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      <title>91-year-old activist arrives at Irish parliament after marathon walk from Shannon</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:10:47 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Chloe O'Keeffe]]>
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        <![CDATA[91-year-old activist, Lelia Doolan, arrived at Leinster House on Wednesday after a two-week walk from Shannon Airport.]]>
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      <title>Red flags were not acted upon before man tried to kill his Irish ex, coroner says</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:56:08 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Helen Bruce]]>
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        <![CDATA[A coroner has ruled that red flags were not acted upon and not enough was done to protect an Irish mother who was shot by her ex-partner in an attempted murder-suicide in Australia.]]>
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      <title>10 Irish people have landed a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:19:09 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Emma Costigan]]>
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        <![CDATA[Rather impressively, ten Irish people have landed themselves a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.]]>
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      <title>Irish Arts Center expands board with five new members as second phase of major transformation advances</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Five high-profile leaders join the New York institution as it advances an ambitious redevelopment and expansion of its cultural campus.]]>
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      <title>Mucros Weavers brings Kerry heritage to modern Irish style</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Timeless Kerry craftsmanship meets modern Irish style through heritage caps, scarves, and coordinated gifts.]]>
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      <title>Craic Session returns to Astoria with Andrea Magee and Ava McKechnie</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The free Irish music showcase comes back to The Wolfhound on May 1, @8pm, with a lineup that pairs rising talent from Ireland with one of CraicFest’s signature New York nights.]]>
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      <title>Castletown House launches new cultural programme</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Castletown House is fully open for 2026 with an exciting new cultural programme, featuring musical performances, talks and exhibitions.]]>
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      <title>The Swede and the Finn who fought at the GPO in the 1916 Rising </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sean Dunne]]>
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        <![CDATA[The two unexpected characters who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising at the General Post Office, in Dublin.]]>
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      <title>Dusty Springfield's real name was Mary O'Brien, born to Irish parents in London</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s and ‘70s.]]>
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      <title>My aunt witnessed the 1916 King Street murder of innocent Irish civilians</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot McEvoy]]>
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        <![CDATA[During the Easter Rising the British military murdered 15 innocent civilians in North King Street. ]]>
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      <title>Roger Casement, 1916 rebel executed on this day, denied hero status because he was gay</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cahir O'Doherty]]>
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        <![CDATA[Modern era allows for a new understanding of an extraordinary man.]]>
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      <title>Are your Irish ancestors in the Kilmainham Jail autograph book from 1916?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[James Wilson]]>
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        <![CDATA[Kilmainham Jail's prisoners' autograph books from 1916 offer a compelling insight into the minds of the men during the Easter Rising.]]>
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      <title>Farmer violently beaten to death in what the gardaí believe was land dispute</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Garreth MacNamee]]>
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        <![CDATA[A highly respected farmer and former local election candidate was beaten to death at his home on Monday evening in what gardaí believe was a dispute over farmland.]]>
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      <title>Where is Moya Brennan’s sister Enya? – The life of a very private star</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:44:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jonathan Browne]]>
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        <![CDATA[No solo Irish artist has sold more records than the great Enya.]]>
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      <title>Women of Ireland go wild for West Cork "hot protester" after interview goes viral</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:09:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Lauren Walsh]]>
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        <![CDATA[A truck driver has taken the internet by storm after going viral during an interview aired on RTÉ as he protested the fuel prices at Whitegate oil refinery in Cork.]]>
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      <title>Secrets of Clew Bay: Mayo's power made Gráinne Ní Mháille hard to catch</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:51:30 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Keelin McCool]]>
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        <![CDATA[Behind the bay’s calm surface lay a dangerous maze of tides, channels and shifting depths that gave the pirate queen a decisive edge.]]>
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      <title>Aer Lingus launches Raleigh Durham service ahead of UNC's Dublin trip</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:24:11 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[New five weekly route strengthens ties between Ireland and North Carolina just as the Tar Heels prepare for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic.]]>
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      <title>The reality behind the Irish characters in the 1997 movie "Titanic"</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Frances Mulraney]]>
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        <![CDATA[The fate of the Irish women and children in Titanic’s steerage was told in one beautiful and memorable scene in James Cameron's 1997 movie.]]>
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      <title>The quiet brother who stood beside Pearse in 1916</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot McEvoy]]>
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        <![CDATA[A devoted artist and reluctant rebel, William Pearse played a lesser-known but deeply personal role in Ireland’s fight for independence.]]>
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      <title>Women with Ambition expo returns to Bryant Park Hotel for third annual showcase</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[The April 18 Female Founder and Entrepreneur Expo event, in New York, will spotlight more than 30 women-led businesses, exclusive offers, and luxury prizes for early ticket buyers.]]>
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      <title>How a white lie saved one Irish woman's life aboard the Titanic</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Senan Molony]]>
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        <![CDATA[How Katie Gilnagh of Rhyne, Esker, Co Longford, survived the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic.]]>
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      <title>The major role of gay women in the 1916 Easter Rising </title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Niall O'Dowd]]>
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        <![CDATA[The incredible role that gay women played in the 1916 Easter Rising and how they were airbrushed out of history.]]>
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      <title>Funny phrases Irish use that Americans don’t</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Even more deadly slang that is unique to Ireland and the Irish!]]>
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      <title>Tributes pour in for "First Lady of Celtic music" Moya Brennan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:34:22 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Bryony Jewell]]>
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        <![CDATA[Tributes have been pouring in for Clannad star Moya Brennan after her death at the age of 73.]]>
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      <title>Limerick woman Scarlett Faulkner passes away following serious assault</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:24:25 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Colum Motherway]]>
