The residents of a quintessential English village who believed themselves to be almost 100% English were rather surprised by the results after they had their DNA tested. AncestryDNA visited the sleepy town of Bledington in the Cotswolds.
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Irish leader’s St Patrick’s speech about the value of Irish immigrants tops 30 million views
The moving St Patrick’s Day speech by Taoiseach Enda Kenny about how much Irish immigrants have contributed to America has been viewed more than 30 million times across the world. Mr Kenny delivered the speech on Capitol Hill last Thursday in front of President Trump as part of the traditional St Patrick’s festival visit by… Continue reading Irish leader’s St Patrick’s speech about the value of Irish immigrants tops 30 million views
The Irish Thatch Cottage – Pop Up a piece of home in your backyard for St. Patrick’s Day!
People across the world are celebrating their Irish heritage with parties that are hosted in the setting of an Irish pub or cottage just outside their house, thanks to an innovative Irish couple. People from the UK to Australia, the US to the United Arab Emirates are hiring a pop up pub to give their… Continue reading The Irish Thatch Cottage – Pop Up a piece of home in your backyard for St. Patrick’s Day!
McDonald’s left red faced after ‘Irish’ advert gaffe
Fast food giants McDonald’s were left reeling yesterday after their latest online advert caused a backlash in Ireland. The high street burger chain are usually considered to be among the most successful advertisers in the world, with their ads capturing people’s imaginations and inspiring brand loyalty.
‘Historic day’ as Irish Travellers granted formal recognition as ethnic minority
In March 2017 Irish Travellers were granted formal recognition as an ethnic minority. Enda Kenny made the announcement in parliament and was greeted with a standing ovation.
President Trump issues belated but generous tribute for Irish American Heritage Month
To say President Trump has had a lot on his mind in his first month in his office is a bit of an understatement so it’s perhaps understandable that he didn’t get round to proclaiming Irish American Heritage Month as early presidents have done in the past. The oversight, however, didn’t play well with many… Continue reading President Trump issues belated but generous tribute for Irish American Heritage Month
THE GENEALOGY EVENT: Irish Genealogy & DNA Conference in Adare, Ireland
People looking to find out more about their family history should head to Limerick in September, where a two-day genealogy conference will be taking place. The Genealogy Event, sponsored by Roots Ireland, will take place Friday 1 September and Saturday 2 September at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa in Adare. Situated within a few… Continue reading THE GENEALOGY EVENT: Irish Genealogy & DNA Conference in Adare, Ireland
Matthew McConaughey shows off his Irish skills
Oscar winning movie star Matthew McConaughey showed off his Irish skills when he joined Dermot and Dave on Today FM. The Dallas Buyer’s Club actor was up for the craic as he joined in with some of the classic Irish phrases as well as treating listeners to his own signature line – in Irish.
Ian McKellen: 'Many actors just want to impress their parents'
When the young Ian McKellen showed an interest in becoming a performer, his mother, Margery, was more supportive than most parents might be of such an unpredictable profession. “Apparently she said, ‘If Ian decides to be an actor, it’s a good job, because it brings pleasure to people’,” says the star, now 77.
Clonakilty named best town in all of Ireland and the UK
Clonakilty in Co Cork has been named as the best town in the whole of Ireland and the United Kingdom. It had to beat off stiff competition from Blackpool and Todmorden in England to win the title, which was bestowed by the town planning organisation, the Academy of Urbanism.
