A giant basking shark has been filmed swimming in Cork harbour by a quick-thinking adventurer and his drone helicopter camera. The footage was recorded by Andrew O’Riordan, who works for Cork marine adventure firm, Ocean Escapes. He was told there had been a shark spotted in the harbour on Thursday, and raced out in his… Continue reading Giant shark filmed in Cork harbour
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Game of Thrones star pays tribute to ‘lucky Ireland’
Iain Glen, star of American hit series Game of Thrones, has revealed Ireland has been a lucky location for him during his acting career. Glen, who plays Ser Jorah Mormont in the medieval fantasy drama, was speaking to What’s On magazine and said that most of his successful acting roles have been filmed in Ireland,… Continue reading Game of Thrones star pays tribute to ‘lucky Ireland’
'Quadfather' shares his joy of newborns on Facebook
A Limerick man has declared he will now be known as the ‘Quadfather’ after his wife gave birth to quadruplets on Tuesday. Grace Slattery was rushed to Dublin hospital after her waters broke on Tuesday, and made the call to her husband to get back from work to be with her. James, or the Quadfather,… Continue reading 'Quadfather' shares his joy of newborns on Facebook
Hilarious video as fake politician winds up voters
Brave joker Buachaill risked the wrath of several Irish residents, as he went door-to-door around Dublin to ‘promote’ the water tax. The prankster was secretly filming the reactions of the Irish public, as he posed as a Fine Gael politician, and boasted how he was on the committee that introduced the rise in water tax,… Continue reading Hilarious video as fake politician winds up voters
Kid woos pretty girl with smooth baseball switch
A young baseball fan has become an overnight star as his smooth moves to impress a pretty girl were posted on YouTube. The young man was in the crowd watching a Major League Baseball clash between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers when he was thrown the ball by a player to keep… Continue reading Kid woos pretty girl with smooth baseball switch
Incredible video as cat saves boy from savage dog
A pet cat in California bravely saved her four-year-old owner after he was viciously attacked by a neighbour’s dog. The incredible incident was recorded on the family’s security cameras, and is now available as a YouTube video. Jeremy Triantafilo was riding his bicycle on the front driveway of the family home, when the dog brutally… Continue reading Incredible video as cat saves boy from savage dog
Trump to pay Irish staff €50 for a 40-hour week
American billionaire Donald Trump has come under criticism for his plans to pay staff at his five star hotel and golf course just €50 pay for a 40-hour week. The business tycoon is funding a multi-million euro upgrade on the Co Clare course, which has been battered in recent years by extreme weather. The resort… Continue reading Trump to pay Irish staff €50 for a 40-hour week
Letters written by Jackie Kennedy describe her 'fairytale visit' to Ireland
The unearthed letters written by Jackie Kennedy have revealed she had a deep affection for Ireland. The letters discovered recently, were sent to her long-time friend, Irish priest Father Leonard. In them, Mrs Kennedy describes her love for Ireland and also her experiences of being married to the world’s most powerful man, President Kennedy.
Human chain protest to save Easter Rising site
Campaigners in Dublin are trying to gather support to prevent the demolition of several houses which were the final stronghold for Irish nationalists in the Easter Rising. The terrace houses, numbers 10-25, on Moore Street were where the rebels retreated to after they were unable to defend the General Post Office and other major buildings… Continue reading Human chain protest to save Easter Rising site
Father of critically ill son: ‘I Have a Dream’ letter
A father of a critically ill boy in Ireland has written an open letter to raise awareness of the struggle families are going through because of flaws in the Irish Health Service. Declan Coyle’s son Alex suffers with Mowat Wilson Syndrome, a rare condition that affects a victim’s physical and mental health. Alex is now… Continue reading Father of critically ill son: ‘I Have a Dream’ letter
