Divorce in Ireland – still too slow and too painful

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

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What is an Irish goodbye? Here are some interesting theories

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?

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Saoirse Ronan’s father on how the acting bug has passed down through generations of his family

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

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Gabriel Byrne’s psychological horror is named scariest movie of all time

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.

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