The Lord of the Dance will be taking his last bow on one of the most sought after venues for professional entertainers- the Broadway stage. Michael Flatley, who charmed the world with his fancy footwork and mesmerizing stage presence, has announced that he will be retiring from professional dance after his highly acclaimed show “Lord […]
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As Conan showed us a few weeks ago, tracing your family history can be quite a challenge, especially if you are of Irish descent. Most people can use a little bit of help in this area, and IrishCentral has put together just the list to get you started on the right track. In an expansive […]
Countries around the world have started to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis, with governments trying to scurry to determine how many refugees they can accept and what type of services can be provided. Ireland is no different, though there is some internal debate over just how many refugees the country may be willing to […]
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Summer may be coming to an end, but its never too late to plan the perfect getaway. If you are interested in stepping back in time and exploring Irish history, but a trip to the Emerald Isle seems too monumental, there are plenty of options here in the U.S. that allow you to dive deep […]
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It seems everything in life comes much easier to celebrities, thanks to endless resources and the money to make things happen. But apparently, if you are of Irish heritage, being a celebrity can’t even help give you answers about your family line. Just ask Conan O’Brien, a comedic celebrity with some pretty obvious Irish roots. […]
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What do Bill Clinton, President Obama, and Tom Cruise have in common with each other that you could likely also have? They all have official proof of their Irish ancestry. It is a sense of pride for people all over the world to be a part of the Irish diaspora or to be of Irish […]
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Getting to know another culture is a rewarding and insightful experience, and can also be extremely hilarious to witness. Recently various videos have begun popping up on YouTube introducing Americans to various aspects of Irish culture, such as the Try Guys attempting to learn Riverdance, and the reactions and comments from the participants are just […]
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For centuries scholars, historians and professors have been the go-to source for historical theory that is often taken at its word- largely in part because who else would have the credentials or the access to find evidence to challenge their assertions? As it turns out, a 14-year old girl was able to do just that to […]
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Over the past week, Youtube has been flooded with historical footage of Dublin and life in Ireland from decades past. British Movietone and the Associated Press have uploaded over 550,000 videos (totaling one million minutes) of footage that gives a glimpse into life in old time Dublin. With everything from celebrity visits, natural disasters, and […]
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The Irish Cabinet is discussing a bill this week that could provide answers for over 50,000 adopted individuals, including 2,000 Americans adopted from Ireland. The Adoption Information and Tracking Bill would finally give those who have been adopted access to their birth certificates, which would contain important information regarding their birth parents, family history, and […]
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