The amount Irish couples are spending on their wedding day is getting higher, with the predicted figures for 2020 showing an increase from previous years. Couples are expecting to spend an average of nearly €30,000, according to WeddingsOnline.ie.
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Take a look inside luxury €45m Irish resort
The Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, which was put on the market for €45million, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Bailey’s Irish cream was the most loved drink of the year for 2019
Bailey’s Irish cream has long been one of the nation’s favourite drinks, and it has now been recognised as the most positively spoken about beverage of 2019. That is according to research from YouGov, who published their ‘buzz poll’ list of brands that people have been responding to positively.
Welsh legend Tom Jones has high praise for Irish singer on the Voice
An Irish singer was given high praise from Welsh legend Tom Jones as she appeared on UK talent show The Voice. Elly O’Keeffe also reduced her father to tears with her stunning performance of the song River by Leon Bridges.
Dancing priest Father Ray Kelly was ‘angry with God’ after his sister’s death
Dancing priest Father Ray Kelly has opened up about the death of his sister and said it made him ‘angry with God’. Fr Kelly’s sister Regina passed away four years ago after a battle with esophageal cancer.
Fascinating facts and snippets about Ireland
The very impressive Roadside Goddess sculpture in Co Galway. One per cent of the cost of every new road built in Ireland has to fund a piece of art, up to a total of €64,000. Each local authority decides the theme of the art on their stretch of roads. * * * Co Wicklow man… Continue reading Fascinating facts and snippets about Ireland
Cillian Murphy speaks about the importance of empathy for the younger generation
Irish star Cillian Murphy has expressed sympathy for the younger generation and said it must be hard to grow up in this era of social media. The Peaky Blinders actor was speaking at the launch of a new empathy education programme for secondary schools.
Seasoned travellers vote Ireland one of the most beautiful countries in the world
Ireland has been voted one of the most beautiful countries in the world by readers of the Rough Guides, travel books. Whether you want stunning scenery, deserted sandy beaches, vibrant city life or a lively traditional culture, Ireland has something for you according to Rough Guides.
Game of Thrones star thanks people of Northern Ireland during awards speech
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has thanked the people of Northern Ireland for putting up with him and his co-stars for nine years. The Tyrion Lannister actor made his comments during a speech at the Screen Actors Guild awards.
US researchers want robots to search Titanic for hidden treasures
A team of American researchers are hoping to use robots to search the remains of the Titanic and recover any hidden treasures. Any treasures they find will be put on display at a Las Vegas casino, before being taken around the world.
