Former Irish President Mary McAleese has spoken about the day the Irish State faced down the Catholic Church over the issue of child abuse. Sex scandals rocked the Church in Ireland during the 1980s and 90s. Senior Catholic figures faced mounting criticism for the way the Church dealt with the issue, and were often accused… Continue reading Mary McAleese recounts showdown with Church over child abuse
Author: Andrew Moore
Young Irish people tell us: “Why won’t you come home?”
Young Irish people who are now living overseas have been asked by the government: “Why won’t you come back?” The National Youth Council wants the first-hand accounts from thousands of young Irish people who have left their homeland in recent years. It is part of a fact-finding mission for the project ‘Home is Where the… Continue reading Young Irish people tell us: “Why won’t you come home?”
If Ireland Didn’t Exist – trailer for disaster movie spoof
A group of Irish YouTubers have filmed a trailer for a spoof disaster movie – If Ireland Didn’t Exist. The comedy group from Wexford, called Plae Pen, created the horror story and shot a short video trailer to post online. It shows a young couple, Sean and Gráinne, enjoying an idyllic Irish evening. Gráinne is… Continue reading If Ireland Didn’t Exist – trailer for disaster movie spoof
Irish star back for new series of Downton Abbey
The smash British period drama Downton Abbey will be back in two weeks’ time, and ITV have given a taste of what’s to come in a video trailer. The producers have released the video on YouTube and Vimeo so avid fans can get a sneak preview at the much anticipated fifth series. The show is… Continue reading Irish star back for new series of Downton Abbey
Geldof warns Scotland over independence
Music legend Bob Geldof has urged the Scots to reject independence from Britain, warning: “Nationalism is a dangerous political animal!” Scotland will hold a referendum in less than two weeks, to decide whether or not they remain a part of Britain or go it alone as an independent state. Of course Ireland was also under… Continue reading Geldof warns Scotland over independence
Budget Irish war film catches Hollywood giant’s eye
Two film-makers in Ireland have overcome the odds to produce a movie about the plight of two sisters during the Irish War of Independence. The film has received glowing reviews by critics and is attracting the interest of Hollywood giants Disney and Sony with a view for a release in America.
Ireland’s favourite food and drink
Irish shopping trollies have been piled high with home-grown products as several national brands rose in popularity last year. Checkout magazine have compiled a list of the 100 most popular food brands in Ireland over the last twelve months. More than 6,500 different brands across 200 product classes were included in the survey.
Why we need an inquiry into the death of Michael Collins
By S M Sigerson When he was shot in 1922, Michael Collins was poised to lead Ireland into a new era of national reconstruction. There is little doubt that his loss changed forever the young nation’s formative development, yet no record of any official inquiry into his death has come down to us. We still… Continue reading Why we need an inquiry into the death of Michael Collins
Cyberbullying must be tackled before it ‘spirals out of control’
Online bullying is on the rise in Ireland, with a 33% increase in the last twelve months, according to a survey carried out on Irish teenagers. The government has been warned to take action now to prevent cyberbullying spiralling out of control in the future. Of the 2,700 students surveyed, 39% of girls and 30%… Continue reading Cyberbullying must be tackled before it ‘spirals out of control’
Mrs Brown star weeps recalling how Cairo Gang murdered grandfather
The star of Mrs Brown’s Boys Brendan O’Carroll was reduced to tears after being shown the gun that could have been used to murder his grandfather. The Irish comedian was filming an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for the BBC. The show traces the ancestry of popular actors and sport stars. O’Carroll… Continue reading Mrs Brown star weeps recalling how Cairo Gang murdered grandfather
