An Irish bride and groom were given an emotional surprise on their wedding day, as their friends and family serenaded them in the church with a rendition of Stand By Me. Shane and Rachel McNally tied the knot at St Joseph’s Church in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan and their big day was made even more special… Continue reading Wedding guests surprise couple with beautiful rendition of Stand By Me
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Kilkenny Castle named amongst the most beautiful in the world
An Irish castle has been named in the top ten most beautiful castles in the world. Kilkenny Castle was named eighth in the list compiled by Architectural Digest, who described it as “one of the most fairytale-esque castles in the world”. The description read: “This castle overlooks the River Nore and was used to guard… Continue reading Kilkenny Castle named amongst the most beautiful in the world
Beautiful Irish thatched cottage complete with indoor swimming pool! Take a look inside
Take a look at this stunning Irish cottage. If the beautiful thatched roof and white walls weren’t enough it has another winning feature – a private indoor swimming pool. The five-bedroom property in Co Down covers 1.7 acres and sits on an elevated site.
Granny finds her own wedding dress for sale in charity shop 36 years later
A grandmother got the surprise of her life whilst browsing in a charity shop when she saw a mannequin modelling the wedding dress she had worn herself at her own wedding 36 years earlier. The beautiful white dress was for sale for just £20 (€22), and Linda Jackson couldn’t resist buying back the dress that… Continue reading Granny finds her own wedding dress for sale in charity shop 36 years later
You know you’re Irish when…
Check out this brilliant video from Irish comedy team Republic of Telly called ‘You Know You’re Irish When’. As the title suggests it shows a number of Irish people going through situations that will be familiar to anybody from Ireland.
Former home of 103-year-old Irishman described as a ‘time capsule’ – take a look inside
When the former home of a 103-year-old Irish man was opened up for the first time in 12 years, it was described as a ‘time-capsule’. The tiny cottage in Kealderra, East Clare gives a fascinating insight into the domestic life of the rural Irish community.
The Irish might love their parents, but they aren’t so good at saying it
The Irish are not usually shy about expressing themselves, except it seems when it comes to emotions. Telling someone that you love them is not always the easiest thing to do, and certainly something that us Irish seem to struggle with, particularly with our parents.
Dry summer reveals forgotten village beneath reservoir
Photos of a former village hidden beneath a reservoir have been taken and posted online after the dry summer of 2018 revealed parts of the forgotten community. Pictures were taken from the air by Garda Air during a routine patrol around Blessington Lakes in Co Wicklow.
St Patrick ‘had a wife called Sheelah with her own day of celebration’
Behind every great man there’s a great woman, so they say, and it seems that may well have been true of the revered St Patrick. Ireland’s patron saint has gone down in history as the man who banished snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity but very… Continue reading St Patrick ‘had a wife called Sheelah with her own day of celebration’
Top 10 spots in Ireland to get your camera out
If photography is your thing, then Ireland is one of the best places on earth to capture some beautiful scenery and all-action shots. Here are ten of the best spots to get snap happy.