Category: Lifestyle

Fungie the dolphin has become something of a national treasure since making his home off the coast of Dingle in Ireland more than 30 years ago. Since then he’s become so friendly with the locals that he’s become a tourist attraction in his own right with pleasure cruises set up just to take people out… Continue reading Fungie the ‘isolated’ dolphin jumps for joy over first human contact since lockdown began

Surfers have filmed the moment they came face to face with about 20 huge basking sharks off the coast of Co Clare in Ireland. Ray O’Foghlu was surfing with friends when they chanced upon the magnificent creatures feeding just offshore at Milton Paraic. Thankfully, conditions were ideal with clear water, so Ray’s surfing buddy Tom… Continue reading Fabulous footage as surfers swim with 20 sharks off Irish coast

When famine ravaged Ireland after the potato crop failed in the 1840s, the native American tribe the Choctaw Nation didn’t hesitate to do all they could to help. They rallied together a raised $170 to send the Irish relief fund of America. That would be the equivalent of €68,500 today.

We know Michael Bublé can get emotional performing some of his powerful songs…now we know he can also get tearful watching an inspiring video. The Canadian singer has described how he felt a little overcome while watching a video urging people to stay strong during the coronavirus outbreak because we will rise again once it… Continue reading Michael Bublé fights back a tear watching inspirational Irish video

Irish star Sinéad O’Connor has described US President Donald Trump as the ‘devil incarnate’ – but added that she still expects him to be re-elected. The US election is still scheduled to take place on 3rd November, although campaigning has taken a back seat due to the coronavirus pandemic which is not only dominating the… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor says Trump is the ‘devil incarnate’ but thinks he will be re-elected

Irish star Shane Filan joined fellow boyband legend Gary Barlow for an online duet as the pair look to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic. The Westlife and Take That singers introduced their fans to ‘WestTake’ and performed the Richard Marx 1989 hit ‘Right Here Waiting’.

An elderly Irish couple are keeping their spirits up during the coronavirus lockdown by singing and dancing together. Johnny and Carmel Kierans are both 80 years old but seem decades younger as they dance around their living room.

Football legend Paul McGrath has paid tribute to the ‘unsung heroes’ working across the country in this time of crisis. The former Manchester United player posted to heartfelt messages on social media to recognise the bravery and commitment of Irish key workers.

Pop superstar Niall Horan believes that being Irish is essential to his ability to keep his feet on the ground despite his huge success. Over the past ten years the Mullingar man found fame on the TV talent show X Factor.