An Irish mum has apologised to Hollywood star Matt Damon after a private photo she took of him near his home in Ireland was leaked on social media and went viral across the world.
Author: Angela Nurse
Matt Damon describes his fairytale life in Ireland and praises ‘badass’ Irish leader
Hollywood star Matt Damon found himself stranded in Ireland when the coronavirus crisis started but says he couldn’t be happier because he can’t think of a better place to be. The star of Good Will Hunting and the Talented Mr Ripley was in Dublin to film the new Ridley Scott movie, The Last Duel, when… Continue reading Matt Damon describes his fairytale life in Ireland and praises ‘badass’ Irish leader
Navajo attorney general praises Irish people’s generosity in video thank you message
The Attorney General of the Navajo Nation has recorded a special video message to thank Irish people and people of Irish descent for their fantastic generosity during the Covid-19 crisis. The Navajo people have been hit particularly hard, with more than 3,000 cases and more than 100 deaths, much higher per capita than many other… Continue reading Navajo attorney general praises Irish people’s generosity in video thank you message
Bono picks his top 40 Irish song list…and there are some real belters
Few people split public opinion more than U2’s front man, Bono. For the best part of 40 years he’s been delighting us and sometimes irritating us in equal measure. But say what you like about him, he’s one of the world’s music superstars so when it comes songs, he knows what he’s talking about. To… Continue reading Bono picks his top 40 Irish song list…and there are some real belters
Stunning video invites us to dream of adventures in Ireland
Visiting Ireland, the land of the ancestors, is a lifelong dream for millions of people across the world. It’s not just the beauty of the country that appeals or the friendliness of the people…it’s that sense of ancestry, of finding your roots in a country that was home to your family for thousands of years.
Deserted Village of Achill – victim of the Irish Famine Holocaust
This deserted village on Achill Island on the west coast of Ireland is a lonely reminder of the most tragic event in Irish history…the Great Hunger of the 1840s…the Great Famine…sometimes referred to as the Irish Holocaust, such is the emotion it evokes.
Fungie the ‘isolated’ dolphin jumps for joy over first human contact since lockdown began
Fungie the dolphin has become something of a national treasure since making his home off the coast of Dingle in Ireland more than 30 years ago. Since then he’s become so friendly with the locals that he’s become a tourist attraction in his own right with pleasure cruises set up just to take people out… Continue reading Fungie the ‘isolated’ dolphin jumps for joy over first human contact since lockdown began
Irish leader and celebrities back abused black dancer and invite her to Ireland
Politicians and celebrities in Ireland have sprung to the defence of a young black girl who was subjected to abuse because she likes Irish dancing. Morgan Bullock is a very accomplished dancer with the Baffa Academy of Irish Dance in Virginia in the United States.
Fabulous footage as surfers swim with 20 sharks off Irish coast
Surfers have filmed the moment they came face to face with about 20 huge basking sharks off the coast of Co Clare in Ireland. Ray O’Foghlu was surfing with friends when they chanced upon the magnificent creatures feeding just offshore at Milton Paraic. Thankfully, conditions were ideal with clear water, so Ray’s surfing buddy Tom… Continue reading Fabulous footage as surfers swim with 20 sharks off Irish coast
Ireland repays American tribe for generosity shown in Irish Famine Holocaust
When famine ravaged Ireland after the potato crop failed in the 1840s, the native American tribe the Choctaw Nation didn’t hesitate to do all they could to help. They rallied together a raised $170 to send the Irish relief fund of America. That would be the equivalent of €68,500 today.
