Irish TV star Graham Norton has revealed why he will raise a glass to legendary presenter Terry Wogan at song number nine at this year’s Eurovision. Wogan, who passed away earlier this year, presented the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK for 28 years until Norton took the reins in 2008.
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Former cast of Lord of the Dance perform at wedding reception
Guests at a wedding in America had a reception they will never forget as they were treated to a surprise performance by some professional Irish dancers. Not just any Irish dancers – the former cast of Lord of the Dance.
A New Ireland Rising – Inspiring video looks to Ireland’s future
Take a look at this inspiring video which shows how much has changed in Ireland over the last 100 years – and how much work is still to be done. The film is called ‘A New Ireland Rising’ and the starting point is at the Easter Rising, which reached its 100 year anniversary in 2016.
Irishwoman shown no mercy by her family after being confused by census question
An Irishwoman had her family in fits of giggles as she struggled to get her head around a section of the recent government census. Laura Pender of Kildare was sat at her table filling out the document when she reached the troubling section – much to the amusement of several family members, who recorded her… Continue reading Irishwoman shown no mercy by her family after being confused by census question
Little drummer boy takes centre stage at 1916 commemoration in Dublin
Take a look at this little drummer boy who is beaming with Irish pride at a 1916 commemoration in Dublin. Odhran Reade took to the streets with his bandmates – Carrick on Suir R.F.B. – for the 1916 commemoration march in Dublin city centre.
George Clooney speaks about his Irish ancestors at humanitarian conference
George Clooney has spoken about his Irish heritage in a passionate speech about the need to show compassion to refugees. The Oscar winning actor said that his family had been refugees, after heading to America to escape the horrors of the Great Famine.
TV channel for Irish diaspora soon to be available across the world
An Irish TV channel will soon be to available view in countries across the world after signing a deal with Indian conglomerate Tata. The channel – called Irish TV – was set up in 2014 to cater for the Irish diaspora. Viewers across the world will soon be able to watch Irish television on smart… Continue reading TV channel for Irish diaspora soon to be available across the world
The Willis Clan – 12 talented siblings of Irish music and dance
Check out this video which features several members of the hugely talented Willis family performing an Irish dance routine. The performance took place at the United Country Western Dance Council Worlds 2016. The family didn’t compete in the event but performed at the after-show later in the evening.
Uplifting video – Irish brothers go for a fly around the countryside
A young Irish boy with Williams syndrome is flying high thanks to his older brother who is a licensed pilot. The moment was captured in this heart-warming video which has gone viral, being seen over 100,000 times within the first week of being uploaded.
Irish dancing and GAA football collide at wedding reception
There is nothing like a wedding to bring rival communities together – even rivalries as serious as Gaelic football! When Co Mayo fan Trevor Blake and Sandra Lynskey of Co Galway tied the knot it was left to the women of each group to break the ice – which they did at the wedding reception… Continue reading Irish dancing and GAA football collide at wedding reception
