Lord of the Dance star Connor Smyth proved once and for all how tough you have to be to make it in the Irish dance industry, after he outlasted numerous other athletes and hardmen to win SAS: Who Dares Wins. The professional Irish dancer joined the Channel 4 reality series, which puts contestants through incredible… Continue reading Professional Irish dancer proves you have to be tough to make it
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Daniel O’Donnell shares joy with fans after two new additions join his family
Daniel O’Donnell has shared a personal photo with his fans as he celebrates two new additions into his extended family. The Donegal singer is normally quite guarded about his personal life but was overjoyed after his niece gave birth to twin girls.
Bono not happy at all the love Matt Damon is getting from Dalkey
Legendary rocker Bono has joked that it is not fair that Matt Damon has been adopted as the king of Dalkey, when it is him who has lived there for the past 30 years! Damon spent several months living in Dalkey last year after the covid lockdown restrictions came into force and he decided to… Continue reading Bono not happy at all the love Matt Damon is getting from Dalkey
Hollywood star felt ‘like he belonged’ during his visit to Ireland
US actor Will Patton believes his Irish bloodline is one of the reasons he felt ‘like he belonged’ during his visit. The South Carolina star was speaking ahead of the release of his latest movie, Sweet Thing, which sees him play the father of the director’s actual children.
Music icon laughs that his Irish granny was ‘quite handy’ with a wet flannel
Music legend Boy George spoke about his ‘wonderful’ Irish grandmother joking that a wet flannel was her weapon of choice. The Culture Club singer was a guest on Ireland AM ahead of his new show The Big Deal, on which he acts as a judge of hopeful performers.
Irish star ‘actually dropped the phone’ at news she had role in Marvel movie
Irish star Clare Dunne has revealed she was on the verge of giving up her acting career when she received the call telling her she had landed a role in the new Marvel film. “I actually dropped the phone!” said the Irish actress as she recalled the moment she was told she would play Victoria… Continue reading Irish star ‘actually dropped the phone’ at news she had role in Marvel movie
Colin Farrell admits ‘death was around every corner’ as he filmed in the freezing Arctic
Colin Farrell has admitted that he felt ‘death was around every corner’ as he battled freezing conditions and prowling polar bears while filming his latest TV show. The Irish star plays whale hunter Henry Drax in the BBC drama The North Water, based on Ian McGuire’s novel of the same name.
Ed Sheeran nearly quit the music business after becoming a father
Fans of Ed Sheeran could have missed out on ever hearing his new album had he chosen to retire after the birth of his daughter. The 30-year-old star admitted he thought at one stage he would ‘never sing or pick up a guitar again’ as he struggled with the best way to balance his future… Continue reading Ed Sheeran nearly quit the music business after becoming a father
Ronaldo breaks Irish hearts and then cheekily walks out of interview
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo broke Irish hearts and then issued a snub during his TV interview after scoring two late goals to snatch victory from Ireland. Ronaldo’s Portugal met Ireland in a World Cup qualifier in the Algarve and it seemed as though the Irish were heading for an unlikely victory as they led 1-0… Continue reading Ronaldo breaks Irish hearts and then cheekily walks out of interview
Ireland’s fondest memories of going back to school at end of summer holidays
As millions of kids prepare for a new school year, the people of Ireland have spoken about their fondest memories of the end summer holidays and heading back to the classroom. The summer break was the stuff of legend as a kid. Breaking up for the holidays was a wonderful feeling as this huge period… Continue reading Ireland’s fondest memories of going back to school at end of summer holidays