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Who were the Black Irish, and what is their story? (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaFriday, August 15, 2014The history and theories behind the much used and abused term "Black Irish." Read more

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Ireland’s worst racist in America recalled (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaFriday, August 15, 2014A man who incited wholesale violence against Chinese immigrants in California in the 1870s. Read more

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The top ten most popular Irish surnames (IrishCentral)

By Antoinette KellySunday, June 15, 2014The last names that win in the battle of Irishness - their origins and meanings. Read more

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3,500-year-old sword discovered by dive club in Shannon River (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzFriday, August 15, 2014A member of a diving club stumbled upon the precious artifact from 1050 BC.Read more

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Cultural ‘youth gathering’ for Ireland’s diaspora welcomed (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzFriday, August 15, 2014Children of Irish emigrants will be able to visit the their country of heritage on a two week program. Read more

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Certificates of Irish heritage a bust with only 2,500 taken up (IrishCentral)

By Patrick DillonSaturday, August 16, 2014Obama, Bill Clinton among recipients, but sales very slow. Read more

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Many Irish actually emigrated in order to fight in US civil war (IrishCentral)

By Damian ShielsSunday, August 17, 2014How true was Martin Scorsese's depict of Irish emigrants being recruited to the Union army? Read more

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The real-life “Jaws” the New Jersey shark attacks 1916 (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaMonday, August 18, 2014Irish kid the only survivor out of five attacked. Read more

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Top ten reasons you know you’re a lover of Ireland (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaMonday, August 18, 2014Calling all Hibernophiles, or Emerald Isle lovers, you know who you are! Read more

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Fifty people, one question: ‘when are you at your most Irish?’ (VIDEO)...

By Kayla HertzMonday, August 18, 2014Director Kamil Krolak traveled to Galway to ask the question – watch their heartwarming responses. Read more

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Did mythical, vanishing island off the western coast of Ireland really exist?...

By Kerry O'SheaTuesday, August 19, 2014How much of Ireland's tale of a mythical, vanishing island is rooted in reality? Read more

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Stunning maps outline what Irish land Cromwell stole (IrishCentral)

By Patrick CounihanMonday, August 18, 2014Reckon Oliver Cromwell stole your family’s land back in Ireland – now you can find out. Read more

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Efforts to commission statue of Irish freedom fighter and rebel John Devoy...

By Kayla HertzTuesday, August 19, 2014Approaching the Easter Rising centennial, the committee wants to raise $45,000 for the life-size statue. Read more

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Tracing Irish Great Hunger potato blight to Mexico will save billions...

By Kate HickeyTuesday, August 19, 2014Read more

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Archaeologists find 2,600-year-old Celtic Princess in Germany (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshTuesday, August 19, 2014The princess had remained in her final resting place, surrounded by gold and amber jewelry since about 609BC. Read more

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150,000 on pilgrimage to Knock to honor mass apparition of Virgin Mary...

By Kayla HertzWednesday, August 20, 2014Prayers, workshops and seminars at the famed Marian shrine in County Mayo. Read more

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Philadelphia Rose Maria Walsh wins Rose of Tralee 2014 (VIDEOS) (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzWednesday, August 20, 2014Irish American journalist was born in Boston, lived in Mayo, and then moved to Philly. Read more

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Top ten people I’d like to have a pint with (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By JAMES O'SHEAWednesday, August 20, 2014Who are the people dead or alive you’d like a pint of Guinness with? Read more

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A brief history of Irish apparitions (IrishCentral)

By Cahir O'DohertyWednesday, August 20, 2014After the doleful history we’ve had, it would be surprising if we didn’t see things! Read more

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TV review: Who Do You Think You Are? Season 5, episode 4 (IrishCentral)

By Jen BaldwinWednesday, August 20, 2014Each week, Findmypast will review each episode from TLC’s new season of Who Do You Think You Are? Read more

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