IrishCentral as they used to do for centuries - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/as+they+used+to+do+for+centuries IrishCentral as they used to do for centuries en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Century-Ireland-project-set-to-bring-100-years-of-history-alive-with-photos-artefacts-and-social-media-206731671.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Century-Ireland-project-set-to-bring-100-years-of-history-alive-with-photos-artefacts-and-social-media-206731671.html 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.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/-the-rich-and-the-rest---how-manhattan-has-come-to-resemble-19-century-ireland-204467101.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/-the-rich-and-the-rest---how-manhattan-has-come-to-resemble-19-century-ireland-204467101.html The rich and the rest - how Manhattan has come to resemble 19 century Ireland (IrishCentral) Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:33:33 PDT
An illustration of the Five Points neighborhoodWhen I walk through the streets of Manhattan these days I often find myself thinking of the 19th century Anglo Irish aristocracy They would have felt perfectly at home here now, I believeThe same feeling of familiarity and welcome would not apply for the tens of thousands of Irish paupers who fell out of coffin ships all along the East River, thoughFor a start the Five Points and other classic Irish tenements are long gone READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Northern-Ireland-could-discover-its-own-little-Pompeii-in-buried-17th-century-town---VIDEO-200720011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Northern-Ireland-could-discover-its-own-little-Pompeii-in-buried-17th-century-town---VIDEO-200720011.html Northern Ireland could discover its own “little Pompeii” in buried 17th century town (IrishCentral) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:03:32 PDT
By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

Funding for an ambitious archaeological project to excavate Northern Ireland’s own “little Pompeii” has been approved and secured. The buried 17th century town, near Dunluce Castle on the north coast of County Antrim, was re-discovered  four years ago.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Mary-Robinson-talks-on-her-life-career-and-Irelands-role-in-world-affairs-in-the-21st-century-198154131.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Mary-Robinson-talks-on-her-life-career-and-Irelands-role-in-world-affairs-in-the-21st-century-198154131.html Mary Robinson talks on her life, career and Ireland’s role in world affairs in the 21st century (IrishCentral) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:59:42 PDT
By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Former President Mary Robinson is one of the main architects of modern Ireland. But as a woman in a man’s world, as a courageous voice of modernity in a time of slavish conformity, her achievements are really twice themselves.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-world-of-Irish-dance---the-globalization-of-traditional-Irish-dance-in-the-20th-century-193820051.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-world-of-Irish-dance---the-globalization-of-traditional-Irish-dance-in-the-20th-century-193820051.html The world of Irish dance - the globalization of traditional Irish dance in the 20th century (IrishCentral) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:55:45 PST
By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Before “Riverdance” leapt onto the world stage, Irish step dance laid the groundwork. Since dance was a cultural representation, there was pressure to ensure it was an accurate representation of Irish culture. The globalization of Irish dance created tension between Ireland and the Diaspora over authenticity.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-revolutionary-friendship-of-an-escaped-slave-and-Irish-Lord-in-18th-century-Dublin-191196741.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-revolutionary-friendship-of-an-escaped-slave-and-Irish-Lord-in-18th-century-Dublin-191196741.html The revolutionary friendship of an escaped slave and Irish Lord in 18th century Dublin (IrishCentral) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:55:01 PST
By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

In the 1780s and 90s, African American Tony Small was an unusual sight in Dublin. Brought to Ireland by Lord Edward Fitzgerald after Small saved his life during the American Revolution, the two shared a close friendship until Fitzgerald’s death in the 1798 rebellion for Ireland’s freedom. 

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By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A high school in Galway is appealing for information after the discovery of an 18th century sword in the desk of an old employee.

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By: DARA KELLY

Born in Lincolnshire in 1566, Fynes Moryson was a travel writer. The Cambridge graduate wrote “An Itinerary” comprised of 12 years of travel through Europe from 1590, including England, Scotland, and Ireland. 

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-Irish-New-Year-traditions-that-span-the-centuries-185281532.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-Irish-New-Year-traditions-that-span-the-centuries-185281532.html The Irish New Year traditions that span the centuries (IrishCentral) Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:14:12 PST
By: MOLLY MULDOON

