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Surprise! Ed Sheeran to open his 2022 tour in Dublin, not Cork

Ed Sheeran will be opening his 2022 'Mathematics' tour at Dublin's Croke Park on April 23 of next year.

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WATCH: Conor McGregor can throw a punch, but not a pitch

Irish MMA star Conor McGregor threw out a "devastating" first pitch at Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, on Tuesday night.

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The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration for “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Silmarillion” come from the karst landscape of the Burren region and Celtic legends of the west of Ireland.

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Why Anthony Bourdain loved “Typhoid Mary” so much

Famous chef Anthony Bourdain admired 'Typhoid Mary' so much that he wrote a book about her.

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Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

Former UK Media Minister John Whittindale described the series as "distinctively British" on Wednesday as he attempted to bring in legislation requiring new series to adhere to British values.

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League Of Their Own stars play ancient Irish sport 'road bowling' in Kerry

Stars of the British TV show, including Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp, showed up in West Kerry during the week to learn a thing or two about the ancient Irish sport of road bowling.

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Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

On Women's Friendship Day show your friend, or as the Irish like to say 'cara', that you appreciate them with a present that they will cherish.

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Book Review: The Women Who Shaped Ireland

Author Nicola Depuis alternates freely between well-known Irish women and women who have been left out of the history books, with a view to introducing these inspirational figures to as many new readers as possible.

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The Starling with Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd doesn't take flight

The Starling is the new comedy-drama starring Chris O'Dowd and Melissa McCarthy about a married couple trying to find their way past the tragic death of their toddler, which has completely unmoored their lives.

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Ed Sheeran to kick off his next tour in Ireland

Ed Sheeran, who is set to release his next studio album '=' ('Equal') in October, has confirmed dates in Ireland for his 2022 'Mathematics Tour.'

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Mixed reviews for Matt Damon’s Ireland lockdown movie “The Last Duel”

The Ireland-filmed movie, also starring Ben Affleck and Adam Driver, has been getting so-so reviews since its premiere in Venice.

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John McCain requested "Danny Boy" to be played at his funeral

"McCain never forgot those roots when it came to the Irish and was very active in seeking immigration legislation to allow more Irish into America."

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Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

It's September 17th! It's officially just half a year until March 17, St. Patrick's Day when everyone's just a little bit Irish!

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Olympia Theatre rebranded under new sponsorship deal, Dubliners dismayed

The Olympia Theatre's iconic facade and canopy in Dublin will remain largely untouched by the new sponsorship deal, which will run for an initial eight-year period.

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Top Irish traditional musicians named at 2021 Gradam Ceoil

TG4 revealed the latest batch of recipients for the Gradam Ceoil awards doled out in an annual live broadcast.

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Kenneth Branagh left in tears after triumphant “Belfast” premiere at TIFF

The new film "Belfast," loosely based on Kenneth Branagh's childhood, received rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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TG4 to debut Irish language documentary on the Irish woman who shot Mussolini

"Violet Gibson - An tÉireannach Mná a Lámhach Mussolini (The Irish Woman who Shot Mussolini)" will debut on TG4 in Ireland on September 15.

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Taylor Swift ditched Met Gala cause she’s still hiding out in Ireland

Taylor Swift ditched the fashion-forward Met Gala and the MTV VMAs in New York to hang out with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn in Northern Ireland.

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Thunder rolls as Garth Brooks reportedly planning concerts in Dublin’s Croke Park

Could Garth Brooks finally be making his return to Ireland? The country superstar is reportedly planning gigs at Dublin's Croke Park.

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Happy Birthday to one of our favorite Irish singers, Niall Horan!

Niall Horan, former One Direction member turned successful solo artist, celebrates his birthday on September 13!

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Taylor Swift spotted wearing "Shamrock" dress in Belfast

Taylor Swift was reportedly at the wrap party in Belfast for Hulu's "Conversations with Friends," which her boyfriend Joe Alwyn is featured in.

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Conor McGregor involved in alleged bust-up at MTV Video Music Awards

Conor McGregor allegedly threw his drink at American rapper Machine Gun Kelly after the musician refused to take a picture with him at the VMAs, according to reports.

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Tentative or total returns to Irish theater in New York coming

"Sing Street" and "Girl From the North Country" are among the Irish-produced Broadway shows set to make a comeback in the coming months.

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What are the words to “Danny Boy”?

We know that “Danny Boy” is the most-popular Irish American ballad of all but do you know the lyrics?

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New 9/11 documentary tells of the ongoing health struggle of first responders and survivors

Director Bridget Gormley's "Dust," tells the story of firefighters and survivors who are suffering from 68 different types of cancers and countless respiratory illnesses due to their exposure to toxins at Ground Zero.

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Surprise! Ed Sheeran to open his 2022 tour in Dublin, not Cork

WATCH: Conor McGregor can throw a punch, but not a pitch

The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

Why Anthony Bourdain loved “Typhoid Mary” so much

Catch yourself on! “Derry Girls” stars lash out as series called distinctively British

League Of Their Own stars play ancient Irish sport 'road bowling' in Kerry

Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

Book Review: The Women Who Shaped Ireland

The Starling with Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd doesn't take flight

Ed Sheeran to kick off his next tour in Ireland

Mixed reviews for Matt Damon’s Ireland lockdown movie “The Last Duel”

John McCain requested "Danny Boy" to be played at his funeral

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Let the countdown begin

Olympia Theatre rebranded under new sponsorship deal, Dubliners dismayed

Top Irish traditional musicians named at 2021 Gradam Ceoil

Kenneth Branagh left in tears after triumphant “Belfast” premiere at TIFF

TG4 to debut Irish language documentary on the Irish woman who shot Mussolini

Taylor Swift ditched Met Gala cause she’s still hiding out in Ireland

Thunder rolls as Garth Brooks reportedly planning concerts in Dublin’s Croke Park

Happy Birthday to one of our favorite Irish singers, Niall Horan!

Taylor Swift spotted wearing "Shamrock" dress in Belfast

Conor McGregor involved in alleged bust-up at MTV Video Music Awards

Tentative or total returns to Irish theater in New York coming

What are the words to “Danny Boy”?

New 9/11 documentary tells of the ongoing health struggle of first responders and survivors

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Taoiseach dedicates New Irish Arts Center in New York City

Surprise! Ed Sheeran to open his 2022 tour in Dublin, not Cork

COVID live updates: 30 deaths reported in Ireland over the past week

Anti-vaxxers remove COVID patient from hospital but he is now deathly ill

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

Kickoff your Fall with a fun family day of Irish culture on the Hudson

Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Irish women who lived as men in the US Civil War, British Army

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

Taoiseach dedicates New Irish Arts Center in New York City

Guinness to open second US brewery and taproom in Chicago

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Irish blackberry jam and custard donuts recipe

Nine words that are different in Ireland and America

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

In Ireland, end of the US travel ban is heartily welcomed

Some of the longest and strangest place names in Ireland

What's your Irish County? County Kilkenny

The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

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Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

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