IrishCentral ireland entertainment - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/ireland+entertainment IrishCentral ireland entertainment en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/american-girl-in-dublin/entertaining-my-first-guests-in-ireland-and-proudly-showing-off-my-new-beloved-home-200411221.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/american-girl-in-dublin/entertaining-my-first-guests-in-ireland-and-proudly-showing-off-my-new-beloved-home-200411221.html Entertaining my first guests in Ireland and proudly showing off my new beloved home (IrishCentral) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:17:45 PDT
Ranelagh Gardens in DublinYou know how nothing makes you appreciate where you grew up more than leaving it? Well, the other half of that must be that nothing makes you appreciate your adopted country more than showing it to othersThis past week, two of my friends from college come over for a visit (Spring Break at its dampest) After an incredibly hectic journey over with multiple close calls and an unplanned layover in Manchester, they were determined to stay up the whole first day One of my favorite things to do when I’m in a new place is to go to the grocery store, and see all the different brands and flavors and packaging READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Laoisa-Sexton-is-determined-to-bring-brilliantly-funny-For-Love-to-Ireland-189059181.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Laoisa-Sexton-is-determined-to-bring-brilliantly-funny-For-Love-to-Ireland-189059181.html Laoisa Sexton is determined to bring brilliantly funny “For Love” to Ireland (IrishCentral) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:25:38 PST
By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Once in a while a new Irish playwright comes along with the talent to surprise you with the freshness and originality of their work. Last September at Origin Theatre’s 1st Irish Theatre Festival that distinction belonged to Laoisa Sexton, the New York-based Irish actress who wrote and starred in For Love, a brilliantly funny new play about the thorny pursuit of love in Dublin that delighted audiences with its raw wit.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/the_wests_awake/dubliners-luke-kelly-is-still-alive-alive-oh---theres-never-been-more-ballad-singers-in-ireland-188578281.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/the_wests_awake/dubliners-luke-kelly-is-still-alive-alive-oh---theres-never-been-more-ballad-singers-in-ireland-188578281.html Dubliner’s Luke Kelly is still alive, alive oh - there’s never been more ballad singers in Ireland (IrishCentral) Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:01:05 PST I have great news for all of you arising from a lovely singing session in the town of Ennis the other night The good news is that the mighty balladeer Luke Kelly of The Dubliners is not dead at all Forget that story Luke Kelly is alive and well and singing away as good as ever READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/A-history-of-fashion---a-slideshow-of-photo-shoots-from-when-Vogue-visited-Ireland-in-1959----PHOTOS-188397001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/A-history-of-fashion---a-slideshow-of-photo-shoots-from-when-Vogue-visited-Ireland-in-1959----PHOTOS-188397001.html A history of fashion - a slideshow of photo shoots from when Vogue visited Ireland in 1959 - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:22:53 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

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READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Irish-fiddler-player-Marie-Reilly-to-perform-at-Irelands-Great-Hunger-Museum--187477681.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Irish-fiddler-player-Marie-Reilly-to-perform-at-Irelands-Great-Hunger-Museum--187477681.html Irish fiddler player Marie Reilly to perform at Ireland's Great Hunger Museum (IrishCentral) Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:52:03 PST
By: JANE WALSH

Marie Reilly, a premier Irish fiddler who recently released her new album "The Anvil," will perform at Ireland's Great Hunger Museum.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Irelands-most-influential-trad-band-The-Chieftains-set-to-end-US-to-on-St-Patricks-Day-186930821.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Irelands-most-influential-trad-band-The-Chieftains-set-to-end-US-to-on-St-Patricks-Day-186930821.html Ireland’s most influential trad band The Chieftains set to end US tour on St. Patrick's Day (IrishCentral) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:36:51 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

The world's most influential and successful traditional Irish band, The Chieftains have confirmed a 28-date US tour kicking off February 9, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, FL.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall---slideshow-186353462.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall---slideshow-186353462.html Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall - slideshow (IrishCentral) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:17:55 PST By:

The world's most influential and successful traditional Irish band, The Chieftains have confirmed a 28-date US tour kicking off February 9, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, FL.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall-186351302.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Top-ten-tourist-attractions-in-Belfast-City---from-the-Titanic-Quarter-to-Belfast-City-Hall-186351302.html Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall (IrishCentral) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:59:50 PST
By: RACHAEL LAIRD

