A television advert featuring a man and a pig has captured the hearts of many Irish viewers. Piggy Sue is the name of the ad by mobile phone company Vodafone.
Author: Andrew Moore
Flight attendant entertains passengers with trad dance session
An Irish flight attendant went the extra mile to ensure her passengers had an enjoyable flight by entertaining them with a good old Irish jig.
Group win talent show with rendition of Irish musician’s megahit
The winners of American talent show The Sing Off claimed their title by performing a fantastic version of Hozier’s Take Me To Church. Vanderbilt Melodores were crowned champions after they thrilled the judges and audience with their stirring rendition of the Irish musician’s megahit.
Irish magician speaks about performing for Michael Jackson and his kids
An Irish magician who performed for Michael Jackson and his children has spoken about his first hand experience with the King of Pop. Liam Sheehan was the resident magician at Blackwater Castle in Co Cork in the mid-2000s. He would regularly entertain guests at the castle as part of the visitor experience. Sheehan spoke to… Continue reading Irish magician speaks about performing for Michael Jackson and his kids
Michael Flatley struggling to sell his 'dream home'
Former Lord of the Dance star Flatley is struggling to sell his ‘dream home’ and has now taken it off the market. The north Cork mansion, Castlehyde House, was expected to sell for between €20m and €30m.
TV chiefs planning for Easter Rising centenary
The whole of Ireland is planning for next year’s centenary of the Easter Rising with events, masses, activities and tributes of all kinds scheduled up and down the country. One industry that will lead the way is film and television and RTÉ have announced that there are several productions in the pipeline offering different insights… Continue reading TV chiefs planning for Easter Rising centenary
Man transforms caravan into mobile Irish pub
A civil engineer has made his dream a reality after transforming an old dilapidated caravan into a mobile cosy Irish pub. Mark Mooney, of Co Tyrone, spent just three months on his ‘baravan’ after having the idea when he and his friends enjoyed a barrel of beer in his mobile home.
Wizard classes add even more magic to world's top hotel
The world’s best hotel, located in Co Mayo, is set to become even more magical this autumn as they begin their family retreat wizardry classes.
Irish kids give their guide to Halloween
YouTube channel YouthTuber asked Irish children what they thought about Halloween, and what it meant to them. And as the kids point out – apples and oranges don’t count as sweets! Halloween is a special time of the year for many. The one night when spirits and ghosts of the dead can return to mix… Continue reading Irish kids give their guide to Halloween
Irish Farmers Calendar land a US book deal
The annual Irish Farmers Calendar has been such a success that it will soon be available as a book. A top US publisher has agreed a deal to create a coffee table type magazine of the topless hunks, set to be released for St Patrick’s Day 2017.