Category: Lifestyle

The astronaut who became a YouTube sensation last year when he sang David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ while in outer space is set to become an ambassador for Tourism Ireland. Commander Chris Hadfield made a video of himself singing the classic song while he was floating around in the International Space Station and playing his guitar.… Continue reading Ireland’s ambassador came from outer space

A Canadian couple have been invited back to Ireland after the video they created of their honeymoon across the country became an online smash hit. Stephen and Shannon Parker spent their three weeks driving across Ireland, visiting the major tourist spots and also taking in the atmosphere of the local bars. They recorded their entire… Continue reading Couple invited back to Ireland after video sensation

Supermodel Daria Werbowy has said her admiration for Sinéad O’Connor was one of the key factors in her decision to move to Ireland. Lancôme and Vogue model, Werbowy recently turned 30 was interviewed by the US issue of fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar. She spoke about her admiration for O’Connor and the stance she took in… Continue reading Model moves to Ireland to be closer to Sinéad

Irish golf star Rory McIlroy has proved to be a traditional gent when it comes to love and marriage. The former PGA and US Open champion got engaged to Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki on New Year’s Eve but not before getting permission from her parents. Wozniacki was delighted when McIlroy proposed in Sydney, Australia,… Continue reading Irish golf star gets permission to propose

A dog sat beside his owner as he tragically died after slipping and suffering a fatal blow to the head on a beach in Ireland. Jake O’Neill, 22, was taking the family dog, Hippy, for a walk along Lady’s Cove beach in Co Waterford on Sunday when he fell and banged his head on the… Continue reading Loyal dog sits beside owner as he dies

A dog is a man’s best friend as the old saying goes, and those of us who have grown up with a loving family pet will back up this claim. However, a dog from Ireland has found a new best friend in the most unlikely of places. Ben the labrador from Middletown on Tory Island,… Continue reading Dog & dolphin filmed swimming & playing together

Women in Ireland are reviving an ancient Christmas tradition with a bit of a twist. ‘Nollaig na mBhan’ or Women’s Christmas is a celebration that takes place on the 6th of January each year to mark the end of the festive period, but it has one key ingredient: it’s women only, no men allowed. Nollaig… Continue reading Women’s Christmas when the men do the work

Coca Cola has angered gay rights activists after editing a video commercial to remove a scene featuring two men getting married. The gay wedding is included in the same ad being shown in the UK and other countries. The ad is entitled ‘Reasons to Believe’ and contrasts negative images of anger and despair, with scenes… Continue reading Anger as Coca Cola cuts gay section from Irish ad

It’s been a firm favourite with movie fans for 50 years and now it’s getting the official recognition many believe it should have received decades ago. The classic Irish-American movie The Quiet Man has been added to the prestigious National Film Registry. It tells the story of an Irishman, played by John Wayne, who returns… Continue reading The Quiet Man honoured in national film awards