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Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is buried. What you need to know.

Support for a new flag for Northern Ireland – and the north of Ireland – shouldn’t necessarily conflict with a desire for ...

The bar stools are populated with a mix of characters that could populate a novel – from the older gentleman nursing a ...

IrishCentral Contributor John Joe McGinley looks at the life of Owen Roe O'Neill, also known as Eoghan Ruadh Ó Néill.

Kilkee is set along a crescent-shaped bay, with its stunning Blue Flag beach and crystal-clear waters making it a favourite for both families and water sports enthusiasts alike. It reads on ...

City Council recently authorized spending up to $10,000 to distribute free Canadian flags as part of the City’s latest response to the ongoing trade war with the United States. “This is a small ...

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Dermot Farrell spoke to members of the press after the death of Pope Francis. People gathered at Dublin's Pro Cathedral shortly after the announcement of the ...

I’m sorry, but I couldn’t give a focal about whether or not there are dual language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central station. I’m bored with the debate over the language, a controversy I ...

The perpetrator is usually someone known to the victim, often an adult child, sibling, carer – or even a spouse. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news ...

The harp symbol was also featured on Irish flags during the 1916 Easter Rising. However, there is a difference between the Irish government harp and the Guinness harp. As Guinness had trademarked ...

Fifteen schools from Section 9 will be competing in girls flag football this season. The Section 9 girls season got underway last week with the regular season culminating on May 20. The Section 9 ...