Inspiring
When there's so much bad news in the world IrishCentral decided to gather tales of optimism and inspiration, heroes and good news! Here's to those who are there to help and heal.
"Most dangerous woman in America" - Mother Jones remembered for a life of labour and defiance
The men onboard the Titanic who gave up their lives to save women and children
We need more Lilys - Celebrating the strength of a gentle Irish grandmother
International Women's Day - The inspiring lives of some of Ireland's fiercest females
How a Galway family saved 15 women from a Magdalene Laundry in the 1960s
Dubliner adopted to New York at birth reunites with Irish family 63 years later
LISTEN: Michael Dowling on leadership, democracy, optimism, and the Glucksman Award
WATCH: The Lambeg drum, loyalist symbol, mixes it up with Irish dancing
"Nothing short of a miracle" – Irish Mam hails son’s 4km ocean swim that saved their lives
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