Parents in Ireland have been warned that they need to be more aware of their teenagers’ activities on Facebook and Twitter following a ‘Project X’ style party in Cloyne, East Cork. The party ended with police being called in to take back control after an overwhelming amount of people attended having seen the party advertised… Continue reading What are your kids planning on Facebook?
Author: Andrew Moore
Motion to abolish strict censorship laws
Ireland’s strict system of censorship of books that has banned such leading literary figures as John Steinbeck and D H Lawrence may finally be coming to an end.
Boost for Belfast from Game of Thrones
Belfast has received a welcome injection of cash, from the unexpected source of popular TV series Game of Thrones. The HBO production is filmed in Co Antrim, and as a result even more tourists have been attracted to Belfast. The producers felt that the county’s stunning scenery was the perfect setting for the fantasy series,… Continue reading Boost for Belfast from Game of Thrones
Government under fire for encouraging emigration
Ireland’s government has come under fire for actively encouraging emigration of skilled workers. The Department of Social Protection send out letters to the unemployed advertising vacancies across Europe, and many jobseekers are taking up the roles abroad. So far this year 82 people left for sales positions at Disneyland Paris after 200 letters were issued… Continue reading Government under fire for encouraging emigration
Car giant faces Twitter backlash after sexist ad
An advert by car makers Skoda has been branded sexist and provoked an angry response from Twitter users. The advert, which was published in the Irish Independent today, shows a groom weighing up his options on his wedding day. Option A is to keep his wife-to-be, option B is to give her back to her… Continue reading Car giant faces Twitter backlash after sexist ad
Gold found on Emerald Isle
Ireland has potentially become one of the world’s most fruitful sources of gold after a recent discovery in Co Monaghan. Experts tested in the Clontibret area and found that the ground could yield up to 50,000 ounces of gold per year, worth around €70m. The news will come as quite a shock to most people… Continue reading Gold found on Emerald Isle
American businessmen buying Ireland’s castles
Ireland’s castles are being snapped up at bargain prices by wealthy businessmen from around the world. The state of the economy has forced sellers to slash their prices and rich CEOs and MDs from America and Asia are taking advantage. There are several magnificent castles in Ireland, and the ancient properties are amongst the must-see… Continue reading American businessmen buying Ireland’s castles
Irish Woman’s heartbreaking story made into a film
The heartbreaking story of an Irish woman’s journey to find the son that was taken from her as a baby has been made into a major film starring James Bond actress Judi Dench. Philomena Lee fell pregnant at 19 years old in the early 50s, and after being disowned by her family, she was sent… Continue reading Irish Woman’s heartbreaking story made into a film
Irish couple provide new lead in hunt for Madeleine
An Irish couple have provided a new lead for police searching for missing girl Madeleine McCann. The three year old was snatched from her bedroom while her parents were having an evening meal at a restaurant during a family holiday in Portugal in 2007. Portuguese police carried out a year long investigation but were unable… Continue reading Irish couple provide new lead in hunt for Madeleine
Row over Communion that clashes with pop concert
English boyband One Direction have inadvertently caused a heated war of words amongst parents at a Catholic school in Ireland. 30 pupils of the Raheen Gaelscoil school are due to receive their first holy communion in May next year, but it that happens to fall on the same day that the X Factor finalists will… Continue reading Row over Communion that clashes with pop concert