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A holiday shopping guide with an Irish twist (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshSaturday, November 22, 2014It's time to start thinking about the madness of Christmas shopping, but you already knew that. Read more

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Irish foreign policy docs reveal WWIII Aer Lingus contingency plan, memo on...

By Sheila LanganSaturday, November 22, 2014The Irish gov planned to use Aer Lingus to evacuate Irish abroad in the event of WWIII. Read more

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Today marks 51 years since John F. Kennedy was assassinated (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzSaturday, November 22, 2014The Irish-American 35th president was beloved and respected by the Irish community.Read more

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The only official Gaeltacht outside of Ireland is in Ontario (VIDEOS)...

By Jane WalshSunday, November 23, 2014Canadians and Americans display their pride and commitment to their history by maintaining the Irish language. Read more

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My grandmother was supposed to be on the Titanic. Here's what she did instead...

By Sheron BoyleSunday, November 23, 2014In 1912, a beautiful 20-year-old woman stepped off a boat to begin a new life in America. Things were different then Read more

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How the Irish saved Thanksgiving (IrishCentral)

By John CusackMonday, November 24, 2014A band of starving pilgrims at Plymouth Rock were saved at the last minute by the arrival of a ship from Dublin. Read more

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A Belfast soldier secretly photographed World War I (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzMonday, November 24, 2014Lance Corporal Hackney illegally documented life in the trenches; photos have been published for the first time. Read more

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Ireland ended its ban on divorce 19 years ago today (IrishCentral)

By Casey EganMonday, November 24, 2014By the time Ireland voted on divorce in 1995, it was the only country in Europe where divorce was banned. Read more

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The surprising origin of Murphy’s Law revealed (IrishCentral)

By Kate HickeyMonday, November 24, 2014A top 12 list of Murphy’s Laws now written. Read more

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Top ten most hated people in Irish history (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaMonday, November 24, 2014From informers to famine-era landlords - a grim lot.Read more

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Five surprising facts about some of the 1916 Easter Rising leaders...

By James O'Shea Tuesday, November 25, 2014One was English-born, another played pipes for the pope. Read more

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John F Kennedy’s first political battle with the Churchills (IrishCentral)

By Tom DeignanTuesday, November 25, 2014Read more

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The top five most wanted Irishmen in history (IrishCentral)

By James O'SheaTuesday, November 25, 2014From the “Big Fellah” to the “Wild Colonial Boy” - Irish on the run. Read more

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Most popular Irish baby names in America (IrishCentral)

By Antoinette KellyWednesday, November 26, 2014The surprising Irish origins of popular baby names in the U.S. Read more

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Old photos of Ireland’s Heritage Sites give glimpse into past (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersWednesday, November 26, 2014There is a timeless quality to Ireland that attracts visitors from all over the world. Read more

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Historic Irish blessings to inspire you through your day (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshWednesday, November 26, 2014Old Irish prayers and blessings, from historic Celtic blessings to 'good wishes' for friends. Read more

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Irish give thanks to Quakers for Famine relief (IrishCentral)

By Jane WalshThursday, November 27, 2014“When the world turned its back on the Irish people...the Quakers shined a light on the suffering of the Irish” Read more

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Plans to honor Irish woman who fought as a man in the American Civil War...

By Kayla HertzFriday, November 28, 2014Possibility of a statue in Co. Louth of Private Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers.Read more

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Find information on your ancestors using historical Irish wills (IrishCentral)

By Holly ThomasFriday, November 28, 2014Wills are tremendously useful providing practical and personal information about your ancestors. Read more

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Life of your ancestors in a historic Belfast shipyard (IrishCentral)

By Mary McKeeFriday, November 28, 2014Discovering which vessels your ancestor helped to create and how they impacted the world is fascinating. Read more

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