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
Author: Andrew Moore
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
Is this the coolest pensioner in the world?
If you’ve got it, you’ve got it! This fella shows people a quarter of his age how to put on a show to impress. The elderly gentleman is on the dance floor of what looks to be some sort of family function when he gets caught by the beat of the music.
Sports clash could split family loyalties in Ireland
Family loyalties could be split in the next few weeks as Ireland hopes for a big match special between two of the country’s favourite teams. Most Irish football fans support their local teams as well as the mighty Glasgow Celtic in Scotland. Normally that doesn’t cause any problems but now the League of Ireland minnows… Continue reading Sports clash could split family loyalties in Ireland
