Irish newsreader struggles with the giggles

An Irish newsreader has become an online hit after he struggled to suppress his laughter when reading a story about a nude pensioner who went on a rampage. Nick Sheridan, from Wexford, is a former RTÉ2 broadcaster and is now working for Scottish TV channel STV2.

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Eamon Kelly – master Irish storyteller

For centuries the Irish have been famous as great storytellers and performers. Tales would be passed down through the generations and some people would even make their living by travelling from town to town to tell traditional stories. We have found a YouTube video of one of the masters at work, County Kerry’s Eamon Kelly.

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New Airs- creating beautiful covers of classic rock songs

You may have seen a music group sweeping across the internet over the last couple of year with classical covers of popular Irish songs. The group is called New Airs and they have gained a lot of popularity with their incredible performances.

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Now even polar bears are claiming to be Irish

Well, we’ve got used to American presidents claiming to have Irish ancestry, especially when there’s an election round the corner. And, of course, everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day.

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140 dancers, 4 minutes, 20 different dances – WOW! Galway lights up!

A group of dancers in Ireland came together to produce an inspiring video that showcases the talent and diversity in their home city of Galway. Galway Bailando features more than a hundred dancers performing in 20 different styles. The result is a stunning montage of colour, rhythm, lights and laughter.