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Sports Digest: Celtic's Neil Lennon happy despite Rangers absense (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:52:06 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Celtic were presented with their Scottish League title after a 4-0 win over St. Johnstone on Saturday when manager Neil Lennon couldn’t resist a pop at Rangers.

Second Scranton Celtic Festival to build on fun and success with great acts and activities (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:05:20 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

The second annual Scranton Celtic Festival is set to kick off on the weekend of Saturday May 18, at Montage Mountain. The Celtic Festival Committee is looking to build on last year’s success and bring another weekend filled with Irish fun to NEPA.

New York GAA report: Intermediate football - Easy pickings for Celtics against Roscommon (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:40:28 PDT

By: EUGENE KYNE

Celtics had it all too easy as six players hit the scoreboard in easy fashion and the NY side moved forward in the League Cup competition.

The Celtic disease, recovering from Haemochromatosis or too much iron (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:44:13 PDT

By: IrishCentral Contributing Writer

What would you do if you found yourself constantly tired with little or no energy? This is what happened to Ballinasloe, Galway, woman Maureen Cahalan over a long period of time, leaving her drained and exhausted.

Sports Digest: Celtic’s sloppy season winds down (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:53:05 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Celtic's stuttering end to the season continued with a 1-1 draw at Ross County on Sunday – but the Bhoys were left fuming over an offside decision that cost them the win.

Could Celtic boss Neil Lennon be next manager at Manchester United? - His European exploits, especially defeating Barcelona may put him in frame (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:48:33 PDT

Friend in arms: Neil Lennon could be a savvy choice to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old TraffordCould Celtic skipper Neil Lennon be the person to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford?Ferguson admires the doughty Northern Irish international and must surely have looked on in amazement as Lennon's Celtic defeated Barcelona in the European Champions Cup and qualified for the final rounds to everyone's astonishmentLennon has proven he can handle the European arena, these days far more important than domestic footballHe has kept his team competitive, despite the fact that 90 percent of their games in the Scottish Premier are essentially laughably one sided for them - no mean featAs for pressure there are few greater tasks than taking over Celtic where the fan expectation is always sky high READ MORE

‘Scéal na Gaeilge’ - the Story of Irish wins Best Factual Entertainment at Celtic Media Festival - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:12:29 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

‘Scéal na Gaeilge’ is a two part documentary series which traces the journey of the Irish language from biblical times to the present day. As well as winning Best Factual Entertainment category at the 2013 Celtic Media Festival held in Swansea, Wales, the series has also been nominated for an Irish Film & Television Academy Award (IFTA) for Best Sound and won the Oireachtas Media Award for Best TV Series.

Sports Digest: Niall Lennon furious over Celtic player snub at union awards (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:04:24 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Neil Lennon’s emotions have been stretched to the limit over the past week as his Celtic players were snubbed at the player’s union awards, lost to Motherwell when he was spoken to after the game by the referee and new doubts arose about his Parkhead future.

Munster’s defeat in the Heineken Cup proves Celtic Tiger didn’t take our soul (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:03:23 PDT

Ronan O'GaraTwo lovely lines from the stories surrounding Munster’s defeat to Clermont in the Heineken Cup semifinal prove that the Celtic Tiger didn’t take our soul and spirit with it when it followed the snakes out of Ireland a few years backThe Red Army, as ever, marched on France for the semi with their usual flair The economic crisis may have visibly cut their numbers, but their passion and fervor has never been a commodity traded on the stock exchangesNor has their utter belief in their team and their heroes been diminished by a recent fall from rugby’s top table, a trait common to the game in Ireland at present READ MORE

Irish Cultural Centre Children's Celtic Camp (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:32 PDT

Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing—the ICC has been hard at work preparing for its annual Children’s Celtic Camp! This year, the camp will run for four weeks in the middle of summer: July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, and August 5-9 The camp is a fun and educational program about Irish culture and traditions for children in grades 1-5 and grades 6-8, specifically designed for and tailored to the needs and interests of both elementary school and middle school students It provides a wide range of classes and activities, including instruction in Irish sports including Irish football and hurling, language, music, and dance as well as arts & crafts, storytelling, and literatureThis unique camp is one of the only places in this area where you can find an internationally certified Irish youth football coach; an Irish language professor; and a professional Irish dancer all part of the same program READ MORE

Celtic chieftains graveyard discovered in France holds key to unanswered questions (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:03:05 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

An Iron Age graveyard has been uncovered in France that experts believe will provide a fascinating insight into the life of the Celts.

Celtic Cross tests news songs from upcoming CD for rapturous audience (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:33:20 PDT

Celtic CrossI had the rare pleasure of seeing Celtic Cross not once but twice in the last seven days The band’s long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning Shores of America was derailed when their Hoboken recording studio was flooded following Hurricane Sandy, so they’re taking the time to road test the new songs in front of a rapturous audience “I think everyone is overly ready for some new material,” jokes singer Kathleen Fee “Everything has been positive and digging the new stuff READ MORE

Sports Digest - Dubliner Anthony Stokes saves the day for Celtic (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:48:55 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Dubliner Anthony Stokes was the extra time hero for Celtic as his header secured a dramatic 4-3 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Cup semifinal on Sunday.

Former Patriot lineman Joe Andruzzi comes to the rescue at Boston Marathon - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:48:06 PDT

The Superbowl champion offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi comes to the aid of a stricken runnerThe city of Boston was struck by tragedy on Monday, on a day normally set aside for the celebration of sports Patriots day is a huge day in Boston, one of the greatest sporting cities in the World You all know about the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics and indeed the Boston Bruins Those legendary teams are but the tip of the ice berg READ MORE

New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Swap Standards for Second Playoff Series in Three Seasons (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:02:59 PDT

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have come through the 2013 NBA Regular Season in different ways The Celtics have endured injury after injury and problem after problem to secure the seventh overall seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Knicks have enjoyed their trip to the second seed behind only the Miami HeatThis is very much the inverse of what recent history has told us about these franchisesFor only the third time during his tenure, Doc Rivers' Celtics didn't finish first in their division READ MORE

Getting married in Ireland - top tips from the law of the land to ancient Celtic traditions (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:12:06 PDT

By: BLAITHIN O’REILLY MURPHY

Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, as the gateway to Europe, Ireland offers a host of idyllic locations for unforgettable weddings. Steeped in history and romance, the lush green landscape dotted with remarkable castles and period country estates offers charm, breathtaking scenery and of course its famous warm welcome; making it the ideal location for your wedding day.

Sports Digest: Celtic inches closer to Scottish League title (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:54:57 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Celtic have the title champagne on ice after two Kris Commons goals helped Neil Lennon’s team to a 3-0 home win over Pat Fenlon’s Hibs on Saturday.

Boston Celtics: Playoff Formula Mixes Flexible Roster With Veteran Leadership (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:02:51 PDT

With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett ailing over the past few weeks, the Boston Celtics have endured a relatively rough patch Their playoff spot is set, but the inconsistency that comes with broken continuity has given the franchise a 4-8 record in their last 12 gamesThat is not the way the Celtics will want to enter the playoffsRegardless of who they will face in the first round READ MORE

Time for Ireland to dump Giovanni Trapattoni and hire former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:47:41 PDT

Martin O’NeillSometimes it is better in life not to get what you wish for as the fans at Sunderland football club are about to discoverMany of them wanted a new manager in recent weeks as their team slipped down the Premier League table at an alarming rate, and on Monday they got their wishIn case you missed the big news from England, the former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill, one of the most respected names in the game, was relieved of his duties after a defeat to Manchester United on Saturday READ MORE

The top ten scariest monsters and demons from Celtic myth - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:12:25 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

PHOTOS - The scariest demons from Celtic myth slideshow