What was English King Henry VIII thinking when he married Anne Boleyn? There was nothing wrong with his first wife Catherine of Aragon. She would have given him a son eventually, then poor old Anne wouldn’t have been beheaded! There, I said it, and as of this week there is nothing anyone can do about… Continue reading Ireland revokes centuries worth of obsolete laws
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Sinn Féin demand Taoiseach block sale of Easter Rising site
Members of Sinn Féin are demanding Taoiseach Enda Kenny moves to block the auction of one of the key buildings from the 1916 Easter Rising. The buildings in question, 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, were one of the key strongholds held by the rebels. The decision to surrender was made by Pádraig Pearse in number 16.
Inflatable Irish pub feature on top US show
An inflatable Irish pub company will get a welcome boost of publicity next week, when it will feature on US chat show Today, watched by an average of five million people. Owners of the Paddy Wagon Pub are hopeful that the exposure will lead to a significant number of bookings.
Irish dance legend takes up painting with his feet
Michael Flatley is probably the most famous Irish dancer in the world and now he has announced his retirement from dancing he has found a new way to keep his skilful feet busy. We all know that Flatley is a very talented and creative man but we probably wouldn’t have predicted that he would take… Continue reading Irish dance legend takes up painting with his feet
Irish entrepreneur partners with US giant to take nutrition patches global
A young Irish entrepreneur could be on the way to fulfilling his dream after he agreed to partner with a major American firm. Gareth Sheridan created Nutriband patches while studying at Dublin Institute of Technology. They work in a similar way to nicotine patches with users wearing them on their body, but instead of receiving… Continue reading Irish entrepreneur partners with US giant to take nutrition patches global
Irish woman hopes to repay favour and return ring
An Irish woman is hoping that she can repay the people of Dublin after a remarkable chain of events saw her reunited with a cherished possession. The wedding ring of Suzanne D’Arcy’s late husband went missing after her son lost it on a night out.
GO HOME IRISH truck causes controversy and confusion
A truck with the message GO HOME IRISH plastered on the side has caused quite a stir in Toronto, where it has been driving around for the past couple of weeks.
Students learning Irish language with cover of Cheerleader
A group of young Irish students who add their own cultural twist to the decade’s biggest chart songs have done it again – this time with Cheerleader by OMI. The group – called Gaeilge – take a popular song and translate the lyrics into the Irish language.
Psycho killer at ‘Ukulele Tuesday’ in Dublin pub
Here is a video for anyone who enjoys a bit of Irish music in a modern setting, with an alt-rock twist. Even if you’re not someone who fits such a specific description, take a look anyway. We’re sure you will like what you see.
Emotional return as Irish emigrant introduces his parents to their first grandchild
An Irishman who spent a decade living in Australia had a big surprise for his parents when he came to visit, and created a heart-warming video in the process. John O’Regan met his fiancé Claire while he was living in Australia. When they had their first child, Niall, 11 weeks ago, they decided it was… Continue reading Emotional return as Irish emigrant introduces his parents to their first grandchild
