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New evidence future Prime Minister Seán Lemass head of Michael Collins hit...

By Dermot McEvoyThursday, October 16, 2014Military Records where Lemass discusses his involvement in “Bloody Sunday” massacre uncovered. Read more

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Top ten ancient Irish charms and spells (IrishCentral)

By Bernie MaloneSaturday, October 18, 2014There are many practicing witches and druids in Ireland today who believe in ancient traditions and folk magic. Read more

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Top ten best wild places in Ireland (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By Kerry O'SheaSaturday, October 18, 2014Ragged rocks, unending hills, lush green trees and the sea...what else could you want. Read more

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Irish women abandoned by their families during the Great Hunger (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersSunday, October 19, 2014Research shows many women ended up abandoned and destitute. Read more

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Celebrating the man behind “A Nation Once Again” and “The West’s Awake”...

By James O'SheaMonday, October 20, 2014The bicentenary of Thomas Davis, a Protestant Irish patriot who devoted his life to Ireland.Read more

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Ireland named fifth best travel country in the world by Lonely Planet...

By Kayla HertzTuesday, October 21, 2014“Ireland is small, but it packs a big punch,” says the worlds biggest travel guide publisher. Read more

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Seanachies: keepers of Ireland's rich folklore heritage (IrishCentral)

By Maureen DonachieTuesday, October 21, 2014These bards helped maintain Celtic culture for over 2,000 years. Read more

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A croí? A stor? Can you guess the terms of endearment in Ireland? (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshTuesday, October 21, 2014Alas, romantic Irish terms of endearment are dead and buried by Americanisms says survey. Read more

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Government’s committee critical of lack of planning for 1916 Rising...

By Patrick CounihanTuesday, October 21, 2014Expert group echoes frustrations voiced by relatives of Easter rebels. Read more

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Titanic memorabilia fetches millions thanks to stunning demand at English...

By Patrick CounihanMonday, October 20, 2014First class restaurant menu fetches almost $100,000 at auction. Read more

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The evolutions of Irish wedding traditions past and present (IrishCentral)

By Cormac McConnellWednesday, October 22, 2014Arranged marriages, Child of Prague statues and old superstitions. Read more

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Over 100 Viking treasures unearthed by metal detector enthusiast (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshWednesday, October 22, 2014Hoard of Viking treasure found in Scotland includes artifacts of Irish origin. Read more

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Internet obsession with cats is older than ancient Irish fairy stories...

By Sean ReidTuesday, October 21, 2014Dark Irish tales about King of the Cats source of superstitions about black cats and graveyards. Read more

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Fishermen catch ancient canoe that ferried stone to Newgrange (IrishCentral)

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Haunted Island where Typhoid Mary was quarantined will open to public...

By Kayla HertzWednesday, October 22, 2014The abandoned island has a “spellbinding” contrast of decaying buildings and lush greenery. Read more

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Mixed Race Irish demands gov. recognition of horrific abuse experienced in...

By Kayla HertzThursday, October 23, 2014The group revealed graphic instances of abuse by priests and nuns, including being doused in talcum powder. Read more

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1970s Limerick city’s story told through photos (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshThursday, October 23, 2014New website featuring 25,000 photographs launched as part of Limerick City of Culture 2014. Read more

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'Ghost' of Irish martyr Saint Oliver Plunkett captured on video? (IrishCentral)

By Kenneth HaynesThursday, October 23, 2014While visiting Ireland, a British author captured a ghostly apparition of martyr Saint Oliver Plunkett. Read more

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Irish slave owners were compensated historian reveals (IrishCentral)

By Patrick CounihanThursday, October 23, 2014Liam Hogan writing book on links between Limerick and slavery. Read more

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Ancient Irish funeral and wake customs recalled this Halloween season...

By Kayla HertzFriday, October 24, 2014The Royal Irish Academy provides a detailed account of Irish funeral rituals from the 12th century. Read more

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