Sheila Langan

2 days ago | irishcentral.com | Sheila Langan

From the county motto to Tom Crean, spectacular countryside and Charlie Chaplin! Here's what you need to know. With stunning sights such as the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Skellig Islands, County Kerry is one of the most famous and beautiful of Ireland’s 32 counties.

6 days ago | irishcentral.com | Sheila Langan

On the farthest east of the island of Ireland, you will find County Down in Northern Ireland. It may not be the most famous of Northern Ireland’s six counties, but oh, what a mistake it would be to miss out on Down’s natural wonders and historic sites on any visit to the Emerald Isle. From stunning mountains and vistas to the resting place of St. Patrick himself, County Down has a plethora of off-the-beaten-track attractions to offer.

1 week ago | irishcentral.com | Sheila Langan

The disasters of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania were two of the greatest maritime tragedies of their era. In April of 1912, the Harland & Wolff, Belfast-built Titanic sank on its maiden voyage after colliding with an iceberg in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean en route from its final port of call in Queenstown (now Cobh, Co. Cork) to New York. One thousand, 523 of the 2,240 onboard lost their lives, the confidence in one of the grandest ships ever built was shattered.

2 weeks ago | irishcentral.com | Sheila Langan |Frances Mulraney |Kate Hickey

On April 24, 1916, the Irish rebellion known as the Easter Rising began, leading to the destruction of Dublin's city center, major loss of life, and the eventual execution of the cause's leaders. Here's how it all played out. In honor of the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, we provide a day-by-day guide to how the rebellion played out.

1 month ago | irishcentral.com | Sheila Langan

Embarking on a journey to Ireland offers a profound opportunity to connect with your heritage and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors. This guide provides insightful strategies and resources to help you trace your Irish roots and plan an enriching ancestry trip. What is it that draws millions of visitors to Ireland each year? The stunning landscapes, the friendly people, the charming towns and cities with their centuries of history, certainly.