Author: Michael Kehoe

Celtic punk band the Pogues have launched their own brand of Irish whiskey. The band have teamed up with West Cork Distillers to produce the whiskey which will be simply called ‘The Pogues’.

The Easter Rising centenary celebrations next year will be an ‘Irish only’ affair, with the government only inviting ambassadors based in Ireland. It is a decision that will put an end to the possibility of members of the British royal family attending the commemorations.

Irish boxer Katie Taylor has hit back at sexist comments from a British fighter who said that a woman’s place was not in the ring but in the kitchen – and the bedroom! Taylor is considered one of Ireland’s best ever sports people and has several world and European titles to her name.

Some churchgoers in Sydney, Australia believe they may have witnessed a miracle as a painting of the Virgin Mary appears to pray with the congregation. The painting of Mary carrying Jesus is a feature of Saint Charbel’s Church and hangs above the altar. Two parishioners have noticed that Mary’s lips often seem to move during… Continue reading Does a painting of Mary recite the Lord’s Prayer?

The famous cottage that featured in the classic Irish movie The Quiet Man is to be preserved after Galway Council added it to the official Record of Protected Structures. The decision comes after months of campaigning and a petition that gathered thousands of online signatures to save the building.

Irish soccer international James McClean has set the internet alight this week, after he turned his back on the English flag and refused to join in the national anthem before a friendly match. McClean, who plays for English club West Brom, was in America on a pre-season tour with his team.

The remains of an Irish emigrant who was murdered in America 183 years ago were finally buried in her home county at the weekend. Catherine Burns had travelled to America in 1832. Her husband had recently passed away and she was hoping to make a better life for herself.

These incredible photographs of Pluto are a testament to the fantastic potential of the human race. A closer look at the images suggest that an Irish astronomer might have had the right idea about the (dwarf) planet – and the far reaches of our solar system – right from the start.

Ireland has a long history of producing great warriors and fighters. From the ancient clans who fought for local power, through countless invasions until the present day. Right now, some of the hardest men and women in the world are from the Irish shores – and they have the world title medals and belts to… Continue reading Irish fighters taking on the world – and winning

The top ten fee charging and free visitor attractions in Ireland have been revealed by Fáilte Ireland. Both the top free and top fee charging attraction were in the capital with tourists forking out to visit the Guinness Storehouse and also checking out the National Gallery of Ireland for free.