be taught in U.S. schools in the same vein as teachings about The Holocaust.

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Only 36% of Irish families happy with family time - Here’s how to fix it

Family Friendly HQ is a trusted parenting community, dedicated to mums and dads, and families of all shapes and sizes.

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The best way to learn Irish online for free has returned

Over the course of the next month, you can take advantage of this free online course that will give you the best introduction to the Irish language.

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Confused by Brexit? Here's everything you need to know

From the terms and conditions of the withdrawal agreement to the difference between a soft and hard Brexit, we have all the top Brexit terms explained.

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Don’t know your name in Irish? There’s an app for that!

Even Donald Trump and Taylor Swift get a mention.

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Man's rare genetic disease traced back to three centuries of County Donegal ancestry

When Greg first learned about a rare disease affecting his brother, he had no idea that the illness would come to define his own life, or that his search for answers would take him on a journey going back generations to his Irish ancestors.

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Irish language takes over five US cities in one night plus Bali, Indonesia!

We brought the Pop-Up Gaeltacht across the US and even to Bali in Indonesia!

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US students living their dream in ancient Irish village

19 American students spent a week in the heart of the Ring Gaeltacht learning Gaeilge, Irish dance, Irish history and immersing themselves in Ireland's culture

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Want to learn Irish? These events taking place across the US can help you start

On Thursday, August 29, we want to hold the largest Pop-Up Gaeltacht the world has ever seen!

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How to practice yoga and mindfulness in Irish

Yoga and mindfulness as Gaeilge is a great way to start learning the Irish language

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Famous Irish language phrases you need to know!

From Irish swear words to our beautifully crafted seanfocails (Irish proverbs), here are some of our favorite, easy-to-learn Irish phrases. Beatha teanga í a labhairt - the life of a language is to speak it!

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WATCH: How to say 'Happy St. Patrick's Day' and more in Irish

YouTuber Miranda the Adventurer visited with the Gaelic League in Los Angeles to learn the very best Irish-language phrases to use for Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Which Irish instrument should you learn how to play?

There's a wide and fascinating array of traditional instruments used to make Irish music - which should you learn how to play?

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The ongoing battle to preserve the Irish language in Ireland

One researcher was told in 2015 that “An Ireland without the Irish language wouldn’t be the same place."

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A cupla focail: the most searched for Irish language words

More and more Gaeilge curious folks in the United States are searching for Irish language words and phrases online but what are they searching for?

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New funding supports Irish language education in the US

Greater support for teachers working with adult learners overseas is now being developed by the Irish government.

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Is the Irish language hard to learn?

Irelands official language is Irish but only a small percentage of the population can speak it fluently and even less use it on a daily basis. So is the Irish language hard to learn?

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Irish students transform Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” as Gaeilge

Oh Colaiste Lurgan, how do you keep making such amazing music videos?

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Learning Irish for the first time - a challenge and a joy

Learning the Irish language for the first time as an adult is full of challenges and joy.

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The Irish language represents “some of the best of human nature”

Irish language speakers live and learn all over the world. This August we celebrate them all! Here, Kristin Bodt from California tells us her story.

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You can get your MA in Gaelic Literature online with this Irish university

You can reconnect with your ancient Irish heritage and language while getting an online MA in Gaelic Literature from this Irish university.

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How many of these Irish words do you know?

Think you don't have a word of Irish? We beat know recognize more of these words that you'd think.

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What to do if there are no Irish language lessons near me?

We have compiled a list of easy ways you can learn Gaeilge and some of the measures you can use to integrate the language into your life!

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Best ways to learn Irish for free online

Check out these Irish language resources to help you learn a new language for 2019.

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The only official Gaeltacht outside of Ireland is in Ontario

Canadians and Americans display their pride and commitment to their history by maintaining the Irish language.

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Elderly blind man from Northern Ireland thrown off flight after accused of being drunk

Which was the first US city to allow LGBTQ groups to march on St. Patrick’s Day?

Ancient Order of Hibernians criticize failures of British Government under Good Friday Agreement

The best Irish event in California is back for a third year

Sex education in Ireland’s schools could soon be overhauled

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On this day in 1919 the Irish President became an honorary Native American chieftain

National No Beard Day: Why are all Irish men's beards red?

Celtic blessings to mark the ancient festival of Samhain

Who Do You Think You Are? - this season's biggest revelations

Michael Collins, Oscar Wilde, and Eugene O’Neill all celebrate their birthdays today

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This Northern Irish castle has been chosen as one of the best Halloween destinations

Which was the first US city to allow LGBTQ groups to march on St. Patrick’s Day?

Guinness US brewery is hosting a Pint and Paint night and it sounds delightful

Major Hollywood movie begins filming in the west of Ireland

The best Irish event in California is back for a third year

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This Northern Irish castle has been chosen as one of the best Halloween destinations

Vote for this Dublin museum as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction

How to travel haunted Ireland and encounter the Emerald Isle’s ghostly past

Expect the unexpected at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse

The most haunted spots in Ireland to visit this Halloween

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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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