A young Irish couple have been hailed as heroes after they saved the life of an Indian tourist who was washed into the sea by a giant wave. Apu Gupta was knocked off her feet and into the sea when she was trying to film a unique wormhole on Inis Mor, an island off the… Continue reading Terrifying video as woman knocked off cliff by giant wave
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€47m makeover completed on Quiet Man castle
The Irish castle where many actors from Hollywood classic The Quiet Man stayed during filming has undergone a €47m makeover and is set to be re-opened by the Taoiseach this week. Ashford Castle is a stunning hotel in Cong, Co Mayo. It was first built in the 13th century and is steeped in Irish history.… Continue reading €47m makeover completed on Quiet Man castle
Tourism initiative to promote ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’
The Irish tourist board have released a dramatic video to draw attention to Ireland’s ‘Ancient East’. The video mixes magic and myths with the real history of the area to highlight the vast cultural heritage of the East of the country.
Irish feel ‘less attractive’ than people from other countries
Irish people feel less attractive than people from other nations because of their natural pale skin tone, according to a survey carried out by Thérapie Clinics. The natural Irish complexion tends to be more pale and freckled compared to people from hotter countries, but does that make them any less attractive? There has been a… Continue reading Irish feel ‘less attractive’ than people from other countries
What do Irish kids think about Irish weather?
In Ireland there is one thing you can be sure of where the weather is concerned – if the forecasters say the sun will come out, chances are it will rain all week. You would think that in this age of technological brilliance, we should be able to predict with some accuracy what sort of… Continue reading What do Irish kids think about Irish weather?
Irish people try different American accents
The Irish have sometimes been known to poke a bit of fun at people from overseas who try – and fail miserably – to pull off a convincing Irish accent. This is particularly true when a Hollywood star is put in an Irish role and is unable to use his or her acting skills to… Continue reading Irish people try different American accents
Irish people also struggle to pronounce traditional Irish names
Over the last month or so there has been plenty of publicity about the fact that is if difficult for non-Irish people to pronounce Irish names. There have even been several funny videos of people from other countries giving it a go – we’ve published some ourselves. Check out Americans pronounce Irish names and also… Continue reading Irish people also struggle to pronounce traditional Irish names
Irish children try singing the American National Anthem
A video of Irish children attempting to sing the American national anthem has hit the mainstream media in Ireland. The video from YouthTuber shows the children answering questions about the famous anthem before being asked to sing it.
‘A Very Irish Film’ – brilliant spoof movie trailer
Comedy team Foil Arms and Hog have created a hilarious spoof film trailer for ‘A Very Irish Film’. The Dublin trio posted the video on YouTube yesterday and it is already attracting the attention of comedy fans. It features clichés of ‘every Irish film ever’ such as “lots of name screaming” and “lots of unnecessary… Continue reading ‘A Very Irish Film’ – brilliant spoof movie trailer
Woman loses 112lbs thanks to cleaning job in gym
An Irish woman lost a massive 112lbs after being inspired by the ‘fit and healthy atmosphere’ at the gym where she worked. Jade Delaney tipped the scales at more than 20 stone when she joined the cleaning staff of Fit Studios in Fairview, Dublin. The 21-year-old admits that being surrounded by super-toned bodies all day… Continue reading Woman loses 112lbs thanks to cleaning job in gym
