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Irish designer Clodagh's new collection harkens back to Tara

Irish designer Clodagh's new collection harkens back to Tara

IrishCentral — Clodagh, the acclaimed Irish-born, New York-based designer, has brought her heritage to a magical new collection for American Tin Ceiling.

Following in James Joyce's footsteps in Northern Italy

Following in James Joyce's footsteps in Northern Italy

IrishCentral — Cahir O'Doherty follows Irish writer James Joyce's footsteps through northern Italy's Lake Garda region and makes some unexpected discoveries.

Irish grapple with gay rights in New York and Ireland

Irish grapple with gay rights in New York and Ireland

BBC News — In New York City and Dublin, the issues of gay rights, homophobia and marriage are stirring a contentious debate.

Irish actresses Genevieve O'Reilly and Denise Gough light up "Andor"

Irish actresses Genevieve O'Reilly and Denise Gough light up "Andor"

IrishCentral — Irish actresses Genevieve O'Reilly< Fiona Shaw and Denise Gough are playing on opposite sides of empire and rebellion in the tense and tightly written concluding season of "Andor" on Disney+. The casting of so many prominent Irish actors in a tale of galactic rebellion in "Andor" has been no accident.

Ireland's rising profile in Japan through our culture, exports

Ireland's rising profile in Japan through our culture, exports

IrishCentral — Ireland's economic investment in Japan is growing at an unprecedented rate - which explains why this year Ireland is taking center stage at the Osaka Expo 2025.

What's Irish about Italy? More than you think!

What's Irish about Italy? More than you think!

IrishCentral — Irish history and culture have found an audience far beyond our motherland of Ireland and it would do us no harm to remember it when we travel, I think.

What's behind Ireland's legendary love of ABBA?

What's behind Ireland's legendary love of ABBA?

IrishCentral — Cahir O'Doherty considers Ireland's unlikely love of ABBA while exploring Stockholm.

Fashion: How Did Mr Paul Mescal Become The Style Icon Of The Moment?

Fashion: How Did Mr Paul Mescal Become The Style Icon Of The Moment?

MR PORTER — The uncomplicated style of the Normal People and Gladiator II star isn't hard to pull off - even the trademark mullet. Here's how to do it right. Read more in ...

Maeve Binchy: Remembering the life of Ireland's favorite author

Maeve Binchy: Remembering the life of Ireland's favorite author

IrishCentral — Irish author Maeve Binchy's novels have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, but she never sought the spotlight. Remembering Maeve Binchy, who died on July 30, 2012.

Legendary New York-based Irish designer Clodagh heralded

Legendary New York-based Irish designer Clodagh heralded

IrishCentral — Legendary New York-based Irish designer Clodagh was heralded by the top designers in America this month - so why doesn't Ireland do likewise?

Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn, a bridge to Ireland, Greece and Japan

Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn, a bridge to Ireland, Greece and Japan

IrishCentral — So ahead of his time that we are still learning to become his contemporaries, Irish writer (Patrick) Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) carried a triple heritage. His journey spans Ireland, Greece, and Japan in a captivating historical exploration.

An Irishman's guide to Crete - what to see and where to stay

An Irishman's guide to Crete - what to see and where to stay

IrishCentral — Warm and friendly like the Irish, like us the Cretan people know how to successfully inhabit the modern world whilst keeping faith with centuries of tradition and culture.

After 1950s forced adoption New Yorker is reunited with his Irish mother | IrishCentral.com

After 1950s forced adoption New Yorker is reunited with his Irish mother | IrishCentral.com

IrishCentral — Quirin was inspired to launch a search for his birth mother after viewing the film "Philomena".

Review: Irish Rep's "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" is a triumph

Review: Irish Rep's "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" is a triumph

IrishCentral — The Irish Rep's clear-eyed production of "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" finds more pathos than humor as the night unfolds.

Sinead O’Connor Condemned Church Abuse Early. America Didn’t Listen.

Sinead O’Connor Condemned Church Abuse Early. America Didn’t Listen.

The New York Times

Falling for The Joshua Tree, how a visit Palm Springs changed my life

Falling for The Joshua Tree, how a visit Palm Springs changed my life

IrishCentral — I want to talk about what's out there in that strange singing wilderness, because it awed me. If you pay attention – and in a landscape this primordial how could you not – it's like being present at the nativity of the world.

Take this ABBA Voyage to London immediately!

Take this ABBA Voyage to London immediately!

IrishCentral — Nothing will prepare you for what's about to hit the stage at the new ABBA Voyage show in London, the mind-blowing "live" concert featuring the iconic Swedish pop group. After a forty-year hiatus (the band took a quick break in 1981 and forgot to reform for four decades) they are finally back, but miraculously still looking exactly like they did in their prime back in 1979.

Why I hope "The Quiet Girl" wins an Oscar

Why I hope "The Quiet Girl" wins an Oscar

IrishCentral — This year two very different Irish films are competing in two very different Oscar races, so is it worthwhile to pick a favorite already? In "The Quiet Girl," Colm Bairéad has done something that I have rarely seen in Irish films - he saves us from pastiche, from becoming caricatures of ourselves.

When the Irish ask 'are you going home for Christmas?'

When the Irish ask 'are you going home for Christmas?'

Soss Talk — When the Irish go home for Christmas, they are forced to measure the distance between who they were and who they now are.

Why the Irish love Malta and why you should visit in 2023

Why the Irish love Malta and why you should visit in 2023

IrishCentral — If you have never been to Malta, can I tell you - by way of recommendation - that it's of the most pleasantly surprising places I've ever visited? Like Ireland, Malta has endured centuries of colonial invasions but, like Ireland, it has somehow maintained its own distinctive character throughout, although its unique charms are now supplemented by a dizzying range of international offerings.

An Irishman's guide to Italy - what to see and where to stay

An Irishman's guide to Italy - what to see and where to stay

IrishCentral — The Irish love affair with Italy is centuries old and it all begins in Rome, so the best advice for your first visit to is also the oldest - do as the Romans do.

Uncivil war: Gleeson and Farrell fall out in "The Banshees of Inisherin"

Uncivil war: Gleeson and Farrell fall out in "The Banshees of Inisherin"

IrishCentral — Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are reunited onscreen in "The Banshees of Inisherin," Martin McDonagh's sour, sad new civil-war set drama about broken friendship and shattered trust.

Anton Moore brings Irish-style hospitality to New York's Gansevoort

Anton Moore brings Irish-style hospitality to New York's Gansevoort

IrishCentral — Irish people can be found running the world's top hotels from Shannon to Seoul and it shouldn't be a big surprise, our skills when it comes to hospitality are legendary.

Malachy McCourt, 90, in hospice but still casting an amused eye

Malachy McCourt, 90, in hospice but still casting an amused eye

IrishCentral — Even in matters of life and death, Malachy McCourt's personal style never deserts him. Cahir O'Doherty talks with McCourt, 90, who is in hospice care.
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