It could soon become a lot cheaper for Europeans to visit America – and vice versa – if Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has his way. The Irish budget airline is looking to start routes from major European airports such as London and Paris to America. O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, has said that the airline… Continue reading Ryanair planning transatlantic flights for under €90
Author: Michael Kehoe
Mrs Brown writer planning new projects this year
Fans of the popular Irish comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys are in for a treat as writer and star Brendan O’Carroll revealed his plans for the coming year. The Irish comedian said that he intends to write a new comedy series for the BBC. The series will resurrect a previous piece of work that O’Carroll had… Continue reading Mrs Brown writer planning new projects this year
Liam Neeson under attack from gun manufacturer
Hollywood star Liam Neeson is no stranger to guns and bullets in his hit movies, but he has recently come under fire in the real world from an American gun manufacturer. Para, the firm who provided guns for Neeson’s latest movie, Taken 3, were furious about some of Neeson’s recent comments and are planning to… Continue reading Liam Neeson under attack from gun manufacturer
Breaking Bad star urges Irish to follow their dreams
Aaron Paul, star of the hit TV series Breaking Bad, has urged Irish people to follow their dreams. The actor was in Ireland as an ambassador for a competition from American beer giant, Budweiser. Irish Entrants to Budweiser’s Dream Job Will be in with a chance to win €50,000 to kick start their dream career. Competition… Continue reading Breaking Bad star urges Irish to follow their dreams
Video to help tourists understand Irish slang
A video from the people behind the Facts YouTube channel has attempted to help tourists better understand Irish slang. The makers of the video stopped tourists outside the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and asked them to read out conversations from a script. The conversations were rich with Irish slang and would be difficult for anyone… Continue reading Video to help tourists understand Irish slang
Sinéad O’Connor calls on Sinn Féin leaders to step down
Outspoken Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has joined Sinn Féin and wasted no time in making her presence known. On the day she joined the political party, she compared it to the Catholic Church under Pope Benedict XVI and called for the leaders to step down and make way for the new generation. The star has always… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor calls on Sinn Féin leaders to step down
Record companies competed for Singing Priest’s signature
Singing Priest Father Ray Kelly has revealed that he was the subject of a bidding war this summer after he became a YouTube sensation when singing at a couple’s wedding. After choosing his preferred record company, Father Kelly got into the studio and recorded an album which is available now. The album, titled ‘Where I… Continue reading Record companies competed for Singing Priest’s signature
Beautiful winning photos from Irish Heritage competition
A photograph of a father and son attending a traditional Irish country market has been named the overall winner of a National Heritage photo competition. In August Irish people were invited to submit photographs of historical monuments and heritage sites to mark National Heritage Week. The theme of the photos was ‘family’.
Hilarious video shows young man speaking Irish to his girlfriend’s brother
Have you ever wished that you could speak Irish? It is something plenty of people in Ireland wish they had the time to learn. Plenty more people with Irish ancestry around the world have also thought about learning the language to help them feel closer to their roots. However, as with all languages, things can… Continue reading Hilarious video shows young man speaking Irish to his girlfriend’s brother
Romantic Irishman stars in Stella Christmas advert
The romantic gesture of an Irishman to his girlfriend for Christmas is the centrepiece of the new advert for drinks giant Stella Artois. The advert is title ‘Piano’ and follows the story of Brendan who is setting up his surprise for his girlfriend Maeve. Maeve was a passionate pianist when she lived in Ireland. She… Continue reading Romantic Irishman stars in Stella Christmas advert
