Family Secrets DNA – Woman discovers birth mother is still alive in Ireland

A woman who was given up for adoption as a baby has appeared on television to trace her Irish mother and was stunned to discover that she is still alive. Margaret was adopted in Liverpool as a six-month old baby. She has lived a happy life in England but always knew that she had been… Continue reading Family Secrets DNA – Woman discovers birth mother is still alive in Ireland

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Colin Farrell has always felt he is ‘representing Ireland’

Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken about his career in film and admitted that he has always felt he’s ‘representing Ireland in some way’. The Dubliner has appeared in numerous hit films that have filled movie theatres such as Phone Booth, In Bruges, Horrible Bosses and Seven Psychopaths.

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Irish family create luxury outdoor chill-out space in their back garden

One Irish family have managed the boredom of lockdown by creating a wonderful outdoor space in their back garden that they will enjoy for years to come. Alan and Laura Crowe of Clondalkin in Dublin have transformed their back garden pergola into a great chill-out space which offers them an alternative to the usual four… Continue reading Irish family create luxury outdoor chill-out space in their back garden

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Carol Vorderman wants to learn to speak Irish, and wants music star as her tutor

Dublin songstress Imelda May received an unexpected request on Twitter when iconic maths expert Carol Vorderman asked if she would teach her some Irish. The surprise interaction came after May had posted online about the launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge – a two-week festival that celebrates and promotes the use of the Irish language.

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Beautiful Irish beach is named one of the best in the Europe

The stunning Keem Bay in Co Mayo was named one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe by a leading travel site. The beach, which is situated deep between jagged hills and mountains on either side, was named in Lonely Planet’s list of the top beaches in the continent.

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