IrishCentral Irish vacations - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Irish+vacations IrishCentral Irish vacations en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-Irish-American-family-host-a-fake-wake-for-father-during-fun-filled-vacation-204651641.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-Irish-American-family-host-a-fake-wake-for-father-during-fun-filled-vacation-204651641.html Irish American family host a ‘fake wake’ for father during fun-filled vacation (IrishCentral) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:06:56 PDT
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Tom Mee (87), a Colorado man whose family trace their roots to County Cork, had heard a lot about traditional Irish wakes from his grandparents and had always wished he could be present at his own. On Monday night, Clancy’s pub in Athy, County Kildare, made his dream come true, he attended his own “fake wake”, casket, musicians and all.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/results-of-the-ulster-finals-of-the-irish-restaurant-awards-2013---top-northern-ireland-eateries-revealed-203985501.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/results-of-the-ulster-finals-of-the-irish-restaurant-awards-2013---top-northern-ireland-eateries-revealed-203985501.html Results of the Ulster Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2013 - top Northern Ireland eateries revealed (IrishCentral) Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:48:18 PDT
James St South, Antrim wins Best Restaurant awardThe ULSTER Regional Final of the Santa Rita/ LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards 2013 took place in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast, last night and the chosen top restaurants in the region were namedThe Ulster region covers the six counties in Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Derry, Fermanagh and Tyrone & three counties in the Republic: Cavan, Monaghan & DonegalOver 250 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Ulster turn out to see if they had won one of the prestigious awardsIn their fifth year now, the Irish Restaurant Awards continue to go from strength to strength READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Tourism-numbers-to-Ireland-on-the-up---one-million-from-US-and-Canada-opt-for-Irish-vacation-203420941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Tourism-numbers-to-Ireland-on-the-up---one-million-from-US-and-Canada-opt-for-Irish-vacation-203420941.html Tourism numbers to Ireland on the up - one million from US and Canada opt for Irish vacation (IrishCentral) Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:31:47 PDT
By: Irish Voice Reporters

More than one million people from the U.S. and Canada visited the island of Ireland in 2012, a three percent increase on the previous year according to figures recently released from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office. 

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/sligo-college-seeks-entries-for-the-world-irish-stew-championship-202297651.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/sligo-college-seeks-entries-for-the-world-irish-stew-championship-202297651.html Sligo College seeks entries for The World Irish Stew Championship (IrishCentral) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:17:56 PDT
The classic Irish Lamb Stew is still a favorite all over the worldEntries are flying in for the fourth World Irish Stew Championship which takes place in St Angela’s College in Sligo on 1st and 2nd May and you can still enter!The 1st of May will see professional and student chefs from kitchens and colleges all over the world demonstrate their skills to create the ultimate Irish Stew! The judging panel a team of chefs and competition judges, selected by head judge, Gabriel Mc Sharry, will decide who will earn the title in two categories – professional and student chefEntries can be made online where there are also application forms for other culinary competitions including the Sligo Signature Dish and a Mystery Basket competition It is not only professional chefs who can enter their stew! Home cooks can enter the competition by taking a photo of their stew and uploading it along with the recipe to their website The best Irish Stew recipes will be selected and brought to beautiful Co Sligo to compete in the final on 2nd May and they will also be treated to a Sligo Gourmet Adventure!Joe Clinton, living in Donegal, was the 1st World Irish Stew Champion in 2010The World Irish Stew Championship has been running since 2010 as part of Só Sligo Food Festival and this year thanks to the Gathering IBB Fund and assistance given by the Gathering initiative, it has become what is hoped to be an annual global event in County Sligo READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/a-twist-on-an-irish-dish---oven-baked-creamy-wild-garlic-and-cheese-potatoes-recipe-200020621.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/a-twist-on-an-irish-dish---oven-baked-creamy-wild-garlic-and-cheese-potatoes-recipe-200020621.html A twist on an Irish dish - oven-baked creamy wild garlic and cheese potatoes recipe (IrishCentral) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:32:43 PDT
Delicious as a side dish or on it's own with a salad for a late night snack!This is a twist on one of those great potato dishes that tastes magic, is easy to cook and you keep forgetting to make until something else reminds you and then you want it!I was down the garden today and the  smell of my wild garlic plants wafted over and ticked me on the nose "Mmm", I thought, "Oven Baked Creamy Wild Garlic & Cheese Potatoes" So I made them this evening and here's the recipe!Use a good floury potato because they'll be perfect for soaking up the cream The Red Duke of York is a fantastic all round potato being good for roasting, mashing, baking or making chips READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/a-history-of-ireland-in-100-objects---a-great-free-app-199856001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/a-history-of-ireland-in-100-objects---a-great-free-app-199856001.html A History of Ireland in 100 objects - a great free app (IrishCentral) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:02:32 PDT
To mark Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, here is a wee present from the people of Ireland to the people of the world, for St Patrick’s Day!The Royal Irish Academy, the National Museum of Ireland and The Irish Times are collaborating with the EU Presidency, the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and Adobe to bring you a gift of A History of Ireland in 100 objectsIt is available as an interactive app for Apple iPhone and iPad, for most Android tablets and on the Kindle Fire, from our website, as well as associated app stores You can also experience the book on your computer, smartphone or eReader by clicking on the 'eBook' button belowThe Gift is free to download until the end of March READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/-homemade-chocolate-and-irish-baileys-cream-truffles-recipe-for-st-valentines-day-189795131.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/-homemade-chocolate-and-irish-baileys-cream-truffles-recipe-for-st-valentines-day-189795131.html Homemade chocolate and Irish Baileys Cream truffles recipe for St Valentine’s Day (IrishCentral) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:01:21 PST
Yum! Chocolate & Baileys Cream TrufflesWith Valentines Day just around the corner, I thought I'd share something simple yet delicious that you can make for that special person in your life! Taking the time and effort to make this yummy Valentine treat at home is a great way to show how much you really care!Beautifully balanced with a hint of bitter coffee and sweet Irish Baileys Cream, these rich little delicacies melt in your mouth and will be a very welcome way to your lover's heartThese little home-made Chocolate Truffles are so easy to make They taste divine and the secret ingredient is simply that big dollop of Tender Loving Care!Homemade Chocolate & Irish Baileys Cream Truffles for Valentines DayMy Ingredients:3 Cups Dark chocolate Chips1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder1 fl oz Cold Espresso or strong coffee1 fl oz Baileys Cream Liqueur8 fl oz Fresh CreamCocoa Powder, Dessicated coconut, Ground Almonds or Cake crumbs for coatingMy Method:1 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Win-two-roundtrip-tickets-to-Ireland-with-IrishCentral-in-our-latest-Facebook-contest-189172421.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Win-two-roundtrip-tickets-to-Ireland-with-IrishCentral-in-our-latest-Facebook-contest-189172421.html Win two roundtrip tickets to Ireland with IrishCentral in our latest Facebook contest (IrishCentral) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:25:15 PST
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

