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Republic of Ireland to play rugby World Cup game against Italy at Olympic Stadium in London (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:50 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Ireland’s October 4th rugby World Cup qualifying match up against Italy will be played at Olympic Stadium in London while the 3 other Pool D games will be played at Millenium and Wembley. The Irish will play their first Pool D game at Millenium against a representative from the Americas, second at Wembley facing an opponent from Europe, third at Olympic against Italy, then back to Millenium for the last qualifier against France.

Jenna Dewan Tatum is craving Mexican food in London (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:33:30 PDT

Jenna Dewan TatumThe 32-year-old pregnant actress - who has been living with her husband Channing Tatum in London while he works on the movie 'Jupiter Ascending' - took to Twitter to ask residents of the English capital for advice on where to eatShe wrote: "Alright London tweeters: I need to know the best Mexican restaurant immediately Pregnant cravings are calling"While Channing has been busy working, Jenna is enjoying her time in London and tweeted about her love of Hyde Park READ MORE

Macaulay Culkin was mistaken for a homeless man in London (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:33:08 PDT

Macaulay CulkinThe 32-year-old actor is visiting friends in the English capital but student Marley Spindler, who bumped into the former 'Home Alone' star at 230am on the streets of the city, first thought the star was a vagrantMarley told RadarOnline: “We chatted for about five minutes and he said he was in London seeing friends though he was vacant, speaking very quietly and mellow“I didn’t know who he was at first - I thought it was some homeless guy who was scrounging a smoke READ MORE

New comedy series 'London Irish' accused of "racism" (IrishCentral)

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:50:41 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

'London Irish,' a new comedy series set to air on Channel 4 in September, has been accused of "racism" for depicting the Irish diaspora as "binge-drinking, English haters."

Outrage as Rose of Tralee rejected by job agency in London due to strong Irish accent (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:30:20 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A woman from Gartan, County Donegal, was told by a London job agency that they could not find her employment anywhere due to her strong Irish accent.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum's friends threw her an early baby shower before she and husband Channing moves to London (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:17:23 PDT

Friends threw early baby shower for Jenna DewanThe 32-year-old actress will spend the next seven months in the UK while her husband Channing Tatum films 'Jupiter Ascending' and while the baby will be born in London, her pals wanted her to have a special day in Los Angeles before she leftAmong the host of lavish gifts she received were a stylish stroller and several cute outfitsA source told Us Weekly magazine: "Jenna got everything from a swanky stroller to cute little socks She was so thankful and happy for each one READ MORE

Enda Kenny urges Britain to stay in EU at packed London School of Economics address (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:17:26 PDT

Kenny: urges Britain to stay inEuropean Union in keyLondon addressIrish Prime Minister Enda Kenny used a highly anticipated speech at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE) yesterday afternoon to urge Britain to stay in the European Union (EU) and to set out Ireland's vision for the remainder of its presidency of the organization"We regard Britain's contribution to the EU as being of exceptional importance," the Prime Minister told the packed crowd"And I share Prime Minister Cameron's view that Britain should remain a part of the Union"Kenny - who like most Irish political leaders wants Britain to remain in the European Union despite a promised referendum on the matter - said that the countries' shared history meant that membership of the Union was a matter of common interest for the two neighbours READ MORE

Noel Gallagher blasts Justin Bieber over two-hour London concert delay (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:17:14 PST

Noel Gallagher blasts Justin BieberNoel Gallagher thinks Justin Bieber is "not cool" for making his fans wait two hours to watch him performThe British rocker blasted the 19-year-old popstar for being late on stage at The O2 arena in London on Monday, which forced thousands of disappointed young fans to leave the gig earlyPerforming at Russell Brand's star-studded event 'Give It Up For Comic Relief' at Wembley Arena on Wednesday night (0603 READ MORE

Tom Cruise hired a private jet to take daughter Suri from New York to London (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:17:05 PST

Tom Cruise and daughter Suri reunite in LondonThe 50-year-old actor - whose ex-wife Katie Holmes was awarded sole custody of their six-year-old daughter when they split last June after six years of marriage - spent five days with his little girl in London, where he has been busy filming sci-fi movie 'All You Need is Kill'A source told E!: "Last week, Tom sent his private jet to NYC to pick up Suri so she could come to London and spend some time with him"He is currently staying at a hotel just outside of London She spent five days with him READ MORE

London Fashion Week star Simone Rocha says new collection inspired by her Irish granny (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:22:00 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Dublin native Simone Rocha made a stellar appearance at London’s Fashion Week on Tuesday with a fall line that she said is a “tribute” to her grandmothers.

