The Irish are the most giving and charitable people in Europe, according to a new survey. It’s the third time running that the Irish have topped the European chart. They are also the fifth most generous people in the world.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Irish school children shine in international tests
Irish school children were among the top of class in a series of tests carried out to compare the abilities of 15-year-olds in more than 60 countries. The tests involve more than 500,000 children in developed countries that between them account for 80% of the world’s economy. The main focus was on core subjects including… Continue reading Irish school children shine in international tests
Irish politician issues apology to Santa Claus
Irish politician Jim Daly has issues a statement apologising to Santa Claus, after foolishly questioning his existence during a heated debate in the Dáil. Daly mocked a proposal on the Anglo bond repayments from his rivals, saying it was comparable to a wish list sent to Santa. He said: “Dear Santa, how are you? I… Continue reading Irish politician issues apology to Santa Claus
Campaign to get kids playing outdoors
Health officials in Ireland have launched a campaign to try and get children away from their computers and TV screens and playing outside. Project Wild Network is a series of outdoor events and activities across Ireland. Almost 400 organisations, including Playgroups and the NHS will take part in the scheme. The aim is to get… Continue reading Campaign to get kids playing outdoors
David Beckham’s love for Ireland
Former soccer star David Beckham has spoken warmly of his love for Ireland and has also revealed why he believes his former team mate Roy Keane will do a great job as Republic of Ireland assistant manager. In an interview with Glenda Gilson of TV3, Beckham said that not only does he love the people… Continue reading David Beckham’s love for Ireland
Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Irish actress Maureen O’Hara enchanted millions in a string of successful Hollywood movies such as Miracle on 34th Street and How Green Was My Valley. She is perhaps best remembered for her starring role alongside John Wayne in The Quiet Man, a film that has acquired an army of fans on both sides of the… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Irish women ‘are pretty but the men are ugly’
It’s good news for Irish women but the men have a lot of catching up to do if figures from the dating site beautifulpeople.com are to be believed. The site has ranked Irish women among the most attractive in the world, whereas the men were among the ugliest.
1/4 of people in their 30s plan to leave Ireland
One in four people in their thirties plan to emigrate from Ireland according to a recent survey. The same number of Irish couples have also delayed having their first baby due to the financial restraints they are under. That figure rises to one in three couples in Dublin.
Ireland donates €1m to typhoon victims
Despite having financial difficulties of its own, Ireland will provide €1m of aid for the relief effort in the Philippines after the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. More than 10,000 people were killed by one of the worst storms ever to hit the country, and hundreds of thousands more have been left homeless and without… Continue reading Ireland donates €1m to typhoon victims
Hollywood stars visit Co Westmeath pub
Locals at a pub in Co Weastmeath were given a shock at the weekend when two Hollywood actors strolled through the door. In what sounds like it could be a set up for an old fashioned joke, the Irishman and American who walked in to the bar were Cillian Murphy and Johnny Depp. But rather… Continue reading Hollywood stars visit Co Westmeath pub
