This summer Cork is hosting its annual Midsummer festival – and organisers will be staging Ireland’s biggest Maypole dance. It is a tradition for the maypole dance to take place at the festival as it is an important summer ritual.
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Kiss my… Toddler plays hilarious prank on dad
A video of a toddler playing with his father has been getting plenty of attention on Facebook – and it will make your day. The father is trying to concentrate on his mobile phone but his son wants a bit of attention.
Irish ‘heavy drinkers’ stereotype is not too accurate
The Irish have a reputation around the world for being big drinkers – but a recent survey suggests that this might be a little unfair. While it is true to say that the Irish love the craic, many are a little annoyed by the idea that they often drink to excess.
Irish dance star helps raise awareness of childhood cancer research organisation
Chris Naish, the man behind Irish dance stars Fusion Fighters, has recently completed a #CreateNotHate tour designed to raise awareness for important causes. The tour was a project created by Naish and his childhood friend Jamie Hodges to use dance to connect dance schools and communities around the world.
Talented Irish girl explains why she turned down the Ellen Show
A hugely talented 12-year-old busker has explained why she decided to turn down an opportunity to appear in the Ellen Show in the USA. Cork girl Allie Sherlock became an internet star after a video her performing Ed Sheeran’s ‘Supermarket Flowers’ on Dublin’s busy Grafton Street was viewed over one million times on social media.
Sports stars feature in Co Mayo’s new Wild Atlantic Way video
Three Irish sports heroes have featured in a video to celebrate their home county as part of the latest Wild Atlantic Way promotion. GAA footballers Aidan O’Shea, Colm Boyle and Lee Keegan all play for Mayo and discuss what being from the Heather County is all about.
Who Killed Sister Cathy: “The Keepers” Is Compelling TV Drama
The murder of Sister Cathy shocked America. There were allegations that it was linked to child abuse by priests and may have been covered up by the Catholic Church. Now Netflix has produced a documentary to try to find out exactly what happened. Author Bill Hughes looks at the story and the documentary it inspired.… Continue reading Who Killed Sister Cathy: “The Keepers” Is Compelling TV Drama
Incredible voice of 11-year-old Irish girl
An 11-year-old Irish girl has taken the internet by storm after a video of her busking in Dublin has gone viral. Cork girl Allie Sherlock is well known in her home city thanks to her talent and decided to head to one of the busiest areas of Dublin – Grafton Street – to show what… Continue reading Incredible voice of 11-year-old Irish girl
Gard and nun show off their soccer skills in Limerick
A great video taken in Limerick recently shows a gard playing keepy-uppy with a nun. Garda O’Connell of the Henry Street Community Policing was present at the Our Lady of Limerick Triduum and festival.
Irish bride gets dream wedding thanks to competition winning streak
An Irish bride managed to have the wedding of her dreams without spending a penny – thanks to her love of competitions. Claire Morton, of Belfast, spent two hours a day searching for competitions and opportunities on her computer and managed to win cash, make up, transport, a DJ and even her hen do.
