The wave of immigration into Ireland sparked by the Celtic Tiger years has resulted in a taller, better looking nation of people according to an Irish politician. Olivia Mitchell, TD for South Dublin, made the comment while debating the new requirement for birth certificates to include the father’s name. The Fine Gael TD explained: “I… Continue reading Did Celtic Tiger Years 'make us better looking'
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Bullied girl wins award for anti-bullying app
An award winning anti-bullying app has been created by a 12-year-old Irish girl, who said she got the idea after being picked on because of her Traveller background. Kathleen Marie Maughan is a member of the CoderDojo club in Deansrath, Dublin. CoderDojo is a global organisation run by volunteers that teaches computer coding to children… Continue reading Bullied girl wins award for anti-bullying app
Facebook addiction clinic opened in Dublin
For most people, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are a great way of staying in touch with friends and family. However, there are a growing number of people who are getting hooked, and find themselves spending an unhealthy amount of time on the sites. In some cases, people are finding that their… Continue reading Facebook addiction clinic opened in Dublin
Lunar eclipse 8 October 2014
There will be a lunar eclipse on 8 October, 2014. A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth – this only happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly aligned with the Earth in the middle. It can only happen when there is a full moon. A lunar eclipse lasts… Continue reading Lunar eclipse 8 October 2014
Dozens of Irish dancers wow guests at wedding
This groom and his male guests put on a wedding dance to top all others, with choreography and Irish dancing that would even make Michael Flatley proud. Wedding dance videos are common on YouTube. Many of them blend into one and it is hard to come up with something unique to capture the viewers’ imagination.
Mystical video of County Kerry sky filmed at 30km by weather balloon
A student has produced a magical video of the County Kerry by sending a weather balloon camera a staggering 30km up into the sky. The footage from above clouds gives the skyline and mystical feel, particularly with the haunting piano soundtrack in the video. Landmarks such as the Lough Derg, Galway and the Aran Islands… Continue reading Mystical video of County Kerry sky filmed at 30km by weather balloon
Youngster forced to present live radio show in hilarious prank
A fresh-faced Irish youngster was given a rough ride on his first day as an intern at a radio station when he was abandoned in the studio by the crew and put live on air to present the show himself. The stunt was part of RTÉ’s ‘The Fear’ programme, normally presented by Bernard O’Shea, Jennifer… Continue reading Youngster forced to present live radio show in hilarious prank
Irish doctors strip off for charity calendar
Doctors in Ireland have followed the lead of the country’s farmers by stripping off for a topless charity calendar. Irish Doctors 2015 is on sale now and has already attracted orders from around the world. A percentage of the proceeds from Irish Doctors Calendar will be donated to the charity Epilepsy Ireland.
Singer has message for politicians over water charge
One Irish musician has a message for the politicians who want to start charging for water. Robbie Dunn, who is based in Australia, has composed his own song and uploaded a video on to YouTube. The name of the song? “You can shove your water meters up you’re a**e!” Many will feel that Dunn has… Continue reading Singer has message for politicians over water charge
Action-man Neeson back and better than ever in Tak3n
Liam Neeson is back on the big screen as super-badass Bryan Mills in the third instalment of the Taken trilogy. The Northern Irishman returns to the role of former CIA agent Mills who is this time on the run from the FBI, CIA and LAPD after being set up for his wife’s murder. He has… Continue reading Action-man Neeson back and better than ever in Tak3n
