Author: Andrew Moore

Guinness have created an advert celebrating the life and work of the man credited with bringing black and white musicians together. John Hammond was a music producer in Manhattan during the 1930s. He developed a passion for jazz and spent much of his time talent spotting in and around Harlem, often as the only white… Continue reading Guinness honour man who brought black and white musicians together

Hollywood legend Helen Mirren has backed Irish star Saoirse Ronan to win her first Oscar at the end of this month. The British actress was full of praise for the young Irish performer, and believes she is the standout nominee this year, saying: “Just give Saoirse the Oscar already!”

The Voice of Ireland judges are beginning to get on each other’s nerves with former Westlife star Kian Egan being the main source of friction according to the Irish Independent. It reports that fellow judge and mentor Rachel Stevens has dubbed him ‘Kian Ego’ because of his excessive self-confidence, and his ability to charm all… Continue reading Kian Egan dubbed 'Kian Ego' by fellow judge

One in two Irish people go to see their mammy every week for Sunday lunch, and almost a quarter speak to her at least four or five times a week. Irish mammies are famous as being the matriarchal figures of families, always wanting to make sure all her children are well fed, dressed and loved,… Continue reading Irish adults still rely on their mammies

The kids at Irish language school Coláiste Lurgan have produced their own version of one of Hozier’s biggest hits, Someone New. The performance is as professional and polished as we have come to expect from the talented students of the Galway school.

Several pieces of Easter Rising memorabilia failed to sell at a New York auction recently, after bidders stalled before reaching the reserve prices. One of the most surprising lots to remain unsold was the collection of medals belonging to Seán O’Kelly who went on to become President of Ireland.

A couple of Irish students took time out from studying for their exams to film a lip sync medley in their car, and they took a lot of time out to do it! Conor Maloney and Gareth Bowen are both medical students at University College Dublin and decided they needed to ease the tension of… Continue reading Irish medical students take time out from studying to create lip sync video

A class of schoolchildren in Cork have marked the Easter Rising centenary by creating their own re-enactment of the historic event – in Lego. Pupils from 3rd class in Sunday’s Well Boys School produced the shot-by-shot video using the popular toys to tell the story of the Rising from beginning to end.

New fathers will be entitled to paternity leave as soon as September if proposed measures are approved by the government as expected. The law will see an initial two weeks paid leave being allowed for new fathers.