One of Ireland’s most iconic sites has been named on the shortlist for the prestigious Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction World Travel Award. Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse is one of the seven finalists in with a chance of scooping the big prize, alongside other iconic sites including Buckingham Palace and the Roman Colosseum.
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Video tour – man builds ultimate Irish pub in basement of family home
Many men dream about having their own personal space in their lives, as an escape from the hassles of life, and a bit of peace from the wife and kids, a place to call his own. Well one Ohio man has created the ultimate male sanctuary, something that will fill every man with both envy… Continue reading Video tour – man builds ultimate Irish pub in basement of family home
New York University announces Easter Rising centenary plans
New York University has announced its programme to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Easter Rising. The announcement was made by Glucksman Ireland House, which is the centre for Irish and Irish-American Studies at New York University.
Cutest baby copies uncle's Irish dance moves
Jack Connolly – remember the name! This little cutie is surely destined to be an Irish dancing star of the future. Despite being only one year old and not yet able to walk, little Jack is already showing he has got the skills to rival Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley.
Experts want 'shark park' on Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland’s growing tourism industry could soon be boosted further by the unlikely attraction of a ‘shark park’. The west coast of Ireland is amongst the top places in the world to see basking sharks in the wild. The incredible creatures regularly populate the waters off the coasts of Counties Mayo, Galway, Clare and Kerry and… Continue reading Experts want 'shark park' on Wild Atlantic Way
Heart-warming marriage proposal at wedding reception
As everybody knows, a wedding is a day for all eyes to be on the bride. It is bad form for anybody to upstage her, even the groom! However, there are sometimes exceptions to the rule. For example, if the bride wants to use her limelight to give her friend a moment she will never… Continue reading Heart-warming marriage proposal at wedding reception
Co Dublin ‘Bishop’s palace’ on sale for €3.9m
A ‘bishop’s palace’ in Kilternan, Co Dublin has been put up for sale for €3.9m. Bishop’s Vale House was only built in 1999, but it was so painstakingly researched by architect and designer Rhona Roe that it looks like it could have been built 200 years earlier.
Irish women turned off by men who can’t light barbecue
Any Irishmen looking for love this summer would be well advised to make sure their barbecue skills are up to scratch. If not, they could be facing some lonely nights as a recent survey has revealed that a complete white wash of 100% of Irish women think less of a man who can’t light a… Continue reading Irish women turned off by men who can’t light barbecue
Rebellious Waterford public organise ‘swearing party in the park’
They say that in politics it is important to know how to pick your battles. There is often little point in sticking your neck out for a minor policy that will have virtually no chance of success but the stench of defeat could follow you around and make you look weak.
Star Wars Blasphemy – students wear priest’s robes and play fight in church
It’s not so long ago that priests and the church in Ireland inspired the utmost respect…some would even say fear. Many people in their fifties and sixties…and some much younger…will recall how even a simple question from a priest could send a pang of terror through their stomachs and leave them tongue-tied with embarrassment.
