This ‘Downton Abbey’ style hotel in Ireland is the ‘second best hotel in the world’. That is the result of rankings from online travel experts Travel + Leisure.
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Irish dancer stuns talent show with switch-up to Beyoncé moves
An Irish dancer made the judges’ jaws drop on BBC talent show The Greatest Dancer when he switched from a traditional Irish dance routine to some Beyoncé-esque struts across the dancefloor. The sudden change in dancing style stunned everyone in the room and earned Jake O’Shea a safe passage through to the next round of… Continue reading Irish dancer stuns talent show with switch-up to Beyoncé moves
Daniel O’Donnell sings Danny Boy with 99-year-old fan
A 99-year-old woman was given an unexpected moment in the spotlight at a 2019 Daniel O’Donnell concert, when the singer walked down into the audience and performed a duet with her. Kitty Cosgrave had travelled to the Wexford Opera House to watch the legendary Irish singer perform.
Frequently asked questions about gaining Irish citizenship
Tens of millions of people across the world have Irish heritage and many of them actually qualify for Irish citizenship – even if they have never set foot in Ireland. Many people like to exercise this right in order to feel more closely linked to their heritage.
Irish Granny gives granddaughter advice on her love life
An Irish granny has become an online star after a 2016 video was posted of her offering advice to her granddaughter with regards to her love life. Eileen, aged 94 from County Mayo, faced the camera and said: “Well Katie, cheer up, you’ll find a big man one day and you won’t know what to… Continue reading Irish Granny gives granddaughter advice on her love life
Brendan O’Carroll talks about heartache at losing his first child
Comedy legend Brendan O’Carroll has spoken about the pain of losing his first son and admitted it has left a hole in his life that will never be filled. The Mrs Brown’s Boys writer was speaking on the Tommy Tiernan Show and opened about the heartache he has faced throughout his life.
Irish Catholics were more laid back about religion until the Great Hunger
Irish Catholics were much more laid back about their religion before the Great Hunger, according to an RTÉ documentary. Rome V Republic has been created by RTE to take a look at the history of religion in Ireland, and its influence on people’s lives. It reveals that the Great Hunger played a major part in… Continue reading Irish Catholics were more laid back about religion until the Great Hunger
Coleen Nolan fears her sister could have been one of the Tuam babies
Coleen Nolan has admitted she fears her long-lost sister could have been one of the babies whose remains were found in a sewage tank. The music star admitted she had a half-sister who she never met, after her father had an affair that produced a child.
Fusion Fighters stun Irish Dance World Championships
Leading Irish dance group Fusion Fighters put on a stunning display at the World Irish Dance Championship that left the audience in raptures. Fusion Fighters have long been one of the best Irish dance groups around. They have won fans all across the globe with their imaginative and energetic routines, which often merge traditional Irish… Continue reading Fusion Fighters stun Irish Dance World Championships
Brendan O’Carroll reveals the ‘eerieness’ of standing outside the house of his grandfather’s killer
Irish comedy star Brendan O’Carroll has spoken about the eeriness he felt when he stood opposite the house of the man who murdered his grandfather. The Mrs Brown actor was speaking to Ray D’Arcy about a documentary he has made looking into the roles his uncles played in the Easter Rising.