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The world’s smallest cinema fits into an old phone box in Malin, Donegal - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:54 PDT

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Ten castles to rent in Ireland for a vacation fit for a king - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:13 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Forget about hotels or bed and breakfasts. Treat yourself like real royalty during your next vacation to Ireland and stay at one of these historic castles.

Aerobic fitness fights the aging process - hopping on your bike could keep the years off (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:02:53 PDT

Getting the cardio in can keep the years offStudies have shown that aerobic exercise may have important anti-aging effects, possibly reversing many of its consequences by as much as twelve yearsAerobic capacity, (the ability to breathe deeply and utilize oxygen), declines as people age Regular, vigorous, aerobic activity or exercise can substantially delay such declines according to one expert, Dr R READ MORE

Arizona Cardinals Release Adrian Wilson, Perfect Fit For New England Patriots (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:32:12 PST

In a somewhat shocking development on Friday, it became known that the Arizona Cardinals would be releasing strong safety Adrian Wilson Wilson is going to be 34 by the end of next season, but he had still played well into his 12th season last year He finished the year with 54 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one interception His leadership was also pivotally important for the play of what proved to be an excellent unit READ MORE

Getting into a fitness routine while unemployed in Dublin and running to see the sights of Ireland (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:32:06 PST

Runners on O'Connell Street during Dublin's half marathon (Photo: MyCharityie)Back home in Boston, my mom is training to run Rás na hÉireann USA, a really fun, local Irish-American 5K race Every year the race fills to capacity, and in mid-March (obviously), streets close down and are filled with rivers of shamrocks and leprechauns and flags I ran it years ago – to date, the only 5K I’ve run – and it was so much fun READ MORE

Ballynahinch Castle - Connemara fit for a king... (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:31:25 PST

Ballynahinch Castle, Recess, Connemara, County GalwayA stay at Ballynahinch Castle is like happening upon a finely blended Irish whiskey Sixty six years in the making and mixing of history and hospitality has resulted in damn near perfection Beautifully situated on the Owenmore river in the heart of Connemara, this former fishing and shooting lodge which once belonged to an Indian prince is completely authentic and unspoiled Beloved of generations of repeat visitors (many from just down the road in Galway) who know a good thing when they find it, it is the perfect place for lunch in the Fisherman’s Bar or a romantic break in one of the Riverside suites with four poster beds READ MORE

Trying To Get Fit In the Winter With The Gathering Dublin (IrishCentral)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:01:23 PST

It’s starting to get cold in South Dublin so to prepare for the encroaching frost I’ve bought two bags of coal and started watching YouTube videos on how to twist sheets of newspapers into kindling Sure, there are still days when the sun breaks through the clouds but if there’s one thing that Game Of Thrones has taught us, it’s that Winter Is ComingWhen it gets cold, I need hot food Pasta, kebabs, roast potatoes, whatever is handy READ MORE

One Direction are being forced to get fit ahead of their world tour (IrishCentral)

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:15:57 PDT

One DirectionThe group - made up of Zayn Malik, 19, Harry Styles, 18, Niall Horan, 19, Louis Tomlinson, 20, and 19-year-old Liam Payne - will embark on an eight-month run of shows in December, and bosses are concerned they are not as fit as they need to be to undertake the gruelling scheduleA source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We're concerned about them - and Liam is still healing after he broke his toe when he MacBook fell on it this summer in the US"Zayn and Niall have both been on crutches so now they're all on hardcore fitness regimes"Niall has dislocated his knee a total of 14 times, while Harry was this year forced to take up pilates to deal with bad posture brought on from his high school paper-round READ MORE

The essential supplements - the important vitamins and minerals to help you keep fit and strong this winter (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:45:46 PDT

The essential vitamins and minerals to give a boost to your dietDietary supplements cannot erase the sins of an unhealthy lifestyle They can however be a very important component of any wellness program we wish to pursue The following supplements represent the basics of well rounded nutrition:A good quality multi-vitamin/mineral - A good multi supports the minimum requirements of all the essentials It fills in the gaps with respect to our daily food and beverage intake READ MORE

A fitting tribute to Irish musician Larry Reynolds - thousand pay tribute to the beloved fiddler (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:30:30 PDT

