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Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor attends a press event during the Budapest Spring Festival at a hotel in Budapest, Hungary, on April 22, 2015. On June 24, 2016, she took to Facebook to rejoice in Britain's decision to leave the EU, and to deny rumors she was going to commit suicide. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Sinead O’Connor, Irish singer, denies suicide rumors, revels in Brexit decision

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Notre Dame returns to its roots with ‘faith and reason’ center in Ireland

By Tonia Borsellino - Catholic News Agency

Donald Trump is set to visit properties he owns in Scotland, from where his mother emigrated to the U.S. in the 1930s, but local activists plan to give him the cold shoulder over his controversial immigration stances. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump set for chilly reception on visit to Scotland, Ireland

By Dominic Hinde - Special to The Washington Times

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Irish independence centennial to be celebrated at Kennedy Center’s ‘Ireland 100’

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

Illustration on the booming Irish economy by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Ireland moves from austerity to prosperity

By Cal Thomas

Thousands of soldiers march through the streets of Dublin, Ireland, Sunday, March 27, 2016. Thousands of soldiers marched solemnly Sunday through the crowded streets of Dublin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ireland's Easter Rising against Britain, a fateful rebellion that reduced parts of the capital to ruins and inspired the country's eventual independence. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Ireland recalls 1916 Easter Rising against British rule

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK - Associated Press

Power of Prayer: The prayer of Saint Patrick

By Tim Muldoon

Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

BRUCE FEIN: Extraterritorial law enforcement: Be careful what you wish for

By Bruce Fein

FILE - In this March 9, 2004 file photo, actress Maureen O'Hara poses for a photo in the Bel Air Estates area of Los Angeles. O'Hara,who appeared in such classic films as &quot;The Quiet Man” and How Green Was My Valley,&quot; has died. Her manager says O’Hara died in her sleep Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at her home in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Maureen O’Hara, spirited movie star, dies at 95

By Robert Jablon - Associated Press

A screen capture from a pro-abortion commercial on behalf of the repeal of Ireland's 8th Amendment, outlawing abortion.

W. SCOTT LAMB: Liam Neeson voices pro-abortion commercial for repealing of Ireland’s 8th Amendment

By W. Scott Lamb

Newly released emails from the conservative group Citizens United show that the business of Hillary Clinton's State Department and the business of former President Bill Clinton were often intertwined. (Associated Press)

Bill Clinton scored paid speeches while Hillary Clinton made official State Department visits

By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times

A man holds his head during a memorial service for six Irish students at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. The six Irish students died when a balcony collapsed during a party in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)

Mass held for victims of Berkeley balcony tragedy

By Lisa Leff and Olga R. Rodriguez - Associated Press

Celtic Woman is bringing its Celtic instruments and high-energy take on traditional Irish music to the Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, this Saturday evening. (Photographs by David Conger)

Celtic Woman embarks on major production for 10th anniversary

By Emily Cary — Special to The Washington Times

Neil Sands of the Irish Network Bay Area places a flag of Ireland over wreaths at the Library Gardens apartment complex in Berkeley, Calif., Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Berkeley police say several people are dead and others injured after a balcony fell shortly before 1 a.m., near the University of California, Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

6 balcony collapse victims in Berkeley mourned; probe underway

By Kristin J. Bender and Martha Mendoza - Associated Press