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Big buzz for Barry Keoghan ahead of "Saltburn's" festival debut

Dublin star Barry Keoghan is the talk of the town ahead of the release of his latest movie "Saltburn", which is expected to debut at an autumn film fest.

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Michelle O'Neill talks Northern Ireland with leading US politicians

Michelle O'Neill said she found "strong support" for the restoration of Northern Ireland's Assembly after meetings with US politicians including Chuck Schumer and Kevin McCarthy.

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KISS rocker calls for restoration of Northern Ireland Assembly during London...

"Northern Ireland is just as important as any country on the face of the planet," KISS frontman Gene Simmons said on his visit to the UK.

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Mary Lou McDonald suggests she'd skip IRA commemorations if Taoiseach

Mary Lou McDonald said that if she becomes Taoiseach, she intends to act "never in a partisan way to give offense to anyone.”

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Northern Ireland Secretary appoints chair for Omagh bombing inquiry

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has appointed Lord Alan Turnbull as chair of the Omagh bombing inquiry.

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Taoiseach slams anti-LGBT sentiment in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says "Pride is so important" especially amidst an increase in violent attacks on LGBT people in Ireland.

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Jamie Dornan is back in the spotlight as new movies drop

Get ready to see lots more of Jamie Dornan - the Belfast actor stars in the upcoming "Heart of Stone" and "A Haunting in Venice."

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GAA Roundup: Cork knocks Mayo for Sam hopes

A roundup of GAA news and scores from Ireland this week, including Cork v Mayo, Offaly v Tipperary, Carlow v Dublin, and Tailteann results.

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Irish Wolfhounds defeat NYPD's NY Finest Baseball Club

The Irish Wolfhounds Baseball Club defeated the NYPD’s NY Finest Baseball Club by a score of 9-1.

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President Higgins apologizes for "throwaway remark" about Irish professor's...

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins apologized to Professor Louise Richardson for the "throwaway remark" he made in a recent interview.

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Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal’s “Foe” teases a "slow burn"

Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal’s “Foe” is going through test screenings ahead of its anticipated release later this year.

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GAA Roundup: Armagh finally bests Galway

More GAA news and scores from Ireland this week - Galway v Armagh, Roscommon v Kildare, Tyrone v Westmeath, Kerry v Louth, Dublin v Sligo, and Derry v Clare.

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Northern Ireland needs a Plan B

The only option that makes any sense at this point is a version of British - Irish joint authority, giving the Irish Republic equal status.

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Ireland's heartbreaking reality of family homicide cannot be ignored

Irish authorities recorded a shocking 142 instances of family homicide between 2000 and 2019, leading to the tragic loss of 166 lives, including 11 children.

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GAA Roundup: Galway hangs on and Clare tops Dublin

A roundup of scores from the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finals.

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Colin Farrell’s secluded getaway sounds like a little slice of heaven

Colin Farrell has invested in a new holiday home in Mammoth Lakes, hundreds of miles from his LA compound.

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Irish government to review RTÉ in wake of Tubridy payment scandal

Minister Catherine Martin has announced an external review of governance and culture at RTÉ in the wake of its undeclared payments to Ryan Tubridy.

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First Nations' previously unknown donations to Irish Famine relief uncovered

Chief Kahkewaquonaby's donation to Irish Famine relief in 1847 on behalf of the Mississaugas of the Credit River has been hailed as a "major discovery."

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RTÉ deception shatters public trust

It's hard to know the fallout just yet of RTÉ's payment scandal, but it’s clear that heads will roll and there will be a public campaign to abolish or at least reduce the license fee. 

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Paul Mescal bulks up for “Gladiator” sequel

Irish actor Paul Mescal has been pumping some iron in prep for "Gladiator 2," according to a video making the rounds on social media.

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GAA Roundup: Second half surges seals Mayo win

More GAA news and scores from Ireland this week - Mayo v Galway; Monaghan v Kildare; Cork v Roscommon; Tyrone v Donegal; Down v Laois; Meath v Antrim; GAA shorts.

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UK public opposes amnesty for Troubles-era crimes

Amnesty International UK found that the majority of the UK public is opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

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On This Day: Thomas Francis Meagher, the greatest Irishman in American...

Thomas Francis Meagher's story takes place across three continents and he distinguished himself wherever he went, remaining a huge hero to the Irish in America. He died on July 1, 1867.

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Time for Irish to stop neutrality

Ireland’s voice must be added to the chorus that the Russian attempt to inflict genocide on the Ukrainian people must not be allowed.

