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      <title>Controversial Ireland-Israel match to be moved from Dublin to 'overseas neutral venue'</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:16:07 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Ireland - Israel match scheduled for October 4 will be moved out of Dublin and played behind closed doors, the FAI has confirmed.]]>
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      <title>Another round? "House of Guinness" reportedly renewed by Netflix</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:17:49 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[A second season of "House of Guinness" could be on tap at Netflix, according to reports.]]>
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      <title>Ireland named best country in the world for business success, report finds</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:11:13 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[ Ireland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world at 4.6% and one of the highest annual GDP growth rates at 2.6%, making it a strong contender for business expansion.  ]]>
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      <title>Ireland’s strangest place names explained</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:40 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Deirdre Powell]]>
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        <![CDATA[From Inch beach in Co Kerry, to a Co Kildare village called Prosperous, these unusual Irish place names hide centuries of history and meaning.]]>
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      <title>New findings reveal Taylor Swift’s Irish family love story?</title>
      <link>https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/genealogy/taylor-swifts-irish-family-love-story</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The Irish Family History Centre at EPIC took a new look at superstar Taylor Swift's ancestry when she was in Dublin in 2024, and traced her great-great-great-grandparents from Derry to Philadelphia, where an Atlantic crossing helped shape the Swift family line.
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      <title>Tis the (strawberry) season! Tasty summer recipes to try from Bord Bia</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[It's strawberry season in Ireland! Try out these quick and tasty strawberry recipes this summer from Bord Bia.]]>
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      <title>There’s no place in the world like Dublin on Bloomsday</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sheila Langan]]>
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        <![CDATA[Every year on June 16, Dublin City is one big party for Bloomsday, the day celebrating James Joyce's "Ulysses." Here's a look at all the events typically hosted across Ireland's capital city.]]>
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      <title>Maud Gonne is more than Yeats' muse - She's the goddess</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Claire Fairtlough]]>
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        <![CDATA[It's time Maud Gonne is freed from the limits of being remembered solely as WB Yeats' muse, and let her be known for all that she’s done.]]>
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      <title>WATCH: Here’s what Bloomsday looked like 62 years ago in Dublin</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[This historic newsreel, presented by the Irish Film Institute, shows the dedication of the James Joyce Museum in Dublin on June 16 - Bloomsday - in 1962.]]>
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      <title>Study Gaelic Literature and Culture online with University College Cork</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Explore the stories, traditions, and cultural heritage of Ireland - from anywhere in the world.]]>
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      <category>Education</category>
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      <title>Masked thugs target foreign-born healthcare workers in Belfast</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:44:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Garreth MacNamee]]>
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        <![CDATA[Police in Belfast last night stepped up patrols around hospitals after roving groups of masked thugs targeted foreign-born healthcare workers.]]>
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      <title>Ireland sets out key priorities for upcoming EU Presidency</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:52 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 through December 31.]]>
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      <title>Co Mayo's "The Quiet Man" museum receiving major European film designation</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:51:52 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Quiet Man Museum in Co Mayo has been designated as a Treasure of European Film Culture by the European Film Academy.]]>
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      <title>Gerry Adams among high-profile names in new ‘Stop The Game’ campaign video</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:08:14 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jonathan Browne]]>
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        <![CDATA[The new "Stop the Game" campaign video features notable people, including Gerry Adams, insisting that they are "not willing to sportswash genocide."]]>
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      <title>Government unveils €40m funding boost for disruptive technology projects  Enterprise</title>
