Irish Culture, Fun and Entertainment

Events

Learn Irish culture and language with the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School

The Irish Fest Summer School registration is open and anyone in the world can sign-up and join their range of online Irish-themed classes.

Entertainment

Irishman Abroad takes on the Olympics, chats with the "Irish Hulk"

Jarlath Regan's Irishman Abroad Podcast has some great new content this week, from the Olympics, to an Irish NBA prospect Aidan Igiehon, to a bookstore in Letterfrack.

Culture

How Jack B Yeats' “Liffey Swim” won an Olympic medal in 1924

Jack B Yeats' painting won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He holds the honor of being Ireland's first medalist at the Olympic Games.

Food & Drink

National Cheesecake Day: Clodagh's rhubarb and ginger cheesecake recipe

A sweet and delicious recipe from Irish chef, restauranteur and television presenter Clodagh McKenna's cookbook, 'Homemade'.

Craic

Irish blessings and sayings for International Day of Friendship

Keep these Irish blessings in mind for your nearest and dearest friendships.

History

1863 - Birth of Irish American Henry Ford, maker of the Model T

Henry Ford, the maker of the Model T and the man behind the development of the assembly line technique of mass production, had strong Irish links.

News

Irish language pre-school forced to relocate after “social media hate campaign”

Naíscoil na Seolta was due to open in Braniel Primary School in East Belfast this September but has now decided to relocate elsewhere.

History

WATCH: Saints and science merge in Ireland's airline Aer Lingus

The 1962 Irish documentary 'Blessing the Aer Lingus Fleet' looks at the Irish airline's unique blending of Catholicism and technology.

Other Writers

Legendary New York Irish musician Brendan Ward passes

Brendan Ward, the famous New York-based Irish musician, radio host, and travel agent, died at his daughter’s home in Rochester, New York on Saturday, July 24.

Events

The 40th annual Great Irish Fair of New York, back to Coney Island

The Great Irish Fair is returning on Saturday, September 25th and is ready to welcome Irish music, dance, and Irish products to Coney Island, New York.

Food & Drink

Celebrate Baltimore's birthday with a visit to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Visit the brewery that combines over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity.

Entertainment

The best Irish movies of all time

The Irish have always had the gift of the gab and love to tell a good story so it's little wonder that they've made some brilliant movies over the years.

News

Irish Famine memorial unveiled at Glasgow church where Celtic FC began despite criticism

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Calton unveiled the "Tower of Silence" memorial in a ceremony on Sunday, July 25, paying tribute to the estimated one million people who perished during the Great Hunger.

Entertainment

"Star Trek” predicted the reunification of Ireland in 2024

"In the "Star Trek" universe Ireland had enjoyed a unified existence for more than 300 years.

Food & Drink

National Milk Chocolate Day! Fun facts about Ireland's favorite, Cadbury’s

Today (July 28, 2021) is the National Milk Chocolate Day and we all know what the best milk chocolate in the world is.... Cadbury's of course!

History

Belfast poet Louis MacNeice's Irish heritage was close to his heart

"I was born in Belfast between the mountain and the gantries, To the hooting of lost sirens and the clang of trams: Thence to Smoky Carrick in County Antrim."

History