On Tuesday 7th June 1921, three men were executed at Dublin’s Mountjoy Gaol. Executions of Republicans were almost commonplace during the Irish War of Independence [1919-21]. On that day however, although two of the men hanged were Republicans, the third man was not. Thirty-three year old William Mitchell was a temporary constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary – a so-called Black and Tan. Moreover, he was the only member of the British Crown Forces to be hanged for murder during that bitter struggle for Ireland’s freedom.

An elderly man in Cork was convicted and fined on Monday, after he told a non-national that “Bobby Sands did not die for the blacks.”

The paths of African-American and Irish communities in Harlem – both parallel and crossed – and the contributions they have made to American culture are explored in “Black and White and Green: St. Patrick’s Day in Harlem,” a frank and entertaining discussion and performance timed to the traditional Irish holiday. 

Deadline reported that Oscar nominated actor Johnny Depp will play Boston Irish gangster Whitey Bulger in the upcoming film “Black Mass: The True Story of the Unholy Alliance between the FBI and the Irish Mob.” Production will begin in May and a location has not yet been announced.

Black African immigrants are four times more likely to be unemployed than white Irish adults, new research shows.

An elderly man who pleaded guilty to racially abusing a non-national in Co. Cork has avoided conviction.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/hot-child-in-the-city/how-to-get-the-black-swan-inspired-ballerina-look-115583519.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/hot-child-in-the-city/how-to-get-the-black-swan-inspired-ballerina-look-115583519.html Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:23 PST
After seeing the movie Black Swan we can be forgiven for not wanting to pursue a career as a professional ballerina, but that doesn't mean that we can't steal their style From feathers to leg-warmers, Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis bring delicate and feminine ballet and workout style to the big screen, leaving behind  the look's shameful Fame past for something more modern and interesting  Black LacePortman's transformation from the pretty white swan to the edgy black swan has inspired a feminine gothic look this season To recreate this look black is the order of the day, taking the ballerina silhouette and making it seductive with short tulle skirts, body suits and ruffles READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/irish-undone-by-10-minutes-of-all-black-class-109524349.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/irish-undone-by-10-minutes-of-all-black-class-109524349.html Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:40:15 PST
"Rory Best is going for an operation on his cheekbone on Monday," said Irish Coach Declan Kidney "Brian (O'Driscol) has gone for an Xray on his shoulder, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald will have knee scans tomorrow I wouldn't like to pre-empt any medical opinion - I would just be guessing And Gordan D'Arcy and Tommy Bowe have tight calves, but we would be hoping they will recover in time (for next week against Argentina) READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/nine-years-after-his-debut-against-ireland-being-the-first-nz-captain-to-lose-to-the-irish-is-not-an-option-for-richie-mccaw-108968649.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/nine-years-after-his-debut-against-ireland-being-the-first-nz-captain-to-lose-to-the-irish-is-not-an-option-for-richie-mccaw-108968649.html Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:55:14 PST
After a Jonah Lomu inspired comeback guided the All Blacks to its 13th victory over Ireland in November 2001, then New Zealand coach John Mitchell commented: “That was a great stepping stone in a lot of the boys’ careers”Mitchell’s “boys” (New Zealand had 11 debutants between the first two tests of the 2001 Tour against Ireland A and Ireland) came from 21-7 down to dash Ireland’s hopes of a first win One of the two debutants that started against Ireland that day was Richie McCawNow as captain, he faces another milestone in his career against Ireland as he, along with Mils Muliaina, will become the most capped All Black players of all time with 93 test caps on Saturday READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Who-were-the-Black-Irish-92376439.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Who-were-the-Black-Irish-92376439.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:53:02 PDT
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The term 'Black Irish' has commonly been in circulation among Irish emigrants and their descendants for centuries. As a subject of historical discussion the subject is almost never referred to in Ireland. There are a number of different claims as to the origin of the term, none of which are possible to prove or disprove.

Well, we always knew Guinness was magical but have you noticed that it actually disobeys the laws of physics. The bubbles in a stormy pint of stout actually go down!