The general perception of Irish people is that they love a few pints and are not the type to turn down a drink. However, according to statistics released by the World Health Organisation, the Irish are not among the top drinkers in the world. In fact, they are not even inside the top 20 countries.… Continue reading Irish big drinkers? Yes, but not the worst out there!
Category: Lifestyle
Psychology student reveals the true damage of “red hair bullying”
An Irish university student has carried out a survey showing the potential psychological damage that can be caused by the bullying of ginger haired people. Kevin O’Regan, a redhead himself, is studying psychology at Cork University. He decided to carry out the survey of 1,742 people from 20 different countries after he attended the Red… Continue reading Psychology student reveals the true damage of “red hair bullying”
Doctor of Chocolate role up for grabs
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that will tickle the taste buds of chocolate lovers across the world. Cambridge University have announced that they are looking for sweet toothed expert to help them with their research. The lucky applicant will be known as a Doctor of Chocolate.
Prince Harry invited to Irish Red Head Convention
Prince Harry has been invited to attend the Irish Red Head Convention in Cork this weekend. The British royal, fourth in line to the throne, is one of the world’s most famous gingers. He was recently voted the sexiest red headed man in the world by the British Heart Foundation. Now, the organisers of the… Continue reading Prince Harry invited to Irish Red Head Convention
Maureen O’Hara speaks about her life and loves
Irish acting legend Maureen O’Hara has revealed that the historical figure she most identifies with is St Patrick. However, she said that if she could choose what to come back as in a new life it would be: “Myself. I’ve had such a great life that I’d come back and do it all over again… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara speaks about her life and loves
Top Irish holiday destinations – as voted by the Irish
Ireland has millions of visits from overseas guests every year. So many in fact that the number of tourists is greater than the population of the country. Most head to the famous cities of Dublin, Belfast and Cork. However they may be missing a trick. A new survey by myhome.ie asked Irish people to name… Continue reading Top Irish holiday destinations – as voted by the Irish
Is Spiderman fighting crime in Dublin?
A video of Spiderman fighting another man in Dublin has been posted onto YouTube and is attracting huge media attention. The video shows a man dressed as the comic book super hero wrestling and restraining his opponent on Dublin’s St Anne’s Street. Spiderman is a regular street performer and busker in Dublin city centre, but… Continue reading Is Spiderman fighting crime in Dublin?
Record number of tourists flocking back to Ireland
Holidaymakers are rediscovering their passion for Ireland with visitor numbers at their highest since the start of the global recession in 2008. The number of tourists visiting Ireland from overseas rose by 10.3%, compared with 2013. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that nearly 3.5 million people visited Ireland from overseas from January… Continue reading Record number of tourists flocking back to Ireland
Michael Flatley explains why he wears a tuxedo for dinner with his wife
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has revealed he and his wife share a romantic dinner every Friday evening, and he dresses up for the occasion in a tuxedo. The dance legend was speaking to Hello magazine when he revealed the quirky ritual: “Niamh and I will have dinner in the formal dining room every Friday night… Continue reading Michael Flatley explains why he wears a tuxedo for dinner with his wife
Sports star wants reunion with Irish girl he met half a century ago
A former rugby player from England is desperately seeking a reunion with the “very nice girl” he met in Ireland more than half a century ago. Michael Freer, 79, was in Dublin in 1958 for a match at Lansdowne Road against Bective Rangers. At the after match party met an attractive Irish girl and chatted… Continue reading Sports star wants reunion with Irish girl he met half a century ago
