Author: Michael Kehoe

RnB superstar Pharrell Williams was reduced to tears after seeing a montage that included scenes from a video made by the Donegal tourist board. The video, called Happy Donegal, features residents of the Irish county looking happy and dancing to the camera to the soundtrack of Williams’ recent hit ‘Happy’. People of all ages are… Continue reading Pharrell Williams cries at ‘Donegal is Happy’ video

The Irish whiskey industry is set to skyrocket over the next few years after the launch of the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) this week. The Irish Whiskey sector are planning to invest €1 billion into Ireland over the next 10 years. There are 15 distilleries currently in development across the country. The IWA will bring… Continue reading Exports of Irish whiskey set to soar

Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny is planning to invite the Queen of England to Ireland to attend the Easter Rising commemorations in 2016. The ceremony will mark the 100th anniversary of the rebellion that was a decisive step towards Irish independence. The Irish Mirror report that the Queen’s attendance will be the ‘ultimate cementing of relations… Continue reading Queen could attend Easter Rising commemorations

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin claim to have made a breakthrough which could pave the way for a new treatment for a type of eye disease. People suffering from Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can go blind as the condition worsens. It is a common cause of blindness among elderly people Now the Dublin scientists believe… Continue reading Irish scientist breakthrough in eye treatment

The Queen of England is inviting prominent members of the Irish community in Britain to a reception at Buckingham Palace this evening. Music manager Louis Walsh and fashion designer Orla Kiely will be among the 350 guests from all walks of life. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will also be joined by the… Continue reading Queen to hold reception for Irish at Palace

A charity has said that the number of old people feeling lonely in Ireland has increased as more people have emigrated in search of work and a new life. Alone is a voluntary organisation that helps lonely and isolated older people who want somebody to visit them regularly and also organises social events and helps… Continue reading Emigration causes loneliness for elderly Irish

A medieval travel diary written by a German tourist to Ireland has been discovered – and he was less than complementary about the country or the people. The diary was written in 1591 by Ludolf von Münchhausen. It seemed that he struggled to understand the culture of the Irish and while the people he met… Continue reading Damning verdict on Ireland from a medieval tourist

An Irish toddler climbed out of his cot in the middle of the night and went exploring while his parents were fast asleep in the other room. However, he went beyond the confines of his own bedroom and even his house and was found by the Irish police (Gardaí) 1 mile from home. The two-year-old… Continue reading Toddler walks 1 mile away from home at midnight

The Irish government is reaching out to Irish emigrants and their descendants around the world. They want to hear their views on how effectively Ireland engages with its diaspora – the worldwide family of people of Irish descent. The public consultation is part of the government’s review of its relationship with the wider Irish community.… Continue reading Ireland wants to hear from people of Irish descent