Joseph Mary Plunkett, who famously married Grace Gifford on the eve of his execution, faced the firing squad on May 4, 1916. If there was… Read More »On This Day: Easter Rising leader Joseph Mary Plunkett was born in Dublin
Now in its 19th year, the An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year,… Read More »An Post Irish Book Awards 2024 shortlist – the best of new and established Irish writing talent | IrishCentral.com
My father had so many admirable qualities about him: humility, generosity, honesty, and constant gratitude, but the quality I admired most was his compassion toward… Read More »How my orphaned father rediscovered his Irish family
Our ancient ancestors held a deep respect for nature down to trees being part of the Brehan Law. The Druids recognized five great trees known… Read More »Ancient Ireland’s reverence for the environment
Born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Richard Harris was as known for his commanding presence on screen as he was for his tempestuous personal… Read More »On This Day: Irish actor, Richard Harris, the rebel, bard and sorcerer was born in Limerick
Marking its 19th year, Culture Night (Oíche Chultúir) will see a host of special events across Ireland on Friday, September 20, with all activities available… Read More »Ireland’s Culture Night returns with a slick lineup of free events across the country
The suggestion, labeled as a ‘cop-out’, has come amid an ongoing row over the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, and as Ryanair said that exorbitant… Read More »Minister slammed for encouraging tourists to fly to Shannon to visit Dublin | IrishCentral.com
Few Irish villages have welcomed more famous faces than County Meath’s picturesque Slane, writes Domhnall O’Donoghue. Originally published in the July / August 2021 issue… Read More »Slane: A Meath village fit for a king
Seasonal summer recipes to whet your appetite this summer, made with wonderful local Irish produce. Ireland (for the most part) is in desperate need of… Read More »Traditional Irish recipes to make your summer fresh and tasty
These are the Irish songs you need to have playing during your next party – no matter how big or small! We guarantee these tunes… Read More »LISTEN: Irish songs that are sure to get folks dancing
