Category: Features

Neil Rankin can already predict the type of complaints people will level at his newly published cookbook. “I’ve cooked a chicken a hundred times before – I don’t need to be told by you how to cook it; who do you think you are?!” jokes the former sound engineer-turned-chef, laughing.

The term ‘Irish goodbye’ has gradually become increasingly prevalent in contemporary culture. It was the title of an episode of American Dad, as well as songs and numerous comedy YouTube videos.

For centuries Irish people have travelled across seas and oceans in search of pastures new. As a result, there are millions of people with Irish heritage all over the world. With numerous generations of emigrants having so many stories to tell, its no surprise that various preconceptions about the old country have developed.

Irish star Saoirse Ronan and American director Greta Gerwig have spoken about their unique friendship and how it helps them achieve success. They say they one day hope to be ‘old ladies together making movies about old ladies’.

On November 24, 1963, two days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in Dallas, Texas, his supposed killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was under arrest. He was held at the city’s police headquarters under very heavy guard. He kept on telling the cops, “I’m just a patsy!” by Bill Hughes

The amount Irish couples are spending on their wedding day is getting higher, with the predicted figures for 2020 showing an increase from previous years. Couples are expecting to spend an average of nearly €30,000, according to WeddingsOnline.ie.

The story of Count Dracula by Irish author Bram Stoker has fascinated and terrified cinema audiences for more than a century. There have been dozens of films, TV series and various spin-offs including everything from comic books to computer games.

The granddaughter of Irish republican Bobby Sands has captured the imagination of thousands online with a stirring performance of the classic Irish song Grace. Erin Sands sang the poignant song in front of a delighted audience in her local pub.