We know Michael Bublé can get emotional performing some of his powerful songs…now we know he can also get tearful watching an inspiring video. The Canadian singer has described how he felt a little overcome while watching a video urging people to stay strong during the coronavirus outbreak because we will rise again once it… Continue reading Michael Bublé fights back a tear watching inspirational Irish video
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Westlife’s Shane Filan and Take That’s Gary Barlow perform stunning online duet
Irish star Shane Filan joined fellow boyband legend Gary Barlow for an online duet as the pair look to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic. The Westlife and Take That singers introduced their fans to ‘WestTake’ and performed the Richard Marx 1989 hit ‘Right Here Waiting’.
Bishop brands parishioners ‘selfish’ for putting pressure on priests
A bishop has accused his parishioners of being selfish in trying to pressurise priests into saying private masses during the coronavirus pandemic. Bishop Kevin Doran issued a statement to the those in the Diocese of Elphin Co Sligo asking them to adhere to the government guidelines.
Nearly half of Irish people are living from payday to payday
Four out of every ten Irish people are living from payday to payday, according to a recent study. The coronavirus pandemic has caused industry to stop in many countries and governments have had to step in and offer financial support to those unable to work.
Take a virtual tour of Ireland’s famous Cliffs of Moher in daylight and twilight
With much of the world currently on lockdown to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, many people have had to cancel their holidays. In response to this many famous attractions have added virtual tours or live streams to their sites in the hope it will be the next best thing for anyone who missed out… Continue reading Take a virtual tour of Ireland’s famous Cliffs of Moher in daylight and twilight
Irishman in isolation sees his new grandson for the first time – through a window
An elderly Irishman met his new grandson for the first time – but they had to look at each other through a window due to the coronavirus pandemic. A highly poignant photo of baby Faolán being held by his father Míchéal beside a window so his own father could see the newest addition to the… Continue reading Irishman in isolation sees his new grandson for the first time – through a window
Sinéad O’Connor says modern musicians no longer write songs that ‘give you chills’
Irish star Sinéad O’Connor has spoken about her desire to go back to a classic rock sound for her upcoming album. She has drawn inspiration from American legend Bruce Springsteen and his classic 1982 demo album Nebraska.
Derry Girls star named best comedy actress
Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson admitted she was ‘lost for words’ after winning the Best Female Comedy Performance at the Royal Television Society Awards. The 26-year-old actress plays Erin Quinn in the hit series, a teenager with big dreams that are usually scuppered by the antics of her friends or her uncertain surroundings.
Boyband legends perform wonderful ‘virtual duet’ to raise spirits worldwide
Irish music legend Ronan Keating teamed up with his good friend Gary Barlow to create a wonderful ‘virtual duet’. Both men sat in front of their computers and sang together on a live internet connection and then broadcast it to the world.
Guinness pledge €1.5 m to support Irish hospitality workers and elderly
Guinness have pledged to donate €1.2 million to support bar staff across Ireland who have been hit by the pub closures brought about the coronavirus pandemic. Over 7,000 pubs have been closed in Ireland since 15 March, which has left up to 50,000 people without work.
