Author: Angela Nurse

Opinion piece by Angela Nurse Divorce in Ireland has long since emerged from the Dark Ages. What was once an unthinkable sin in a church dominated society is now socially acceptable, albeit still often emotionally draining for the couple involved and their children. Great progress was made with the Family Law Act 2019. Among other… Continue reading Divorce in Ireland – still too slow and too painful

Most people, not just in Ireland, will have performed an ‘Irish goodbye’ at some point in their lives. Many have also been enjoying a good night out when someone has given them an Irish goodbye as well. But what exactly is it and why is it called an Irish goodbye?

Singer Ed Sheeran has made music history by becoming the first musician to achieve a unique double victory in two different years. The star has become the only UK artist to have the best-selling song for two separate years, as well as being the most played artist.

An idyllic 19th century cottage in Co Waterford has been put on the market and it could be a dream for a buyer who wants to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The property is named Mill Cottage and dates back to the 1800s.

The father of Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan has said that he had a huge influence on his daughter’s love of acting – and that is a passion passed down the generations. Paul Ronan is a successful actor in his own right and has starred in dozens of films and TV series since the mid-1990s including… Continue reading Saoirse Ronan’s father on how the acting bug has passed down through generations of his family

Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell is set to make a new show about the history and future of the Northern Irish city. This time the actress, who played Michelle Mallon in the global hit comedy, is going to front a documentary series about her home city.

Irish star Daniel O’Donnell has spoken about the ‘honour’ he felt at taking part in a charity climb in Co Mayo. The singer was part of ‘Charlie’s Climb’ – a fundraising event featuring group of people who climbed up Croagh Patrick to raise money for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

An Irish mansion that Hollywood star Matt Damon stayed in for several months during lockdown in 2020 is available to rent – but only for short term visits. The €3.5m property is named ‘Ischia’ and was built and once owned by ex-Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine.

A 2018 horror movie starring Irish legend Gabriel Byrne has been named the scariest film of all time by online calculator gigacalculator.com. Hereditary, the Ari Aster directed movie, which followed the story of a family who were haunted after the death of the children’s grandmother was named at the top of the list.

Derry Girls star Peter Campion says that people come up to him in the street to speak to him about his role as the ‘sexy priest’ in Derry Girls. The actor, who has also starred in Peaky Blinders and Love/Hate says that he didn’t intend to become a sex symbol in the hit show.