Last week we showed you a few of the commemorations for the Easter Rising, one of the most prominent moments in Irish history. But what exactly happened 100 years ago? Leave it to YouTube to provide answers. While many timelines and stories of the heroes and days following Easter Monday can be found online, it is […]
While people around the world celebrated Easter this past weekend, Ireland was gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations the country has seen in 100 years. Easter Week marks the beginning of the events this month dedicated to the 1916 Easter Rising Centenary. 2016 marks 100 years since a relatively small group of rebellion […]
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It’s been a busy week in the world when it comes to all things Irish. Citizens across the U.S. and world turned green for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, celebrating with parades and pints, and tables laden with Irish feasts. It was also eventful in the world of entertainment as well. St. Patrick’s Day […]
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is for many a celebration of all things Irish. Here are a few videos to get you in the spirit ahead of the holiday in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. With seven times more people of Irish descent than people actually living in Ireland, the US is a great […]
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The Force is strong in Ireland, specifically in the Dingle Pennisula in County Kerry, where it has been confirmed that Star Wars: Episode VIII will be filmed in part during the next few months. Ceann Sibéal has been selected as one of the filming locations for the new movie, and preparations are already underway. It […]
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An exciting thing just happened in the world of Irish genealogy- over 10 million Irish Catholic Parish Registers have been indexed and published online, and there are multiple sites offering free access to these parish records during the month of March. The folks over at Findmypast are celebrating by offering free access to Irish records […]
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There is so much to like about Irish dance– from the deep connection to Irish culture, to the mesmerizing footwork and the childhood memories it brings up for so many of Irish descent. In recent years the traditional Irish dance style has been transformed into incredible works of modern art. A new video by the […]
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Love is in the air this week, thanks to Valentine’s Day being just around the corner. Whether anxiously awaiting the chance to shower a loved one with gifts, or planning to spend the day watching comedies focused on love gone wrong, everyone has something to say about Valentine’s Day, and that includes the Irish. After all, […]
Seasons change and time marches on, no matter what part of the world you live in. This week marked an important date in the Celtic calendar, with the official start of the Celtic Spring on February 1st. This event is called Imbolc, one of the four fire festivals, but is better known as St. Brigid’s Day. […]
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Irish dance is one of the most beloved aspects of Irish culture. From traditional step to Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, the emotion and opportunity for artistic expression has made it one of the most popular ways for members of the Irish diaspora to connect with their heritage. There is now a new movement […]
