Fr Ray Kelly has said that his story shows that dreams can come true no matter how old you are. The Co Meath priest was a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent after performing R.E.M.’s Everybody hurts in one of Simon Cowell’s ‘favourite ever auditions’.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Ireland is the second ‘most excellent’ country in the world says TripAdvisor
Ireland has been named as the second ‘most excellent’ country in the world to visit by respected travel site TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor released its lists of excellence and not only is Ireland high on the list of top countries but also Dublin features high on the list of the best cities as well.
The seemingly random letters on boarding passes are actually codes about the passengers
Anybody who went on holiday over the summer may have taken a look at their boarding pass and wondered whether the seemingly random letters actually mean anything. It turns out they do have meanings – and that some numbers are far worse than others.
Irish students create powerful anti-bullying video
Pupils at an Irish stage school have gone viral after creating a powerful anti-bullying video which they hope will encourage us to all be a little kinder to each other. The video is called ‘Your Words’ and was made by the Much Ado stage school in Derry with funding from ‘Hope for Youth’.
Ireland among top 10 safest countries – US and UK ranked more dangerous
Ireland has been ranked as the 10th most peaceful country in the world in a survey carried out by researchers in Australia. The Global Peace Index ranks 163 countries and independent states according to their level of peacefulness. It’s compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace and claims to be the world’s leading index… Continue reading Ireland among top 10 safest countries – US and UK ranked more dangerous
Wolfe Tones defend politician who shouted ‘Up the RA’
Irish rebel band the Wolfe Tones have defended Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane after he was filmed shouting ‘Up the RA’ following his re-election. They said that they don’t expect British people to apologise for wearing a poppy in commemoration of fallen British soldiers.
Ireland is ‘da best’ says comedy hero Jack Black
Back in 2020, just before the coronavirus pandemic hit, comedy star Jack Black had a bit of time to spare in Dublin and made sure he stopped by one of the city’s watering holes for a pint of the black stuff. The School of Rock star was in Ireland for a show at Dublin’s 3… Continue reading Ireland is ‘da best’ says comedy hero Jack Black
Kilkenny named one of the spookiest places in Europe
Kilkenny has been names as one of the spookiest places in Europe by a leading American travel magazine. Travel + Leisure put together a list of Europe’s five most haunted places ahead of this year’s Halloween celebrations.
Irish people name their most romantic city
Irish people hoping for a bit of romance should head west to Galway, as it has been named Ireland’s most romantic city. The same goes for people from outside Ireland. If you’re planning to whisk your loved one away for the weekend and think cities such as Paris and Rome are too obvious, then maybe… Continue reading Irish people name their most romantic city
Irish mam reveals how she saved €27,500 in a year by cutting her bills in half
An Irish mam managed to save a hugely impressive €27,500 in one year after she quit her job and cut her bills in half. Kildare lady Kel Galavan had spent 16 years working as a microbiologist in the pharma industry.