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Major challenges as Ireland Funds gather in Ireland for annual conference (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:54:24 PDT

By: NIALL O'DOWD

Over 200 business leaders from the United States and hundreds of others will be in attendance at the K Club in Kildare this weekend attending the Worldwide Ireland Funds annual conference.

Irish restaurant critic Ross Golden-Bannon launches pop-up artisan eatery (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:19:28 PDT

Irish Restaurant critic Ross Golden-Bannon who will host The Guerilla ClubA new Irish Pop-Up Restaurant, The Guerrilla Gourmet Club, was launched last week in Dublin, by Irish restaurant critic Ross Golden-Bannon with Robert Lee Mulcahy The menu has been created with Chef Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the 5 Star Marker Hotel in Dublin The pair have joined forces with the prestigious Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, who will host the event on the summer solstice, Friday 21 June at 7:00pmBased on the Irish tradition of the Meitheal, which is gaelic for "a community working together", each dinner uses well known artisan food producers (with national and international profiles) to support fledging artisan food businesses that are only starting out READ MORE

Irish Wolfhounds have their own special Gathering in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:40:09 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

This weekend, in association with The Gathering Ireland 2013, Farmleigh House, in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, will host the Irish Wolfhound Championship Show.

Ireland’s weather, Black and Tans, The Gathering and a song for shy singers (IrishCentral)

Sun, 26 May 2013 04:20:45 PDT

There is an old country saying here that a wet and windy May fills the barn with hay If that be so then there will not be enough barns in the country to hold all the hay that will be produced this summer because, by heavens, May has been very windy and very wet for the past fortnightThe wind is howling tonight under a sickle moon most often obscured from sight by driven showers of rain It is warm all right, but Mother Ireland's face is wet and windblown READ MORE

Social Soccer International Veterans Soccer Tournament kicks off in with teams from around the world (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:34:01 PDT

Wild Geese with Giovanni TrappatoniThe Gathering Dublin continues to bring tournaments and happy visitors to Ireland, making us wonder how Gabriel Byrne is doing these daysWe're almost at the halfway point of the year and we've still got a lot more visitors coming to "Meet Too Compete"! This time it's in soccer! Or football if you drink more tea than coco-colaDublin soccer club Wild Geese Football Club will host the Social Soccer International Veterans soccer tournament on the grounds of Peamount United Football Club on the weekend May 24 & 25 Teams from Italy, Slovenia, Denmark, Mauritius, and Ireland will compete in the eight club championship READ MORE

Irish Cerebral Palsy soccer team prove victorious at Gathering Dublin tournament - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:03:42 PDT

Players take part in a Football For All tournament as part of The GatheringIt's been a busy two weeks here at The Gathering Dublin We had a few days of matches with the CFAI Gathering tournament at Peamount United Football Club in Greenouge, Dublin At these matches players from universities from Wales and Ireland competed in two days of matches, fostering an international community through the sport of soccer READ MORE

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

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

The 2013 World Irish Dancing Championships returns to South Dublin (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:17:44 PDT

Dancers take the stage at the 2013 World Irish Dance ChampionshipsThings are staying busy with The Gathering Dublin lately We've had a number of tournaments; everything from kickboxing to Irish dancing, from poker to Norwegian poker (basically poker but played with a lot more people from Norway)Right now we are delighted to be involved with another Irish dancing event READ MORE

Kickboxing and cameras - keeping busy In South Dublin (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:47:17 PDT

Minister Leo Varadkar of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Mayor of South Dublin Cathal KingThat's the Mayor of South Dublin Cathal King and Minister Leo Varadkar of Transport, Tourism and Sport there, seen standing at the recent 2013 Irish Open It's an international kickboxing tournament that took place in Citywest Hotel and Convention Center located in Saggart, Co DublinWhy is this of interest? Because it meant 2,900 competitors, coaches and families came from around the world to Meet To Compete in South Dublin READ MORE

'One a Penny, Two a Penny, Hot Cross Buns' - traditional Hot Cross Buns recipe for Easter! (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:16:43 PST

Hot Cross Buns - "Half for you and half for me, between us two good luck shall be!"Hot cross buns are traditionally baked for Lent, the 40 days before Easter On Good Friday they have been served to commemorate Christ's suffering on the cross However, the bun acquired mythical properties during the centuries Early literature reveals that the hot cross bun was better known as the Good Friday Bun READ MORE

Visiting Ireland's history - remarkable images of South Dublin then and now - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:31:35 PST

PHOTOS - check out out more postcards of South Dublin then and now here Here at The Gathering Dublin we're very happy to share an initiative courtesy of Local Studies Collection, South Dublin Libraries Have a look at these postcards recently released that showcase South Dublin in the past and as it is today Enjoy!Quite remarkable, I think you'll agree In the present day our tournaments are all lining up, take a look at our website to see our new calendar of events READ MORE

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

American Football comes to South Dublin throughout 2013 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:01:45 PST

Photo courtesy of americanfootballieI grit my teeth as I pull the strap of the helmet tight underneath my chin I’ve got my boots on and the laces knotted while my shoulder pads are strapped on nice and secure READ MORE

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

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

Bluffing your way through January (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:30:44 PST

Players up the ante at the Super Poker Event of Europe 2012(Credit:Danny Maxwell, courtesy of Poker Ireland)Ah January, named after Janus the two-headed god from Roman mythology, mostly because January is all about lying to yourself Whether it’s pretending that New Years Eve went exactly as you had planned or that empty promise that you’ll give up whatever that thing that is ruining your life is, nobody gets through January without a fib now and thenThink about it, as soon as you get into work your boss will go “Man, bet you miss being off…” and you have to hem and haw and go “No, having zero responsibility and almost choking on chocolate because I was gorging on them so fast I wasn't taking the wrapping off was a punishment, a burden and one I CANNOT WAIT TO BE SUBJECTED TO AGAIN IN 351 days READ MORE

Travel tips for coming home to Ireland at Christmas (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:16:54 PST

Celebrating Christmas in Ireland So far, I’ve yet to miss having a Christmas with my family In 2002 my mother moved back to Irelandwith my siblings (two brothers, one sister) while I stayed on in Australia and for several years I made the long journey back home for some Yuletide turkey and bacon I did this for years until I too eventually moved back I'm sure everyone has seen images of an Australian Christmas: trips to the beach, drinking from ice-cold cans, shark attacks READ MORE

The Gathering Ireland Launches At Guinness Storehouse (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:44 PST

Pat Kenny interviews Minister Leo Varadkar Image: Mark Stedman/Photocall IrelandOn Tuesday 3rd of December the team at The Gathering Dublin went to the Guinness Storehouse, the brand home of the famous pint of ruby red stout, to bear witness to the launch of all the festivals and events The Gathering Ireland has planned for 2013After arriving our team of two made our way up to the fifth floor Arthur’s Bar for a cup of tea and a glass of Diet Coke Soon we were able to bring together our full roster made up of representatives from Baseball Ireland, the Irish American Football Association and Cricket Ireland READ MORE

The Gathering kicked off with a bang in Dublin at Notre Dame game -- Terrible commentary by David Feherty on CBS damaged Ireland’s image (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:47:09 PDT

David Feherty's CBS coverage of Emerald Isle Classic damaged Ireland's imageThe Gathering kicked off here last weekend The name had been passed around on the media for a while, but to be honest I think Irish Americans knew more about it than we did over hereIn simple terms the plans is to get the Irish Diaspora back ‘home’ to visit Ireland in 2013The Notre Dame game was the kickoff, especially the Fighting Irish pep rally which was carried live on TV READ MORE