Millions of tourists travel in luxury and see the world in some of the most expensive and incredible cruise ships every year. Now, Ireland can offer its visitors an on-land alternative to the cruise ship – the Belmond Grand Hibernian train.
Category: Lifestyle
Two Irishmen meet by chance and play most amazing piano duet you’ve ever heard
Two Irishmen who’d never rehearsed together and never met before teamed up at a train station to play the most dazzling piano duet you’re ever likely to hear. It’s a rare gift to be able to play any tune by ear no matter how complicated, but it’s a talent these two have in spades.
Stunning hotel in Irish beauty spot is named among the best resorts in the world
It’s a stunning hotel in one of the most beautiful regions of a majestic country – no wonder it has been named as one of the best resorts in the world. The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection has added the Europe Hotel to its prestigious list – which includes fewer than 100 of the… Continue reading Stunning hotel in Irish beauty spot is named among the best resorts in the world
Take a look inside this beautiful thatched cottage in Co Down
This thatched-roof home is one of the most beautiful properties in Co Down, Northern Ireland. It has five bedrooms and is surrounded by nearly two acres of open countryside, and also boasts an indoor heated swimming pool.
Michael Fassbender teaches Sophie Turner and James McEvoy some Irish slang
Hollywood star Michael Fassbender gave a lesson in Irish slang to fellow actors Sophie Turner and James McEvoy. They taught him some English and Scottish slang in return. The trio showed that although they come from three countries so close together that all share a language, there are plenty of terms that one will have… Continue reading Michael Fassbender teaches Sophie Turner and James McEvoy some Irish slang
If Irish kids could change the world…what would they do?
There are not many people out there who have never thought how things could be different if they were in charge. How would you improve things if you could change the world? That was the exact question put to a group of Irish children by YouTube channel YouthTuber, and the responses were both comical and… Continue reading If Irish kids could change the world…what would they do?
Why does everyone hate the English? Here are the top 20 answers from Ireland
Before anyone gives out to us for posing this ‘racist’ question, let’s first make it clear that we’re not the ones asking. It was put by the English themselves for a 2018 TV show. It’s their question; they want other countries to provide the answers. They’ve even put a #HateTheEnglish hashtag on Twitter to invite… Continue reading Why does everyone hate the English? Here are the top 20 answers from Ireland
Great video explaining history of conflicts in Northern Ireland
Irish teacher Paul Ruddy has added to his brilliant collection of YouTube videos with A Brief History of the Conflicts in the North (of Ireland). The 10 minute film is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting a brief overview of the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Elvis Presley’s ancestor was forced from Ireland by violent thugs
The ancestors of Elvis Presley were forced to leave Ireland for fear of their lives after they were attacked by violent thugs. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born in Mississippi in 1935, more than a century and a half after his four times great grandfather had left Ireland.
As an Irish person, what makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?
Ireland is a country that is much-loved by nearly all other nations in the world. After centuries of emigration there are people from all over that celebrate their Irish heritage.
