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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.

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WATCH: Behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of The Quiet Man

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne filming "The Quiet Man."

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Irish American veteran survives Great Depression, WWII, and Covid-19

Irish American veteran Bill Kelly, 95, has offered inspiring words of advice as the elderly continue to struggle under the strain of coronavirus.

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Tyrone driveway marathon raises funds to fight Covid-19

A man from County Tyrone has run a marathon in his driveway in a bid to raise money for the NHS and for those fighting coronavirus.

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Social distancing during Ireland's Great Hunger

Social distancing during the Famine was leaving your home and hearth and catching the boat to America.

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An Irish blessing of light and hope

As the Covid-19 pandemic tests us all and fear and anxiety are rife it seems that IrishCentral's readers are in search of solace and this Irish blessing of light and hope seems perfect in these unnerving times.

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Irish life on Covid-19 lockdown, Trump's reaction and the "Chinese virus"

So since last weekend, we're on lockdown here. It's very strange for everyone and very difficult for some people, but the general feeling is that as long as you stay healthy it could be a lot worse.

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WATCH: Three generations of Irish dancers wow the crowd

Irish dancing is in the genes for this family who performed a three-hand reel together at a feis.

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On Covid-19 Donald Trump fiddles as America burns

Ill-prepared refuses to be informed, placing lives in danger while being more worried about his TV ratings, President Trump must be voted out as the USA braces for the Coronavirus storm.

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Lifting a parting glass to John Francis Welsh

John Francis Welsh, from Salt Lake City, passed away, while Irish connections around the globe solder amid the Coronavirus crisis.

Culture

Lyra McKee anthology published just days before her first anniversary

“Lyra McKee: Lost, Found, Remembered” aims to let the murdered journalist's "spirit live on in her own words."

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Irish Titanic Officer Hugh Walter McElroy lost his life but was "larger than life"

Being Chief Purser on the Titanic was a huge responsibility – and it was filled by an Irishman who was larger than life and the last word in gallantry.

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Casey: What's in a name?

All about Casey, an Irish name with a rich tradition in the arts.

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New York Irish launch massive support effort amidst coronavirus

The New York Irish community is mobilizing in the face of coronavirus by launching the "Irish-American Meitheal In Support of Healthcare" fundraising and donation efforts.

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WATCH: Trailers released for TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s “Normal People”

Watch the "Normal People" trailers here! The 12-part adaptation of Sally Rooney's award-winning novel debuts later this month.

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WATCH: Derry Girls cope with isolation in hilarious new video

The cast of Derry Girls are doing their part to keep us all laughing while urging people to #StayHome.

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Charlie Chaplin's speech in The Great Dictator still relevant today

Charlie Chaplin's call for peace in the final speech of The Great Dictator is regrettably as relevant today in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak as it was in 1940.k, Charlie Chaplin's call for peace in the final speech of the Great Dictator is regrettably relevant today.

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As clusters rise, one Irish doctor calls for greater protection at borders

As coronavirus clusters rise in Ireland, one infectious disease doctor says that the country needs greater protection of its borders.

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Fordham University's Father Joseph O’Hare passes

Father Joseph O’Hare, Fordham University’s longest-serving president and a respected civic leader in New York for decades, died on March 29 at the age of 89. The Jesuit priest served Fordham for 19 years.

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Irish leader says Covid-19 will cause “months not weeks” of disruption to Ireland

Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has said it may take “months not weeks” for life to return to normal in the coronavirus crisis.

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