TripAdvisor has announced the top ten places to visit in Ireland for 2015, according to the annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. There is a new number one destination in Ireland as Dublin has fallen to second place.
Category: Lifestyle
Historic manuscript returns to Dublin after 400 years
A historic manuscript from the 14th century has been acquired by Trinity College Dublin and has now been returned to Ireland. The medieval text was produced at St Mary’s Abbey in Dublin and contains a vast array of historical records from Ireland prior to the 14th century. St Mary’s Abbey was a regular meeting place… Continue reading Historic manuscript returns to Dublin after 400 years
Pop up Irish pub attracts interest across the world
An Irish businesswoman who quit her job to open a pop up Irish pub business has been inundated with requests from across the world. Caitriona Mulhern spent years working in the drinks industry before deciding to go it alone so she could spend more time with her family. She created the business called Pop Up… Continue reading Pop up Irish pub attracts interest across the world
Tech firm develop software to tackle cyberbullying
An Irish technology firm has developed a piece of software to try to protect children from cyberbullying and online abuse. The programme, called ParIntel, detects when online bullying is taking place, and alerts a nominated third party such as a parent or older sibling of the victim. In the past decade, the problem of online… Continue reading Tech firm develop software to tackle cyberbullying
Free online Irish history course from Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin are offering free online courses on Irish history covering the vastly important years of 1912-1923. Some of the most significant events in Irish history took place during those years, such as the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Ireland’s men and women make rugby history
It was a weekend to celebrate for Irish rugby fans as both the men’s and women’s teams put on superb displays to win their respective tournaments – and both made history in the process. Both teams had to reach difficult targets that their rivals had set with excellent displays of their own – and both… Continue reading Ireland’s men and women make rugby history
Hilarious video – Irish teenager’s confused parents ask him about his date
A new video from the Martin’s Life series shows more great observations of relationships between teenagers and their parents. In this instalment, Martin is about to leave the house to go into Cork for a date with a girl he has met online.
Irish nun on the road to sainthood after Pope’s declaration
A 19th century Irish nun has been put on the path to sainthood by Pope Francis. Mother Mary Aikenhead dedicated herself to helping ‘the suffering poor’ and established the Religious Sisters of Charity, which opened its first convent in Dublin in 1815.
Will Ferrell warns of the dangers of snakes in hilarious TV interview
US comedy actor Will Ferrell had the audience in stitches as he put his own spin on the classic Irish song Danny Boy during an appearance on the David Letterman Show. Ferrell appeared on the stage dressed in a stereotypical green leprechaun outfit as he told the host what St Patrick’s Day meant to him.
The world’s landmarks are bathed in green for St Patrick’s Day
As the old saying goes ‘everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day’ and these photos from around the world in 2015 would seem to suggest there is some truth in that. Some of the most famous landmarks on the planet have been bathed in green to celebrate Ireland’s national day.
