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Meet the gay Irish icons who shaped literature, revolution and pride
From Oscar Wilde to Senator David Norris, gay and bisexual Irish figures helped drag the nation from Victorian law toward a world first for marriage equality.
Tourism industry to examine visitor numbers and spending
Ireland welcomed 3.9 million overseas visitors in the first seven months of 2026, a 13% increase on the same period last year, but tourism spending has yet to surpass 2024 levels, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Connemara named in Europe's top 10 active coolcation destinations
New research places Connemara among Europe's best destinations for an active coolcation, with trail density outperforming two Alpine national parks.
Hudson Valley Irish Fest to honor Irish American 9/11 FDNY hero this month
The Hudson Valley Irish Fest 2026 will mark both the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
"SNL" finally makes a funny 'Irish' sketch - with the help of Paul Mescal
With its "Irish Americans" sketch, "SNL" is finally in on the "Irish" jokes.
Irish diaspora: What country has the most people of Irish heritage?
There is between 50 million and 80 million people worldwide that claim ‘some sort of Irish ancestry’ with as many as 33,000,000 Irish-Americans Stateside.
Reviving romance: the magic of matchmaking in County Clare
Lisdoonvarna’s timeless matchmaking festival blends old-world charm, a magic "Lucky Love Book", and vibrant craic to spark connections across generations.
GAA fans finally get their own Football Manager
Loophead Labs has launched a free Steam demo for Irish Sport Manager, a new simulation covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and ladies' football in a single save.
Get shucking! September marks the start of Oyster season in Ireland!
As the native oysters of Ireland come back into season, September heralds a fresh wave of briny delights, from wild Galway flats to Atlantic-kissed farms.
Kennedy Summer School confronts Trump era, Irish tax windfall and online threats
The three-day Kennedy Summer School in County Wexford brought together economists, journalists and political figures to debate Ireland's future and America's direction under Donald Trump.
Old hand-colored photos of Ireland’s heritage sites give glimpse into past
There is a timeless quality to Ireland that attracts visitors from all over the world as these vintage photos from Ireland's heritage sites show.
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