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      <title>New Irish passport launches with advanced security features</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:55:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Ireland's new passport celebrates nature, culture and innovation.]]>
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      <title>Tipperary soldier killed in action during Korean War to be buried in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:19:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sgt Thomas Joseph O'Brien, one of 28 Irish-born service members killed in the Korean War, is set to finally be buried in his native Co Tipperary.]]>
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      <title>Cork City unlocks summer adventure with return of Playful Culture Trail</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:18:53 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[20 Cork attractions, one giant summer adventure: Playful Culture Trail returns.]]>
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      <title>Unique Irish spin on this classic baby name is on the rise in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:08:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Claire Ruby Young]]>
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        <![CDATA[We’re always on the hunt for beautiful Irish baby names and this unique find certainly falls into that category!]]>
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      <title>Study Gaelic Literature and Culture online with University College Cork</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Explore the stories, traditions, and cultural heritage of Ireland - from anywhere in the world.]]>
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      <title>Chef Stuart's spinach, feta and strawberry salad recipe</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Stuart O' Keeffe]]>
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        <![CDATA[Salty, sweet, light and satisfying - our Irish chef's recipe has it all! Enjoy.]]>
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      <title>The smell of an open fire in Ireland is intoxicating, but what is Irish turf?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Mairead Geary]]>
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        <![CDATA["Settle in and little to the fire flame as our Irish American Mom explains all."]]>
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      <title>Irish maids in New York were subject to a racist slur in the 19th century</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Shane O'Brien]]>
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        <![CDATA[Irish women working as domestic servants faced anti-Catholic and racist prejudice, with middle-class homeowners often calling them "Bridget" or "Biddy".]]>
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      <title>40 shades of green - Ireland's great gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Patricia Preston]]>
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        <![CDATA[Ireland is famous for its lush green countryside but what about its wonderful more manicured gardens? Get planning your next visit now! ]]>
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      <title>Irish Americans invited to share stories for new digital archive ahead of US semiquincentennial</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Irish America 250's America Éire project will become a living archive of the stories, journeys, and histories of the Irish in America.]]>
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      <title>World record Celtic knot sand art unveiled on Kerry beach</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:22:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[More than 20 artists from around the world joined forces on Ballybunion Beach to create what is believed to be the largest Celtic knot sand art ever made.]]>
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      <title>Thousands of teenage Gaelic footballers to play in Féile Peile na nÓg finals this Saturday</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The John West Féile Peile na nÓg under-15 finals are, for many players, their first time to compete in a GAA national championship.]]>
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      <title>On This Day: JFK arrives in Ireland for historic visit in 1963</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Niall O'Dowd]]>
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        <![CDATA[JFK would never "see Old Shannon’s face again," but he would also never be forgotten by those who witnessed his visit to Ireland in June 1963.]]>
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      <title>Mucros Weavers keeps Irish weaving in motion</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[In Partnership With:]]>
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        <![CDATA[A Kerry workshop rooted in heritage is showing how traditional craft can still scale, evolve, and feel personal. From Hattersley looms to premium natural yarns, the brand has built a modern business on a distinctly old-world process.]]>
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      <title>American Irish Historical Society tees up for Second Annual Golf Outing and Dinner</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The AIHS Second Annual Golf Outing and Dinner returns on July 20 with golf, Irish buffet, live music, and a chance to support a worthy cause.]]>
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      <title>WATCH: A summertime swimming gala in Dublin nearly a century ago</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Historic newsreel featured by the Irish Film Institute shows the annual Sandycove Gala and Dun Laoghaire Regatta in full swing in summertime 1923.]]>
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      <title>How to cook a perfect Irish Sunday roast</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Chef Michael Gilligan]]>
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        <![CDATA[Making the perfect Irish Sunday roast is easy with these handy tips.]]>
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      <title>Profiles in Pride: Ailbhe Smyth, academic and LGBTQ activist</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Celebrating icons past and present from the Irish LGBTQ community for Pride 2025. Here is a look at activist Ailbhe Smyth.]]>
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      <title>Road tripping the Wild Atlantic Way on the Dingle Peninsula</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Natalie Kennedy]]>
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        <![CDATA[From sprawling beaches, to archaeological gems, to the picture perfect postcard town of Dingle this has to be one of the most idyllic road trips in the west of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way.]]>
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      <title>WATCH: How glamorous was Galway in this 1957 tourism video?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Galway old and new is captured in glorious color in this 1957 tourism film.
