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The bad boy of US baseball - Jimmy “Jomboy” O’Brien

Major League Baseball is having yet another “Say It Ain’t So” moment. And Jimmy O’Brien is at the center of this latest big mess.

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Jamie Dornan to play Dr. Death on NBC’s new streaming Peacock

While Netflix still rules the streaming waves, NBC is launching its new service Peacock, with one of its first productions set to be Dr. Death, starring Jamie Dornan.

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It is high noon in Iowa as Democratic battle gets very nasty

The first votes in the United States 2020 presidential race is fast approaching and everything is still to play for.

Cahir O'Doherty

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No evidence, no witnesses, no time and no TV cameras - impeachment trial is a farce

Impeachment is a very serious business. It has only happened three times in our nation's history, after all.

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Niall Horan confirms new solo album is "officially complete"

Niall Horan is gearing up for his North American "Nice to Meet Ya Tour" after wrapping his latest solo album.

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The imperfect start to Ireland’s General Election 2020

Ireland's General Election 2020 campaigning kicks off amidst a number of problems within Ireland.

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Ireland comes down with General Election 2020 fever

On both coasts of the Wild Atlantic Way is the reality that we are about to experience again the craic and stimulation created by election fever.

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Irish police want more resources amid escalating drugs war

The Garda Representative Association has raised serious concerns about facilities for a crack armed unit.

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Northern Ireland unanimously rejects Britain’s Brexit deal

All five parties in the North’s re-constituted Stormont Assembly have voted to reject the British government’s Brexit deal to withdraw from the European Union.

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Polls show tough election 2020 road for Leo Varadkar

The government’s aborted plan to commemorate the RIC this year is costing Fine Gael massive support in the party’s general election campaign.

Business

Tim Cook praises Apple's 40-year-old Cork operation

Apple boss Tim Cook was in Ireland to accept an award from the IDA to mark the tech giant’s 40 years of operating in the country.

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Conor McGregor behaved himself in Las Vegas

Is Irish UFC champ Conor McGregor turning a new leaf in his life?

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Drug war takes over Irish town after brutal murders

How the town of Drogheda, in County Louth, never known for sure violence, has come to be at the center of Ireland's drug wars.

History

John Hume, hero in the Irish peace process, born on this day in 1937

John Hume, a hero of the peace process in Northern Ireland, celebrates his birthday on January 18.

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Ulster says “Yes”, reluctantly

Three years after the collapse of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, the Stormont parliament finally got back in business last week.

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Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

If you want to experience hidden Ireland, one far from the tourist coaches and the crowds, go north.

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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York votes to welcome women members

After an aborted attempt, the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York overwhelmingly voted in favor of female membership for the first time in its 236-year history.

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Belfast home barely escapes pipe bomb blast

A baby escaped injury after a house in West Belfast was attacked with a pipe bomb.

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan’s anger over Greta Gerwig Oscar snub

The Irish star just got her fourth Oscar nod for her role in Little Women but why hasn't Greta Gerwig appeared in the Best Director category?

Cahir O'Doherty

Connecting global Irish culture is a 21st-century priority

Here's a secret that is known only to a select few, for centuries the Irish have had a sort of empire of our own.

Politics

High-speed rail tunnels could connect Ireland to United Kingdom

Northern Ireland and England could be linked by two tunnels rather than Boris Johnson's bridge.

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No border, economic meltdown - time for Ireland to face Brexit reality

What Ireland is left with now is a solution that avoids a land border but risks an economic meltdown. Whether we made the right choice will become clear later this year.

Events

Ancient Order of the Hibernians NY host appeal meeting ahead of US Presidential Forum

Irish community support to get candidates to attend the Irish Presidential Forum and Malachy McAllister's personal battle to remain in America among discussion at the New York State AOH Freedom for All Ireland assembly.

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Dangerous times as “very stable genius” reigns in US foreign politics

With one month to go to until the Iowa caucuses the outcome of the Democratic race for the presidential nomination becomes even more important.

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Irish politician slams US military’s use of Shannon airport

Clare Daly, Dublin politician, has said Ireland "has blood on our hands" for allowing the US military to use Shannon Airport, in County Clare, as a pitstop en route to the Middle East.

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Tributes pour in for Seamus Mallon, former deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland

Scientist claims Irish bogs can lead the fight against climate change

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

JFK's grandson slams Mike Pence's op-ed on Donald Trump's impeachment

Sinn Féin call for a United Ireland referendum by 2025 ahead of general election

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Celebrating strong Irish women for St. Brigid’s Day

Oral history archive celebrates 50 years of the Irish language in Boston

The execution of Kevin Barry, the last straw for Michael Collins

The NYC newspaper editor who spoke out against “No Irish Need Apply”

59 years ago today John F Kennedy was inaugurated as President of the USA

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Moving origins of the giant Celtic cross shape in a Donegal forest

For Irish poets the Irish Mammy is the top muse

This Month in History: Van Morrison inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Best Irish songs you love to hear all in one excellent playlist

Irish ghetto kid Willie Sutton became America’s most famous bank robber

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Moving origins of the giant Celtic cross shape in a Donegal forest

Over one million tourists visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

32 hours in Wexford exploring Ireland's Model county and the Kennedy homestead

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Be vocal and buy from your local Irish shop this holiday season!

Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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