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Ethiopia’s Abay Alemu Lesa took the 2026 Dublin Marathon by a heart-stopping six seconds, with a record 19,190 runners behind him. irishcentral.com/news/dublin…

Dublin Marathon 2026 winner wins by just six seconds!

The outright winner of the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon has been confirmed, with Abay Alemu Lesa from Ethiopia first over the line.

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A Clare couple is raffling off both of their Wild Atlantic Way homes plus €20,000 in cash, and tickets start at just £4.50. irishcentral.com/dream-homes…

Clare couple raffle off two Wild Atlantic Way homes

Lucy and James Fennelly are putting their two Loop Head Peninsula properties, along with an award-winning Airbnb and €20,000 in cash, into a draw set for December 31. Be in with a chance to own a...

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Five people were taken to hospital after a two-car crash on the N2 in Ardee, and police are now appealing for dash-cam footage. irishcentral.com/news/collis…

Five people rushed to hospital following horror late-night collision

The two-car accident happened on the N2 at Blakestown, Ardee, Co Louth at around 11.40pm on Sunday, October 25.

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From old traditions to familiar places, here are 11 things that no longer exist in Ireland. irishcentral.com/culture/cra…

11 things that no longer exist in Ireland

From wearing the clothes of the dead to Mass, to British soldiers patrolling the streets, how many of these things do you remember? Do you remember these Irish traditions that no longer exist?

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The Irish song "Garryowen" has a controversial history tied to Custer’s campaigns against Native Americans. Discover why it was banned. irishcentral.com/roots/histo…

Why the Limerick drinking song Garryowen will never be played for the Cheyenne

The Irish air that Custer's 7th Cavalry played as a signal to attack was retired for good after an extraordinary act of forgiveness at Washita.

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WATCH: Irish dancers put a creative spin on Vivaldi with this captivating performance. irishcentral.com/culture/pro…

WATCH: Irish dancers take on Vivaldi with creative choreography

Modern Irish dance company Prodijig, created by Alan Kenefick, brings Irish dance to the music of Vivaldi's "Winter." 

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Looking for a bedtime story with Irish magic? Discover legendary Irish myths and folklore to share with your kids. irishcentral.com/roots/irish…

Seven Irish legends to tell your kids as the dark evenings close in

A wailing fairy woman who appears in three forms, four children cursed into swans, and a boy who earned his name by killing a guard dog with a hurl and a sliotar.

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Long before costumes and candy, Samhain was a three night full moon festival when the veil thinned, the fairy folk walked, and every window held a candle for the souls finding their way home. bit.ly/3gBGs5T

The Irish feast of the dead that Rome spent 500 years trying to stamp out

Long before costumes and candy, Samhain was a three night full moon festival when the veil thinned, the fairy folk walked and every window held a candle for the souls finding their way home.

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This rich Guinness porter cake brings classic Irish flavor to a delicious homemade dessert. irishcentral.com/culture/foo…

Delicious Irish Guinness porter cake recipe

This Guinness porter cake has a deep, complex flavor that is perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Long before trick-or-treating took over the night, Irish children spent Halloween peering into the future, and for young girls, that future almost always came down to one question. bit.ly/2PwcXQJ

The traditional matchmaking games Irish girls would play at Halloween

As well as telling ghost stories, playing tricks and hiding from fairies, Irish girls used Halloween to find a husband! Check out these old Irish games played around Halloween, as cataloged by Duchas...

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Thirty years ago, the doors closed on the last of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries, institutions where an estimated 30,000 women were confined from the 1760s onwards after being judged mischievous or scandalous, often while still in their teens. bit.ly/2BFzy88

Ireland’s last Magdalene Laundry closed 30 years ago with 40 women still inside

The Convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity on Dublin’s Sean MacDermott Street shut for good on October 25, 1996, and its oldest resident was 79.

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Enter to win a €500 Cottages Ireland voucher for the perfect Irish getaway. bit.ly/3Un83fB

Escape to these luxury beachside thatched cottages in County Meath

The perfect Irish getaway awaits those seeking authentic luxury and timeless coastal charm in the heart of the Boyne Valley.

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Terence MacSwiney died in a London prison cell on October 25, 1920, after 74 days without food, and his long public dying turned a local arrest into a global indictment of British rule in Ireland. bit.ly/3UGoIea

The Cork mayor who starved himself to death in 1920 to shake an empire

Terence MacSwiney died in a London prison cell on October 25, 1920, after 74 days without food, and his long public dying turned a local arrest into a global indictment of British rule in Ireland.

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Whether you want an unusual Irish name, a popular one, or an Irish name that’s easy to pronounce, you will be able to find one to your taste. bit.ly/4iC0n2e

This traditional Irish name is trending in the UK and it has a lovely meaning

A gorgeous Irish name is trending at the moment and you definitely know someone called this.

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From a childhood fascination with New York to a career on Bank of Ireland's trading floor, Tania Sheikh has built a life around ambition, creativity and connecting people. bit.ly/3ULktOs

Tania Sheikh's Journey from Iraq to Ireland to New York City

A hospital bed in Navan and a box set of "Friends" set Tania Sheikh on the path to New York, where she now helps Irish businesses find their footing. From Iraq to Ireland and on to New York City.

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The Dublin Marathon is here, with thousands of runners lacing up for the annual 42km race. bit.ly/4dVQ9qR

Dublin Marathon 2026: Full list of road closures, Luas, bus and DART changes

From early morning until late evening on Sunday, major road closures will be in place across Dublin city and county.

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What were Ireland’s most popular baby names in 1974? Take a nostalgic look back at the names of the year. irishcentral.com/roots/boy-g…

The most popular boy and girl names in Ireland 1974

A lot has changed over the past five decades in Ireland, including naming trends! Was your name popular in 1974 Ireland?

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An American student made an incredible discovery on a Galway beach, finding a 12th-century Irish brooch. irishcentral.com/news/americ…

When an American student found a 12th century Irish brooch on a Galway Beach

In 2016, McKenna McFadden was walking on the shore of Omey Island off the coast of Co Galway when she stumbled across a treasure from the 12th century.

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From historic castles to stunning churches, discover some of the most beautiful buildings in Ireland. irishcentral.com/travel/best…

Ireland’s most beautiful buildings, from Gothic halls to cliffside lighthouses

From Trinity College and Kylemore Abbey to Fanad Head Lighthouse, these standout structures prove Ireland’s beauty is as architectural as it is scenic.

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WATCH: Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne look back on filming "The Quiet Man" in this rare television interview. irishcentral.com/culture/ent…

WATCH: Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne discuss "Quiet Man" in rare interview

John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, stars of the iconic Irish film "The Quiet Man", discussed one of their more unusual stories from the famous film in a rare TV interview from 1971. 

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