What makes Ireland’s history global - cast of heroes, villains, eccentrics...
By: THOMAS BUTLER I’m not sure if any people in the world have such a passion for history as the Irish. Maybe it’s an island thing but, with the year of the Gathering Ireland upon us, it becomes...
View ArticleBoston contests Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day HQ title – but have they...
By: CATHY HAYES Last week the ShamROCK Chicago Council told IrishCentral they were petitioning to have the Windy City named as the United States’ headquarters for all St. Patrick’s Day celebrations....
View ArticleOnline "Irish History Day" launched with 21 million birth, marriage and death...
By: RACHAEL LAIRD Family historians will be able to access 21 million birth, marriage, and death records free of charge, on Thursday 24th of January.READ MORE
View ArticleIrish Beef is selected as a key ingredient in 2013 Bocuse d’Or International...
Paul Bocuse - Probably the most famous Chef in the world!Irish Beef has been selected as a key ingredient at this year's Bocuse d’Or International Chef’s Competition The event takes place at the...
View ArticleDes Moines' St Patrick's Day parade could be canceled this year (IrishCentral)
By: DARA KELLY The St Patrick's Day Parade in Des Moines, one of the largest in the Midwest, is in danger this year because the organization that sponsors the parade is facing financial trouble.READ MORE
View ArticleTwo Irishmen found entombed in Civil War ship off the coast of Texas...
By: KERRY O'SHEA 3D sonar imaging has provided a new look into the shipwreck of the USS Hatteras, a Union ship which was sunk off the coast of Galveston, Texas during the US Civil War. Only two men...
View ArticleNew York Times paints a picture of a mythical 'green' Ireland (IrishCentral)
Electric car charging point - they're not hard to find in Ireland,but you're more likely to see a unicorn than to see someoneusing one of thesePerhaps over Christmas you came across a NY Times article...
View ArticleErnest Shackleton’s 102-year-old whiskey returned to its Antarctic home -...
By: MICHELLE K SMITH Three bottles of a rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floorboards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s exploration base were returned to his base in Antarctica on...
View ArticleWill Ferrell’s “Funny or Die” goes after Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o’s fake...
Funny or Die's Manti Te'o sketchFunny or Die have decided to weigh in on the Manti Te’o fiasco, in their own hilarious way and have been presenting videos of the Notre Dame linebacker Beginning with...
View ArticleAn old Irish pound note makes a bit of money in Jersey - reminising and fun...
An Irish Punt / Pound in old money (Photo: Jim Lowney)Going through the old dresser that is an extension of my desk of sorts, I discovered an old one punt note the other morning No idea how long it’s...
View Article"Guns & Roses" - How left wing coalition might be Ireland's Labour Party's...
Eamon Gilmore discusses the Algerian hostage situation on Irish TVI was in a hotel room in London last week, and switched on the TV for the news at the time the Algerian hostage crisis was being...
View ArticleOne of America’s largest Irish families the McCormicks invited home for The...
By: SEAN O'BRIEN One of America’s largest Irish families the ‘McCormicks’ are being invited home to Ireland for a Clan Gathering in August 2013.READ MORE
View ArticleThe Christmas lights are in the bin but the Irish shine on in Jersey - Music...
Union County St Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Jim Tansey (left) plays the pipesThe Christmas season is truly done with all the decorations stored away and with Honey Badger removing my strings of...
View ArticleNew York based designer Don O'Neill to address Kerry Fashion Weekend...
By: JANE WALSH New York based Irish fashion designer Don O’Neill will make a special appearance at the fifth annual Kerry Fashion Weekend in March.READ MORE
View ArticleShort film about famed Irish Boxer released (IrishCentral)
The 2012 film I Beat Mike Tyson was recently released on the video sharing site Vimeo The video will also be available for streaming on the websites ShortoftheWeekcom and IBeatMikeTysoncom READ MORE
View ArticleIrish International Immigrant Center - Conditional Permanent Residence...
Q: I received a two-year green card, based on my marriage to a US citizen I see that the card is due to expire in a few months What do I do now?A: Your two-year permanent residence (as opposed to...
View ArticleApostolate Notes (IrishCentral)
By Fr Brendan DugganBaptism of JesusLast Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan You know this is an unusual feast Why was Jesus baptized? All accounts agree that John the...
View ArticleCatching up with the Irish Cultural Centre - Richard Nagle (IrishCentral)
Richard NagleOn Friday, January 25, 2013 beginning at 7:30 pm the Irish Cultural Centre of New England is delighted to welcome Richard Nagle, Founder and President of the Irish Whiskey Society of...
View ArticleWeekly events at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)
Set Dancing for Adults with Cait Bracken continues every Monday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm READ MORE
View ArticleNew and Old Favorites Come to the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)
ICC Canton Ceili, Sunday, January 13th, 3 pm to 7 pm READ MORE
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