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AOH mourns the death of Pope Francis, says he leaves an "enduring legacy"

Pope Francis' ideals "resonated deeply with the mission and values of the Hibernians," AOH National President Sean Pender said.

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An Irish saint's eerie prophecy that Pope Francis will be the last Pontiff

Irish Saint Malachy, the 12th-century bishop of Armagh, prophesied that there would be only one more pope after Benedict.

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Pope Francis' cause of death confirmed as his burial indications revealed

Pope Francis' cause of death has been confirmed the same day his passing was announced by the Vatican.

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WIN a trip to Ireland by sharing your love letter to the Emerald Isle with us!

There's still time to enter the "My Love Letter to Ireland" giveaway, which will see two lucky people go on a trip of a lifetime across the Atlantic Ocean to discover the beauty of Ireland.

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Galway’s poison pen: What we know about the person writing vile letters for...

Galway couple Susan and Dave Plower have been receiving chilling, abusive letters from an unknown sender for a number of years.

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Irish garden named one of the world's "most vibrant"

These gardens in Co Wicklow impress with their lush greenery and ornate terraces.

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"Now's the time to speak up" - Nicola Coughlan raises more than $155k for UK...

Launching her fundraiser, Nicola Coughlan said she was "completely horrified by the Supreme Court's ruling about trans people."

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Dublin native is now acting head of the Vatican following death of Pope Francis

He grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Dublin, and now Kevin Farrell is set to oversee the preparations for a conclave.

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WATCH: Camerlengo Kevin Farrell ascertains death of Pope Francis

The Vatican has shared a video of Dublin-native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presiding over rites following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.

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Pope Francis' funeral plans confirmed - Camerlengo Kevin Farrell to play a...

The day after Pope Francis' deeath, the Vatican has confirmed plans for a public viewing and funeral, with Camerlengo Kevin Farrell playing a key role.

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How Jack O’Connell’s Irish roots helped shape "Sinners’" most unruly character

In his new movie "Sinners," Jack O’Connell stars as a vampire from Ireland who now prowls the Southern states of America, looking to share his gospel.

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McIlroy’s golf psychologist offers expertise to Irish rugby squad

Rory McIlroy's golf psychologist shares he is open to joining forces with the Irish rugby team ahead of their bid for the 2027 World Cup.

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Earth Day: The top natural wonders on the island of Ireland

From the River Shannon to Giant's Causeway, these are the must-see natural wonders on the island of Ireland.

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Niall Horan splashes out on 'family home' with girlfriend Amelia Woolley

Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan has reportedly dropped millions on a new home for himself and his girlfriend Amelia Woolley.

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The Irish nun who nursed Pope Francis as a baby in Buenos Aires

Little did Sr. Oliva Maria from Co Cavan know that the baby Jorge Mario would grow up to be Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Odds of border poll slashed following Sinn Féin remarks

Following Sinn Féin's calls for a border poll over the weekend, odds on one being held before 2030 have been cut by Ladbrokes.

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Here's who's playing in Dublin for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Two American college football teams will face off for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

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Taoiseach explains how he 'navigated' meeting with "clever" Trump in podcast

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he had "clear messages" he wanted to get across during his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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Ireland to be represented at Pope's funeral by President, Taoiseach, and...

Ireland will be formally represented at the funeral for Pope Francis, which Vatican officials have announced will take place on Saturday, April 26.

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WATCH: Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell at forefront of transfer of...

Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday.

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Dublin-born Camerlengo to seal coffin of Pope Francis ahead of funeral

Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, a native of Dublin who is playing a key role this week following the death of Pope Francis, will seal the Pontiff's coffin.

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One for the single mums! Cecelia Ahern unveils latest book "Paper Heart"

"Paper Heart," Cecelia Ahern's newest novel, has been announced and will be released in the fall of this year.

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Intel to announce job cuts for 20% of its workforce

Intel employs around 4,900 people at its large-scale manufacturing facility in Leixlip, Co Kildare.

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On This Day: Brian Boru, legendary High King of Ireland, died in 1014

Dublin City’s archaeologist Ruth Johnson talks about the physical evidence left by Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf in Dublin 1,000 years on.

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Own a piece of telly history as Cillian Murphy’s Peaky Blinders suit to be...

One of Cillian Murphy’s suits from the hit BBC series is headed for auction and is estimated to fetch between €1,200 and €2,300.

