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Irish music is back! Mullingar to host 2022 Fleadh Cheoil after two-year postponement

Entertainment

Irish music is back! Mullingar to host 2022 Fleadh Cheoil after two-year postponement

As vaccinations kick in worldwide and restrictions start to loosen it's time for Irish music and cultural events to return.

Sinead O’Connor’s new book reflects on her childhood and has a few "chortles"

Entertainment

Sinead O’Connor’s new book reflects on her childhood and has a few "chortles"

While the singer-songwriter publicizes her new book she's also bringing up some old controversial feuds.

LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

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LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

On May 6 1882, two of the most senior British civil servants were murdered by Fenians and the news echoed around the world.

Birthday girl Roma Downey on fame, fortune and her Derry roots

Entertainment

Birthday girl Roma Downey on fame, fortune and her Derry roots

When you get your own star on Hollywood Boulevard, it's a sign that you're more than just successful. Your name has become iconic. You're a walking brand... This is Roma Downey.

Culture

Irish pubs don’t get better! 1979 footage of storytelling and song in Clare

Culture

Irish pubs don’t get better! 1979 footage of storytelling and song in Clare

Archival footage from an Irish pub features traditional Irish storytelling and song more than 40 years ago.

WATCH: Oobah Butler discusses his Mayo roots and hosting Catfish on MTV UK

Other Writers

WATCH: Oobah Butler discusses his Mayo roots and hosting Catfish on MTV UK

Contributor James Mahon chats with Oobah Butler about his rise to fame.

Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

Other Writers

Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

CJ Clancy traces the career of Irish American Oscar winner Mercedes McCambridge.

Craic

When Dubliners’ Seven Drunken Nights was banned by RTÉ for being too rude

Craic

When Dubliners’ Seven Drunken Nights was banned by RTÉ for being too rude

A new documentary examines the banning of the Dubliners' iconic song "Seven Drunken Nights" by Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ due to the song's sexual content.

Irish actor Anthony Boyle plays lead in Band of Brothers sequel, now filming

Entertainment

Irish actor Anthony Boyle plays lead in Band of Brothers sequel, now filming

"Masters of the Air," a follow up miniseries to HBO’s Band of Brothers and The Pacific, is headed to Apple TV+.

Cahir O'Doherty

Why the The Marksman was such a hit for Liam Neeson

Cahir O'Doherty

Why the The Marksman was such a hit for Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson's latest hit The Marksman is a modern-day Western that will turn all your presumptions on their head.

Roots

On This Day: Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born

Roots

On This Day: Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born

Bing Crosby, the crooner famous for the Christmas tune "White Christmas," has strong Irish roots.

On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," passed away

Entertainment

On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," passed away

“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is one of the most recognizable and most beloved songs about the Irish that has ever been written.

Dream homes

Matt Damon's Irish lockdown mansion sells for $4.2 million

Dream homes

Matt Damon's Irish lockdown mansion sells for $4.2 million

Matt Damon's Irish lockdown mansion has been sold for a whopping €3.5 million ($4.2 million).

Culture

County Armagh 'road-bowling' is a quintessential summer tradition

Culture

County Armagh 'road-bowling' is a quintessential summer tradition

'Road-Bowling' is a County Armagh summer tradition wherein competitors throw "bullets" down rural roads with many spectators onlooking and placing bets on the winners.

Events

TUNE IN: Dropkick Murphys album release live stream party tonight!

Events

TUNE IN: Dropkick Murphys album release live stream party tonight!

Dropkick Murphys will celebrate the release of their new album 'Turn Up That Dial' with a special live stream event on Saturday, May 1- tune in here!

Events

Mayo Day 2021 is going global and you can be part of the fun

Events

Mayo Day 2021 is going global and you can be part of the fun

Mayo Day will broadcast on Saturday, 1 May at 9:30 pm GMT+1/ 4:30 pm EST on the TG4 Player which can be viewed worldwide.

Culture

IrishCentral’s Book of the Month: “Exciting Times” by Naoise Dolan

Culture

IrishCentral’s Book of the Month: “Exciting Times” by Naoise Dolan

For May, join IrishCentral's Book Club as we read “Exciting Times” by best-selling Irish author Naoise Dolan.

Noel Gallagher and BellX1 among Ryan Tubridy’s Late Late guests

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Noel Gallagher and BellX1 among Ryan Tubridy’s Late Late guests

A special show tonight as The Late Late welcomes six fully vaccinated pensioners into the studio audience

On this day: Riverdance debuts at the Eurovision Song Contest

Entertainment

On this day: Riverdance debuts at the Eurovision Song Contest

On April 30, 1994, the world of Irish dance changed forever and one of the most famous Irish brands in the world, Riverdance, was unveiled.

Kim Kardashian wants to visit Nicola Coughlan on Bridgeton set

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian wants to visit Nicola Coughlan on Bridgeton set

Nicola Coughlan, the Irish star of Bridgerton, had a positively charming back and forth with Kim Kardashian on Twitter.

Cahir O'Doherty

Boys From County Hell is a first class comedy horror flick

Cahir O'Doherty

Boys From County Hell is a first class comedy horror flick

New Irish horror flick Boys of County Hell delivers the jump scares and the dark laughs in an enormously confident new film you shouldn't miss.

Van Morrison blast lack of free speech over anti-lockdown songs

Entertainment

Van Morrison blast lack of free speech over anti-lockdown songs

"Freedom is not a given any more. You have to fight for it."

Happy Birthday, Daniel Day-Lewis! A look at the actor's best roles

Entertainment

Happy Birthday, Daniel Day-Lewis! A look at the actor's best roles

Happy Birthday to honorary Irishman and Wicklow resident Daniel Day-Lewis.

Irish musician sues U2 for performing his song in 2011

Entertainment

Irish musician sues U2 for performing his song in 2011

Maurice Kiely claims he is the rightful author of "A Man and A Woman," which appeared on U2's 2004 album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb."

Business

Business

Niall Horan has invested in Irish leisure brand Gym+Coffee

Gym+Coffee has announced a significant partnership with international superstar and Irish national, Niall Horan.

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