English actor Jeremy Irons has been made an honorary Irishman. The Brideshead Revisited star has lived in Co Cork with his Irish wife Sinead Cusack for more than 15 years. Now the county has rewarded Irons, for his contributions to art and culture. It made him an honorary resident of Cork in January 2014, at… Continue reading English actor honoured at Corkman of the Year bash
Author: Andrew Moore
Couple invited back to Ireland after video sensation
A Canadian couple have been invited back to Ireland after the video they created of their honeymoon across the country became an online smash hit. Stephen and Shannon Parker spent their three weeks driving across Ireland, visiting the major tourist spots and also taking in the atmosphere of the local bars. They recorded their entire… Continue reading Couple invited back to Ireland after video sensation
Model moves to Ireland to be closer to Sinéad
Supermodel Daria Werbowy has said her admiration for Sinéad O’Connor was one of the key factors in her decision to move to Ireland. Lancôme and Vogue model, Werbowy recently turned 30 was interviewed by the US issue of fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar. She spoke about her admiration for O’Connor and the stance she took in… Continue reading Model moves to Ireland to be closer to Sinéad
Loyal dog sits beside owner as he dies
A dog sat beside his owner as he tragically died after slipping and suffering a fatal blow to the head on a beach in Ireland. Jake O’Neill, 22, was taking the family dog, Hippy, for a walk along Lady’s Cove beach in Co Waterford on Sunday when he fell and banged his head on the… Continue reading Loyal dog sits beside owner as he dies
Dog & dolphin filmed swimming & playing together
A dog is a man’s best friend as the old saying goes, and those of us who have grown up with a loving family pet will back up this claim. However, a dog from Ireland has found a new best friend in the most unlikely of places. Ben the labrador from Middletown on Tory Island,… Continue reading Dog & dolphin filmed swimming & playing together
Women’s Christmas when the men do the work
Women in Ireland are reviving an ancient Christmas tradition with a bit of a twist. ‘Nollaig na mBhan’ or Women’s Christmas is a celebration that takes place on the 6th of January each year to mark the end of the festive period, but it has one key ingredient: it’s women only, no men allowed. Nollaig… Continue reading Women’s Christmas when the men do the work
The Quiet Man honoured in national film awards
It’s been a firm favourite with movie fans for 50 years and now it’s getting the official recognition many believe it should have received decades ago. The classic Irish-American movie The Quiet Man has been added to the prestigious National Film Registry. It tells the story of an Irishman, played by John Wayne, who returns… Continue reading The Quiet Man honoured in national film awards
Colin Farrell’s close friendship with Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken of his close friendship with silver screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in the final few years of her life. The Dublin born actor first came across Taylor at the birth of his second son Henry. Taylor was in the same hospital at the time, undergoing treatment for heart problems.
Ireland to clamp down on ‘speculation and greed’
Decisions born out of “speculation and greed” will never again be allowed by the Irish government. Prime Minister Enda Kenny made the vow following the official exit from the international bailout last week. People in Ireland have struggled in recent years with the economy in recession. The high level of unemployment has forced many people… Continue reading Ireland to clamp down on ‘speculation and greed’
Lonely pensioner overwhelmed by support
An elderly Irishman who posted an advert appealing for someone to spend Christmas day with him has been overwhelmed by the response. Picture from Irish Post James Gray, originally from Cork, has spent Christmas on his own for the past ten years and decided that this year would be different. He placed an advert in… Continue reading Lonely pensioner overwhelmed by support
