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Notre Dame should fire the leprechaun and end the elf’s reign

Niall O'Dowd — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:17:00 -0400

Let’s face it, the fighting Irish leprechaun hardly reflects well on the Irish no more than the dreadful term “Redskins” reflected on American Indians.

Currach unites Belfast group

Kate Kearns — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:22:26 -0400

Niamh Scullion talks about unity in Northern Ireland.

WATCH: Irish music group honors 9/11 anniversary with stirring performance

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:10:06 -0400

Ardú, an award-winning vocal music group from Ireland, has released a new version of "The Phoenix" ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

How to choose which Irish instrument to learn how to play

Dave Molloy — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

From the guitar to the bodhrán, here are the pros and cons of learning how to play different Irish instruments!

The history and the craft of Mucros Weavers in the heart of Kerry

In partnership with: — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Mucros Weavers have designed contemporary and traditional styles for over thirty years in Muckross House, a nineteenth-century Victorian mansion in Killarney National Park.

Opinion: Dublin after dark getting worse

John Spain — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 03:06:15 -0400

Dublin city center after dark is turning into a place that can be uncomfortable, scary, even dangerous, no matter what the stats say.

Irish arts and artists are thriving worldwide

Cahir O'Doherty — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:49:49 -0400

From Sally Rooney's newest novel, Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell filming together again - Irish arts are thriving.

Resources to help you learn and understand the Irish language

Michael Dorgan — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

We have compiled a list of easy ways you can learn Ireland's official language, Gaeilge, and some of the measures you can use to integrate the language into your life!

Best songs of the 1916 Easter Rising

IrishCentral Staff — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Stirring historic songs written in honor of the people involved in the events 1916 Easter Rising events.

How Eamon de Valera got involved with Michael Collins' tombstone

Kathleen Hegarty-Thorne — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:30:00 -0400

Why would the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland get himself involved in such minutiae in 1939 on the brink of World War II?

Foster care and its roots in ancient, mythological Ireland

Ali Isaac — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:20:00 -0400

In ancient times, fosterage played an important role in Irish society, but the process was governed by strict and complex rules as specified in the Brehon Laws.

Closure of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum is a scandal beyond belief

Cahir O'Doherty — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:17:10 -0400

"It is time for the Irish and their descendants too to step forward to protect their own origin story and with that their understanding of themselves."

Robert F. Kennedy’s convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan wins parole hearing

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:55:15 -0400

The parole decision will now move to a review process before Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted assassin of Irish American politician Robert F. Kennedy, can walk free.

Irish language Great Hunger film "Arracht" to get the Hollywood treatment

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:54:12 -0400

The Irish language film "Arracht" has been optioned by an Oscar-winning producer Greg Shapiro and his Kingsgate Films to get remade in English in the US.

On This Day: One-fifth of Ireland attends Michael Collins's funeral in Dublin

Frances Mulraney — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

An estimated 500,000 people lined the streets of Dublin on August 28,1922 to pay their respects to Irish revolutionary hero Michael Collins.

Faith & Begorra: The handcrafted Celtic jewelry with an ancient story

In partnership with: — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:36:46 -0400

The Irish store in Denville, New Jersey shares the history behind their most popular sellers including The Celtic Jewelry Studio collection.

At the (Irish) movies with Jack

Tom Deignan — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:05:22 -0400

Matt Damon recently recalled a fascinating Jack Nicholson moment from filming The Departed - what would Nicholson say about these Irish movies?

Lockdown love/hate in Sharon Horgan's "Together"

Cahir O'Doherty — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:23:05 -0400

The power of Together, starring Sharon Horgan and James McAvoy, is in its giving a terrifying and global pandemic a human scale.

AOH to present Freedom for All Ireland grants on Saturday

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:34:07 -0400

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will present the 15 FFAI grants during a live webinar hosted from Ardoyne in Belfast on August 28.

Luke Kelly of The Dubliners most popular songs

IrishCentral Staff — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Luke Kelly, Irish singer and folk musician of The Dubliners, was one of Ireland's most beloved singers.

Chicago's Patrick McFarland, one of the greatest fighters who never got a shot at a World Title

CJ Clancy — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:49:50 -0400

"Packie is one of the rare success stories of boxing in the early 20th century."

Legend of the Claddagh Ring at 26 Shop Street, Galway City

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:40:36 -0400

Visit Legend of the Claddagh Ring, a visitor center in Galway City, and watch master jewelry makers create the authentic Claddagh Ring.

Gaelic Storm take center stage at the Great Irish Fair 2021

In partnership with: — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:31:00 -0400

IrishCentral caught up with Gaelic Storm after a year like no other to discuss the highs and lows and what it means to headline the 40th Annual Great Irish Fair at Coney Island, New York.

“Mission complete” for Irish Defence Forces' emergency evacuation in Kabul

Kerry O'Shea — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:51:23 -0400

Ireland's Minister for Defence Simon Coveney today said that civilian evacuation operations at Kabul Airport have "effectively closed now."

$4 for a bathroom visit! Luxury toilets set to open in Dublin

Shane O'Brien — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:25:05 -0400

Irish entrepreneur John Nagle plans to bring his "U-Luu" concept to Dublin, where customers will have to fork over €3.50 for a single use of the luxury toilets.

Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson gives Ireland the Matt Damon treatment

Shane O'Brien — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:05:13 -0400

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is holidaying in Ireland with his husband Justin Mikita and has shared snaps of his time in Dalkey, which famously hosted Matt Damon last year.

