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Ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve a pub

No pints? No problem! Here are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day outside of the pub.

News

Man accused of killing Irish cop found guilty of involvement with robbery

Aaron Brady is also facing capital murder charges for the 2013 death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, which he denies.

Roots

50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings

In search of an Irish name for a baby girl? Here are the top 50 and their meanings!

Politics

Joe Biden announces Kamala Harris as his running mate

Joe Biden says he's "proud" to have Kamala Harris as his partner for his presidential campaign.

Community

TUNE IN: Live Mass and performances for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock this Sunday!

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal and the Mayo Association of Philadelphia present a special live stream event for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock. Tune in!

Other Writers

“Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?” and a tribute to Northern Irish musical talent

Irish woman Patricia Killeen, who is now living in Paris, reflects on Northern Ireland's legacy of music as she prepares to visit for the first time in decades.

Entertainment

Irish film recommendations in a time of COVID

Spending more time indoors this summer than you'd like due to coronavirus and the heat? Here's some movies to help you chill out.

News

US has nearly three times the incidence rate of coronavirus than Rep of Ireland

The US has roughly a quarter of the total number of coronavirus cases worldwide which today passed 20 million.

History

Irishman Francis McHugh - A gentleman of the highway

Known as "Black Francis" his band of highwaymen supplied the poor by robbing members of the planter class, Protestant immigrants who confiscated land from Irish Catholics.

Entertainment

A version of the Eurovison Song Contest is coming to America

The American Song Contest will take place during the holiday season of 2021.

Food & Drink

Bottle of rare George Roe Irish Whiskey up for auction

In the 19th century, George Roe’s Thomas Street Distillery was one of Dublin’s largest and most productive distilleries in Ireland.

News

Massive shooting star display visible above Ireland tonight and tomorrow

The most visible meteor shower of the year will be in Ireland’s skies on the night of August 11 and 12 after 10 pm local time.

Education

Fun and easy Irish language phrases to learn during lockdown

Ever wanted to know how to say "YOLO," "fair play to ya," or even "what's your number in Irish?" We've compiled this video to help you get started.

Genealogy

In search of US descendants to Great Hunger bride orphans

Mountbellew Workhouse Orphan Girls Project's search for descendants of Tully sisters and others, from Galway, in the US.

History

Maureen O'Hara's "sex scandal" that led to a libel case

Maureen O'Hara, the star of The Quiet Man, sued Confidential magazine in 1957 for libel after they ran a story about her engaging in an affair at a Hollywood theater.

History