Pope Francis officially changed a line in the Lord’s Prayer after a mistranslation has meant that Christians have getting the meaning wrong for centuries. The line in question sees the person reciting the prayer asking God to “lead us not into temptation”.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Ed Sheeran warned he might never play guitar again
Ed Sheeran says his doctor warned him that he might never play guitar again after he broke both arms in a biking accident. The superstar singer was appearing on British TV chat king Jonathan Ross’ Saturday night show when he made the shocking revelation.
Take a look around this stunning Irish castle
Anybody who is fascinated by Irish history – or loves the idea of living in the Irish countryside – might be interested in a Knockabbey Castle. The beautiful property in Co Louth was put up for sale in 2016 for a cool €1.6m.
Hollywood star John C Reilly talks about trying become an Irish citizen
The Irish passport is recognised as one of the most powerful in the world in terms of the number of countries it enables you to visit without too much trouble and red tape. It’s perhaps not surprising then that so many people try to get their hands on one, especially across the water in the… Continue reading Hollywood star John C Reilly talks about trying become an Irish citizen
Rod Stewart visits grave of Irish rebel’s wife Grace Gifford, whose song he was banned from singing
Scottish rock legend Rod Stewart took time out of his schedule to visit the grave of Grace Gifford, the wife of one of the Easter Rising leader Joseph Plunkett. The Maggie May rocker was in Dublin to record a special for Ryan Tubridy’s ‘Late Late Show’. While in the capital, he took the trip to… Continue reading Rod Stewart visits grave of Irish rebel’s wife Grace Gifford, whose song he was banned from singing
Irish workers were given 14 pints of high calorie beer per day in the 16th century
A study has revealed that Irish workers were granted a daily allowance of 14 pints of beer in the 16th century. Beer was considered a vital part of a worker’s diet at the time and was even considered as important as bread.
Dara Ó Briain on the differences between Catholics and Protestants
A hilarious routine by Irish stand-up comedian Dara Ó Briain highlights the subtle differences between Catholics and Protestants. Ó Briain started by talking about mixed marriages – when two people of different religions tie the knot.
Professional Irish dancers put on great show at their wedding
The internet is awash with wedding videos – more specifically, wedding receptions. And even more specifically, people dancing at wedding receptions. Often the videos feature guests who may be professional dancers, or just regular people who have been practicing a killer routine.
Fans blast Jim Carrey for ‘creepy’ comments towards Margot Robbie on Graham Norton show
Comedy legend Jim Carrey found himself in hot water with Twitter users after an appearance on Irish chat star Graham Norton’s BBC show. Fans took exception to a conversation between Carrey and Australian star Margot Robbie, in which Carrey appeared to suggest that Robbie’s success was due to her looks rather than her talent.
Ireland’s most haunted house, Loftus Hall, put up for sale
Ireland’s most haunted house, Loftus Hall, is up for sale at €2.5m – about $2.8m…and the price includes the ghosts and legends.
