Stars of the hit TV series Game of Thrones have spoken about the natural beauty of Northern Ireland. Many of the scenes of the HBO fantasy drama are filmed in Belfast and in areas near the coast of Co Antrim.
Author: Michael Kehoe
The hot cross bun – origins and superstitions
The hot cross bun has been associated with Good Friday for centuries – for many people the cross is a religious symbol to remind Christians of Jesus’ death. This is certainly what the cross means to millions across the world today, but there are actually many myths and legends about the buns. The origins are… Continue reading The hot cross bun – origins and superstitions
Investigators find ‘spooky’ goings on at Ireland’s most haunted house
Loftus Hall on the Hook Peninsula, Wexford has been named ‘Ireland’s most haunted house’ by a group of paranormal investigators, Irish Ghost Hunters (IGH). IGH carried out a number of investigations earlier this month. They claim to have experienced ‘major temperature drops’ and electromagnetic field spikes.
Shep the Drone – farmer herds sheep by remote control
Could the loveable sheepdog soon be the latest victims of advancing technology? A video from a Co Carlow farmer has shown his sheep being herded from one field to another through a narrow gate, but with no dog in sight. That is because the job was being done by a drone with a camera installed… Continue reading Shep the Drone – farmer herds sheep by remote control
Co Antrim Castle on sale for €1m
Take a look around the stunning castle in Co Antrim that was once owned by Unionist MP Ronald McNeill. McNeill is famous for having ‘thrown the book’ at Winston Churchill in 1912. He was said to be unhappy at the attitude of the future British Prime Minister during a Home Rule debate and so threw… Continue reading Co Antrim Castle on sale for €1m
Emigrants could find it ‘harder to return to Ireland than it was to leave’
Thousands of people have left Ireland over the last six years as the recession hit the country hard. The government is now actively encouraging Irish citizens to return home and many are thinking that now may be the right time to do so. However, it might not be as easy as they think.
TripAdvisor names the best holiday destination in Ireland
TripAdvisor has announced the top ten places to visit in Ireland for 2015, according to the annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. There is a new number one destination in Ireland as Dublin has fallen to second place.
Pop up Irish pub attracts interest across the world
An Irish businesswoman who quit her job to open a pop up Irish pub business has been inundated with requests from across the world. Caitriona Mulhern spent years working in the drinks industry before deciding to go it alone so she could spend more time with her family. She created the business called Pop Up… Continue reading Pop up Irish pub attracts interest across the world
Free online Irish history course from Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin are offering free online courses on Irish history covering the vastly important years of 1912-1923. Some of the most significant events in Irish history took place during those years, such as the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Ireland’s men and women make rugby history
It was a weekend to celebrate for Irish rugby fans as both the men’s and women’s teams put on superb displays to win their respective tournaments – and both made history in the process. Both teams had to reach difficult targets that their rivals had set with excellent displays of their own – and both… Continue reading Ireland’s men and women make rugby history