Despite being multiple generations removed from Ireland, many Irish Americans still identify as Irish. Diaspora is defined as the dispersion of any people from their original homeland.

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The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history. The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD ...

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Gaelscoileanna are over-subscribed, and it’s a government failing that more children aren’t getting the chance to be educated in Irish Misha Yerhidze and his mother ended up in Baile an ...

The UK government is set to repeal a 300-year-old ban on languages other than English being used in court proceedings, paving the way for Irish to be spoken officially. Provision to repeal the ...

The Irish language is set to be used in court in Northern Ireland due to the repeal of a law that is almost 300 years old. A proposal to allow the use of Irish in court was contained in the New ...

If you’re in the market for the best Irish whiskey you can find, there are some factors to consider. The best known expressions are inexpensive blends, and while these are fine there are much ...

Irish leaders will skip St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S. this year to protest President Donald Trump calling for the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. St. Patrick’s Day ...

A review into the use of DNA evidence by applicants seeking to secure Irish passports is under way. The Government is drawing up a policy on how this would work. The Department of Foreign Affairs ...

Applications for Irish citizenship from Britain hit a post-Brexit high last year as a growing number of workers and pensioners tried to gain “backdoor” access into the EU. The increase comes ...