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Tributes paid to Paddy “Red” Lydon immortalized in iconic John Hinde postcard...

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS PHOTOS - The Man Behind the Famous Photos - John Hinde - Gallery SlideshowREAD MORE

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The US stars that the Emerald Isle has adopted as their own - Irish roots or...

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL Many American celebrities have traced their roots and have found a nugget of Irish blood somewhere in their ancestry, at which point they are welcomed by the Irish with open arms...

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Irish American couple renew their vows in their ancestral home as part of the...

By: JANE WALSH The trip may have started out as a way to discover their roots, but it ended with a New York couple saying “I do” – for a second time – in a small village in Ireland.READ MORE

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Dublin college launches online course in exploring the creation of the Irish...

By: MATT KEOUGH In perfect harmony with Ireland’s push for tourism, Hibernia College is offering a free online course where students will dive into a sea of literature, poetry, theatre, film, language,...

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Dublin launches plan for cultural quarter in Parnell Square (IrishCentral)

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers Plans have been unveiled this week for a proposed $78 million cultural quarter in one of Dublin's finest Georgian squares.READ MORE

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Locals debate whether to feature Margaret Thatcher’s Kerry roots in travel...

By: MICHELLE K SMITH County Kerry locals are debating whether to include the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher’s great grandmother in their new local guidebook for the Sheen Valley area. READ MORE

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Central Bank “regrets” editing James Joyce for new commemorative coin...

By: KERRY O'SHEA A new €10 coin issued by Ireland’s Central Bank in order to commemorate famous Irish author James Joyce is drawing some criticism after an extra word was erroneously added to the Joyce...

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Irish photographer does it again - spectacular shot of International Space...

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS SEE PHOTOS: Spectacular photography of Ireland by Damien Stenson - slideshowREAD MORE

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Justin Bieber's perfectly judged comment on Anne Frank - "Hopefully she would...

Justin Bieber stirs up trouble with Anne Frank commentJustin Bieber has stirred up more trouble for himself with his comment in the visitor's book at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam I just wish I...

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Famous female bullfighter Patricia McCormick dies at 83 - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers Irish American Patricia McCormick, one of great female bullfighters, died on March 26 at a care facility in Del Rio, Texas, after several years of failing health.READ MORE

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James Joyce’s grandson describes image on official commemorative coin as an...

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN James Joyce’s grandson has publicly condemned the coin produced by the Irish government to commemorate the celebrated author – and described it as an insult.READ MORE

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Archaeologists in Fermanagh discover 600-year-old murder mystery beneath...

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers Archaeologists excavating the crannog site in County Fermanagh believe a 600-year-old skeleton was the victim of an ancient murder mystery. READ MORE

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Eire Society of Boston Gold Medal Dinner (IrishCentral)

In last week’s edition of the Irish Emigrant, we listed the incorrect date for the Eire Society of Boston Gold Medal dinner Our apologies for any inconvenience caused with the errorThis year, the...

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County Leitrim Society of Boston (IrishCentral)

Newly Elected Committee of Leitrim Society of Boston 2013-2015 (Back row): Left To Right Charlie Mawn, Cathal Mawn, Jim Keaney, Noel Murphy (Front Row): Connie McElhinney, Cathy Mawn, Derek Mawn, Mary...

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Former Irish President Named Visiting Scholar at Boston College (IrishCentral)

Mary McAleese, President of Ireland from 1997-2011Mary McAleese, who as president of Ireland helped bring about an end to “The Troubles” she had known during her youth in Northern Ireland, will come...

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Friends of the Orphans Benefit Dance (IrishCentral)

A posthumous recognition award was given to the great musician Larry Reynolds Sr for his contributions to music and his wiliness to always help out a cause when needed His wife Phyllis accepted the...

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Irish Dancing Championships Huge Success (IrishCentral)

Members of the Harney AcademyThe 43rd World Irish Dancing Championships took place in Boston this year and finished on March 31 Over 7,000 dancers from around the globe competed before the judges in...

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Concannon’s Village Benefit Dance (IrishCentral)

A benefit dance will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Concannon's Village, 60 Lenox St in Norwood to benefit The Arc of South NorfolkThe dance takes place from 730pm to 11 READ MORE

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Sligo man dies in NY construction accident (IrishCentral)

Gary Feeney, RIPThe death has occurred of 24 year old Gary Feeney of Dorchester and Lugdoon, Templeboy, Co READ MORE

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Misgivings: A Divine Comedy Show at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

The reverent (or irreverent) Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings will appear at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 27th at 8pm for his signature performance, “Misgivings”, on matters relating...

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