Irish Culture, Fun and Entertainment

Events

Irish psychological drama “Blood” hailed as the next “The Killing”

"Blood," starring BAFTA-nominated Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

History

WATCH: When a Co Kerry parish introduced a tax on cows in 1962

“Tax on Kerry Cows” from The Radharc Collection is now available to stream for free on the IFI Player.

Entertainment

TUNE IN: Milwaukee Irish Fest 2020 streaming live online tonight!

Celebrate Celtic music and culture together at home with Milwaukee Irish Fest, August 13 to 16, 2020.

Culture

50 stunning Irish boys names and their meanings

In search of an Irish name for a baby boy? Here are the top 50 and their meanings!

Entertainment

Love, art and revolution in Ireland, through Helen Hooker and Ernie O'Malley's journey

"A Call to Arts: Love, Art and Revolution in Ireland - Helen Hooker and Ernie O'Malley's Journey" to premiere in the US and Ireland this fall.

Entertainment

WATCH: Choir's infectious rendition of ancient Irish language song

Never has seaweed sounded more appealing than it does in this traditional Irish ballad.

Entertainment

How old was Maureen O’Hara in “The Quiet Man?”

How old was Maureen O’Hara when she starred alongside John Wayne in “The Quiet Man?”

Roots

100 Irish first names and their beautiful meanings

Need to find an Irish name quick? Here are the top 100.

Entertainment

U2’s Bono honors John Hume with a moving poem

“We were looking for a giant and found a man whose life made all our lives bigger."

Entertainment

Maureen O’Hara on her life as a Hollywood legend

Maureen O'Hara, never nominated for a competitive Oscar, was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2014 for her lifetime achievements on the big screen.

Travel

Take Ireland of the Welcomes' magazine reader's survey

The largest and longest-running Irish interest magazine in the world wants to hear from its readers. Take our short reader survey and share your views.

Culture

Irish blessings and prayers for funerals

Blessings and prayers are just some of the ways the Irish heal from the death of a loved one.

Education

Irish language phrases for when you're stuck for words

Stuck for words? Try your tongue with some of our favorite Irish language phrases! Beatha teanga í a labhairt - the life of a language is to speak it!

Community

TUNE IN: Live Mass and performances for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock this Sunday!

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal and the Mayo Association of Philadelphia present a special live stream event for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock. Tune in!

Other Writers

“Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?” and a tribute to Northern Irish musical talent

Irish woman Patricia Killeen, who is now living in Paris, reflects on Northern Ireland's legacy of music as she prepares to visit for the first time in decades.

Entertainment

A version of the Eurovison Song Contest is coming to America

The American Song Contest will take place during the holiday season of 2021.

Food & Drink

Bottle of rare George Roe Irish Whiskey up for auction

In the 19th century, George Roe’s Thomas Street Distillery was one of Dublin’s largest and most productive distilleries in Ireland.

Roots

50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings

In search of an Irish name for a baby girl? Here are the top 50 and their meanings!

Education

Fun and easy Irish language phrases to learn during lockdown

Ever wanted to know how to say "YOLO," "fair play to ya," or even "what's your number in Irish?" We've compiled this video to help you get started.

History

Maureen O'Hara's "sex scandal" that led to a libel case

Maureen O'Hara, the star of The Quiet Man, sued Confidential magazine in 1957 for libel after they ran a story about her engaging in an affair at a Hollywood theater.

Entertainment