Irish is home to some of the most unique traditions and superstitions and this is especially true when it comes to ringing in the New Year.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/in-my-fathers-time----he-walked-barefoot-to-midnight-mass-in-dingle----my-daughter-looks-for-the-same-spirit-of-christmas-a-century-later-184668811.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/in-my-fathers-time----he-walked-barefoot-to-midnight-mass-in-dingle----my-daughter-looks-for-the-same-spirit-of-christmas-a-century-later-184668811.html In my father’s time -- he walked barefoot to Midnight Mass in Dingle -- My daughter looks for the same spirit of Christmas a century later (IrishCentral) Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:45:20 PST
Back in the early 1900s my father walked barefoot to midnight Mass on Christmas Eve from his village to Dingle in Co Kerry, a distance of seven milesMy 13-year-old daughter this Christmas expects to finally get that fancy iPhone accessory she has wanted for a while She adores Christmas READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/hurricane-sandy-exposed-new-york-citys-faults---why-do-we-put-up-with-shoddy-19th-century-infrastructure--177964711.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/hurricane-sandy-exposed-new-york-citys-faults---why-do-we-put-up-with-shoddy-19th-century-infrastructure--177964711.html Hurricane Sandy exposed New York City's faults - why do we put up with shoddy 19th century infrastructure? (IrishCentral) Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:30:54 PST Water floods in to Battery Tunnel on Monday night during Hurricane SandyHere’s a nasty little secret New York City’s 19th century infrastructure cannot cope with the demands of the 21st century If bridges and subways are the arteries of New York City, then ours are dangerously cloggedI have written about this before READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/hurricane-sandy-was-the-storm-of-the-century-what-did-we-learn-176571821.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/hurricane-sandy-was-the-storm-of-the-century-what-did-we-learn-176571821.html Hurricane Sandy was the Storm of the century, what did we learn? (IrishCentral) Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:30:44 PDT
900 miles across, Sandy was a superstormIt started off feeling a little bit like Thanksgiving Last minute shoppers were raiding the about-to-close local stores for locked in necessities like water, milk and canned soups I was among them all doing the same thing at the Butcher's Block, the local Irish supermarket in Queens that's already well stocked for the holidaysIn time of crisis New Yorkers find a we're-all-in-this-together spirit and it truly can bring out the best (and worst) in them READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/indian-meal-soda-bread-recipe----a-taste-of-the-last-century-176095351.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-food-guide/indian-meal-soda-bread-recipe----a-taste-of-the-last-century-176095351.html Indian meal soda bread recipe -- a taste of the last century (IrishCentral) Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:30:38 PDT
Indian Meal Bread is becoming fashionable in Ireland againIndian meal (aka Corn or Maize meal) was first imported to Ireland, from America, around the early 1800's to assist when the turnips and potatoes got scarce Some people say that it was sent over here by charitable North American Indians to help the hungry Irish people during the Great Famine, hence the name "Indian Meal"During these times large quantities of it were distributed to the hungry It was also used to feed the chickens and added to turnips, which were cut by hand on the edge of a scythe, for pigs READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/release-of-kate-middleton-topless-photos-proves-fame-is-so-last-century-170318156.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/manhattan_diary/release-of-kate-middleton-topless-photos-proves-fame-is-so-last-century-170318156.html Release of Kate Middleton topless photos proves fame is so last century (IrishCentral) Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:47:23 PDT
Kate Middleton Last week the shocking news that Kate Middleton has breasts riveted the worldPhotographed sun bathing semi nude from a very great distance, when the story broke I wasn't sure what I was supposed to be surprised by?That fact that Middleton has human anatomy? Or the fact that some truly awful human beings would try to photograph her and that others would offer thousands of pounds to publish those photographs in the tabloid press?That kind of thing has been going on in Rupert Murdoch's main publications for decades No one’s surprised by it So what changed?I think the surprise, and there appeared to be a lot of surprise, was that it happened to a rather transparently winning human being like Kate Middleton READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Centuries-old-diaries-reveal-summer-of-flooding-rain-is-nothing-new-for-Dublin-167418725.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Centuries-old-diaries-reveal-summer-of-flooding-rain-is-nothing-new-for-Dublin-167418725.html Centuries old diaries reveal summer of flooding rain is nothing new for Dublin (IrishCentral) Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:01:08 PDT
By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s miserable summer is nothing new – according to 18th century diaries released online by Dublin City Library.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Copper---New-drama-follows-Irish-American-detectives-in-19th-century-Five-Points-New-York---VIDEO--166303746.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Copper---New-drama-follows-Irish-American-detectives-in-19th-century-Five-Points-New-York---VIDEO--166303746.html New drama 'Copper' follows Irish American detectives in 19th century NYC - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:45:56 PDT
By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

In Copper, the new BBC America drama starting on Sunday, August 19 we follow Detective Kevin Corcoran, a rugged Irish immigrant cop, as he patrols the notorious New York Five Points neighborhood, standing up for justice in a neighborhood where it’s seldom seen. Cahir O'Doherty talks to the show’s Irish star Kevin Ryan about the hard-hitting new drama set in the 19th century.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Centuries-old-Guinness-mystery-solved-by-Irish-researchers-155902215.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Centuries-old-Guinness-mystery-solved-by-Irish-researchers-155902215.html Centuries old Guinness mystery solved by Irish researchers -VIDEO (IrishCentral) Thu, 31 May 2012 04:18:55 PDT
By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

The mystery of the perfect pint of Guinness has been solved – it’s all to do with the shape of the glass.

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By: KERRY O'SHEA

With a dismal economic forecast, Ireland is losing more and more of its population to emigration every year. Ever since the glory days of the Celtic Tiger came to an end in 2007, the rate of emigration has gone up every year since citizens look to new horizons for better opportunities.

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It was the Cruinniú na mBád festival this weekend (‘the gathering of the boats’)The traditional sailing boats ‘hookers’, some of them 180 years old and crewed by the same families for five generations, symbolically brought the turf from Connemara to Kinvara on Saturday, as they used to do for centuries, until the 1950s when the Bedford truck took over and they ceased to trade The breeze was stiff for an exciting race on Sunday, out past Island Eddie into the choppy waters of Galway bay to turn around the buoy beyond Trácht beach In the heat of the race these large sailing boats were tilting so far into the wind they were virtually taking on water, completely exposing their colorful keels on the far side READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/saint_patricks_day/St-Patricks-ancient-diet-revealed-118168179.html http://www.irishcentral.com/saint_patricks_day/St-Patricks-ancient-diet-revealed-118168179.html What did St. Patrick eat? His 5th century diet revealed (IrishCentral) Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:38:25 PDT
By: PADDY CLANCY

Click here for IrishCentral's St. Patrick's Day section

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