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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, has died
Brenda Fricker, who in 1990 became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died. "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her," Fricker's agent Phil Belfield said in a statement on Friday. "I was honored...
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Kerry mourns Jamey Carney as Taoiseach condemns "filthy" onli…
Jamey Carney, the 43-year-old native of New York whose murder has shaken the Co Kerry town she called home, was remembered at her funeral Mass on Wednesday as a woman who brought light into every room she entered. Meanwhile, in Dublin, Ireland's...
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Meet the artists behind Ireland's first vermouth, now landing in…
Valentia Island Vermouth has gone from a small cottage kitchen table to the back bar of New York's famed Dead Rabbit, marking Ireland's first entry into a category long dominated by Italy and France. For founders Orla and Anna Snook O'Carroll, the...
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Irish Network Orlando: Building community beyond St. Patrick's…
A year of St. Patrick's Day festivities, business openings, and cultural celebrations has revealed just how vibrant Central Florida's Irish community truly is. Now, that momentum is taking permanent shape with the launch of Irish Network Orlando, a...
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Heatwave sparks water warning as Ireland faces possible night-time…
Ireland’s scorching heatwave is piling pressure on the country’s water supply, with households being urged to cut back on usage as reservoirs struggle to keep up with soaring demand. Uisce Éireann has warned that the volume of water being used each...
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Heatwave sparks water warning as Ireland faces possible night-time…
Ireland’s scorching heatwave is piling pressure on the country’s water supply, with households being urged to cut back on usage as reservoirs struggle to keep up with soaring demand. Uisce Éireann has warned that the volume of water being used each...
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GoFundMes launched for family of New York woman murdered in…
Two GoFundMe pages have been launched for the family of Jamey Carney, the New York woman who was murdered in Killarney, Co Kerry, this week. "Jamey was an insanely caring human being, who dedicated so much of herself, her energy, and her time, to...
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Suspect flew to Turkey just hours before Jamey Carney’s body was…
The man, aged 28, who is from the Middle East and had sought asylum in Ireland, is suspected of killing the American motherof-one at her home in Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Monday night.
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"Violence against women is not new" - Women’s Aid CEO issues…
Fifty-four women in the Republic of Ireland have died through violence since 2020, along with 30 in Northern Ireland. "At least seven" have died already in 2026. Ms Benson’s comments come following the death of American woman Jamey Noel Carney, 43,...
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American mother found dead in Kerry as man sought by police
A major manhunt is active in Ireland after an American healthcare worker was found dead in her home in Killarney, County Kerry. Jamey Carney, a mother of one originally from New York, suffered fatal head injuries in what authorities suspect was a...
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From Mayo to New Jersey Lea Walsh is helping shape Ireland's…
Lea Walsh has built a successful career in the United States while staying deeply connected to her roots in County Mayo and Ireland's tourism industry. As Director of Customer Experience at CIE Tours, she believes authentic hospitality, heritage...
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90% of US firms plan to maintain or grow Irish workforce
The findings were released to coincide with AmCham's annual Independence Day lunch in Dublin, celebrating the 250th anniversary of US Independence. The event at the Clayton Burlington Hotel is attended by more than 450 business leaders and guests,...
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South east to bask in sunshine but will the rest of Ireland catch a…
Met Éireann has forecast the sunshine will return to most of the country from next week. It’s been a tale of two Irelands for the past few days with the Sunny South East living up to its name as they’ve enjoyed sunshine and fine temperatures, while...
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Donald Trump boasts about 4th of July celebrations as officials war…
US President Donald Trump has boasted about his upcoming 4th of July celebrations, which are set to include an audacious attempt at breaking a Guinness World Record. The comments have given Americans brief insight into what to expect as organisers...
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Northern Ireland's UNESCO sites celebrated at Stormont
A new video series, titled "Our Special Places," has been developed to showcase Northern Ireland's five recognized UNESCO designations. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), local councillors and representatives from across Northern Ireland's...
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America 250: Ireland’s story in the American story
For centuries, people have crossed the Atlantic between Ireland and America, carrying with them ideas, traditions, music, and a fierce belief in liberty. Scots-Irish settlers helped shape early colonial life; men of Irish heritage signed the...
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Sligo expat launches free tool to help global Irish diaspora navigat…
Navigating government bureaucracy can be daunting, especially for Irish expats looking to return home or renovate ancestral properties. A Sligo native living abroad has created a free, accessible solution to bridge this information gap for the global...
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How Smuggling Nun poitín is bringing Ireland's original spirit back to America
What began with a Franciscan nun secretly carrying poitín to America in a holy water bottle has grown into one of the most distinctive Irish American drinks brands on the market. Maura Clare's Smuggling Nun Irish Poitín is bringing centuries of Irish...
