Miss Dublin winner promotes inner beauty to young girls

Irish beauty queen Ciara Whelan is calling on the fashion industry to stop putting unrealistic expectations on young girls about their bodies. Whelan is a winner of the prestigious Miss Dublin beauty pageant so she knows first-hand what a judgemental industry it can be.

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Irish Baron opens up his estate to save injured wildlife

An Irish Baron has opened his vast estate to help the recovery of injured wildlife before they can be safely returned to the wild. Randal Plunkett is the Baron of Dunsany and owns the huge Dunsany Castle and its surrounding grounds of 1,600 acres in Co Meath.

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Roy Keane thinks he clashed with managers because he ‘only answers to his dad’

Ireland’s most fearsome sports star Roy Keane has spoken about why he thinks he clashed with managers during his playing career, saying ‘I should only answer to my dad’. Keano was a renowned warrior on the pitch, famous for his aggression and will to win and that reputation has not faded since he hung up… Continue reading Roy Keane thinks he clashed with managers because he ‘only answers to his dad’

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Humans rescue dolphin and dolphins rescue human either side of Irish waters

A pair of incidents took place either side of the island of Ireland this week that show the incredible bond and caring relationship between humans and dolphins. The aquatic mammals are amongst the most popular species within our societies thanks to their friendly nature and extreme intelligence.

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New suspect could have been the man who killed Michael Collins

A new theory has been put forward by an Irish historian which casts doubt over whether the man believed to have killed Michael Collins could have been the one responsible. Irish leader Collins was killed by a sniper in his home county Cork in an ambush at Béal na Bláth on August 22, 1922.

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