A group of 19th century Irish immigrants may have been the victims of one of America’s worst ever mass murders, according to expert historians. It’s thought they may have been hunted down and murdered because they had taken the jobs of local people or driven down wages.
Author: Pat Kehoe
Bones from our Stone Age ancestors found in Sligo
Human bones from 5,000 years ago have been discovered by archaeologists in a cave in County Sligo. The discovery was made by Thorsten Kahlert, during an investigation inside one of the caves, which experts currently know very little about. Kahlert, a graduate of the Institute of Technology (IT) Sligo, said: “I was surveying one small… Continue reading Bones from our Stone Age ancestors found in Sligo
Mother shames son to save him from NekNomination
A desperate mother was so worried that the NekNomination craze might kill her son that she posted a picture of him on Facebook, unconscious and covered in his own vomit. Nikki Hunter said she wanted to warn both him and others about the dangers. Neknomination involves young people challenging each other to post videos of… Continue reading Mother shames son to save him from NekNomination
Anger as Coca Cola cuts gay section from Irish ad
Coca Cola has angered gay rights activists after editing a video commercial to remove a scene featuring two men getting married. The gay wedding is included in the same ad being shown in the UK and other countries. The ad is entitled ‘Reasons to Believe’ and contrasts negative images of anger and despair, with scenes… Continue reading Anger as Coca Cola cuts gay section from Irish ad
Topless Irish farmers star in surprise hit calendar
Irish farmers are outperforming actors, pop stars and sports stars with a bestselling calendar that’s proving a surprise hit in the run-up to Christmas. The calendar features real working farmers, stripped to the waist and trying to look as hunky as possible…in a self mocking, tongue in cheek sort of way. The men are from… Continue reading Topless Irish farmers star in surprise hit calendar
Ireland’s writers get behind anti-surveillance appeal
Several of Ireland’s top writers have added their names to a movement aiming to restrict the power of governments and corporations to monitor and record the online behaviour of the general public. The appeal has been put together by a group of international authors from around the world. As successful and influential individuals, the authors… Continue reading Ireland’s writers get behind anti-surveillance appeal
Dublin goes crazy as Ron Burgundy visits town
Fans in Dublin went crazy last night as Ron Burgundy and his news team rocked up for the Premiere of the eagerly anticipated Anchorman 2. The first film, Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy was a worldwide smash hit and developed a cult fan base. The sequel is a certain box office hit and hundreds… Continue reading Dublin goes crazy as Ron Burgundy visits town
Irish girl commits suicide over ‘red hair’ bullying
An Irish family are mourning the death of their teenage daughter who took her own life after being bullied because she had red hair. Tragic Helena Farrell was born in Galway but moved to Cumbria in the north of England when she was a toddler. She was found dead in the woods near her home… Continue reading Irish girl commits suicide over ‘red hair’ bullying
Irish woman led escape from slave house in London
Police and charity workers have been giving more details about how an Irish woman and two others were rescued from a house in London where they had been held captive as slaves for 30 years. It’s been revealed that the 57-year-old Irish woman was the one who made the vital phone call that led to… Continue reading Irish woman led escape from slave house in London
Memorial for Irishman who saved 6,500 from Nazis
A memorial to an Irish priest who helped to rescue over 6,500 people from the Nazis has been unveiled in Killarney. Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty who is dubbed ‘Ireland’s Oskar Schindler’ was in Italy at the time of the collapse of the Italian government during the Second World War. The Germans occupied Rome and Italian Jews… Continue reading Memorial for Irishman who saved 6,500 from Nazis
