Two of the greats of Irish music joined forces to pay tribute to another legend Paddy Moloney after he passed away. The Chieftains founder sadly died on October 12th 2021, leading to an outpouring of tributes from various Irish people including President Higgins.
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Irish daughters wind up their dads with hilarious tyre pressure prank
A new craze has swept across Ireland’s social media users as daughters are winding up their dads with a hilarious prank over putting air in their tyres. As we all know, the bond between a father and his daughter is a very special one, as dads will do anything to protect and encourage their baby… Continue reading Irish daughters wind up their dads with hilarious tyre pressure prank
Rock legend says a trip to Ireland helped him restart his career
The world of rock and roll could have been deprived of one of its greatest bands had it not been for a ‘random kid’ hitch-hiking in Ireland in the mid-1990s. That is according to Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who spoke to Graham Norton about the struggles he went through after the tragic suicide of… Continue reading Rock legend says a trip to Ireland helped him restart his career
Piano student’s jaw drops as she listens to Dr K play his boogie woogie
The king of YouTube piano videos is back with another banger as this time he stuns a young music student with his skills. Brendan Kavanagh, aka Dr K, has delighted viewers on his channel for several years with his incredible boogie woogie playing on the piano.
Charming horse caravans are the best way to enjoy the great outdoors of Ireland
If you are looking to find something a little different on your next trip to Ireland, then these charming horse caravans could be the perfect adventure for you. The unique experience is a great way to get away from the stresses and struggles of big city life.
Mystical and mythical Irish phrase ‘the Modh Coinníollach’ explained by TikTok star
A social media star has created a TikTok video explaining the classic Irish phrase the Modh Coinníollach, describing it as the ‘closest thing we have to magic in Irish’. The saying is something most Irish people will have heard at some point growing up.
Lady Barbalade might be Ireland’s best kept musical secret
The Irish Institute of Music and Song is bringing together two of the best a cappella singing groups in the world for a blockbuster show that is sure to have the audience thrilled. US based barber shop quartet Midtown have flown across the Atlantic to combine forces with Irish a cappella group Lady Barbalade and… Continue reading Lady Barbalade might be Ireland’s best kept musical secret
The seven things that Ireland is famous for around the world
There are millions of people around the world that have Irish family history, even if they themselves have never set foot on the Emerald Isle. However, with television, film, music and nowadays social media, everybody has an impression of what they think Ireland is like, and for what the county is most famous.
Judge criticised for ‘stupid Irishness’ comment to misbehaving drunk man
An Australian judge told a man to ‘take his stupid Irishness elsewhere’ after he was arrested for being drunk and aggressive while celebrating his birthday. The man has not been named, but it is reported that he became physically and verbally aggressive towards fellow patrons at Paddy’s Shenanigans Irish Bar in Queensland.
Derry Girls writer hopes there may still be a movie in the future
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has hinted that the third series of the show may not be the last we see of the teenagers as there may also be a film on the horizon. The popular comedy centres around the lives of the group of close-knit friends growing up in Derry during the Troubles in… Continue reading Derry Girls writer hopes there may still be a movie in the future
