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If someone asked you out of the blue, what would you say?
Their Ireland is the Ireland their ancestors left, often untouched by the changes that have taken place since then, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
Melanie Phillips tried to use history to delegitimise the nationalist aspirations of Sinn Féin and the Scottish Nationalist Party, writes Caoimhin De Barra.
Michelle Marie says she received “eight hours of nonstop hate”.
Gary Breen admits getting ‘very emotional’ right before Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign and says he sees a similar togetherness in the current squad.
Sean Moncrieff’s new book is about the Irish Paradox.
A host of ex-Ireland internationals have been asked about their upbringings.
You won’t find any little green men here.
The Sayers family were Protestant Cromwellian landed genrty whose descendent ended up being one of the most famous storytellers in Europe, speaking the Irish language.
Both my parents are Irish, I live in Ireland and I hold an Irish passport. But that wasn’t enough when I was called interview for America’s coveted ‘greencard lottery’, writes Stephen Collins.
As I watched the St Patrick’s Day parade march down New York’s Fifth Avenue, the true meaning of our national holiday struck me. And it made me realise many of us fail to understand what March 17 actually represents for our small nation, writes Paul Allen.
The new international manager-in-waiting talks playing Gaelic football, captaining Northern Ireland and managing Celtic.
Survey from Irish International Business Network shows that companies with a strong Irish identity appeal most to potential clients.
The former Everton and Sunderland player, who turned down the chance to represent England, talks about his strong sense of Irishness.
These things will make you realise how fast the years have flown by.
Ireland is a pretty unique place for small businesses, all things considered.
We think it is and here’s why.
Our capacity for putting up with ‘charismatic’ cowboys is no longer a bad national joke – it’s our national downfall.
Free open online course allows students here – and abroad – to explore Irish identity.
Far and away (geddit?!) the best 24 hours you can have in Ireland…
Michael D Higgins says it is a time to reflect on our shared past, celebrate Ireland’s unique culture and heritage, and show our gratitude to all those who have been of assistance to Irish people at home and abroad.
Italia 90, pub etiquette, tracksuit bottoms… here’s what our American friends think of us.
When to mention the weather? How to end a phone conversation? It’s all here…
Raising a child between two cultures is never easy – especially when you’re halfway round the world, writes Paul Garrigan.
The singing of Amhrán na bhFiann can be a powerful moment – or it can be embarrassing, writes Gerry Smyth. What are national anthems really for?
From funerals, to wooden spoons, to flat 7UP. You know you’re Irish when…
There was anger when Katie Taylor was ‘claimed’ as British – but such a reaction exposes our insecurity, writes Aaron McKenna.
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar also said that stickers indicating that a driver was Irish were “inherently racist”.
Have you seen those green lights on the roofs of taxis? TheJournal.ie investigation indicates some are being used to signal to the public – and to other drivers – that the vehicles are being driven by Irish nationals.
Ireland has a heritage that is the envy of the world, writes Jillian Godsil. We should remember that when building our future.
Clothes depicting Irish people as drunks damage our image abroad, a councillor has said. So what do you think?
A Fine Gael councillor has called on the fashion retailer to withdraw items with the “damaging” stereotype.
Remember when Micheál Martin had a go at Chinese? What about when the roles are reversed?
Englishwoman Sarah Franklin had heard the classic Pogues song many times – but she had never truly experienced its magic until she saw it performed by a club full of emotional Irish people at Christmas.
The portraits of 250 Irish people – both famous and not famous – will be exhibited in Dublin Airport for a year.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore announces new scheme at Global Irish Economic Forum as Taoiseach Enda Kenny speaks of “new age” lying ahead for Ireland.
Change is in our power – and a truly better Ireland will only come if we all get stuck in, writes Yvonne McKenna.
Quids in if you’re Colin Farrell. Or Bono, apparently.