The official 1916 medal that was posthumously awarded to Easter Rising leader Joseph Plunkett is to go on sale ahead of the centenary commemorations. It is the last of the official leaders’ medals to be accounted for and hasn’t been seen for 75 years.
Author: Pat Kehoe
Great Easter Rising animation from Irish teacher
Irish teacher John Ruddy has added the Easter Rising to his impressive collection of Manny Man history animations. The talented artist brilliantly explains the story of the Rising in just 8 minutes, with his signature character portraying all the key characters.
Flashmob of Irish dancers delight onlookers in shopping centre
Shoppers in Essex, UK were given a huge surprise when a normal day in a shopping centre burst into life thanks to a group of Irish dancers.
Millions of Easter Rising, War of Independence and Civil War documents go online
The government has announced that it will put online millions of documents relating to the Easter Rising and the years that followed. The records that are set to be digitised will detail the actions of around 80,000 people in the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Heart warming video captures sharing spirit of Christmas
Shopping for Christmas presents and preparing for the festive season can be very stressful. So it’s perhaps no surprise that a heart warming video about friendship and loyalty is proving to be a massive hit with people all across the world.
Flash mob of Irish dancers perform all over New York City
Famous New York City landmarks were taken over by a flash mob of Irish dancers, who delighted passers-by with their fantastic, energetic performances. The dancers performed in places such as Washington Square Park, Union Square, Times Square and Bryant Park.
Maureen O’Hara dies at her home – Ireland pays tribute
Maureen O’Hara – one of Ireland’s greatest Hollywood stars – has died at the age of 95. Her family said she passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in the United States. The star of such classics as the Quiet Man and How Green Was My Valley was at the peak of her… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara dies at her home – Ireland pays tribute
World Champion Irish dancing brothers show their patriotism
A pair of Irish dance world champion brothers have showed their patriotism by posting a great video on Facebook.
Ginger people read out the cruellest of ginger jokes
The team at Irish YouTube channel FACTS have come up with a slightly unsettling video in which they get red headed people to read out some of the cruellest ginger jokes we have ever heard. Some of the jokes are totally heartless as they attack the poor gingers, and be warned some of them do… Continue reading Ginger people read out the cruellest of ginger jokes
Will Irishman’s appearance stop him winning the X Factor?
The latest series of the British X Factor is now well underway and as always the show is unearthing some fantastically talented singers from the British Isles and beyond. One of the show’s most interesting contestants so far is 27-year-old Irish singer Joseph McCaul.
