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WATCH: Vintage footage shows how Ireland ushered in springtime in the 1950s

Winter got you down? This vintage Irish footage proves that there's no place quite like Ireland to ring in springtime.

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Where’s the most perfect place in the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

To have a St. Patrick’s Day you’ll never forget, you’ll want to be right in the heart of it all: in Ireland, in Dublin, at the Guinness Storehouse.

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This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for two, a big family vacation, or a friends trip, Galway Manor and Cottage is your dream Irish holiday rental - a home away from home.

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Osaka and Japan's outreach to LGBT tourism is a model for Ireland to replicate

Ireland's groundbreaking marriage equality vote will be five years old this May - but have you seen one major ad campaign to attract the sought after LGBT tourist market to our shores? Osaka, Japan is ahead of the game and is showing how it's done.

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IrishCentral's tourist attraction of the week: St. Michan's crypts, Dublin

Forget about Egypt! There are mummies, who are believed to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, right in the heart of Dublin city center.

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The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland

Who was the Irish god Crom Cruach, what was the Killycluggin stone, and what did St. Patrick have to do with it all?

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8 Irish hotels features on 2020 Forbes stars awards list

These eight Irish hotels feature on the 2020 Forbes Stars Awards list - a prestigious ranking of some of the world's best hotels.

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Ireland's St. Patrick's Festival 2020 officially launches its theme and five-day program

St. Patrick’s Festival 2020, Ireland’s biggest annual festival, reveals five great days and nights celebrating the nation’s treasures.

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Love-seekers show up at St. Valentine's resting place in Dublin

St. Valentine, the patron saint of love, was executed in Rome and buried there in the 3rd century. His body was later exhumed, however, and taken to Dublin.

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Irish lads save up for 5 years for epic birthday vacation to the US

Irishman Ian and his nine pals have pooled €30k for their shared 40th birthday celebrations and will be splashing out in the US in March.

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Top romantic places in Ireland to propose on Valentine's Day

Ireland is the best place in the world to propose to your significant other.

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Most romantic places in Dublin to propose on Valentine's Day

Thinking of proposing on Valentine’s Day? Here are our picks of the best locations to pop the question around Dublin

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Vacation in pure luxury in one of these Irish castles

Thinking about vacationing in Ireland this year? Relax in the lap of luxury in one of these Irish castles

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The most romantic destinations in Ireland for Valentine's Day

The top romantic spots, sights, and areas in Ireland that are the perfect place at any time of year for a lovestruck getaway

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Senator calls upon Aer Lingus to introduce routes to this NY airport

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer is urging Aer Lingus to establish flights to Ireland and Great Britain from Stewart International Airport in New York.

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The eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year

Feast days of St. Brigid and St. Patrick, Bealtaine, Summer Solstice, Lughnasa, Fall Equinox, Samhain, and Winter Solstice - mark them on your calendar now!

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Thirsty? These towns in Ireland have the most pubs per person

A new study has revealed the towns in Ireland that have the most pubs per person, and one town in Co Clare has emerged as the clear winner.

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Why the new home of Guinness is right here in the US

What happens when you combine over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity?

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Spend Valentine’s Day in one of Ireland’s beautiful castles

If you’re looking for a truly impressive token for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day, a stay at an Irish castle will create a really lasting impression and have you both feeling like royalty.

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This 8-day tour of Ireland might be one of the best deals ever

If you're looking to get the most magic for your money on a trip to Ireland, the Grand Tour of Ireland from Just Go! Vacations is just perfect.

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Ireland's islands - scenic havens around the Irish coastline

January 30 is National Escape Day in the US! What better place to escape to than the islands that dot Ireland's magnificent coastline?

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Irish tourist attraction of the week: Trinity College in Dublin

Though one of the most historic and popular locales in Dublin, Trinity College still has a few lesser-known spots worth checking out.

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Where to meet the love of your life in Ireland this St. Valentine's Day

On the hunt for an Irish spouse? Or just fancy a bit of craic for St. Valentine's Day? Here's where you could find that special someone in Ireland.

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Moving origins of the giant Celtic cross shape in a Donegal forest

No UFOs of otherworldly acts, rather the amazing skill of forester Liam Emmery and his surreal and incredible legacy.

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Over one million tourists visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019

More than one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019, the first time ever that visitor numbers have reached seven figures in a calendar year.

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UN torture case from Magdalene Laundries survivor could set new precedent

Newlyweds “humbled” to be Northern Ireland’s first legally married same-sex couple

Abraham Lincoln donated to Ireland during the Great Famine

New York Irish for Bloomberg group forms

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Irish handiwork - 115 years of New York City subway construction revealed in new exhibition

The disturbing origins of the Irish Famine term “take the soup”

One third of Irish people believe Leprechauns exist

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This Irish hero still receives Valentine’s Day cards nearly a century after his death

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Where’s the most perfect place in the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Irish around the globe like to remember the rare auld times, like The High Kings

Sinfully indulgent Irish salted-caramel and whiskey cake recipe

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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver to film in Ireland - and they're looking for extras!

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IrishCentral's tourist attraction of the week: St. Michan's crypts, Dublin

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Be vocal and buy from your local Irish shop this holiday season!

Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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