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Irish ‘Mick’ fighter pilot was one of the British RAF’s best pilots in World War One (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:14 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A new book details the contribution of the Irish aces involved in the Allied flying services World War One.

Exclusive interview with dance performance group Fusion Fighters who combine Irish, tap, African gumboot, and hip hop - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:48:33 PDT

Fusion FightersNew on the dance performance scene are a group who call themselves the Fusion Fighters Wearing custom tap shoes and masks, these dancers combine Irish, tap, African gumboot, and hip hop, in an effort to push the limits of how each of these separate dance forms have traditionally been viewed The dancers remain anonymous as they perform onstage and in video One of the dancers said, “The new age of dance is coming, and it’s more about the movement and not about us as individuals—less distractions and more intrigue READ MORE

Ultimate Fighter Conor McGregor’s rags to riches story with Marcus Brimage fight $60,000 win (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:50:44 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

With a few well timed punches, Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor will say goodbye to his days of welfare and hello to the luxuries of being a UFC fighter after a successful debut in Sweden where he earned $60 thousand with knockout of the night honor.

Irish UFC Ultimate Fighter Conor McGregor says “Without a doubt, I'm the champ” (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:24:49 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

After his triumphant debut against Marcus Brimage, Irish ultimate fight champion Conor McGregor told ESPN “Without a doubt, I’m the champ.”

Shadowy ninjas of Irish dance, Fusion Fighters set to debut March 17 (VIDEO) (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:47:15 PDT

Pray that they only use their awesome hip-hop, techno, disco, martial arts, Celtic dance powers for goodI discovered Fusion Fighters today when I opened a mysterious Facebook message sent in a plain brown envelope (new service, still in beta), and throwing caution to the wind, followed a cryptic shortened URL to its YouTube sourceNothing could prepare me for the Mcfunkadelicness I found, and now share with you:http://wwwyoutube READ MORE

Charlie Sheen donated $75,000 to a young cancer fighter after meeting her father (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:31:52 PST

Charlie SheenThe 'Anger Management' star - who has five children - reportedly made the generous donation to help a 10-year-old girl called Jasmine, who is battling an aggressive form of muscle tissue cancer known as Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, after meeting her police officer father on Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles recently and hearing of her illnessA source told gossip website TMZcom that the actor told the police officer: "no parent should have to watch their kid go through that" and sent a cheque to the police department just one day later, who have started a fund to raise money for the little girl who requires over a year of expensive medical treatments, including chemotherapy and radiationThe generous actor's stunt-double Eddie Braun is also said to have sent a cheque for $25,000 to the fund after hearing about Jasmine through his good pal READ MORE

Suspect in murder probe of bare knuckle fighter's wife recently attacked priest (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:12:52 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

The chief suspect in the deadly murder of a Louth mum, had tried to attack a priest in recent weeks, it has emerged.

Libyan-Irish fighter speaks out about the horrific situation from the frontline in Syria (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:03:29 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

A Libyan-Irish fighter has said that current conditions in Libya are much worse than last year’s civil war battle against ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Irish freedom fighters in Latin America would not like this change (IrishCentral)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:16 PST

Waves of Irish immigrants washed to all shores of the world when our homeland was in turmoil But the shores we are most known for are in North America, England and Australia Over the years as we assimilated in our new homes, we have courageously fought for rights and risked our lives in the armies of our adopted countries Disproportionately for our numbers, Irish names fill the pages of history books when it comes mention of heroism READ MORE

WWE fighter Sheamus talks to Jimmy Fallon about his life in Ireland - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:52:33 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Sheamus, the first Irish born WWE champion, visited and spoke with late-night host Jimmy Fallon on Friday night. The WWE star talked about his life as a WWE profressional, growing up in Ireland, as well as his humorous beginnings as an IT specialist.

Mark Wahlberg picks Jennifer Lawrence as ‘Fighter’ part 2 love interest (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:07:57 PDT

By: KARLA RODRIGUEZ

Newcomer Jennifer Lawrence has been chosen to star in "The Silver Linings Playbook," the followup to the critically acclaimed film "The Fighter,"alongside Mark Wahlberg.

Mark Walhberg in training for ‘The Fighter’ part two - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:03:33 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Mark Wahlberg is in training to film The Fighter 2. 'Before I made the first one I knew that the second one was in the pipeline,' Wahlberg told NBC's PopcornBiz this week.

Mark Wahlberg confirms sequel for Oscar-winning ‘The Fighter’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:24:48 PDT

By: JORDANA KOZUPSKY

After initial comments in the beginning of March about a possible sequel to the box-office hit “The Fighter,” Mark Wahlberg has yet again confirmed the making of another movie during his “Guy Movie of the Year” acceptance speech. Despite criticism of trying to re-create another “Rocky” series, the production team seems to have every intention of straying away from the legendary saga. According to Popwatch, Wahlberg insists that, “We’re not going to do “Fighter” 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, but we’re going to do 2.”

'The Fighter' star Amy Adams to star in controversial Scientology film (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:20:36 PDT

By: KARLA RODRIGUEZ

Actress Amy Adams has joined the cast of the forthcoming Paul Thomas Anderson's Scientology movie, a film based around the life of founder L. Ron Hubbard.

‘The Fighter’s’ Mark Wahlberg is making a film with pop superstar Justin Bieber (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:06:50 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

The actor-and-producer has called the 'Baby' hit maker "really talented" and said the pair have already started working together on a project with Hollywood studio Paramount, which is yet to be officially announced.

'The Fighter's' Mark Wahlberg set for two new major movies (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:46:49 PDT

By: AISLING REDICAN

Lights On: Lights Out (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:13:41 PST

By: Tim Weldon

“It’s a family drama. It’s about my relationship with my wife and children.” – Holt McCallany about his character, Patrick “Lights” Leary

Bring Bush! Libyan freedom fighters cry for help. (IrishCentral)

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:20:15 PST

Libyans under assault from Qaddafis air force, cry for the decisive leadership of George Bush They plead for a Bush style imposition of a "no fly zone", to save their lives from vicious air attacksEstimates now say the death toll in the Libyans citizens quest to free themselves from their terrorist dictator to be 6,000 dead The wounded count is much higher too, now that the dictator has unleashed his modern air force to bomb the population at will READ MORE

Mark Wahlberg hints at a second part to the Oscar winning 'The Fighter' - SEE VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:25:29 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

'The Fighter's' 'Irish' Micky Ward - a working class hero - SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:40:08 PST

Read more: Irish Micky Ward: "The Fighter" speaks outThis Sunday, when Hollywood big wigs gather for the 83rd annual Academy Awards, The Fighter will be looking to have the biggest night for a heavily-Irish movie in five years, since The Departed was up for a bunch of awards, including a Best Supporting Actor nod for “the fighter” himself, Mark WahlbergGiven what is going on in the world, given the angry, messy state of the union here at home, it’s tempting to dismiss the Oscars as little more than a gathering of pretentious, pretty folkBut can we actually find deeper meaning in the Oscar-nominated films? In The Fighter? Is there a deeper message for our time in this inspirational flick?Joyce Carol Oates thinks there might be The only trouble is that the message may be a frightening one READ MORE