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Irský film19. 1. 2020

Song of Granite

Svým způsobem jedinečný film režiséra Pata Collinse je potrétem irského zpěváka Joea Heaneyho, který se proslavil pěveckým stylem nazývaným sean nós singing, tedy tradičním irským zpěvem bez doprovodu. Joe Heaney se narodil v roce 1919 a dětství prožil v Carně. Se zpěvem začal v pěti letech a většinu písní, kterých měl v repertoáru asi 500,… more

News10. 1. 2020

Could these forgotten photos of Ireland finally be displayed?

Jill Freedman was a highly respected New York City documentary photographer but she also has a great passion for photographing Ireland in some of her lesser-known works. An Irish photographer is on a mission to bring the work of the late Jill Freedman to Ireland. The famed New York photographer had an incredible passion for Ireland. Jill… more

News22. 12. 2019

IRISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Ireland has a wide number of Christmas traditions that are steeped in the Gaelic and Catholic heritage of the country. THE WREN BOY PROCESSION The Wren Boy Procession has been revived in recent years with parades being held on St. Stephens Day in Sandymount in Dublin and other locations. There are several legends regarding the… more

News20. 12. 2019

The Riverdance – 25th Anniversary show kicks off in Dublin in February.

On February 9, 1995, Riverdance the Show premiered at The Point Theatre Dublin. This followed its initial debut on April 30, 1994, when a worldwide audience of over 300 million saw the birth of Riverdance as the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest. The seven-minute performance earned a standing ovation from the 4,000-strong audience and… more

News19. 12. 2019

A glimpse inside Ireland’s historic ghost villages

These Irish ghost towns have laid abandoned for years, some for centuries. In the years following Ireland’s Celtic Tiger building boom, the country became notorious for its ghost estates – housing developments that were built (or were in the process of being built) with boom-time money, then abandoned and left uninhabited once the recession hit. But Ireland,… more

News14. 12. 2019

Irish dance adjudicator responds to claims of corruption at CLRG competitions

Corruption „is not the norm“ in CLRG Irish dancing competitions, says Helaine Sander, ADCRG. Editor’s Note: Helaine Sander, ADCRG reached out to IrishCentral after reading our recent poll results where the majority of respondents said that competitive Irish dancing is in need of reform. Among some of the respondents’ grievances were claims of corruption on judging panels… more

News13. 12. 2019

News5. 11. 2019

Favorite Irish foods that are actually Irish

A report released by lobby group Love Irish Food has revealed a number of interesting opinions held by the average Irish shopper (out of a survey of 1,000): • 95% of Irish shoppers think “country-of-origin” stickers should be on all produce in stores • 11% believe current labeling in Ireland is clear • 87% of Irish shoppers… more

News30. 10. 2019

CLRG makes official changes to 2020 World Irish Dancing Championships

CLRG rolls back facility fees, announces reopening of hotel bookings, and issues new syllabus for 2020 World Irish Dancing Championships CLRG has announced the official changes being made ahead of the 2020 World Irish Dancing Championships that are to be hosted in Dublin, Ireland from April 5 – 12, 2020. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha… more

News17. 10. 2019

Competitive Irish dancing is in need of reform

„Pageantry,“ „corruption,“ and „expensive“ – IrishCentral readers overwhelmingly feel competitive Irish dancing is in need of reform Competitive Irish dancing is in need of reform, according to a staggering 96 percent of respondents in our recent IC Poll that saw more than 400 people share their opinions. More than 96 percent of respondents feel competitive Irish dancing… more

News9. 10. 2019

Riverdance announces 25th-anniversary global tour

The Irish dance show that started it all is celebrating its 25th anniversary Riverdance, which launched Irish dancing into the mainstream in 1994, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new worldwide tour next year. While Riverdance originated as an interval act starring Michael Flatley and Jean Butler during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, it premiered as a full-length… more

News6. 10. 2019

POLL: Is competitive Irish dancing in need of reform?

As CLRG is being „assessed“ by the Irish Competition Authority, we want to know your thoughts on the state of competitive Irish dancing Competitive Irish dancing has become, undoubtedly, an expensive sport, despite its humble beginnings. Recently, a group of TCRGs (Irish dance teachers) took a stand against their governing organization CLRG [An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha] when it… more