Irish language enthusiasts have a great opportunity to learn as Dublin City University have made a free online course. Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture is the name of the course and it has already seen thousands of keen students enrol.
Author: Andrew Moore
Is Colin Farrell a better actor with or without his Irish accent? The verdict.
Phone Booth or In Bruges? Minority Report or The Gentlemen? Irish acting legend Colin Farrell has captured viewers hearts and minds for decades throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest stars in Hollywood.
Irish-Americans feel connected to heritage for more than a century
Irish Americans still feel a strong connection to their heritage today, even though most have ancestors that emigrated across the Atlantic more than three generations ago. That is according to a survey carried out by Change Research by the Glucksman Ireland House at New York University, and Council for Irish American Relations.
Bono speaks about discovering he had a half-brother – and confronting his father about his past
U2 legend Bono has spoken about the moment he discovered he had a half-brother. The star discovered the existence of his brother in 2000 but his mother, who died in 1974 when Bono was just 14, never knew her husband had fathered a child with another woman.
Limerick mansion has a fascinating history – take a look inside
A stunning period house in Limerick has been put up for sale with an asking price of €1.6m. The beautiful Georgian house was built between 1848 and 1850 and is part of a fascinating and tragic history of both the Nantenan Estate where it stands and some of the darkest aspects of British and world… Continue reading Limerick mansion has a fascinating history – take a look inside
Beautiful Irish city is named one of the best places in Europe to raise children
The beautiful city of Galway has been named as one of the best places in Europe to raise children. That is according to research conducted by online education website Preply.
Father Ted legends Ardal O’Hanlon and Pauline McLynn speak about teaming up again for the first time in 25 years
Father Ted legends Ardal O’Hanlon and Pauline McLynn have spoken about reuniting after 25 years to star together in a new Sky comedy. The stars, who played Father Dougal Maguire and housekeeper Mrs Doyle in the classic 1990s Irish comedy, play a husband and wife in the series ‘Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything’.
Dr K bumps into one of the world’s leading piano players and enters boogie woogie heaven
Brendan Kavanagh is one of the leading piano players of the online world and his incredible skills on the ivories has helped him a amass a YouTube following of more than 1.5 million people. His videos see him playing the public pianos in the busy train stations of London and wowing the commuters and passers-by… Continue reading Dr K bumps into one of the world’s leading piano players and enters boogie woogie heaven
Singing on the job – Irish workers add a little music to their working days
One of the most popular and traditional pastimes in Ireland is for family and friends to gather for a good old fashioned sing song. Music has always been a prominent part of Irish culture, as it has with most other communities across the world.
Welcome to Bealtaine Feasts – our traditional virtual Irish Restaurant
Come on in from out of the cold and sit yourself down. The place is decorated with Irish memorabilia and tricolour flags. Newspaper cuttings and old photos are littered across the walls, celebrating triumphs and heroes of the past, and inspiring each new generation to fulfil their potential and leave their mark on the world.
