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New series will tell the story of Irish immigrants who built the Empire State Building

A new series in the works will tell the story of the immigrant workers who helped build the Empire State Building in a record 13 months between March 1930 and May 1931.

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TUNE IN: Irish music live stream from Donegal today!

Féile Róise Rua and Other Voices are teaming up to bring you live Irish music straight from Árainn Mhór today, May 15 - tune in here!

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WATCH: Guinness launches endearing campaign to celebrate pubs reopening in Britain

The creative new #LooksLikeGuinness campaign features everyday items that somewhat resemble a pint of the black stuff.

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Explore medieval Ireland in new Viking video game

The latest addition to the Assassin's Creed franchise allows players to track down the Book of Kells and explore the Hill of Tara among many other exhilarating quests.

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The Irish-American actor who traded Hollywood for globe-trotting and found love with an Irish woman

Andrew McCarthy, who starred in "Pretty in Pink" and "St. Elmo's Fire", has spent recent years exploring Kilimanjaro and the wilds of the Amazon as a National Geographic writer.

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WATCH: Commemorate Ireland’s National Famine Day with “Songs of the Great Hunger”

Join a panel discussion on the short documentary "Songs of the Great Hunger" on May 16th.

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WATCH: New trailer released for Riverdance: The Animated Adventure

Riverdance: The Animated Adventure promises to bring the spirit and excitement of Irish dance to a new family audience 25 years after the debut of Riverdance.

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WATCH: An exclusive clip from the new Irish romantic comedy Finding You

Finding You, set in Ireland, is likely to become your new favorite Irish rom-com.

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U2’s Bono and The Edge create Euro 2020 song with Dutch DJ

Bono and The Edge teamed up with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix to create “We Are The People We’ve Been Waiting For" for Euro 2020.

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Colin Farrell files for conservatorship of son, as he navigates life with Angelman syndrome

The conservatorship will give Farrell and his former partner legal power to continue making decisions on their son's behalf

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WATCH: Oobah Butler discusses his Mayo roots and hosting Catfish on MTV UK

Contributor James Mahon chats with Oobah Butler about his rise to fame.

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Gamers prepare to arrive on Ireland's shores with expansion to Assassin's Creed

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is releasing its first expansion in Spring 2021

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Happy Birthday, Gabriel Byrne! A look at the Irish actor's best films

From "The Usual Suspects" to "Miller's Crossing," Dublin native Gabriel Byrne has certainly left his mark on Hollywood.

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Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

CJ Clancy traces the career of Irish American Oscar winner Mercedes McCambridge.

Culture

Irish filmmaker in Canada promotes Irish language with new short film

Originally from Belfast, Damian McElgunn has produced his first short film, which explores how a Vancouver native became a fluent Irish speaker.

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Dropkick Murphys release special Mother's Day tribute song with Boston Pops

"To Our Darlin' Mothers" is a reworked version of the popular sea shanty "Drunken Sailor", which has gained newfound popularity in recent months through the social media app TikTok.

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Happy Birthday, Bono! Celebrate with U2's best songs

Bono, aka Paul Hewson, turns 61 years old today! Here's a look at Irish rock band U2's ten best songs to celebrate

Culture

Jessie Buckley is a Juliet for the ages in Romeo and Juliet

A riveting new production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, starring Ireland's Jessie Buckley and The Crown's Josh O'Connor as the pair of doomed young lovers, was filmed in the midst of a pandemic. You can catch it now on the PBS app.

Entertainment

Reel in the years of Irish history with these incredible Spotify playlists

Reeling in the Years is back and as always it's leaving viewers feeling very nostalgic

Culture

Happy birthday Christy Moore! Popular Irish singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1945

The Kildare-born singer, a founder member of legendary acts Planxty and Moving Hearts, has given his most honest and revealing interview yet.

Entertainment

Domhnall Gleeson to star in new HBO Watergate drama

Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson is teaming up with Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux for HBO's 'The White House Plumbers.'

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Patrick Dempsey, Amy Adams shares snaps from Ireland ahead of filming Disney sequel

Both Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams confirmed on Instagram that they are in Ireland ahead of the filming of Disney's 'Disenchanted.'

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Irish music is back! Mullingar to host 2022 Fleadh Cheoil after two-year postponement

As vaccinations kick in worldwide and restrictions start to loosen, Mullingar readies to host the 2022 Fleadh Cheoil.

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Sinead O’Connor’s new book reflects on her childhood and has a few "chortles"

While the singer-songwriter publicizes her new book she's also bringing up some old controversial feuds.

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LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

On May 6 1882, two of the most senior British civil servants were murdered by Fenians and the news echoed around the world.

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New series will tell the story of Irish immigrants who built the Empire State Building

TUNE IN: Irish music live stream from Donegal today!

WATCH: Guinness launches endearing campaign to celebrate pubs reopening in Britain

Explore medieval Ireland in new Viking video game

The Irish-American actor who traded Hollywood for globe-trotting and found love with an Irish woman

WATCH: Commemorate Ireland’s National Famine Day with “Songs of the Great Hunger”

WATCH: New trailer released for Riverdance: The Animated Adventure

WATCH: An exclusive clip from the new Irish romantic comedy Finding You

U2’s Bono and The Edge create Euro 2020 song with Dutch DJ

Colin Farrell files for conservatorship of son, as he navigates life with Angelman syndrome

WATCH: Oobah Butler discusses his Mayo roots and hosting Catfish on MTV UK

Gamers prepare to arrive on Ireland's shores with expansion to Assassin's Creed

Happy Birthday, Gabriel Byrne! A look at the Irish actor's best films

Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

Irish filmmaker in Canada promotes Irish language with new short film

Dropkick Murphys release special Mother's Day tribute song with Boston Pops

Happy Birthday, Bono! Celebrate with U2's best songs

Jessie Buckley is a Juliet for the ages in Romeo and Juliet

Reel in the years of Irish history with these incredible Spotify playlists

Happy birthday Christy Moore! Popular Irish singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1945

Domhnall Gleeson to star in new HBO Watergate drama

Patrick Dempsey, Amy Adams shares snaps from Ireland ahead of filming Disney sequel

Irish music is back! Mullingar to host 2022 Fleadh Cheoil after two-year postponement

Sinead O’Connor’s new book reflects on her childhood and has a few "chortles"

LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

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Cyberattack on Irish health servers causes widespread chaos and disruption

Solace Sunrise Walk: Join in the nationwide fight against self-harm and suicide

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Two Irish cities named among the friendliest in Europe

Amazing Grace written after author landed safe in Donegal after shipwreck

New series in the works will tell the story of Irish immigrants who built the Empire State Building

Remembering the Irish NYPD patrolman who wrote one of Ireland's most loved ballads

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

Happy Birthday, Bono! Celebrate with U2's best songs

The Claddagh community of Galway and its lasting traditions

How Irish immigration the US died, a deep sense of loss

What are the top Irish history books for children?

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

Happy birthday Christy Moore! Popular Irish singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1945

Eat What You Want Day: Irish blackberry jam and custard donuts recipe

The green mountains of Sligo and Leitrim will replenish your soul and refill your imagination

Places, stories and a cyclists memories of County Leitrim

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

This Irish castle has been named among the most beautiful on Earth

IrishCentral Box is the perfect Mother’s Day gift

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting an Irish Heritage Tree

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