Potatoes are a staple part of millions of people’s diets around the world. They’re relatively cheap and the fact that they go with any meal and can be cooked in numerous different ways makes them a great source of carbs. One downside to the spud though, is the time-consuming preparation that needs to be gone… Continue reading Bagful of spuds need peeling? There is a faster way…
Author: Andrew Moore
Bullies named and shamed in front of whole school
A group of bullies that forced their victim to kneel in the mud and drink filthy puddle water have finally had their comeuppance. The incident took place in the town of Korkino in Russia. Olga Guseva, 16, Lyubov Goloborodko, 14, Sasha Rattsova, 15 and Ekatirina Streltsova, 15 began picking on Vlada Kholod, 13 because of… Continue reading Bullies named and shamed in front of whole school
Jaws chomps on boat as passengers film it on mobile phones
A group of fishermen had their boat attacked by a huge Great White Shark, and stayed cool enough to record the incident on their mobile phones. Steve Clark was sailing off the coast of the South Jersey shore with his friends enjoying an afternoon of fishing.
Shock video shames speeding drivers over child deaths
A shocking video warning drivers of the consequences of speeding has split public opinion. It informs the viewer that speeders in Northern Ireland have killed a ‘class full of children’ since the year 2000, and signs off with the line: “Shame on you!”
Maureen O’Hara wants one final visit to Ireland
Hollywood legend Maureen O’Hara has said she wishes to return to her hometown Dublin one final time – and be granted the freedom of the city. The Quiet Man star moved from Cork to Idaho two years ago to be closer to her family. Since then she has become more guarded about making appearance in… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara wants one final visit to Ireland
‘Magic drug’ a huge leap forward in battle against leukaemia
“It gave me my life back. It’s a wonderful drug.” Leukaemia patient Patrick Kilgallen The results of tests on a new drug to treat leukaemia have been described as ‘nothing short of miraculous’. The drug named Ibrutinib has been developed by doctors in Ireland, and early tests show it increases the survival chances of leukaemia… Continue reading ‘Magic drug’ a huge leap forward in battle against leukaemia
Amazing video as man stands ground against charging elephant
An ice-cool Thai tourist stood his ground as a five tonne elephant charged at him. The giant beast ran to within inches of the man, before letting out a shriek and turning away. The incredible incident was recorded by the man’s friend, and has now become a must-see video on YouTube.
Fairytale Cork estate, with links to Henry Ford, goes on sale
A French-style chateau in Cork, built on the estate on which Henry Ford’s father was born, has been put up for sale. Lisselan House is a dream home that fuses tradition and history with modern day luxury. It was built in the 1800s, during the ‘Great Famine’ in Ireland. William Bence Jones, an English farmer,… Continue reading Fairytale Cork estate, with links to Henry Ford, goes on sale
Readers’ words of wisdom for world’s teenagers
This month, thousands of young adults in Ireland and millions more around the world are taking their end of year exams before stepping out into the big wide world of work. We asked Ireland Calling readers what advice they would like to offer these youngsters as they begin their journeys into adulthood. The response was… Continue reading Readers’ words of wisdom for world’s teenagers
3,000-year-old baby skeleton discovered at Meath Halloween site
The 3,000-year-old skeleton of a baby has been discovered during an archeological dig in County Meath. The remains of the baby, who died between the age of seven and ten months, were found completely intact at the site near Athboy.