IrishCentral is giving you the chance to win two roundtrip tickets to Ireland!

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-The-Gathering-effect-Numbers-traveling-to-Ireland-from-United-States-soar--188814121.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-The-Gathering-effect-Numbers-traveling-to-Ireland-from-United-States-soar--188814121.html The Gathering effect? Numbers traveling to Ireland from United States soar (IrishCentral) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:26:00 PST
By: MICHELLE K SMITH

From October to December 2012 the number of trips to Ireland from North America increased by 14.2 percent, which is up to 201,300 trips from the same time last year. The Central Statistics Office has just reported the figures.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Five-million-invited-to-the-Rose-of-Tralee-for-The-Gathering-2013-188398921.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Five-million-invited-to-the-Rose-of-Tralee-for-The-Gathering-2013-188398921.html Five million invited to the Rose of Tralee for The Gathering 2013 (IrishCentral) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:36:19 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

The Rose of Tralee International festival is reconnecting with over five million people who have attended the festival since 1959, for the extended Rose Gathering celebration which will take place from 14th to 16th August 2013.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/How-to-be-Irish-for-The-Gathering--do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-pull-it-off-188397901.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/How-to-be-Irish-for-The-Gathering--do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-pull-it-off-188397901.html How to be Irish for The Gathering – do you have what it takes to pull it off? (IrishCentral) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:30:31 PST
By: DAVID SLATTERY

If you’re planning to fit in seamlessly in Ireland this year during The Gathering Ireland 2013 then “How To be Irish: Uncovering the Curiosities of Irish Behaviour” is essential reading.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/One-of-Americas-largest-Irish-families-the-McCormicks-invited-home-for-The-Gathering-187863561.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/One-of-Americas-largest-Irish-families-the-McCormicks-invited-home-for-The-Gathering-187863561.html One of America’s largest Irish families the McCormicks invited home for The Gathering (IrishCentral) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:34:53 PST
By: SEAN O'BRIEN

