Man who believes Earth is 6,000 years old elected leader of DUP in Northern...
Edwin Poots has been narrowly elected to succeed Arlene Foster after she resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland.
View ArticleNational Chocolate Chip Day: Irish chocolate chip cookies made with Kerrygold
National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15 in the US! To celebrate, why not whip up a batch of these delectable chocolate chip cookies, made all the better with Kerrygold butter!
View ArticleOn this day 1948: Father Flanagan dies
Monsignor Edward Joseph Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, died on this day in 1948.
View ArticleAfter living in Ireland for almost one year, this is what I’ve learned
Irish American Debra Kelly looks back on her first year living in Ireland and what surprised her the most.
View ArticleRemembering the Irish NYPD patrolman who wrote one of Ireland's most loved...
The little-known story behind the author of the song "Lovely Leitrim," one of Ireland's finest ballads, which was a huge international hit when sung by the late great Larry Cunningham.
View ArticleThe top five places to visit in County Leitrim
Ireland’s longest river and one of the world’s smallest romantic gestures all await you in County Leitrim.
View ArticlePlaces, stories and a cyclists memories of County Leitrim
As a COVID brings new vacations to us all we explore the quiet roads and perfect staycation spots in County Leitrim.
View ArticleThe green mountains of Sligo and Leitrim will replenish your soul and refill...
Leon O’Cathasaigh writes that the "dreamlike imagery of this place can alter the mind and inspire one’s inner creativity."
View ArticleWhat are the top Irish history books for children?
Bring a child's imagination alive with these fascinating stories of Irish history, Celtic myths and legends.
View ArticleHow Irish immigration to the US died, a deep sense of loss
"Unintended Consequences: The Story of Irish Immigration to the U.S. and How America’s Door was Closed to the Irish" tells the story of how the 1965 Immigration Act slowed Irish immigration to the US...
View ArticleNew series will tell the story of Irish immigrants who built the Empire State...
A new series in the works will tell the story of the immigrant workers who helped build the Empire State Building in a record 13 months between March 1930 and May 1931.
View ArticleArch bigot set to lead as the worst possible leader of Ulster unionism steps...
The election of Edwin Poots as the new leader of unionism spells another lurch to the right by party electors
View ArticleCyberattack on Irish health servers causes widespread chaos and disruption
The attack has caused widespread disruptions to outpatient appointments and other services and has been described as the most significant cybercrime attempt against the Irish state.
View ArticleThe perfect Irish potato salad recipe for National Salad Month
Summer is upon us, so what better time than now to perfect this delightful potato salad recipe?
View Article587 - St Brendan’s Day! St. Brendan the Navigator, early transatlantic...
St Brendan is one of the most famous Irish saints, but whether he got to America before Christopher Columbus has remained one of the continuing Irish mysteries.
View ArticleLove a Tree Day: Irish Heritage Tree planting native trees in Ireland
Plant your Irish roots in Ireland will IrishCentral's new initiative Irish Heritage Trees.
View ArticleThe apparition of Virgin Mary reported in Knock, Co Mayo in 1879
On August 21, 1879, townspeople in Knock, Co Mayo in Ireland claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary. The site has since become a shrine to devout Catholics.
View ArticleTop 10 interesting facts about County Limerick
Do you have Limerick roots? See how many of these interesting facts you already knew about The Shannon Siders.
View ArticleHouse of John F Kennedy’s ancestors discovered in Limerick
Did you know that the "F" in John F. Kennedy's name comes from Bruff in County Limerick?
View ArticleThe Irish hotel that was named the best in the world
Irish hotel Adare Manor in Co Limerick was named the Best Hotel of the Year for 2018 at the Virtuoso ‘Best of the Best Awards’ in Las Vegas.
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