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Proof an Irish colony in South Carolina predates Christopher Columbus

While Christopher Columbus is generally credited with having "discovered" America in 1492, a 1521 Spanish report provides inklings of evidence that there were, in fact, Irish people settled in America prior to Columbus’ journey.

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History

The special love-hate relationship between Irish and Italian Americans

How the newly immigrated Irish and Italians fought openly in the street but came to live peacefully together. A lesson for us all, even today?

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History

Columbus was a mass killer and the father of the slave trade

It's an uncomfortable truth, but it's time to recognize other great Italians on Columbus Day. This man is responsible for over 3 million deaths.

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History

The birth of the US Navy and a look at its Irish founding father John Barry

The US Navy celebrates its birthday on October 13. Commodore John Barry, considered the father of the US Navy, was an Irish man.

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Irish-born Australian could face deportation over controversial Migrant Act

The unnamed Irishman moved to Australia as a baby.

Politics

Politics

President Higgins on forgiveness and the need to remember our own tragic past

On September 30, President Michael D. Higgins delivered a lecture at Fordham University as part of the institution's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs.

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News

Irish access to employment-based visas threatened by proposed legislation

The AOH is urging Senators to oppose the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act as it threatens Irish workers' access to US visas.

Opinion

Opinion

Why do so many Irish Americans vote against Irish immigrants?

Irish Americans vote against Irish immigrants consistently with their pro-Trump actions.

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13.7% of the United States population are foreign-born

Census Bureau's 2018 American Community Survey results show that 44.7 million people living in the United States were not born in the country.

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Cost of inaction on climate change "catastrophic," Irish President tells United Nations

President Higgins reiterated Ireland's position on the need for a sovereign Palestinian state.

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Defrocked Irish American cardinal faces more sexual abuse accusations

Irish American father of 3 found alive a week after car crash

Body of 82-year-old Cork man discovered in his home seven months after death

Judge throws out case alleging Gerry Adams linked to Jean McConville killing

Elderly blind man from Northern Ireland thrown off flight after accused of being drunk

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Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson’s Irish roots

Honoring how America helped the survival of the Irish language

On this day in 1919 the Irish President became an honorary Native American chieftain

National No Beard Day: Why are all Irish men's beards red?

Celtic blessings to mark the ancient festival of Samhain

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WATCH: Champion Irish dancer’s “accurate” practice video goes viral

Talks to have James Joyce’s remains returned to Ireland

This Northern Irish castle has been chosen as one of the best Halloween destinations

Which was the first US city to allow LGBTQ groups to march on St. Patrick’s Day?

Guinness US brewery is hosting a Pint and Paint night and it sounds delightful

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This Northern Irish castle has been chosen as one of the best Halloween destinations

Vote for this Dublin museum as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction

How to travel haunted Ireland and encounter the Emerald Isle’s ghostly past

Expect the unexpected at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse

The most haunted spots in Ireland to visit this Halloween

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Everything you need to know about The North American Celtic Trade Association

How you can stock Irish jewelry and clothing in North America

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