Don’t we all love these videos? An Irish Mammy has her heart filled up by her kids coming home to surprise her. This one comes from Andrew Hyde who had spent five months travelling around Asia before he decided to return to his native Ireland and surprise his Mammy at work.
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Singer Hozier has the most Irish requests ever on his US tour
Irish singer songwriter Hozier likes the comforts of home when he leaves the country to tour and play his music to fans around the world. That is apparent when you take a look at his rider requests from when he recently appeared on Jimmy Fallon Live in the US.
Irish researchers say computer games help children’s development
Irish schools are being encouraged to allow their children to spend more time playing computer games as it could have a positive impact on their future. The calls come from Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) who say that games such as Candy Crush and Minecraft help children to develop their logical thinking.
Daniel O’Donnell waltzes to ‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’
Irish crooner Daniel O’Donnell delighted fans when he went back to his roots on the BBC’s celebrity dancing show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The smooth Co Donegal man promised his dance would have a ‘big Irish feel’ for the first live performance of the series.
Minister insists: "Every child should have an iPad at five years of age"
Every child in Ireland should have access to an iPad according to Finance Minister Michael Noonan. The TD was speaking at a fundraising event for Fine Gael, and stressed the importance of Ireland being “ahead of its competitors” in the technology industry.
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.
Pope could make first visit to Ireland for 39 years
Pope Francis is expected to make the first Papal visit to Ireland in almost 40 years after he announced yesterday that Dublin will be the host city for the World Meeting of Families in 2018.
Best man delivers musical speech with a little help from his friends
A pair of newlyweds were given a great surprise on their wedding day when the groom’s brother and best man decided to sing his speech – with a little help from his friends. Alan Gielty and Maeve Clancy of Achill were sat at the top table at their wedding reception looking every inch the happy… Continue reading Best man delivers musical speech with a little help from his friends
Leading British politician calls for a united Ireland
A senior British politician has been slammed by critics after he reiterated his long held wish for a united Ireland. The calls came from Jeremy Corbyn who recently won a landslide victory to become Leader of the Opposition.
Skeletons discovered in Kerry could date back 6,000 years
The remains of two people have been discovered in Kerry by archaeologists who believe the skeletons could be as much as 6,000 years old. It is believed that the skeletons belong to the first settlers in the south-west of Ireland.
