Author: Andrew Moore

The Irish mansion home of a former Robin Hood actor, which was also a popular retreat for stars like Elizabeth Taylor, is now up for sale. Borleagh Manor is everything you could dream for in a luxury home. It is located only an hour from Dublin, in Gorey, Co Wexford. Originally built in the 18th… Continue reading Step inside the Irish mansion of Robin Hood actor

A book of photographs capturing the lifestyles of natives of the Aran Islands will be launched next week. The book of photos documents the daily lives of people of Inishturk, Inishark, Clare and the Turbot Islands. The pictures span from the early 1960s up the modern day and give an insight into the evolution of… Continue reading Book of photos captures life of Aran Islanders

The perfect omelette is a dish that often proves to be beyond even the most competent chefs, and can be a source of frustration for wannabe cooks around the world. Well Dubliners now have no excuse for failing to create a flawless meal, after the ‘Incredible Egg Man’ came to town to give a demonstration… Continue reading Incredible Egg Man gives ‘perfect omelette’ demo

Singing priest Father Kelly is a man very much in demand since becoming a YouTube sensation in the past few weeks. The Co Meath priest sang an impromptu version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah as a tribute to Chris and Leah O’Kane during their wedding. The video was posted on the internet and has now been… Continue reading International record deal for ‘singing priest’

Young fans of One Direction have been dealt the devastating news that no one under the age of 14 will be granted entry into the boy band’s Croke Park concerts. Promotion company MCD, who are responsible for the concerts, have said that due to health and safety restrictions, no one under the age limit will… Continue reading One Direction fans under 14 will be turned away

The global success of American TV series Game of Thrones is providing a boost to a Dublin-based bronze casting company, as they produce many of the swords used in the show. The producers of the show approached Dublin firm, The Bronze Art Fine Art Foundry, after seeing their handiwork in the Clive Owen 2004 movie,… Continue reading Dublin firm produces Game of Thrones swords

Singing priest Father Ray Kelly has become an internet sensation and has now been viewed more than 8 million times on YouTube. Ireland Calling brought the story to you earlier in the week, about the Co Meath priest’s impromptu song tribute to a happy couple he was marrying.

An Irish couple had a wedding to remember as their priest made the day extra special by singing a tribute song to them during the service. Towards the end of the ceremony Father Ray Kelly burst into song, serenading Chris and Leah O’Kane with their own personalised version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. The impromptu performance… Continue reading Singing priest delights happy couple on wedding day

Ronan Keating’s daughter Missy has her feet firmly on the ground despite her growing reputation as an actress. The 13-year-old has said that her acting career cannot take over from her studies, and that she knows that her education comes first. Missy starred in the horror, Dark Touch last year and also appears in the… Continue reading Ronan’s daughter puts her studies before acting

Two ice cream men in Cork face assault charges after a dispute over turf led to a violent scuffle. Alan O’Halloran, 29, is accused of shoving Frederick Williams, 31, to the ground and dislocating his shoulder, but claims he only did this in retaliation to Williams punching him in the face after reaching into his… Continue reading Ice cream men turn violent in turf war