Irish star Nicola Coughlan has revealed that she still fears being broke, even after years of huge international success. The Galway actress has seen her career go from strength to strength after starring roles in huge TV series such as Derry Girls and Bridgerton.
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Ireland ‘good value for money’ for tourists
Ireland has been given a strong seal of approval from overseas visitors, according to a survey from tourism organisation Fáilte Ireland. The majority of people are very satisfied with their visit to Ireland with many saying it exceeded their expectations.
Pope calls on people to turn their backs on ‘god of money’
Pope Francis has encouraged the public to turn its back “the god of money” and focus on serving those less fortunate. The Pope was speaking at St Peter’s Basilica to mark the Feast of the Epiphany which signals the official end to the Christmas celebrations.
Ireland welcomed more overseas visitors last year but they spent less money
More than 10 million people travelled from overseas to visit Ireland in 2019, which was a 1.8% increase on the previous year. The Central Statistics Office released figures regarding visits to Ireland and found that although the number of visitors increased, their overall spend went down.
The ‘cheapest property in Dublin’ is up for sale, is it value for money?
When a Victorian cottage in the centre of Dublin has been put up for sale with an asking price of €85,000, it became one of Dublin’s cheapest potential properties. However, the home needed a great deal of work to be made fit to live in.
Sinn Féin leader blasts law that allows British moneylenders to charge vulnerable Irish customers up to 50% interest
One of Ireland’s top politicians has blasted current laws that have led to a British moneylender being able to charge Irish people almost 50% interest on loans. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that the situation amounted to ‘state-sponsored robbery’.
Scientist donates award prize money to fund female scholarships years after she was overlooked
A female scientist has donated a huge financial prize to fund scholarships for women, refugees and people from ethnic minorities. Astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell was awarded the £2.3m Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics last week, for her work in the discovery of pulsars in the 1960s.
Irish rockers cover Foo Fighters’ My Hero to raise money for great charities
Irish rockers cover Foo Fighters’ classic hit to raise money for great charities Irish rock band Wild Youth have recorded a moving version of a classic Foo Fighters hit and are donating the proceeds to a number of charities. The band performed the Foo’s 1995 single ‘My Hero’ as part of the Woodies’ Heroes Campaign-… Continue reading Irish rockers cover Foo Fighters’ My Hero to raise money for great charities
‘Riverdanceathon’ sees dancers raise money for a great cause
Nearly 600 Irish dancers have taken part in a ‘Riverdanceathon’ – a Riverdance Marathon – and raised money for a great cause. The event featured 580 participants from 22 dance schools all over Ireland who danced alongside professionals from the cast of Riverdance.
Skinny dipping world record broken at Wicklow beach as thousands raise money for charity
Over 2,500 women in Ireland have skinny dipped their way into the Guinness book of records – and raised money for a great charity in the process. The women got down to their birthday suits in a secluded part of Magheramore Beach in Co Wicklow and took to the sea.