Commander Chris Hadfield has taken pictures of Ireland from a high point of view. Ok, the highest: Space. But Hadfield is back on the ground of the Emerald Isle and is getting up close and personal. Irish Tourism teamed up with the astronaut to compile three videos of three truly Irish sites. The breathtaking videos […]
Ancient Royal Artifact Hours From Destruction Saved
The past has a way of catching up with our real lives. And the story of the “lunala” is no different. Made of two identical, gold disks the necklace is said to have been worn by Irish kings 4,000 years ago. First found by a farmer in Coggalbeg County. The farmer passed it along to […]
Discover Ireland’s Food Festivals This Summer!
Visiting Ireland this summer? Well, you’ll have to eat, and there’s no better place than some of the nation’s best food festivals. Visit the sparkling pier in Donegal and learn how to make the perfect cocktail, or head down to Galway for the International Oyster Festival. If you truly want to get lost in another […]
Remembering the Famine: Memorials in North America – IrishCentral.com
The large scale emigration of Ireland between 1845 and 1855, caused by the historic famine, left America with 340,000 Irishmen. Today more than 34 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, and the country has not forgotten their roots. From the beautifully depicted bronze statues in Boston all the way to a memorial in Portland, OR, the […]
Top 10 Destinations Along the Wild Atlantic Way
If you’re soon to be visiting Ireland, you may need some help narrowing your destinations choices. To be sure, the Wild Atlantic Way has a number of breathtaking natural sights and fun dining options. But the top ten can be seen here in the article below. It asks that you make sure to stop by […]
“Hallelujah Priest” Becomes Viral Sensation Overnight
Irish priest Fr. Ray Kelly became an overnight internet sensation after he surprised an Irish couple at the end of their wedding ceremony with the familiar song, “Hallelujah.” Though Kelly said most couples in his parish beg for him to sing a their weddings, this couple was not of the parish and were totally taken […]
National Geographic Destination: Ireland
The National geographic chose to debut Ireland in its lastest destination video. If you’re looking to visit the Emerald Isle or just to learn more about its cities and shores, this video is both informative and fun. It begins with Ireland’s history and its ties to England. It then goes on to show the gorgeous […]
The Scariest Monsters From Celtic Mythology
You may not know that some of the scariest creatures in horror stories actually originated from Celtic mythology. For example, the vampire horror Dracula was created by Irishman Bram Stoker. Though, he may have gotten the idea from the tale of Dearg-due, a female vampire who rises once a year from the grave to suck […]
Diamonds Are an Irish Girl’s Best Friend
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. […]