PHOTOS - Top ten tourist attractions in Belfast City - from the Titanic Quarter to Belfast City Hall - slideshow

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Ireland-gets-four-BAFTA-nominations-Daniel-Day-Lewis-Lincoln-leads-the-pack-186215222.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Ireland-gets-four-BAFTA-nominations-Daniel-Day-Lewis-Lincoln-leads-the-pack-186215222.html Ireland gets four BAFTA nominations, Daniel Day-Lewis’ ‘Lincoln’ leads the pack (IrishCentral) Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:13:04 PST
By: KERRY O'SHEA

The nominations for the 2013 BAFTAs were released on Wednesday, and Steven Spielberg’s historical documentary ‘Lincoln’ is leading the pack with ten nominations. Several other films that boast Irish production work are also nominated amongst the categories. 

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/A-tale-of-three-Irelands---Brona-Crehans-new-play-Pillow-on-the-Staircase-186197162.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/A-tale-of-three-Irelands---Brona-Crehans-new-play-Pillow-on-the-Staircase-186197162.html A tale of three Irelands - Brona Crehan’s new play ‘Pillow on the Staircase’ (IrishCentral) Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:49:44 PST
By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

People often take time to come to terms with events that have shaped them. So it proves in Dublin-born playwright Brona Crehan’s new play Pillow on the Staircase, which is based on true life events from her own past. 

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Downton-Abbey-returns-to-PBS---Branson-and-Sybil-travel-from-Ireland-in-season-premiere---VIDEO--186006032.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Downton-Abbey-returns-to-PBS---Branson-and-Sybil-travel-from-Ireland-in-season-premiere---VIDEO--186006032.html Downton Abbey returns to PBS - Branson and Sybil travel from Ireland in season premiere - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:26:22 PST
By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Season three of the hit period drama Downton Abbey began Sunday night with a two hour episode. Downton Abbey may be for sale as Robert Crawley learns that he’s almost broke and the news comes just before daughter Mary is about to marry Matthew Crawley, which she does later in the episode.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Dublin-takes-center-stage-for-Gathering-Ireland-launch-2013-184996011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Dublin-takes-center-stage-for-Gathering-Ireland-launch-2013-184996011.html Dublin takes center stage for The Gathering 2013 launch in Ireland (IrishCentral) Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:46:07 PST
By: JAMES O'SHEA

