Irish comedians Foil Arms and Hog have come up with a great sketch which takes an unexpected look at the concept of interventions. As many people know, a group of family or friends may stage an intervention on somebody who they feel may have begun to lose their way a little.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Security chiefs reassure Irish after sinister ISIS video
Security chiefs have been quick to reassure the Irish public about their safety after ISIS named Ireland among the ‘coalition of devils’. ISIS made the claim earlier this week in a propaganda video.
Irish American teens to be invited to summer camps in Ireland
Teenagers in America with Irish roots will be invited to Ireland for summer camp as part of a new government initiative. The teens will take part in an ‘an orientation course on what it is to be Irish’.
Irish Mammy scoops Emmy Award for daredevil show
Irish Mammy Nancy Ashmawy has been rewarded for her bravery and courage after winning an Emmy Award for her daredevil antics in 50 Ways to Kill Your Mother. The show sees Irish presenter Baz Ashmawy and his mother Nancy take on a series of frightening challenges such as sky diving and swimming with sharks.
Dublin woman’s heartfelt letter to her home city
A Dublin woman who moved to Belfast to pursue her studies has written an open letter to her former home city. Christina Kenny is a blogger and PhD student. When she moved to Belfast to work towards her doctorate she began to realise just how much she loved her home and missed being back in… Continue reading Dublin woman’s heartfelt letter to her home city
Irish teenager’s beautiful rendition of ‘O Holy Night’ for charity
Irish teenager Hannah Roddy has performed a haunting rendition of the song ‘O Holy Night’ for the children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie (APT). Hannah is a passionate supporter of the charity which was set up by Jimmy Norman after his daughter Aoibheann Norman passed away.
Irish martial arts wondergirl wows American audience
The young Irish girl who gave Simon Cowell a huge fright on Britain’s Got Talent earlier this year has made her first appearance on American mainstream TV. Jesse-Jane McParland first came to the public’s attention when she appeared on the British talent show.
Brilliant video shows beautiful Glendalough from above
A brilliant video shot using a drone cam has captured the footage of the quiet and peaceful Glendalough from above. Glendalough is a beautiful area of Co Wicklow. It is famous for the stunning scenery which features lakes, hills, woodland, mountains and valleys.
Ireland is one of the ‘world’s most generous countries’
Ireland is one of the ten most generous countries in the world, according to a recent survey. The figures come from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). They compiled their list by ranking countries based on the percentage of the population that had made a donation to charity within the last month.
Pope urges people to put down smart phones and spend time with family
Pope Francis has urged people to put down their mobile phones and to go for a meal with their families and loved ones. The Pope says we should spend less time glued to our latest mobile devices and more time on what really matters – real human interaction.
