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Kim Kardashian has sent Duchess Catherine a letter and mystery maternity gift (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:18:09 PDT

Kim Kardashian has sent Duchess Catherine a mystery giftThe pregnant reality star was "really excited" to find out the British royal – who was known as Kate Middleton prior to her nuptials with Prince William – is due in July, the same month as the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, so she sent the duchess a letter and mystery presentA source said: “When Kim found out the pair had similar due dates, she got incredibly excited“She had her PA write a kind, warm note to Kate, enclosing a gift for the future heir to the throne and explaining they were both due in July"While Kim is reportedly disappointed she hasn't received an immediate reply from the duchess, she was keen to let her know she will be decorating her little one's bedroom with rubies and moonstones, as they are associated with the Cancer star sign, which both babies will be if they are born between June 21 and July 22 READ MORE

A St. Patrick’s gift from the Irish nation to Breezy Point after Sandy - Irish leader Enda Kenny visits as embattled community fights back (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:17:18 PDT

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny surveying damage after Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, Queens accompanied by local leaders (Photo: James Higgins)The Breezy Point community in Queens turned out in their hundreds on Sunday morning at St Thomas More Church to welcome Irish leader Enda Kenny and celebrate a Saint Patrick’s Day many present feared they would never see after the horrific events of Hurricane SandyA cold wind whipped in off the Atlantic and Breezy was living up to its name as parishioners hurried inside to the parochial church that has become the center of their recovery driveDespite the elements the plucky Irish community in one of the most Irish parishes in America were in joyous mood, buoyed by the presence of the Taoiseach and the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas Dimarzio READ MORE

Seventh Son on call - curatics gifts and lores, the healing hands of an ancient package (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:17:15 PST

Somewhere out there, maybe most likely in Boston, New York or Chicago, the traditional Irish American heartlands, there quietly still dwells the last of your Seventh Sons, those mighty ancient healers and possessors of curative gifts and lores the modern world knows little about If you are acquainted with such a special man then treasure the friendship because it is rare and priceless You might be even doubly fortunate in knowing a Seventh Son who is himself the child of a Seventh Son That is special indeed nowadays READ MORE

Ten romantic Irish ideas for St. Valentine's Day - from Yeats' poetry to the perfect gift (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:08:21 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

There are only a few days left, so if you are scrambling for inspiration for that perfect gesture or that looking for that perfect gift, have a glance at IrishCentral’s ten romantic Irish ideas for St. Valentine’s Day.

One Direction's Harry Styles has bought a £100,000 car as a birthday gift to himself (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:46:25 PST

Harry StylesThe One Direction hunk turned 19 on 1 February and marked the occasion by splashing on on a red Porsche Caymen S, which is currently being customized to suit his tastesHarry only bought the car after initially test driving a Porsche Carrera as a gift for his "brilliant" father Des, but then fell in love with the sports vehicle and decided to get himself a new car tooA source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Harry is besotted by cars and loves the Porsche brand after test driving a few"He has bought a £100,000 Carrera from a car dealer near his dad's home in Sale, Manchester READ MORE

Top ten Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Irish women - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:12:59 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

PHOTOS - Top ten Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Irish women - slideshow

Do Irish guys have the “gift of the gab” like their American counterparts? -- Survey finds American guys are chattier than American girls (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:01:04 PST

New research has shown, perhaps surprisingly, that it is in fact men who spend more time chatting on the phone as compared to womenRelationship psychologist Susan Quilliam says, “The classic joke is that it's the girls who are on the phone for hours But actually now it's guys who are becoming bigger fans of the phone conversation - particularly if they want to be in touch with friends and family who've moved abroad”FooTalk conducted a survey amongst 500 Americans which determined that men are ‘better at speaking to friends and family on the phone and have more International friends READ MORE

One Direction's Harry Styles gave Taylor Swift a vintage bracelet as a New Year's gift (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:45:39 PST

Harry Styles and Taylor SwiftThe One Direction hunk - who has been dating the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer for around two months - wanted to mark 2013 in style so presented the blonde beauty with the emerald bracelet, which he had picked out in a second-hand jewelery store near his home in Cheshire, North West England, over ChristmasA source told The Sun newspaper: "Harry handpicked the present for Taylor while he was back home"He found it in a second-hand shop and she was impressed when he handed it to her"He gave it to her at the plush hotel they stayed in while they were celebrating New Year in New York READ MORE

Are Irish men mean? Scrimping on gifts and how to tackle the issue (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:32 PST

Dear MTN,As I am writing this I realize it is not a huge problem however, it is something that has bothered me for years and I do not know how to approach the subject with my boyfriend Every holiday and every birthday, I always spend time and money getting my boyfriend a gift that I know he will love, and every year my gift seems like an after thought We have been dating for five years and we have discussed that we plan on getting engaged next year when we both turn 25 As for the gifts he gives me, he obviously spends a substantial amount less than I do on gifts and I am not materialistic by any means, but it does bother me READ MORE

Flatley Foundation gives $1 million Matching Gift Donation to Friends of the Orphans (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:17:08 PST

