Author: Andrew Moore

One thing you will have certainly seen over the past 12 months is a YouTube video of a child singing one of the songs from the hit Disney movie Frozen. So we have another one for you to enjoy, but this time it has its own unique Irish twist. This little Irish boy entertains his… Continue reading Another cute kid singing Let It Go? This one has an Irish twist

We all love a good pub quiz, and here is one with a twist as Irish people are quizzed…about Ireland. The comedy team at Facts has produced another video for YouTube, this time a pub quiz between three Irish teams. They are asked questions solely to do with Ireland, so you think it would be… Continue reading Irish people are quizzed – about Ireland

Have you ever jumped 5,000 feet from a helicopter and parachuted into Dublin? Or is that a bit too much of a frightening thought to consider? Well, luckily, now we can all experience the thrill of free-falling through the Irish skies before floating down in wonder at the incredible bird’s eye view of the capital.… Continue reading Ever jumped from 5,000ft into Dublin? Now you don't have to…

Kylemore Abbey has partnered with a top American university to create a spiritual centre where educational and cultural activities can take place. The castle was chosen by the university Notre Dame as the perfect site to create a spiritual centre with the Benedictine community. Kylemore Abbey, in Co Galway, was built by Irish politician Mitchell… Continue reading Irish castle partners with US university

Ireland is well on its way to becoming the most obese nation in Europe if serious measures aren’t put in place according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). By the year 2030, it is estimated that roughly half the Irish population will be classed as clinically obese.

A campaign poster encouraging Irish citizens to vote no in the same-sex marriage referendum has created a storm on social media with some of the world’s top comedians getting involved. The poster shows a baby being kissed on either cheek by its mother and father, and is accompanied by a headline reading: “Children deserve a… Continue reading 'Vote No' poster appalls couple who think 'Yes!'

Cures to deadly diseases such as cancer and AIDS could be found lurking in the waters off Irish coastlines, according to research being carried out by scientists at NUI Galway. Specific species of sea sponges that are found in Irish waters are believed to contain toxins that can be used to combat cancer cells and… Continue reading Irish sponges could hold key to cancer cure

Move over Rory McIlroy, step down Brian O’Driscoll, clear the path Robbie Keane, Ireland has a new superstar on the way. Adam Wynne! Remember the name because this young fellow could one day be standing at the top of his sport.

The soothing sounds of an Irish waterfall are helping thousands of insomnia sufferers get a good night’s sleep. Irish artist Johnny Lawson recorded the serene sounds of the water flowing down the River Bonet and uploaded a video on to YouTube. His intention was to share the tranquility and peacefulness of the Irish countryside with… Continue reading Soothing sounds of Irish waterfalls helping millions get a good night’s sleep