Today's top Irish news stories:


Irish fascist leader of England Defense League incites anti-Muslim riots

The far right leader of the neo-fascist group called the English Defense League has deep Irish roots, which he apparently embraces or denies depending on who's asking...READ MORE


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Man who Pope Francis allegedly performed an exorcism on claims to be still possessed - VIDEO

The 43-year-old Mexican father-of-two, identified only as Angel V, who Pope Francis prayed over at the Vatican on May 19, claims he is still possessed by demons...READ MORE


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New York Irish Echo publisher Mairtin O Muilleoir is the new Lord Mayor of Belfast

Mairtin O Muilleoir the Sinn Fein politician and publisher of the New York-based Irish Echo is the new Lord Mayor of Belfast...READ MORE


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Irish movie censors to ban steamy lesbian Palme d’Or winner – 150 movies remain on no show list - VIDEO

The French groundbreaking lesbian movie “Blue is the Warmest Color,” winner of the coveted Palme d’Or Award at Cannes this year, could be banned in Ireland due to its risque 12-minute sex scene...READ MORE


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Half of Ireland’s traditional pubs set to close due to economic woes

Half of Ireland’s pubs and bars are in danger of closure thanks to the current recession according to a new report...READ MORE


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