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.
Author: Andrew Moore
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.
Thousands of Irish care home children in secret drug trials
The Catholic Church and religious run Irish care homes have been engulfed in further controversy after startling reports that thousands of Irish children were used as guinea pigs in secret drugs trials in the 1930s. The report author says there is no evidence that consent was ever sought. Nor is there any information about how… Continue reading Thousands of Irish care home children in secret drug trials
Breakthrough in global study on cure for skin cancer
Irish doctors are working as part of a worldwide medical team that believe testing on two new drugs has shown encouraging signs that a ‘cure for cancer could be within reach’. Two hospitals in Dublin, plus one in Cork and one in Galway are taking part in a global trial of the two new drugs… Continue reading Breakthrough in global study on cure for skin cancer