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Tom Cruise presented with Certificate of Irish Heritage - ancestry dates back to Strongbow era (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:07:05 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Tom Cruise was presented with an Irish heritage certificate yesterday at an official Government ceremony to celebrate his ancestry.

Irish heritage group, the Tara Circle, consider selling historic manor Alder Manor (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:45:36 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

The Tara Circle, an Irish heritage group, has some people questioning motives as the group may make millions selling a historic manor. The group is entertaining a few offers on the Alder Manor, a mansion built in 1912 that is on the National Register of Historic Places, in Westchester, New York.

Colorado native has a eureka moment - sets up "Full Irish Whisky Tour of Ireland" (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:47:16 PDT

Brian Wess - Full Irish Whisky Heritage TourHere’s the answer to most guys prayers? A Full Irish Whisky Tour of Ireland, led by Brian Wess of Colorado, USANow, what would an American know about Irish whisky you might ask? Well, Brian has spent the last 5 years training with whiskey experts & master distillers while also independently touring the whisky bars and distilleries of Ireland (nice work if you can get it) in an attempt to put together the best whisky tour of Ireland and I think he has succeeded He has even managed to cajole private whiskey tours and tastings out of all the major Irish distilleries including Jamesons, Bushmills, Killbeggan and Tullamore Dew, which is no mean featWhat this means for his customer/clients (limited to just 15 per tour) is that they do not have to queue for a ticket or follow the crowd and do the regular tour, which do not get me wrong are excellent in all of the above, but even I would like to have an audience and tasting with Jameson’s master distiller Barry Crocket, in the Master Distillers Cottage at the Old Midleton Distillery in Cork where he was actually born!It sounds like a match made in heaven a small group of like minded folk doing what they love most, touring Ireland, drinking whisky and having the craic! READ MORE

Irish history and heritage website the Wild Geese re-launches (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:55:17 PST

By: Irish Voice Reporters

As online kick-off to the St. Patrick's Day season, the re-imagined Irish history and heritage website the Wild Geese goes live Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at www.TheNewWildGeese.com with a seven-hour digital launch party, featuring contests, prizes, online panels and an open invitation to connect, chat and collaborate with others around the world who cherish the epic history of the Irish worldwide.

President Obama officially launches Irish-American Heritage Month, 2013 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:27:57 PST

By: JANE WALSH

On Thursday evening President Barack Obama issued a proclamation officially announcing the launch of Irish-American Heritage Month, 2013. With ancestral roots in Moneygall, County Offaly, Obama referred to Ireland’s tradition of immigration to the United States, their contribution and inspiration.

Denis McDonough new Obama Chief of Staff deeply proud of his Irish heritage (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:41:41 PST

By: NIALL O'DOWD

He has a male model’s good looks, is 6 foot 2 and beloved by those who work for him because he always writes thank you notes and lets them know they are appreciated.

Ireland Shirt - a growing success story praised for their reflection of Irish heritage, pride, and values (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:40:11 PST

By: JANE WALSH

While companies such as Urban Outfitters©, Nike© and Ben & Jerry’s© are apologizing for their negative depiction of our Irish heritage, the guys who founded Ireland Shirt™ have received nothing but praise for their positive reflection of Irish heritage, pride, and values.

Crowdfunding: The Wild Geese to explore worldwide Irish heritage online - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:34:21 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Marking its 15th anniversary as a leading online platform for exploring Irish history and heritage worldwide, The Wild Geese is turning to non-conventional sources to fund a complete revamp of the popular website.

In Focus: Michael J. McCabe - A lawyer based in Connecticut, the treasurer of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:23:22 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

A lawyer based in Connecticut, Michael J. McCabe is the treasurer of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford

Irish Heritage Certificate scheme a dud as Irish Americans pass on it (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:42:38 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Barack Obama has one, and so has Bill Clinton, but Irish America has mainly rejected the chance to receive a certificate of Irish heritage.

Irish American Heritage Museum to hold family event “Your Heritage…Pass it on” (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:33:28 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

“Ireland - the Show” bring Irish music and dance to the stage - celebration of heritage, artistic expression and culture (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:59:35 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

“Ireland - the Show” is an innovative and exciting new Celtic production celebrating the best of Irish heritage, artistic expression, and culture, and it’s on its way to Patchogue, New York. An amalgam of uplifting and exhilarating Irish entertainment pulses with a raw and energetic beat.

Irish World Heritage Center in Manchester to tell the story of Ireland to the world (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:53:03 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

The first phase of the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester is nearing completion. The $24 million facility on 25-acres will aim to tell the history of Ireland, new and old, to millions of visitors from around the world.

Minister for Heritage to undertake survey of 1916 Rising HQ on Moore Street (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:55:08 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Moore Street, the site of a 1916 Rising battlefield, may become a shopping mall in the future.

Tipperary family Lonergans celebrate their heritage and 100 years in America (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:50:12 PDT

By: Elizabeth Lonergan Mangan

On September 4, 2012, four generations of Lonergans came together to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the start of their family in America.

Irish heritage sites have to make Irish people feel welcome (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:46:41 PDT

The Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Ancient cathedral/castle built on a site where, tradition has it, St Patrick converted theKing of Munster in the 5th centuryA recent survey on Irish heritage sites indicated that a quarter of Irish people visit heritage sites "frequently," which surprises me to be honest In fact, I don't believe that at all READ MORE

How to claim your Certificate of Irish Heritage - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:30:18 PST

Representative of the Certificate of Irish Heritage with President Michael D HigginsThe Irish Government has (finally) had a good idea! in deciding to award anybody who can claim Irish descent with a Certificate of Irish Heritage And while it is a government endorsed document, signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs himself, Deputy Eamonn Gilmore, just to be absolutely clear, it does not have any legal standing ie it is definitely not a passport But that certainly isn’t deterring the 1000’s of people who have applied for their own personal Certificate of Irish Hertitage on behalf of themselves or a relative, since the scheme was first rolled out last SeptemberWho can apply? Literally, anybody who was not born in Ireland themselves but who has a relative that was and obviously some sort of proof of identity will be needed READ MORE

Irish heritage website of the week - Ireland's National Museum (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:55:18 PDT

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetWe are staring a new resolution here at the Celtic Times corner, a shout to an honoured Celtic Times Heritage website of the week: wwwmuseumieCheck out the National Museum’s website for an update on what’s up at their venues in Kildare Street and Collins’ Barracks in Dublin (there is a museum link bus to shuttle visitors between the two locations), and at the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar, Mayo READ MORE

Dialed down St. Patrick's Day (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:00:20 PDT

Dear readers, I've been sorely remiss in blog posts, but rest assured that Irish themes are never far from my brain and my life I've started a full time job as a reporter in Manhattan, and last week my reporting duties took me to the American Irish Historical Society on 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side The society is housed in a strikingly beautiful Beaux-Arts style townhouse, meticulously restored and grandly appointed with such trappings as 18th century Irish-crafted tables and treasures like the original flag that flew over the General Post Office during Easter Rising in 1916As I sat on an antique chair in front of a modernist styled maple coffee table chatting with the Executive Director, it occurred to me how easy it is to take Irish heritage for granted READ MORE

Dublin, then & now (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:45:30 PST

A mother takes a walk with her child along Dublin’s North Wall quay Both have auburn hair, and the water glistens a deep blue This is modern Dublin, evident in the woman’s business-suit and the child's stroller, which must be worth several hundred eurosIt’s one of the striking images in the "Dublin, Then and Now" exhibition currently on show at the Irish Consulate in New York READ MORE