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Top 20 surnames for new babies registered in Ireland
Murphy remains the most popular surname in Ireland, with more babies being registered with the name in 2014 than any other. The Central Statistics Office released the data which includes the surnames of all the births that were registered in Ireland last year.
Irish groom’s wedding reception dance routine
An Irish groom surprised his bride at their wedding reception when he and his friends performed a choreographed dance routine. Daniel Ryder made sure he started his marriage to Daniele Rooney firmly in her good books by having her and their wedding guests in hysterics.
Adopted people could be granted access to birth records for first time
People who were adopted in Ireland will be allowed access to their birth records for the first time in history, if a proposed new law gets passed. For decades, thousands of adopted people have struggled to find out their true identity because Irish law blocked their right to view their birth records.
Gerry Adams criticises PM Cameron and says IRA were never defeated
Gerry Adams has insisted that the “IRA were never defeated” during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, despite claims made by British Prime Minister David Cameron. The Sinn Féin president issued a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the IRA making a formal declaration on July 28, 2005 that its military campaign was over. The… Continue reading Gerry Adams criticises PM Cameron and says IRA were never defeated
Rare photos of the aftermath of the Easter Rising
Trinity College Dublin has started a weekly blog ahead of the Easter Rising centenary commemorations. This week it has compiled a collection of rare photographs that were taken in the aftermath of the Rising.
Mayo Co Council urged to raise €1.5m to repair Croagh Patrick
Mayo County Council has been urged to raise €1.5m needed to repair one of its most visited attractions – Croagh Patrick. The famous 764m tall mountain is the site where St Patrick is said to have climbed in the 5th century AD and fasted for 40 days and nights. Today it is a popular pilgrimage… Continue reading Mayo Co Council urged to raise €1.5m to repair Croagh Patrick
10 year old boy Ireland's first recipient of 3D printed hand
A young Irish boy has become the first person in the country to receive an artificial hand created by 3D printer. Ten year old Josh McKenna from Co Laois was born with just a stump on his right arm because of a condition known as Amniotic Band Syndrome. However, now he is the proud owner… Continue reading 10 year old boy Ireland's first recipient of 3D printed hand
The Pogues launch new Irish whiskey brand
Celtic punk band the Pogues have launched their own brand of Irish whiskey. The band have teamed up with West Cork Distillers to produce the whiskey which will be simply called ‘The Pogues’.
Colin Farrell to be best-man at brother's gay wedding
True Detective star Colin Farrell insists he will be returning to Ireland in 2016 to be best-man at his brother’s gay marriage. Farrell’s brother is in a same-sex relationship and married his long-term partner in Canada in 2009. However, after Ireland voted ‘Yes’ in the same-sex marriage referendum, they also want to have a ceremony… Continue reading Colin Farrell to be best-man at brother's gay wedding
