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WATCH: Irish music legends busk on Grafton St for Christmas Eve 2015

Bono, Hozier, Glen Hansard, The Script, Kodaline, were among artists who played for free on Grafton Street on Christmas Eve 2015.

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The best Irish covers of Leonard Cohen's classic "Hallelujah"

From Celtic Thunder to Damien Rice, who sings your favorite version of the beautiful Leonard Cohen song "Hallelujah"?

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POLL: Should ‘Fairytale of New York’ by the Pogues be banned?

BBC Radio Solent DJ Alex Dyke recently said he will no longer be playing "Fairytale of New York" during his show, slamming it as "downmarket chav bilge." Do you think the Pogues tune should be banned?

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Happy Birthday Sinead O'Connor! Celebrating one of Ireland's greatest talents

On this day, Dec 8, 1966, Ireland's legendary singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor, who now goes by her Islamic name Shuhada' Sadaqat, was born.

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Hozier has no love for Donald Trump

Co Wicklow native and superstar musician Hozier speaks out about how much he dislikes the current President of the United States.

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SiriusXM and U2 launch radio station that plays U2 music 24/7

U2X RADIO, a jointed creative partnership between SiriusXM and U2, will launch in 2020 with the band themselves taking to the airwaves.

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Despite questionable lyrics survey finds Fairytale of New York as most popular Christmas song

Irish Christmas classic voted the United Kingdom's favorite Christmas song and also their most played.

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Trump’s Gaelic heritage explored in new TV show

The new documentary explores the fascinating life story of Mary MacLeod, the Scottish Mother of President Donald Trump.

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Vikings' Jordan Patrick Smith dishes on his favorite places in Ireland

Thanks to Vikings, Jordan Patrick Smith has spent the past few years living in Ireland, where the popular series filmed.

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Pierce Brosnan’s sons make history as Golden Globe Ambassadors

Golden Globes makes history in January, as the first set of brothers, Dylan and Paris Brosnan, take to the stage as Globe Ambassadors.

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Dropkick Murphys announce St. Patrick’s Day 2020 concerts

Dropkick Murphys are returning to their hometown for their St. Patrick's Day 2020 'Boston Blowout' concert series.

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On This Day: Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers passes away in 2009

Renowned Irish folk singer Liam Clancy died on December 4, 2009. We look back at the legendary singer's lifetime.

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Incredible Irish youngster performs emotional rendition of “Grace”

Twelve-year-old Denis Moroney will bring tears to your eyes with his stunning performance.

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Glee's Damian McGinty plays undocumented Irish immigrant in new Christmas movie

Glee and Celtic Thunder star Damian McGinty (27) is back with his new classic Christmas caper playing an undocumented Irish immigrant in "Santa Fake".

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The best Irish Christmas gift for kids? One of these Irish teddy bears

If you’re searching for the perfect Irish gift for a young one (or for one who’s young at heart), we recommend these authentic Irish teddy bears, each with their own Irish name, personality, and sweet backstory.

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Things that make Christmas in Ireland extra special to me

From Irish Christmas traditions to recurring mistakes, travesties, and incidents the holidays in Ireland are certainly special.

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Remembering Patrick Kavanagh's 'On Raglan Road' on the anniversary of his death

How Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and The Dubliner's frontman Luke Kelly came together for the famous Dublin ballad On Raglan Road.

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Everything you need to know about The Late Late Toy Show 2019

The Late Late Toy Show is one of the most highly anticipated nights of the year for kids and adults alike, and this year’s installment is set to be no different.

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The best Irish movies to watch on Netflix today

Irish movies on Netflix to binge over the Thanksgiving weekend.

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Irish soldier reunited with kids is our favorite Late Late Toy Show memory

This heartwarming moment is one of the most beautiful moments of Irish television.

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Top Irish gifts we’d love to pick up on Black Friday

IrishCentral’s Irish Christmas gift guide! Our top choices for Irish gifts you can snap up this Black Friday.

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Only one Irishman? Irish mobsters light up Martin Scorsese's gangster movies

The Irishman was released on Netflix just in time for Thanksgiving. What's behind director Martin Scorsese's enduring fascination with the Irish mob?

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Saoirse Ronan and Laura Dern on the filming of "Little Women"

In theaters next month, "Little Women" sees Irish American Saoirse Ronan and Laura Dern play a beloved mother-daughter duo.

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Danny DeVito gives his blessing for Colin Farrell to play Penguin in Batman

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Danny DeVito says Dublin star Colin Farrell will do a "great job" as the Penguin in the new Batman movie alongside Robert Pattinson.

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The Irishman hits Netflix

With a star-studded cast including Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese's mobster movie "The Irishman" could be the veteran director's finest work.

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105-year-old letter to Santa Claus found in Dublin home

#WarmForWinter: Coat donations for the homeless hung on Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Caroline Kennedy to christen new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy

Irish women are among the hottest in the world

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Why you have to visit Glasnevin - the resting place of Ireland's heroes and heroines

105-year-old letter to Santa Claus found in Dublin home

How the Irish saved Thanksgiving

John F. Kennedy very likely had celiac disease, says one doctor

Ancient Christmas traditions still followed in Ireland

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WATCH: Irish music legends busk on Grafton St for Christmas Eve 2015

How to make a Guinness chocolate cake for Christmas

Irish Whiskey Christmas cookies to warm you up this holiday season

Traditional Irish Christmas cake recipe the whole family will enjoy

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Tell us your travel personality and we’ll tell you where to go in Ireland

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

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

What to visit in Ireland? The 10 best places to visit

Vikings' Jordan Patrick Smith dishes on his favorite places in Ireland

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