The best Irish pubs in the world have been announced at a glamorous ceremony at Galway’s Galmont Hotel. The Irish Pubs Global Awards recognised pubs not just at home but on every continent in the world.
Category: Lifestyle
Hobbit Hillpods are the ‘Best Place in Ireland to Get Away from it All’
A holiday company is offering people the chance to come to Ireland and live like a hobbit for a few days. The ‘Hobbit Hillpod’ earth houses are located at the north of the country in beautiful Co Donegal and give a new a new twist to Irish tourism.
How to make the classic Irish dish ‘Champ’
A YouTube channel called ‘Videos of Irish Farming Life’ has created a great video that shows how to make a traditional Irish dish. It is a charming home-made video featuring a chef named Rosemary who talks the viewer through the process of making a dish called ‘Champ’ – which is often also known as ‘Calli’.
Elderly people who attend Mass are less likely to suffer depression
A study has found that older people who regularly go to Mass are less likely to suffer from depression. The research was carried out by a team at Trinity College Dublin. They surveyed 6,000 people aged 50 or over, with interviews taking place at 2-year intervals from 2010 to 2016.
Take a look inside this historic Irish castle
Take a look inside this famous Irish castle which underwent a €5m restoration in 2015. Markree Castle in Sligo was bought by the Corscadden family who specialise in restoring such grand buildings.
Saoirse Ronan talks about Brooklyn, awards and Hollywood friends
Saoirse Ronan appears to be taking the awards season in her stride. She was relaxed at the BAFTAs, showing no signs of nerves, despite being nominated for Best Actress at several high profile ceremonies, including the Oscars. Back in 2016, Saoirse Ronan’s career was on a steep upward trajectory. despite her tender years, she took… Continue reading Saoirse Ronan talks about Brooklyn, awards and Hollywood friends
Travellers’ DNA as far from Irish as the Spanish
Fascinating new insights into the origins of the Irish Traveller community have been made that suggest they date back as far as 12 generations, long before the Great Famine. It had long been thought that the Traveller community was formed as a result of the Famine in the mid-19th century, but that theory has been… Continue reading Travellers’ DNA as far from Irish as the Spanish
Graham Norton says he could have been found ‘dead in a ditch’ if he came out as gay in Ireland
Irish chat king Graham Norton says that if he had come out as gay in Ireland he may have been found ‘dead in a ditch’. In recent years, Ireland has made significant progress in terms of equality issues and the public voted to legalise gay marriage in 2015.
US Congressman on a mission to make Irish word ‘eejit’ widely used in America
Lots of Irish words and sayings have spread to America and the rest of the world. The ‘craic’ relating to having a good time is an obvious example, banjaxed meaning broken or tired is another…or perhaps gombeen, meaning a somewhat shady character. And then there is boycott meaning to shun, going back to the times… Continue reading US Congressman on a mission to make Irish word ‘eejit’ widely used in America
Do the Irish make American visitors and tourists feel welcome?
Absolutely they do but there are a few things to remember to avoid any disappointment and help you steer clear of a few awkward moments. Let’s start with the good stuff, which is true for 99% of visitors: yes, the Irish generally like Americans and will make you feel very welcome. Why wouldn’t they? Ireland… Continue reading Do the Irish make American visitors and tourists feel welcome?
