Author: Andrew Moore

Hollywood actor Liam Neeson has provided the narration for a three part documentary about the Easter Rising. 2016 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Rising, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame has collaborated with will several universities around the world to take a closer look at the… Continue reading Liam Neeson takes part in Easter Rising documentary

A fan of Irish fighter Conor McGregor claimed his own bit of the limelight by serenading female UFC star Holly Holm in front of thousands of people.

Young men will be given a stark warning about the dangers of drinking and driving in a new hard-hitting video from the government. It is aimed specifically at males aged 17-24 and carries the message that even one drink is too much – DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.

Ireland is leading the way in teaching children computer coding with 2015 seeing more classes per capita than any other country in the world. 2015 has already seen more than 500 classes take place that allow children to familiarise themselves with coding from a young age and show them how simple it can actually be.

If you could add anyone to your contacts list in your mobile phone who would you pick? That was the question put to the Irish public by network provider Tesco, and chat show king Graham Norton came out on top.

An Irish news reporter has become an online star after her over the top weather warning proved to be social media gold with several imitations, memes and even a dance track created. Teresa Mannion was broadcasting from Galway in the midst of Storm Desmond. She was visibly struggling with the wind and rain and shouted… Continue reading Weather reporter becomes online star after dramatic broadcast

A ten-year-old Irish girl has performed a beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas song Walking in the Air and is being tipped as a star of the future. Ruby O’Kelly sang the popular song to the delighted crowd at Solstice Arts Centre in Navan, and now a recording of the performance is gathering up thousands… Continue reading Amazing voice – 10-year-old Irish girl sings Walking in the Air

Ladies, prepare to have your hearts melted, gents, prepare to feel a failure as a man and a husband. Irish groom Dean Connaghan gave his bride a magical surprise on their wedding day when he stepped up to the mic and delivered a wonderful rendition of Beyoncé’s Ave Maria for her.

Former boyband star Brian McFadden has joined forces with a host of other Irish celebrities to encourage the public to turn their back on the fur trade. The singer said: “You wouldn’t wear your dog, please don’t wear any fur.”