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J1 visa holders should return to Ireland, urges Ambassador to US

Ireland's Ambassador to the US Daniel Mulhall is urging all J-1 visa holders to return to Ireland as soon as possible.

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How to apply for Irish citizenship

Applying for Irish citizenship is usually straightforward and relatively inexpensive; both US and Irish law permit dual citizenship so becoming an Irish citizen does not mean you have to stop being an American.

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Think your ancestors came here legally and 'waited their turn'? Think again

Your ancestors were very likely undocumented immigrants, too.

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How did Annie Moore become the first person through Ellis Island?

It is unlikely that she was actually the first person to step onto the island as has been suggested.

History

History

Today is Submarine Day! Did you know the Irish were behind it?

The incredible tale of John Philip Holland and how he came to invent the submarine. He was born on February 29, 1841.

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Varadkar, Trump discuss undocumented Irish during St. Patrick's Day meeting

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar raised the issue of the undocumented Irish in the U.S. and the E3 visa bill during his meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday.

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For St. Patrick's Day, an Irish man's message of thanks to America

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to be free"...and so they went.

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New E3 bill passes House, could grant Irish access to thousands of US working visas

Irish citizens could potentially win access to thousands of US E3 working visas after Rep. Richie Neal's bill passed the House and will now head to the Senate.

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Bernie Sanders is no friend of Hispanic or Irish immigrants

Bernie Sanders has positioned himself as the champion of Hispanics and immigrants despite a dreadful immigration record.

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Saint Patrick was a forced migrant worker brought to Ireland as a teenager

Dr. Piaras MacÉinrí, a migration expert at UCC, calls on the Irish to reflect on the story of their patron saint this Saint Patrick's Day and recognize that he was a forced migrant worker in our country.

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Ancient bones reveal Irish are not Celts after all

How Irish American Willie Sutton became America’s most famous bank robber

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In memory of playwright Terrence McNally

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How did Hollywood get its name? It all started in Ireland

Cork town named one of Europe’s most beautiful small towns

Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

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