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Hilarious Halloween costume ideas, inspired by the Irish!

From Father Ted to Oscar Wilde – some fun and original dress-up ideas that are quintessentially Irish.

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Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

The history of Halloween is fascinating - thanks, in large part, to the Irish.

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Film about the Irish woman who shot Mussolini debuts in Co Kerry

Violet Gibson came within inches of killing the Fascist dictator just three years after he took control of Italy.

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Paul Mescal sports GAA shorts in GQ photoshoot

"Normal People" star Paul Mescal sported an odd juxtaposition of high-end fashion and Irish sports clothing.

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Art pieces stolen in infamous Boston heist could be hidden in Dublin

The notorious Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist has remained unsolved for 30 years.

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Poetry in a pandemic, how the Irish Rep keeps its flame lit

The Irish Rep has taken its entire season online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins

Halloween was originally a pagan ancient Irish festival called “Samhain,” meaning “end of summer.”

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Wild times for Jamie Dornan and Emily Blunt in Wild Mountain Thyme

The new film is set to hit cinemas on December 11.

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The Irish dancing lads taking TikTok by storm

This Irish dancing group Cairde has picked up more than 1.5 million followers in just over three months thanks to a viral TikTok video.

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WATCH: Matt Damon films special message for Irish children's hospital

Matt Damon sent a message of support to the "incredibly brave" folks at CHI Temple Street in Dublin.

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This month in history: Samuel Beckett wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

The famed Irish novelist, playwright, theater director, and poet Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature in October 1969.

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This Irish author's new children's book is perfect for lovers of Irish folklore

"The Haunted Lake" by P.J. Lynch brings together Irish-inspired folklore and masterful illustrations.

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Miley Cyrus covers late Dolores O’Riordan Cranberries’ Zombie hit

The Cranberries' Zombie became the first Irish song to reach one billion views on YouTube earlier this year.

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Liam Neeson is back! Leads US box office

A film with Neeson in the lead tops the Box Office for the first time since 2014.

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Alex Gibney's new documentary on how Trump failed America

Alex Gibney examines the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic in "Totally Under Control."

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Achill International Harp Festival goes virtual Oct 23 - 25

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual festival from Achill Island, Co. Mayo, will bring the best in Irish harp music online this year.

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Top 7 scary Irish horror movies

For all the horror fans out there, we have compiled a list of Irish horror films that certainly give you the shivers

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Can't sleep? Let Cillian Murphy read you a bedtime story

Cillian Murphy is helping people get to sleep with his reading of "Crossing Ireland by Train," available on the Calm app.

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Oscar Wilde: facts about the legendary Irishman for his birthday

Celebrating what would have been, one of Ireland’s greatest exports, Oscar Wilde's 166th birthday!

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Normal People’s Paul Mescal could be in line to play Prince Charming

Paul Mescal could be teaming up with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the famous composer's new Cinderella theater production

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Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' delivers honest entertainment

Neeson's newest movie is a white knuckle thriller that does what all of his lone man-seeking-revenge films consistently do, entertain.

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WATCH: Irish musician Cara Dillon returns for another special performance!

Irish musician Cara Dillon will be sharing another specially recorded performance from Cooper Hall with her fans this Thursday, October 15 - tune in here!

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Did you know Kevin Bacon plays the traditional Irish bodhrán?

Turns out Kevin Bacon is a big fan of traditional Irish music - can ya blame him?!

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Dominic West and Irish wife Catherine FitzGerald address cheating rumors

Dominic West was recently photographed looking awfully cozy with co-star Lily James.

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Jim Dwyer on the Irish roots and soul of John Steinbeck

"Irish blood doesn’t water down very well; the strain must be very strong.”

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Hilarious Halloween costume ideas, inspired by the Irish!

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

Film about the Irish woman who shot Mussolini debuts in Co Kerry

Paul Mescal sports GAA shorts in GQ photoshoot

Art pieces stolen in infamous Boston heist could be hidden in Dublin

Poetry in a pandemic, how the Irish Rep keeps its flame lit

These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins

Wild times for Jamie Dornan and Emily Blunt in Wild Mountain Thyme

The Irish dancing lads taking TikTok by storm

WATCH: Matt Damon films special message for Irish children's hospital

This month in history: Samuel Beckett wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

This Irish author's new children's book is perfect for lovers of Irish folklore

Miley Cyrus covers late Dolores O’Riordan Cranberries’ Zombie hit

Liam Neeson is back! Leads US box office

Alex Gibney's new documentary on how Trump failed America

Achill International Harp Festival goes virtual Oct 23 - 25

Top 7 scary Irish horror movies

Can't sleep? Let Cillian Murphy read you a bedtime story

Oscar Wilde: facts about the legendary Irishman for his birthday

Normal People’s Paul Mescal could be in line to play Prince Charming

Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' delivers honest entertainment

WATCH: Irish musician Cara Dillon returns for another special performance!

Did you know Kevin Bacon plays the traditional Irish bodhrán?

Dominic West and Irish wife Catherine FitzGerald address cheating rumors

Jim Dwyer on the Irish roots and soul of John Steinbeck

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One summer flight into Ireland linked to 59 COVID cases

Glucksman Ireland House presents Presidential Forum with leading journalists

Coronavirus live updates: Five deaths reported in Northern Ireland today

3,000-year-old baby skeleton discovered at the Irish birthplace of Halloween

Dingle boat company calls off search for missing Fungie

On This Day: Irish American Titanic hero 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown dies in 1932

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

Places to see in Ireland before you die – part one

As important as Newgrange or Tara - an ancient Irish site you’ve never heard of

3,000-year-old baby skeleton discovered at the Irish birthplace of Halloween

These are the best traditional restaurants in Ireland, according to food professionals

Hilarious Halloween costume ideas, inspired by the Irish!

Places to see in Ireland before you die – part one

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

Colcannon and barmbrack - Traditional Irish recipes for Halloween

Two Irish cities named as the friendliest in Europe

These are some of the most haunted places in Ireland

Places to see in Ireland before you die – part one

As important as Newgrange or Tara - an ancient Irish site you’ve never heard of

Historic spots in Ireland where public executions took place

This Irish author's new children's book is perfect for lovers of Irish folklore

Meet your local Irish store: Celtic Crossroads NW

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