The weather in Ireland is unreliable at the best of times but there is one thing that is always out in full force during the summer time – the Irish sense of humour. People who love relaxing in the sunshine need to laugh or they’d cry during the summer months.
Category: Lifestyle
Video recollects the simple days of bygone Ireland
A video called ‘Bygone days of Ireland’ gives a fascinating view of life in the early part of the 20th century Ireland when people lived off the land and life was much simpler. It would, of course, be wrong to romanticise those times – they were hard and many had to emigrate to find work… Continue reading Video recollects the simple days of bygone Ireland
US firm to demolish 5,000 year old Irish ring fort
An American Pharmaceutical company has come under fire from Irish historians over its plans to demolish a 5,000 year old ring fort. The tri-vallate ring fort in Waterford is on a site that has been purchased by US firm West Pharmaceutical Services (WPS).
Man to name son after Irish teenager who saved his life
The story of an Irish teenager who saved a stranger’s life has gone viral after it appeared on the Facebook page Humans of Dublin. Jamie Harrington saw a man in his 30s standing over the ledge on Dublin Bridge. He took the time to stop and talk to the man and his kind words helped… Continue reading Man to name son after Irish teenager who saved his life
British leader during the Troubles and Bloody Sunday named in child abuse inquiry
The British Prime Minister who dissolved the Stormont government in Northern Ireland and introduced direct rule from London following Bloody Sunday has been named in a child sex abuse inquiry in Britain. Sir Edward Heath was Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974. British police are now investigating allegations that there may have been a cover-up… Continue reading British leader during the Troubles and Bloody Sunday named in child abuse inquiry
Michael Flatley’s paintings sell for €1m
Paintings by Irish dance legend Michael Flatley have sold for over €1m since they were exhibited in London last month. It was the Lord of the Dance star’s debut London exhibition and took place in the 12 Hay Hill art gallery in the fancy Mayfair district of Britain’s capital.
Google Street View is going off-road in Ireland
The stunning scenery of Ireland’s countryside and remote islands will soon be available for all to see on Google Street View. The internet giant has agreed to rent its Google Trekker to Fáilte Ireland so that the more difficult to reach areas of the country can be showcased to the world.
Hollywood star joins in Irish pub trad session
Hollywood star John C. Reilly got well into the Irish spirit recently as he joined in a trad session in a Co Clare pub and performed a brilliant rendition of the Wild Rover. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor was in Ireland on holiday with his wife and two children, and decided to drop in… Continue reading Hollywood star joins in Irish pub trad session
Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa’s funeral
A commemoration of the funeral of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa took place this weekend in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. O’Donovan Rossa is considered to be one of the great Fenians and his funeral on 1 August 1915 was a hugely symbolic event in the fight for Irish independence.
American bride explains why she travelled 3,000 miles to Ireland get married
An American bride has explained why she chose to travel 3,000 miles to tie the knot with her husband in Listowel, Ireland. Shannon Burke is a 29-year-old solicitor from New York. She has always been fascinated with her Irish heritage. Her great great grandmother was born in Ireland but left to start a new life… Continue reading American bride explains why she travelled 3,000 miles to Ireland get married
