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Irish folk singer Nathan Carter made a guest appearance at a performance by one of his young fans at the recent Fleadh Cheoil festival. Youngster Oscar Everitt is a massive fan of Carter, and as an aspiring singer himself, he was performing in the streets of Drogheda as part of …

An Irish bride and groom were given an emotional surprise on their wedding day, as their friends and family serenaded them in the church with a rendition of Stand By Me. Shane and Rachel McNally tied the knot at St Joseph’s Church in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan and their big day …

A beautiful Georgian farmhouse in Donnybrook has undergone a significant refurb and has been put on the market for €1.85m. The property dates back to 1740 and is one of the oldest houses in the area.

Love Island finalist Maura Higgins has created a video to explain Irish slang words to a British audience. The Longford model has become a well-known face in the UK after her stint in the Love Island villa with millions of viewers on both side of the Irish Sea tuning in …

A 99-year-old woman was given an unexpected moment in the spotlight at a recent Daniel O’Donnell concert, when the singer walked down into the audience and performed a duet with her. Kitty Cosgrave had travelled to the Wexford Opera House to watch the legendary Irish singer perform.

Music producer Louis Walsh has dismissed Irish TV channels as “local telly” as he returns to the British media for another stint as a judge on talent show the X Factor. The Mayo native has appeared on Ireland’s Got Talent for the past two series, but with the show being …

An Irish OAP is set to take the trip of a lifetime to Argentina to take part in a Tango contest – just before he turns 100! Waterford man James McManus started dancing in 2002 and it is believed he will become the oldest ever competitor at the Tango Buenos …