One of America’s largest Irish families the ‘McCormicks’ are being invited home to Ireland for a Clan Gathering in August 2013.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/jersey-irish-blog/an-old-irish-pound-note-makes-a-bit-of-money-in-jersey---reminising-and-fun-with-the-exchange-rate-187861661.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/jersey-irish-blog/an-old-irish-pound-note-makes-a-bit-of-money-in-jersey---reminising-and-fun-with-the-exchange-rate-187861661.html An old Irish pound note makes a bit of money in Jersey - reminising and fun with the exchange rate (IrishCentral) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:16:02 PST An Irish Punt / Pound in old money (Photo: Jim Lowney)Going through the old dresser that is an extension of my desk of sorts, I discovered an old one punt note the other morning No idea how long it’s been there, nor do I recall from where it came They haven’t been made for more than twenty years, at least a decade before the euroSo, I did what everyone today would do READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Gabriel-Byrne-says-his-description-of-The-Gathering-as-a-shakedown-was-too-harsh-187857121.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Gabriel-Byrne-says-his-description-of-The-Gathering-as-a-shakedown-was-too-harsh-187857121.html Gabriel Byrne says his description of The Gathering as a ‘shakedown’ was too harsh (IrishCentral) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:35:44 PST
By: DARA KELLY

Irish actor Gabriel Byrne backtracked on his criticism of “The Gathering,” admitting his description of the tourism initiative as a “shakedown” may have been "too strong a word."

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/irish-beef-is-selected-as-a-key-ingredient-in-2013-bocuse-dor-international-chefs-competition-187650281.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/irish-beef-is-selected-as-a-key-ingredient-in-2013-bocuse-dor-international-chefs-competition-187650281.html Irish Beef is selected as a key ingredient in 2013 Bocuse d’Or International Chef’s Competition (IrishCentral) Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:46:02 PST
Paul Bocuse - Probably the most famous Chef in the world!Irish Beef has been selected as a key ingredient at this year's Bocuse d’Or International Chef’s Competition The event takes place at the upcoming Sirha Food Fair, Lyon, France, 29-30 January, 2013 The international competition, named after legendary French Chef Paul Bocuse, seeks to identify the world’s top competitive chef using only the world's best food productsThe selection of Irish Beef followed a rigorous and lengthy process by the competition’s International Organisation Committee was based on its grass fed nature meaning the beef is of a high quality in terms of tenderness, taste and texture READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Free-genealogy-advisory-service-at-the-National-Archives-of-Ireland-187481111.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Free-genealogy-advisory-service-at-the-National-Archives-of-Ireland-187481111.html Free genealogy advisory service at the National Archives of Ireland (IrishCentral) Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:13:15 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

Are you eager to find out more about your family history and your roots. 2013 is the year of ‘The Gathering’, and therefore is the perfect time to find out your family history using the National Archive of Ireland.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/-Play-your-part-in-a-unique-County-Louth-history-project-for-The-Gathering-2013-187480521.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/-Play-your-part-in-a-unique-County-Louth-history-project-for-The-Gathering-2013-187480521.html Play your part in a unique County Louth history project for The Gathering 2013 (IrishCentral) Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:08:29 PST
By: JANE WALSH

Louth people coming back to Ireland in this, the year of The Gathering 2013, are being asked to make history by giving just an hour of their time to a unique audio history project where they recount their and their family’s stories of living in Louth and abroad.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/win-a-flight-home-to-ireland-for-the-gathering-2013-186927511.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/win-a-flight-home-to-ireland-for-the-gathering-2013-186927511.html Win a flight home to Ireland for The Gathering 2013 (IrishCentral) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:15:51 PST
Or why not come home to Ireland yourself for the Gathering Ireland 2013!The Irish Food Guide blog in conjunction with A Taste of Donegal Food Festival invite you to Enter a Fantastic Competition to bring a loved one Home to Ireland for the Gathering Ireland 2013!We all know someone who we would love to bring home to Ireland for the Gathering Ireland 2013 You can Enter our Competition to Win a Return Flight to Ireland (Entry fee applies) for a family member or friend from anywhere in the World, plus €500 towards any Gathering Ireland event at a venue of your choice after the draw dateEntry is only €10 and you can enter as often as you like to be in with a chance to bring that special someone home Imagine the delight of your Mum, Dad, Brother, Sister, Niece , Nephew, Grandchildren, Boyfriend, Girlfriend etc if you won them a ticket home to your local Gathering event!ONLY 2,000 TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED offering you a great chance to win this fabulous prize!Closing date for Entry is 28 February 2013 and The Winner will be notified by 7 March 2013 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall---slideshow-186353462.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall---slideshow-186353462.html Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall - slideshow (IrishCentral) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:17:55 PST By:
READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall-186351302.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall-186351302.html Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall (IrishCentral) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:59:50 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

PHOTOS - Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall - slideshow

READ MORE ]]>