Trivago have released the 100 locations in the world that have the best reputation among visitors – and the list includes two places in Ireland. The hotel comparison website analysed reviews of hotels left by visitors to towns and cities across the world (to qualify for the list a town or city needed to have… Continue reading Two Irish destinations make Trivago’s world top 100
Author: Michael Kehoe
Vatican unveil ‘eRosary’ bracelet to appeal to younger generation of Catholics
The Vatican has developed an electronic prayer device to appeal to the younger generation of Catholics. The gadget is known as an ‘eRosary’ bracelet and costs around €100.
What are some of the best little-known attractions in Ireland?
Ireland is blessed to be a country full of areas of stunning natural beauty, as well as plenty of sites of interest from various stages in our history. As well as that, some of our major cities are among the most vibrant in the world.
Steve Coogan sang ‘Come Out Ye Black and Tans’ on BBC as an in-joke
Comedy legend Steve Coogan has revealed what led him to sing the classic Irish rebel song ‘Come Out Ye Black and Tans’ during his prime-time BBC show. The song featured in an episode of ‘This Time with Alan Partridge’ which is a spoof early evening magazine show.
Beautiful people say Irish men are the ‘undisputed ugliest in the world’
Irish men have been named as the ‘undisputed ugliest in the world’ by users of an elite dating website. The LA based site beautifulpeople.com has over five million members around the world – but only the most beautiful are allowed to join.
Kate Winslet loves Co Kerry after being shown around by Irish star
Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet has revealed that she fell in love with Co Kerry after being shown around by fellow Hollywood star Michael Fassbender. German-Irish actor Fassbender was born in Germany but grew up in Killarney, Co Kerry.
Irish stew named as one of the world’s top 50 meals
The traditional Irish stew has been named as a must-have meal of the world by travel bible Lonely Planet. The classic Irish meal appeared in the travel guide’s list of the top 50 food experiences for tourists across the world.
Florists in Ireland become overwhelmed at around 5pm on Valentine’s Day
Florists in Ireland become overwhelmed at around 5pm on Valentine’s Day, with hoards of men hurrying in to pick up flowers at the last minute. That is according to new research from Allied Irish Banks (AIB) which looks at the Valentine’s Day spending habits of Irish couples.
Why Quiet Man director John Ford was obsessed with Maureen O’Hara and sent her a Valentine Card
The Quiet Man, telling the fiery relationship between a beautiful Irish woman played by Maureen O’Hara and a handsome Irish American played by John Wayne, is arguably the most popular and enduring film ever made by legendary director John Ford. To Ford, however, it was more than just another popular movie. O’Hara revealed that Ford… Continue reading Why Quiet Man director John Ford was obsessed with Maureen O’Hara and sent her a Valentine Card
English star Sting visits home of ‘pauper’ Irish ancestor
English singer-songwriter Sting paid an emotional visit to the former home of an Irish ancestor who lived in poverty and was buried in an unmarked grave. The former Police singer recently discovered he had Irish ancestry when he appeared on the American TV series ‘Finding Your Roots’.
