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

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/travel-tips/911-memorials-ireland

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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.

https://www.irishcentral.com/events/hudson-valley-irish-fest-2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/best-of-ireland/keem-bay-autumn-escape

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

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/food-drink/dining-ireland-irish-cuisine

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

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/best-of-ireland/top-filming-hotspots

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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.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/sandhogs-irish-new-yorks-subway

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

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/irish-movies-st-patricks-day

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

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/genealogy/popular-irish-surnames-america

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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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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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Irish chef Zack Gallagher reminisces about his childhood while he picks blackberries with his daughter and divulges his luscious blackberry Madiera pie recipe.

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Irish man Steven Curtis leads an epic singsong of The Rattlin Bog atop the world famous Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Maureen O'Hara put on a "cheerful Irish act" when she was at John Wayne's bedside in his final days in June 1979.

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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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In this archive footage from the show "Newsbeat", reporter Cathal O’Shannon speaks with gravedigger Paudge who has worked for 56 years in the job.

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Chef Shane Smith's chequered showstopper trades traditional pink sponge for real Irish strawberries and a homemade fruit purée.

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