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Here’s a new interactive photo designed to show you, at a glance, what the ancient Irish sport of hurling is about, as played by a home team. You might want to put your helmet on.

Philly’s hurling club took to the field at the city’s Northeast High School to refine their skills and get ready for a summer full of Ireland’s traditional sport.

The peace process has brought a measure of calm to Northern Ireland, but the Gloucester County Ancient Order of Hibernians pauses to remember 10 men who played such a critical role in a more turbulent time.

What’s that little pouch called? And the funny hat? And where can you see the area’s best bagpipe bands this summer? Check out our new interactive app.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 in Swedesburg is hosting a “Celtic Salute” on Saturday in honor of Plymouth Township Officer Brad Fox. Be there.

The former Philadelphia auxiliary bishop and St. Patrick’s Day parade chaplain has passed away. We interviewed this well-known pillar of the Philadelphia Irish community in June 2010, after his installation. We re-publish that interview today, and we share some of our favorite photos of this humble and gracious man.

Irish-American artist Chuck Connelly has memorialized the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Now, he’s just hoping his masterwork will find a home.

Local Irish gave the late Margaret Thatcher a fitting sendoff at the Red Rooster Inn in the Northeast. Call it a “fake wake.” We were there. Photos and video.