Two ice cream men in Cork face assault charges after a dispute over turf led to a violent scuffle. Alan O’Halloran, 29, is accused of shoving Frederick Williams, 31, to the ground and dislocating his shoulder, but claims he only did this in retaliation to Williams punching him in the face after reaching into his… Continue reading Ice cream men turn violent in turf war
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Happy Donegal video to feature on Oprah special
The county of Donegal is to feature in an Oprah Winfrey special in which she chats to R’n’B superstar Pharrell Williams about his sensational worldwide hit ‘Happy’.
Pest controllers warn Irish of ‘Giant rat’ invasion
A Dublin family were given the fright of their lives when they discovered a monster 24 inch rat living in their home. Grace and Ian Walters were horrified when the pest control experts revealed that the culprit for scratching noises they kept hearing from their loft, was a giant rodent, the size of a domestic… Continue reading Pest controllers warn Irish of ‘Giant rat’ invasion
Irish scientist breakthrough in eye treatment
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin claim to have made a breakthrough which could pave the way for a new treatment for a type of eye disease. People suffering from Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can go blind as the condition worsens. It is a common cause of blindness among elderly people Now the Dublin scientists believe… Continue reading Irish scientist breakthrough in eye treatment
Tragic teen dies after phone call from her idol
Dublin teenager Triona Priestley died peacefully in hospital yesterday, moments after her idol Ed Sheeran had sang to her down the phone. Triona suffered from Cystic Fibrosis, and in the last few weeks of her life she became weaker and weaker as the doctors confirmed she had little hope of recovery. The brave teen fought… Continue reading Tragic teen dies after phone call from her idol
Irish writer’s novel made into film in his hometown
Irish writer Colm Tóibín is delighted that the new movie based on his book is being shot in his hometown of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. It is like the wheel has turned full circle for Tóibín, whose novel Brooklyn has been adapted by Nick Hornby for the silver screen. Tóibín was born and raised in Enniscorthy… Continue reading Irish writer’s novel made into film in his hometown
Colin Farrell enjoying life after drink
Irish film star Colin Farrell has spoken about how he is now enjoying the quiet life after quitting drinking eight years ago. The Phone Booth star has admitted in the past that he was a party animal in his younger days, often going on drug and alcohol fuelled benders that could last days. However, now… Continue reading Colin Farrell enjoying life after drink
Slainte – British monarchy posts tweet in Irish
The British monarchy have posted a tweet in Irish ahead of Irish President Michael D Higgins’ historic visit to the UK. The tweet contained a link a blog post on the Irish President’s website detailing his forthcoming visit to the UK. President Higgins will become the first ever Irish head of state to an official… Continue reading Slainte – British monarchy posts tweet in Irish
Brosnan credits ‘good Irish genes’ for youthful looks
Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan has credited his ‘good Irish genes’ for his youthful appearance as he enters his sixties. The former James Bond actor was named the sexiest man in the world in 2001 and is pleased his looks have not yet faded.
An Astronaut’s Guide to the Island of Ireland
Singing spaceman Chris Hadfield has jumped into his new role as tourism ambassador for Ireland by having a go at traditional game of Irish hurling and learning to speak Gaelic with Irish schoolchildren. Hadfield became a YouTube sensation last year when he posted a video of himself singing David Bowie’s Space Oddity while floating around… Continue reading An Astronaut’s Guide to the Island of Ireland