A television advert featuring a man and a pig has captured the hearts of many Irish viewers. Piggy Sue is the name of the ad by mobile phone company Vodafone.
Category: Lifestyle
Flight attendant entertains passengers with trad dance session
An Irish flight attendant went the extra mile to ensure her passengers had an enjoyable flight by entertaining them with a good old Irish jig.
Group win talent show with rendition of Irish musician’s megahit
The winners of American talent show The Sing Off claimed their title by performing a fantastic version of Hozier’s Take Me To Church. Vanderbilt Melodores were crowned champions after they thrilled the judges and audience with their stirring rendition of the Irish musician’s megahit.
Irish magician speaks about performing for Michael Jackson and his kids
An Irish magician who performed for Michael Jackson and his children has spoken about his first hand experience with the King of Pop. Liam Sheehan was the resident magician at Blackwater Castle in Co Cork in the mid-2000s. He would regularly entertain guests at the castle as part of the visitor experience. Sheehan spoke to… Continue reading Irish magician speaks about performing for Michael Jackson and his kids
Michael Flatley struggling to sell his 'dream home'
Former Lord of the Dance star Flatley is struggling to sell his ‘dream home’ and has now taken it off the market. The north Cork mansion, Castlehyde House, was expected to sell for between €20m and €30m.
TV chiefs planning for Easter Rising centenary
The whole of Ireland is planning for next year’s centenary of the Easter Rising with events, masses, activities and tributes of all kinds scheduled up and down the country. One industry that will lead the way is film and television and RTÉ have announced that there are several productions in the pipeline offering different insights… Continue reading TV chiefs planning for Easter Rising centenary
Man transforms caravan into mobile Irish pub
A civil engineer has made his dream a reality after transforming an old dilapidated caravan into a mobile cosy Irish pub. Mark Mooney, of Co Tyrone, spent just three months on his ‘baravan’ after having the idea when he and his friends enjoyed a barrel of beer in his mobile home.
Colin Farrell speaks about his love of Ireland
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken about how much he loves filming in Ireland and how he enjoys coming home to Dublin when he gets the chance. The True Detective actor is currently back in Ireland promoting his new film, The Lobster, in which he finds himself in a dystopian future.
The most popular Dublin actor – as voted by Dubliners
Movie fans in Dublin have voted for their favourite actors and actresses from their county and it may come as a surprise to learn that Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell didn’t top their list. Other huge stars to miss out on the number one spot included Maureen O’Hara, Gabriel Byrne and Brenda Fricker.
New Guinness advert celebrates Irish Americans
An advert for a new drink by the legendary Irish brewery Guinness, focuses on the impact of Irish immigrants in America. The advert is narrated by Irish actor Cillian Murphy. It highlights the strength of character shown by the Irish as they looked for job opportunities in the new world and were constantly met with… Continue reading New Guinness advert celebrates Irish Americans
