According to Ravensgard.org, potatoes began appearing in Irish soup at the beginning of the 18th century; they were used as a thickening agent to widen the average Irishman’s diet.

Larry Mullen Jr., drummer for the Irish rock band U2, gave $100,000, but most Irish donors gave small amounts. Many also posted comments on the relief fund website. “It’s only fair,” said one.

Kilkenny County Council has granted planning permission for a significant hotel development at the corner of Pennyfeather Lane and Pudding Lane in Kilkenny City centre. The approved scheme by Penny ...

The BoyleSports Irish EBF Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap at 3:50 is particularly tough to sort. Royal Entry has been getting away with slow starts to a point of late, but they might become more of ...

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