A mother has ended nearly 50 years of heartache by successfully tracing the daughter she was forced to give up for adoption at birth. The woman gave birth to a baby girl in 1966 in the Mother and Baby Home in Castlepollard in County Westmeath. It was a time when having a baby out of… Continue reading Mother reunited with daughter taken at birth
Author: Andrew Moore
Conan O’Brien spoofs red hair campaign
Talk show host Conan O’Brien has added his unique style of comedy to a campaign to improve the worldwide image of red haired men. A video portraying redheads as cool, sexy and confident has been produced in England as part of an art exhibition, with the goal of dispelling the myth that red haired males… Continue reading Conan O’Brien spoofs red hair campaign
Ireland could lose its lush green countryside
Ireland is famed for its beautiful countryside, but the future could be different. The green fields and forests of today may end up a miserable brown and yellow landscape. The country could lose its lush green countryside if changes in the climate continue at their current rate according to a report by the Irish Meteorological… Continue reading Ireland could lose its lush green countryside
Book by a Church of Ireland clergyman challenges traditional St Patrick story
A book by a Church of Ireland clergyman is challenging the traditional story of St Patrick and his background. It has been a long held belief that Ireland’s patron saint had come from somewhere in Britain with Wales, Scotland and South West England the most likely places of his birth.
Marking new wave of emigration with cups of tea
The Irish group Róisín O grew up with the mighty roar of the Celtic Tiger as Ireland’s economy went from strength. For the first time in centuries, it looked as though emigration from Ireland was at last a thing of the past. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. The recession struck, and once again young Irishmen… Continue reading Marking new wave of emigration with cups of tea
Ireland targets tourists with Irish heritage
The Irish Government is urging people to invite and entice friends and relatives around the world with Irish roots and connections to visit Ireland. They hope to attract an extra 325,000 tourists next year, a figure that would help in the country’s economic revival.
So what is the essence of being Irish?
Millions of people around the world are proud to celebrate their Irish heritage. There are even some people with no Irish roots who want to become more engrained in Irish culture.
Michael Collins’ Hair to be donated to Museum
A lock of hair from Irish revolutionary leader, Michael Collins, is to be donated to the National Museum of Ireland. The hair belonged to Collin’s sister until the 1950s, when she gave it to a friend. It is not known who owns the hair now but they have said that they are to donate it… Continue reading Michael Collins’ Hair to be donated to Museum
Twitter and Facebook ‘make you brainier’
Irish scientists have published findings that will be good news for fans of Facebook and Twitter – Social media makes you more intelligent. A study at Trinity College, Dublin revealed that there is a link between social interaction and intelligence. The more people socialise, even if it is online, the more intelligent they will become.
Michael Collins’ hair to be sold at auction
A lock of hair taken from the body of Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins is expected to sell for €5,000 when it is auctioned later this month. Background information on The Easter Uprising The auction, which is being held by Adam’s of St Stephen’s Street Dublin, is titled ‘800 Years – Irish Political, Military and… Continue reading Michael Collins’ hair to be sold at auction
