Superstar actress Saoirse Ronan chatted to Ellen DeGeneres and was given a unique gift by the chat legend. Ronan was discussing her role in Brooklyn, and the conversation quickly turned to the mispronunciation of her name by Dennis Quaid at the Golden Globe nominations ceremony.
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Taoiseach appeals to Irish abroad to come home
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has delivered a message to Irish people living abroad, appealing to them to consider returning home not just for Christmas, but for good. Each year thousands of people fly in from Australia, America, Britain and Europe to spend the holiday season with their loved ones.
FREE online course in genealogy
People hoping to find out more about their family history have a great opportunity to improve their skills as the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is offering a free online course in genealogy. The course lasts for six weeks and participants are advised to spend at least four hours per week on their studies.
Take a video tour of Ireland’s Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael – the rugged island 11 miles off the coast of Co Kerry – has been in the news quite a bit over the last few weeks. The island was used as a filming location for the highly anticipated movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Star Wars producers’ gesture of gratitude to the people of Co Kerry
There will be a special screening of the latest Star Wars movie in Co Kerry a day before its general release in Ireland. The screening is a ‘thank-you’ from the producers of the film, some of which was shot on Skellig Michael.
New York Times full of praise for ancient Irish island
Skellig Michael received a glowing write up from American paper the New York Times earlier this week. The island off the coast of Co Kerry has been getting a lot of publicity recently as it was one of the filming locations for the latest Star Wars movie.
Maureen O’Hara dies at her home – Ireland pays tribute
Maureen O’Hara – one of Ireland’s greatest Hollywood stars – has died at the age of 95. Her family said she passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in the United States. The star of such classics as the Quiet Man and How Green Was My Valley was at the peak of her… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara dies at her home – Ireland pays tribute
Irish island Skellig Michael a top destination for Star Wars fans worldwide
Skellig Michael has been named as one of the top tourist attractions in the world for Star Wars fans. Part of the filming for the latest movie in the legendary franchise took place at the Irish island off the coast of Co Kerry.
Damage to Irish heritage site caused during Star Wars filming
Hollywood film makers have caused damage to an Irish heritage site while filming the latest Star Wars movie, according to The Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW said that ‘incidents’ had occurred during filming at Skellig Michael and repairs to the ancient monastery were necessary.
Enda Kenny says ISIS want to destroy Irish heritage sites such as Newgrange
Enda Kenny has said that ISIS want to blow up historical Irish sites such as Newgrange and the Rock of Cashel. The Taoiseach made the comments as he spoke about the horror that the Syrian refugees are fleeing from.
