If you’re not from Ireland, how well do you know your Irish slang and common phrases? And if you are from Ireland, how well do you realise that some of the phrases you take for granted can confuse the hell out of people for overseas. Most people are probably familiar with words such as ‘craic’… Continue reading 23 common Irish phrases that confuse overseas friends and family
Author: Michael Kehoe
This idyllic Irish cottage has its own waterfall – take a look inside
Not only does this idyllic cottage have its own waterfall in the back garden, it is also tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life and surrounded by several beauty spots. Waterfall Lodge is situated at the beginning of the Sheepshead Peninsula in Gearhies, Bantry, West Cork.
Queen Elizabeth says 2011 trip to Ireland was her ‘very best ever’ state visit
The Queen of England said that her ‘very best ever’ state visit was the one she made to Ireland in 2011. Former Irish President Mary McAleese appeared on the Late Late Show in 2020 and revealed that she received a call from the Queen’s deputy private secretary as soon as they arrived back in the… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth says 2011 trip to Ireland was her ‘very best ever’ state visit
Beautiful Donegal farmhouse to be sold via raffle – could be yours for as little as a £10 ticket
Four Irish sisters are looking to sell their blissful home in Donegal and have chosen the increasingly popular raffle system to make the sale. The idea is simple enough – people pay £10 per raffle ticket with a target of 150,000 ticket sales.
Blissfully happy Irishwoman lives in 300-year-old cottage with no TV, electricity or phone
Irishwoman Margaret Gallagher lives a simple life and couldn’t be happier. She has a beaming smile, a twinkle in her eye and a love of talking Margaret lives in Belcoo in Co Fermanagh in a small cottage that has barely changed in over 280 years. It was there before the 1798 Rebellion and has remained… Continue reading Blissfully happy Irishwoman lives in 300-year-old cottage with no TV, electricity or phone
An Irish weather forecast – if they were a bit more honest
Ireland is a wonderful country, we all know that. However, perhaps there is one thing most of us would change if we could – the weather. Ireland is famously rainy, being Europe’s first line of defence against the Atlantic Ocean. You would think that our weather forecasters have the easiest jobs in the world. However,… Continue reading An Irish weather forecast – if they were a bit more honest
Irishman in Toronto builds brilliant Irish pub in his garage – take a look inside
Sometimes it can be incredible what you can achieve with a bit of imagination and lots of hard work. An Irishman living in Canada brought his dream to life when he converted his garage into his own Irish pub.
Dolly Parton says she has a special bond and deep understanding with her Irish fans
American star Dolly Parton says that she has a special bond with her Irish fans because they ‘speak the same language’. She wasn’t talking about English but instead something far deeper than mere words.
Liam Neeson speaks about having to watch his mother’s funeral online due to covid travel restrictions
Irish superstar Liam Neeson has spoken about the ‘serial’ experience of watching his mother’s funeral via webcam. Neeson’s 94-year-old mother passed away during the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown rules meant that the star was unable to attend the funeral in person.
Stay at this party island off the coast of Ireland on Airbnb – take a look around
Holiday makers who use Airbnb know there are plenty of weird and wonderful, budget or luxurious places to stay on the service. But how about instead of staying in just a room or building you could go and stay on an entire secluded island instead?
