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The flowers continue after marching season - hope, romance and remembering the past in New Jersey (IrishCentral)

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:18:10 PDT

St Patrick's Day roses fade away as spring emerges in JerseyThe white roses with the deep green tint I gave Honey Badger for Saint Patrick’s Day faded just a bit slower than our month-long Irish marching season here in New JerseyThey stand dead now in the vase still looking romanticThe parades are history, kept only in photos and stories as memoriesBut the flowers go on READ MORE

NASCAR racers Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr tell all on new romance (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:17:45 PDT

NASCAR couple Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse JrOne of NASCAR’s hottest couples of the moment is Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr E! News caught up with the adorable duo to get the lowdown on their relationship on and off the trackPatrick said to E! News, "I'll say, 'Babe, am I less hot when I'm not on good on the track? Does that make me less attractive? And he's like, 'I'm not with you because you're a race car driver'"How sweet!Stenhouse Jr went on to say that Patrick isn’t just a star on the track, but also in the kitchen: "I don't stick to a diet [but] she wishes I would READ MORE

Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki’s romance is going strong despite a tough couple of weeks (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:32:27 PDT

Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki going strongThey've weathered some tough times in their professional lives these past few weeks, but Irish golf superstar Rory McIlroy and his tennis playing sweetie Caroline Wozniacki insist their romance is still going strongMcIlroy had a meltdown and walked off the course a couple of weeks ago, and Woz hasn’t won a substantial tournament in a long time, so the press decided that broken hearts might be the reason for the poor play – not to mention that they haven’t been tweeting each other nearly as much as they used toBut the couple dubbed Wozzilroy insist that their nearly two-year old relationship is still going strong"Just because I have a bad day on the golf course and Caroline loses a match in Malaysia, it doesn't mean that we're breaking up," McIlroy said READ MORE

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect opportunity for Irish romance - go out and find the Irish love of your life (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:17:20 PDT

MTN will help you find love this St Patrick's DayIf you are single and Irish, what is the most romantic day of the year to celebrate love, or to find love? You guessed it - St Patrick’s DayThe only day of the year that I ever suggest going out to meet singles is on March 17 READ MORE

St. Valentine's Day romance: 10 surprising facts about the Irish and sex (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:05:58 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

What is it about the Irish and sex? Pre-Christian Irish attitudes to sex were decidedly more conservative than in recent times, where Cupid was saddled with a chastity belt by an outwardly pious nation. But have times changed? You be the judge. Here are 10 surprising facts about the Irish and sex:

Romance in the air as love-seekers show up at St. Valentine's resting place in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:46:23 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

St. Valentine, the patron saint of love, was executed in Rome and buried there in the 3rd century. Much later an Irish priest was granted permission to exhume his remains, and now his skeleton lies under a church in Dublin.

Taylor Swift has dumped Harry Styles - huge fight in the Caribbean ends One Direction star's whirlwind romance (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:46:09 PST

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have splitThe couple - who went public with their romance at the beginning of December - are said to have ended their relationship after they had a huge fight while on holiday in the Caribbean last weekA source told the New York Post's Page Six that the 18-year-old One Direction star was dumped by the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer after they had a massive bust-up on the British Virgin Island, Virgin Gorda and she fled their plush resort earlyA source also confirmed to the MailOnlinecom: "Yes I can confirm they have split up READ MORE

One Direction's Harry Styles is reportedly worried his romance with Taylor Swift is moving too quickly (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:15:24 PST

Harry Styles and Taylor SwiftThe One Direction singer - who stayed with the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer at her mother Andrea's house on Wednesday (191212) - is said to be already growing tired of the constant attention surrounding their new relationshipA source told the New York Daily News: "In the beginning, Harry loved all the attention, but now he's wondering what he got himself into READ MORE

One Direction's Harry Styles sparks rumors he's romancing Taylor Swift - pair spotted wearing matching necklaces (IrishCentral)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:16:14 PST

Harry StylesThe 18-year-old One Direction star and the 22-year-old country singer - who are said to have casually dated earlier this year but ended their fling after she caught him cheating prior to her recent brief relationship with Conor Kennedy, 18, - were photographed separately wearing identical necklaces prompting speculation they bought them together and are back on good termsThe news comes just weeks after sources close to Taylor revealed she secretly asked one of the One Direction teen heartthrobs to join her for a meal at the luxury Luton Hoo hotel after performing at RadioOne's Teen Awards in London but refused to say which member it wasA source previously told gossip website RadarOnline: "Taylor really liked Harry and even though they weren't exclusive, he hinted at making it official with her just before he took off to Australia He even told Taylor he didn't want her to see anybody else while he was gone!"However the 'We Are Never Ever Ever Getting Back Together' singer reportedly stopped speaking to the boyband star after she heard he was also sending flirty messages to other girls READ MORE

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have taken their romance Down Under (IrishCentral)

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:15:54 PDT

Ashton Kutcher and Mila KunisThe 'Two And A Half Men' actor - who has been dating his former 'That 70s' co-star for six months - opted to mix business with pleasure by taking his 29-year-old girlfriend along on a work related trip to AustraliaThe 34-year-old actor hosted a star-studded dinner in Sydney - with guests including Brian McFadden, Mel B and model Ruby Rose - to promote his successful business investment AirbnbBut the actor also made time to enjoy the local sights with Mila and the couple were spotted checking out the Wild Life Sydney ZooA source told Australia's Daily Telegraph: "They never requested anything and just enjoyed a typical experience READ MORE

