An Irish politician has claimed that rickshaw owners in Dublin may be linked to organised crime and must be stopped before it is too late. Rickshaws are cycles with a carriage attached to the back. They are popular with tourists in Dublin and many cities across the world.
Author: Michael Kehoe
100,000 Irish cheats panic hackers publish details from affairs site
Thousands of people in Ireland may be feeling very worried right now as they could be about to be exposed as a cheat. That is because the online group that hacked into affairs website Ashley Madison has made good on their threat and published the personal details of its members.
Great video by Brazilian film maker showcases South West Ireland
A Brazilian film maker who lives in Ireland has produced a fantastic video that showcases the South West Coast of Ireland. The video by Junior Braun includes some of the most striking areas of natural beauty in Ireland, including the Ring of Kerry.
Emotional video by Irish singer Stephanie Rainey
An Irish singer has created an emotional video for her latest song that will bring a tear to the eye of even the strongest of souls. Stephanie Rainey’s song – Please Don’t Go – tells the stories of a variety of people who have lost someone close to them.
Which tourist attractions in Ireland made the Lonely Planet’s ultimate guide?
Holiday makers who visit Ireland will be able to tick off several items in a bucket list of places to see before you die compiled by the travel bible Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet have spent years on their list as travel experts have gone through every one of the locations in their vast collection of… Continue reading Which tourist attractions in Ireland made the Lonely Planet’s ultimate guide?
The most popular names for new born babies in Ireland
A study by the Central Statistics Office has revealed that the most popular baby names in Ireland have not changed too much in the first half of the decade. A similar study by the UK’s Office for National Statistics also reveals that Irish parents have similar tastes to those across the Irish Sea in England… Continue reading The most popular names for new born babies in Ireland
Game of Thrones style video to promote new Irish hurling season
After yesterday’s nail biting All Ireland Hurling semi-final between which saw Galway edge past Tipperary, we know who Kilkenny will be facing in the final at Croke Park. It has been a great season so far and the match yesterday was up there with the best. It gives us another chance to look at the… Continue reading Game of Thrones style video to promote new Irish hurling season
John Lennon: I’d move to Ireland if the British Army called me up
A young John Lennon had planned to move to Ireland in a bid to avoid National Service with the British Army, according to a new book. The book is called ‘The Beatles and Me’ and is written by Ivor Davis who toured with the Beatles in their early days. He was there when the band… Continue reading John Lennon: I’d move to Ireland if the British Army called me up
Take a look inside a home fit for a champion
Have you ever wanted to take a sneak peek into the home of a world champion sports star? Well here is your chance as boxing champion Carl Frampton has put his house on the market.
‘Battle of the sheepdogs’ under way in Kilkenny
Ireland’s ‘battle of the sheepdogs’ is under way in Kilkenny with over 150 border collies competing for a place on the Irish national team. The national sheepdog trials take place in Johnstown, Kilkenny from 13-15th August.
