Take a look inside Dublin’s coolest new hotel. The Dean Hotel has teamed up with the Irish Times to produce a video tour from top to bottom of the cool new tourist spot, to show viewers what they can expect if they decide to stop in on their next trip to the capital.
Author: Andrew Moore
Watch Jimmy Fallon fill in for Bono
American chat-show host Jimmy Fallon stepped up to the plate this week after U2 had to cancel their appearance on the Tonight Show. The Irish rockers were due to make the first appearance of their week-long stay, but were forced to postpone after Bono suffered an injury to his hand while cycling in New York’s… Continue reading Watch Jimmy Fallon fill in for Bono
Maureen O’Hara thanks John Wayne in moving acceptance speech
Maureen O’Hara paid tribute to John Wayne, John Ford and many more in a moving acceptance speech after her lifetime of work was celebrated by her peers and she was given an Honorary Academy Award. Amazingly, O’Hara never won an Oscar throughout her career. The movie industry finally put that right by selecting her for… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara thanks John Wayne in moving acceptance speech
Singing priest releases album in time for Christmas
Singing priest Father Ray Kelly has recorded an album that is set to be released in time for Christmas. Fr Kelly became a YouTube sensation in April, when a video was uploaded of him singing to a happy couple on their wedding day, while he was marrying them! During Chris and Leah O’Kane’s wedding ceremony,… Continue reading Singing priest releases album in time for Christmas
Former conjoined twins flourishing and set for school
Two little Irish twin brothers who underwent an operation to be separated after being born conjoined are now flourishing and preparing to start school next year. Four-year-old Hassan and Hussein Banhaffaf were left with one leg each following the operation which was a great success. They now use prosthetic legs and wheelchairs which enable them… Continue reading Former conjoined twins flourishing and set for school
How the Irish use Facebook…and why they might block your posts!
A new survey has come up with some fascinating insights into how the Irish use Facebook and other social media…covering everything from relationships with the all-powerful mammy to snooping on potential romantic partners. It also shows why your Facebook friends may block your posts without you even knowing.
Your chance to buy a tiny piece of Ireland
Your chance to buy a tiny piece of Ireland Have you ever wished you could own a little bit of Ireland? Well now you can…sort of! A charity wants to restore a once magnificent 18th century Irish garden and hopes to raise the cash by getting people to ‘buy’ tiny parts of it through sponsorship.… Continue reading Your chance to buy a tiny piece of Ireland
Typical Irish family scenes captured in hilarious videos
A YouTuber has created a hilarious cartoon that gives a wonderfully accurate insight into Irish family life. Martin’s Life is a series of minute-long cartoon sketches, based on typical conversations between Irish kids and their parents.
Pup faces fear after stranding himself on second stair
An adorable Irish puppy has been recorded conquering his fear of heights as he nervously descended down two stairs. It may have been just one small step for man, but it was a giant leap for dogkind. The cute little pup, named Red, had ventured up the steps but was stopped in his tracks by… Continue reading Pup faces fear after stranding himself on second stair
Ireland is a ‘must visit’ country for 2015
Ireland has been named as one of the ‘must visit’ destinations for holidaymakers in 2015. That is according to online travel magazine Lonely Planet, who recommended their ten top countries for tourists next year. Ireland came fifth which is more than respectable considering some of the giant nations across the world.
