Chris O’Dowd is a regular in Hollywood movies these days but there was a time when the Roscommon man’s face was not so well known to everybody. The Get Shorty star recently appeared on the Marc Maron podcast and told a comical anecdote about when he met one of his musical heroes – Pogues legend… Continue reading Chris O’Dowd has cracking story about meeting his music idol
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Irish teenager sings her heart out on family tractor
An Irish girl sat at the wheel of her family tractor and sang her heart out – creating a video that went viral in the process. Leanne Rowlette was driving the tractor around her family farm in Dromore and listening to the country music classic ‘Go Lassie Go’.
American star Mel Gibson is an Irish citizen and says Ireland ‘feels like home’
American actor and director Mel Gibson is also an Irish citizen and has even been given the freedom of the town of Trim in Co Meath. Many may associate the star with Scotland after his performance as William Wallace in one of his most famous movies, Braveheart.
Rod Stewart got emotional when he met co-writers of haunting Irish song ‘Grace’
Rock legend Rod Stewart became emotional and was momentarily lost for words upon being introduced to the brothers who wrote one of his favourite Irish songs – Grace. The rocker was appearing as a guest on the Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy during St Patrick’s Day weekend in 2019. While he was in Ireland… Continue reading Rod Stewart got emotional when he met co-writers of haunting Irish song ‘Grace’
Dating site explains why Irish men make wonderful husband material
Ireland has more thank its fair share of handsome hunks such as Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Piers Brosnan…we could on but it’s starting to make the rest of us feel inadequate. But never mind, while most of us don’t measure up to those Hollywood stars, it seems we’re not too shabby… Continue reading Dating site explains why Irish men make wonderful husband material
Irish fan steals the show after Lewis Capaldi invites him onstage to sing
An Irish fan stole the show at Lewis Capaldi’s Dublin gig after he joined the star musician onstage and performed one of his biggest hits. Capaldi has become a massive star in the past couple of years thanks to his moving ballads, soulful voice and his welcoming personality.
Take a look inside this mansion once owned by former President Mary Robinson
Take a look inside this stunning mansion, which was once the home of Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson. The property – Massbrook House – is on 113 acres of land, including 60 acres of woodland.
The two best piano players on YouTube have joined forces, and yes, it is brilliant
It was always going to happen sooner or later… the two greatest piano players on YouTube have collided and created a video so foot-tappingly brilliant, you may need to have your internet privileges removed or you will never get anything done again. Brendan Kavanagh is an Irish pianist who is an internet sensation thanks to… Continue reading The two best piano players on YouTube have joined forces, and yes, it is brilliant
British viewers horrified at Irish famine drama that told the story they didn’t learn in school
When British TV viewers watched a drama about the true horrors of the Irish famine they couldn’t believe what they were seeing and took to social media in horror and disgust. ITV’s drama Victoria saw news of a ‘horrific famine in Ireland’ reach Queen Victoria.
Harry Potter star talks about the struggle she faced when turning vegan
Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch has spoken about her decision to become a vegan and the practical difficulties she faced in adapting her lifestyle. The Irish star shot to fame with her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies and has since used her profile to spread the word about veganism.
