Ireland’s reputation around the world is on the rise with it now considered the 11th most reputable country, according to an online poll.
Author: Andrew Moore
Molly Malone statue too sexy for Facebook
Facebook blocked the promotion of a Dublin writer’s debut novel because the front cover features the iconic statue of Molly Malone which the social media giant considered too sexy. Novelist Frank Whelan posted a picture of the front cover of his book, Diary of the Wolf, on Facebook as a way of raising awareness and… Continue reading Molly Malone statue too sexy for Facebook
Free online course on Irish history – great opportunity to learn about your ancestors
Anyone interested in improving their knowledge of Irish history has been given a golden opportunity by futurelearn.com. They are offering a free online course about the lives of Irish people during one of the most significant periods in the country’s history. ‘Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland’s History 1912-1923’ will explore the lives… Continue reading Free online course on Irish history – great opportunity to learn about your ancestors
Faecal transplants could help treat depression
Irish scientists have discovered that there may be an unexpected link between mental health and the bacteria in your bowels. What you may not want to think about is that inside the human bowels there are more than 1,000 species of bacteria happily working breaking down your food. It is now thought that as well… Continue reading Faecal transplants could help treat depression
Try Guys see if they can Irish dance
The Try Guys have turned their hand to Irish dancing to see if it as easy as the experts make it look. The YouTube performers have attempted a vast array of activities in the past, from shooting guns to simulating labour pains, nude modelling to testing the legal alcohol limit.
Sinn Féin demand Taoiseach block sale of Easter Rising site
Members of Sinn Féin are demanding Taoiseach Enda Kenny moves to block the auction of one of the key buildings from the 1916 Easter Rising. The buildings in question, 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, were one of the key strongholds held by the rebels. The decision to surrender was made by Pádraig Pearse in number 16.
Inflatable Irish pub feature on top US show
An inflatable Irish pub company will get a welcome boost of publicity next week, when it will feature on US chat show Today, watched by an average of five million people. Owners of the Paddy Wagon Pub are hopeful that the exposure will lead to a significant number of bookings.
Irish entrepreneur partners with US giant to take nutrition patches global
A young Irish entrepreneur could be on the way to fulfilling his dream after he agreed to partner with a major American firm. Gareth Sheridan created Nutriband patches while studying at Dublin Institute of Technology. They work in a similar way to nicotine patches with users wearing them on their body, but instead of receiving… Continue reading Irish entrepreneur partners with US giant to take nutrition patches global
GO HOME IRISH truck causes controversy and confusion
A truck with the message GO HOME IRISH plastered on the side has caused quite a stir in Toronto, where it has been driving around for the past couple of weeks.
Irish women worst offenders for drinking when pregnant
Irish women are amongst the worst offenders when it comes to drinking alcohol when pregnant according to a recent survey by online medical journal BMJ Open. It revealed that as many as 82% of Irish women continued to consume alcohol once they found out they were pregnant.