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. […]
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 […]