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US Villanova University offers new summer online Irish language course

Center for Irish Studies at Villanova University is offering a seven-week online language course in the spring semester.

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WATCH: Trinity symposium discusses Irish partition and it's legacies

The joint symposium with Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast, debated the many aspects of the Irish partition and its legacies.

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Irish university ranked eighth-most sustainable college in the world

University College Cork (UCC) was ranked the eight-most sustainable university in the world by Times Higher Education's prestigious Impact Ranking.

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Schools in Ireland to be given option of unisex bathrooms in new buildings

Ireland's Department of Education has issued school design guidelines that allow for unisex bathrooms in order to "adapt to modern changing needs."

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WATCH: Trinity takes a look at the future of Northern Ireland

"Behind the Headlines: The Future of Northern Ireland" a live discussion hosted by the Trinity Long Room Hub

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Trinity College Dublin elects first-ever female provost

Prof. Linda Doyle has been elected the 45th Provost of the University.

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Zoo Lover's Day! Here are some facts about Dublin Zoo

Celebrate Zoo Lover's Day by learning some facts about one of Ireland's most famous attractions

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Virtual Trinity Library − Creating a cultural heritage for future generations

An ambitious digitization initiative of the Library of Trinity College Dublin’s most valued collections was launched earlier this year.

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WATCH: Liam Neeson praises first Northern Ireland Catholic school to integrate

Antrim native sends a message of congratulations to a local school, the first to convert to integrated status.

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Time for Irish to stop calling Irish-Americans Plastic Paddies

A failure to understand what the Irish American identity means.

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What is the Irish for "Happy St. Patrick’s Day?"

If you really want to impress friends or family this St. Patrick's Day, here are a few simple Irish phrases to use.

Community

How you can celebrate your love for Ireland by helping Irish communities

The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund is giving back to Ireland and now it's your chance to be part of the story

Culture

The Irish language words and phrases for sex and sexuality

From words for sex toys, to a term to describe somebody who thinks of nothing but sex, the Irish language is far from prudish or conservative!

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Irish colleges see a surge in overseas applicants post-Brexit

Brexit has triggered a sharp surge in demand for places at Ireland's colleges from overseas students.

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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?

Education

Is the Irish language hard to learn?

Aoife Ní Chonraoí, an Irish school teacher in Gaelscoil na Dúglaise, in Co Cork, discusses the difficulty of learning the Irish language.

Education

Irish language glossary will teach you all COVID terms as Gaeilge

Ever wondered what the Irish for elbow bumping is?

Events

Trinity online lecture: Post-Conflict Recovery - Mosul Museum Project Zero

Part of the Out of the Ashes series, Corine Wegener, Director, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, will give an online lecture on Jan 25.

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Pain and angst of teenagers in Ireland caught in the grasp of COVID

Irish student's impassioned plea for final school exams to be called off after two years of education turmoil.

Education

Irish is the fastest growing language on Duolingo

More than one million people are learning Irish every week on Duolingo, according to data released by the company.

History

Do you know the story behind the Irish flag?

Why is the Irish flag green, white and orange? Where did the Irish tri-color come from? Get the full history of Bratach na hÉirean here.

News

Ireland's Tanaiste joins Biden campaign manager to launch Washington Ireland Program applications

Leo Varadkar and Jen O'Malley Dillon were on hand to virtually launch the opening of applications for the 2021 Washington Ireland Program.

Culture

WATCH: Trinity online discussion examines Women and Resistance in Belarus and Poland

Trinity Long Room Hub's Behind the Headlines panel discussion examines the key role played, particularly by women, in mobilizing an opposition.

Education

Ireland's top seven universities

Did you know that Ireland has some of the best-ranked universities in the world?

Education

Here's how to say "Hello!" in the Irish language

Learn how to say 'Hello!' in the Irish language!

Education

US Villanova University offers new summer online Irish language course

WATCH: Trinity symposium discusses Irish partition and it's legacies

Irish university ranked eighth-most sustainable college in the world

Schools in Ireland to be given option of unisex bathrooms in new buildings

WATCH: Trinity takes a look at the future of Northern Ireland

Trinity College Dublin elects first-ever female provost

Zoo Lover's Day! Here are some facts about Dublin Zoo

Virtual Trinity Library − Creating a cultural heritage for future generations

WATCH: Liam Neeson praises first Northern Ireland Catholic school to integrate

Time for Irish to stop calling Irish-Americans Plastic Paddies

What is the Irish for "Happy St. Patrick’s Day?"

How you can celebrate your love for Ireland by helping Irish communities

The Irish language words and phrases for sex and sexuality

Irish colleges see a surge in overseas applicants post-Brexit

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

Is the Irish language hard to learn?

Irish language glossary will teach you all COVID terms as Gaeilge

Trinity online lecture: Post-Conflict Recovery - Mosul Museum Project Zero

Pain and angst of teenagers in Ireland caught in the grasp of COVID

Irish is the fastest growing language on Duolingo

Do you know the story behind the Irish flag?

Ireland's Tanaiste joins Biden campaign manager to launch Washington Ireland Program applications

WATCH: Trinity online discussion examines Women and Resistance in Belarus and Poland

Ireland's top seven universities

Here's how to say "Hello!" in the Irish language

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NYPD Commissioner Shea calls for gun reform as three wounded in Times Square shooting

Kardashian-approved Irish makeup brand heads for WalMart

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Amazing Grace written after author landed safe in Donegal after shipwreck

On This Day: Bobby Sands dies in Long Kesh after 66 day hunger strike

Happy Birthday, Bono! Celebrate with U2's best songs

The Shamrock Children: German refugees who found shelter in Ireland after WWII

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

The eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year

On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," passed away

TUNE IN: Irish music live stream from Donegal this Saturday

The five best and five worst things about living in Dublin

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," passed away

Happy birthday Christy Moore! Popular Irish singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1945

World's oldest landlady is Donegal great-grandmother in Manchester pub

Summering outside? Check out Ireland’s six national parks

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Cork town named one of Europe’s most beautiful small towns

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

IrishCentral Box is the perfect Mother’s Day gift

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting an Irish Heritage Tree

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