1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (403+ words) What exactly do Irish Americans expect when they visit Ireland and tell the local bartender, unprompted, that they have Irish ancestors? The question was tackled head-on in the (unfortunately) cut-for-time "Irish Americans" sketch that featured host and Co Kildare native…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago   (353+ words) The Co Tyrone-born entertainer, whose real name was James Mulgrew, was one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, delighting audiences for decades with his trademark wellington boots, catchphrases and family-friendly humor. His death comes just weeks after he revealed he was stepping…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (868+ words) It’s not even been six years since Vittorio Angelone debuted the Socially Distant Social Club, a Covid-era comedy night, in his parents’ back garden in Belfast. Since then, he’s toured two critically-acclaimed shows, "Translations" (2022) and "Who Do You Think You…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (302+ words) CraicFest is back with its annual Craic Comedy Fest on May 29 at The Wolfhound in Astoria. Comedy Fest is an annual showcase of comedians from diverse backgrounds held in conjunction with the City Council of New York. The gig was…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (239+ words) Tales of Two Cities is a partnership between Solas Nua in Washington, DC, Cork Midsummer Festival, and The Everyman in Cork, Ireland. It is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland’s International Residency Initiatives Scheme, which supports arts organizations in…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (297+ words) Ireland’s Highest Bar and Restaurant, the Ponderosa has reached new heights after appearing in Lisa McGee’s new hit Netflix series of How To Get to Heaven From Belfast. Eagle-eyed viewers of the new drama may have spotted the local landmark…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) Ireland has a long track record of producing films that comfort and charm, and this list collects ten uplifting titles filmed on or near the island that are as cozy as they are memorable. From Dublin backstreets to west coast…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (346+ words) The US-Ireland Alliance has announced that acclaimed Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson will be honored with an Oscar Wilde Award at their upcoming event in March 2026. He is set to accept the accolade at The Ebell of Los Angeles during the…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago   (711+ words) "Nollaí," an enchanting new animated Christmas film about a giant Irish deer, will be broadcast this holiday season in Irish, Welsh, and English. Irish language TV channel TG4, in a landmark collaboration with BBC Northern Ireland and Welsh language station S4C, invites…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago   (175+ words) Support IrishCentral’s mission to keep Ireland’s voices, culture, and heritage alive. Stand with Irish stories and sustain independent journalism Join readers around the world in supporting the trusted Irish voice you turn to. Be part of sustaining a trusted Irish…...