Olivia Wilde takes her romance with Jason Sudeikis to the next level (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:03:04 PDT

Olivia WildeThe 28-year-old 'Butter' actress - who plays a stripper called Brooke in the satirical comedy movie - has moved in with her comedian actor boyfriend of nine monthsA source told US Weekly magazine: "They are living together now," and are "totally inseparable"The blissfully happy couple are said to be joined at the hip but are in no rush to wed, as they have both been married before'Saturday Night Live' star Jason was previously married to actress and '30 Rock' writer Kay Cannon from 2004 to 2010 READ MORE

A weapon of war plays romance - how a police pipe band helped me find my wife and belong (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:17:44 PDT

The Union County Police and Fire Pipes and DrumsWe run into each other socially often, but Arthur Hynes knows he will usually see me in his shop near three set dates each yearThe gentleman from the County Down owns a fine jewelry store in downtown Cranford and looks after his customers well Artie’s also brilliant for a chat about almost anything, especially music and the artsHe knows he will see me in December, most likely on Christmas Eve, when I am shopping for Honey Badger’s gift READ MORE

Bradley Cooper’s romance with Zoe Saldana is back on (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:17:41 PDT

Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper‘The Hangover’ actor was spotted leaving Zoe's Hollywood home in the early hours of Saturday morningThe on-off couple met up again later yesterday for a cosy cinema date at the Arclight Dome Theatre on Sunset Boulevard, where they watched the controversial new Scientology-inspired movie ‘The Master’The former co-stars – whose relationship seemed awkward at the premier of ‘The Words’ earlier in September - appear to have rekindled their casual romance after breaking up in MarchA source close to the ‘Avatar’ actress said at the time: “They’re definitely not together READ MORE

Forbes’ richest popstar Taylor Swift in summer romance with Robert F Kennedy’s grandson (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:31:15 PDT

Conor Kennedy and Taylor SwiftLast week Robert F Kennedy’s grandson Conor Kennedy was just another suntanned teenager with a loopy smile knocking around Hyannis Port in MassachusettsAlright, he was a Kennedy too, which isn't exactly insignificant, but the point is he wash't a celebrity - yet Today he is READ MORE

Romance Rocks World Irish Dancing Championships for Jade Bridgewater and Mitchell Hodges (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:17 PDT

Jade Bridgewater, 4th place Girls 15-16 and Mitchell Hodges, 2nd place Boys 15-162012 World Irish Dancing ChampionshipsPhoto: Callum BridgewaterJade Bridgewater and Mitchell Hodges had an extra special reason for enjoying the World Irish Dancing Championships this year The teenagers are competitive Irish dancers in both solo and team events, with impressive records that include Top Five in all the major international events But spending the whole week together in Belfast, Northern Ireland - in addition to their Top Five placements in the 15-16 events - was the icing on the cake, according to HodgesThe two have known each other for some time, but it was only on this past New Year's Eve that they started dating READ MORE

St. Valentine not only patron saint of romance, but also of epilepsy (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:03:42 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Today is the day when couples around the world celebrate their love for each other, but what many people do not realize is that St. Valentine is also the patron saint of epilepsy.

Sinead O’Connor falls in love again – but this time she rekindles romance with Twitter (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:11:54 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Sinead O’Connor has found solace after the end of her fourth marriage – in the shape of social network site Twitter.

My wedding plans with boyfriend go viral - TV and media jump on my whirlwind romance (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:15:16 PST

Screengrab of Alisa and Jon's interview on TV3Shocked by media attention having met and become engaged to her Occupy protester fiancee in just 12 weeksGaelic Girl on heading home to the US to share her engagement news with her familyMost of you have read in my previous article, “Revolutionary’s Romance” that I am now engaged to Jonathon Keane, who I met here in Cork at the Occupy Cork site It came as much as a surprise to me as to anyone and I am currently still floating in the shock of itWith school, the Occupy Cork camp, my growing relationship with Jon, and recent events making our story a media interest, I have hardly had a moment to breathe or think or settle into the reality of the momentWhile it has been a joyful occasion, it has also been difficult having such a momentous and important event take place when I am so far away from my family and loved ones READ MORE

Fiery end to an old romance (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:45:27 PDT

Illustration by Cathy BartholomewHer name was Patsy McGurn She had bog brown eyes and glossy black hair and I truly loved herShe was my first sweetheart We were both eight years old and we shared the same double desk in Rossdoney School READ MORE

Romantic Ireland is far from dead and gone, yet (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:55:12 PDT

Ballroom of Romance, Glenfarne County LeitrimHaving but mere Travolta like social experience of the raucous disco floors of west Clare, this column would not claim to have too much insightful knowledge of the delights of the Ballroom of Romance era However the bashful secrets of this bygone age are to be revealed in a new museum project spearheaded by the good citizens of Glenfarne in lovely LeitrimAmongst the community leaders of this innovative heritage tourism project is Sean McDermott, a namesake and distant blood relation of the 1916 leader who helped mould Michael Collins, Sean MacDiarmada Sean highlighted to the Celtic Times the visit of the Minister for Tourism onsite last weekend at the world famous venue as a sure step in reliving the innocent heartbeat of a bygone Ireland READ MORE