Author: Andrew Moore

An Irish scientist believes a cure for dementia could be “only five or ten years away” following groundbreaking discoveries into the cause of the disease. Professor Tim Lynch has studied neurology for more than 20 years and back in 1994 he was part of a team at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. They found… Continue reading Irish scientist believes cure for dementia is getting close

The Co Antrim council has moved fast to remove the white markings painted in error onto the iconic Game of Thrones Dark Hedges road . The lines were painted on to the famous stretch of Bregagh Road by accident by a contractor who had been carrying out maintenance work on the surrounding areas. It was… Continue reading White markings removed from iconic Dark Hedges road

TV Talent show mogul Simon Cowell has announced that Ireland’s Got Talent will go ahead and auditions could take place as early as this summer. The Talent series has been incredibly successful and lucrative in more than 50 counties including the UK, America, Canada, Australia and India. Cowell is now looking to take the show… Continue reading Simon Cowell announces ‘Ireland’s Got Talent’ will go ahead

The BBC Natural World series visited Ireland to discover the stories behind the stunning landscape and wildlife of the island. The documentary examines the history of some of the most visited places in Ireland like Croagh Patrick and discusses the legends and myths that surround it.

An Irish teenager has done his bit to stand up to cyber-bullying with a moving video to launch his own campaign #CreateNoHate. Luke Culhane from Limerick wrote, produced and starred in the short film that shows him suffering physical injury and pain each time he is the victim of online bullying.

A thrill seeking Irish mum decided to do something a little different with her maternity leave – and went backpacking across Asia with her new baby girl. ‘Travel Mad Mum’ Karen Edwards took her baby Esmé and husband Shaun on an incredible journey across south-east Asia.

The country’s sporting passion was evident in bars and homes all across Ireland over the weekend as the rugby team began their defence of their Six Nations crown. No-one showed their patriotism more than two-year-old Lily Chambers from Westmeath who belted out Ireland’s Call before the big game.

Irish comedy team Foil Arms and Hog have created a video poking fun at politicians and their behaviour when campaigning before an election. Ireland will hold a General Election on Friday 26 February and like all politicians around the world, the party leaders are doing all they can to get the public on their side… Continue reading Election Time in Ireland – Foil Arms and Hog

The people of Ireland have shown their true romantic side, as when asked what Irish person they would most like to kiss, 70% chose their current partner. That news will be pleasing to many husbands, wives, boyfriends and girlfriends across the country to hear that their partner would choose them over everyone else.