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RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Grant Awards 2026 announced
RTÉ and Community Foundation Ireland have announced the 2026 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Grant Awards. More than one million children and their families are to benefit from the latest €4.7 million in grants from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal announced on June 23....
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Country to cool down after intense storms - as TORNADO spotted
The country is set to cool down after being battered by intense storms, as a tornado was spotted out west. The intense heat the country felt earlier this week came crashing down on Friday, as parts of the country were hit with thunderstorms and heavy...
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New Irish passport launches with advanced security features
Ireland's next-generation passport combines cuttingedge security with a celebration of the country's landscapes, wildlife and culture. On Friday, June 26, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, unveiled Ireland's newly designed...
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Irish Americans invited to share stories for new digital archive…
a landmark storytelling initiative that will create a living digital archive of the stories, journeys, and histories of the Irish in America, was announced by Irish America 250 this week in advance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
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Get ready to sweat: Today could be the hottest day ever recorded in…
Met Éireann forecaster Ailís Hankinson said: "This very warm and humid weather is set to continue as a nationwide yellow high-temperature warning remains in place up to Friday morning." She suggested that temperatures will reach "31C [87.8F] or...
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Irish officials issue safety advice as High Temperature alert in effect through Friday
Met Éireann's Status Yellow High Temperature warning came into effect for all of Ireland at noon on Tuesday, June 23, and remains in effect until 9 am on Friday as the heat spell lingers on. Maximum temperatures could exceed 27°C (80.6°F), while...
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Nearly 200 Americans receiving Irish citizenship in Killarney…
185 Americans are among the approximately 4,600 people being granted Irish citizenship at the Gleneagle Killarney, Co Kerry, this week. Applicants from over 139 countries and across nearly all 32 counties on the island of Ireland will make a...
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Ireland to sizzle this week as glorious weather returns
Met Éireann, the national forecaster, is predicting highs of the mid to high 20s with little rain, with Thursday expected to tip the 30C mark, along with humidity. Yesterday’s temperatures reached 24C in parts of the west coast, with widespread...
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Fundraiser launched for young couple badly injured in Kerry fire…
A fundraiser has been launched for a couple in Kerry who were seriously injured in a firepit incident in Kerry. The incident occurred last Saturday (June 13) when a liquid accelerant was poured on a firepit at the Loreto Convent Estate in...
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Belfast City Hall's 4th of July concert cancelled due to…
A 4th of July concert that was due to take place at Belfast City Hall has been cancelled, according to a report on BelfastLive. The concert, which was announced in January as part of a "USA-City Hall Conference," was due to be hosted by the...
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Irish politicians vote in favor of abolishing Ireland's three-day wai…
A Bill introduced by Sinn Féin proposing that the mandatory threeday wait to access abortion services during early pregnancy be abolished was passed 86-70 in the Dáil on June 17. The vote was a 'free vote,' meaning TDs did not have to vote along party...
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PSNI releases images of men they are searching for after Belfast riots
The disturbances erupted on June 9 in the aftermath of a knife attack that left one man with life-changing injuries and sparked several nights of chaos across parts of the city. Terrified families were forced to flee their homes as rioters torched...
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Five-year-old and mum fighting for their lives after devastating Coun…
The shocking incident happened on Saturday evening in the Loreto Convent Estate in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Neighbours had come together to socialise in the nice weather when the firepit became out of control. It is understood that this was due to an...
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Major search launched over murders of Jo Jo Dullard and…
The search, which began today, is taking place on open ground at a location near the Wicklow/Kildare border. It follows a technical ground survey of the area, carried out last week with the assistance of the Defense Forces under Aid to Civil Power...
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No home, no wedding: Housing crisis blamed for collapse in…
Bishop Denis Nulty warned that the decline in marriages is a concern not only for the Church but for the wider society. He said the cost of housing is now the "biggest obstacle" facing young couples preparing for marriage in Ireland. Professor Ronan...
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Summer of strikes: Every European walkout that could wreck your…
Irish holidaymakers are being warned to brace for disruption as a wave of strikes continues to sweep across Europe in one of the busiest summers of industrial action in years. Several countries are seeing rolling walkouts by air traffic controllers,...
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Controversial Ireland-Israel match to be moved from Dublin to…
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Friday, June 12, that UEFA has approved a request to host the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Israel "overseas, in a neutral venue and behind closed doors." The FAI said on...
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Masked thugs target foreign-born healthcare workers in Belfast
Water cannons were deployed on Wednesday night as groups targeted police with petrol bombs and other debris, while many immigrant families fled the city for their safety. A total of 12 police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made following...
