Laura Grainger Journalist
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8 months ago
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New online course to educate global audiences on Northern Ireland peace process

It is hoped that Northern Ireland's example can be followed in peace building operations around the world

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Inside Chicago's new Guinness brewery and taproom opening next week

The company's latest venture is finally opening its doors in the Windy City

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Watch: Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott stun in trailer for All of Us Strangers

Critics have called the emotional film a "testament to the power of love"

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From on-set disasters to bad scripts: Maureen O'Hara films the actress hated

If it wasn't for contractual obligation, she may not have appeared in most of these "stinkers"

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Origin and meaning behind Murphy - the most common Irish last name

The old surname is just as synonymous with Ireland as the name Paddy

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8 months ago
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Three Irish universities listed among the top 100 institutions in Europe

A Northern Ireland university also made the top 100

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8 months ago
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Irish theater co brings play inspired by Houdini's 'vanishing elephant' to NYC

It's a moving tale of friendship and what it means to be 'home'

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8 months ago
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Irish history and folklore may have influenced Bram Stoker's Dracula

Dracula appears to have been born out of a dark period in Irish history that Bram Stoker grew up in

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8 months ago
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New York Irish Center unveils its cozy and creepy fall events ahead of Halloween

Halloween events, children's book readings and documentary screenings are among the events taking place this fall

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8 months ago
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New York's Iona University launches new campus pilot in Co Mayo

The school has long been associated with an Irish Catholic heritage

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8 months ago
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Lisdoonvarna: the Irish matchmaking festival mentioned in Schitt's Creek

The hit Canadian comedy gave a shout-out to the annual singles festival, the largest of its kind in Europe

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8 months ago
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Thrilling drama inspired by real disappearances of Irish women to make US debut

The new series will be available to stream on AMC+ next month

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