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      <title>Iced Irish coffee cocktail recipe with a cheeky whiskey kick!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sit back, relax and enjoy this Irish whiskey and coffee recipe in the summer sun!]]>
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      <title>Get ready to sweat: Today could be the hottest day ever recorded in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:36:45 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Christian McCashin]]>
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        <![CDATA[Don the shades and sunhat and slap on the sunscreen… today Ireland could see record-breaking temperatures of a sweltering 33C (91.4F).]]>
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      <title>Ireland's largest trade union calls on RTÉ to boycott Israel football fixtures</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:18:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[SIPTU says workers in RTÉ will not accept "assisting with sportswashing Israel’s genocide against Palestinians.”]]>
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      <title>Gardaí launch appeal on abuse relating to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:11:53 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Gardaí appeal comes after the Presbyterian Church in Ireland announced in November that it had identified safeguarding failures.]]>
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      <title>Tributes pour in following death of Ireland’s oldest person</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:53:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Clare McGoldrick]]>
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        <![CDATA[At 108, Sister Colette (Bridget) Hickey was believed to be Ireland's oldest person at the time of her death.]]>
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      <title>Aran Woollen Mills keeps Irish craft alive with a modern edge</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[In Partnership With:]]>
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        <![CDATA[From hand-finished stitches to energy-efficient production, they are blending heritage, innovation, and the people who make every garment possible.]]>
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      <category>Best of Ireland Shopping</category>
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      <title>On This Day: Éamon de Valera becomes President of Ireland in 1959</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kayla Hertz]]>
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        <![CDATA[Éamon de Valera became the third President of Ireland in 1959.]]>
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        <![CDATA[A magical light display in County Clare from the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way. Isn't nature magic!]]>
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      <title>On This Day: President Kennedy delivers his iconic Berlin Wall speech in Germany</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[President Kennedy's “Ich Bin Ein Berliner” has echoed as a clarion call for freedom ever since.]]>
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      <title>On This Day: Charles Stewart Parnell married Kitty O’Shea</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Charles Stewart Parnell, an Irish political hero, and Katharine “Kitty” O’Shea tied the knot after a tumultuous start, to say the least.]]>
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      <title>WATCH: Fascinating footage of an Irish community gathering peat 100 years ago</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[In "Irish Co-Operative Gathers Peat," the Irish Film Institute provides a look at life in Ireland a century ago.]]>
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      <title>Northern Irish comfort food - a soda bread farl recipe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[This simple soda bread farl recipe brings one of Northern Ireland’s best-loved griddle breads to the table, perfect with an Ulster fry or a spread of butter and jelly.]]>
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      <title>Irish officials issue safety advice as High Temperature alert in effect through Friday</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:14:27 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[All of Ireland is under a Status Yellow - High Temperature alert, with Met Éireann predicting the heat spell could see the thermometer top 30°C by Thursday.]]>
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      <title>Cork's new Lord Mayor congratulated by former US President Joe Biden</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:15:55 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cork's new Lord Mayor Damian Boylan says he was "honored and humbled" to receive a personal note from President Joe Biden.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:31:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cultúr2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture is Ireland’s culture programme for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union.]]>
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      <title>On This Day: Ireland decriminalizes homosexuality in 1993</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Independent Senator David Norris was at the forefront of the long-fought battle to decriminalize homosexuality in Ireland.]]>
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      <title>Graham Norton wins bid to uncover person behind ‘distressing’ Facebook posts</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:39:10 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Rebecca Fisher]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Irish broadcaster has been granted permission by a U.S. court to request information from Meta that could identify the operator of a Facebook account that allegedly published a series of false claims about him.]]>
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      <title>Profiles in Pride: Panti Bliss, the future president of Ireland?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Celebrating Irish icons, past and present from the Irish LGBTQ community for Pride. Here, a look at Dr. Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss.]]>
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      <title>Five things to do in Ireland when the sun is shining</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Ireland isn't exactly renowned for its beautiful weather - but when the sun is out there are few places more glorious!]]>
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      <title>Irish mother’s letters to her son fighting in the US Civil War</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Damian Shiels]]>
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        <![CDATA["I hope...to see you once more and then I would die contented." An Irish mother writes to her son fighting in the US Civil War. ]]>
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      <title>WATCH: How to make the perfect Irish crisp sandwich</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The crisp sandwich is an Irish delicacy - and we can show you how to perfect it!]]>
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      <title>Ireland’s Ancient East takes center stage in guide to Ireland’s must-see heritage</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Discover Ireland has highlighted a route through castles, monastic ruins and coastal towns that showcase the region’s rich history.]]>
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      <title>Nearly 200 Americans receiving Irish citizenship in Killarney ceremonies this week</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:43:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Nearly 200 Americans will be among the thousands being conferred Irish citizenship over two days of ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, this week.]]>
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      <title>Northern Ireland's former DUP leader found guilty of rape, child sex abuse</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:05:36 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jeffrey Donaldson is facing a “lengthy sentence of imprisonment" after being found guilty of rape and child sexual abuse.]]>
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      <title>Irish political leaders respond to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:29:07 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Following Keir Starmer's resignation, some Irish political leaders have praised the outgoing Prime Minister's Irish efforts, while others criticized the British "chaos."]]>
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      <title>American man charged with murder of Co Kerry farmer has trial date set</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kerry O'Shea ]]>
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        <![CDATA[There are nearly 200 witnesses in the book of evidence against Michael Kelley, who is charged with the murder of Michael Gaine.]]>
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      <title>Keeping the ancient fires of Saint John's Eve burning bright in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:39:21 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[As the summer solstice arrives, the ancient Celtic traditions of midsummer and Bonfire Night continue to illuminate the Irish countryside.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[From Killarney and the Burren, to the Wicklow Mountains, outdoor enthusiasts will savor Ireland's six national parks.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[This simple recipe uses the rich flavors of Ireland’s iconic stout to create a hearty loaf that pairs perfectly with a thick layer of salted butter.]]>
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      <title>Pride Month: Philip Treacy, legendary fashion designer</title>
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        <![CDATA[Celebrating icons past and present from the Irish LGBTQ community for Pride Month. Here, a look at Philip Treacy.]]>
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