For decades we’ve heard scare reports claiming that redheads could become ‘extinct’. Last week Dr Alistair Moffat, managing director of ScotlandsDNA, suggested that climate change could bring about the end of the red headed gene.
Author: Michael Kehoe
The biggest , brightest supermoon of the year – don't miss it!
If you hear your dog howling extra loudly into the night sky sometime soon it could be worth joining him in the garden. You will hopefully be treated to a spectacular sight. On December 2 your sky is going to light up with the biggest full moon you are likely to see in a long… Continue reading The biggest , brightest supermoon of the year – don't miss it!
George Clooney’s Irish ancestors had land violently stolen
The ancestors of Hollywood actor George Clooney emigrated to America after they had been violently forced off their land. The discovery was made by Fiona Fitzsimons who found the court records on the website findmypast. The newly available records show that George’s great great grandfather, Nicholas Clooney was a farmer in Windgap, Co Kilkenny. In… Continue reading George Clooney’s Irish ancestors had land violently stolen
Are redheads to be victims of climate change?
For a long time we have known that Global Warming is going to have a profound effect on much of the life on the planet today. As climate change continues to melt the ice caps we have seen images of lonely polar bears sat on tiny platforms of ice, while other species have also lost… Continue reading Are redheads to be victims of climate change?
Annual redhead convention heading to Cork
Crosshaven, Co Cork is bracing itself for the annual redhead convention that is set to take place from 19-21 August. When the convention began in 2010, it was intended as a tongue in cheek convention to raise a bit of a laugh. However, due to the success of the event and subsequent annual conventions, the… Continue reading Annual redhead convention heading to Cork
Moving Guinness advert pays tribute to US soldiers
Guinness have created an emotive advert that pays tribute to America’s troops. The advert features a bar owner placing a pint of Guinness on an empty table. The pint and the table are left alone by the other customers until the day their friend returns.
Terminally ill father films boxing video for baby daughter
An Irish father who was diagnosed with terminal cancer has made an emotional and inspiring video for his baby daughter to watch many years from now. Darren Mullery, from Tralee, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while his wife was pregnant with his daughter. The cancer was at an advanced stage and there was little the… Continue reading Terminally ill father films boxing video for baby daughter
Heart-warming advert shows what dads are for
Adverts for DIY stores are not usually where you would expect to find heart-warming scenes showing moments of kindness and understanding between family members. However, an advert currently airing on Chilean TV has managed to do just that. It shows a father come up with a way to help his daughter using items bought from… Continue reading Heart-warming advert shows what dads are for
Irish stars out in force for Mrs Brown’s Boys premiere
Irish celebrities were out in force last night as they headed to the Savoy cinema, Dublin for the premiere of the long awaited Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie. The stars in attendance were singer Brian Kennedy, TV star Katherine Lynch, soccer legends Shay Given and Ronnie Whelan boxers Bernard Dunne and Olympic gold medal winner Katie… Continue reading Irish stars out in force for Mrs Brown’s Boys premiere
Millionaires who won’t leave their wealth to their kids
An increasing number of multi-millionaires are deciding that they will not leave their money to their children. Aside from leaving the money to worthy causes, the main reason is that they are worried that having such great sums of money will do more harm than good. They believe it will take away their children’s drive… Continue reading Millionaires who won’t leave their wealth to their kids
