Campaigners to save the iconic station from the movie ‘The Quiet Man’ have reached their fundraising target in the nick of time. It means that they will be able to start working to stop the station falling any further into disrepair and ultimately renovate it and turn it into a tourist attraction.
Author: Michael Kehoe
Irish band perform Father Ted theme song – outside his old Parochial House
An Irish band lived the dream by visiting Father Ted’s old home – the ‘Craggy Island’ Parochial House and performing the 1990s comedy’s theme song. Ímar are a band who play a mixture of Irish, Scottish and Manx music with traditional instruments.
Shocking video shows man hit by a bus – before getting up and going for a pint
An incredible video shows a man getting up and going for a pint – after being hit by a bus! Simon Smith was walking along the pavement when a bus came hurtling around the corner. The bus was going too fast and seemed to be out of control.
Gabriel Byrne adds his support to campaign to save the Quiet Man station
Acting legend Gabriel Byrne has thrown his support behind a campaign to restore a train station that featured in an iconic Irish film. Ballyglunin station in Co Galway is also affectionately known as ‘The Quiet Man station’ after it featured in the classic movie starring Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne.
Man wears a dress to work after being told he couldn’t wear shorts
A man who was sent home from work because he was wearing shorts ultimately had the last laugh when his boss was forced to overturn the rule. The recent heatwave was too much for Joey Bardge and he felt it would be reasonable to wear shorts to work while it was so hot.
Impromptu opera performance from customer at Irish pub
A man showed of his fantastic singing talent as he burst in to song while sitting outside an Irish pub. Eoghan Moore was having a drink with friends at Dublin’s famous Stag’s Head pub one night when the man at a nearby table was struck with inspiration.
Hilarious video shows how well men can work together and multitask
Who says that men can’t work as a team – or multi task for that matter? Anyone who thinks so should check out this hilarious sketch from British comedians Lee Mack, Tim Vine and Jim Tavaré and your mind will be changed forever.
British people think Mrs Brown’s Boys is accurate portrayal of Ireland
Nearly half of British people believe that the comedy series Mrs Brown’s Boys is an accurate portrayal of life in Ireland. That is according to a recent study that was conducted by whiskey makers Whyte & Mackay ahead of the British and Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand.
Coastguards rescue dog from Dublin cliff
A team of rescue workers went to great lengths to save a dog who had become trapped half way down a cliff. A video was taken at Red Rock in Sutton, where the dog had become stranded 15ft down the cliff.
A dog’s life turns out to be a lot of fun for Wexford pooch Bradley
As we all know a dog is a man’s best friend – and this Wexford pooch is also a best friend to the women in his life. Bradley has a pretty awesome life with owner Anna Kenny. He has plenty of fun, but also makes sure he does his bit around the house as well.