Larry ReynoldsWaltham, Massachusetts -- Last Thursday was a sun-filled, crisp New England Day with a touch of coolness after the heavy downpour on the day before as people first starting lining up for the Wednesday wake for Larry Reynolds, the chieftain of Boston’s Irish music communityThousands would turn out for hours to offer their condolences to widow Phyllis Reynolds and her six children and many grandchildren at the Joyce Funeral Home in Waltham, the leafy suburb on the outskirts of Beantown Many of them returned Thursday morning to celebrate a Mass at St Jude’s Church, their “spiritual home” parish READ MORE

Robbie Keane misses Ireland training but is expected to be fit, says Marco Tardelli (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:39:32 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

Robbie Keane had Irish fans fearing that another name was added to their growing list of injuries, after sitting out today’s training with an Achilles problem.

Foiled by fitness - Jewelry thief didn’t bet on store attendants being champion runners (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:13:02 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

A Dublin jewelry thief got a bit of surprise when it turned out that the attendants who he stole a bracelet from were in fact top-class athletes, making his getaway near impossible.

Bring back one of the ‘Idiots’ - Derek Lowe would be a great fit in Boston (again) (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:46:18 PDT

No, ‘idiot’ is not a low level stoop into the dark art of trolling If you recall, the merry bunch otherwise known as the 2004 Red Sox were self-declared idiots Kevin Millar, Johnny Damon and our story’s hero, Derek Lowe, were three of the biggest (again, self-professed) idiots Lowe wasn’t just ‘an idiot’, he pitched admirably for the Red Sox for 8 seasons, including a World Series ring, a plethora of wins and indeed saves, countless funny moments for us Red Sox fans to enjoy and, of course, pitching a no hitter into the bargain READ MORE

Derval banishes doubt over fitness while Andrzej is Ireland's celebrated canoe prospect (IrishCentral)

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:19:11 PDT

By: AOIFE HERBERT

The media frenzy surrounding Derval O'Rourke's fitness for the upcoming games was laid to rest on Tuesday night as she recorded her best time of the year at a track meet in Lignano, Italy. Derval finished in second with a time of 13.02 seconds behind American Lolo Jones in the 100m event and the high profile star will certainly be her biggest threat to a medal in just over a weeks time.

Donta Hightower should be a Perfect Fit for the New England Patriots Defense (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:52 PDT

During the three seasons in which Bill Belichick won his Super Bowl rings as the New England Patriots head coach, he relied on a strong defense to carry his team That defense's success was predicated on the play of very athletic, but also very intelligent, linebackersThis year, the team's defensive strength appears to be at the linebacker position once againIt should have come as no surprise that the Patriots drafted Donta Hightower in the most recent NFL draft READ MORE

BiG 12 looking like a nice fit for Irish (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:00:21 PDT

The days of an Independent college football powerhouse are numbered!The BCS lords will meet this week to decide the future of a possible BCS play-off or plus-one gameIt is a widely accepted opinion that should such a proposal, which seems inevitable and much sought after, be implemented READ MORE

New England Patriots: Bo Scaife is a Perfect Fit in the Patriots' Offense (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:15:19 PDT

The New England Patriots brought in former Tennessee Titans Tight End Bo Scaife today Scaife joins an already crowded depth chartWith Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez firmly established as the team's starters, Daniel Fells was signed earlier in the off-season to be the team's third option Fells signed a three-year-deal for $5 READ MORE

Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat: Last Stand Would be Fitting End to Big Three Era (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:45:10 PDT

"The Big Three"At different times of the past few years that term has meant something different When the Boston Celtics originally brought together their three stars, they were dubbed "The Big Three" with Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce leading the team to a championship in 2008Since before last season however, "The Big Three" has referred to the trio of Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Lebron James in Miami READ MORE

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

Top ten ways to get an Irish woman to lose interest in you (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:35:13 PDT

Rules of engagement, some one-liners to send her runningOffer one of these lines when you find yourself at your whits end with an Irish woman, and they are sure to move on to the next fitting suitor 1 “I’m don’t like sarcasm”Few Irish people can exist without an injection of sarcasm in their everyday lives She will be turned right off you when you tell her you’re too slow on the uptake READ MORE