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On This Day: Gene Kelly, Hollywood's dancing son of Derry, would have turned 114
Billy Graham tried to stop JFK becoming president because he was Catholic
On This Day: Michael Collins killed in an ambush in Co Cork
John Ford's handmade valentine reveals his obsession with Maureen O'Hara
WATCH: A look at glorious, golden Galway more than 80 years ago
The Dublin doctor who fought to end slavery and Irish racism in the US
The surprising Irish history behind Hennessy Cognac
This two-ingredient campfire treat gets a boozy Irish twist
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- 1 Your complete guide to Irish passport and citizenship through descent
- 2 Forty-six years ago today Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, fueled by Irish pride
- 3 Irish American Hollywood star Grace Kelly remembered on anniversary of her death
- 4 Is Biden an Irish name?
- 5 The Joyce clan of Galway, from Norman settlers to creators of the beloved Claddagh ring
- 6 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 7 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 8 A nine-month journey for the Irish soul you haven't quite met yet
- 9 From Spanish Armada to World War II, explore the Wild Atlantic Way's sunken ships
History
Forty-six years ago today Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, fueled by Irish pride
How an Irish maid saved Emily Dickinson's poetry
Help trace the story of the Baron of Broadway, the Irishman who made and lost fortunes
From Spanish Armada to World War II, explore the Wild Atlantic Way's sunken ships
Irish American Hollywood star Grace Kelly remembered on anniversary of her death
Genealogy
