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What you should know about Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney

Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle have been close friends for nearly a decade.

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Your favorite new Irish-language song this New Music Friday

“Coincréit Fhuar” has the potential to break language barriers and show aspects of the Irish language never seen before.

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Colin Farrell sells his luxury Hollywood Hills home

Irish actor Colin Farrell sold his luxury Los Angeles home just before Christmas.

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Entertainment

Best Irish songs you love to hear all in one excellent playlist

We have made the ultimate Irish playlist from IrishCentral reader suggestions.

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Saoirse Ronan’s anger over Greta Gerwig Oscar snub

The Irish star just got her fourth Oscar nod for her role in Little Women but why hasn't Greta Gerwig appeared in the Best Director category?

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WATCH: Irish dancing meets Beyoncé in this exciting “The Greatest Dancer” audition

Irish dancer Jake O'Shea masterfully channeled Beyoncé in his "The Greatest Dancer" audition.

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Derry Girls movie? Show creator Lisa McGee says she’s interested

Lisa McGee, creator of the hit show "Derry Girls," says she wants to explore bringing Erin and the rest of the "eejits" to the big screen.

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2020 announce more music events

Gruff Rhys, The Breath, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mount Alaska, and Dublin Gospel Choir & Guests events all added.

Culture

Irish dancer and Irish dance school of the month - who is your choice?

IrishCentral wants to highlight the best stories about Irish dancers and Irish dance schools every month, and we need your help!

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Is “Grace” Ireland’s greatest rebel song?

Everyone from Rod Stewart to Bobby Sands' granddaughter

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WATCH: Saoirse Ronan’s Irish mammy had the best reaction to her daughter's Oscar nom

Saoirse Ronan is the second-youngest actor ever to receive four Oscar nominations, and no one is more excited than her Irish mammy Monica

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Saoirse Ronan, The Irishman get Oscar nods for 2020 Academy Awards

Carlow-raised Irish star, Saoirse Ronan, nominated for the fourth time, for her role in Little Women, while Irishman picks up three Oscar nominations for 2020.

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Who were the top Irish American Oscar winners of all time?

IrishCentral pays tribute to the Americans of Irish blood who joined the ranks of the acting elite by winning what many consider the ultimate award in the field – the Oscar.

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Riverdance announces 25th-anniversary global tour

Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance has announced a special 25th-anniversary worldwide tour for 2020.

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Why are American women wild about Irish guys?

To celebrate "Feast of the Fabulous Wild Men" day, IrishCentral explores the fascination American women have with Irish men.

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Celebrating Rod Stewart's birthday with his rousing rendition of Irish rebel ballad "Grace"

Legendary rocker Rod Stewart wooed revelers at a concert in Cork City performing a beautiful version of one of Ireland’s most-loved rebel songs, "Grace."

Opinion

When Black 47 were "On Fire"

Over a couple of frantic two-hour shows on March 17, 2001, we recorded “On Fire.” Little did we know how prophetic the title would be!

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Make America Great Against Trump magic at the movies

It's that time of year again, the silly season in Hollywood, with its parade of awards shows.

Culture

Bobby Sands' granddaughter sings beautiful rendition of “Grace”

Erin Sands, granddaughter to Irish Republican Bobby Sands, sang a stunning rendition of "Grace" recently at a local pub in Co Down.

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WATCH: Trailer for Liam Neeson’s new tearjerker “Ordinary Love” released

"Ordinary Love" starring Liam Neeson features plenty of talent from Northern Ireland.

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Netflix ordered to nix "blasphemous" gay Jesus Christmas special

A Brazilian judge has called on Netflix to stop streaming the "blasphemous" Christmas special, depicting Jesus as a gay man.

Culture

Could these forgotten photos of Ireland finally be displayed?

“I think of my work in Ireland as a love poem: a celebration of the beauty of the land, the warmth of her people, the simplicity of the old ways and traditions.”

Cahir O'Doherty

Irish Culture, New York style at 1st Irish Festival 2020

This is actually the twelfth successful year of the annual theater festival, a month-long series of Irish arts events in New York City that runs from January 7 to February 3.

Entertainment

Two Irish actresses score Lead Actress BAFTA nominations

Irish actresses Saoirse Ronan and Jessie Buckley have both been nominated in this year's Lead Actress category for the BAFTAs.

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Ireland’s singing priest lines out for Dancing with the Stars

Father Ray Kelly, who shot to fame in 2014 a video of him singing Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah at a local wedding in Meath, is now taking on RTE's Dancing with the Stars competition.

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Remembering Mary Raftery - Irish journalist who exposed child abuse in Ireland

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

This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

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Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

You can walk to Croagh Patrick from this charming house rental in County Mayo

A gal's solo trip to Ireland

32 hours in Wexford exploring Ireland's Model county and the Kennedy homestead

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Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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