The star of Mrs Brown’s Boys Brendan O’Carroll was reduced to tears after being shown the gun that could have been used to murder his grandfather. The Irish comedian was filming an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for the BBC. The show traces the ancestry of popular actors and sport stars. O’Carroll… Continue reading Mrs Brown star weeps recalling how Cairo Gang murdered grandfather
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Maureen O’Hara speaks about her life and loves
Irish acting legend Maureen O’Hara has revealed that the historical figure she most identifies with is St Patrick. However, she said that if she could choose what to come back as in a new life it would be: “Myself. I’ve had such a great life that I’d come back and do it all over again… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara speaks about her life and loves
Americans and Canadians who speak Irish better than most Irish
It frustrates many people in Ireland that they spend 12 years at school learning Irish yet still can’t speak it properly. Maybe they could get a few tips from American and Canadian students who visited Carraroe in the Galway Gaeltacht to brush up on their already impressive language skills. The students learnt to speak Irish… Continue reading Americans and Canadians who speak Irish better than most Irish
Slainte – British monarchy posts tweet in Irish
The British monarchy have posted a tweet in Irish ahead of Irish President Michael D Higgins’ historic visit to the UK. The tweet contained a link a blog post on the Irish President’s website detailing his forthcoming visit to the UK. President Higgins will become the first ever Irish head of state to an official… Continue reading Slainte – British monarchy posts tweet in Irish
Princess Diana’s ancestor was buried in Cork
Researchers have found evidence proving a 100-year-old rumour that one of Princess Diana’s ancestors was buried in Cork. The discovery was made at the Corkbeg graveyard in Whitegate, where researchers unearthed plaques proving that Edmond Roche, 1st Baron of Fermoy, the great, great grandfather of Diana Spencer, was buried in the grounds.
Meryl Streep invited to visit Irish relative
Hollywood legend Meryl Streep has been invited to Ireland to stay with a long lost relative who has recently discovered their family connection. The discovery was made by genealogy company Eneclann. Eneclann were also the company that discovered that US President Barack Obama had Irish ancestry.
Newgrange voted Ireland’s favourite heritage site
Newgrange, the ancient Celtic burial chamber which is older than the Egyptian Pyramids, has been voted as Ireland’s most popular heritage site for the fourth year in a row by the National Heritage survey. The ancient burial site got 15% of the vote as it beat off competition from Glendalough, Co Wicklow, which received 9%… Continue reading Newgrange voted Ireland’s favourite heritage site
Farrell haunted by turning a fan on to drugs
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken of his regret that an interview in which he admitted taking heroin later influenced one of his fans to start taking drugs. In 2004, Farrell told Playboy magazine that he had taken heroin, saying: “it seemed like a good idea at the time”.
Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Irish actress Maureen O’Hara enchanted millions in a string of successful Hollywood movies such as Miracle on 34th Street and How Green Was My Valley. She is perhaps best remembered for her starring role alongside John Wayne in The Quiet Man, a film that has acquired an army of fans on both sides of the… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Newgrange – Ireland’s most important monument
The ancient site of Newgrange has been named as the most important historical monument in Ireland in a National Heritage survey. The underground chamber, which is part of the Brú na Bóinne site in Co Meath, received 12% of the vote. It finished ahead of areas with striking scenery such as Glendalough and the Cliffs… Continue reading Newgrange – Ireland’s most important monument
