A Cork man has produced a stunning video of a birds-eye view of part of the Wild Atlantic Way using his drone camera. Raymond Fogarty has got fantastic shots that show the beauty and magnificence of the Irish coastline from the sky that would normally only be available from a helicopter or plane.
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Irish Senator describes Easter Rising rebels as ‘traitors’
Irish Senator David Norris has sparked fury in Ireland by saying that the Easter Rising rebels were ‘traitors to their own cause’. He made the controversial comments in a speech to mark the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the Home Rule bill. He referred to the poem Easter 1916 by WB Yeats. He… Continue reading Irish Senator describes Easter Rising rebels as ‘traitors’
Could Ireland start running out of priests?
The number of men in Ireland who have taken the first step to becoming a priest has dropped to just 14 in the last year, according to a survey by The Irish Catholic. That is far fewer than the 57 in England and Wales, even though Ireland has a higher Catholic population. There are 4… Continue reading Could Ireland start running out of priests?
Create a family tree as a legacy to pass on to the next generation
By Niall Cullen, Findmypast Family trees are a great way to keep tabs on the ancestors you’ve already traced, hold all your family’s past in one place and get the younger generations in your family interested in their roots. You can be pretty sure that your ancestors hundreds of years ago knew nothing about family… Continue reading Create a family tree as a legacy to pass on to the next generation
Neeson and Bono working on movie script
Liam Neeson has revealed that he is writing a movie script with U2 star Bono. Neeson and Bono are two of Ireland’s most famous sons and have been good friends for a number of years. Neeson has previously stated that Bono had been a great support to him and his sons after his wife passed… Continue reading Neeson and Bono working on movie script
Documentary series on Irish children 'sold into adoption'
A documentary series produced by the BBC looks into the lives of some Irish children who were ‘sold’ to American couples by the Catholic Church in the 1950s and 60s. The documentary, called Ireland’s Lost Babies, is by Philomena author Martin Sixsmith. Sixsmith meets people who were adopted by American parents in the 1950s and… Continue reading Documentary series on Irish children 'sold into adoption'
Geldof faces backlash for Scottish independence speech
Bob Geldof has drawn fierce criticism for getting himself involved in the debate over the Scottish independence referendum. The Dublin-born musician spoke at a rally at Trafalgar Square in London yesterday, urging Scots not to break from the union with Britain. He said: “I’d just like to tell everybody in Scotland we’re all f****** fed… Continue reading Geldof faces backlash for Scottish independence speech
New Guinness ad takes us into the famous brewery
The new Guinness advert, that takes us on a mini tour of the brewery, made its first appearance on Irish and British television screens yesterday. The advert is the first in a new series called ‘In Pursuit of More’. The series gives a behind the scenes look at the brewery, showing us how the stout… Continue reading New Guinness ad takes us into the famous brewery
Former President urged to name and shame Catholic cleric
Mary McAleese has been called on to name and shame the Catholic cleric who laughed when she suggested he should ‘tell the people of God’ about sexual abuse within the church. The former Irish President recently revealed that she had a showdown with a senior Catholic official. She said that she told him to be… Continue reading Former President urged to name and shame Catholic cleric
Friendship with Britain ‘must not stop Easter Rising celebration’
A leading Irish historian has expressed concern that Ireland’s current friendship with Britain may curtail the centenary celebrations of the Easter Rising. There has been an increased concern by some groups in Ireland that the memories of the men and women who fought for their country nearly a hundred years ago, will not be properly… Continue reading Friendship with Britain ‘must not stop Easter Rising celebration’