Category: Lifestyle

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

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.

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’

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

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

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

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

Ireland has been named as “The Best Tourist Destination” by Americans for the second year running. The survey was carried out by Global Traveller magazine. They quizzed 22,000 people on what their favourite holiday destination is, based on numerous aspects of a trip including the friendliness of the locals and the attractions on offer. For… Continue reading Ireland voted number one destination by Americans