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Dolphin Song: The magical Irish romantic fantasy novel set on the Beara Peninsula

Dolphin Song by Tom Richards is a new Irish romantic fantasy novel set on Ireland’s stunning Beara Peninsula with a message of hope and friendship.

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Looks like the ‘Always Sunny’ gang is filming on location in Ireland

Is the Gang going to Ireland? Stars of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' have shared some snaps from what appears to be a film shoot in Ireland.

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LISTEN: Horror of Cork doctor’s reality during Ireland’s Great Hunger

The drama series is inspired by real people who lived through Ireland's Great Famine and is brought to life with the help of Irish actors narrating their stories.

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Grammy-winner Lorde on her fascination with the Rose of Tralee

The New Zealand singer-songwriter gets her Irish ancestry from her father and says they are "very much an Irish family."

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Explore medieval Ireland in new Viking video game

"Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids" allows players to track down the Book of Kells and explore the Hill of Tara among many other exhilarating quests.

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Mariah Carey’s Black Irish liquor cannot be sold in Ireland due to legal battle

Carey launched her Black Irish Cream Liqueur in a press release in mid-August, more than a year after Irish company Darker Still Spirits Co. launched its Black Irish Whiskey in all EU countries and the United Kingdom.

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Chris O'Dowd on "The Starling", "Constellations" and his career

"I think that kind of trying to find a laugh in the face of despair is certainly something that Irish people are incredibly good at."

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Saoirse Ronan on rehearsing for London stage performance in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

Saoirse Ronan is teaming up with her friend and previous co-star James McArdle for 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' at London's Almeida Theatre.

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RTÉ and United Rugby Championship launch new global streaming service

URC TV will showcase a global rugby tournament like no other and will let fans across the globe watch games live and on-demand.

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Hugely popular Irish comedy "Derry Girls" to end after third season

Creator Lisa McGee announced it has always been her intention to run the series for three seasons.

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“Belfast” star Caitriona Balfe recalls growing up on the Northern Ireland border

"We weren't welcomed initially, because the police were regarded with a lot of suspicion and people in that area weren't sympathetic to a provisional army."

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Surprise! Ed Sheeran to open his 2022 tour in Dublin, not Cork

Ed Sheeran will be opening his 2022 'Mathematics' tour at Dublin's Croke Park on April 23 of next year.

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WATCH: Conor McGregor can throw a punch, but not a pitch

Irish MMA star Conor McGregor threw out a "devastating" first pitch at Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, on Tuesday night.

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The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration for “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Silmarillion” come from the karst landscape of the Burren region and Celtic legends of the west of Ireland.

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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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Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

Former UK Media Minister John Whittindale described the series as "distinctively British" on Wednesday as he attempted to bring in legislation requiring new series to adhere to British values.

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League Of Their Own stars play ancient Irish sport 'road bowling' in Kerry

Stars of the British TV show, including Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp, showed up in West Kerry during the week to learn a thing or two about the ancient Irish sport of road bowling.

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Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

On Women's Friendship Day show your friend, or as the Irish like to say 'cara', that you appreciate them with a present that they will cherish.

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Book Review: The Women Who Shaped Ireland

Author Nicola Depuis alternates freely between well-known Irish women and women who have been left out of the history books, with a view to introducing these inspirational figures to as many new readers as possible.

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The Starling with Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd doesn't take flight

The Starling is the new comedy-drama starring Chris O'Dowd and Melissa McCarthy about a married couple trying to find their way past the tragic death of their toddler, which has completely unmoored their lives.

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Ed Sheeran to kick off his next tour in Ireland

Ed Sheeran, who is set to release his next studio album '=' ('Equal') in October, has confirmed dates in Ireland for his 2022 'Mathematics Tour.'

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Mixed reviews for Matt Damon’s Ireland lockdown movie “The Last Duel”

The Ireland-filmed movie, also starring Ben Affleck and Adam Driver, has been getting so-so reviews since its premiere in Venice.

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John McCain requested "Danny Boy" to be played at his funeral

"McCain never forgot those roots when it came to the Irish and was very active in seeking immigration legislation to allow more Irish into America."

Culture

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

It's September 17th! It's officially just half a year until March 17, St. Patrick's Day when everyone's just a little bit Irish!

Culture

Olympia Theatre rebranded under new sponsorship deal, Dubliners dismayed

The Olympia Theatre's iconic facade and canopy in Dublin will remain largely untouched by the new sponsorship deal, which will run for an initial eight-year period.

Entertainment

Dolphin Song: The magical Irish romantic fantasy novel set on the Beara Peninsula

Looks like the ‘Always Sunny’ gang is filming on location in Ireland

LISTEN: Horror of Cork doctor’s reality during Ireland’s Great Hunger

Grammy-winner Lorde on her fascination with the Rose of Tralee

Explore medieval Ireland in new Viking video game

Mariah Carey’s Black Irish liquor cannot be sold in Ireland due to legal battle

Chris O'Dowd on "The Starling", "Constellations" and his career

Saoirse Ronan on rehearsing for London stage performance in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

RTÉ and United Rugby Championship launch new global streaming service

Hugely popular Irish comedy "Derry Girls" to end after third season

“Belfast” star Caitriona Balfe recalls growing up on the Northern Ireland border

Surprise! Ed Sheeran to open his 2022 tour in Dublin, not Cork

WATCH: Conor McGregor can throw a punch, but not a pitch

The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

Why Anthony Bourdain loved “Typhoid Mary” so much

Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

League Of Their Own stars play ancient Irish sport 'road bowling' in Kerry

Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

Book Review: The Women Who Shaped Ireland

The Starling with Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd doesn't take flight

Ed Sheeran to kick off his next tour in Ireland

Mixed reviews for Matt Damon’s Ireland lockdown movie “The Last Duel”

John McCain requested "Danny Boy" to be played at his funeral

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

Olympia Theatre rebranded under new sponsorship deal, Dubliners dismayed

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Return of Ireland - US travel in November will be "safe," says Dr. Fauci

Northern Ireland praised for not “panic buying” amid fuel supply issues in Britain

COVID live updates: More than 9.7 million vaccine doses administered on island of Ireland

Anti-vaxxers remove COVID patient from hospital but he is now deathly ill

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

The Irish “Maypole Family” and reminiscing on my Uncle Packie Killeen

Call for new autopsy on Michael Collins as documentary makes new claims

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

The impact Viking and Norman DNA had on the Irish

On this day: "Typhoid Mary" was born in County Tyrone

The Irish “Maypole Family” and reminiscing on my Uncle Packie Killeen

Grammy-winner Lorde on her fascination with the Rose of Tralee

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Nine words that are different in Ireland and America

World Gratitude Day - Express your gratitude with these Irish phrases

Return of Ireland - US travel in November will be "safe," says Dr. Fauci

8 reasons to press the Green Button and get back to Ireland

This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

What's your Irish County? County Kilkenny

The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

GIVEAWAY: Get set for winter with Gym+Coffee's RE: CONNECT Collection

Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

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