Archaeologists in Ireland believe they may have found the site of the first ever Halloween bonfire. The site is the Hill of Ward in Co Meath. The Hill of Ward is also known as the Hill of Tlachtga – named after a powerful druidess of Celtic mythology. Tlachtga is said to have given birth to… Continue reading Origins of Halloween – the Hill of Ward
Author: Michael Kehoe
The horror photo booths of Irish Universities
University students in Dublin and Limerick were given a fright as they sat down to have their photograph taken. They were victims of a hilarious stunt organised by Rice Krispies Squares for Halloween.
Irish tech firm stops Apple using iWatch name
An Irish company has stood in the way of Apple as the global technology giant prepares to launch its latest top of the range product – a smartwatch. Apple is one of the world’s most loved brands and over the last decade has brought us innovations such as the iMac, iPod, iPad and of course… Continue reading Irish tech firm stops Apple using iWatch name
Producers rewrite action scripts to suit Liam Neeson’s age
Irish action star Liam Neeson has revealed that movie producers will often have a script rewritten to accommodate his advancing age. Neeson, who is 62 years old, sees himself as an unlikely action star and recently said he was bewildered that he is offered such roles. However, he told German magazine TV Movie that he… Continue reading Producers rewrite action scripts to suit Liam Neeson’s age
Jean Butler feared dress would undo during first Riverdance
The original star of Riverdance Jean Butler has revealed that she feared that her dress may come undone in a ‘Janet Jackson’ style wardrobe malfunction during the performance that made her a star. Butler was speaking on a new RTE documentary Insiders: Riverdance to mark the 20th anniversary of the original performance.
Riverdance stars joined onstage by TV presenters Ant & Dec
Stars of Irish dance sensation Riverdance were joined onstage by the presenters of the UK’s Britain got Talent, Ant & Dec. Riverdance is currently in the middle of its 20th anniversary tour and the dancers appeared on the entertainment show Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
Halloween dates back to ancient Celts
This week millions of children around the world will dress up in scary costumes and play pranks on their neighbours to celebrate Halloween. The holiday has become the one of the biggest commercial events in the American calendar, but the traditions actually originated in Ireland. Halloween was first introduced to America in the 1840s by… Continue reading Halloween dates back to ancient Celts
Irish bride to sell wedding dress after discovering her husband's secret life
A new bride is selling several items from her wedding including her dress and wedding and engagement rings after discovering her husband’s secret life. The bride, from Cork and known only as ‘Chloe’, was married just six months ago. Not long after the wedding she became suspicious that all wasn’t well in her relationship. Her… Continue reading Irish bride to sell wedding dress after discovering her husband's secret life
Irish Senator describes Easter Rising rebels as ‘traitors’
Irish Senator David Norris has sparked fury in Ireland by saying that the Easter Rising rebels were ‘traitors to their own cause’. He made the controversial comments in a speech to mark the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the Home Rule bill. He referred to the poem Easter 1916 by WB Yeats. He… Continue reading Irish Senator describes Easter Rising rebels as ‘traitors’
Could Ireland start running out of priests?
The number of men in Ireland who have taken the first step to becoming a priest has dropped to just 14 in the last year, according to a survey by The Irish Catholic. That is far fewer than the 57 in England and Wales, even though Ireland has a higher Catholic population. There are 4… Continue reading Could Ireland start running out of priests?