It promises to be one hell of a party! Dublin will take centre stage for a sensational New Year’s Eve Festival heralding the start of The Gathering Ireland 2013.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/christmas-starts-way-too-early-here-in-ireland-nowadays---halloween-is-hardly-over-when-santa-claus-shows-up-181737351.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/christmas-starts-way-too-early-here-in-ireland-nowadays---halloween-is-hardly-over-when-santa-claus-shows-up-181737351.html Christmas starts way too early here in Ireland nowadays - Halloween is hardly over when Santa Claus shows up (IrishCentral) Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:16:26 PST Christmas comes too early these daysChristmas seems to be here for the best part of 3 months these days The children are no sooner back to school and you can see some supermarkets bringing merchandise into the back of the stores and being piled up high, then bit by bit and all of a sudden it’s like Christmas got sick all over usBefore anyone asks I love Christmas, but by the time Christmas days comes the whole thing has worn off me and this is sad Christmas day is supposed to be the climax of the whole festival, don’t you think!We are getting more like America here in the last decade when it comes to Halloween with all the houses being done up like a scene from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/people_and_politics/larry-hagman-and-jr-dies-but-the-legend-lives-on---a-villain-in-ireland-as-well-as-everywhere-else-in-the-world-180684361.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/people_and_politics/larry-hagman-and-jr-dies-but-the-legend-lives-on---a-villain-in-ireland-as-well-as-everywhere-else-in-the-world-180684361.html Larry Hagman and J.R. dies but the legend lives on - A villain in Ireland as well as everywhere else in the world (IrishCentral) Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:31:50 PST
Larry HagmanSo JR died with his boots on, like he said he wouldLarry Hagman played one of the greatest villains of all time, John Ross Ewing, a man who gripped the world I grew up in READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/emeraldextracts/the-rubberbandits-wonder-if-christ-haunts-the-eucharist-in-new-promo-video-for-science-week-2012-in-ireland---video-176140561.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/emeraldextracts/the-rubberbandits-wonder-if-christ-haunts-the-eucharist-in-new-promo-video-for-science-week-2012-in-ireland---video-176140561.html The Rubberbandits wonder if Christ haunts the Eucharist in new promo video for Science Week 2012 in Ireland - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:00:51 PDT
The Rubberbandits on ScienceThey’re at it again! Limerick’s pride, The Rubberbandits, are promoting Science Week 2012 in a new hilarious video in which they interview an immunologist from the Department of Biochemistry at Trinity College DublinThe lads - Blind Boy Boat Club and Mr Chrome - sat down with Dr Luke O’Neill in order to get to the bottom of the age-old question - does Christ himself haunt the Eucharist served at Mass?“Do you think that one day science can prove that Communion wafers are haunted with the ghost of Christ?” the lads asked the amused doctorIn the video posted on their YouTube channel, the lads introduce the video writing, “We made this video for science week READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/jersey-irish-blog/tis-the-season---half-way-to-st-patricks-day-all-ireland-final-and-the-irish-festival-at-the-jersey-shore-170316826.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/jersey-irish-blog/tis-the-season---half-way-to-st-patricks-day-all-ireland-final-and-the-irish-festival-at-the-jersey-shore-170316826.html 'Tis the season - half-way to St Patrick's Day, All-Ireland final, and the Irish Festival at the Jersey Shore (IrishCentral) Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:32:22 PDT
Enjoying the craic at the Irish Festival on the Jersey Shore (Photo: Jim Lowney)So it begins again, sure as Christmas arrives each December It’s Irish Season in New JerseyThis time of year is not to be confused with St Patrick’s Season which starts sometime in January during the NFL play-offs and last until April READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/-how-riverdance-changed-a-bored-american-teenagers-view-of-ireland----still-working-its-unique-magic-all-these-years-later-for-young-and-old--165961236.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/-how-riverdance-changed-a-bored-american-teenagers-view-of-ireland----still-working-its-unique-magic-all-these-years-later-for-young-and-old--165961236.html How "Riverdance" changed a bored American teenager’s view of Ireland -- Still working its unique magic all these years later for young and old (IrishCentral) Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:01:30 PDT
"Riverdance" still as inspirational as everIt’s been a great week to be Irish Actually, every week is great to be IrishKatie Taylor’s lifelong dream came true, and Micheal, John Joe, Paddy, and Cian, our other medalists, also got the world talking with their heroics in London They gave the whole country a lift READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/across-the-pond/an-irishmans-guide-to-celebrating-st-patricks-day-in-ireland-142931295.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/across-the-pond/an-irishmans-guide-to-celebrating-st-patricks-day-in-ireland-142931295.html An Irishman's guide to celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland (IrishCentral) Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:15:15 PDT
St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast CityHail glorious Saint Patrick, dear Saint of our isle! Of course St Patrick’s Day is a momentous one in the world calendar (there aren’t many other national holidays that prompt an audience with the President or turn rivers a different color) and it’s a day to be savored But before you do, consider the following things to make the most of the national dayIf you don’t get to the city by midday, don’t expect to move freelyIt can be hard to get all your ducks in a row on St Patrick’s Day READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/gaelic-girls-blog/gaelic-girl-mollie/the-only-women-irish-men-buy-drinks-for-are-prostitutes-131113988.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/gaelic-girls-blog/gaelic-girl-mollie/the-only-women-irish-men-buy-drinks-for-are-prostitutes-131113988.html The only women Irish men buy drinks for are prostitutes (IrishCentral) Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:15:31 PDT Mollie KervickI’m twenty I grew up in a tiny town in northern Connecticut and have been going to college in Maine for the last two years That’s why city-living is a foreign concept to me Living in a city in a foreign country is even more out of my repertoire READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/culture-pop/prince-owes-3-million-in-ireland-high-court-justice-says-89264507.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/culture-pop/prince-owes-3-million-in-ireland-high-court-justice-says-89264507.html Prince owes $3 million in Ireland, High Court Justice says (IrishCentral) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:30:18 PDT
TMZ reported today that Ireland's High Court Justice Peter Kelly has announced that entertainer Prince owes almost $3 million to concert promoters for failing to perform a Dublin show in 2008 Kelly says a settlement was reached in February, but Prince has yet to pay upAn agent who worked with Prince told the court that when he told Prince about the problem, the singer responded, "Tell the cat to chill We will work something out," according to TMZ READ MORE ]]>