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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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Traditional Irish brown bread recipe

Learn how to make traditional Irish brown bread like a pro with our recipe!

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Guinness unveils “Guinness 0.0” - the Guinness with everything except alcohol

Guinness's parent company Diageo says that Guinness 0.0 is the same as regular Guinness, just without the alcohol.

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Colcannon and barmbrack - Traditional Irish recipes for Halloween

You need a proper meal before diving into all that candy - try out these traditional Irish recipes for colcannon and barmbrack this Halloween!

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Ger Hough, the most creative publican in Ireland

Irish publican Ger Hough sits down with Sheila Hoctor to discuss his legendary JJ Houghs Singing Pub on the latest episode of The Hut Near The Bog podcast.

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey launches The Causeway Collection

Leading the new collection are two cask strength releases exclusive to the island of Ireland.

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Halloween Irish whiskey pumpkin pie recipe

Give your pumpkin pie a little Irish twist with this scrumptious traditional Halloween recipe.

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Donal Skehan's pumpkin brownies recipe - perfect for Halloween!

What could be a more perfect treat for Halloween than pumpkin brownies?

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Guinness Gives Back with new special-edition packs for US communities in need

The new Guinness Gives Back campaign will donate $1 from each of the special edition 8-can packages ahead of Christmas.

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This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

The Irish Cream Dessert Lasagna that layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding is an easy and delicious no-bake recipe

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The first mobile Irish pub, in style of thatched cottage, launched in Canada

The Wild Rover is available to rent for weddings, birthdays, traditional Irish music sessions, festivals, and a whole host of other special events.

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Dublin hotel named as the best hotel in Ireland for 2020

The Westbury has been named the best hotel in Ireland in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for the third year in a row.

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On This Day: Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter is officially launched in 1962

Would you believe that Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter was first launched in Manchester in the UK, and not in Ireland?!

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85-year-old Irish pub in San Francisco shuts down due to COVID

Harrington's Bar and Grill had been a mainstay in the heart of the city's Financial District for 85 years.

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Galway's The Dough Bros named in Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe

Irish brothers’ pizzeria makes history.

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A history of mashed potatoes… and it's not Irish

Some people have gone as far as to say that mashed potatoes are just "Irish guacamole" because Irish people eat them with everything.

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Food for thought: Are mashed potatoes just Irish guacamole?

We're not sure our Irish mammies would agree, but some people over on Reddit think mashed potatoes are just Irish guacamole!

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All the Irish potato recipes you could ever need for National Potato Day!

Here are some of the best Irish potato recipes that are sure to make the humble spud all the more enticing.

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Children advised to eat just one square of chocolate a week per new Irish guidelines

Young children should eat just half a biscuit or three individual potato chips a week, the Irish Government said.

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Irish court rules Subway sandwiches too high in sugar to be considered bread

Subway's bread contains five times the amount of sugar to be legally considered bread, the Irish Supreme Court said.

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The history and recipe of Irish coffee in celebration of International Coffee Day

October 1 is International Coffee Day! With a fall nip in the air, why not treat yourself to an Irish coffee?

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Vegetarian Irish stout stew recipe for World Vegetarian Day

An Irish stew recipe with no meat?! Yes, it can be done! Check out this meat-free alternative to the traditional Irish dish here.

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A Mammy’s recipe for traditional Irish egg salad sandwiches

A staple Irish family recipe, this sandwich is known in every Irish household, you can be sure you had these snacks growing up in Ireland.

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12 best Irish whiskeys named

Vinepair posted its 12 favorite Irish whiskeys for 2020, listing some of the finest whiskeys on the market this year.

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Guinness becomes the official beer of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish alumni and fans

Special edition Notre Dame 8-packs of Guinness Draught cans are now available in select US markets.

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These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins

Traditional Irish brown bread recipe

Guinness unveils “Guinness 0.0” - the Guinness with everything except alcohol

Colcannon and barmbrack - Traditional Irish recipes for Halloween

Ger Hough, the most creative publican in Ireland

Bushmills Irish Whiskey launches The Causeway Collection

Halloween Irish whiskey pumpkin pie recipe

Donal Skehan's pumpkin brownies recipe - perfect for Halloween!

Guinness Gives Back with new special-edition packs for US communities in need

This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

The first mobile Irish pub, in style of thatched cottage, launched in Canada

Dublin hotel named as the best hotel in Ireland for 2020

On This Day: Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter is officially launched in 1962

85-year-old Irish pub in San Francisco shuts down due to COVID

Galway's The Dough Bros named in Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe

A history of mashed potatoes… and it's not Irish

Food for thought: Are mashed potatoes just Irish guacamole?

All the Irish potato recipes you could ever need for National Potato Day!

Children advised to eat just one square of chocolate a week per new Irish guidelines

Irish court rules Subway sandwiches too high in sugar to be considered bread

The history and recipe of Irish coffee in celebration of International Coffee Day

Vegetarian Irish stout stew recipe for World Vegetarian Day

A Mammy’s recipe for traditional Irish egg salad sandwiches

12 best Irish whiskeys named

Guinness becomes the official beer of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish alumni and fans

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Liam Neeson among latest investors in Irish "tech for good" fund

Controversial Mother and Baby Home legislation passes in the Dáil

Coronavirus live updates: 12 deaths reported between NI and RoI today

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

Co Kerry icon Fungie the Dolphin spotted after fears he was dead

These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins

The Irish immigrant who chased the American Dream with just $200

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

Colcannon and barmbrack - Traditional Irish recipes for Halloween

These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins

Traditional Irish brown bread recipe

This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

Places to see in Ireland before you die – part one

Colcannon and barmbrack - Traditional Irish recipes for Halloween

Ireland's most famous haunted pubs

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

What are the most beautiful buildings in Ireland?

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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