An Irish dancer made the judges’ jaws drop on BBC talent show The Greatest Dancer when he switched from a traditional Irish dance routine to some Beyoncé-esque struts across the dancefloor. The sudden change in dancing style stunned everyone in the room and earned Jake O’Shea a safe passage through to the next round of… Continue reading Irish dancer stuns talent show with switch-up to Beyoncé moves
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Daniel O’Donnell sings Danny Boy with 99-year-old fan
A 99-year-old woman was given an unexpected moment in the spotlight at a 2019 Daniel O’Donnell concert, when the singer walked down into the audience and performed a duet with her. Kitty Cosgrave had travelled to the Wexford Opera House to watch the legendary Irish singer perform.
Free online course – get in touch with your roots by learning the Irish language
An online university is offering a free course which is a must for anyone who has ever thought about learning the Irish language. The course – from Future Learn – is called ‘Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture’.
Frequently asked questions about gaining Irish citizenship
Tens of millions of people across the world have Irish heritage and many of them actually qualify for Irish citizenship – even if they have never set foot in Ireland. Many people like to exercise this right in order to feel more closely linked to their heritage.
Irish islands for sale for the price of a house
Buying an Irish Ireland could be a lot cheaper than might you think. They were put up for sale in 2018 for prices equivalent to a small house and a more luxurious property. Admittedly, there was quite a lot of work to do for any potential owners who wanted to live there!
Inspiring video from Irish dance stars Fusion Fighters and special needs students
Irish dance stars Fusion Fighters teamed up with American non-profit dance group Miracles in Motion to help teach special needs children to dance. It was part of Fusion Fighters’ ‘Create Not Hate’ campaign, which started in early 2017.
What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?
If you could go back in time and give your 16-year-old self one piece of advice what would it be? Riyadh Khalaf of Spin 1038 has produced a video in which the elderly people of Ireland share their nuggets of wisdom picked up over the course of their lifetime.
Comedy star Lee Mack discovers fascinating and heart-breaking Irish heritage
British comedy star Lee Mack discovered he has a fascinating and heart-breaking Irish family heritage when he appeared on the BBC series Who Do You Think You are? in 2018. Who Do You Think You are? is a series that helps famous people trace their ancestry and often uncovers fascinating stories that would have otherwise… Continue reading Comedy star Lee Mack discovers fascinating and heart-breaking Irish heritage
Irish Granny gives granddaughter advice on her love life
An Irish granny has become an online star after a 2016 video was posted of her offering advice to her granddaughter with regards to her love life. Eileen, aged 94 from County Mayo, faced the camera and said: “Well Katie, cheer up, you’ll find a big man one day and you won’t know what to… Continue reading Irish Granny gives granddaughter advice on her love life
Brendan O’Carroll talks about heartache at losing his first child
Comedy legend Brendan O’Carroll has spoken about the pain of losing his first son and admitted it has left a hole in his life that will never be filled. The Mrs Brown’s Boys writer was speaking on the Tommy Tiernan Show and opened about the heartache he has faced throughout his life.
