IrishCentral fall - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/fall IrishCentral fall en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/-The-many-reasons-to-visit-and-fall-for-Lovely-Leitrim-in-the-year-of-The-Gathering-207896411.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/-The-many-reasons-to-visit-and-fall-for-Lovely-Leitrim-in-the-year-of-The-Gathering-207896411.html The many reasons to visit and fall for ‘Lovely Leitrim’ in the year of The Gathering (IrishCentral) Fri, 17 May 2013 11:04:29 PDT
By: DERVILLA KEEGAN

On the first weekend in May a sea of gold and green jerseys descended upon the Big Apple, as Gaelic Park hosted New York versus Leitrim. But when the dust has settled, bar stools emptied, and flights returned, those left behind might ponder what kind of place Leitrim is?

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Melissa-McCarthy-hosts-Saturday-Night-Live---falls-in-fierce-red-heels-during-monologue---VIDEO--202096521.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Melissa-McCarthy-hosts-Saturday-Night-Live---falls-in-fierce-red-heels-during-monologue---VIDEO--202096521.html Melissa McCarthy hosts “Saturday Night Live” - falls in fierce red heels during monologue - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:06:52 PDT
By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Comedic actress Melissa McCarthy fell in her platform red heels during her Saturday Night Live monologue last Saturday.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Health-Minister-seeks-report-after-boy-dies-after-falling-into-flood-waters-in-County-Cork-200013751.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Health-Minister-seeks-report-after-boy-dies-after-falling-into-flood-waters-in-County-Cork-200013751.html Health Minister seeks report after boy dies after falling into flood waters in County Cork (IrishCentral) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:53:40 PDT
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish health minister has called for a report into the circumstances that lead to the death of a seven-year-old boy, who died after falling into a flooded river.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/amyandrews_gossipgirl/mad-men-star-christina-hendricks-injured-herself-by-falling-down-the-stairs-198672811.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/amyandrews_gossipgirl/mad-men-star-christina-hendricks-injured-herself-by-falling-down-the-stairs-198672811.html ‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks injured herself by falling down the stairs (IrishCentral) Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:17:22 PDT
'Mad Men' Star Christina Hendricks injured in fall The 'Mad Men' star was wearing a onesie when she tripped and fell, leaving her bruised and embarrassedShe said: "I was walking down the stairs in pyjamas and I slipped I bounced down and had bruises from my bum down to my ankle It was really painful and unattractive READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Snow-falls-as-Ireland-celebrates-St-Patricks-Day-and-The-Gathering-198669961.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Snow-falls-as-Ireland-celebrates-St-Patricks-Day-and-The-Gathering-198669961.html Snow falls as Ireland celebrates St Patrick’s Day and The Gathering (IrishCentral) Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:43:37 PDT
By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland has gone green for St Patrick’s Day – and the country has been painted white as snow fell and the cold snap deepened.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-house-price-fall-in-2012-was-second-fastest-in-Europe-but-small-signs-of-recovery-191375911.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-house-price-fall-in-2012-was-second-fastest-in-Europe-but-small-signs-of-recovery-191375911.html Irish house price fall in 2012 was second fastest in Europe but small signs of recovery (IrishCentral) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:24:26 PST
By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish house prices fell in value at the second-fastest rate in Europe last year – and five times faster than the European Union average.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/april-travels-ireland/falling-in-love-with-county-clare----the-falls-hotel-and-spa-ennistymon-is-the-perfect-getaway-190514491.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/april-travels-ireland/falling-in-love-with-county-clare----the-falls-hotel-and-spa-ennistymon-is-the-perfect-getaway-190514491.html Falling in love with County Clare -- The Falls Hotel and Spa, Ennistymon, is the perfect getaway (IrishCentral) Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:01:40 PST The Falls Hotel: Ennistymon, Co ClareLiving in Limerick has its advantages Everywhere is a short driving distance A few weekends ago my husband John and I decided to take a few days out of our busy working schedules and spend time as a family away from the hustle and bustle of the city We decided upon a short weekend in the Ennistymon/Lahinch area of Co READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Snow-falling-as-freezing-European-conditions-arrive-in-Ireland--187717001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Snow-falling-as-freezing-European-conditions-arrive-in-Ireland--187717001.html Snow falling as freezing European conditions arrive in Ireland (IrishCentral) Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:47:32 PST
By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Temperatures are plummeting across Ireland as heavy snow brings the country to a halt.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/off_the_record/shamrocking-the-shore---plentiful-harvest-of-irish-american-rock-for-fall-171920361.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/off_the_record/shamrocking-the-shore---plentiful-harvest-of-irish-american-rock-for-fall-171920361.html Shamrocking the Shore - plentiful harvest of Irish American rock for fall (IrishCentral) Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:47:46 PDT
