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Irish American star Danny McBride turned away from religion because of hypocrites

"The Righteous Gemstones" creator Danny McBride says religion was a huge part of his upbringing, but he turned away from it because of religious “hypocrites.”

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U2 song proven most effective in the world for putting young children to sleep

An iconic U2 song has been named by researchers as the perfect song to play when trying to get young children off to sleep.

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New York premiere of new show on Irish famine takes place this week

Tickets are now on sale for the musical show on the Irish famine, “Fáinne Óir,” which will open on September 26, 2019.

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Why Anthony Bourdain loved “Typhoid Mary” so much

Famous chef Anthony Bourdain admired 'Typhoid Mary' so much that he wrote a book about her.

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Celebrating the incredible Irish artist Robert Ballagh on his 76th birthday

The designer of the Riverdance set, Robert Ballagh, was born in Dublin on September 22, 1943.

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Confirmed: Hilary Swank will star in “PS I Love You” sequel

We've been waiting years for a “PS I Love You” sequel, and so has Hilary Swank, it appears.

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How to get your fill of Irish culture in New York this fall

On the breathtaking backdropped main stage are The Screaming Orphans, The Cunningham Brothers Band and the McLean Avenue Band

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Harvey Weinstein’s Irish accuser to appear on The Late Late Show

Irish woman Laura Madden, one of the original accusers of Harvey Weinstein, will appear on The Late Late Show on Friday.

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Deadly Old Town, STARZ to broadcast sensational new Dublin Murders show

The Fair City is the setting for the riveting new crime drama Dublin Murders, starring some of the most accomplished Irish actors currently working

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Lisdoonvarna’s matchmaker wants to make a good LGBT match

Lisdoonvarna love doctor Willie Daly admits that so far he hasn't had much luck finding matches at the LGBT matchmaking festival in County Clare, The Outing.

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Irish genealogy experts partially trace Robert De Niro’s Irish roots

Genealogy experts Kate and Mike Lancor have partially traced Robert De Niro's Irish roots back to one area in Ireland.

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Why History Channel's "Vikings" is so beloved in Ireland

Ireland has a long and rich history that is equal measures prosperity and conflict – and a huge part of that history is intertwined with the Vikings and their civilization.

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Outlander’s Catriona Balfe revs up for Ferrari

Irish star's performance in Ford v Ferrari described as luminously sympathetic as the star looks ahead to February's upcoming Starz Outlander new series.

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Magic performance launches Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture program

1,900 events, along the themes of landscape, language, and migration, to take place across County Galway's villages, towns, islands, and its city, sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Irish boy with autism stuns mother with amazing singing voice

Justin Kiely did not speak until he was three years old but has now become a viral star because of his amazing singing voice.

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Modern Irish love and lust in new film 'I Didn't..I Wasn't...I Amn't...'

Story of a rough night out for a luckless romantic named Bee, I Didn't...I Wasn't...I Amn't... is a raw and real look at working-class Dublin life and love.

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New York's favorite Irish event returns with a packed lineup of Irish music and dance

The Irish American Building Society is pleased to announce the 38th Annual Great Irish Fair on Saturday, September 21, at The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn, New York.

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Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture program officially launched

The official launch of the program for Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture will take place in Galway city center

Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen has made his directorial debut and it's a triumph

Western Stars is scheduled for release on October 25.

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Netflix unveils the official poster for "The Irishman"

Netflix has released its official 'The Irishman' poster ahead of the film's debut at the New York Film Festival this month.

Culture

My first Milwaukee Irish Fest transformed me into a die-hard Irish fest fan

Milwaukee Irish Fest 2019 will go down as one of my most-fun-filled weekends in the US.

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Sinead O'Connor reveals that Prince attacked her after 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

Sinead O'Connor revealed on Good Morning Britain that Prince attacked her and "ordered" her to stop swearing.

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Irish director Jim Sheridan recounts “weird” encounters with Harvey Weinstein

Irish film director Jim Sheridan recalls his "multi-faced and weird" encounters with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

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Chris O'Dowd, Game of Thrones, Chernobyl among 2019 Creative Arts Emmy winners

Roscommon star wins Emmy for role in short-form comedy State of the Union alongside Rosamund Pike, as HBO dramas and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cleaned up.

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Robert De Niro is on a desperate search to find his Irish roots

The star of the upcoming film "The Irishman" said he has tried to find his Irish relatives but hasn’t had any luck.

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