Irish President Michael D Higgins has written a powerful article in which he laments the impact the British Empire continues to have on Ireland. Mr Higgins was writing for the Guardian to mark the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, which remained part of the UK after the Republic became independent.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Irish Garda receive complaints over Jerusalema dance video
The Irish Garda recently responded to a challenge laid down to them by Swiss police by releasing a dance video of their own. In January, the Swiss police performed a dance routine to the song Jerusalema by Master KG and threw down the gauntlet to their Irish counterparts, saying: “We are looking forward to the… Continue reading Irish Garda receive complaints over Jerusalema dance video
Magnificent 18th century Irish castle with stunning unique feature – take a look inside
A wonderful 18th century castle in Co Limerick is on the market and it is equally stunning on the inside as it is from the outside. Heathfield Castle in Ballinrune, Kilmeedy has a special feature that makes it a unique home, even for a castle – an 18th century limekiln that has been incorporated into… Continue reading Magnificent 18th century Irish castle with stunning unique feature – take a look inside
Take a look inside this stunning home in leafy Co Dublin village
A stunning Irish home from the Victorian era has gone on the market and an asking price of €1,250,000. That might seem a considerable amount for a three bedroom home but the property has plenty going for it.
Wexford family to raffle their stunning home – could be yours for a €11 ticket
The Wexford couple who are selling their stunning home using the unusual method of placing it as a raffle prize have given an update to thank people for their ‘unreal support’. Jamie and Mairead Keane are selling their home in Campile, Co Wexford before they look for a bigger place as they already have three… Continue reading Wexford family to raffle their stunning home – could be yours for a €11 ticket
Take a look inside this incredible minibus converted into a mini home
Take a look at this incredibly innovative refurbishment of a standard minibus – into a small mobile home. The year 2020 was a write off for many people as the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe and forced millions of people to stay at home.
US President Joe Biden could be coming to Ireland in the summer
The government is in talks to arrange an official visit for US President Joe Biden to Ireland in the summer. Senior officials are discussing the idea of Biden visiting his ancestral home in the second week of June before he heads to the UK for the G7 summit.
Irish Garda challenged to dance competition by Swiss police
Swiss police have thrown down the gauntlet and issued a dance challenge to their Irish counterparts. The challenge came in the form of a video of some members of the Swiss Federal Police who put on a dance routine to Jerusalema by Master KG.
Great video of laughing Irish dad will have you in stitches
A wonderful video of an Irishman falling into an uncontrollable fit of laughter is just the tonic you need to fend off those January blues. Vincent McDonnell of Co Mayo was recording a video message for his son David who lives in Australia.
Free glass of whiskey to customers across America from Bushmills
Irish whiskey lovers in America are in for a treat as one of the top whiskey makers in Ireland have a New Year gift in store. Bushmills announced their ‘First Whiskey of 2021’ initiative which will see customers in the USA receive a free glass of whiskey in their local pubs.
