Laura Grainger Journalist
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about 1 year ago
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In pictures: Thousands celebrate St Patrick's Day at Pittsburgh's 2023 parade

It's one of the oldest St Patrick's Day parades in the US

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about 1 year ago
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Two shot in Chicago as crowds gather for St Patrick's Day river dye

Officers arrived to find a 58-year-old passerby wounded

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about 1 year ago
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1,500 people become Irish citizens at Dublin ceremony

The ceremony was the first in-person ceremony held in Dublin since 2018

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about 1 year ago
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Belfast students to play Irish trad music fest in Nashville on St Patrick's Day

The young musicians will play on a stage graced by the likes of Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash

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about 1 year ago
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New book teaches Irish diaspora kids about heritage and national anthem

It's a helpful guide to the ancestral culture of Irish-American kids

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about 1 year ago
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International Women's Day: Irish-American women whose impact made history

If there is ever a month for celebrating the achievements of Irish-American women, it's this one

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about 1 year ago
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New Jersey to host Irish-American Comedy & Film Fleadh this weekend

The Fleadh is bringing world-renowned Irish humor to the Shore

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about 1 year ago
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RHONJ's Dolores Catania says Ireland was the "best trip" the cast has ever had

Dolores wanted to bring her castmates to Ireland after falling in love with her boyfriend's homeland

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about 1 year ago
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The best cities to commemorate Black History Month in the US

An analysis showed the top five cities for celebrating Black history year-round

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about 1 year ago
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Irish words and phrases to teach your kids before St. Patrick's Day

Learning a couple of words in Irish is a great way of keeping the culture alive

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about 1 year ago
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Say hi to Mr Magpie: the good and bad luck of Irish superstitions

As anyone with an Irish mother knows, new shoes do NOT go on the table

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about 1 year ago
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Irish ballad band touring US say Irish-Americans "keep us going"

The Kerry natives have been bringing Irish music Stateside for a number of years

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