Brave joker Buachaill risked the wrath of several Irish residents, as he went door-to-door around Dublin to ‘promote’ the water tax. The prankster was secretly filming the reactions of the Irish public, as he posed as a Fine Gael politician, and boasted how he was on the committee that introduced the rise in water tax,… Continue reading Hilarious video as fake politician winds up voters
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Irish public want British Royal at Easter Rising commemorations
A poll has shown that the Irish public would like to see a member of the British Royal family at the Easter Rising commemorations in 2016. There are less than two years to go before the 100 year anniversary of the Easter Rising and the Irish Government has floated the idea of inviting a British… Continue reading Irish public want British Royal at Easter Rising commemorations
Donald Trump ‘rants at Irish presenter over hair question’
Irish radio presenter Sean O’Rourke found himself on the wrong end of an angry tirade from Donald Trump, according to onlookers. O’Rourke had been asking the American business tycoon awkward questions about his hair and famous quiff. It wasn’t what Trump had in mind when he agreed to an interview. He was in Ireland to… Continue reading Donald Trump ‘rants at Irish presenter over hair question’
Peter O’Toole’s ashes to be buried ‘where his roots lie’
The ashes of acting legend Peter O’Toole are to be buried in Galway, overlooking the sea on the West Coast of Ireland. It was O’Toole’s wish that his final resting place would be in the idyllic spot, near the home of his daughter Kate O’Toole. O’Toole as a close friend of Irish President Michael D… Continue reading Peter O’Toole’s ashes to be buried ‘where his roots lie’
‘Framed’ Oliver Cromwell was honourable, says Irish historian
A new book that suggests that Oliver Cromwell was framed and was never as violent and destructive as generally thought is likely to cause a stir among Irish scholars and the general public. Cromwell’s invasion of Ireland in 1649 led to the massacre of thousands of Irish civilians. However, amateur Irish historian, Tom Reilly, believes… Continue reading ‘Framed’ Oliver Cromwell was honourable, says Irish historian
Trump to pay Irish staff €50 for a 40-hour week
American billionaire Donald Trump has come under criticism for his plans to pay staff at his five star hotel and golf course just €50 pay for a 40-hour week. The business tycoon is funding a multi-million euro upgrade on the Co Clare course, which has been battered in recent years by extreme weather. The resort… Continue reading Trump to pay Irish staff €50 for a 40-hour week
Letters written by Jackie Kennedy describe her 'fairytale visit' to Ireland
The unearthed letters written by Jackie Kennedy have revealed she had a deep affection for Ireland. The letters discovered recently, were sent to her long-time friend, Irish priest Father Leonard. In them, Mrs Kennedy describes her love for Ireland and also her experiences of being married to the world’s most powerful man, President Kennedy.
Human chain protest to save Easter Rising site
Campaigners in Dublin are trying to gather support to prevent the demolition of several houses which were the final stronghold for Irish nationalists in the Easter Rising. The terrace houses, numbers 10-25, on Moore Street were where the rebels retreated to after they were unable to defend the General Post Office and other major buildings… Continue reading Human chain protest to save Easter Rising site
Off-duty Irish cop hunts down armed robbers
An off-duty police officer from Ratoath, Co Meath found himself staring down the barrel of a gun when he popped out for a spot of shopping. The officer saw a man dressed in black approach a security man who was collecting cash from the shopping centre. The man produced what appeared to be a fire… Continue reading Off-duty Irish cop hunts down armed robbers
Father of critically ill son: ‘I Have a Dream’ letter
A father of a critically ill boy in Ireland has written an open letter to raise awareness of the struggle families are going through because of flaws in the Irish Health Service. Declan Coyle’s son Alex suffers with Mowat Wilson Syndrome, a rare condition that affects a victim’s physical and mental health. Alex is now… Continue reading Father of critically ill son: ‘I Have a Dream’ letter