      <link>https://www.irishcentral.com/business/technology/government-e40m-disruptive-technology-fund</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:37:01 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Government has announced a further €40m in funding for collaborative research and innovation projects through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF), with a new funding call set to open on October 1.]]>
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      <title>Who was W. B. Yeats and why he still matters</title>
      <link>https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/who-was-wb-yeats</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Shane O'Brien]]>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[The poet, Nobel laureate and Abbey Theatre founder helped shape Irish literary and political life while writing some of the country’s most enduring lines.]]>
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      <title>When the rodeo came to Dublin's Croke Park in 1924</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Pauline Murphy]]>
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        <![CDATA[Showing the Lone Star State's wild west skills, the Tex Austin Rodeo took residence at Dublin's Croke Park nearly a century ago.]]>
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      <title>Ireland's best countryside retreats revealed </title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Manors, hotels, resorts - these are some of the best countryside retreats in Ireland!]]>
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      <title>Irish whiskey lemonade recipe for a perfect summer's day</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[A fantastic summer recipe that's perfect for sipping on lazy afternoons]]>
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      <title>The Irish landscape that inspired Johnny Cash's "Forty Shades of Green"</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Johnny Cash wrote 'Forty Shades of Green' in Ireland, drawing his inspiration from the beauty of the Irish landscape. ]]>
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      <title>Police deploy water canons as riots continue overnight in Belfast</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:55:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Chloe O'Keeffe]]>
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        <![CDATA[Water canons were deployed by police in Northern Ireland on Wednesday night amid another evening of unrest in the area.]]>
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      <title>Aisling Bea set to star alongside Kate Hudson in new "Sleepless in Seattle" rom-com</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:40:27 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sandra Mallon]]>
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        <![CDATA[Comedian Aisling Bea is set to star alongside Kate Hudson and Javier Bardem in a new romantic comedy film.]]>
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      <title>Fontaines D.C. pay tribute following death of "sixth member"</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Chloe O'Keeffe]]>
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        <![CDATA[Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute following the death of their ‘dear friend’ and manager, Trevor Dietz.]]>
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      <title>Pregnant woman reveals the Irish name she won’t choose because it’s "so popular in the US"</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Louise Porter]]>
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        <![CDATA[A mum-to-be has admitted that there is one Irish name that she absolutely adores, but won’t be choosing it for her unborn baby girl because of its popularity in the US.]]>
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      <title>Planning a picnic! How’s about you make it Irish with these delicious recipes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Traditional Irish picnic foods and delightful recipes to make summer picnics in Ireland truly special.]]>
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      <title>You had your say: Here’s who Ireland fans are supporting at the World Cup</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:13:03 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jonathan Browne]]>
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        <![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here as it all kicks off on Thursday night with Mexico taking on South Africa from the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.]]>
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      <title>Goldie Hawn swears by this Irish baker's "magic" bread</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Shane O'Brien]]>
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        <![CDATA[Goldie Hawn is a big fan of the scientifically-developed "magic poo bread" from Irish baker Karen O'Donoghue, the founder of the Happy Tummy Company.]]>
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      <title>11 wedding ceremony readings by famous Irish writers</title>
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        <![CDATA[Claire Ruby Young]]>
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        <![CDATA[Put your love into words from a well-known Irish scribe!]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[On June 16, Ireland and the world celebrate Bloomsday, a day commemorating James Joyce and the events of his novel “Ulysses,” a novel set on June 16, 1904. ]]>
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      <title>How WB Yeats' connection to Sligo stretches back through generations</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kevin Connolly]]>
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        <![CDATA[An extract from the book "Arise And Go: W.B. Yeats and the People and Places That Inspired Him" by Kevin Connolly.
