Mrs Brown’s Boys has become a smash hit since it was first broadcast in 2011. The foul-mouthed Irish Mammy has captured the hearts of viewers with her matriarchal manner, and interference in her family’s affairs. What is unknown to many fans of the show, is that many of Mrs Brown’s sons, daughters and other family… Continue reading Mrs Brown’s Boys characters all played by writer’s own family
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University receives $260,000 to study Irish tongues
Irish tongues and their movements are the subject of a $260,000 study by linguistic experts at the Santa Cruz University in California. As few as 3% of people in Ireland use the language on a regular basis, and experts fear that without proper documentation and recordings, it could die out completely. Jaye Padgett in Ireland.… Continue reading University receives $260,000 to study Irish tongues
Toddler in no mood for any of Mammy’s nonsense
This little Northern Irish girl is not in the mood for any nonsense. She has dressed up and rehearsed her lines for the big performance. She is about to sing a song from the hit film Frozen and looks every inch the Disney princess. And just as she’s about to begin, her mother has the… Continue reading Toddler in no mood for any of Mammy’s nonsense
Billy Connolly on his last conversation with close friend Robin Williams
Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly has spoken about his last conversation with his dear friend Robin Williams. Connolly revealed that the American star had asked him for advice on dealing with Parkinson’s disease, and phoned him a week later to thank him. Williams tragically took his own life last month, after battling with depression. He… Continue reading Billy Connolly on his last conversation with close friend Robin Williams
Irish girls win top Science Award in California
Three students from Ireland have been recognised for their achievements and awarded the top prize at the Google Science Fair in California. Sophie Healy Thow, 17, and Ciara Judge and Émer Hickey, both 16, have been studying the potential benefits of fertilising crops with naturally forming bacteria. The three girls combined their love of gardening… Continue reading Irish girls win top Science Award in California
Drone-cam man produces stunning video of Cork coastline
A Cork man has produced a stunning video of a birds-eye view of part of the Wild Atlantic Way using his drone camera. Raymond Fogarty has got fantastic shots that show the beauty and magnificence of the Irish coastline from the sky that would normally only be available from a helicopter or plane.
Geldof faces backlash for Scottish independence speech
Bob Geldof has drawn fierce criticism for getting himself involved in the debate over the Scottish independence referendum. The Dublin-born musician spoke at a rally at Trafalgar Square in London yesterday, urging Scots not to break from the union with Britain. He said: “I’d just like to tell everybody in Scotland we’re all f****** fed… Continue reading Geldof faces backlash for Scottish independence speech
Friendship with Britain ‘must not stop Easter Rising celebration’
A leading Irish historian has expressed concern that Ireland’s current friendship with Britain may curtail the centenary celebrations of the Easter Rising. There has been an increased concern by some groups in Ireland that the memories of the men and women who fought for their country nearly a hundred years ago, will not be properly… Continue reading Friendship with Britain ‘must not stop Easter Rising celebration’
Slices of Irish beef – the topless farmers calendar's back
The topless Irish farmer’s calendar is back for its ninth year, with twelve months’ worth of Irish muscle for the ladies to enjoy. “The Irish Farmers Calendar 2018” is now available online for just €13.09 including postage and packaging.
Animal expert demands new laws after visit to spider house of horrors
100 deadly spiders including tarantulas and black widows were found in an abandoned home in County Carlow. The frightening discovery was the latest in a string of incidents involving dangerous exotic animals being found in Ireland. Kevin Cunningham, who runs the National Exotic Animal Sanctuary in County Meath, was contacted and asked to assess the… Continue reading Animal expert demands new laws after visit to spider house of horrors
