Researchers have found evidence proving a 100-year-old rumour that one of Princess Diana’s ancestors was buried in Cork. The discovery was made at the Corkbeg graveyard in Whitegate, where researchers unearthed plaques proving that Edmond Roche, 1st Baron of Fermoy, the great, great grandfather of Diana Spencer, was buried in the grounds.
Author: Andrew Moore
Rare Kevin Barry photo to be auctioned
A rare photograph of Irish hero Kevin Barry will be auctioned in Dublin this summer. The picture shows 15 year old Barry playing rugby for Belvedere College at Lansdowne Road. Barry was hanged aged just 18, for his part in an ambush on British troops during the Irish War of Independence. His execution caused outrage… Continue reading Rare Kevin Barry photo to be auctioned
Brian O’Driscoll set to equal world record
Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll is set to make history tomorrow, by equalling the world record for most rugby union international test appearances. How fitting that O’Driscoll’s record match will be at Twickenham, the home of old enemy England.
Orangutan chick rescue gets 1m YouTube views
An orangutan at Dublin Zoo has delighted more than a million viewers on YouTube after he was filmed rescuing a baby chick from a pond and placing it down on the bank to check it was OK. The amazing sequence, that took place several years ago, was recorded by a tourist and has become a… Continue reading Orangutan chick rescue gets 1m YouTube views
Irish turning their backs on the humble spud
A campaign to put potatoes back on the menu in Irish homes is being launched by the government, after sales of the national vegetable fell to an all-time low. The humble spud has been neglected in recent years, with the wide range of foods from around the world now readily available in supermarkets.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers. Have a great day and make sure you take the time to tell the special person in your life how much they mean to you. Valentine’s Day is a time for celebration now but it has gruesome origin. The tradition born with the Roman priest Valentine who died… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day to all
Father hands son to police after Facebook drugs post
A Belfast teenager was dragged to the local police station by his father after posting a picture of drink and drugs on his Facebook page. Joe McCool was so angry with his son Rian that he took the drastic action. The 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a Class A drug… Continue reading Father hands son to police after Facebook drugs post
Parents unite to end NekNomination craze
Parents across the world have called for an end to the NekNomination craze which has led to the deaths of several young people. The craze involves teenagers and young adults filming themselves drinking huge amounts of alcohol, posting the video online and then nominating someone else to better it. Last week we published the story… Continue reading Parents unite to end NekNomination craze
Video of parents pranking son about Garth Brooks
A charming video of two mischievous parents playing a prank on their music mad son has become an internet sensation. Cameron Cloke had his heart set on going to a Garth Brooks concert at Croke Park this summer. Unaware that his parents had already secured three tickets to the show, 10-year-old Cameron sat down at… Continue reading Video of parents pranking son about Garth Brooks
Parents demand more after make-up ban for girls
Parents have welcomed the decision to ban the use of make-up and false eyelashes for Irish dancers under the age of 10 but say the move doesn’t go far enough. Many want wigs to be banned as well. The Irish Dancing Commission announced earlier this week that girls under 10 were no longer allowed to… Continue reading Parents demand more after make-up ban for girls
