Stars of the hit TV series Game of Thrones have spoken about the natural beauty of Northern Ireland. Many of the scenes of the HBO fantasy drama are filmed in Belfast and in areas near the coast of Co Antrim.
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Sinn Féin in surprise new move for Irish unity
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has revealed his party intends to call for a referendum on Irish unity. He didn’t say when the call would be made, but it is expected that it will take place next year, as a mark of the centenary of the Easter Rising rebellion in Dublin. Adams argued that the… Continue reading Sinn Féin in surprise new move for Irish unity
O’Carroll reveals Mrs Brown saved him from bankruptcy
Comedy star Brendan O’Carroll has revealed that his foul-mouthed Irish Mammy character Mrs Brown saved him from bankruptcy. O’Carroll was the subject of an interesting interview by Australian television programme Sunday Night. He opens up about his past in the moving documentary. O’Carroll spoke about his mother and his admiration for her, raising eleven children… Continue reading O’Carroll reveals Mrs Brown saved him from bankruptcy
The hot cross bun – origins and superstitions
The hot cross bun has been associated with Good Friday for centuries – for many people the cross is a religious symbol to remind Christians of Jesus’ death. This is certainly what the cross means to millions across the world today, but there are actually many myths and legends about the buns. The origins are… Continue reading The hot cross bun – origins and superstitions
Photographer captures stunning pictures of Northern Lights
A photographer has achieved his dream and captured the incredible Northern Lights on film. Noel Keating of Co Donegal endured night after night of freezing wind and rain on the cliffs of Slieve League, determined to witness and record the natural phenomenon.
Investigators find ‘spooky’ goings on at Ireland’s most haunted house
Loftus Hall on the Hook Peninsula, Wexford has been named ‘Ireland’s most haunted house’ by a group of paranormal investigators, Irish Ghost Hunters (IGH). IGH carried out a number of investigations earlier this month. They claim to have experienced ‘major temperature drops’ and electromagnetic field spikes.
Shep the Drone – farmer herds sheep by remote control
Could the loveable sheepdog soon be the latest victims of advancing technology? A video from a Co Carlow farmer has shown his sheep being herded from one field to another through a narrow gate, but with no dog in sight. That is because the job was being done by a drone with a camera installed… Continue reading Shep the Drone – farmer herds sheep by remote control
5 books for tracing your Irish ancestors
Niall Cullen, Findmypast Discovering your Irish family history has been made more accessible and affordable than ever over the past decade, with millions of Irish records now available online. However, if you are a traditionalist who still likes to use a book for research, here’s a list of 5 titles that will come in very… Continue reading 5 books for tracing your Irish ancestors
Co Antrim Castle on sale for €1m
Take a look around the stunning castle in Co Antrim that was once owned by Unionist MP Ronald McNeill. McNeill is famous for having ‘thrown the book’ at Winston Churchill in 1912. He was said to be unhappy at the attitude of the future British Prime Minister during a Home Rule debate and so threw… Continue reading Co Antrim Castle on sale for €1m
Emigrants could find it ‘harder to return to Ireland than it was to leave’
Thousands of people have left Ireland over the last six years as the recession hit the country hard. The government is now actively encouraging Irish citizens to return home and many are thinking that now may be the right time to do so. However, it might not be as easy as they think.
