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To add an Irish touch to your Christmas Day, share these Irish blessings and learn how to say 'Happy Christmas' in Irish.

Nollaig Shona Dhuit! Irish Christmas blessings to share with friends and family ↗

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The recording of The Pogues' first-ever live performance of "Fairytale of New York" in 1987 has "even more spirit and spunk" than the studio version.

LISTEN: The Pogues release version of first time they played "Fairytale Of New York" live ↗

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians warns that suspending the Diversity Visa Program will effectively end the last legal route for ordinary Irish citizens to move to America.

Ancient Order of Hibernians slams the sudden shutdown of a crucial Irish visa path ↗

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There are a number of Christmas traditions unique to Ireland that are still followed today. Many Irish Christmas customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being suppressed, and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times.

Ancient Christmas traditions that are still followed in Ireland ↗

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Cliffs of Moher, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, and Dublin city! We all know the largest and biggest tourist attractions but what about the number twos? Some of the best-known destinations have serious competition. Deanna O'Connor shares some of Ireland's best-kept secrets, the lesser-known top destinations.

Second best? Some lesser-known top destinations in Ireland ↗

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The music world is mourning the loss of "Driving Home for Christmas" singer, Chris Rea, who passed away in the hospital this Monday at the age of 74. His family confirmed the news of his death following a brief illness that took the life of the celebrated singer and songwriter.

"Driving Home for Christmas" singer Chris Rea dies at age 74 after a short illness ↗

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An Irish woman who has been detained in US ICE facilities for five months has been freed and is back with her family in Missouri.

"It was dirty and full of bugs" Irish woman held by ICE tells of horrific conditions after being freed ↗

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The Newgrange Winter Solstice livestream returns for 2025, letting viewers around the world witness the phenomenon from their homes. How to watch Winter Solstice 2025? Where to watch Winter Solstice 2025? What is Newgrange? Where is Newgrange?

TUNE IN: Newgrange's Winter Solstice light show to be livestreamed today! ↗

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