Category: Lifestyle

Kylemore Abbey has partnered with a top American university to create a spiritual centre where educational and cultural activities can take place. The castle was chosen by the university Notre Dame as the perfect site to create a spiritual centre with the Benedictine community. Kylemore Abbey, in Co Galway, was built by Irish politician Mitchell… Continue reading Irish castle partners with US university

There was an increase in the number of Irish emigrants applying for permanent residency in Australia last year, according to the latest figures. The news may come as a blow to the Irish government who this week predicted that emigrants will start to return to Ireland at a greater rate within the next two years.

Irish comedy actor Chris O’Dowd has revealed that he enjoys a joke in his personal life as well as his professional one, and that he is willing to wait a long time for a joke to reach its punchline. The Bridesmaids star is putting the time and effort in now for a practical joke on… Continue reading Chris O’Dowd’s cruel joke on his son

Ireland is well on its way to becoming the most obese nation in Europe if serious measures aren’t put in place according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). By the year 2030, it is estimated that roughly half the Irish population will be classed as clinically obese.

If you could ask one question to one person and know that they had to answer truthfully, what would it be? In a new video, a film-maker went out onto the streets of Dublin to find out who Irish people would like to question and what they would ask.

A campaign poster encouraging Irish citizens to vote no in the same-sex marriage referendum has created a storm on social media with some of the world’s top comedians getting involved. The poster shows a baby being kissed on either cheek by its mother and father, and is accompanied by a headline reading: “Children deserve a… Continue reading 'Vote No' poster appalls couple who think 'Yes!'

The Irish government is expecting emigrants to return to Ireland soon as the economy continues to recover. The improved economy means that people who left the country in order to work will be more likely to find a job when they get home to Ireland.

Cures to deadly diseases such as cancer and AIDS could be found lurking in the waters off Irish coastlines, according to research being carried out by scientists at NUI Galway. Specific species of sea sponges that are found in Irish waters are believed to contain toxins that can be used to combat cancer cells and… Continue reading Irish sponges could hold key to cancer cure

As we know an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what if you like your apple pre-sliced but are fed up of preparing it in the morning only to find it has gone brown by the time you are ready for your mid-morning snack?

Move over Rory McIlroy, step down Brian O’Driscoll, clear the path Robbie Keane, Ireland has a new superstar on the way. Adam Wynne! Remember the name because this young fellow could one day be standing at the top of his sport.