When Marilyn Monroe sang “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” she did not only speak for American but for Irish women as well. An historic gem of an article was uncovered by IrishCental showing a women’s weekly gossip column regarding diamonds. The article from 1896 warns Irish women of being overly flashy with their diamonds, […]
Bono
I really don’t need any fancy title for this article. Very few people can get away with a one word name, but this man can. His name is Bono and I think virtually everyone on the planet knows who he is. He was born in Dublin as Paul David Hewson on May 10th in 1960. […]
Top 10 signs You Have Irish ancestors
Do people have a hard time pronouncing your last name? Have you been looking for those Irish relations your parents keep telling you about but having trouble finding them? Chances are you’ve got some Irish ancestors! You can thank the Public Records Office fire in 1922 for your never having found their names. To see the full list […]
Ten Great Places to Have Tea in Dublin
No one can resist a great cup of tea in a cozy place full of nice people. But how to separate the great ones from the ones trying too hard? That’s the challenge. Luckily, Travel Edits have limited it down to 10 great places in Dublin. If you have all day, you may be able […]
Fascinating Facts About Irish Author James Joyce
James Joyce, a national Irish treasure, wrote fiction. Perhaps his most famous work was his book, Ulysess, which follows a day in the life of Dubliner Stephen Dedalus. But what many people don’t know is that Joyce’s life itself could have been a fictional work. He based characters in his book off of real life companions […]
Top ten most beautiful Irish people
Forget your Johnny Depps, Paris Hiltons and Angelina Jolies. Ireland has beautiful people and they want the world to know! From actors like the steamy Cillian Murphy, who starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception to the mysterious dark eyes of Andrea Corr who made FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women List,” Ireland has some serious hotties. If you […]
Ireland’s oldest and most charming pubs
Ireland is known for its liquid. It’s alcoholic liquid, that is. All over the Emerald Isle, natives and visitors alike are charmed by the nation’s pubs. As a point of national pride, Irish pubs are always in competition. That’s why Irish Central handpicked 8 of the best to make your next choice an easy one. […]
Wolfe Tone – The Man, Not the Band
Many readers are probably fans of the band the Wolfe Tones, but what do you know about the man the band is named for? Friday is the anniversary of his birth, so it’s a good time to learn the basics about a man who had a profound influence on the course of Irish history. For […]
What Goes Into Pulling Off a Flash Mob
Ever thought about organizing your own Flash Mob? It may not be as easy as you think. To pull off a mind blowing, colorful and meaningful flash mob, you had better keep three very important things in mind: the Venue, the Dancers and The timing. You may be performing in a crowded park or in […]
Symbolism of Ireland: The Rose
Many see a green shamrock in their minds when thinking of Ireland, but this blogger thinks of roses. While some readers may think the Irish American mom has her countries wrong (as the rose is a common symbol for England), she gives a list of reasons why Ireland is the rose of her heart. From […]