Laura Grainger Journalist
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387 Articles
7 months ago
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The Beckhams' Irish wedding venue named best place to get married in Europe

Britain's most iconic couple got hitched at the castle 24 years ago

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7 months ago
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Remaining Titan sub debris including human remains recovered by US Coast Guard

The initial debris alerted officials to the sub's explosion days after it went missing in June

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7 months ago
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Irish actor Barry Keoghan calls for ADHD to be 'talked about in adults'

The Dublin native revealed he takes medication to help manage the condition

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7 months ago
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Ireland's Emigrant Support Programme gets highest ever budget for 2024

The country's national budget was announced on Tuesday

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7 months ago
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The legend of the legless Dublin serial killer known as Billy in the bowl

The unusual criminal has gone down in dark Dublin history

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7 months ago
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R-rated Saltburn will feature Barry Keoghan dancing in the nude

Critics have been applauding the Irish actor's performance in the thriller in "one of the sexiest films" of the year

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7 months ago
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Barbie director Greta Gerwig gives shoutout to Irish film students

She hopes to visit the Rebel County "one day"

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7 months ago
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How Smiths and McGowans may share the same Irish heritage

It goes back to the increased Anglicization of Gaelic names

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7 months ago
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Foe director 'couldn't believe' leads had never been in a film together before

He explained that their shared Irish heritage added to their chemistry

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7 months ago
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Irishwoman and her cow were blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire

Anti-Irish sentiment was rife in the city at the time, making an immigrant woman an easy scapegoat

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7 months ago
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Barmbrack: The meanings behind items in fortune-telling Irish Halloween cake

The seasonal treat has been loved by many Irish people over the centuries, including writer James Joyce

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7 months ago
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Primark is selling a Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington mug for just $8

It's the perfect mug for a hot cocoa in October

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