An Irish best man stole the show at his brother’s wedding reception when he produced a ukulele and delivered his speech in the form of a song. Matt O’ Boyle had the wedding guests in stitches with his hilarious lyrics. Throughout the song, his brother Sean and his bride Caroline didn’t know what to expect… Continue reading Video – Irish best man’s hilarious song has guests in stitches
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Irish spending more on their wedding and honeymoon
Irish couples are spending an average of €24,000 on their weddings and honeymoons according to a recent survey. Mrs2Be.ie quizzed nearly two and a half thousand brides about their big day, and found that attitudes in Ireland are changing. The most important things to happy couples now are not the dress and the venue with… Continue reading Irish spending more on their wedding and honeymoon
English born soccer stars’ pride in playing for Ireland
A number of English born soccer players have discussed their decision to represent the Republic of Ireland at international level rather than their country of birth. Players such as Mark Lawrenson, John Aldridge, Mick McCarthy, Andy Townsend, Jason McAteer, Steven Reid, Chris Hughton, Gary Breen and Lee Carsley all came from Irish families who had… Continue reading English born soccer stars’ pride in playing for Ireland
Five things the Irish must do to beat Scotland
Ireland played out one of the worst football matches in living memory yesterday, in the 0-0 draw against old foes England. That sort of lacklustre performance certainly won’t do on Saturday, when Ireland have a much more important game against Scotland in the European Championship qualifiers. It is a must-win game for the Irish, if… Continue reading Five things the Irish must do to beat Scotland
Irish kids talk about their mammies
Moone Boy actress Deirdre O’Kane has quizzed Irish kids about their mammies and what they mean to them. The kids provided some adorable and hilarious insights into their relationships with their mammies.
Sacred altar stone taken from historic pilgrim site
An historic pilgrim altar has gone missing from an island church of Gougane Barra in Co Cork. Gardaí suspect the sacred stone has been stolen. The 1.2m stone is known to be at least 350 years old, and is one of the key attractions for pilgrims visiting the island. Gougane Barra is considered a sacred… Continue reading Sacred altar stone taken from historic pilgrim site
James Galway criticises Ian Paisley Sr over Northern Ireland killings
The world renowned flautist Sir James Galway has sparked controversy by saying that the late Rev Ian Paisley was “indirectly responsible” for killings in Northern Ireland. Mr Paisley died in 2014 at the age of 88. Sir James was originally from Belfast and was brought up as a Protestant and a Unionist. However, he said… Continue reading James Galway criticises Ian Paisley Sr over Northern Ireland killings
Young Irish ‘Bodhrán boys’ are an Internet hit
Three young lads have become an Internet sensation as a video of them playing the bodhrán and sean nós dancing has gone viral. The video of the ‘Bodhrán Boys’ features the three lads – Ryan Owens, Aaron Dorey and Ryan Sheridan – sitting in the kitchen ready to put on a show. They seem like… Continue reading Young Irish ‘Bodhrán boys’ are an Internet hit
Ireland split over €5m payout from FIFA
There has been a mixed reaction from the people of Ireland about the €5m FIFA payout over the Thierry Henry handball goal. Many are accusing the FAI of failing to fight for justice for the players and fans, and allowing themselves to be bought off. Others claim that the FAI did all it could from… Continue reading Ireland split over €5m payout from FIFA
Irish travel presenter ‘allergic to the sun’
Irish TV star Angela Scanlon has the job of many people’s dreams – but for her it is something of a nightmare. The presenter from Co Meath fronts the travel show ‘Getaways’ and is jetted off to some of the most exotic countries in the world.
