On This Day: The Irish Brigade suffered 60% casualties at the Battle of Antietam
IrishCentral.comby John Fay·25d ago
September 17, 1862: the Union and Confederate armies met in a wicked, and ultimately, indecisive battle in western Maryland that resulted in over 20,000 Americans dead or wounded.
How Betty Williams and a peace march changed Northern Ireland forever
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·25d ago
Belfast peacemaker Betty Williams witnessed unspeakable tragedy in August 1976 when three children were killed by a car driven by a fugitive, inspiring her to take action.
A journey through the historic pubs of Dublin
IrishCentral.comby Patrick Donald·25d ago
Travel through Dublin and its history with the tales of these pubs, dating back to the 1600s. Irish pubs have for decades been a hub of creative, historical, and political activity.
The magic of Walt Disney’s deep Irish roots
IrishCentral.comby Niall Cullen·25d ago
Long before he built a global entertainment empire, Walt Disney’s family story began in the rolling green fields of Ireland.
Early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
IrishCentral.comby Kayla Hertz·25d ago
Who knew that the woman who inspired Betty Boop was raised in an Irish household? From glamorous baby-talking sweethearts like Helen Kane to tough-guy Mafioso duo James Cagney and Pat O’Brien...
Former jockey named as victim of alleged fatal one-punch attack
IrishCentral.comby Chloe O'Keeffe·26d ago
The 39-year-old died in hospital on Sunday, six days after the alleged assault. The incident is reported to have taken place at a location in Newtownards, Co Down.
LISTEN: Gerald Angley – surviving and thriving as Ireland’s Consul General in New York
IrishCentral.comby In Partnership With:·26d ago
One year and a week after taking his new post, the Consul General of Ireland in New York, Gerald Angley, hosted the Irish Stew podcasters in his office high above Park Avenue for a...
Under-13s to be banned from social media under new EU plans
IrishCentral.comby Rebecca Fisher·26d ago
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the proposal during her State of the Union address, saying it was "time for Europe to Act".
The apostrophe in Irish names tells a story technology is erasing
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·26d ago
The apostrophe in surnames like O'Neill and O'Sullivan represents far more than a grammar symbol.
Neven Maguire's apple tart and custard recipe
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·26d ago
From County Cavan chef Neven Maguire's book "The Nation's Favourite Food," we bring you the quintessential Irish dessert.
81 years after his death, the world still remembers John McCormack's voice
IrishCentral.comby Jean Farrell·26d ago
Count John McCormack, born in Athlone on June 14, 1884, died on this day in 1945, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as one of the greatest singers of the first half of the 20th century.
On This Day: Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners was born in 1934
IrishCentral.comby Niall O'Dowd·26d ago
Beloved Irish singer Ronnie Drew was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin on September 16, 1934. Here, IrishCentral founder Niall O'Dowd recalls his encounter with the singer, who is remembered as...
The Ed Sheeran controversy unpacked as Irish acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore
IrishCentral.comby Lauren Walsh·26d ago
The move has sparked outrage amongst artists and music lovers alike, with plenty of Irish celebrities speaking out against Ed's decision, including Kneecap, Liam Cunningham, Lola Petticrew, Imelda...
Sinn Fein joined by Scottish and Welsh leaders in signing deal to push for independence
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·26d ago
The joint agreement immediately puts pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums for Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland to gain independence.
Mia Hansen-Løve’s new Mary Wollstonecraft biopic to shoot in Ireland
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·26d ago
"If Love Should Die", a new feature film on the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, will shoot across Ireland, as well as other European countries in the coming months.
Ireland launches new national Greenways website
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·26d ago
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien launched the new national website greenways.gov.ie at the National Active Travel and Greenways Conference in Cork on September 10, 2026.
On This Day: Winston Churchill accused De Valera of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese
IrishCentral.comby Dermot McEvoy·26d ago
Between the years 1874 and 1955, the political names that brought Ireland to nationhood are legendary: Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, and Eamon de Valera, all icons on a separate...
New York State Bar Association signs historic accord with Bar of Ireland
IrishCentral.comby Orla Ní Riain·26d ago
A new memorandum of understanding between the New York State Bar Association and the Bar of Ireland was signed in Manhattan this week, formalizing ties between the two legal communities and...
How an Irish maid saved Emily Dickinson's poetry
IrishCentral.comby Aliah O'Neill·27d ago
Emily Dickinson's poetic prowess has been understood as the product of her reclusive lifestyle for more than a century.
Is Biden an Irish name?
IrishCentral.comby Shane O'Brien·27d ago
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has spoken openly and proudly about his Irish roots for many years, but is the surname Biden actually Irish? Research suggests that it is not.
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