For the first time in seven years there are more Irish people coming home to live in Ireland than leaving the country to start a new life elsewhere. It’s great news for Irish families and communities, as well as the emigrants who often suffer from homesickness when they move to a new country.
Author: Pat Kehoe
Champion Irish dance brothers give Michael Jackson song a celtic twist
Champion Irish dancing brothers Michael and Matthew Gardiner wowed fans at the Fusion Dance Fest with their celtic twist on a classic Michael Jackson routine. The brothers dressed up in Jackson’s signature hat, and performed his iconic moves to the 1980s smash hit Beat It.
Ireland didn’t just beat Italy…they tasted la dolce vita
I watched every minute but I still can’t quite believe what I saw. Ireland blew Italy away as if they were some makeweight minnows instead of one of the world’s top footballing nations. What the hell happened!
Bride and groom perform traditional Irish dance at wedding reception
A bride and groom treated their guests to a session of traditional Irish dancing at their wedding reception. Aoife Neville and Seán Longe took to the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple and despite plenty of whoops and cheers from their guests, they looked slightly self-conscious at first.
€100m to take Wild Atlantic Way to 'next level'
The Wild Atlantic Way is to receive €100 million investment from the government who intend to take it to the ‘next level’. The fund is one of several measures published by the Programme for Partnership Government with the emphasis being on the tourism industry and its continued growth.
Ireland is one of North America's favourite travel destinations
Ireland has been named as one of the most popular destinations in the world by luxury travel network Virtuoso. Virtuoso analysed travel transactions totalling $35billion from the US and Canada to find out where travellers were planning to visit this summer.
Ed Sheeran covers Wild Mountain Thyme and The Parting Glass
Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to his Irish roots by performing covers of two traditional Irish songs. Sheeran has previously revealed that he has Irish heritage, with his paternal grandparents originating from Co Wexford.
Leading Irish dance group put on incredible display
One of the world’s leading Irish dance groups put on a terrific show at the 46th Irish Dance World Championships. Fusion Fighters have already treated us to several outstanding Irish Dance videos. This latest performance in front of a packed crowd was no different.
Couples can test DNA to see if they could have ginger children
Couples can have a simple DNA test to find out if they are ‘carriers’ of the ‘ginger gene’ and could have redhaired children. The ginger gene is present in around 40% of people in Ireland, although only 10% actually have red hair. Therefore it is possible for babies to grow up with ginger hair even… Continue reading Couples can test DNA to see if they could have ginger children
Exhibition of fascinating Easter Rising photographs
A London art gallery is running a fascinating exhibition of photography from the 1916 Easter Rising. The exhibition is called ‘Easter Rising 1916’ and is made up of the photography collection of Sean Sexton.