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Fontaines D.C. pay tribute following death of "sixth member"
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aisling is set to star alongside Phil Dunster, Gemma Chan and Marianne Jean-Baptiste for the upcoming romantic movie, "Hello & Paris", which is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios. It comes after Javier Bardem,...
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Irish takeaway 'spice bag' goes global
As search interest for “what is a spice bag in Ireland” has surged by over 5,000% worldwide, driven by TikTok trends and celebrity buzz, a culinary expert shares tips on how to perfect the Irish classic at home the traditional way. Search interest for...
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Donald Trump will make foreigners in the US go home to apply for a…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a major proposed change to the green card application process that could require many foreign nationals living legally in the United States to leave the country before applying for permanent...
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Taoiseach says Pope is "very clear" about need for Church to take…
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, May 22, the first meeting between a Taoiseach and Pope since 2018. The Taoiseach told reporters after the meeting that they had a "very wideranging discussion on global...
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Did President Catherine Connolly break protocol when meeting Kin…
The Galway woman visited Buckingham Palace on Monday afternoon, where she extended an invitation to the British monarch to visit Ireland next year. President Connolly’s trip to the UK will also see her pay a visit to Leeds. At the first meeting of...
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Irish leader says Great Hunger lessons still shape Ireland at…
At the Irish Workhouse Centre in County Galway, the Taoiseach said the Famine memorial is about remembering “an entire society” and the millions whose lives were shattered by the Great Famine. The 19th annual commemoration took place on Sunday, May...
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How the Irish invented the phrase “so long”
While we often hear it in films, books, and everyday conversations, this casual phrase has its origins in the Irish language, specifically from the term slán. In Irish, slán (pronounced “slawn”) means “safe” or “healthy,” and is commonly used in...
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Classic Irish name is the most popular name for boys in the US -…
The Irish name Liam is the most popular name for boys born in the US - for the ninth year in a row! 20,818 boys born in the US in 2025 were given the Irish name Liam, meaning 1.2006% of all boys born in the US in 2025 were given the name. It's a...
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Belfast City Council marks hidden burial ground from former Belfas…
A burial ground on Donegall Road, where over 10,000 people from the former Belfast Workhouse were buried was marked with a permanent plaque on Friday, May 8. The Belfast Workhouse was opened in 1841 and when cemeteries reached capacity, a space on...
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Guinness maker announces further €400 million investment a…
Diageo has opened the first phase of its new brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, and says it will invest a further €400 million there over the next three years, bringing its Irish brewing plans close to €1 billion. The site was officially opened by...
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Mom's daily bread - An Irish American Mother's Day story
One sunny Mother’s Day, my younger sister Anne Marie and I took our mom to lunch at Patrick’s Pub here in Pittsfield, MA. When the check arrived, Mom’s hand darted out for it, beating our own. I tried to extract the bill from her grasp. “Please,...
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Pre-plane pints? Ryanair's Irish boss again calls for a limit on…
Michael O'Leary, the Irish boss of the Dublin-based airline Ryanair, is again calling for stricter rules around the service of alcohol in airports. O'Leary claims that Ryanair is having to divert almost one aircraft a day because of bad behavior by...
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Ireland's newly registered marriages fall by nearly 10% in a…
There were 19,898 marriages registered in Ireland in 2025, a decrease of 9.7% from the 22,025 marriages registered in 2015. The decrease is highlighted in Ireland's Central Statistics Office's (CSO's) report on marriages in Ireland in 2025, which was...
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Americans are moving to Ireland at a faster pace than many expected
The Republic of Ireland ranked No. 4 in Country Navigator’s 2026 Global Talent Report, with 55,020 annual U.S. relocation searches and 673.9 American migrants per 100,000 people. Country Navigator is a UK-based cultural intelligence and crosscultural...
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EU should become more independent from US according t…
The European Movement Ireland “Island of Ireland EU Poll 2026”, conducted by Amárach Research, found that 71% of respondents think the EU should seek greater strategic autonomy from the US, reflecting shifting attitudes amid an increasingly uncertain...
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Two Irish trapped on cruise ship after fatal virus outbreak
The MV Hondius was travelling from Argentina to the Cape Verde islands near west Africa when three passengers passed away and two crew members became seriously ill. The ship is currently unable to dock to let passengers disembark until the exact...
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Irish Whiskey welcomes developments toward restoring…
The Association reiterated its alignment with the US distilling industry’s long-standing objective: a return to the zero-for-zero tariff arrangement that has historically supported growth, innovation, and cooperation across the Atlantic. It expressed...
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People in stitches over new spam email that ‘shifts into fake Irish…
People have been left in stitches over a new spam email that shifts into an incredibly stereotypical fake Irish accent. It seems that scams are getting more and more sophisticated nowadays, with some people nearly getting caught out at the emails that...
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