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On This Day: Ireland's Easter Rising begins in 1916

On April 24, 1916, Ireland's Easter Rising rebellion began in Dublin. Here's a full timeline of how the historic events played out.

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Irish Red Cross announce the finalists for the annual Humanitarian Awards

The former President of Ireland Mary Robinson will receive a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards.

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Kneecap faces "hundreds of violent Zionist threats" after "F--k Israel"...

Irish language hip-hop trio Kneecap drew lots of reaction for their pro-Palestinian messaging at Coachella.

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Belfast-based Protestant group 'celebrates' Pope's death at shrine in Co Louth

A Protestant group that deemed Pope Francis the 'antichrist' celebrated his death with a stunt at the Calvary at Omeath in Co Louth on Monday.

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Rory McIlroy had "low-key" return home after Masters win, hints a bigger...

Rory McIlroy had a flying visit home to Northern Ireland to celebrate his Masters win with his parents, family, and friends.

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Taoiseach signs Book of Condolences for Pope Francis "on behalf of the people...

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised Pope Francis for his "unwavering commitment to the principles of compassion, peace, and human dignity."

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Teen who fatally shot Irish chef had gun aged 10, court hears

The court will decide in the coming weeks if the Kansas City teenager will be tried as an adult for the murder of Irish chef Shaun Brady.

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WATCH: Filmed in Ireland, Netflix's "Wednesday: Season 2" gets release date

The trailer for Netflix's "Wednesday: Season 2," reportedly the biggest production ever filmed in Ireland, has been released.

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President of Ireland pays respects to Pope Francis in the Vatican

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were at the Vatican today to pay their respects to Pope Francis, whose funeral is tomorrow.

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Here's who is on Ireland's "Late Late Show" tonight

Some of Ireland's leading political figures and entertainers will be on RTÉ's "The Late Late Show" on Friday night.

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"Rockin’ the Bronx" by Black 47 Larry Kirwan is out now!

The new novel by Black 47 frontman Larry Kirwan, offers a searing, unfiltered portrait of Irish immigrant life in the Bronx during the early 1980s.

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Highest and lowest-earnings across Ireland revealed by CSO

Figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that households in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown had a median gross income of €84,991, approximately double that of households in Donegal.

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Legacy issues major focus of Irish - British intergovernmental meeting in...

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State said he is "committed" to reform of the ICRIR, while the Tanaiste said a "joint position" could be reached within weeks.

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Irish bookings to Rome jump 100% in wake of Pope's death

Many Irish people are believed to be among the tens of thousands who have flocked to Rome to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis.

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New bill calls for Irish Presidential voting rights for Northern Ireland's...

Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland are not currently permitted to vote in Irish presidential elections - a new bill from Aontú seeks to change that.

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WATCH: First trailer for Netflix documentary about murder of Irish man Jason...

The first trailer for Netflix's "A Deadly American Marriage" features commentary from murdered Limerick man Jason Corbett's kids, as well as his killers.

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The 1916 Easter Rising - How Irish America and Ireland saw it very differently

Ireland and Irish America's leading newspapers told very different stories regarding the 1916 Easter Rising.

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This Instagram account remembers how Irish dancing used to be

@Once_Upon_A_Feis features Irish dance pictures from different eras all around the world.

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On This Day: Oscar Wilde's trial for "gross indecency" begins in London

Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years of hard labor in Reading prison after his 1895 conviction for gross indecency.

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The Irish stars in the running to be the next Bond girl

Speculation has been mounting over who will become the next James Bond, but which star is set to land the coveted role as the new Bond girl?

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Besties Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share a love for Ireland

Ben Affleck had only kind things to say about Ireland, but did admit he convinced his pal Matt Damon not to move there.

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Ireland's sporting and cultural landscape to be 'transformed' with new Dublin...

The new venue in South Dublin will provide a permanent base for Olympic-standard winter sports, supported by the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

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Ireland saw an overall slight decrease in marriages in 2024

There were nearly as many opposite-sex civil marriages (6,392) in Ireland in 2024 as there were opposite-sex Catholic wedding ceremonies (6,425).

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Kneecap says they're "taking action" after post-Coachella "smear campaign"

"The recent attacks against us, largely emanating from the US, are based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods," Kneecap said a week after their Coachella set.

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How to watch the funeral for Pope Francis in Ireland and abroad

Pope Francis' funeral will be broadcast from the Vatican all around the world on television, radio, social media, and YouTube on Saturday, April 26.

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