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How to enjoy and take care of Ireland on your travels

There are many ways to enjoy Ireland sustainably and responsibly, here are some ideas to inspire you!

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LISTEN: Remembering Irish music legend Dennis Cahill

Dennis Cahill, the wonderful Chicago musician who passed away in June 2022, forever enriched the Irish trad music scene.

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How the killing of Michael Collins changed Ireland for the worse

There is no question that if Michael Collins had not died, Irish history would have been changed utterly. 

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Maureen O'Hara's "sex scandal" that led to a libel case

Maureen O'Hara, the star of The Quiet Man, sued Confidential magazine in 1957 for libel after they ran a story about her engaging in an affair at a Hollywood theater.

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Eve Hewson on the "special moment" Irish storytelling is enjoying

Eve Hewson admits she might be biased but says Irish people - and their knack for storytelling - are her favorite people in the world.

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GAA: Kingdom too strong for Tyrone

A round-up of GAA news from around Ireland

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GAA: Dubs over power Mayo in second half

A round-up of GAA news from around Ireland including highlights for the games that ended Dublin 2-17  Mayo 0-11 & Derry 1-12  Cork 1-8 and more.

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Bono's artwork raises funds for Ukraine President Zelenksy's UNITED24

U2 frontman's portrait of Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the cover of The Atlantic is raising funds of the Ukraine war efforts against Russia.

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New York minors make Connacht hurling debut

The results from the New York minor hurlers competition at Cranmore may not show young Yanks winning at Ireland’s most native game, but they came mighty close. 

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Pierce Brosnan says "you'll have a laugh" with his new flick "The Out-Laws"

Pierce Brosnan promises his new Netflix comedy "The Out-Laws" is "a good one."

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Calling time on a great career in journalism, 62 years on

"The boyhood dream became a wonderful, exciting life throughout my entire adulthood, and I have not a single regret."

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Looking forward in Ireland while learning from the past

While we bid farewell to the Irish Voice, there is a glimmer of hope for the future as we strive to address the challenges facing Ireland and society.

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A bridge to the future - looking back and moving foward

Reflecting on the 1,000s of columns my own chapter in the Irish American dream and looking ahead to my family's future relationship with Ireland

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A united Ireland still lies ahead

The final Irish Voice editorial invokes the message of its first one more than 30 years ago - a united Ireland will become a reality.

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The Irish director behind Netflix's "Happiness For Beginners"

Co Cork native Vicky Wight chats about directing Netflix's new "Happiness for Beginners," starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes.

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President Biden says slán go fóill to the Irish Voice newspaper

President Biden thanked Niall O'Dowd in a heartfelt letter for helping foster the Irish American community through the Irish Voice newspaper.

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On this day: Charles Stewart Parnell died in Dublin in 1891

Charles Stewart Parnell was an Irish nationalist politician and one of the most powerful figures in the British House of Commons in the 1880s.

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On This Day: Easter Rising hero Padraig Pearse born in 1879

The more you study the life of Irish rebel leader Padraig Pearse, the more elusive he becomes.

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New York's Irish Voice newspaper ceases print after 36 years

After 36 years, this week saw the last publication of the Irish Voice. Founder Niall O'Dowd looks back on an incredible 36 years in print.

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My annual pride over my song “Christmas in the Trenches 1915”

The song "Christmas in the Trenches 1915" came from a creative place I will never get to again

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"Barbie", "Mission: Impossible" and Cillian Murphy's "Oppenheimer": summer...

Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is suspected to be a success but Margot Robbie's "Barbie" and Tom Cruise's latest "Mission Impossible" will put up a fight!

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When the Irish ask 'are you going home for Christmas?'

When the Irish go home for Christmas, they are forced to measure the distance between who they were and who they now are. 

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The heroic bishop who gave his life while tending to Irish Famine victims in...

The number of Irish people who died in Canada while seeking refuge from the Famine would have been far greater but for Bishop Michael Power.

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On This Day: 33 Fenian prisoners including the “Cuba Five” were released by...

The "Cuba Five" chose exile to the United States - so began the massive influence they were to play in Irish America. 

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“Ag Críost an Síol” - a St. Patrick’s Day song to remember

An Irish hymn as Gaelige for St. Patrick's Day. Ag Críost an Síol is an Irish song to remember this year that deeply reconnects us all to something from the Emerald Isle.

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Top ten amazing Irish Americans of all time

These are some amazing figures! Irish Americans stand on the shoulders of giants.

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