Ireland wants to attract people of Irish descent back home to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Easter Rising. The centenary of the Rising will take place in 2016 and tourism bosses are keen to mark the occasion by welcoming back as many Irish ex-pats as possible.
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Animal expert demands new laws after visit to spider house of horrors
100 deadly spiders including tarantulas and black widows were found in an abandoned home in County Carlow. The frightening discovery was the latest in a string of incidents involving dangerous exotic animals being found in Ireland. Kevin Cunningham, who runs the National Exotic Animal Sanctuary in County Meath, was contacted and asked to assess the… Continue reading Animal expert demands new laws after visit to spider house of horrors
Mary McAleese recounts showdown with Church over child abuse
Former Irish President Mary McAleese has spoken about the day the Irish State faced down the Catholic Church over the issue of child abuse. Sex scandals rocked the Church in Ireland during the 1980s and 90s. Senior Catholic figures faced mounting criticism for the way the Church dealt with the issue, and were often accused… Continue reading Mary McAleese recounts showdown with Church over child abuse
Young Irish people tell us: “Why won’t you come home?”
Young Irish people who are now living overseas have been asked by the government: “Why won’t you come back?” The National Youth Council wants the first-hand accounts from thousands of young Irish people who have left their homeland in recent years. It is part of a fact-finding mission for the project ‘Home is Where the… Continue reading Young Irish people tell us: “Why won’t you come home?”
If Ireland Didn’t Exist – trailer for disaster movie spoof
A group of Irish YouTubers have filmed a trailer for a spoof disaster movie – If Ireland Didn’t Exist. The comedy group from Wexford, called Plae Pen, created the horror story and shot a short video trailer to post online. It shows a young couple, Sean and Gráinne, enjoying an idyllic Irish evening. Gráinne is… Continue reading If Ireland Didn’t Exist – trailer for disaster movie spoof
What next for Ireland’s new world champion?
Congratulations to Carl Frampton from all of us at Ireland Calling. The Belfast boxer, nicknamed ‘the Jackal’, kicked off a great weekend for Irish sport by beating Spanish star Kiko Martinez to become IBF super bantamweight champion of the world. It was Frampton’s first attempt at a world title, which can be a daunting enough… Continue reading What next for Ireland’s new world champion?
Irish star back for new series of Downton Abbey
The smash British period drama Downton Abbey will be back in two weeks’ time, and ITV have given a taste of what’s to come in a video trailer. The producers have released the video on YouTube and Vimeo so avid fans can get a sneak preview at the much anticipated fifth series. The show is… Continue reading Irish star back for new series of Downton Abbey
Exhibition celebrating Co Kerry’s beauty
A new photography exhibition featuring many breathtaking images from a variety of photographers is heading to Kerry next week. The Kerry Landscapes Photography Exhibition will take place on Sunday 14th September and will be held at the Fels Point Hotel Tralee. Kerry is one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland and photographers from all… Continue reading Exhibition celebrating Co Kerry’s beauty
Geldof warns Scotland over independence
Music legend Bob Geldof has urged the Scots to reject independence from Britain, warning: “Nationalism is a dangerous political animal!” Scotland will hold a referendum in less than two weeks, to decide whether or not they remain a part of Britain or go it alone as an independent state. Of course Ireland was also under… Continue reading Geldof warns Scotland over independence
Budget Irish war film catches Hollywood giant’s eye
Two film-makers in Ireland have overcome the odds to produce a movie about the plight of two sisters during the Irish War of Independence. The film has received glowing reviews by critics and is attracting the interest of Hollywood giants Disney and Sony with a view for a release in America.