Gerry McGrath, Monica Henry, Patricia Flatley; Steve Franzino, Mary Margaret Flatley Darling; Heidi Leone,Tess Blackwell, Winnie Henry, and Dr Brian OrrThe Flatley Foundation of Braintree, MA has offered Friends of the Orphans a generous donation of $1 million dollars to be used for a matching gift campaign until December 31st, 2012Over the past three years "Irish Hearts for Haiti", a grassroots fundraising effort by the Irish-American Community in the Boston area, has raised over $200K to support the work by Friends of the Orphans in Haiti Winnie Henrey, one of the founders of Irish Hearts for Haiti said of the donation "We are over the top with excitement with the help that Friends of the Orphans is receiving from The Flatley Foundation READ MORE

Lucky Shamrock - Irish goods and gifts in Quincy (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:16:59 PST

Boston's favorite destination for Irish goods and gifts is better than ever this year Luck Shamrock store in Quincy not only has the biggest selection of all your favorite goodies, they are now offering a range of gift baskets featuring the widest selection of your favorite sweets, biscuits and food from homeThe aptly named baskets burst with variety and make the perfect Christmas gift for anyone in your life: Irish Madness, King Of Ireland, Santa’s Goodie Bag, Classic Collection, Cadbury’s Lover, Joy Of Jacob’s, Cookies Collection, Magic Of Mcvitie’sThis year Luck Shamrock is giving away an iPad and 5 Christmas baskets in their annual drawing READ MORE

Top ten Irish gifts to buy online this Christmas 2012 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:31:33 PST

Wilde and Wooley This is my personal pick of the Top Irish Christmas Gifts available online this yearSome of them are eternally popular mega brands and some are extra special hidden gems that are starting to make a name for themselves internationallyBuying Irish supports our economy but more importantly keeps those rural communities, that our visitors love, alive, thriving and vibrant1 READ MORE

Top ten gift ideas for Irish men - IrishCentral’s 2012 Christmas shopping guide (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:14:21 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Christmas is sneaking up on us once again, and you’re probably racking your mind trying to figure out gifts for your Irishman this holiday season. Fear not! IrishCentral has picked out our top ten gift ideas to treat your man to this holiday.

Top ten gift ideas for Irish women - IrishCentral’s 2012 Christmas shopping guide (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:47:00 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Buying for women is never easy, especially around the Christmas holiday.

Derry is 2013 City of Culture, but one of its biggest gifts to culture closed last year (IrishCentral)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:01:04 PST

The Hands Across the Divide statue, Derry-LondonderryDerry city was a different place in the middle of the 1980’s If you had suggested back then that it could become a City of Culture the locals would have laughed at youBack then it looked more like East Germany than La Rive Gauche It was in the middle of a war, for a start READ MORE

Christmas wish list - what gifts are you hoping to find under the tree this year? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:22 PST

It's that time of year again, and although a Chanel handbag is really what I want, sometimes dreams don't come true! Not to put a dampener on things, there are lots of other luscious goodies out there that I could happily play with come the 25th Here are some of my favorites Notepads at the ready…Emé Vandal leather necklace with hair pendantA quirky yet sophisticated piece that really captures a romantic vision of old Ireland with a funky contemporary design It’s also super versatile, making it an ideal accessory for any outfit – whether you are going for the minimalistic look or are dressing to impress this is rocking!Joanne Hynes 'French Queen' Neck-PieceJewellery just got dangerous! This edgy yet elegant piece from Irish designer Joanne Hynes is amazing READ MORE

Ideas for Irish Christmas gifts - a wool stool from Claire Ann O'Brien (IrishCentral)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:30:25 PST

Claire Ann O'Brien's wool stools Knits may be everywhere this season but if you're not getting off on Jil Sander then you might just get on to a fluffy, wool stool This is the coolest piece of interior kit I've seen in ages and for Winter it seems like the ultimate indulgence In fairness, you probably have a million jumpers already so save on another and grab some handcrafted loveliness instead, you'll be thankful when the cold snap rolls in and you're lounging in PJ's and cashmere socksIrish born Claire-Anne OBrien spends between 1 day to 3 days making these stools, mixing hand knitting with machine before constructing 3d patterns by hand READ MORE

The best Irish gifts online this Christmas (IrishCentral)

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:15:20 PST

Wouldn’t it be nice to give something especially Irish this Christmas? Not only would you be supporting Ireland’s economic recovery if you have a mind to, but also lots of jobs that keep those rural communities we are all so fond of as tourists alive and awake! But most importantly you or your loved ones would be receiving a quality gift that will be appreciated and valued for its uniquely Irish appealLike Waterford Crystal, who wouldn’t be pleased to ring in 2012 with a couple of crystal champagne flutes? The first edition Partridge in a Pear Tree from Waterford Crystals 12 Days of Christmas Range are reduced by 70% at wwwgiftshopirelandcom while stocks last, they are fast becoming modern day collectibles READ MORE

IrishCentral’s top ten Mother’s Day gifts for that special Irish mammy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 06 May 2011 04:39:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Who more than anyone deserves a special gift? The Irish mammy, who puts up with so much from her children and always looks after their needs.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's gift from God (IrishCentral)

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:45:03 PST

Posted by FatherTim at 8/7/2009 8:37 PM EDTMy friends,Today's confirmation by the US Senate of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the nation's highest court is a day for the record books, or history books, or religious books -- or some sort of book Or not READ MORE