Dublin has been named as one of the best cities in the world to visit by Lonely Planet. Ireland’s capital finished an impressive third in the latest edition of the travel guide, beating fantastic destinations such as Rome, Paris and London.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Irish government needs to do more to help Traveller families says Pope
Pope Francis has called on the Irish government to do more to support the Travelling community and help put an end to centuries-old prejudices. The message came as the Pope held a special ceremony at the Vatican in in which he blessed the Carrickmines fire victims.
Rising house prices could persuade Irish emigrants to return home
The government is hopeful that a number of Irish emigrants who left their country during the recession may soon be deciding the time is right to come home. Figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that emigration is down by 13% in the last year.
Tributes flow in from Hollywood for Maureen O’Hara
Hollywood stars and celebrities have been posting messages of respect for Ireland’s ‘Queen of Technicolour’ Maureen O’Hara who sadly passed away over the weekend. The 95-year-old made a lasting impression on countless people across the world during a career that saw her star in many movies that have gone on to be regarded as classics… Continue reading Tributes flow in from Hollywood for Maureen O’Hara
American tourist’s video shows off Ireland at its idyllic best
A video of Ireland produced by an American tourist has perfectly captured the ageless natural beauty of the country. Jonathan Wearing visited Ireland with his family and took video footage of the stunning scenery, including vast countryside, rolling hills, craggy rocks by the seafront and various examples of the wildlife.
Liam Neeson splits opinion with his stance on abortion
Irish superstar Liam Neeson has divided opinion after adding his support to a campaign to see abortion decriminalised in Ireland. Neeson provided the voiceover for an Amnesty International short film which highlighted the issue of abortion and says that the laws on the matter were written ‘for a different time’.
Irish island Skellig Michael a top destination for Star Wars fans worldwide
Skellig Michael has been named as one of the top tourist attractions in the world for Star Wars fans. Part of the filming for the latest movie in the legendary franchise took place at the Irish island off the coast of Co Kerry.
Video captures stunning scenery around the Wicklow Mountains
A video showing off the stunning scenery around Wicklow Mountains has gone viral and has surely had people across the world longing to visit. The footage was shot by SkycamIreland. It was taken on the hiking trails along the mountains including the Spinc trail and Glenealo Valley.
Irish emigrant meets relatives he was told he didn’t have after 40 year search
An Irishman who emigrated to Australia as a youngster has finally had success in his emotional search for his family members back home in Ireland, years after being told that all his relatives had passed away. Paddy Monaghan had searched for the relatives he left behind in Derry for 40 years.
Colin Farrell speaks about his love of Ireland
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken about how much he loves filming in Ireland and how he enjoys coming home to Dublin when he gets the chance. The True Detective actor is currently back in Ireland promoting his new film, The Lobster, in which he finds himself in a dystopian future.