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Galway International Arts Festival in 2022: Experience extraordinary

Galway city is coming alive next year for its annual arts festival and will feature music acts like Sinéad O'Connor, new theatre, opera, visual arts and much more.

Top Destinations

Top 5 heritage destinations to visit during your next trip to Ireland

Aer Lingus is offering incredible deals on flights to the island of Ireland, start planning your 2022 return to the Emerald Isle with these breathtaking heritage spots.

Travel

Press the Green Button: Top 8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2022

The island of Ireland is waiting for you and there is no better time than now to start planning your next trip home in 2022.

Craic

You'll be moved to tears by this 10-year-old autistic Irish girl singing "Hallelujah"

Kaylee Rogers' powerful rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in 2016 remains a sensation years later.

Roots

Brian Kelly quits Notre Dame in huge shock, read our interview on his strong Irish roots

In an interview with Niall O'Dowd, the Fighting Irish coach reveals his strong Irish roots.

Travel

The Custom House Visitor Centre officially opens its doors in Dublin city

The interactive exhibits tell the rich history of the iconic building and mark the centenary of the Custom House fire during the War of Independence.

News

Dublin City Council rejects controversial hotel proposal at the site of iconic Dublin pub

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dublin in October to protest against the planned development of a nine-story hotel around the iconic Cobblestone Pub in Smithfield.

History

Remembering Patrick Kavanagh's 'On Raglan Road' on the anniversary of his death

How Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and The Dubliner's frontman Luke Kelly came together for the famous Dublin ballad On Raglan Road.

Food & Drink

Traditional Irish Christmas cake recipe the whole family will enjoy

This traditional Irish Christmas Cake will go perfect with a steaming hot cuppa tea this winter.

Christmas inspo? Irish Book Awards 2021 winners have been announced

Sally Rooney, Fintan O'Toole and Louise Nealon are among the winning authors of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021.

Salthill Prom’s magic captured in heartwarming short film and poem

This charming two-minute film captures the people, scenery, and atmosphere of a walk along the Salthill Promenade in Galway.

Events

"A Girl is a Half-formed Thing" takes to the stage at the Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Repertory Theatre welcomes an adaption of Eimear McBride’s acclaimed novel that plunges into the psyche of a girl with breathtaking fury and intimacy.

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IrishCentral Christmas gift guide 2021- Feel the magic of Ireland

Make Christmas extra special and spread the holiday cheer by gifting a loved one a unique piece of Ireland.

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Cyber Monday Giveaway: Last chance to win €250 gift card for Skellig Gift Store

Skellig Gift Store is celebrating Cyber Monday and are giving IrishCentral readers a chance to win an incredible prize.

Roots

The County Cork farmer behind Irish Heritage Tree's second forest

Irish Heritage Tree program's second planting location is based on a rural farm situated near Drimoleague in the heart of West Cork.

Food & Drink

An Irish chef's glazed doughnut recipe that's perfect for Hanukkah

Chanukah food traditions have their origins in the first years that the holiday was celebrated, and are meant to remind us of certain miracles associated with the events of Chanukah itself.

News

Hanukkah menorahs have become a favorite Christmas decoration for the Irish

Only about 2,500 people of Ireland's 4.8 million population are Jewish but the eight-branched candelabra are everywhere at Christmas

Food & Drink

Gobble up your Thanksgiving leftovers with this hearty turkey pot pie recipe

Make delicious use of your remaining turkey in this warm and tasty turkey pot pie recipe from our Irish chef.

Irish Voice

Celebrating Eugene O’Neill on the anniversary of his death

We remember O’Neill by looking back on his most famous play and the parallels between this family and the Irish.

History

What is the Kennedy family curse?

A look back at the tragedies that have befallen the Irish American political dynasty.

Craic

The unbreakable rules of Irish hospitality

If you haven’t experienced Irish hospitality before and you’re making your first trip there this year you might want to familiarize yourself with some of the basics.

Niall O'Dowd

Paul McCartney's Irish heritage helped frame his new book

Editor Paul Muldoon reveals how he and Paul McCartney clicked over their shared Irish heritage while compiling "The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present."

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Carrolls Irish Gifts: Top 5 picks for this Black Friday shopping

Carrolls Irish Gifts are giving their customers a chance to enjoy huge savings across their store this Black Friday, take a look at their top picks and see what is on offer.

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