Fifty facts about the Easter Rising, from the 400 British troops caught off guard to the executions that changed public feeling overnight.

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Hundreds of famine emigrants deserted the US Army to fight for Mexico under a green banner, and fifty of them went to the gallows for it.

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The dispossessed Armagh gentleman turned highwayman ran a private kingdom across three counties until a blunderbuss ended it in 1681.

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Bridget Sullivan was washing windows a few feet from where Andrew and Abby Borden were killed, and her account became the spine of the trial of the century.

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A look at the manuscripts, edits, and final version of Brendan Behan's "Confession of an Irish Rebel" that are housed in the American Irish Historical Society’s collections.

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Interesting facts about the famous Joyce family name and its coat of arms.

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In 1901, Jean Farrell's great-aunt Cissie, 21, ran away from home in Ballacolla, Co Laois - her mysterious disappearance is an Irish immigration story.

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No special dinner is complete without roast potatoes, crispy on the outside and floury on the inside - dig in!

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From Sligo to Waterford, these sites pay tribute to the Irish and Irish-American lives lost that tragic day.

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The Hudson Valley Irish Fest 2026 will mark both the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Jack B Yeats' painting won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He holds the honor of being Ireland's first medalist at the Olympic Games.

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Each county across Ireland has its own unique story and our bespoke Explore Ireland map will help you discover every corner of the island.

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JFK addressed his Catholic faith and its impact on his decision-making during an address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association on September 12, 1960.

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Planning an autumn trip to Ireland? These beauty spots outrank the famous Cliffs of Moher.

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The Win a Home Galway City draw raised more than €1.5 million for club facilities while also delivering a €25,000 donation to COPE Galwa

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As Germany marks the feast day of St. Disibod on September 8, winemakers along the Nahe River still trace their craft back to a 7th-century missionary from Ireland.

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Hansberry, the longtime manager of the Grand Café in Morristown, will serve as Parade Starter for the 2027 St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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A new study wants to hear from members of the Irish Diaspora across the New York metropolitan area, and IrishCentral readers can win a trip to Ireland just for filling out a short survey.

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The governing body for association football in Ireland has rescinded its letter of support for Gianni Infantino.

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Ireland’s culinary identity is rooted in ingredients shaped by heritage, landscapes and generations of quiet expertise.

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There is "shock and sadness" after a Donegal GAA All-Star was killed in a road traffic collision in Co Cavan on Monday.

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Where Hollywood meets the Wild Atlantic Way! New study explores the most popular counties for filmmaking.

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Forced to compete under the Union Jack at the 1906 Athens Games, long jumper Peter O'Connor climbed the podium's flagpole to unveil an Irish flag of his own.

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Irish immigrants and their offspring have dug as deep as skyscrapers are high.

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A study has revealed the most searched-for Irish movies in the U.S. ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

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From Murphy to O'Connor - these Irish surnames are now popular across the United States.

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A viral compilation of Irish dance mishaps reminds us that every perfectly timed performance starts with plenty of slips, trips, and laughter.

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This Irish boys’ name is so popular that we almost forgot it’s native to our shores. It’s the anglicized version, so it’s no wonder that it’s gone international.

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Renowned actor Peter O'Toole - who had a deep affinity for his Irish roots - was born on August 2, 1932.

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/peter-otoole

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Aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten-Brown crash-landed in a Connemara bog on June 15, 1919. 

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/alcock-brown-first-transatlantic-flight-ireland

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