Why is Notre Dame Irish? Ireland game, mascot name, explained

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play the first game of the 2023 college football season in Week 0, renewing a rivalry with the Navy Midshipmen. More importan
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are playing in Ireland in Week 0, but why exactly is the Catholic university tied to the European country?

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Notre Dame football nearly abandoned 'Fighting Irish' a century ago

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Picks First Female Leprechaun, 52% OFF

Irish kickers using foot skills honed for generations to target football scholarships at US colleges

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Picks First Female Leprechaun, 52% OFF

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish leprechaun mascot voted one of most 'offensive' in US sports

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