A trophy marking the British ‘victory’ in the Easter Rising is to go under the hammer this week and is expected to sell for up to €1200. It was purchased by a Japanese woman at a London flea-market in the late 1980s. Now, many years later its historical significance has been recognised.
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A third of young Irish people have emigrated in the last seven years
A third of young adults have left Ireland in the last seven years, making it the country with the highest level of emigration in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Figures from the OECD and the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal the impact the recent emigration has had on Ireland.
Luke Skywalker pulls perfect pint of Guinness in Kerry
Veteran US actor Mark Hamill took a break from battling the Empire to enjoy a good old pint of Guinness, and even got behind the bar to pull a few more himself.
Irish singers convince Simon Cowell they have what it takes
Two Irish singers progressed through to the boot-camp stage of the X Factor last night after convincing Simon Cowell and his fellow judges that they have what it takes to win the show.
Irish ‘Superkid’ wows German TV talent show
A youngster from Dublin has been causing a stir on a German talent show as he lives up to the title of the series ‘Superkids’. Ciarán Duffy is one of 36 children to have made it onto the show which showcases extraordinary talents of ‘Superkids’ from around the world aged 3-14.
Stunning video give bird's eye view of Blarney Castle
A fantastic video of Blarney Castle which was taken using a drone cam gives a unique bird’s eye view of the famous landmark. Blarney Castle is home to the Blarney Stone, which is said to give anybody who kisses it the ‘gift of the gab’.
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Ryan Tubridy puts luxury Dublin home up for sale
Irish television presenter Ryan Tubridy has put his luxury Dublin home up for sale following his break-up from former Rose of Tralee Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain. The Late Late Show host admits the stunning property is now “too big” for him to live in on his own and he is looking for “something cosier”.
Hilarious teleshopping prank from Irish TV show ‘The Fear’
You have to feel for this Irishman who was the victim of a hilarious shopping channel prank as part of the new series of The Fear on RTÉ. The team targeted a guy called Blayne who thought he was auditioning for a teleshopping channel called The Shopping Station.
Irish citizen who took on Turkish thugs is waiting to save his mother from Syria
The Irish citizen who was hailed as a hero in both Ireland and Turkey when he took on a mob of Turkish shopkeepers has revealed that he fears for his life. Mohammed Fadel Dobbous – who was born in Kuwait but has Irish citizenship – was rounded on by a group of shopkeepers in Istanbul… Continue reading Irish citizen who took on Turkish thugs is waiting to save his mother from Syria
