Crosshaven, Co Cork is bracing itself for the annual redhead convention that is set to take place from 19-21 August. When the convention began in 2010, it was intended as a tongue in cheek convention to raise a bit of a laugh. However, due to the success of the event and subsequent annual conventions, the… Continue reading Annual redhead convention heading to Cork
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Moving Guinness advert pays tribute to US soldiers
Guinness have created an emotive advert that pays tribute to America’s troops. The advert features a bar owner placing a pint of Guinness on an empty table. The pint and the table are left alone by the other customers until the day their friend returns.
Terminally ill father films boxing video for baby daughter
An Irish father who was diagnosed with terminal cancer has made an emotional and inspiring video for his baby daughter to watch many years from now. Darren Mullery, from Tralee, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while his wife was pregnant with his daughter. The cancer was at an advanced stage and there was little the… Continue reading Terminally ill father films boxing video for baby daughter
Daredevil cliff divers leap into ‘Serpent’s Lair’
The Aran Islands played host to thrill seeking divers from all around the world this weekend as the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series came to Ireland. The divers needed nerves of steel as they leapt from a 90ft cliff on the shores of Inis Mór, into the naturally formed pool below, known as Serpent’s… Continue reading Daredevil cliff divers leap into ‘Serpent’s Lair’
Son ‘swims’ home from Australia to his mother’s delight
An Irishman living in Australia gave his mother an almighty shock when he clambered out of the ocean to give her a hug. Nicola Nolan took her mother to the beachside in Ireland and ordered her to watch a video on her laptop. The video showed Nicola’s brother Stephen in Australia. Stephen tells his mother… Continue reading Son ‘swims’ home from Australia to his mother’s delight
Bagful of spuds need peeling? There is a faster way…
Potatoes are a staple part of millions of people’s diets around the world. They’re relatively cheap and the fact that they go with any meal and can be cooked in numerous different ways makes them a great source of carbs. One downside to the spud though, is the time-consuming preparation that needs to be gone… Continue reading Bagful of spuds need peeling? There is a faster way…
Irish stars out in force for Mrs Brown’s Boys premiere
Irish celebrities were out in force last night as they headed to the Savoy cinema, Dublin for the premiere of the long awaited Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie. The stars in attendance were singer Brian Kennedy, TV star Katherine Lynch, soccer legends Shay Given and Ronnie Whelan boxers Bernard Dunne and Olympic gold medal winner Katie… Continue reading Irish stars out in force for Mrs Brown’s Boys premiere
Millionaires who won’t leave their wealth to their kids
An increasing number of multi-millionaires are deciding that they will not leave their money to their children. Aside from leaving the money to worthy causes, the main reason is that they are worried that having such great sums of money will do more harm than good. They believe it will take away their children’s drive… Continue reading Millionaires who won’t leave their wealth to their kids
Ireland is statistically the ‘best country in the world’
Ireland has been named as the best country in the world in the very first ‘Good Country Index’ (GCI), it was announced this week. The GCI looks at 35 different criteria in seven categories to decide what contribution each country has made to humanity and the planet. Some of the criteria included contributions to science… Continue reading Ireland is statistically the ‘best country in the world’
Shock video shames speeding drivers over child deaths
A shocking video warning drivers of the consequences of speeding has split public opinion. It informs the viewer that speeders in Northern Ireland have killed a ‘class full of children’ since the year 2000, and signs off with the line: “Shame on you!”
