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On this day: George Bernard Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925

Having won a Nobel Prize for Literature and an Oscar (for “Pygmalion”), George Bernard Shaw was a rare wit, journalist, author, and iconic Irishman. Celebrate Shaw's life with ten of his best quotes.

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Michael Collin's close call, escape across rooftops of Dublin

On a winters day 100 years ago Michael Collins had the narrowest of escapes when British authorities raided one of his haunts in Dublin City.

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Memorial to heroic "Fighting 69th" priest to be unveiled for Veterans Day

A memorial to an Irish American priest who comforted dying soldiers and gave his life during World War II will be unveiled on Veterans Day.

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John F Kennedy’s last words to his wife, Jackie, revealed

What were President John F. Kennedy’s last words, spoken to Jackie, after he was shot on Nov. 22, 1962?

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Irish outlaw Ned Kelly executed in Australia on this day in 1880

Ned Kelly, the infamous Irish outlaw, famed for his final shootout and distinctive metal armor, finally faced execution on November 11, 1880.

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Armistice Day: A Belfast photographer's personal look at WWI

For Armistice Day, a look at Belfast photographer George Hackney's photos of World War I.

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Ancient secrets of the Hill of Tara revealed

An in-depth survey revealed the importance of the Hill of Tara to our Irish ancestors.

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Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy - the scandalous, rebellious, and tragic life of JFK’s sister

A look at JFK's sister Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, and her scandalous life that was cut tragically short.

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Easter Rising hero Patrick Pearse born on this day in 1879

The more you study the life of Irish rebel leader Patrick Pearse, the more elusive he becomes.

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President John F. Kennedy's most inspirational quotes

Before he met his tragic end, President Kennedy delivered some of the most iconic speeches of the 20th century. Here we take a look at his most inspirational quotes.

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On This Day: Irish revolutionary Wolfe Tone is sentenced to death

Wolfe Tone, the father of Irish republicanism was sentenced to death in 1798. Here, a look at his personal life.

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Interesting facts about President John F. Kennedy

Although he has been studied widely, here are a couple lesser known and odd facts about famous Irish American president JFK.

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Why hasn’t there been a Catholic President since JFK?

Since John F. Kennedy's assassination, no Catholic has been close to becoming US president again.

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Remembering Charlie Chaplin's visit to James Larkin in an NYC prison

On this day in 1919, Irish union organizer James Larkin was arrested in New York. We remember the time Charlie Chaplin visited Larkin in a New York prison.

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John F. Kennedy: A look at the Irish American president's life

Here’s what you need to know about the 35th President John F. Kennedy's life, from his youth to his road to the White House and his tragic assassination.

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Young priest murdered by the Black and Tans remembered

His death prompted a front-page news story in the New York Times.

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Irish American Cultural Institute symposium celebrates Irish independence

Irish history enthusiasts gathered together for the Irish American Cultural Institute symposium, “Ireland 1913 to 1923: A Decade in a Day.”

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A "cracked" urban tale from Dublin's Royal College of Surgeons

United Irishmen's Professor William Dease's shocking way out and the spooky crack that appeared in his Dublin statue, the college's most popular story.

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Roscommon's Lady Betty - thief, murderer, and executioner

Widowed, evicted, raising two young boys, a violent temper - how the desperate life of Elizabeth Sugrue unfolder and she became Roscommon's executioner.

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The ballad of Kevin Barry - ingrained on Irish America's minds

One of the Irish rebels songs, executed in 1920, the song Kevin Barry, spurred many to action, and countless others to support action being taken.

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Eamon De Valera and the Kansas city bandit queen

In 1919 a murder trial in Kansas City was interrupted by Eamon De Valera's tour of the United States.

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Ireland and Catalonia - a history of similar struggles

It was 100 years ago when the Irish Parliament (Dail Eireann) was established and it was 100 years ago when it came under severe suppression when it was deemed illegal by Britain.

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Irish UN peacekeeping soldiers recall 1960s service in the Congo

Irish Army troops were among the first on the ground and were wholly unprepared. In total 25 Irishmen were killed in action.

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On this day in 1960, John F Kennedy won the US Presidential Election

Irish American Catholics played a central role in the early 1960s Washington.

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Where did Michael Collins hide his gun while riding on Dublin’s trams?

Bet you can’t guess.

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