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LISTEN: Irish podcasts to listen to during cozy fall evenings

Looking for some new Irish or Irish/American podcasts? Make yourself a hot chocolate and settle down with one of these comforting, inspiring, educational, or hilarious listens.

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WATCH: Dave Grohl reveals how trip to Kerry inspired him to start the Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl recently revealed the impact a trip on the Ring of Kerry had on his life months after the death of Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain.

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Oscar-tipped Belfast star Jamie Dornan celebrates living his “dream"

Jamie Dornan left Belfast at 19 to pursue "something" in London, leading to a successful film career.

Cahir O'Doherty

New York's Irish Repertory Theatre opens its doors again

Maeve Higgins and John Keating star in the Rep's "Autumn Royal" by author Kevin Barry, heralding the start of the NYC theater's long-awaited new season.

Other Writers

This Month in History: Seamus Heaney wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Beloved Irish poet Seamus Heaney won the Nobel Prize for Literature in October 1995. Here's a look at some of his most impactful poems.

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Irish actress Ruth Negga enjoying celebrating her success in LA

Irish actress Ruth Negga chatted with Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show ahead of the release of 'Passing' on Netflix.

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Liam Neeson to appear on Ireland's Late Late Show on Friday

Movie star Liam Neeson will join host Ryan Tubridy to discuss his role as Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF's "Get a Vaccine - Give a Vaccine" campaign.

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Aisling Bea shows off her British accent in new “Home Sweet Home Alone” trailer

Irish comedian Aisling Bea portrays the panicked mother in Home Sweet Home Alone, a reboot of the '90s classic.

Events

Win tickets to the next Masters of Tradition Irish folk concert

Take a journey to the heart of Irish music with this unique performance by Ireland's leading musicians in the spectacular setting of Future Forests, a unique garden center in rural West Cork.

News

Paddy Moloney, Irish trad legend and founder of The Chieftains, has passed away

Tributes are pouring in for Paddy Moloney, who is being hailed for bringing Ireland's traditional music to the global stage.

Entertainment

Brittany Murphy’s husband's involvement in her death called into question in new doc

In "What Happened, Brittany Murphy," Murphy's relationship with her husband Simon Monjack at the time of her death in 2009 is questioned.

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One of Ireland's most popular fictional character heads Stateside

Latest installment of "Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling" series sees our gal head for the even brighter lights of Manhattan.

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Cillian Murphy to star as atomic bomb scientist in Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer"

The epic thriller will begin production early next year.

Politics

Donald Trump wanted Conor McGregor to head up a $300 million anti-COVID campaign

A new book reveals the astonishing information that President Trump considered having Conor McGregor head up a major initiative to fight COVID.

Culture

Honoring the centennial of Joyce's Ulysses, a new illustrated edition

The special illustrated edition of Leopold Bloom's adventures on June 16th has been woven with illustrations by Spanish artist Eduardo Arroyo, offering readers a fresh reimagining of the classic Joyce work.

Food & Drink

How To Cook - like and by - Darina Allen

Darina Allen is back with How To Cook (Kyle Books, $26.99) a book that takes a lifetime of cooking and baking experience and distills it all down to its glorious essence, creating approachable dishes and return-to recipes that you can cook with ease.

Cahir O'Doherty

A Furious Devotion: The Authorized Biography of Shane MacGowan

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan gets to speak for himself in his new biography, written with Richard Balls.

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PREIVEW: Ireland continues the battle in the United Rugby Championship Round 3

After another thrilling weekend of United Rugby Championship action on URC TV, we have a preview of which teams Ireland will take on this weekend.

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Sinéad O’Connor frets over Shane MacGowan’s drug use

Sinéad O’Connor has some shocking comments ahead of the launch of "A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan".

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Kenneth Branagh looks forward to bringing 'Belfast' home with Irish premiere

Kenneth Branagh will be in attendance, as well as some of the film's stars, when 'Belfast' opens the Belfast Film Festival on November 4.

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‘Friends’ star rumored to be planning “intimate wedding” in Derry

Courteney Cox and her Irish beau Johnny McDaid are reportedly planning a wedding in McDaid's native Derry.

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What are Liam Neeson’s most popular movies of all time?

"Michael Collins"? "Taken"? You'd be surprised what the public's favorite movies are.

Events

Experience Irish music like never before at the Masters Of Tradition Festival

Masters of Tradition is taking place online this year from Bantry, County Cork but its mission remains the same – to bring you on a journey to the heart of Irish music.

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