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8 things that make Irish men almost unbearably attractive
THIS WEEK BROUGHT the news that Irish men are the second most attractive in the world, according to an extremely reliable survey.
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Best Party Cities In Ireland
With its renowned nightlife, Ireland attracts people from all over the world to their cosy traditional pubs, modern nightclubs and annual music festivals. Continuing with our Top Party Cities In Europe series, today we will be focusing on the best party cities in Ireland.
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How Boston College’s oral history of the Troubles fell victim to an international murder investigati
Anthony McIntyre made one thing clear: The project had to remain absolutely secret. If Boston College wanted him to interview former members of the Irish Republican Army, he needed that guarantee. They would be talking about dangerous things—bombings, shootings, and murder.
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Rare 'goat-sheep' born on Irish farm
A rare, hybrid animal that is part goat and part sheep has been born on a farm in the Republic of Ireland. The animal, referred to as a geep, was born about two weeks ago on Paddy Murphy's farm in County Kildare. The unexpected arrival is thought to be the result of mating between a goat and one of the sheep farmer's Cheviot ewes.
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Sinn Fein leader quizzed over 1972 murder
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams continues to be questioned by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville. Mr Adams has spent the night in custody after going to Antrim police station, where he was arrested.
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That Story About Irish Babies Buried in a Septic Tank Was Shocking. It Also Wasn't Entirely True.
The headlines out of Ireland reverberated around the world, and how could they not? As reports had it, over several decades nearly 800 dead babies had been secretly dumped in a septic tank at a Roman Catholic maternity home for unwed mothers and their children in Tuam, County Galway. Ireland’s dark past was under the microscope again, and everyone wanted a peek.
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Major Viking site discovery described as ‘mind-blowing’
A tiny County Louth village has been confirmed as home to one of the most important Viking sites in the world. Carbon testing on trenches at a ‘virgin’ site in Annagassan have revealed that the small rural community once housed a Viking winter base, one of only two in Ireland.
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All five Garth Brooks Dublin concerts cancelled
All five Garth Brooks concerts scheduled for Dublin later this month have been cancelled. Concert organiser Aiken Promotions said it made the announcement regarding the Croke Park gigs with “great regret”. “No concerts will take place,” the company said in a statement posted on its website. “Aiken Promotions have exhausted all avenues regarding the staging of this event.”
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Dana White's pre-UFC Fight Night Dublin media scrum
DUBLIN – Dana White was in high spirits following one of the more memorable weigh-ins in combat sports history, and he spent more than an hour with reporters at The O2 in Dublin.
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Ebola virus ruled out for patient in Dublin hospital
A Dublin hospital had restricted access to the patient as they investigated Ebola as a possibility – they have now cleared him.
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Wedding Gallery
Irish wedding photos by the best Dublin Wedding Photographers. Ian Mitchinson - an internationally awarded wedding photographer based in Ireland.
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Ireland closing a tax loophole that saved billions for Apple, Google, and Facebook
Over the last decade many of the biggest tech companies in the world have opened headquarters in Ireland. Companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and many more were no doubt drawn by the smart programming talent and availability of awesome pubs.
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No job because of Irish 'alcoholism'
A teacher from the Republic of Ireland has been turned down for a job in South Korea due to the "alcoholism nature" of Irish people. Katie Mulrennan, from County Kerry, had applied for a teaching job in Seoul. She was told by an agency that their client did not hire Irish people due to their perceived drinking habits.
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Gerry Adams, and the burden of the living
Adams could easily have been a martyr. Instead he chose peace.
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St. Patrick's Day Tradition Made in U.S., not Ireland
St. Patrick's Day began in Ireland as a serious religious event, but Irish immigrants in the U.S. helped transform it into a celebration of Irish culture that is now marked everywhere from Tokyo to Toronto.
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Elvis Costello Penning Memoir 'Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink'
The man who penned "Everyday I Write the Book" has officially penned one himself. Elvis Costello's "unconventional but indelible memoir" Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink will arrive on October 13th.
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Death penalty for selling horses outside Dublin to be repealed - plus some other outdated laws
Laws stating the Queen is the ruler of Ireland and that anyone selling horses outside greater Dublin shall be put to death are to be repealed, the Irish government has announced. The ancient orders and proclamations remain on the Irish statute books and are being targeted in an epic clear-out of bizarre and obsolete legislation pre-dating independence. It is the largest repeal of outdated laws carried out in any country.
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Lusitania: The epic battle over its biggest mystery
Gregg Bemis, owner of the salvage rights to the Lusitania, wants to solve the mystery of why it sank so quickly. He may not get the chance.
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Vatican says Ireland gay marriage vote is 'defeat for humanity'
Vatican diplomat seen as second only to the pope insists Saturday’s referendum result shows ‘the church must strengthen its commitment to evangelisation’
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Ireland’s media silenced over MP’s speech about Denis O’Brien
Injunction prevents newspapers and radio stations from reporting claims made in Ireland’s parliament about media owner’s banking affairs
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