An Irish American priest made headlines made headlines for all the wrong reasons when he stole parish money – to use on Grindr dates. Fr Joseph McLoone, of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, took almost $100,000 in six years.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Young Irish Foo Fighters fan invited to join the band onstage in Belfast
American rock stars the Foo Fighters helped to make a young Irish boy’s dreams come true as they invited him onstage to perform with them. The five-year-old lad named Taylor went to see the band in Belfast. It was the first music gig he had ever attended.
Two Irish cities are voted among the friendliest places in the world
Two Irish cities have been named among the friendliest places in the world by a leading travel site. Big 7 Travel put the question ‘where would you find the friendliest city in the world?’ to its considerable social following of 1.5m users.
Ed Sheeran scales ‘The Mountain’
Ed Sheeran is a man of many talents. As well as being a multi million selling singer songwriter, the star has also turned his hand to acting and appeared in the movie Yesterday and the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.
Chocolate makers cause outrage with ‘no red-heads’ casting policy for new advert
A chocolate company has caused outrage after revealing its not-so-sweet side with its ‘no ginger’ recruitment policy for its latest advert. Milka advertised for girls aged between 8-11 to play Mia in an upcoming advert.
One in five Irish workers has a ‘work husband’ or ‘work wife’
A recent survey has revealed that one in five Irish workers has a ‘work husband’ or work wife’. A ‘work spouse’ is a co-worker who a person has a close, platonic friendship with – usually of the opposite sex.
Traditional Irish stew is one of the best culinary experiences in the world says leading travel guide
Traditional Irish stew has been named as one of the top 50 culinary experiences in the world by a leading travel guide. The classic meal, which is a favourite all over Ireland and further afield, appeared at number 47 in Lonely Planet’s ‘Ultimate Eatlist’.
Irish priest hits out at mourners who bring cigarettes and beer to the alter
An Irish priest has said that many mourners arrive at funerals with packets of cigarettes and cans of beer and take them up to the alter as offertory gifts. Fr Tomas Walsh, of Gurranabraher parish on the northside of Cork has had enough and has hit out at those he feels are not showing enough… Continue reading Irish priest hits out at mourners who bring cigarettes and beer to the alter
Irish comedy legend Brendan Grace will feature in his own tribute concert from ‘beyond the grave’
Brendan Grace is set to appear from ‘beyond the grave’ at a tribute concert in his honour later this year. When the Irish comedian passed away in July, his death brought about a wave of tributes and memories shared by fans and celebrities from Ireland and abroad.
Eamonn Holmes accused of racism after scathing attack on Meghan Markle
Irish TV presenter Eamonn Holmes launched a blistering attack on Meghan Markle before threatening to sue a viewer who accused him of racism. The This Morning host said he felt the Duchess of Sussex was ‘up her own backside’ and displayed an ‘uppity attitude’.
