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Galway pizzeria named best pizza takeaway in Europe for 2021

The Dough Bros in Galway City was named the takeaway service in Europe and the best pizzeria in Ireland by 50 Top Pizza, which publishes guides to the best pizzerias outside of Italy.

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Mariah Carey unveils new “Black Irish” Irish cream

Mariah Carey's new Irish cream "Black Irish" is a clear nod to her Irish American heritage.

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Celebrate Baltimore's birthday with a visit to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Visit the brewery that combines over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity.

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Dublin favorite named among the 50 Best Burgers In Europe

Two of the best burgers in Europe can be found in Ireland, according to Big 7 Travel.

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Touching and clever “Welcome Back” Guinness ad wins advertising award

"Welcome Back," created by AMV BBDO in London, was voted the best TV ad to debut in May-June.

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Irish pubs with no beer to take off worldwide, says founder

The Virgin Mary, a non-alcoholic pub located on Capel Street in Dublin City, is set to open a franchised outlet at The Galleria Al Maryah Island shopping center in Abu Dhabi next month.

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International Beer Day: It's official, Guinness is good for you!

International Beer Day is today, August 6 - treat yourself to a nice pint of Guinness to celebrate!

News

"Big scone hype" after Irish woman's inspiring Humans of New York story

Mary O'Halloran of Mary O's in NYC has sold a staggering amount of Irish scones since inspiring story was shared on Humans of New York on Thursday.

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Lughnasa recipes, rituals, traditions and symbols for the ancient Celtic festival

Lughnasa is one of the four great fire festivals of the Celtic year, celebrated with plenty of special recipes, rituals, traditions, and symbols.

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What are the best restaurants in Ireland? Travellers’ Choice awards give top tips!

This year's 10 best restaurants in Ireland, according to Trip Advisor.

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Celebrate Lughnasa with our Irish chef's blueberry pie recipe

Irish Chef Michael Gilligan shares his tasty blueberry recipe - as well as a history of Lughnasa!

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National Cheesecake Day: Clodagh's rhubarb and ginger cheesecake recipe

A sweet and delicious recipe from Irish chef, restauranteur and television presenter Clodagh McKenna's cookbook, 'Homemade'.

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National Milk Chocolate Day! Fun facts about Ireland's favorite, Cadbury’s

Today (July 28, 2021) is the National Milk Chocolate Day and we all know what the best milk chocolate in the world is.... Cadbury's of course!

Irish Shopping

Ireland in Kentucky! The Fáilte Irish Import Shop celebrates 20 years

Liza Hendley Betz from County Dublin opened Fáilte after she noticed a great demand for Irish products in the area.

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Galway family's camping cookbook nominated for international prize

Camping Soul Food, a recipe book created by the Buggans Family, has been nominated in three categories at the Gourmand Awards.

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National Hot Dog Day: Classic recipes from our Irish chef

Chef Gilligan gives us a round-up of the history of hot dogs before delving into two classic hot dog recipes.

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Old fashioned fish and chips recipe from the Grand Central Oyster Bar

Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year.

Other Writers

The days of wine and Rosie's - waitressing at an Irish NYC bar in 1982

IrishCentral Contributor Katherine Simmons reminiscences about waitressing as a teen at Irish bar and restaurant Rosie O'Grady's in NYC in the 80s.

Community

WATCH: 19 neighbors pitch in to buy and save beloved Waterford watering hole

When the owner of Maudie's, the only pub in Rathgormack, Co Waterford, decided to retire and place her pub up for sale,19 neighbors came together to save it.

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