Ed Sheeran is moving to Tennessee, says Big Apple too similar to London (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:31:22 PST

Ed SheeranThe 'Lego House' hit maker is to live in a property in Tennessee after rejecting the chance to spend time in New York and Los Angeles because he finds there are too many "douche bags" in the big US cities, and he prefers to relax in the countryHe told The Sun newspaper: "I'm moving to the States for a bit I love New York but it's too similar to London I still don't own a place in London, I own one in the country in England because I like having the escape READ MORE

‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson wants to buy a pub in London (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:30:42 PST

Robert Pattinson & Kristen StewartAfter a year filled with personal drama, ‘Twilight’ actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly looking around London to purchase his own low-key pub to run"I would love to own a pub in London at some point,” Pattinson told Yahoo OMG!"I wouldn’t want to buy a pub that was all trendy and done Gastro style food, I just want a real working men’s pub,'' added Pattinson"I probably wouldn’t even go public that I owned it; I wouldn’t want it to become the sort of place people went to spot celebrities I just want it to be a real pub where men discuss the issues of the day READ MORE

Kristen Stewart has jetted to London to ring in the New Year with Robert Pattinson (IrishCentral)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:30:30 PST

Robert Pattinson and Kristen StewartThe 'Twilight Saga' co-stars - who reconciled earlier this year after the 22-year-old actress's "momentary indiscretion" with her 'Snow White and the Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders in August - were spotted getting off the subway in the English capital together with a number of their American pals on SaturdayThe actress was spotted boarding a flight out of Los Angeles International Airport to the UK on Friday to continue her annual tradition of spending New Year's Eve on the Isle of Wight after spending Christmas with her own family, according to HollywoodLifecomMultiple fans spotted the couple strolling around London yesterday, including Amber Johnson who tweeted, "Just sat next to Robert Pattinson and christen Stewart on the tube oh my god READ MORE

Taylor Swift flew Harry Styles to London on her private jet but allegedly didn't invite his bandmates (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:46:42 PST

Taylor Swift and Harry StylesThe 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' star reportedly whisked her new beau away on a romantic transatlantic flight from New York on her luxury plane in time for the Jingle Bell Ball at London's O2 arena last night while the rest of One Direction were forced to take a commercial flightThe 22-year-old country singer watched the group perform at the star-studded concert from the VIP area, according to the MailOnline and she is also rumoured to have joined Harry, 19, backstage at 'The X Factor' final tonight (091212), where the band performed their song 'Kiss You' READ MORE

Artist ‘honored’ to hang Gerry Adams painting in top London gallery (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:32:09 PST

By: DARA KELLY

A portrait of Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been purchased by London's National Portrait Gallery.

London's young Irish immigrants hopeful for a brighter future at networking event (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:31:08 PST

Ambassador Bobby McDonagh spoke of bilateral relationship,and the young Irish experience in London, at Embassy doIreland's latest crop of London-based emigrées convened for a night of handshaking, discussion, and mutual support, at a networking event held at the Irish Embassy in central London on Tuesday eveningThe event marked the last major appointment on the recently founded London Irish Graduate Network's (LIGN) busy 2012 calendar, which featured a wide series of networking opportunities, business meetings, and more informal affairsThe network, founded in 2010, is the first London-based Irish network created specifically for recent graduates, something which board member Chris Murnane says underscores just how vast the numbers of young Irish flocking to the city has become READ MORE

NFL London 2012 - New England Patriots v. St. Louis Rams Preview (IrishCentral)

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:30:38 PDT

For the second time in recent history, the New England Patriots will play a regular season NFL game in London this weekend Instead of facing off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots this time face off against the St Louis Rams in Wembley stadiumWhen the Patriots played the Buccaneers in 2009, they ran out easy 35-7 winners READ MORE

NFL London 2012 - Aaron Hernandez Could Prove to be an Important Loss (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:30:34 PDT

New England Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez has been ruled out of the team's game with the St Louis Rams this weekend Both international Patriots fans and fans of the 31 other franchises outside of the Rams will be very disappointed that Hernandez hasn't traveled with the team because of his ankle injuryHernandez' ankle injury has limited him from cutting as he continues his rehabilitation despite playing in recent weeks READ MORE

Dressed for London Fashion Week - Angela Scanlon gets papped - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:30:18 PST

Angela Scanlon So, I'm just back from covering shows in London and it's been a bit mad Madly wonderful actuallyAs you already know I'm pretty obsessed by 'street style' fashion and there is no city like London for it, no time like fashion week Everyone is out to get papped and the looks are very styled but in an undone way READ MORE

A|wear-back and going global...starting at London Fashion Week - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:17 PST

Floral skater dress-€38 A|wear is one of the few Irish high street stores we have to celebrate and celebrate we do It's something to be proud of and kind of ace that it holds it's own next to the SuperPowers like Topshop and River IslandIt's more down to earth, more accessible maybe even a more predictable but that's what we love When you go in the doors you know what to expect and you get what you're looking for READ MORE