TV star Christine Lampard has spoken about the horrifying moment that she was covered in rubble following a bomb blast. It happened when a car bomb detonated about a mile away from her when she was growing up during the Troubles.
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The early Irish were dark skinned says Trinity Professor
The first people to live in Ireland would have had a much darker skin tone than a modern day white Irish person, according to a Trinity College Dublin professor. It follows the news that scientists had tested the DNA of the early British person ‘Cheddar Man’ and discovered that he would have had dark skin… Continue reading The early Irish were dark skinned says Trinity Professor
Ireland Inspires video will have you beaming with pride
St Patrick’s Day is a time when Irish people and those with Irish ancestry take pride in their heritage and celebrate together. One video from Faile Ireland released on St Patrick’s Day in 2014 really encapsulates the pride and passion people feel about their Irish heritage.
Irish boy stuns talent show judges with angelic voice
A 12-year-old Dublin boy absolutely wowed the judges on The Voice Kids back in 2017, with his beautiful rendition of One Direction’s Story of My Life. Devon Browne travelled over to the UK to compete in the singing competition and his blind audition shows he has every chance of going all the way.
Newly found love letters from Jackie Kennedy reveal why she married Onassis
Newly released letters from Jackie Kennedy to a British diplomat and potential lover reveal why she decided to marry Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, much to the surprise of her friends at the time. David Ormsby Gore, better known by his title of Lord Harlech, was the British ambassador to Washington during President Kennedy’s administration.… Continue reading Newly found love letters from Jackie Kennedy reveal why she married Onassis
Why dogs sniff each other’s backsides – charming story from grandfather to grandson
An Irish grandfather told his beloved grandson a charming story to explain one of the must-know facts about life; why dogs sniff each other backsides when they meet! Five-year-old Edward O’Meara had been outside playing with his family dog Phoebe. He noticed that upon meeting another dog, Phoebe and her new friend acquainted themselves by… Continue reading Why dogs sniff each other’s backsides – charming story from grandfather to grandson
St Patrick’s Day in Dublin is one of the best festivals in the world says leading travel magazine
Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day festival has been named one of the best festivals in the world by a leading online travel magazine. It was included in the ’Best Festivals In The World For Your 2020 Bucket List’ by travel site Big 7.
Irish Quit Smoking advert is a big hit around the world
An Irish video advert that encourages people to give up smoking has been so successful that it has been taken to New York to spread the message. The minute-long film features various people lip-syncing the all-time classic Gloria Gaynor song ‘I Will Survive’.
Irish dancer and guitar player steal the show on Grafton Street
An Irish dancer and a guitar player performed a great routine when busking on the streets of Dublin and the video is proving to be a massive hit online. Dancer Ryan Kelly stood in the centre of Grafton Street and riled up the gathering crowd with a series of short steps as a little taster… Continue reading Irish dancer and guitar player steal the show on Grafton Street
A pint of Guinness a day could help people with hearing loss
Guinness could help people who are suffering from hearing loss, according to research at Pennsylvania State University (PSU). It is thought to be due to the high levels of iron contained in the iconic Irish drink.
