People who were adopted in Ireland will be allowed access to their birth records for the first time in history, if a proposed new law gets passed. For decades, thousands of adopted people have struggled to find out their true identity because Irish law blocked their right to view their birth records.
Author: Andrew Moore
Explore the Great Castles of Ireland with Scholarly Sojourns
Are you looking to experience more on your next trip to Ireland? Look no further than Scholarly Sojourns’ tour of the Great Castles of Ireland. Scholarly Sojourns provides wonderful small group, expert-led travel programs that are perfect for life-long learners who are looking to get more out of their travel experience.
10 year old boy Ireland's first recipient of 3D printed hand
A young Irish boy has become the first person in the country to receive an artificial hand created by 3D printer. Ten year old Josh McKenna from Co Laois was born with just a stump on his right arm because of a condition known as Amniotic Band Syndrome. However, now he is the proud owner… Continue reading 10 year old boy Ireland's first recipient of 3D printed hand
Colin Farrell to be best-man at brother's gay wedding
True Detective star Colin Farrell insists he will be returning to Ireland in 2016 to be best-man at his brother’s gay marriage. Farrell’s brother is in a same-sex relationship and married his long-term partner in Canada in 2009. However, after Ireland voted ‘Yes’ in the same-sex marriage referendum, they also want to have a ceremony… Continue reading Colin Farrell to be best-man at brother's gay wedding
Robbie Keane's son reaction to Mummy's pregnancy is adorable
Robbie Keane’s son was told that his wish for a little brother or sister is going to come true, as Mummy has a baby in her tummy now, and his reaction is adorable.
Colin Farrell lookalike unlucky in love
A Colin Farrell lookalike has revealed that his startling resemblance to the Hollywood star has hindered his search for love. James Martin explained that although he might get plenty of female attention, all of his relationships have ended and he is “struggling to find a nice girl”.
Emigrant nurses offered €1,500 to relocate to Ireland
The Irish Health Service has appealed to its emigrant nurses to return home and is offering a relocation package of up to €1,500 to make the move more attractive.
'No children allowed' for top Irish wedding planner
Children should not be allowed to attend weddings according to a top Irish wedding planner. Tara Fay is a highly experienced events and wedding planner. Last year she was the creative force behind the stunning wedding of Irish glamour model and former Miss World Rosanna Davison. So if anyone knows about weddings, it’s Tara Fay.
Here we go again – these best man songs just keep getting better!
In the past few months, there have been several musical wedding speeches from Irish best men, and one bridesmaid, that have entertained the guests and become online sensations. Just when we thought the standard of best man speech songs couldn’t get any better, up stepped Galway best man Andrew Neylon to perform a delightful medley… Continue reading Here we go again – these best man songs just keep getting better!
Irish summers celebrated in comedy video
Irish summers are famously unpredictable and you can often need both your sunglasses and umbrella in the space of an hour. Two Irish men have decided to celebrate the country’s temperamental weather by creating a video named Summer in Ireland.