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’
Author: Andrew Moore
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
The things I miss about Ireland, by Miss Ireland
Miss Ireland 2013 has shot a short video about the things she misses most about her homeland when she’s away. Thousands of young people have left in the past decade or so, as the struggling economy limited the opportunities to build a successful career in Ireland. Now Miss Ireland, Aoife Walsh from Tipperary, has produced… Continue reading The things I miss about Ireland, by Miss Ireland
Irish big drinkers? Yes, but not the worst out there!
The general perception of Irish people is that they love a few pints and are not the type to turn down a drink. However, according to statistics released by the World Health Organisation, the Irish are not among the top drinkers in the world. In fact, they are not even inside the top 20 countries.… Continue reading Irish big drinkers? Yes, but not the worst out there!
Psychology student reveals the true damage of “red hair bullying”
An Irish university student has carried out a survey showing the potential psychological damage that can be caused by the bullying of ginger haired people. Kevin O’Regan, a redhead himself, is studying psychology at Cork University. He decided to carry out the survey of 1,742 people from 20 different countries after he attended the Red… Continue reading Psychology student reveals the true damage of “red hair bullying”
Prince Harry invited to Irish Red Head Convention
Prince Harry has been invited to attend the Irish Red Head Convention in Cork this weekend. The British royal, fourth in line to the throne, is one of the world’s most famous gingers. He was recently voted the sexiest red headed man in the world by the British Heart Foundation. Now, the organisers of the… Continue reading Prince Harry invited to Irish Red Head Convention
YouTuber gives parents cheque to pay off mortgage
A High School drop-out who made his fortune on YouTube has given his parents the surprise of their lives, by presenting them with a cheque to pay off the mortgage on their house. Timothy DeLaGhetto (real name Tim Chantarangsu) is a rapper and comedian who has shrewdly harnessed the power of the internet over the… Continue reading YouTuber gives parents cheque to pay off mortgage
Is Spiderman fighting crime in Dublin?
A video of Spiderman fighting another man in Dublin has been posted onto YouTube and is attracting huge media attention. The video shows a man dressed as the comic book super hero wrestling and restraining his opponent on Dublin’s St Anne’s Street. Spiderman is a regular street performer and busker in Dublin city centre, but… Continue reading Is Spiderman fighting crime in Dublin?
Michael Flatley explains why he wears a tuxedo for dinner with his wife
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has revealed he and his wife share a romantic dinner every Friday evening, and he dresses up for the occasion in a tuxedo. The dance legend was speaking to Hello magazine when he revealed the quirky ritual: “Niamh and I will have dinner in the formal dining room every Friday night… Continue reading Michael Flatley explains why he wears a tuxedo for dinner with his wife
Sports star wants reunion with Irish girl he met half a century ago
A former rugby player from England is desperately seeking a reunion with the “very nice girl” he met in Ireland more than half a century ago. Michael Freer, 79, was in Dublin in 1958 for a match at Lansdowne Road against Bective Rangers. At the after match party met an attractive Irish girl and chatted… Continue reading Sports star wants reunion with Irish girl he met half a century ago