Ireland’s rugby team got a timely boost ahead of the World Cup last week when they were visited by global superstar Usain Bolt. The world’s fastest man joined the players for dinner in London and chatted with them about the upcoming tournament and also about his own achievements this year.
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Government announces funding for Ireland’s Ancient East campaign
Ireland’s Tourism Minister Pascal Donohoe has announced the initial funding for attractions known collectively as ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’. Ireland’s Ancient East is the name of a campaign aimed at highlighting a number of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions on the East of the country.
Are modular houses the answer to Dublin's homeless crisis – take a look inside
Dublin councillors are considering using modular houses as a solution to the city’s homeless crisis.
Heroic Belfast boxer foils two robberies in 30 minutes
It was a bad day for thieves in Belfast as a crime fighting boxer foiled two robberies within a half an hour. ‘Sugar’ Sean McComb is a budding boxer who is a two times Irish champion and recently won a bronze medal at the European Games.
Emotional video by heartbroken Co Mayo fan
Irish YouTuber Clisare has created an emotional video about the heartache of being a Co Mayo fan. ‘In Our Wildest Dreams’ is a parody of Taylor Swift’s smash hit but instead of being a song about love and lust, it is about the eternal hope that lives in the hearts of all sports fans.
Every school in Ireland to receive flag to mark Easter Rising centenary
Today will see the beginning of a national campaign for each school in Ireland to receive a new Irish flag and a copy of the Proclamation read out by Pádraig Pearse during the Easter Rising. St Patrick’s NS is Castlebar, Co Mayo will be the first of 3,200 primary schools across the country to be… Continue reading Every school in Ireland to receive flag to mark Easter Rising centenary
Taoiseach will deliver graveside oration for Easter Rising rebel
The state funeral of Easter Rising rebel Thomas Kent will take place this week with Taoiseach Enda Kenny delivering a graveside oration.
Amnesty for soldiers who confess to murder committed during the Troubles
British soldiers as well as members of the RUC and IRA who committed horrific murders during the Troubles in Northern Ireland will avoid prosecution if they confess to their crimes. However, the relatives of the victims will not be given details about the murder of their loved ones.
New Irish dad on how fatherhood changed his life
A new Irish dad has created a wonderful video about the buildup of the birth of his baby son. “You are never on time!” and “Coffee is your new best friend!” are just a couple of the immediate differences he mentions.
Star Wars filming will go ahead despite objections
The filming of the new Star Wars movie at Skellig Michael has been the source of some controversy in Ireland.
