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Saoirse Ronan has gone viral for her deft retort to men’s reactions on ways to protect yourself from attackers during a conversation on “The Graham Norton Show” that aired on October 25. Ronan, 30, was joined by her “Foe” co-star and fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal, as well as Denzel Washington and Eddie Redmayne for […]
Today, October 27, is National Tell a Story Day and why not take part by “putting pen to paper” with IrishCentral Storytellers? National Tell a Story Day celebrates story-telling of all kinds and what better way to share your or your family’s stories than with the IrishCentral Storytellers community? The Irish are known for being […]
It’s something we, the Irish, have known for centuries. Perhaps a “secret” might be a bit of a stretch but there is real medical proof that there’s nothing better than a potato. A non-profit group, called Natural News, reaffirmed back in 2014 what the Irish have known for centuries: potatoes are a superfood. After years […]
The Irish herbed drop scones are very easy to make, and the recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your taste preferences! Here’s how to make them. Scones are a beloved baked good in Ireland, and they have a long history in Irish cuisine. These delicious treats are enjoyed throughout the country and are an […]
Margaret “The Unsinkable Molly” Brown was a passenger on the RMS Titanic which sank in 1912 and unsuccessfully urged the crew in Lifeboat No. 6 to return to the debris field to look for survivors. Historically, an immigrant’s life has rarely been easy. A foreigner in the land they’ve chosen to make their home, the odds […]
Cillian Murphy was on hand in London last night, Thursday, October 24, for the UK premiere of his new Irish film “Small Things Like These.” On the red carpet, Cork native Murphy discussed what he found to be the biggest challenge in creating the film, which is an adaptation of Irish author Claire Keegan’s Booker […]
“A Bygone Craft” is available to stream for free on the Irish Film Institute’s IFI Archive Player. This 1931 newsreel depicts Irish men making a coracle, a hide-covered boat used for salmon fishing. The boat-making process is demonstrated to camera, from creating a base with twigs, to weaving the structure and covering it in animal […]
This weekend, a mysterious benefactor will probably walk among the art lovers and potential purchasers at an exhibition of up-and-coming artists in Dublin’s One Charlemont Square. He’s the Art Riddler, a man so inspired by how art has helped him through a difficult time in his life that he decided to give something back. This […]
On 18 May 1871, Chicago attorney J.W. Boyden sat down to pen a letter for illiterate Irish emigrant Jane Murphy. “She is in my office today,” he began, “debilitated by having borne 13 children, by prolapsus uteri, and by a 6-inch tumour on back of her neck; and in tears, having walked four miles, from […]
The Wolfe Tones have cancelled their retirement just over a week after their supposed last-ever gig for a “final farewell” stadium show. After 60 years of entertaining fans around the world, Brian Warfield and his bandmates took to the stage on October 13 in Dublin’s 3Arena for The Wolfe Tones final advertised show. Despite their […]