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News in pictures: Thursday March 20, 2025

The Times/The Sunday Times 20 Mar 2025
Two miniature pigs, Brad Pigg and Gordon Hamsey, train for racing season at Monk Park Farm near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES GLOSSOP ... Royal Mail’s new collection of first-class stamps celebrates British and Irish folklore ... DTEK ... UK ... .
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Chilling new folk horror from acclaimed writer-director Aislinn Clarke

RTE 19 Mar 2025
Rooted in ancient Irish folklore and steeped in a menacing atmosphere, FRÉWAKA tells a haunting story of isolation, superstition, and the terrifying grip of the past ... in Irish cinemas on April 25th.
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‘This is so weird and disgusting’: Viral video reignites debate over groping statues for ‘luck’

The Daily Dot 19 Mar 2025
Molly Malone is a figure in Irish culture. It’s unclear as to whether or not she existed in real life, but she’s been the subject of songs, stories, and Irish folklore for decades ... “An Irish woman has ...
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Why you might get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day — and where the tradition comes from

Daily Advertiser 17 Mar 2025
Patrick’s Day pinching tradition are rooted in folklore, superstition and a little playful mischief ... to the Irish ... In earlier centuries, Irish folklore warned that anyone who wasn’t wearing green on St.
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The look of the Irish: a ‘green wave’ takes over pop culture and fashion

AOL 17 Mar 2025
Last year Murphy became the first Irish-born man to win the best actor Oscar ... Rocha, whose bow- and pearl-adorned designs sparked a wider coquette aesthetic has referenced everything from Irish folklore to wakes.
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READY, FIRE, AIM: Considering the Legend of St. Patrick

Pagosa Daily Post 17 Mar 2025
Patrick giving a lesson in Christian precepts to three Irish kings ... We provide Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, genuine Irish History, Heritage, Culture, Folklore, Magic and Spirituality, all taught by native Irish Educators.
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What food did the real St Patrick eat? Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats ...

Alternet 16 Mar 2025
He is the patron saint of Ireland and in later biographies, legend and folklore, he is depicted as almost single-handedly converting the Irish to Christianity, and breaking the power of the druids.
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Irish lass in NYC goes viral on TikTok for explaining culture and language of Ireland: ...

New York Post 16 Mar 2025
Her lessons on Irish language and culture have become as popular as green beer on St ... **Aoife** (EE-fa) – Meaning “beauty” or “radiance,” this name is associated with a legendary warrior princess in Irish folklore.
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day? Where to join in the fun in Michigan

The Monroe News 16 Mar 2025
In Irish folklore, they were described as mischievous and elusive for a love of gold, "often leading people on wild goose chases in search of their treasure," History Cooperative said ... has the highest Irish population?.
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Calls to elevate statue of Irish folklore figure Molly Malone to stop punters groping her ...

The Daily Mail 13 Mar 2025
Calls have been made to elevate a statue of Irish folklore figure Molly Malone to stop people groping her breasts ... Calls have been made to elevate a statue of Irish folklore figure Molly Malone ...
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Why is Donald Trump so impressed by JD Vance's green socks? Know the significance of green on St Patrick's day

The Times of India 13 Mar 2025
Patrick's Day stems from its association with Irish nationalism, the shamrock, and the 'Emerald Isle' nickname for Ireland, as well as a folklore belief that wearing green makes you invisible to ...
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Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub closes after 14 years in West Hollywood

San Gabriel Valley Tribune 13 Mar 2025
The restaurant’s alcohol offerings once featured 45 whiskeys, a rare Magners Irish Cider on tap and served beer flights in mini-Mason jars that were a callback to the folklore inspiration behind the Irish pub.
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On the ‘bad side’ of this Pa. cemetery, a banshee screams

Penn Live 12 Mar 2025
For those unfamiliar, the banshee is a terrifying figure from Irish folklore believed to be a death omen ... If calling for a family member she loves, “Irish Wonders” explains, the cry of the Banshee is soft and welcoming.
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Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons

The Jakarta Post 12 Mar 2025
Before graduating, the Irish Embassy reached out again, inviting her to design several more batik pieces ... Vania began by researching Irish culture and she was immediately drawn to its rich folklore.
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Tinderbox reveals details of “cutting edge” Incubate Festival

British Theatre Guide 12 Mar 2025
Published. 12 March 2025. Reporter. Michael Quinn Share ... McEvoy will also give a first outing for his The Fallen, a “dance monologue embodying the loss of Irish culture and longing for the forgotten, steeped in metaphor and folklore” ... It adds ... .
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