Category: Lifestyle

Ireland’s strict system of censorship of books that has banned such leading literary figures as John Steinbeck and D H Lawrence may finally be coming to an end.

Ireland’s government has come under fire for actively encouraging emigration of skilled workers. The Department of Social Protection send out letters to the unemployed advertising vacancies across Europe, and many jobseekers are taking up the roles abroad. So far this year 82 people left for sales positions at Disneyland Paris after 200 letters were issued… Continue reading Government under fire for encouraging emigration

An advert by car makers Skoda has been branded sexist and provoked an angry response from Twitter users. The advert, which was published in the Irish Independent today, shows a groom weighing up his options on his wedding day. Option A is to keep his wife-to-be, option B is to give her back to her… Continue reading Car giant faces Twitter backlash after sexist ad

Rising star Saoirse Ronan is to play an Irish immigrant in 1950s America in an upcoming movie. The film is an adaption of the 2010 Colm Tóibín novel, Brooklyn which has been adapted by Nick Horby. Irish director John Crowley has been signed up to shoot the movie. In an interview with Bleeding Cool (via… Continue reading Saoirse Ronan to play Irish immigrant

People in England are more likely to know the date of St Patrick’s Day and the US Independence Day than that of their own patron saint, St George. They’re also far more likely to take time off work to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Thousands of people take part in St Patrick’s Day marches in England,… Continue reading English celebrate St Patrick more than St George

Ireland’s castles are being snapped up at bargain prices by wealthy businessmen from around the world. The state of the economy has forced sellers to slash their prices and rich CEOs and MDs from America and Asia are taking advantage. There are several magnificent castles in Ireland, and the ancient properties are amongst the must-see… Continue reading American businessmen buying Ireland’s castles

A group of Irish prison officers have sent female pulses racing by stripping off for a charity calendar. Eleven members of the Irish Prison Service were brave enough to bare all in order to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. The calendar also features a couple of famous Irish sportsmen with Wicklow footballer Ciaran… Continue reading Irish prison officers bare all for charity