Of the three men who landed on the moon 45 years ago this month was Michael Collins. While his name is not as recognizable as Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin, the mission would have been incomplete without him. He stayed inside the orbiter while the other two men touched on the surface. Another little known […]
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Top World Changing Irish Inventions
Among the world altering inventions out of the Emerald Isle is its most successful export- Guinness. Also out of Ireland came the first heat exchange device which propelled the world of whiskey distilling. But the green country is known for more than just booze. Inventions like the ejector seat and color photography also have roots in Ireland. […]
Largest Stash of Ancient Celtic Coins- Discovered!
While professionals have been searching for ancient, Celtic coins for a number of years, it was a group of amateur treasure hunters who hit the jackpot. In the Channel Islands, these hunters discovered millions of dollars worth of ancient coins. Nearly 50,000 silver and bronze coins were brought up, dating back to 50 BC. The […]
What Marriage Records Can Tell You About Your Ancestors
When you’re looking into your ancestral past, perhaps the first thing you need to locate is you long lost relatives’ marriage records. These papers are often full of fascinating and pertinent information. Be sure to look at the person who performed the service to get an idea of where they may have attended church. You […]
What’s Low Cost and What’s Free in Ireland
Vacationing always ends up being more money than we expect. Especially if that vacation happens to be in Ireland. Airfare is a huge chuck of your budget. Adding in hotels, cars and food, your wallet really starts to suffer. That’s why you should try to find low cost or even free attractions. You can always […]
Some of Ireland’s Strangest Ancient Brehon Laws
Before the final takeover of the ancient Gaelic lands by English in the 17th century, there was law and order. Named the Brehon laws after wandering lawyers, these laws presided over the land and people. Though some of them were quite strange. For example, the only musician with substantial status was the harpist. Other musicians […]
Escape To The Burren
The Burren in County Clare may be one of the most under-appreciated regions in Ireland. If you’re looking for an outdoor vacation, get ready to pack your bags and find your hiking boots. You can literally stop and smell the flowers, like the native Arctic and Alpine that grow freely. If water activity is more […]
Super Silgo Event: Tread Softly Festival
W.B. Yeats is arguably one of the greatest writers of all time, and with his work he left behind a legacy of his roots- Silgo. Throughout his career, he used the culture, folklore and landscape of Silgo. And he was not alone. His brother Jack was a painter who said he never created a piece […]
Top 10 Locations For A Perfect Irish Wedding
If Ireland is wear you plan to tie the knot, you may consider some of Irish Central’s wedding locations. Whether it be the Solis Lough Eske Castle in Donegal, named Ireland’s Wedding Venue of the Year, or the Carton House in Maynooth, where the coordinator gives hands on assistance with everything down to the flowers, […]
Research Suggests Guinness Benefits Heart Health
Why take an aspirin when you can drink beer? A recent study at the University of Wisconsin is suggesting that Guinness can actually help prevent heart attacks. They researchers gave dogs with narrow arteries (commonly associated with heart attacks) a small amount of Guinness. The effect was surprising- the beer reduced clotting in the arteries. […]