A luxury Cork home overlooking the harbour has been put up for sale with an asking price of €1.2m. Tanglewood is a 4,500 square feet property situated in Currabinny, on the south-east side of Cork. It is fitted with all the little luxuries you would expect of a home priced at more than €1m.
Author: Andrew Moore
'In Flags or Flitters' – unique video of Dublin since 1950s
A 1991 documentary about Dublin has emerged online and offers a first-hand insight into the city from the 1950s onwards. ‘In Flags or Flitters’ is the title of the RTÉ film. It is a fascinating look back through the history of the Irish capital, and features interviews with some of the city’s most famous characters.
How much do Irish parents spend on Christmas?
This year Irish parents will spend an average of €254 on each of their children for Christmas according to a survey carried out by MummyPages.ie. In the age of expensive xBoxs, iPads, laptops and beauty products parents are under increasing pressures to deliver an extra special Christmas present for their children and are paying the… Continue reading How much do Irish parents spend on Christmas?
Quick thinking Irish jockey saves rival from serious injury
Irish jockey Bryan Cooper has been hailed a hero after his quick thinking prevented serious injury to one of his race competitors. Cooper was riding Gunnery Sergeant at Gowran Park when he and fellow jockey Robbie Power, on board Neverushacon, both fell at the same fence.
This kid ROCKS – 3-year-old nails Kings of Leon song
Ireland may have just found its next international rock star – three-year-old Bodhi Yelverton from Cork. The little fella has become a star after a video was posted online of him rocking out to the Kings of Leon song The Bucket.
How are Ireland's Christmas spending habits changing?
People in Ireland will be spending less on Christmas this year, according to a survey carried out by iReach insights. They found that the average spend is expected to be €563, down from an average €600 last year. Each year many people feel under pressure to spend more than they can afford on their loved… Continue reading How are Ireland's Christmas spending habits changing?
Ballymena Bear Christmas advert big hit online
A Christmas advert produced by local retailers and businesses in Ballymena has become an internet sensation and is providing a welcome boost for the town. The advert tells the story of a Christmas bear who gets lost by his courier and has to struggle round the shops and cafes of Ballymena to be re-united with… Continue reading Ballymena Bear Christmas advert big hit online
Irish stars celebrate with traditional pub sing song
The Irish football team celebrated their qualification to Euro 2016 in style with a traditional sing song in the Auld Dubliner pub. Team captain Robbie Keane showed he is a leader on the stage as well as on the pitch as he grabbed the mic and performed to the delighted crowd.
Dublin You Are – enchanting poem captures good and bad of city
Irish poet Stephen James Smith has written and performed an enchanting poem about his hometown of Dublin. The five minute verse is fast moving and free flowing and you have to listen close to keep up with the numerous issues raised by Smith.
Work begins on Moore Street commemorative centre
Restoration work has begun on one of the key sites of the Easter Rising to turn it into a commemorative centre by early next year. Moore Street was the final headquarters for the Rising leaders and numbers 14-17 are to undergo a €4m restoration process following a long campaign to save the buildings.