Irish comedy actor Chris O’Dowd has revealed that he enjoys a joke in his personal life as well as his professional one, and that he is willing to wait a long time for a joke to reach its punchline. The Bridesmaids star is putting the time and effort in now for a practical joke on… Continue reading Chris O’Dowd’s cruel joke on his son
Author: Michael Kehoe
What one question would Irish people like to ask?
If you could ask one question to one person and know that they had to answer truthfully, what would it be? In a new video, a film-maker went out onto the streets of Dublin to find out who Irish people would like to question and what they would ask.
Government hopeful that Irish emigrants will return within two years
The Irish government is expecting emigrants to return to Ireland soon as the economy continues to recover. The improved economy means that people who left the country in order to work will be more likely to find a job when they get home to Ireland.
Video – How to stop apple slices turning brown
As we know an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what if you like your apple pre-sliced but are fed up of preparing it in the morning only to find it has gone brown by the time you are ready for your mid-morning snack?
Video – men try to put make-up on women
A recent video from the Cosmopolitan YouTube channel gives us guys an insight into just what a skilled process the application of make-up really is. The video showed some brave women allowing men to ‘get creative’ and put a variety of make-up products onto their faces.
Extracts of a British soldier’s dairy during the Easter Rising
Extracts from the diary of a British soldier during the 1916 Easter Rising give a brutally honest and harrowing insight into the events of that fateful week from the British point of view. It is also reveals much about the strength of character of the Rising leaders who each stood proud as they were about… Continue reading Extracts of a British soldier’s dairy during the Easter Rising
Tough guy Liam Neeson challenged to TV arm wrestle
At this stage in Liam Neeson’s career we are all used to seeing him playing the tough guy in his hit movies. But what about off-screen? How would he handle himself if another celebrity threw down a challenge?
How will 101-year-old Cork lady vote in gay marriage referendum?
A 101-year-old woman from Cork has revealed which way she will be voting in the same-sex marriage referendum on May 22nd. Kitty Cotter was recorded by her granddaughter Ca O’Donoghue as she gave her opinion on the matter.
Are good-looking men discriminated against?
A recent study has suggested that the reason some men may not be offered a job following a seemingly successful interview is that they are too good-looking. The study was conducted by the University of Maryland, and found that good-looking women didn’t suffer from the same problem.
What do Irish people lie about?
Irish people have admitted to telling an average of four white lies per day, according to a survey by Four Star Pizza. The Irish Mirror report that the lie most often told by men is that ‘there is nothing wrong’, with more than half of men saying that they have said that phrase when there… Continue reading What do Irish people lie about?