Birmingham SixAs the lushness of summer dies off and autumnal colors bathe the landscape, Irish music is keeping things green for a little while longer in the Garden State of New JerseyIt’s a bit weird to see the bar bands that prowl your favorite pubs at night existing in the brilliant sunshine of the last two weekends, but they didn’t seem any worse for wear Birmingham Six is a spirited band formed in the fall of 2006 Taking its name from the six men wrongfully convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings, the band mixes traditional, rebel, contemporary and original Irish music to form its sound READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/danny_boy/drama-in-donegal-as-country-singer-daniel-odonnells-belongings-fall-into-sea-166390166.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/danny_boy/drama-in-donegal-as-country-singer-daniel-odonnells-belongings-fall-into-sea-166390166.html Drama in Donegal as country singer Daniel O'Donnell's belongings fall into sea (IrishCentral) Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:16:37 PDT There were dramatic scenes off the Donegal Coast on Monday morning when construction materials for renowned singer Daniel O'Donnell's home-to-be fell into the oceanThe truck was carrying tiles and other parts for 'wee Daniel's' home when it careered precariously off a pier and into the waiting Atlantic belowA witness said that the lorry "slipped slowly" into the ocean after a mixup between it and the ship it was taking a delivery fromThe Marine Casualty Investigations Board will now be drafted in to probe the maritime mishap READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/inside-notre-dames-fighting-irish/notre-dame-open-fall-camp-announce-19th-2013-verbal-commit-165113576.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/inside-notre-dames-fighting-irish/notre-dame-open-fall-camp-announce-19th-2013-verbal-commit-165113576.html Notre Dame open fall camp, announce 19th 2013 verbal commit (IrishCentral) Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:46:21 PDT Golson leads in fall campAfter 32 months at the helm of the university of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, one would imagine that head coach Brian Kelly would have had an established quarterback at the helm of the offense at this stageThe Irish opened fall camp on Saturday with sophomore quarterback Everett Golson leading the first team in fast tempo drills Also amongst the first team line up were pre-season All-American TE Tyler Eifert, TJ Jones, Robby Toma and John Goodman at receiver, Theo Riddick at running back, and an offensive line of Christian Lombard, Mike Golic, Jr, Braxston Cave, Chris Watt and Zack Martin READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/inside-notre-dames-fighting-irish/notre-dame-fall-camp-press-conference-164990506.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/inside-notre-dames-fighting-irish/notre-dame-fall-camp-press-conference-164990506.html Notre Dame fall camp press conference :- VIDEO (IrishCentral) Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:31:28 PDT
Notre Dame's fall camp got under way yesterday, with head football coach Brian Kelly addressing the media to answer questions on the upcoming Emerald Isle Classic game against Navy, the current status of the quarterback issue and many other issues on FridayHere were the main areas of focus:On the teams current health issues if ND had to play tomorrow:"Let me go through my medical here (Austin) Collinsworth is the only one Austin Collinsworth is the only player that's out READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/irish-fishermen-fall-on-very-hard-times-due-to-eu-rules----deadliest-catch-one-of-the-most-admired-shows-on-tv-160230565.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/irish-fishermen-fall-on-very-hard-times-due-to-eu-rules----deadliest-catch-one-of-the-most-admired-shows-on-tv-160230565.html Irish fishermen fall on very hard times due to EU rules -- “Deadliest Catch” one of the most admired shows on TV (IrishCentral) Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:30:38 PDT
Daithi O'SeI remember being in a pub when I was young, the place was packed and there was smoke everywhere It looked like a bomb had just hit it To add to all this there was this man smoking a £10 note It was in the early 1980’s and in my own parish at home in Corca Duibhne (West Kerry) READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/allens-ireland/the-medias-love-affair-with-the-fall-guy---italian-captain-of-capsized-cruise-ship-fits-the-bill-137816438.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/allens-ireland/the-medias-love-affair-with-the-fall-guy---italian-captain-of-capsized-cruise-ship-fits-the-bill-137816438.html The media’s love affair with the fall guy - Italian captain of capsized cruise ship fits the bill (IrishCentral) Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:30:21 PST
