A 22 stone man managed to lose half his body weight in under a year after giving up Guinness. Clive Horton set about his weight loss programme in January when his weight peaked at 22 and-a-half- stone. He was waiting to undergo a double knee replacement operation but was told by the doctors that he… Continue reading Man sheds half his weight after ditching Guinness
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Santa Claus ‘to set up new HQ’ in Ireland
Santa Claus is to set up a new HQ and manufacturing base in Ireland. At least, that is the latest announcement from Irish government agencies which specialise in attracting new investment. Invest Ireland are hoping to entice businesses into the country with a video aimed at children that says Santa Clause is coming to town.… Continue reading Santa Claus ‘to set up new HQ’ in Ireland
Newgrange voted Ireland’s favourite heritage site
Newgrange, the ancient Celtic burial chamber which is older than the Egyptian Pyramids, has been voted as Ireland’s most popular heritage site for the fourth year in a row by the National Heritage survey. The ancient burial site got 15% of the vote as it beat off competition from Glendalough, Co Wicklow, which received 9%… Continue reading Newgrange voted Ireland’s favourite heritage site
Anchorman Ron Burgundy challenges Irish leader
Comedy news anchor Ron Burgundy has released a video challenging Enda Kenny to a live debate. It comes after the Irish Taoiseach misspelled Nelson Mandela’s tribal name in the book of condolences. Kenny addressed his message to ‘Nadiba’ thinking it was the former South African leader’s tribal name. However, he was left red faced as… Continue reading Anchorman Ron Burgundy challenges Irish leader
Colin Farrell’s close friendship with Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken of his close friendship with silver screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in the final few years of her life. The Dublin born actor first came across Taylor at the birth of his second son Henry. Taylor was in the same hospital at the time, undergoing treatment for heart problems.
Ireland to clamp down on ‘speculation and greed’
Decisions born out of “speculation and greed” will never again be allowed by the Irish government. Prime Minister Enda Kenny made the vow following the official exit from the international bailout last week. People in Ireland have struggled in recent years with the economy in recession. The high level of unemployment has forced many people… Continue reading Ireland to clamp down on ‘speculation and greed’
Lonely pensioner overwhelmed by support
An elderly Irishman who posted an advert appealing for someone to spend Christmas day with him has been overwhelmed by the response. Picture from Irish Post James Gray, originally from Cork, has spent Christmas on his own for the past ten years and decided that this year would be different. He placed an advert in… Continue reading Lonely pensioner overwhelmed by support
Boxer Mike Tyson may be banned from Ireland
Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson may be banned from entering Ireland because he was convicted and jailed for three years for raping a beauty queen. Tyson’s one man show, The Undisputed Truth, was due to arrive in Ireland in on March 27th 2014. Premium tickets worth €156 have already sold out. The show… Continue reading Boxer Mike Tyson may be banned from Ireland
Lonely pensioner places ad for Christmas companion
An elderly Irish man has placed a newspaper advert in the hope of finding a companion for Christmas Day, so that he doesn’t have to spend the holiday on his own for the tenth year in a row. James Gray, 85, has no immediate family and finds the festive season the loneliest time of the… Continue reading Lonely pensioner places ad for Christmas companion
Topless Irish farmers star in surprise hit calendar
Irish farmers are outperforming actors, pop stars and sports stars with a bestselling calendar that’s proving a surprise hit in the run-up to Christmas. The calendar features real working farmers, stripped to the waist and trying to look as hunky as possible…in a self mocking, tongue in cheek sort of way. The men are from… Continue reading Topless Irish farmers star in surprise hit calendar