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Events

WATCH: Trinity panel discussion on Human+Technology Beyond COVID-19

IrishCentral will hold a watch party streaming this panel discussion, part of Trinity College Dublin's Behind the Headlines series.

News

WATCH: Trinity panel discussion on “Rethinking Democracy”

Watch back on the Trinity Long Room Hub live stream discussion "Rethinking Democracy - The Everyday" from May 20.

Events

WATCH: Trinity panel discusses inequality and COVID-19

Can we stop COVID-19 from making social inequality worse than ever?

Education

Leaving Certificate exams cancelled for first time ever due to COVID-19

Students will instead be awarded a final school grade based on their performance in class over the last two years.

Irish Voice

Belfast university receives COVID-19 vaccine grant

Queens University Belfast has received a grant that will enable researchers to continue working on a rapid coronavirus test which aims to take just one hour to show results.

Culture

An Irish language guide to surviving COVID-19 quarantine

Utilizing the collective wisdom of the Irish people gleaned from a turbulent history, Irish seanfhocals (proverbs) have some solid advice to live by during the coronavirus pandemic.

History

Amazing discovery about woman in this iconic image from Great Hunger

First-ever human interest interview was with a grieving Irish famine mother

Culture

How to practice yoga and mindfulness in Irish

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

Education

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.

Education

"Leprechaun" is not a native Irish word, scholars reveal

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Researchers have defined and revised more than 500 old Irish words and it turns out leprechaun isn't Irish!

Education

Irish language phrases for when you're stuck for words

Stuck for words? Try your tongue with some of our favorite Irish language phrases! Beatha teanga í a labhairt - the life of a language is to speak it!

Culture

How the Irish language is being kept alive in New York

In honor of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language week), a look at Glucksman Ireland House in NYC and their dedication to the preservation of Irish culture.

Education

Oral history archive celebrates 50 years of the Irish language in Boston

A collection of Irish oral histories celebrating the history and culture of the Irish language in Boston is now available online.

Education

Fun and easy Irish language phrases to learn ahead of St. Patrick's Day

Ever wanted to know how to say "YOLO," "fair play to ya," or even "what's your number in Irish?" We've compiled this video to help you get started out with Seachtain na Gaeilge.

News

Italian doctor finds cure for Parkinson's disease in Irish dancing

An Italian doctor has discovered that Irish dancing overrides the neurological impediments that affect the gait in those suffering from Parkinson's disease

Education

Notre Dame to expand Irish studies programming

A new center to the study of modern Ireland is to open at the home of the Fighting Irish.

Education

How to learn an Irish instrument

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

Education

Hillary Rodham Clinton appointed Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast

Queen's University has appointed the former United States secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton as its new Chancellor.

Education

Best ways to learn Irish for free online

A guide to learning Irish Gaelic for beginner and mastering Irish language pronunciation.

Education

Studied in Ireland? Share your experience with IrishCentral

Have you previously studied in Ireland? We are interested to hear about your experience and highlights of your time studying Ireland.

Craic

Express your gratitude with these Irish phrases this Thanksgiving

With 33 million Americans claiming Irish heritage here’s a guide for all Irish Americans on giving thanks as Gaelige (in Irish)!

Education

Never too old! 82-year-old Wexford man graduates from college in Ireland

Tom Boyle, 82, received his Bachelor's degree from Waterford Institute of Technology on October 31.

News

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.

Education