Irish Entertainment News and Gossip from Ireland and Abroad

Tentative or total returns to Irish theatre in New York coming

Will you ever feel safe in the close confines of a Broadway theatre again? That's a question that producers hope you will answer with an emphatic yes.

Culture

Book Review: The Little Book of Irishisms - know the Irish through our words

A handy little guidebook for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just our words but how we are as people.

Food & Drink

WATCH: Irish inspired Guinness football commercial brings hope for new season

Former Fighting Irish quarterback Joe Montana recites powerful Irish sentiments and expressions in this inspiring football commercial by Guinness.

Entertainment

Diane Keaton calls Irish toddler a "young Reese Witherspoon"

Adorable Dublin girl "Crazy Daisy" impresses Hollywood with her acting skills.

News

Alec Baldwin nightmare shooting puts harsh spotlight on Long Island Irish actor

Irish American actor accidentally shot and killed a person with a prop gun on the set of his new movie “Rust”, in New Mexico.

Genealogy

Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was so proud of his Irish roots

"When we toured Ireland, we played in Cork and the entire day I walked around in a daze. I'd never felt more spiritual in my life".

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” a smash hit in London

Saoirse Ronan’s London stage debut as Lady Macbeth is a smashing success.

Entertainment

Movie about 9/11 hero Fr. Mychal Judge to air in November

"Remembering Mychal" tells the story of FDNY Chaplain Mychal Judge. 20 years after his death he is beloved by many as the Saint of 9/11.

Entertainment

WATCH: Daniel O'Donnell has released a new music video and fans are going crazy

Daniel O'Donnell has released a music video for his new song "Down at the Lah De Dah" and it's gained a big reaction from fans online.

Entertainment

Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott’s Mam’s life to be made in to movie, “My Boy”

"My Boy" a memoir by Philomena Lynott, the mother of Irish rockstar Phil Lynott, is to be turned into a movie and will follow her life and relationship with her son.

Entertainment

Jamie Lee Curtis wants Halloween in Derry 2022

Jamie Lee Curtis loves the idea of celebrating the finale in the series "Halloween" in the home of Samhain, County Derry.

Other Writers

Dancing Dublin sisters star in world-famous Moulin Rouge show

IrishCentral Contributor Patricia Killeen catches up with Claudine and Isabelle van den Bergh Cooke, two Dublin-born dancers, at the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

Craic

What does Kanye West’s new name “Ye” mean to the Irish?

Kanye West's changed his name for "personal" reasons, but we wonder does he know 'ye' is an oft-used word among the Irish?

Culture

WATCH: Get ready for Halloween with this spooky, short Irish film

Filmed in Co Down, "The Coming of the Black Dawn" from the Irish Film Institute will send shivers up your spine this spooky season!

Entertainment

Let Niall Horan put you to bed with new guided sleep narration

The singer lends his dulcet Irish tones to help lull listeners into a deep and restful sleep.

The top Irish American NFL players of all time

In the US, fall is football season! Check out these Irish Americans who made an impact during their NFL careers.

Entertainment

Is "Succession" star Brian Cox Irish?

While Brian Cox, who plays Logan Roy on the hit show "Succession," has strong Irish roots, the star hails from Scotland.

Entertainment

Press the Green Button and plan Halloween 2021 in Ireland

Ireland is on the cusp of a full reopening and Samhain has a massive amount in store for anyone visiting this fall.

Entertainment

Modern Family's Sofia Vergara enjoys traditional chipper on Irish holiday

Vergara and Manganiello have been in Ireland for several days and have shared snaps from Galway City and Shanahan's restaurant in Dublin.

History

LISTEN: Ireland’s greatest storyteller has the best spooky Halloween stories

Seanchaí Eddie Lenihan has amassed the largest collection of folk stories and tales in Ireland.

Entertainment

Shannen Doherty reveals reality of cancer treatment to raise awareness

Shannen Doherty posted unfiltered images of her breast cancer treatment, including a jarring image of her completely bald with a bloody piece of cotton wool in her nose.

Entertainment

Liam Neeson “filled with horror” over Tuam Babies, to go ahead with major film

The Tuam babies scandal rocked Ireland and the world and now Liam Neeson has revealed he is going ahead with a major film project on the issue.

Entertainment

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

The history of Halloween is fascinating - thanks, in large part, to the Irish.

Genealogy

Singing in the Rain" star, Gene Kelly was hugely proud of his Irish roots

"He was very proud of being Irish...he really felt his Irish roots were at the core of his being."

Entertainment

LISTEN: Irish podcasts to listen to during cozy fall evenings

Looking for some new Irish or Irish/American podcasts? Make yourself a hot chocolate and settle down with one of these comforting, inspiring, educational, or hilarious listens.