Why is Notre Dame Irish? Ireland game, mascot name, explained
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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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Why is Notre Dame playing Navy in Ireland on college football's opening weekend - Football - Sports - Daily Express US
Why is Notre Dame Irish and not French? - Quora
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Emerald Heritage Why are Notre Dame called “The Fighting Irish”?
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University of Notre Dame in the USA needs to change their nickname and logo according to TV host Max Kellerman
Why is Notre Dame Irish and not French? - Quora
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Why is Notre Dame Irish? Ireland game, mascot name, explained
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Is it time to reconsider Notre Dame's Fighting Irish nickname? : r/CFB
Leprechaun tryouts? Yep! Notre Dame picks Fighting Irish mascots
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Notre Dame defends leprechaun mascot after it was voted fourth-most offensive in college football survey : r/CFB