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Most popular Irish baby names in America (IrishCentral)

By Antoinette KellyMonday, June 9, 2014The surprising Irish origins of popular baby names in the U.S. Read more

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Did the ancient Celts practice human sacrifice? (IrishCentral)

By Sean DunneMonday, June 9, 2014Ancient Irish bog bodies reveal telling evidence that the Celts ritually sacrificed their kings to the Gods. Read more

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Tracing your Irish ancestry – The Duffy Clan (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterTuesday, June 10, 2014Fun facts and history behind your Irish family name. Read more

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Ten different Irish ways to say 'hello' (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaTuesday, June 10, 2014There are many ways to greet someone; there are even more ways to do so in Ireland. Read more

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Boys Town founder Fr. Flanagan warned Irish Church about abuse (IrishCentral)

By John FayTuesday, June 10, 2014One of the few voices to speak out about abuse in Catholic Ireland. Read more

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Top insulting Irish signs and "jokes" need to stop (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersMonday, June 10, 2013Irish insulting stereotypes are bandied about at an alarming rate in the US and elsewhere. Read more

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Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Lynch Clan (IrishCentral)

By Irish Central Staff WriterWednesday, June 11, 2014Fun facts and history behind your Irish family name. Read more

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New York Cardinal John O’Connor was the grandson of a Jewish rabbi...

By Sheila LanganWednesday, June 11, 2014Quest by Cardinal O’Connor’s sister to complete their family tree revealed unknown Jewish heritage on mother’s side. Read more

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Irish Soldiers in the Civil War (IrishCentral)

By Shane GellermanWednesday, June 11, 2014We’ve traced some prominent Irish figures in the Civil War using the records on findmypast. Read more

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Diamonds are an Irish girl's best friend (IrishCentral)

By Holly ThomasWednesday, June 11, 2014They’ve won hearts, cost lives, and captured imaginations throughout history as the most coveted of prizes. Read more

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A black Irishman in New York gets the Internet buzzing (IrishCentral)

By Sheila LanganWednesday, June 11, 2014News for thousands that Humans of New York can be Irish and black. Read more

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800 years of Irish history unraveled in castle archaeological dig (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterWednesday, June 11, 2014Excavation work started at Carrickfergus Castle ahead of major renovation. Read more

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Top 10 signs you have Irish ancestors (IrishCentral)

By Niall CullenWednesday, June 11, 2014So, you’re sure your ancestors came from the Emerald Isle? Read more

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The scariest monsters and demons from Celtic mythology (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshWednesday, June 11, 2014The ancient Celts had hundreds of deities. But as witth most cultures, they had their demons as well. Read more

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The amazing story of a 4,000-year-old necklace found in a dumpster...

By Cathy HayesWednesday, June 11, 2014A 4,000-year-old necklace is in The National Museum of Ireland after it was found in a dumpster. Read more

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Tracing your Irish ancestry – the Hogan Clan (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterThursday, June 12, 2014Fun facts and history behind your Irish family name. Read more

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Jackie Kennedy disliked Catholics, said they always felt persecuted...

By Brian O'ConnorThursday, June 12, 2014Jackie Kennedy was suspicious of Catholics believing many of them had persecution complexes. Read more

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Ireland's most prolific high king - you may be descended from him (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersThursday, June 12, 2014The incredibly fertile Irish warlord, Niall of the Nine Hostages, is thought to have 3 million descendants world. Read more

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Origins of the name Campbell (IrishCentral)

By Fiona FitzsimonsThursday, June 12, 2014The Campbell name and dynasty have their roots in Ireland. Read more

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Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Quinn Clan (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterFriday, June 13, 2014Fun facts and history behind your Irish family name. Read more

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