Movie fans in Dublin have voted for their favourite actors and actresses from their county and it may come as a surprise to learn that Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell didn’t top their list. Other huge stars to miss out on the number one spot included Maureen O’Hara, Gabriel Byrne and Brenda Fricker.
Author: Michael Kehoe
New Guinness advert celebrates Irish Americans
An advert for a new drink by the legendary Irish brewery Guinness, focuses on the impact of Irish immigrants in America. The advert is narrated by Irish actor Cillian Murphy. It highlights the strength of character shown by the Irish as they looked for job opportunities in the new world and were constantly met with… Continue reading New Guinness advert celebrates Irish Americans
Irish movie star says people in Hollywood think she’s British
Hollywood star Katie McGrath says that she doesn’t ‘play on her Irishness’ and is, in fact, forever being mistaken for being British, despite being born and raised in Ireland. McGrath has become a highly sought after actress after her turn in the blockbuster of the decade Jurassic World earlier this year.
Wild Atlantic Way cliffs as you’ve never seen them before
Take a look at this fantastic video which shows the cliffs on the Wild Atlantic Way as you’ve never seen them before. The footage was taken with a drone-cam and shows thrill seekers climbing up the cliff face at Malin Head, Inishowen, Donegal.
Niall Horan donates guitar in a bid to save child’s life
Irish singer Niall Horan is putting his guitar up for auction in a bid to help save a little boy’s life. The One Direction star is hoping the sale will raise enough money to fund four-year-old Cian McDonnell’s lung transplant operation in America.
Irish scientist receives Nobel Prize for Medicine
An Irish scientist has been awarded a Nobel Prize for Medicine after helping to secure free drugs in Africa to combat river blindness. William C Campbell, from Ramelton in Co Donegal, was honoured alongside colleagues Satoshi Omura from Japan and Youyou Tu of China.
Great video of Irish couple’s journey along the Wild Atlantic Way
An Irish couple have created a fantastic video montage of their journey along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. The video by Garry and Carmel Mannion does a great job of capturing the stunning scenery that makes Ireland such a popular destination for tourists.
Irish dancer to raise awareness of depression in new video
An Irish dancer is preparing to film a performance in Galway as a way of raising awareness of depression and anxiety. Professional dancer Kieran Hardiman is the brains behind the idea and his video – titled ‘Alone’ will be filmed in November.
Irish islands are far cheaper than you’d think
If you have ever dreamed of owning your own island, you might be surprised to learn that the ones around the Irish mainland are far cheaper than you’d think. There are several islands available to buy for the price of an average sized home in a modern city. One of them was once owned by… Continue reading Irish islands are far cheaper than you’d think
What we say on a first date and what we’re really thinking
A hilarious new video demonstrates how important it is to just be yourself on a first date – it can save all kinds of misunderstandings. As we all know, first dates can be very nerve-racking and you want to show yourself in the best possible light in order to make a good first impression –… Continue reading What we say on a first date and what we’re really thinking
