Why Liam Neeson has changed his mind about returning to Ireland Irish actor Liam Neeson says he has changed his mind about returning home to Ireland because he’s disgusted by the actions of the government in trying to charge people for water.
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Riverdance star’s video shows Irish dancing is cool and manly
Male Irish dancers are just as skilled, powerful and masculine as any of the world’s top sport stars. That is the message from Riverdance superstar James Greenan, who has produced a brilliant Facebook video to showcase the talents of the world’s top male dancers.
Ireland biggest spenders over Christmas period
The Irish spend more than any other nation does on Christmas presents according to a recent survey. The average spend on Christmas in Ireland is a whopping €955 ($1,184) per person, higher than any other of the 12 countries surveyed.
What Ireland and the world searched on Google in 2014
Google has released its lists of the most searched terms in Ireland in 2014, and what the rest of the world were searching for too. It seems that the Irish were most keen to learn about the World Cup, Kim Kardashian, Frozen, and shifting – an Irish term for kissing or even more.
Irish woman surprised by family at Dublin Airport… and she has a surprise of her own
Airports in Ireland are emotional places at this time of the year with thousands of emigrants returning home to spend the festive season with their loved ones. Carmel O’Connor was one of the Irish people flying in this week, and she was given an extra-special welcome at Dublin Airport.
Irish now celebrate Christmas up to six times as family dynamics change
Irish families will attend up to six different Christmas celebrations this year, as they make trips to across the country to visit their various family members. Gone are the days of one big happy family sitting down at the same table to celebrate Christmas together. The evolving family dynamic in Ireland, and the rest of… Continue reading Irish now celebrate Christmas up to six times as family dynamics change
Do you know anyone in this historic Irish photograph?
Historians are appealing for people to come forward if they know the identity of any of the mourners in a photograph taken at the funeral of Irish republican Jeremiah O’Donovan. The historic photograph has been published on glasnevintrust.ie, and shows dozens of people stood around the graveside of O’Donovan Rossa. This was the scene of… Continue reading Do you know anyone in this historic Irish photograph?
Irish school rocks YouTube with translated pop songs
The language school that teaches its students to speak Irish by translating pop songs and singing them is going form strength to strength. Ireland Calling first brought Coláiste Lurgan and their teaching methods to your attention in the summer after they blazed their way through the internet with their brilliant music videos.
Sinéad O’Connor calls on Sinn Féin leaders to step down
Outspoken Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has joined Sinn Féin and wasted no time in making her presence known. On the day she joined the political party, she compared it to the Catholic Church under Pope Benedict XVI and called for the leaders to step down and make way for the new generation. The star has always… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor calls on Sinn Féin leaders to step down
Record companies competed for Singing Priest’s signature
Singing Priest Father Ray Kelly has revealed that he was the subject of a bidding war this summer after he became a YouTube sensation when singing at a couple’s wedding. After choosing his preferred record company, Father Kelly got into the studio and recorded an album which is available now. The album, titled ‘Where I… Continue reading Record companies competed for Singing Priest’s signature
