How tolerant are the Irish when it comes to race, gender and sexual orientation?

Ireland is one of the most tolerant and accepting countries in the EU, according to a recent study. More than 27,000 people from various counties in the EU were surveyed, including more than 1,000 in Ireland. The results showed that Irish people are among the most open-minded with regards to colour, race, gender and sexual… Continue reading How tolerant are the Irish when it comes to race, gender and sexual orientation?

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Irish comedian Knighted by Pope Francis

Congratulations to Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket who has been honoured with a papal Knighthood for his charity work. The 69-year-old from Co Tyrone has worked tirelessly for worthy causes since he made his name in the 1970s with the popular TV series ‘And There’s More’.

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Irish comedians look at the 'lighter side of adoption'

Irish comedian PJ Gallagher says that he would never have turned to comedy if he hadn’t been adopted. The funnyman is in the middle of a nationwide tour alongside comedy partner Joanne McNally with their show ‘Separated at Birth: The Lighter Side of Adoption by Two Comedy Orphans’.

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Leading British politician to honour Easter Rising hero

The UK’s Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn has defended his pro-Irish Republican stance during the Troubles and revealed he plans to erect a plaque to one of Ireland’s heroes. Mr Corbyn won a landslide victory to become leader of the British Labour Party earlier this month.

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Will Irishman’s appearance stop him winning the X Factor?

The latest series of the British X Factor is now well underway and as always the show is unearthing some fantastically talented singers from the British Isles and beyond. One of the show’s most interesting contestants so far is 27-year-old Irish singer Joseph McCaul.