A collection of small villages in Galway has created a campaign inviting people to come to live and work in their community. Conamara Láir consists of several small villages along the Conamara coastline in Galway.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Love-in continues as Matt Damon has a cocktail named after him by Dublin bar
Honorary Irishman Matt Damon was delighted to hear that he has a cocktail named after him in a Dublin bar. Damon spent several months living in Dalkey during the covid lockdown.
Island nations would fare best if there was a global apocalypse
Island nations like Ireland would have the best chance of surviving if there were to be a global breakdown of civilisation. That is according to a study published in the Journal of Sustainability which suggested an apocalypse could occur ‘within decades’.
James Bond star Pierce Brosnan to showcase his paintings at LA exhibition
Irish acting legend Pierce Brosnan has announced that he will hold an art exhibition in LA later this year to showcase all the paintings he has created in his spare time. He took to Instagram to announce his exhibition, telling fans: “I do ponder at times whether to show the work slowly practised since one… Continue reading James Bond star Pierce Brosnan to showcase his paintings at LA exhibition
Hollywood queen Saoirse Ronan teaches Americans to speak with an Irish accent
Irish star Saoirse Ronan attempted to give some guidance on how to speak with an Irish accent to American chat show host Stephen Colbert in a hilarious interview on US TV. The Oscar nominated actress was appearing on The Late Show in 2016, when they got onto the subject of Irish accents. She also taught… Continue reading Hollywood queen Saoirse Ronan teaches Americans to speak with an Irish accent
Beautiful family home in Cork to be raffled for £20 per ticket – take a look inside
Take a look at this beautiful family home in East Cork which could potentially be yours for as little as £20. Anne Marie & Jason Flanagan are selling their seaside home through a raffle and hoping to sell 20,000 tickets.
Bruce Springsteen: Born in the USA – descended from an Irish hellraiser
We should have guessed it. Those dashing good looks, the great voice and the tendency to burst into song at the least opportunity…despite being an all-American icon, it turns out that Bruce Springsteen has Irish heritage, according to research by genealogists. The great-great-great-grandfather of the American rock star was named Christy Gerrity and came from… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen: Born in the USA – descended from an Irish hellraiser
When breath-taking performance saw Irish choir win Pavarotti trophy
Some perfomamces are so breathtaking they can be watched over and over and again and yet you never tire of them. The Maynooth University Chamber Choir surely provided such a momen when they a performnced their version of the song ‘There is Another Sky’ to see scoop the top prize at the Choir of the… Continue reading When breath-taking performance saw Irish choir win Pavarotti trophy
In the blood – why iron deficiency affects so many women
While constant, crippling tiredness can sometimes be a sign of illness, in women, it could mean something far simpler – iron deficiency. It’s estimated around one in 10 women suffer from iron deficiency, yet many have no idea, even though their iron levels might be so low that their body’s producing less red blood cells,… Continue reading In the blood – why iron deficiency affects so many women
Oscar Wilde’s grandson becomes an Irish citizen – and thanks Irish government for generosity
The only grandson of Oscar Wilde has successfully applied for an Irish passport thanks to his famous ancestor. The story came about because of a gesture of generosity from the Irish government.