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The ‘Luck of the Irish’ is Real: Residents of Ireland Report More Good Fortune and Lucky Charms

A new poll showed the ‘luck of the Irish’ may be a real thing—with residents of Ireland reporting a greater prevalence of good fortune. The...

Ireland Sets Renewable Record of 70% Energy from Wind

The Emerald Isle is greener than its reputation holds, as it turns out, since more than half of electricity on some days is generated...

Ospreys Breed in Ireland for the First Time in More Than 200 Years

Irish conservationists report that the magnificent osprey has successfully bred in the wilds of the Emerald Isle for the first time in almost 250...

These Homegrown Mushroom Hives Could Save Ireland’s Bees

An Irish designer is hoping to save her island's native bee species by creating special hives grown from mushrooms. Placing on the world Top 20...

Woman Found Religious Peace After Receiving ‘Blessing’ From Deceased Grandfather in Ireland (MOTH Monday)

This theologian may have grown up with a certain amount of skepticism towards Christianity, but an encounter with her deceased grandfather changed her mind.

Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink, Thanks to a VERY Famous Canadian

Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian — a hockey fan on the other side of the pond.

Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink –Thanks to a Very Famous Canadian (GNN podcast)

Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian — a hockey fan on the other...

“Game of Thrones” Helps Rescue Farm With Uncommon Animals in Ireland

While “Game of Thrones” may be about rulers of dragons, this man takes care of much smaller animals – and he is only able...

Ireland is Creating the Largest Grove of Redwoods Outside of California

In an effort to preserve the woodland titans, the Birr Castle Gardens in Ireland will plant the largest patch of redwoods outside of California.
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Will Ireland Plant A Million Trees in One Day?

Beginning at noon on Friday, the Irish people will pick up shovels and seedlings to embark on an initiative which aims to plant a...
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Once Unthinkable, British Queen Will Meet Former IRA Commander in No. Ireland

The Irish Republican Army-linked Sinn Fein party says one of its leaders, Martin McGuinness, will meet Queen Elizabeth II next week, a once-unthinkable symbol...
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Camera Drones Enlisted in Fight Against Badger Cruelty in Ireland

In the UK, the world's second oldest animal welfare organization said it was shocked by the scale of organized badger persecution it has uncovered...
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Northern Ireland People Are the Happiest in the UK

It may come as a surprise to some, but people in Northern Ireland are the happiest in the UK, new data from the Office...
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Ireland GDP Jump is Bright Spot in Euro Zone

Ireland’s economic rebound continued in the second quarter with some of the strongest growth in Europe. Gross Domestic Product jumped 1.6 percent in the...
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Obama Explores His Irish Roots on Visit to Ancestral Ireland

President Obama and the first lady are in Ireland today meeting with leaders and visiting famous sites. Perhaps most excited about the trip are...
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Queen Elizabeth to Make First-ever State Visit to Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II will visit to the Republic of Ireland later this year—the first ruling British monarch to visit the country in a century....
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British PM Apologizes for N.Ireland’s Bloody Sunday

Prime Minister David Cameron apologized on Tuesday for the 1972 killings by British troops of 13 Catholic protesters on Northern Ireland's Bloody Sunday after...
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A Saint Patrick’s Day Message from Ireland: Thank you, America

As a rule, Irishmen only cry at football games. But on a recent walk around New York City, I ended up publicly emoting,...
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Historic Northern Ireland Deal Reached

Building on peace efforts over the last 10 years, Northern Ireland's arch foes have finally agreed to a power-sharing executive governing body for the...

Ireland’s Sinn Fein Votes to Support Policing

"Sinn Fein members have voted to support policing in Northern Ireland for the first time in the party's history, a 'landmark decision' which opens...