Author: Michael Kehoe

Leo Varadkar has been branded ‘shocking’ and ‘dangerous’ after making controversial comments about possible benefits to climate change. The Taoiseach claimed that global warming could result in fewer deaths during winter as well as cheaper energy bills and warmer winters.

Irish Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has revealed that she has been playing American roles for so long that she has lost her native accent. She added that it has got to the point that she struggles when a director asks her to play a part ‘more Irish’.

Lady Bird star Saoirse Ronan has admitted that she suffers from overwhelming anxiety at the start of filming a new movie. The Irish 25-year-old has become one of the movie industry’s most critically acclaimed stars in recent years and already has three Oscar nominations to her name.

British TV stars Ant and Dec discovered some interesting tales of their ancestry as part of their latest show ‘Ant & Dec’s DNA Journey’. Their research included some fascinating insights into Ant McPartlin’s Irish heritage.

Irish star Aisling Bea has revealed that she often feels lonely in the entertainment industry and the feeling can intensify when she is the lead of a show. The Co Kildare born comedian and actress is currently starring alongside Paul Rudd in the acclaimed Netflix comedy Living With Yourself.

Galway has been named as one of the best places in the world to visit in 2020 by a leading travel site. Lonely Planet named the ‘city of tribes’ as the fourth most essential destination for tourists thanks to the vast array of entertainment, creativity and nightlife on offer.

Moone boy star Chris O’Dowd has hit out at Irish actors who play American roles and insists they should speak in their own accents. O’Dowd plays an enforcer for a loan shark in American series Get Shorty. However, while the series is set in Las Vegas, O’Dowd didn’t feel it was necessary to play his… Continue reading Chris O’Dowd hits out at Irish actors who use American accents

The Irish rugby team was the inspiration for a new video from a New Zealand airline who had a bit of a laugh at our expense. The video was all in good spirit and was released just before the two countries met in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals.

Comedy legend Billy Connolly has opened up to Irish chat host Ryan Tubridy about living with Parkinson’s disease. Connolly was diagnosed with the illness six years ago.