Irish school children were among the top of class in a series of tests carried out to compare the abilities of 15-year-olds in more than 60 countries. The tests involve more than 500,000 children in developed countries that between them account for 80% of the world’s economy. The main focus was on core subjects including… Continue reading Irish school children shine in international tests
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Farrell haunted by turning a fan on to drugs
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has spoken of his regret that an interview in which he admitted taking heroin later influenced one of his fans to start taking drugs. In 2004, Farrell told Playboy magazine that he had taken heroin, saying: “it seemed like a good idea at the time”.
Irish girl commits suicide over ‘red hair’ bullying
An Irish family are mourning the death of their teenage daughter who took her own life after being bullied because she had red hair. Tragic Helena Farrell was born in Galway but moved to Cumbria in the north of England when she was a toddler. She was found dead in the woods near her home… Continue reading Irish girl commits suicide over ‘red hair’ bullying
Irish politician issues apology to Santa Claus
Irish politician Jim Daly has issues a statement apologising to Santa Claus, after foolishly questioning his existence during a heated debate in the Dáil. Daly mocked a proposal on the Anglo bond repayments from his rivals, saying it was comparable to a wish list sent to Santa. He said: “Dear Santa, how are you? I… Continue reading Irish politician issues apology to Santa Claus
Campaign to get kids playing outdoors
Health officials in Ireland have launched a campaign to try and get children away from their computers and TV screens and playing outside. Project Wild Network is a series of outdoor events and activities across Ireland. Almost 400 organisations, including Playgroups and the NHS will take part in the scheme. The aim is to get… Continue reading Campaign to get kids playing outdoors
David Beckham’s love for Ireland
Former soccer star David Beckham has spoken warmly of his love for Ireland and has also revealed why he believes his former team mate Roy Keane will do a great job as Republic of Ireland assistant manager. In an interview with Glenda Gilson of TV3, Beckham said that not only does he love the people… Continue reading David Beckham’s love for Ireland
Irish ‘slave woman’ is the daughter of WW2 hero
An Irish woman who has allegedly been held as a slave in a house in London for the past 30 years is the daughter of a World War II hero code breaker. Josephine Herivel was rescued by police last week after claiming she and two other women were being held against their will. The potential… Continue reading Irish ‘slave woman’ is the daughter of WW2 hero
Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Irish actress Maureen O’Hara enchanted millions in a string of successful Hollywood movies such as Miracle on 34th Street and How Green Was My Valley. She is perhaps best remembered for her starring role alongside John Wayne in The Quiet Man, a film that has acquired an army of fans on both sides of the… Continue reading Maureen O’Hara ‘bullied and beaten’ by 2nd husband
Irish women ‘are pretty but the men are ugly’
It’s good news for Irish women but the men have a lot of catching up to do if figures from the dating site beautifulpeople.com are to be believed. The site has ranked Irish women among the most attractive in the world, whereas the men were among the ugliest.
Irish woman led escape from slave house in London
Police and charity workers have been giving more details about how an Irish woman and two others were rescued from a house in London where they had been held captive as slaves for 30 years. It’s been revealed that the 57-year-old Irish woman was the one who made the vital phone call that led to… Continue reading Irish woman led escape from slave house in London