The Irish accent is considered to be one of the most attractive by many people across the world – but for one New Zealand man it is more than just pleasant on the ear. Speaking in the accent actually helped him to over come a problem that ha troubled him his whole life.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Billy Connolly hits out at Michael Parkinson for speaking publicly about his illness
Comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly has hit out Sir Michael Parkinson after the chat show king made comments about Connolly’s illness. Connolly suffers from Parkinson’s disease and was angered when Parkinson spoke publicly about the pair meeting at an awards do.
Former Irish champion Tyson Fury hopes to inspire people suffering with mental health issues
Former Irish heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has spoken about his long road back to fitness after suffering mental health problems and ballooning up to nearly 29 stone. He wants to inspire people going through similar problems and says that if he can overcome his demons then anyone can.
Take a look inside this beautiful estate owned by the descendants of Jonathan Swift
A beautiful 11-bedroom country estate in Co Wicklow has gone on the market for the first time ever and can be yours for €3,500,000. The home is called Fortgranite and belongs to the Dennis family who are direct descendants of one of Ireland’s greatest ever writers – Jonathan Swift.
Pub locals make ad about throwing away phones to rekindle Irish bar atmosphere…magic!
A rural Irish pub is competing with the big boys as it releases a Christmas advert that is charming, funny and packs a huge emotional punch. Every year the top retail chains in the country put out an advert ahead of Christmas and try to pull on our heartstrings.
Sinn Féin leader blasts law that allows British moneylenders to charge vulnerable Irish customers up to 50% interest
One of Ireland’s top politicians has blasted current laws that have led to a British moneylender being able to charge Irish people almost 50% interest on loans. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that the situation amounted to ‘state-sponsored robbery’.
Free online course teaches basic Irish language and role of women in Irish myths and legends
An online university course offers people around the world the chance to immerse themselves in Irish culture – and start to learn the Irish language. The free course from Future Learn is called Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture.
Irish women are the fastest in Europe to cheat on their husbands after their wedding day
Irish women are the fastest in Europe to cheat on their husbands, according to research from a website that specialises in extra marital affairs. The figures from Victoria Milan showed that on average Irish women embark on an affair just 3.6 years after their wedding day.
Hollywood star John C Reilly to become an Irish citizen
Hollywood star John C Reilly has revealed that he is set to become an Irish citizen. The Step Brothers and We Need to Talk About Kevin star has Irish heritage and is a long-time fan of the country of his ancestors.
Letters written by Jackie Kennedy describe her ‘fairytale visit’ to Ireland
The unearthed letters written by Jackie Kennedy have revealed she had a deep affection for Ireland. The letters discovered recently, were sent to her long-time friend, Irish priest Father Leonard. In them, Mrs Kennedy describes her love for Ireland and also her experiences of being married to the world’s most powerful man, President Kennedy.
