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Dubliner responsible for 1864 Canadian gold rush commemorated (IrishCentral)

By Kayla Hertz Wednesday, July 16, 2014The 150th anniversary of Peter Leech’s massive gold discovery was just celebrated at his burial site. Read more

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Back to my native tongue in Fermanagh (IrishCentral)

By Cormac McConnellWednesday, July 16, 2014Read more

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Old photos of Ireland’s Heritage Sites give glimpse into past (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersWednesday, July 16, 2014There is a timeless quality to Ireland that attracts visitors from all over the world. Read more

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High demand for Irish Barley Craft-Beer (IrishCentral)

By Staff writerWednesday, July 16, 2014Beara Irish Brewing Company launches 2nd KickStarter campaign Read more

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Irish International Immigrant Center Notes (IrishCentral)

By IIICWednesday, July 16, 2014News, events & happenings at the Irish International Immigrant Center, Boston Read more

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Coming Soon to Limerick: The Genealogy Event (IrishCentral)

By Joanne DillonTuesday, July 15, 2014The Genealogy Event will take place in Limerick, 22 – 23 August, at The Strand Hotel. Read more

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Skeletal remains unearthed at light rail construction site in Dublin...

By Sheila LanganThursday, July 17, 2014The remains, believed to be human, were discovered at a Luas expansion site near Trinity College Dublin.Read more

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Canada’s Ireland Park reopens its haunting Great Famine memorial (IrishCentral)

By Kayla HertzThursday, July 17, 2014After years of being closed off, Canada’s Ireland Park on Eireann Quay reopens with Rowan Gillespie sculptures. Read more

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The longest-living person in Irish history celebrated her 112th birthday...

By Sheila LanganThursday, July 17, 2014A native of County Clare, living in Syracuse, NY, a celebration of Kathleen Hayes Snavely's incredible life. Read more

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Mystery of Irish World War II hero solved after 62 years (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterFriday, July 18, 2014US military confirm death of Eugene Smith, whose military plane crashed into a glacier in Alaska. Read more

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Vacation in Ireland in the footsteps of the saints (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By Liam HughesFriday, July 18, 2014From Kildare to Derry the touristic spots associated with some of Ireland's 300 saints. Read more

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Ireland owes Oliver Cromwell an apology, says this Irish author (IrishCentral)

By Cahir O'DohertyFriday, July 18, 2014Have centuries of historical scholarship and eyewitness accounts conspired to mislead us about Cromwell? Read more

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'Danny Boy' turned 100 and experts explain its popularity (VIDEO) (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WritersFriday, July 18, 2014A recent BBC4 television documentary, 'Danny Boy: The Ballad That Bewitched The World,' explored the timeless anthem Read more

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“Duck Dynasty” names now more popular in US than old Irish favorites...

By Michelle K SmithFriday, July 18, 2014While Michael, Liam and Aiden made the top spot there is not one Irish girl’s name among the top names. Read more

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Lunar eclipse was welcomed by Celts in ancient times (IrishCentral)

By James O' SheaFriday, July 18, 2014A people who gave more priority to the moon than the sun. Read more

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Internet obsession with cats is older than ancient Irish fairy stories...

By Sean ReidFriday, July 18, 2014Dark Irish tales about King of the Cats source of superstitions about black cats and graveyards. Read more

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How Original Sin, according to Catholic Church, tore my family apart...

By Charles R. HaleSaturday, July 19, 2014Finding the unmarked grave of an aunt I never knew Read more

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SOS to save Philadelphia Irish Commodore Barry Center (IrishCentral)

By Paul KeatingSunday, July 20, 2014Commodore Barry Club needs the Irish community to step up to the collection plate. Read more

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The Céide Fields - Mayo's Stone Age monument wonder (PHOTOS) (IrishCentral)

By Liam MoriartySunday, July 20, 2014When one thinks of Stone Age archaeological sites, most likely The Céide Fields will not. But it should. Read more

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Photo found of Irish housekeeper of Confederate White House (IrishCentral)

By IrishCentral Staff WriterMonday, July 21, 2014Image of Mary O’Melia now at The American Civil War Museum. Read more

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