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Iranian mum found dead in Galway had come to Ireland hoping for a better life
Galway
An Iranian mother of two who fled Tehran for a better life in Ireland has been named locally as Masuma Sohrabi after she was found dead with catastrophic neck injuries in Galway.
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Mum found dead with throat cut in Galway had previously raised concerns about suspect
Galway
Exclusive - A murder investigation is set to be launched after an Iranian mum of two was found dead with catastrophic neck injuries in Galway.
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Small European country could join EU after huge U-turn
European Union
Iceland is set to hold a referendum on restarting talks to join the EU, with Ireland saying the move would be a 'big moment'.
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Irishman baffled to discover his name isn't accepted on Irish airline
Irish language
Oisín Moran posted his annoyance on X, formerly Twitter, after attempting to book a flight with the Irish airline, only for the online booking system to refuse to accept his name
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Learning Irish has become the coolest trend abroad with language classes booming
Irish language
Global interest in Irish culture is driving a surge in demand for Irish language classes, with students of all ages and backgrounds signing up worldwide.
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In pictures: President Catherine Connolly visits Irish language school in Dublin
Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly, who learned Irish as an adult, said Gaelscoil Inse Choir was an exemplary school
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Manchan Magan married partner in hospital weeks before death aged 55
Funerals
Manchan Magan married his long-time partner Aisling Rogerson in hospital weeks before passing away aged 55 from terminal prostate cancer.
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Multi-millionaire superstar Enya’s recluse life in castle with cats as she turns her back on love
Entertainment
Enya has never toured, never married, and never cared about flaunting her wealth or becoming a popstar.
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'Pure class'- Oxford English Dictionary adds number of Irish words in latest edition
Irish language
From spice bag to blaa, a number of Irish words have been selected to be a part of the Oxford English Dictionary - isn't that class
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'After not speaking Irish for 10 years, Kneecap inspired me to take up the teanga'
Irish language
Ciara O'Loughlin on why she decided to take up Irish language lessons
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St Patrick's Day: 12 familiar English words you didn't realise came from the Irish language
Irish language
As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced English with everyday words like 'hooligan', 'whiskey' and 'tory'...
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Quiz: How well do you know the Irish language? It's Seachtain na Gaeilge so no better time to find out
Quizzes
Test your knowledge of the cúpla focail by seeing how many answers you can get right in our quiz!
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Over 80% of Irish people tuned into TG4 last year as Kneecap helps surge interest in Gaeilge
TG4
The channel has had its highest audience share (2.2 per cent) since 2009 as the interest in Gaeilge continues to grow.
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'I named my son after his Irish roots – but I can't pronounce it properly'
Irish language
One US mother has been criticised online after a run in with an Irish person made her realise she was unable to pronounce her own son's name
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US languages expert sends Gaelige global after Donegal video goes viral
Irish language
Polyglot Arieh Smith, who has studied 40 languages including Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and Spanish, visited Falcarragh in the Gaeltacht last month
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Award winning Kneecap film will be available to stream soon
Films
The film follows the real-life story of Irish native-speaking rap group Kneecap and how the Belfast trio became unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue
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Barry Keoghan criticised over 'offensive' Irish mistake - but fans rush to his defense
Barry Keoghan
The Saltburn star found himself in hot water with some Irish speakers while others agreed with his wording
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'If the Irish language is alive, it’s in a coma in the corner of an ICU ward'
Irish language
'But there are reasons for optimism, I recently went to the cinema to watch the Kneecap film'
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Mispronounced words that make perfect sense to everyone who grew up in Dublin
Dublin
'Shar'dn went to the chipper and got cur'dy chips'
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Cork man living in America only speaks Irish to his three children
Irish language
'I speak Irish every single day and only speak Irish to my three children. My wife, Kathy, is American and understands a fair amount'
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Late Late Show: Irish-speaking rap group Kneecap take moment to highlight 'genocide' in Palestine
Late Late Show
There was a strong reaction on social media
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This popular Irish name is the most mispronounced all over the world
Irish language
While people in Ireland pronounce Irish names every day - some can be quite difficult for those who don't know how the Irish language works
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RTE to spend €80,000 dubbing Peppa Pig and Thomas and Friends in Irish
RTE
The national broadcaster is hoping to have two seasons of the children's favourites ready for TV screens by August
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Meet the new TG4 weather presenters as dynamic duo joins channel
TG4
'I would have grown up watching TG4 at home all the time, so this is a full circle moment'
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