Irish Culture, Fun and Entertainment

Valentine's Day Irish gifts from CelticClothing.com

The Celtic Clothing Company, the premier Irish American clothing company in North America, is celebrating its 25th year in business.

Entertainment

Gabriel Byrne's most popular movies

From "Unusual Suspects" to "Miller's Crossing," Dublin native Gabriel Byrne has certainly left his mark on Hollywood.

Events

Ireland's St. Patrick's Festival 2021 goes virtual with SPF TV

Ireland's national St. Patrick’s Festival returns in 2021, running from March 12 to 17.

Roots

Irish Heritage Tree planting native trees in Ireland

Plant your Irish roots in Ireland will IrishCentral's new initiative Irish Heritage Trees.

Politics

Quoting James Joyce, an emotional Joe Biden bids Delaware farewell

President-elect Joe Biden said, "when I die, Delaware will be written on my heart" before departing for Washington, DC for his inauguration.

Culture

Irish violinist to perform Irish tunes at the Biden family's pre-inauguration mass

Irish violinist Patricia Treacy is set to perform two distinctly Irish tunes at a mass for Joe Biden and his family before his inauguration on January 20.

Culture

South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled for second year in a row

Organizers of the South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade are now looking ahead to 2022 events.

Community

Your story: Have you ever played matchmaker? We want to hear from you!

MyIrishdate is carrying on the old Irish tradition of matchmaking but we want to hear your stories! Have you played cupid? Share your story here.

History

Timothy Fahey, certainly a Tipperary person of great note

From an emigrant store owner to the founder of "The First National Bank of Ireland", this Tipperay man leaves an incredible legacy in Ohio.

Events

Trinity online lecture: Post-Conflict Recovery - Mosul Museum Project Zero

Part of the Out of the Ashes series, Corine Wegener, Director, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, will give an online lecture on Jan 25.

Cahir O'Doherty

Paradise Square: The new musical about the Irish and Blacks in NYC's Five Points

Conceived by Black 47's Larry Kirwan, Paradise Square looks at how Black and Irish cultures met in the Five Points in the 1860s, and then changed America.

Culture

These 25 Irish books have been named must-reads in Oprah Magazine

The Oprah Magazine's list of '25 Irish Books You Should Read' is a proper mix of old and new Irish classics.

Craic

Gardaí challenged to online dance off with Swiss police

Police officers in Switzerland have challenged gardaí to an online dance off after posting an online video of their own force members' choreographed dance routine.

Genealogy

Are you of Irish descent? Now is the time to get your Irish Citizenship

As Irish immigration to the US slowly decreases, it is important to secure your Irish Citizenship in order to preserve the right for future generations.

History

Defending Trinity College during the 1916 Easter Rising

As bullets rang out on April 24 1916 who would defend Trinity College? A handful of porters armed with pikes? Four young cadets wielding empty rifles?

Community