The Queen of England is inviting prominent members of the Irish community in Britain to a reception at Buckingham Palace this evening. Music manager Louis Walsh and fashion designer Orla Kiely will be among the 350 guests from all walks of life. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will also be joined by the… Continue reading Queen to hold reception for Irish at Palace
Category: Lifestyle
Emigration causes loneliness for elderly Irish
A charity has said that the number of old people feeling lonely in Ireland has increased as more people have emigrated in search of work and a new life. Alone is a voluntary organisation that helps lonely and isolated older people who want somebody to visit them regularly and also organises social events and helps… Continue reading Emigration causes loneliness for elderly Irish
Damning verdict on Ireland from a medieval tourist
A medieval travel diary written by a German tourist to Ireland has been discovered – and he was less than complementary about the country or the people. The diary was written in 1591 by Ludolf von Münchhausen. It seemed that he struggled to understand the culture of the Irish and while the people he met… Continue reading Damning verdict on Ireland from a medieval tourist
Toddler walks 1 mile away from home at midnight
An Irish toddler climbed out of his cot in the middle of the night and went exploring while his parents were fast asleep in the other room. However, he went beyond the confines of his own bedroom and even his house and was found by the Irish police (Gardaí) 1 mile from home. The two-year-old… Continue reading Toddler walks 1 mile away from home at midnight
Ireland wants to hear from people of Irish descent
The Irish government is reaching out to Irish emigrants and their descendants around the world. They want to hear their views on how effectively Ireland engages with its diaspora – the worldwide family of people of Irish descent. The public consultation is part of the government’s review of its relationship with the wider Irish community.… Continue reading Ireland wants to hear from people of Irish descent
Irish student has huge hit with spoof Wall St video
An Irish student has become an internet sensation thanks to his election campaign video as he bids to become President of the University of Limerick student union. Tommy Bolger sends himself up as a Jordon Belfort type character as he spoofs Leonardo Di Caprio’s blockbuster film The Wolf of Wall Street. However, far from living… Continue reading Irish student has huge hit with spoof Wall St video
Can you solve mystery of the flattened leprechauns?
As the world celebrates St Patrick’s Day, people in Ireland have been left mystified by the sudden appearance of leprechaun figures on city streets. A number of rag doll leprechauns have been left in various parts of the country. However, far from being the jolly happy go lucky leprechauns we are used to, these little… Continue reading Can you solve mystery of the flattened leprechauns?
Ryanair may scrap controversial charity calendars
Ryanair are considering whether to bring an end to their annual controversial calendars that feature their air hostesses posing in bikinis. While they are not alone in publishing these sorts of calendars, they have come under fire in the past with accusations of corporate misogyny. Ryanair have always argued that the calendars raise money for… Continue reading Ryanair may scrap controversial charity calendars
Surprise new collection of Maeve Binchy stories
Fans of Irish writer Maeve Binchy will be delighted to hear that a new book of short stories written before she died is set to be released in April. Binchy, who was Ireland’s bestselling writer ever, passed away two years ago. She had just completed her final novel, A Week in Winter, which became a… Continue reading Surprise new collection of Maeve Binchy stories
Was St Patrick a slave or a slave trader?
In his writings, St Patrick describes how he was captured from his home in Britain and sold into slavery in Ireland. He later escaped and headed back to Britain before returning and settling in Ireland. However, a British professor has presented a controversial theory that Patrick was more likely to have been a slave trader… Continue reading Was St Patrick a slave or a slave trader?