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Boston author Joe Burke publishes first humorous take on the John F Kennedy assassination (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:48:05 PDT

Joe Burke used to find himself reading every book and watching every film about the assassination of John F Kennedy, but was still unsatisfied by the explanations of that day in Dallas in 1963Then Burke met Fitzy, a former shoeshiner on the Paramount lot in the 1960s who had polished John Wayne's boots and Frank Sinatra's wingtips, and soon it all made senseBurke's interest in the presidential killing had been sparked when he was living in Newton as a child and he found a book about the tragedy READ MORE

Writer Maeve Binchy was truly a one in a million Irish treasure -- Remembering her kindness and humor even more than her writing (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:46:16 PDT

Beloved Irish author Maeve BinchyWhen you hear the term national treasure used to refer to someone who has just passed, it is usually exaggeration of the worst kindIn the case of Maeve Binchy however, it is correct Maeve passed away on Monday at age 72She was a national treasure of Ireland and much more; hilarious, profane, an incredible friend, and a hugely talented writer READ MORE

On reaching the ripe young age of 59 -- Who is that guy in the mirror I wonder (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:31:10 PDT

I woke up yesterday morning to discover an impostorI gazed in the mirror on my 59th birthday and realized I had been hijackedThe grey haired, balding guy in the mirror with too many wrinkles and a paunch had clearly been foisted on me overnightThe sleek, handsome as hell, gazelle like guy I went to sleep as had disappeared READ MORE

Irish filmmakers “Lock Out” starring Guy Pearce built on high-action and humor - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:05:05 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish co-directors James Mather and Stephen St. Leger will shortly unveil Lockout, one of the most anticipated sci-fi action films of the year, and if Irish directors aren't known for space operas that's all to the good - the new film promises to surpass the usual guns and robots fare.

Christmas and Santa Claus cartoons that will make you ho ho ho - slide show (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:34:54 PST

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Will Ferrell makes the crowd cry - receives 14th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:27:28 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Will Ferrell was awarded the 14th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last night at the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The award was timely and well-deserved, at least to show-opener Jack Black who noted how Ferrell “makes you laugh so hard you cry and pee simultaneously."

Ye learned eejit - wonderful Irish parents show pride and humor when it comes to education (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:10:08 PDT

“No more pencils/No more books/No more teacher's dirty looks/Out for summer/Out till fall/We might not go back at all” are the lyrics from Alice Cooper’s classic song “School’s Out,” and I’ve been singing them with gusto at the very time my kids are preparing to go back to schoolYes, at the tender age of 45, I am putting an end to an academic career, and let’s just say Albert Einstein never had to look over his shoulder at any timeAfter three long years, I attained my master’s degree in management While I’m proud to say I graduated summa cum laude, ‘tis a far cry from my “Summa Cum Lucky” nightmare that was my undergraduate study!After the last week of class, my parents came over for Sunday dinner READ MORE

Why running for President of Ireland brings out the best and worst ----not to mention the humor and hostility (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:10:04 PDT

When I stated publicly to the Irish Times in a front page story that I had been asked to consider running for Irish president, I knew reactions would run the gamut from praise to disdainThe bookmakers didn't seem to take it too seriously at first Paddy Power opened up with my odds at 25/1, suddenly then they were 18/1 then 11/1 where they currently reside, fourth on the list of favoritesNot bad for a single week I suppose The increase in interest brought its own focus good and bad and sometimes just funny READ MORE

Will Ferrell is to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:17:58 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

The ‘Zoolander’ star feels “honoured” to have been chosen by the Kennedy Center to scoop the coveted accolade, and is already making plans ahead of a special ceremony in October, when he will be presented with a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait of Mark Twain.

New installment of Irish gallows humor - novelty t-shirts (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:00:06 PST

It went from street art, to YouTube video skits and now it seems that Irish businesses are cashing in on our national financial embarrassment An Irish company, based in Cork, called PuckOutcom, has come up with some IMF novelty t-shirts The firm usually specialize in novelty GAA-related clothing but now they’ve branched into economic crisis gags READ MORE

As the economic and political crisis continue Irish gallows humor in street art heats up (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:15:04 PST

This piece found on a wall in Rathmines, Dublin, was stencilled by the street artist, ADW According to the Irish Street Art website he's gaining a reputation as a political commentator ADW stencilled of the Irish Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan and the Prime Minister Brian Cowen as the "Blue Brothers" is a brilliant reflection of how the Irish public see out leaders See irishstreetart READ MORE

'30 Rock's' Tina Fey will receive the U.S. top humor prize at the Kennedy Center Awards (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:48:08 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Later this year, Tina Fey, better known as Liz Lemon from "30 Rock", will be honored with an award from the Kennedy Center.

Dublin toilet humor on show at U.S. film festivals (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:04:29 PST

By: DARA MCBRIDE

Not every boat was lifted by the Celtic Tiger economy. In "W.C.," the low key, but thoroughly likeable new Irish film by writer and director Liam O Mochain, it’s the people who work unseen and underpaid who are his subjects.

It's official! Irish humor goes global with Podge and Rodge ad (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:05:06 PDT

By: APRIL DREW

It's official! Irish humor is global! The offbeat Irish cartoon brothers Podge and Rodge have just won an international marketing award for ad agency Dialogue Marketing.