US President Barack Obama says he enjoyed his visit to Ireland last year so much that he wants to do it all over again. He told the Irish Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that he will be returning sometime after the Presidential Election of November 2012.
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The Hobbit is translated into Irish
The J R Tolkien classic The Hobbit is being translated into the Irish language. Evertype Publishers from Westport in Co Mayo have bought the rights to produce an Irish version of the novel, which introduces the character Frodo, who later goes on to destroy the ring in the climax to the trilogy, The Lord of… Continue reading The Hobbit is translated into Irish
Irishmen considered ugliest in the world
The Republic of Ireland has been named as the country with the second least attractive men in the world by a leading dating website. The announcement comes from website beautifulpeople.com, which generated the results by asking the members of the site to rate new applicants based on their looks. When a new applicant wants to… Continue reading Irishmen considered ugliest in the world
Once Upon a Secret – My hidden affair with JFK
The former mistress of JFK has released a book about her affair with the US President. The author, Mimi Alford, reveals details of her time with the Irish- American when she was an intern at the White House in 1962.
Trainer stunned by reaction to his comment about sex
Horse trainer Peter Casey admits he is overwhelmed by the reaction to comments he made live on Irish TV over the weekend. Casey celebrated his horse, Flemenstar, winning at Leopardstown, by telling interviewer Tracey Piggott: “I’ll sleep tonight, I’ll have f**kin’ sex and everything!” The comments went out live on RTE and instantly became an… Continue reading Trainer stunned by reaction to his comment about sex
At last- a helping hand for Irish pubs
The traditional Irish pub is to receive a much needed shot in the arm from the Irish government amid fears it may have been heading for extinction. More than a thousand pubs have closed in Ireland over the last six years. There have been a number of factors that have contributed to this trend.
Irish nurses bring their sporting culture to the UK
A group of Irish nurses working in England have decided to keep in touch with their traditional culture by setting up a Gaelic football team. The economic downturn in Ireland has driven many key workers, including nurses, to emigrate to the UK and other countries including the US, Canada and Australia. The surge in emigration… Continue reading Irish nurses bring their sporting culture to the UK
Irish film star Liam Neeson may convert to Islam
Irish Hollywood star Liam Neeson says he is considering converting to Islam. Neeson was raised a Catholic and is named after a priest in Ireland. He has played iconic roles throughout his career including the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, and he famously played a cleric in the film Cal. He’s also starred in a string… Continue reading Irish film star Liam Neeson may convert to Islam
Time to sing the praises of Irish scientists
Ask most people what they think are Ireland’s greatest contributions to the world and they would probably come up with suggestions such as great music, great writers and, of course, great craic and hospitality. It’s unlikely that scientists would be high on the list, which is a shame because Ireland has had more than its… Continue reading Time to sing the praises of Irish scientists
Adventure and excitement of a holiday in Ireland
Three American girls have been let loose in Ireland to explore the country and discover their Irish roots. It’s all part of the Gaelic Girls project. This is the view of the Happy Heart Girl. They call me the Happy Heart. While the Romantic Girl is here to escape to a dreamland, and The Cultured… Continue reading Adventure and excitement of a holiday in Ireland