A team of Irish fishermen caught a monster 600lb bluefin tuna off the coast of Cork. The giant fish had an estimated value of an eye-watering €3m, although the men will not see a penny as they released the beast back into the ocean.
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The latest news and events relating to Ireland from aroud the world.
Pill being developed in Ireland ‘could stop spread of coronavirus’
Scientists in Ireland are working on a pill designed to reduce the effect of coronavirus on infected patients and prevent it spreading to others.
Subway sandwiches are too sugary to be classed as ‘bread’ says Irish court
Subway sandwiches are loved by millions of people, many of whom enjoy one every day of the working week. However, the reason they are so tasty is likely to be the huge quantity of sugar in the bread.
Spinetingling: Worshippers from 300 churches sing The Irish Blessing
There are few more glorious sounds than hundreds of people coming together to sing in unison to lift spirits in times of trouble. That’s exactly what happened when worshippers from more than 300 churches in every county of Ireland got together through the wonders of technology to sing a one-thousand-year-old hymn.
Gossip is worse than Covid-19, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has surprised worshippers with a sermon on the unlikely subject of gossip.
Irish people worrying so much we top European anxiety league
We don’t tend to think about Irish people worrying…after all, we have a reputation for being easy going and quick to look on the bright side of life.
Singer Imelda May recites poem You Don’t Get to be Irish and Racist
Irish singer Imelda May has released a video of her reciting a poem called You Don’t Get to be Irish and Racist.
Ireland ‘safer from Covid-19 than both the US and UK’
Ireland ranks higher than both the United States and the United Kingdom in protecting its citizens from Covid-19, according to a new worldwide study.
Prince Charles sends message of friendship to Ireland – he’s saddened he can’t visit
Prince Charles has sent a warm message of friendship to the people of Ireland saying he and his wife Camilla love visiting and miss being able to do so due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The message includes a couple of lines in Irish urging people to remain safe and well.
Irish postal workers perform spinetingling version of Ireland’s Call in tribute to care staff
More than 50 Irish postal workers are raising money for a leading hospital with a video of them performing a spinetingling version of Ireland’s Call.