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        <![CDATA[Limerick native Scarlett Faulkner has passed away following last month’s serious assault in Tipperary.]]>
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      <title>On This Day: Titanic struck an iceberg despite receiving warnings</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Photos of the iceberg that the Titanic allegedly struck on April 14, 1912, were released in 2012 to mark the centenary of the disaster.]]>
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      <title>This mythological Irish name was given to fewer than three babies last year</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:10:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Louise Porter]]>
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        <![CDATA[We have found a gorgeous name from Irish mythology that is perfect for parents looking for something a little different.]]>
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      <title>Step into color! April paints Ireland at its brightest</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Spring brings longer days, blooming gardens, and vivid outdoor adventures that make the island feel freshly alive for U.S. travelers.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Bridget K. O'Brien ]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Bronx-born teacher, performer and community leader was a guiding force in Irish American cultural life, inspiring generations of young dancers and leaders.]]>
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      <title>How the Irish impacted Abraham Lincoln, shot down 161 years ago this day</title>
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        <![CDATA[Niall O'Dowd]]>
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        <![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln was shot dead on this day, April 15, 1865, making this the 156th anniversary of his death.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Shane O'Brien]]>
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        <![CDATA[Men made up 75% of the 2,240 passengers and crew on board the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage but only made up a tiny fraction of the 705 survivors. ]]>
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      <title>Irish haddock with butter, lemon and caper sauce recipe</title>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[This Irish haddock recipe from Bord Bia is a combination that is hard to beat.]]>
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      <title>Try this modern twist on the traditional Irish bread pudding recipe</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Mairead Geary]]>
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        <![CDATA[An easy cinnamon raisin bread pudding straight from an Irish American Mom!]]>
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      <title>The assassination of Abraham Lincoln and how two Irishmen might have prevented it</title>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[Newly revisited history suggests Francis Burke and Charles Forbes were closer to Abraham Lincoln’s final moments than many Americans have ever realized.]]>
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      <title>Donald Trump blasts Pope Leo claiming "he likes crime"</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:33:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[President Donald Trump has taken the extraordinary step of publicly criticising Pope Leo XIV, saying he is ‘not a fan’.]]>
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      <title>Culture Ireland awards over €1.4 million in funding for Irish arts across the globe</title>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The funding will benefit 208 projects taking place over 44 countries, covering architecture, circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts.]]>
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      <title>Fusion Kitchen, a new food and culture show, begins April 13 on DCTV</title>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[The new six-part television series brings together global food traditions and Irish ingredients in a timely exploration of culture, sustainability and community.]]>
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      <title>Here’s how much Rory McIlroy is worth after his historic Masters win</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:05:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Galen English]]>
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        <![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has etched his name into golfing history with his back-to-back Masters wins.]]>
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      <title>Talented Irish families wanted for new TG4 series</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:44:15 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[IrishCentral Staff]]>
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        <![CDATA[TG4 and Adare Productions are back with a new series of Réalta agus Gaolta; the search to find Ireland’s Most Talented Family. ]]>
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      <title>On This Day: Handel's "Messiah" premiered in Fishamble Street, Dublin</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Michael Dorgan ]]>
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        <![CDATA[George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" oratorio received its world premiere in a concert hall in Dublin on April 13, 1742.]]>
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      <title>On his birthday, Samuel Beckett’s Nobel Prize still speaks to modern Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot McEvoy]]>
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        <![CDATA[As Ireland marks the Dublin-born writer’s birthday today, his 1969 Nobel Prize remains a reminder of how profoundly he reshaped modern drama and prose.]]>
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      <title>Ten little known facts about Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>
        <![CDATA[Niall O'Dowd]]>
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        <![CDATA[Surprising facts about the Easter Rising you may not know.]]>
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      <title>On his birthday, Seamus Heaney’s Nobel win still resonates across Ireland and beyond</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Yvonne Watterson]]>
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        <![CDATA[As this IrishCentral piece revisits Heaney’s 1995 Nobel Prize win, his words and the places that shaped them feel as resonant as ever on his birthday.]]>
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      <title>Powerful poem on what it means to be an Irish American in Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Steven G. Farrell]]>
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        <![CDATA[Returning to Ireland as an Irish American can be a very insightful experience, connecting you with your heritage once more and at times, leading to a search for recognition from the Irish themselves.]]>
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      <title>First oil tankers leave Whitegate as Gardaí clash with protestors at the site</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:22:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Joan Larkin]]>
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        <![CDATA[Some 600 of the 1,500 garages and petrol stations across the country have run out of diesel, petrol, or both as fuel protests continue nationwide.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:48:53 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sinead Dalton]]>
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        <![CDATA[Netflix has adapted the bestselling novel, 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt, a heartfelt story of loss, support, and an unlikely friendship.]]>
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      <title>Dermot Kennedy makes Irish history with new chart-topping album</title>
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        <![CDATA[Dermot Kennedy's new album "The Weight of the Woods" debuted this week in the number one spot in both Ireland and the UK.]]>
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      <title>Happy Birthday, Saoirse Ronan! Fun facts about our favorite Irish American actress</title>
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        <![CDATA[Saoirse Ronan, the Irish American actress who has taken Hollywood by storm, celebrates her birthday today, April 12!]]>
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        <![CDATA[Watch as a cute dog gets behind the wheel of a car in Killarney, Co Kerry - viral hilarity ensues!]]>
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      <title>The dazzling life of Mabelle Gilman Corey</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:37:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Laoise McDaid]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mabelle Gilman Corey was one of the early inhabitants of the New York City mansion where the American Irish Historical Society is now headquartered.]]>
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