Category: Lifestyle

The Easter Rising centenary celebrations next year will be an ‘Irish only’ affair, with the government only inviting ambassadors based in Ireland. It is a decision that will put an end to the possibility of members of the British royal family attending the commemorations.

Robbie Keane’s son was told that his wish for a little brother or sister is going to come true, as Mummy has a baby in her tummy now, and his reaction is adorable.

A Colin Farrell lookalike has revealed that his startling resemblance to the Hollywood star has hindered his search for love. James Martin explained that although he might get plenty of female attention, all of his relationships have ended and he is “struggling to find a nice girl”.

Irish boxer Katie Taylor has hit back at sexist comments from a British fighter who said that a woman’s place was not in the ring but in the kitchen – and the bedroom! Taylor is considered one of Ireland’s best ever sports people and has several world and European titles to her name.

Some churchgoers in Sydney, Australia believe they may have witnessed a miracle as a painting of the Virgin Mary appears to pray with the congregation. The painting of Mary carrying Jesus is a feature of Saint Charbel’s Church and hangs above the altar. Two parishioners have noticed that Mary’s lips often seem to move during… Continue reading Does a painting of Mary recite the Lord’s Prayer?

The Irish Health Service has appealed to its emigrant nurses to return home and is offering a relocation package of up to €1,500 to make the move more attractive.

Children should not be allowed to attend weddings according to a top Irish wedding planner. Tara Fay is a highly experienced events and wedding planner. Last year she was the creative force behind the stunning wedding of Irish glamour model and former Miss World Rosanna Davison. So if anyone knows about weddings, it’s Tara Fay.

In the past few months, there have been several musical wedding speeches from Irish best men, and one bridesmaid, that have entertained the guests and become online sensations. Just when we thought the standard of best man speech songs couldn’t get any better, up stepped Galway best man Andrew Neylon to perform a delightful medley… Continue reading Here we go again – these best man songs just keep getting better!

The famous cottage that featured in the classic Irish movie The Quiet Man is to be preserved after Galway Council added it to the official Record of Protected Structures. The decision comes after months of campaigning and a petition that gathered thousands of online signatures to save the building.

Irish soccer international James McClean has set the internet alight this week, after he turned his back on the English flag and refused to join in the national anthem before a friendly match. McClean, who plays for English club West Brom, was in America on a pre-season tour with his team.