Francesco SchettinoThe media’s obsession with simplicity and scapegoats often means the real story can go unreported, writes Paul AllenEvery drama needs a villain and this week Francesco Schettino neatly fitted the bill The captain of the Costa Concordia, which crashed into rocks off the Italian coast and capsized, was portrayed as a lazy stereotype in a veracious media environment that loves simplicityThe Italian was quickly caricatured as a swashbuckling, wine-swilling lothario with such an eye for the ladies he was willing to put the lives of all his passengers at risk READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/irelands-hidden-gems/escape-to-the-countryside-with-a-fall-break-in-ireland-132315118.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/irelands-hidden-gems/escape-to-the-countryside-with-a-fall-break-in-ireland-132315118.html Escape to the countryside with a fall break in Ireland (IrishCentral) Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:45:19 PDT Isn't Autumn just the perfect time for a short break away in the country?Summer is long gone and our thoughts are turning inwards to cosying up in front of a crackling log fire with a nice hot whiskey having perhaps tramped through a thick carpet of leaves in an ancient beech woodIreland has many beautiful forests, national parks and leafy lanes bordering ancient riverside walks that wind their way through quaint little Irish villages that thankfully have retained their rural charm Old fashioned, meaty butchers sport big roasts, proper sausages and locally caught game if you are lucky The smell of freshly baked bread and cakes (you can forget your diet on a weekend away in Ireland) wafts out of small bakeries turned coffee shops where you can sit and people-watch a different kind of lifestyle altogether READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/a-taste-of-ireland/falling-for-the-lad-with-the-long-ears---the-naughty-natured-donkey-132046268.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/a-taste-of-ireland/falling-for-the-lad-with-the-long-ears---the-naughty-natured-donkey-132046268.html Falling for the lad with the long ears - the naughty natured donkey (IrishCentral) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:30:47 PDT
There is something special about a donkey It’s their naughty nature and those adorable earsWhen I first went to Ballinasloe fair in 1987 the price of a donkey was 5 punts If I had rented a big field and bought them all up I would be a donkey tycoon today! The place was flooded with them READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/a-taste-of-ireland/fall-berries-in-the-galway-hedgerows-and-cows-to-the-mart-131043498.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/a-taste-of-ireland/fall-berries-in-the-galway-hedgerows-and-cows-to-the-mart-131043498.html Fall berries in the Galway hedgerows and cows to the mart (IrishCentral) Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:00:08 PDT
Spindle TreeGalway County Council has granted planning permission to open the farm as a nature park, with a farm café and indoor playground in the barn The one objecting neighbour now has two weeks to lodge an appeal and this will take Bord Pleanála, in Dublin, 18 weeks to processThe berries are on the hedgerows; holly, red hops, sloes and blackberries Hazelnuts are ripe and mushrooms are magically appearing in the mornings READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/gallant-ireland-fall-to-defiant-french-116112659.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-inside-file/gallant-ireland-fall-to-defiant-french-116112659.html Gallant Ireland fall to defiant French (IrishCentral) Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:40:15 PST France secured their second win of the RBS Six Nations championship with a 22-25 victory as Lansdowne Road saw a pulsating return to Six Nations rugby While the victory keeps Marc Lièvremont's Grand Slam ambitions alive, Ireland now look towards the Triple Crown with trips to Edinburgh and Cardiff to comeDespite an incredible start from Ireland which saw them camped inside the French 22 for most of the opening 10 minutes, From the very first contact, Ireland were in control as French lock, Julian Pierre was pushed into touch after he gathered the kick offIreland inched closer to the French line, first stretching the ball wide right and when it came back wide left Gordan D'Arcy passed to Luke Fitzgerald who touched down in the corner, but the touch judge deemed the pass forward READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/culture-pop/five-books-to-read-this-fall-102860179.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/culture-pop/five-books-to-read-this-fall-102860179.html Five Books to Read This Fall (IrishCentral) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:30:06 PDT
One of the best parts of my gig as assistant editor of Irish America magazine is writing book reviews Every press copy that turns up in my office in a fresh beige envelope, new and smelling like all the public libraries I've loved, is a promise of a latest favorite, a gem to discover and recommend and lend out to everyone I know This fall's crop boasts an impressive selection of fare, from fiction to history to political memoir to cookbooks (I think I adore Jamie Oliver more fervently than some people love their firstborn children) Here are some standout selections:Jennifer Egan, A Visit From the Goon Squad: I couldn't recommend this book any more highly READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-at-heart/maeve-binchy-books-made-me-fall-in-love-with-ireland-91607744.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-at-heart/maeve-binchy-books-made-me-fall-in-love-with-ireland-91607744.html Maeve Binchy books made me fall in love with Ireland (IrishCentral) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:35:08 PDT
Today is one of those days when England, my second home where most of my family lives, is on my mind While this does make me want to jump on a plane (volcanic ash be damned) and spend time with my cousins, it also brings up a rather interesting memory that I only recently dug up from the recesses of my mind (being a history major in college means that anything that doesn't involved history is pushed into the back of your brain to make room for the names of every major general involved in the Battle of Gettysburg) It seems I've finally remembered when I truly fell in love with IrelandI'm known for being a rather long storyteller so you may want to grab a cup of coffee or a doughnut before continuing to read READ MORE ]]>