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The past will come alive at the second History Festival of Ireland in Carlow (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:28:59 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The second History Festival of Ireland is due to take place this weekend, the 15th & 16th June, in Duckett’s Grove, County Carlow.

From the west of Ireland to the Jersey Shore names and lives lived are alive in memory (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:19 PDT

Memorial to Dennis McHugh FDNYSometimes a name sticks in the mind for good reasonSandy is oneFor me now, McHugh is anotherMost of tropical storm Andrea’s rains had blown past clearing the way for a brilliant sunrise over the Atlantic for my first proper weekend on Long Beach Island since Super Sandy Storm last October READ MORE

Summer schools keep the tradition of Irish music alive (IrishCentral)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 05:19:24 PDT

A seisiun takes place during Willie Clancy Summer School in Co ClareIn recent weeks we have written about the role that fleadh competitions have played over the past half-century in spurring on young people to learn traditional music which may or may not stay with them as they age or move onto other interests What has been proven to be more enduring for all ages are dedicated classes where one can study technique and learn tunes and hone their skills READ MORE

Century Ireland set to bring 100 years of history alive with photos, artefacts and social media (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:06:37 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

A new virtual newspaper which charts some of the most momentous periods in Irish history has gone live.

Making The Gathering Ireland 2013 come alive - one family’s story (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:45:29 PDT

By: RORY FITZGERALD

Being Irish not just an Irish thing, of the 70 million people worldwide who claim Irish ancestry, only about 5 million are actually Irish citizens. This year, anyone with the slightest connection to Ireland has been invited home for The Gathering 2013. Some have viewed the initiative cynically, as a way for a bankrupt state to haul in a few extra tourist dollars. However, in the hands of ordinary people, the Gathering may yet prove to be a profound thing.

Expert testifies that Savita Halappanavar would likely be alive had she had an abortion (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:24:43 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Dr. Peter Boylan, former master of the National Maternity Hospital in Ireland, said during his testimony that Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar could have survived had she been granted an abortion earlier in her treatment, though it was not legally permissible.

Church of Ireland archbishop says sectarianism 'alive and well' in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:40:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Michael Jackson, believes that sectarianism is 'alive and well' in Dublin.

Research shows Ireland’s hundred thousand welcomes is alive and well - United States ranks as pretty unfriendly (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:41:46 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

The World Economic Forum, Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, reveals to traveling foreigners the countries to expect to find friends and the countries to expect to find foes.

Examining my family’s grave differences - keeping the memories of our ancestors alive (IrishCentral)

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:32:37 PDT

North Arlington Cemetery (Sheena Chi)The Easter season is upon us, which means that my parents are doing a tour of North Arlington Cemetery and other plots around Hudson County, New Jersey with my cousin DianeThis ritual is going on right now, as I write this on Saturday morning in my pajamas with a steaming cup of joe next to me The threesome will fuss over the graves, clearing weeds after a harsh winter and planting flowers that will greet the oncoming spring It is a cathartic ritual for them, one my mother has been trying to instill in me for many years now READ MORE

Beloved Irish band the Saw Doctors: Alive at 25 - their loyal fans and ongoing success (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:17:27 PDT

The Saw DoctorsThe Saw Doctors are celebrating 25 years as a band by doing what they do best -- playing in front of adoring crowds thirsty for a taste of home this St Patrick’s Day They also have a new compilation, 25:25 to mark the occasion For singer and guitarist Leo Moran, the American experience never gets old READ MORE

Dubliner’s Luke Kelly is still alive, alive oh - there’s never been more ballad singers in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:01:05 PST

I have great news for all of you arising from a lovely singing session in the town of Ennis the other night The good news is that the mighty balladeer Luke Kelly of The Dubliners is not dead at all Forget that story Luke Kelly is alive and well and singing away as good as ever READ MORE

Bradley Cooper has Sexiest Man Alive matches with Ryan Gosling (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:31:30 PST

Cooper at the 2012 Golden Globe AwardsThe 37-year-old actor - who was voted People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2011 - joked that working with fellow heartthorb Ryan on 'The Place Beyond The Pines' was like a testosterone-fuelled competition about who was the most attractiveBradley laughed: "It was treacherous We had Sexiest Man Alive matches every lunchtime Who walked most sexily, who are lunch most sexily, who opened doors most sexily READ MORE

Channing Tatum has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine (IrishCentral)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:16:03 PST

Channing TatumThe 'Magic Mike' star has been awarded the annual title by the publication and admits he thought they were "messing" with him when he got the newsThe modest actor, who is married to his '10 Years' co-star Jenna Dewan, told the magazine: "My first thought was, 'You are all are messing with me' I told Jenna after we'd been in the bathtub washing our dogs because they'd gotten skunked She was like, 'What?' "Channing, 32, also revealed his wife has started to call him by his new title rather than by his name READ MORE

Twitter death hoax - Dingle’s Fungi the Dolphin is alive and well (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:08:15 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Despite the rumors spreading over Twitter, Fungi the Dolphin is alive and well according to the people of Dingle.

Bradley Cooper thought it was a joke when he was named the Sexiest Man Alive (IrishCentral)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:16:12 PST

Bradley CooperThe modest actor believed he was being pranked when he took People magazine's annual title in 2011 and he still isn't sure what makes him the world's hottest manBradley told the Daily Mail newspaper: "They called, and I actually thought it was a joke There's nothing in it at all I mean, look at me!"Channing Tatum is rumoured to have already been chosen as the sexiest guy of 2012 and looks set to steal the title from reigning champion Bradley READ MORE

Jimmy Savile, a monstrous pedophile hiding in plain sight -- Massive cover up ensured BBC star escaped arrest when alive (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:00:47 PDT

Jimmy Savile receives his knighthood from the Queen for entertainment and services When I was living in Ireland, during the 1970s, Jimmy Savile was a big deal The platinum haired DJ was host of “Top of the Pops” the most popular program by a mile on BBC television, featuring the top twenty songs in the charts that week For a teenage generation, just feeling the first stirrings of the pop revolution, Jimmy Savile defined coolSavile was a welcome dash of color on a grey landscape and was universally loved READ MORE

Hey Joe Biden! The GM Volt is dead and Al Quaeda is alive (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:32:29 PDT

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When Ireland Fell Silent by Harolyn Enis (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:50:10 PDT

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My little trip to the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert rally in DC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:55:13 PDT

One guy had a sign that said "Jon Stewart was my idea" Some people had t-shirts with George Bush saying into a talky bubble "I did it, but thanks for blaming it on the black guy" There was also a Viking long ship the length of a bus on-hand, manned by dancers in hornsFor twenty bucks on Saturday, I got a Chinatown bus smelling like an old-school subway to Washington DC READ MORE

Going to Jon Stewart's rally in a Stephen Colbert costume (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:10:14 PDT

Your ride is covered, Arianna Huffington is giving lifts to Washington on the Saturday before Halloween The author promised buses-for-everybody from Manhattan to DC on Saturday morning, October 30th, leaving from 560 Broadway---that sweet-spot between the Puck Building and Old StPatrick's in SoHo She was pretty clear that the ride was free if you're going to Jon Stewart's rally READ MORE