This beautiful Irish property could be mistaken for something out of a fairytale, with its thatched roof and medieval round tower. The Co Offaly home was recently put on the market with an asking price of €395,000.
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How Ireland protects its harp and shamrock emblems…take care if using them
The harp and the shamrock are such common symbols of Ireland that you might be forgiven for thinking that any old Tom, Dick or Harry could stick them on their logo when setting up a new business. Not so, the Irish government is very keen to protect them and has a department devoted to ensuring… Continue reading How Ireland protects its harp and shamrock emblems…take care if using them
Saoirse Ronan stars in Ed Sheeran’s Galway Girl video
The video for Ed Sheeran’s traditional Irish music inspired song ‘Galway Girl’ features a number of Irish stars. The song, which features on Sheeran’s mega-selling album ÷, is already a favourite around the world and people love the Saoirse Ronan starring video.
Take a look inside renovated Quarry Master’s house from Famine era
A house that was built during the Great Hunger in a bid to bring famine relief to starving workers was put up for sale in 2019. The property, in Co Cork, is called ‘Red Lodge’ and was built around 1845. It was initially home to the Quarry Master in charge of building the causeways to… Continue reading Take a look inside renovated Quarry Master’s house from Famine era
British actress reveals Graham Norton joke ‘tipped her over the edge’
British actress Sheridan Smith spoke out against Graham Norton over a joke he made at her expense when she was suffering a difficult time. The TV star said Norton’s swipe “tipped her over the edge” as she was struggling with her mental health.
Fleetwood Mac star and son use their Irish heritage to get Irish passports
The newest member of global superstars Fleetwood Mac is an Irish citizen – despite being from the other side of the world. Neil Finn is best known as the songwriter of Crowded House, who have had several world-wide hits over the years.
Kevin Costner reveals his long-held wish to make a movie about Irish hero Michael Collins
Movie legend Kevin Costner has revealed he wants to make a film about the ‘Greatest ever Irishman’ Michael Collins. The Bodyguard star, who used to live in Ireland, has a keen interest in Irish history and is fascinated by the life of the ‘Big Fella’. He has wanted to make a movie about Collins for… Continue reading Kevin Costner reveals his long-held wish to make a movie about Irish hero Michael Collins
Concerned mother asks if anti-Irish lines should be removed from son’s school play
A concerned mother has divided opinion in the online community by questioning whether she should ask for some offensive dialogue to be removed from her son’s school production of Bugsy Malone. The mother posted the question on Mumsnet after she saw the script for her son’s role in the play.
Guest sends spoon back to hotel with delightful poem
A hotel in Wexford got a brilliant review from one of its guests in the form of a poem sent through the post along with one of their spoons that had accidentally been taken. Catherine Leggett enjoyed a pleasant stay in the Talbot Hotel Wexford before returning home to Cork.
Wedding couple create handy guide translating ‘Irish English’ to ‘American English’
When an American man married an Irish lady in Ireland in 2017, the happy couple made sure they were prepared for everything. That included making sure that the American guests who made the long journey would be able to understand everything that was being said.