The weather in Ireland is unreliable at the best of times but there is one thing that is always out in full force during the summer time – the Irish sense of humour. People who love relaxing in the sunshine need to laugh or they’d cry during the summer months.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Video recollects the simple days of bygone Ireland
A video called ‘Bygone days of Ireland’ gives a fascinating view of life in the early part of the 20th century Ireland when people lived off the land and life was much simpler. It would, of course, be wrong to romanticise those times – they were hard and many had to emigrate to find work… Continue reading Video recollects the simple days of bygone Ireland
US firm to demolish 5,000 year old Irish ring fort
An American Pharmaceutical company has come under fire from Irish historians over its plans to demolish a 5,000 year old ring fort. The tri-vallate ring fort in Waterford is on a site that has been purchased by US firm West Pharmaceutical Services (WPS).
Man to name son after Irish teenager who saved his life
The story of an Irish teenager who saved a stranger’s life has gone viral after it appeared on the Facebook page Humans of Dublin. Jamie Harrington saw a man in his 30s standing over the ledge on Dublin Bridge. He took the time to stop and talk to the man and his kind words helped… Continue reading Man to name son after Irish teenager who saved his life
Michael Flatley’s paintings sell for €1m
Paintings by Irish dance legend Michael Flatley have sold for over €1m since they were exhibited in London last month. It was the Lord of the Dance star’s debut London exhibition and took place in the 12 Hay Hill art gallery in the fancy Mayfair district of Britain’s capital.
Top 20 surnames for new babies registered in Ireland
Murphy remains the most popular surname in Ireland, with more babies being registered with the name in 2014 than any other. The Central Statistics Office released the data which includes the surnames of all the births that were registered in Ireland last year.
Irish groom’s wedding reception dance routine
An Irish groom surprised his bride at their wedding reception when he and his friends performed a choreographed dance routine. Daniel Ryder made sure he started his marriage to Daniele Rooney firmly in her good books by having her and their wedding guests in hysterics.
Gerry Adams criticises PM Cameron and says IRA were never defeated
Gerry Adams has insisted that the “IRA were never defeated” during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, despite claims made by British Prime Minister David Cameron. The Sinn Féin president issued a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the IRA making a formal declaration on July 28, 2005 that its military campaign was over. The… Continue reading Gerry Adams criticises PM Cameron and says IRA were never defeated
Rare photos of the aftermath of the Easter Rising
Trinity College Dublin has started a weekly blog ahead of the Easter Rising centenary commemorations. This week it has compiled a collection of rare photographs that were taken in the aftermath of the Rising.
Mayo Co Council urged to raise €1.5m to repair Croagh Patrick
Mayo County Council has been urged to raise €1.5m needed to repair one of its most visited attractions – Croagh Patrick. The famous 764m tall mountain is the site where St Patrick is said to have climbed in the 5th century AD and fasted for 40 days and nights. Today it is a popular pilgrimage… Continue reading Mayo Co Council urged to raise €1.5m to repair Croagh Patrick