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When Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne got kinky “Fifty Shades of Grey” style

Vintage poster shows the two stars in a position similar to the EL James novel antics.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Three extraordinary Sean O’Casey plays mark Irish Repertory Theatre’s 30th anniversary

Through May 2019, the esteemed Irish Repertory Theatre in New York presents a celebration of Sean O’Casey, whose plays emerged from the birth of a new, independent Ireland.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Black 47 lead singer Larry Kirwan looks back on the band’s history: “Home of the Brave.”

In the coming weeks and months, Kirwan and IrishCentral will look back album by album on the history of Black 47 and the ups and downs that came along the way. Today, we start with the first cassette “Home of the Brave.”

History

History

Jackie Kennedy’s sister Lee Radziwill dies age 85

Born Caroline Lee Bouvier in 1933, Lee Radziwill was three years younger than Jackie and spent much of her life in her elder sister’s shadow, despite her own accomplishments, beauty, and sense of style.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Happy Birthday to Irish actress Brenda Fricker!

Irish Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker celebrates her birthday on February 17.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Beloved Irish actor reveals he has joined our favorite Netflix series

The second season of Derry Girls is set to feature this iconic Irish actor.

Community

Community

Share your St. Patrick’s Day news with IrishCentral

Are you and your community planning something big for March 17, 2019? We want to hear all your St. Patrick’s Day news.

News

News

St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland could turn into a month-long celebration

Festival organizers have ambitious new plans to expand the celebrations.

Travel Tips

From "Quiet Man" to "Star Wars" – top movies filmed along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

From Hollywood blockbusters to captivating on-screen romances, Irish Central takes you through some of the biggest movies to feature Irelands renowned Wild Atlantic Way.

Irish Voice

“Untogether’s” Jemima Kirke tells all on Jamie Dornan sex scenes

Jamie Dornan’s newest film, "Untogether", has landed with a thud. But at least his co-star Jemima Kirke has great things to say about him.

Entertainment

Podcast: Lonely hearts behind book written to St Valentine in Dublin

Irish comedian Maeve Higgins finds people who left prayers to the saint, atop his remains in Dublin.

Entertainment

Conor McGregor picks beautiful Irish-language name for his new daughter

Conor McGregor's daughter's name has been revealed and its meaning is adorable.

Entertainment

George Clooney says Meghan Markle is being victimized like Diana

"And we've seen how that ends,” the actor commented.

Entertainment

WATCH: Derry Girls season 2 trailer is here

The trailer for the latest season of Derry Girls has been released

History

Footage of Jackie Kennedy and sister at Andy Warhol’s estate unearthed after filmmaker’s death

Forgotten footage of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and her sister Lee Radziwill on Andy Warhol’s Montauk estate during the summer of 1972 has been found after the death of avant-garde poet and filmmaker Jonas Mekas.

Culture

Iconic Irish actor David Kelly dies on this day in 2012

Over a 50-year career, popular Irish actor David Kelly became a national treasure through his iconic roles in "Strumpet City" and "Waking Ned Devine."

Entertainment

Game of Thrones shot epic final battle for 55 nights straight in Northern Ireland

The final season of Game of Thrones is going to include an epic battle scene cast and crew worked hard to film over 55 nights in a row in Northern Ireland.

History

How "The Fields of Athenry" became Ireland’s most famous song

Very few seem to know the history and background to "The Fields of Athenry", the highly popular sporting anthem.

Entertainment

Ten reasons you should marry an Irish farmer

Why should you marry a farmer? Are they not mean and miserly, hard taskmasters, unromantic and surly souls?

Homepage

Bill O’Reilly writes book on "the human being" Donald Trump

Irish American, former Fox pundit O'Reilly is set to begin editing after four months of research on the US President Donald Trump for the book on "The man. The human being. What he believes. His history."

Entertainment

New Netflix documentary to investigate 40-year-old massacre in Northern Ireland

"ReMastered – The Miami Showband Massacre" to air this March, will serve a warning of the consequences of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Entertainment