An Irish musician has become an online star and caught the attention of some of the world’s biggest broadcasters as he plays a classic U2 song on the cello. Patrick Dexter is a music teacher who lives in the west of Ireland.
Author: Andrew Moore
Irish billionaire treats himself to €20m mansion
Irish entrepreneur John Collison has splashed out on an 18th century mansion in Co Laois. The tech wizard created payment system Stripe with his brother Patrick in 2009.
Former monastery is now a stunning half a million Euro home
A former monastery that has been converted into a luxury home has been put up for sale with an asking price of €550,000. The sale is being handled by agents Sherry Fitzgerald and the property is available to view through appointments only.
Derry Girls stars delight viewers as they join cast of Gogglebox
Fans have spent the last few years laughing at the Derry Girls and their antics onscreen and now we can see them even more as Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell have joined Celebrity Gogglebox. The pair who play Erin and Michelle respectively in the popular series have signed up for the latest series of Gogglebox,… Continue reading Derry Girls stars delight viewers as they join cast of Gogglebox
More than 60 Guinness recipes included in new official cookbook
Guinness has released its own official cookbook with more than 60 delicious recipes that include the famous Irish stout. It is a great idea given that Guinness is a key ingredient in many tasty meals with innovative chefs using it in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Liam Neeson tells James Corden he was very nearly James Bond
Liam Neeson has revealed he almost became James Bond before the iconic role was eventually given to Pierce Brosnan. Neeson told the story as a guest on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
Ed Sheeran claims he played matchmaker for Johnny and Courtney
Superstar singer Ed Sheeran has revealed that he had a part to play in the romance between Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid and legendary Friends actress Courtney Cox. The Thinking Out Loud singer is a long-time friend of both, and claims it was him who first introduced the couple to one another.
Shopkeeping dog has become a local celebrity and an internet superstar
Now here is something you don’t expect to see when you nip into the local shop for a pint of milk. To be served at the counter by a dog!
Galway restaurant named one of the best pizzerias in Europe
One of Galway’s favourite eateries has been named amongst the finest pizza restaurants in Europe by expert travel site Big Seven. The Dough Bros is well established in Galway despite only first opening its doors in 2013. It is popular with both the locals and visitors to the city and has a reputation for fine… Continue reading Galway restaurant named one of the best pizzerias in Europe
Champion boxer shows his heart is as big as his right hook
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has shown his heart is as big as his right hook, by throwing his weight behind a scheme intended to tackle loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly. Frampton, who was known as ‘the Jackal’ is a former two-weight world champion.