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The summer that I was pregnant with my son, my daughter had only just turned one. Since she was born, I had read to her books about animals, plants, all the wonders of nature.

or anyone who has worried about the future of the Mac, that scene felt important. This is not the same Immaculate Conception that generations of Cleveland Irish families knew. But it is a new chapter, and one thing was immediately clear: the church is not sitting empty; it is alive.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 AOH History Essay Contest, which was relaunched this year after a long hiatus. The competition invited 11th and 12th grade students to explore the contributions of Irish men and women to the founding of the United States through original historical research and writing.

This week marks the twenty-first anniversary of the Irish Republican Army formally ending its armed campaign. On July 25th, 2005, the IRA issued a statement ending its campaigns, directing its volunteers to dump weapons, and to support the cause of unity by solely peaceful and democratic means. It also committed the organisation to fully put its weapons beyond use to further confidence in the peace process. This initiative followed the 1997 reinstatement of their ceasefire, which facilitated peace talks that led directly to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

Galway County Council has announced that a homecoming celebration for the All-Ireland winning Galway Senior Ladies Football Team will take place at Tuam Stadium on Monday, 3 August. The event will give supporters from across the county the opportunity to celebrate Galway's TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final victory over Kerry at Croke Park