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      <title>Darina Allen's family favorite Quiche Lorraine recipe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Darina Allen]]>
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        <![CDATA[A family favorite of this Irish chef's clan this is the perfect recipe for a relaxing lunch or light dinner at home.]]>
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      <title>When Irish clowns defeated orange Toronto cops</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Niall O'Dowd]]>
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        <![CDATA[A bunch of Irish clowns beat the daylights out of Orange members of the Toronto Fre Department in a brawl that took place July 2, 1885, in a brothel. Police and firefighters, seeking revenge, attacked the circus, creating enormous mayhem]]>
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      <title>Irish takeaway 'spice bag' goes global</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[A culinary expert shares tips to make a spice bag at home, including how to perfect the seasoning, alongside achieving extra crispy chicken and fluffy chips]]>
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      <title>This vintage former nickname is on the rise amongst parents in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:45:29 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Claire Ruby Young]]>
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        <![CDATA[We’re always on the lookout for beautiful names for inspiration and this former nickname that is on the rise certainly caught our eye.]]>
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      <title>My Irish Cousin: The Irish car rental that really means all-inclusive</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[In Partnership With:]]>
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        <![CDATA[My Irish Cousin makes road-tripping around Ireland simple - and now all tolls are covered, too!]]>
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      <title>Exploring James Joyce's addresses in his hometown of Dublin</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot McEvoy]]>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot McEvoy takes a look at the many Dublin addresses of famous Irish writer James Joyce.]]>
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      <title>How Jack B Yeats' “Liffey Swim” won an Olympic medal in 1924</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jack B Yeats' painting won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He holds the honor of being Ireland's first medalist at the Olympic Games.]]>
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      <title>Sea-salt caramel squares recipe</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Edward Hayden ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Deliciously decadent these sweet, salty, chocolatey, caramels go perfectly with a cup of coffee ]]>
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      <title>Following in James Joyce's footsteps in Northern Italy</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cahir O'Doherty]]>
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        <![CDATA[Cahir O'Doherty follows Irish writer James Joyce's footsteps through northern Italy's Lake Garda region and makes some unexpected discoveries.]]>
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      <title>"Buried silently and sadly" - The Irish Famine dead of 1847</title>
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        <![CDATA[Dr. Ciaran Reilly]]>
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        <![CDATA[Dr. Ciarán Reilly on how mass mortality in 1847 - "Black '47" - affected the funeral and burial tradition in Ireland.]]>
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      <title>W.B. Yeats’ "Lake Isle of Innisfree" reveals an unexpected American thread</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:01:13 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Maura Logue]]>
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        <![CDATA[W. B. Yeats’ beloved poem is steeped in Irish nationalism, but its roots reach across the Atlantic to ideas of self-reliance, freedom, and cultural identity.]]>
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      <title>National Archives takes Census 1926 on tour across Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:50:24 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA["The Story of Us! exhibition will visit 10 local authority venues and the National Ploughing Championships over the coming months.]]>
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      <title>Dunguaire Castle closure enters fourth year as campaigners demand action</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:25:07 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Campaigners say Galway County Council has found more than €60 million for new offices but still cannot secure the €2 million needed to reopen one of Ireland’s best-known heritage attractions.]]>
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      <title>Trinity College Dublin adds a literary new draw for summer 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:14:29 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The campus will pair a guided walking tour with a live Oscar Wilde theatre performance, while also expanding multilingual visitor tours.]]>
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      <title>Applications open for the 2026 Ireland Against Racism Fund</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:05:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[€1.4m is being made available to applicant groups operating at national, regional and local level to support the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism.]]>
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      <title>Ireland’s most popular heritage sites revealed</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Ireland’s castles, parklands, national monuments and gardens continue to draw domestic and international visitors.]]>
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      <title>Galway ranked 6th most expensive European city for rent</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:11:45 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jamie McCarron]]>
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        <![CDATA[Galway has been ranked the sixth most expensive city in Europe for rent, compared with the average local salary, writes Jamie McCarron.]]>
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      <title>IrishCentral Book Club's ultimate Irish reading list</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Each month, the IrishCentral Book Club selects an Irish book or an Irish author to celebrate the amazing ability of the Irish to tell a good story.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Barry J Whyte]]>
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        <![CDATA[John Lennon had purchased Dorinish Island off the coast of Co Mayo - he and Yoko Ono had planned to build a cottage there.]]>
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      <title>Lord Haw Haw: Hitler's infamous Irishman hanged for treason</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[James Wilson]]>
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        <![CDATA[Born in Brooklyn and raised in Ireland, William Joyce, a Nazi propagandist, was hanged in Britain for high treason in 1946.]]>
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