AOH in "disbelief" following offensive Fighting Irish Leprechaun "media frenzy"

IrishCentral Staff — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:19:14 -0400

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has published a statement in the aftermath of claims that the University of Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish Leprechaun mascot is offensive.

Finish the summer in style with these US based Irish retailers

In partnership with: — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:42:59 -0400

Looking for a present for a loved one or maybe a new outfit for your wardrobe? You will find all of this and much more when you shop at these Irish stores.

COVID live updates: NI confirms changes to its international travel lists

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:47:00 -0400

More than 9.1 million COVID vaccine doses have been administered between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as of today, August 27.

Irish family slam use of dead daughter's image to push anti-vax propaganda

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:48:35 -0400

The family of Nicole Cahill said that she did not die as a result of taking the vaccine and hit out at anti-vaccine campaigners who "splashed" her image "across social media".

Become an Irish pub owner with this bar and house for sale in Skibbereen

Shane O'Brien — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:07:14 -0400

The property contains a fully functioning Irish pub complete with a pool table and dartboard and is on the market for €235,000 ($275,000).

August Irish podcast roundup: Seriously addictive listens

Catherine Devane — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:04:28 -0400

This month we have a mixture of some classic Irish podcasts and some new ones that have hit the airwaves in the last year.

Biden vows to "hunt down" Kabul bombers as 13 American soldiers and 90 Afghans perish

Shane O'Brien — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:21:12 -0400

After the Kabul bombings, President Biden labeled the deceased American service members as "heroes" and described the military as "the backbone of America".

How Ireland's privileged inner circle endure boom and bust

Cahir O'Doherty — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:59:47 -0400

Life is a card game and Ireland's privileged inner circle is holding all the aces.

WATCH: Irish woman falls asleep, wakes up in locked Tipperary pub

IrishCentral Staff — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:39:21 -0400

Irish woman Emma Choptiany shared on TikTok her hilarious experience of falling asleep and getting locked inside her local pub in Tipperary.

Irish American WWII spymaster William J. Donovan who was awarded the US Medal of Honor

IrishCentral Staff — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:52:24 -0400

His story is being told in "Medal of Honor: Wild Bill Donovan," the latest issue of the Association of the United States Army's graphic novel series.

The amazing story behind the Irish ballad “I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen”

Niall O'Dowd — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:07:00 -0400

It is one of the most significant and beloved Irish songs ever written but “I’ll Take You Home Kathleen” is not of Irish origin.

The mass card used in Michael Collins's funeral in 1922

IrishCentral Staff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:32:00 -0400

A grand-nephew of Michael Collins shares the mass card used during the Irish revolutionary hero's funeral on August 28, 1922.

You know you were brought up by Irish parents if…

Eileen Murphy — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:09:00 -0400

Having Irish parents is certainly a unique experience!

Irish evacuation team withdrawn from Afghanistan as violence escalates

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:07:32 -0400

Irish citizens in Afghanistan have officially been advised to avoid traveling to Kabul Airport after fatal explosions in the area have been confirmed.

Irish swimmer takes Ireland's first gold at 2020 Paralympic Games

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:30:18 -0400

Irish swimmer Ellen Keane became the 67th Irish Paralympic gold medalist in history after a barnstorming performance in the SB8 100m breaststroke final.

Notre Dame defends "offensive" Fighting Irish Leprechaun mascot

IrishCentral Staff — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:36:53 -0400

Notre Dame says their Fighting Irish Leprechaun mascots, voted as "offensive" in a recent survey, "stand as celebratory representations of a genuine Irish heritage."

WATCH: Niall Horan's hilarious opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:49:40 -0400

Irish musician Niall Horan dispelled a few American myths about Ireland during a hilarious stint as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the US on Tuesday night.

Competition: Win a hotel stay and weekend pass to Pittsburgh Irish Festival 2021

In partnership with: — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:39:00 -0400

Enter our giveaway and be in a chance of winning a weekend pass to the Pittsburgh Irish Festival and a two night stay at the Courtyard Marriott Pittsburgh Waterfront.

Grieving husband whose wife died with COVID in Derry urges people to get vaccine

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:29:31 -0400

Josh Willis paid an emotional tribute to his wife Samantha, 35, who died last week in the intensive care unit of Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry shortly after giving birth to their fourth child.

Biden's Bad Days - US President needs to clean up Afghanistan mess quickly

Irish Voice Editorial — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:34:15 -0400

Facing a dip in his approval ratings, President Joe Biden must now square up and face his responsibilities.

WATCH: Peter O’Toole describe what being Irish means in the most beautiful way

Shane O'Brien — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:24:25 -0400

"Everything I think of is colored by its history, by its literature, by its people, by its geography," O'Toole told American TV host Charlie Rose in a 1994 interview.

Boru's Damsha collection shines bright with Celtic history and elegance

In partnership with: — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:13:29 -0400

A Celtic knot a symbol for unity and the Irish tradition of dance are married in this Boru jewelry collection.

International Dog Day: Ireland's most famous dog breeds

Ray Cavanaugh — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500

The Irish love dogs, from wolfhounds to terriers! We celebrate man's best friend.

WATCH: Chris O’Dowd and Melissa McCarthy team up again for ‘The Starling’

IrishCentral Staff — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:18:50 -0400

Chris O'Dowd and Melissa McCarthy both star in 'The Starling,' a decade after teaming up in the smash-hit comedy 'Bridesmaids.'