US President Donald Trump suffered a blow as he was denied planning permission to build a coastal wall on the edge of his golf course. Trump had wanted to build a wall to protect his Doonbeg resort in Co Clare.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Irish star Barry Keoghan reveals why Angelina Jolie reminds him of his grandmother
Irish actor Barry Keoghan has spoken about working with superstar Angelina Jolie – and why she reminds him of his grandmother! Keoghan worked with Jolie in the Marvel movie The Eternals and has also spent some time with her and fellow star Selma Hayek promoting the film.
Guinness St Patrick’s Day advert reminds us to be good to one another
Guinness have released a sombre advert for St Patrick’s Day this year, as the world comes to terms with the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic Irish stout brand tells its customers: “When you raise a pint of Guinness, also remember to raise each other up.”
Barry Keoghan on what he enjoys about coming home to Ireland from LA
Irish star Barry Keoghan has spoken about how much he enjoys coming home to Ireland after he moved to LA in 2018. Keoghan says that one of the things he misses about Ireland is going to the pub with friends and watching sport on the big screens.
President Higgins urges public to follow the values of St Patrick amid coronavirus pandemic
President Michael D Higgins has called on Irish citizens to follow the values of St Patrick as they face the coronavirus pandemic. He said that values such as solidarity and concern for fellow citizens are associated with Ireland’s patron saint – and are what is needed in the country now.
How will coronavirus affect Catholic confirmations, baptisms and funerals?
The Association of Catholic Priests have said that confirmations may need to be suspended due to the corona virus, as well as other precautionary measures. Regular mass on Sundays, or weekdays – as well as St Patrick’ Day – are currently expected to continue.
Bob Geldof says Live Aid couldn’t happen today as internet has ‘reduced’ us
Irish star Bob Geldof believes that social media and the internet have made it impossible for an event like Live Aid to happen today. The Boomtown Rats frontman said that the web has forced people into individualism, leading to us having ‘reduced ourselves’.
Miss Universe Ireland Grainne Gallanagh speaks about stress and homesickness
Former Miss Universe Ireland Grainne Gallanagh has spoken about stress and homesickness that she has had to combat as she takes part on Dancing With the Stars. The model has made it through to the semi-finals of the talent show – but things could have been different if she had succumbed to nerves.
Shamrock bowl handover is cancelled due to coronavirus
The shamrock bowl handover at the White House has been cancelled due complications caused by the coronavirus. The traditional St Patrick’s Day reception sees the Irish Taoiseach present a Shamrock bowl to the US President.
Bono and wife Ali Hewson found it impossible to stop their kids going into showbiz
The wife of Irish legend Bono has said that the couple didn’t want their children to go into the entertainment industry – but there was no stopping them. Ali Hewson has been married to the U2 frontman since 1982 and they have four children together.