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Remains of former Irish politician found in car wreck 23 years after he went missing (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:02:36 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A chance discovery has uncovered the long missing remains of an Irish politician and businessman reported missing 23 years ago.

Up to 200 Irish ghost estates may be bulldozed in plans by Housing Minister (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:23:12 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Up to 200 ghost estates around Ireland may be demolished under new plans by the Housing Minister.

British emigrant group calls on government to give Irish abroad the right to vote (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:01:28 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS), a charitable company that draws together Irish clubs and societies in Britain, is calling on the Constitutional Convention meeting in Dublin today to back their demand for the Irish in Britain to get a vote in Irish elections and referenda.

Irish footballer under investigation after pig’s head is left in Muslim’s teammate’s locker (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:50:54 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

An Irish World Cup star had the windscreen of his Porsche smashed after a pig’s head was left in the locker of a devout Muslim teammate.

Irish politician refuses to back down on abortion views despite death threats from pro-life activists (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:29:39 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A Fine Gael TD has revealed how she has received death threats over the proposed amendments to change Ireland’s abortion laws.

Niall Horan says eating Irish sausages and playing Croke Park will be ‘biggest moment’ in One Direction career (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:18:46 PDT

One Direction wearing Irish jerseysNiall Horan is trying to convince his One Direction band mates that Irish sausages are the best in the worldThis week the British/Irish boy band announced their first ever stadium tour, which includes playing in front of 80,000 adoring Irish fans in Croke Park on May 24 next yearLiam Payne said he cannot wait for the tour to kick off so they can return to Ireland mostly because he wants to sample some local sausages“When we first got together as a band all that Niall would tell us about Ireland is that Irish sausages are the best,” Payne said READ MORE

Senator Schumer says Irish deserve a separate deal for visas because of 1965 shutout - Says “Schumer visas” set to give Ireland 10,500 visas a year for the future (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Sen Charles SchumerSounding very upbeat, Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York), architect of the senate immigration bill says he is now very confident that 10,500 Schumer visas will be passed as part of the billHe asked for the Irish community across the US READ MORE

Even with Irish directions you arrive at the heart of the land - mighty craic and laughter with friends (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:48 PDT

Nothing could warm the heart more than a pint of Guinness and a roaring fire in the hearthWe have fallen victim to Irish driving instructions in the past so I should have known betterI didn’t properly read the email about the road to the house in Loughrea before we landed and maybe was subconsciously up for a bit of adventure on the first day away on vacationMaybe it was out of habit Over the years we blindly followed wonderful directions offered by locals in the West of Ireland:“Stick to the tar road READ MORE

Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:06:13 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

It's a holiday weekend and you don't want to travel. Where can you go for a wide variety of great entertainment, unlimited free carnival rides, kids entertainment, free parking, athletic exhibitions, theatre, dance and animal exhibitions for one low admission price. Throw in shopping, food and refreshments and you have Gaelic Park Irish Festival on Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27. It all takes place nearby at 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 10:07:53 PDT

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:34 PDT

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Start your feis-filled weekend with these songs - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:50 PDT

You can't storm the dance floor without blasting Hot ChipHeading to Alberta this weekend for the Wild Rose Feis or Florida for the Orlando Feis? How about Arizona for the Tucson Feis or Quebec City for Feis Montreal? Ontario for the Capital Feis? New Hampshire for the Murray Academy Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New York for the Emerald Association of Putnam County FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us! “Ready For The Floor” – Hot ChipGet ready to hit the dance floor with this song “My Number” – FoalsPlay this for an extra pep in your step READ MORE

Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster.

In twilight years and refusing to go quietly - 'These Halcyon Days' at The Irish Arts Center - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:58 PDT

Anita Reeves and Stephen Brennan star in These Halcyon DaysIt seems that the most vital voices in Irish playwriting currently belong to women For proof stop by the Irish Arts Center in New York this weekend and catch 'These Halcyon Days' by Deirdre Kinahan A lovely, understated marvel about life and loss and finding the courage to keep on going, it features pitch perfect performances by the two leads, Anita Reeves and Stephen BrennanSet in a nursing home (Kinahan’s dramatic instinct takes her to places other writers avoid), we meet the elderly Sean, who has essentially been abandoned by his loved ones, dropped off and completely forgotten READ MORE

All-star benefit for great Irish musician Mickey Finns’ Ray Kelly who died tragically (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:56 PDT

Ray KellyLast December, the world lost a great Irish musician when Ray Kelly of the Mickey Finns departed suddenly from this planet He left behind a grieving family with a young son as well as devastated bandmatesMickey Finns drummer Brian Tracey has been laying down the beats behind Kelly for two decades, since their time in the Prodigals He has organized a benefit for Kelly’s family at Connolly’s Pub in the Klub 45 room (125 West 45th Street, right off Times Square) on Sunday, May 19 from 4 p READ MORE

Irish startups present to New York Digial Irish aiming to break into the U.S. (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:52:42 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event.

Irish cellphone providers to cut signals as security ramped up for Fermanagh G8 Summit (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:41:58 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Security measures to protect the eight world leaders scheduled to attend the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland next month may prove to be a massive headache for the locals.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27:01 PDT

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‘Star Trek into Darkness’ stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto attempt to speak Irish - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:53 PDT

Chris Pine and Zachary Quitno (© Gaye Gerard / Paramount)It may not be Klingon, but the Irish language can sound just as strange to those who are not familiar with itSuch is so for movie stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, who are the leads in the upcoming ‘Star Trek into Darkness,’ the followup to their 2009 ‘Star Trek’ rebootDuring a presser with TG4, Ireland’s Irish speaking television station, the interviewer challenged Pine and Quinto to try a few key Star Trek phrases as Gailege READ MORE

From Cillian Murphy to Miss World - the top ten most beautiful Irish people - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:53:37 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

PHOTOS - IrishCentral's top ten most beautiful Irish people gallery