The full itinerary for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s official visit to Ireland has been announced. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Dublin, Galway, Meath and Kildare and sample several aspects of Irish culture during their stay.
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Catholics in Ireland warned not to make the sign of peace due to coronavirus outbreak
Catholics in Ireland have been told not to offer the sign of peace to other church goers while the coronavirus outbreak remains ongoing. They have also been warned against blessing themselves with holy water.
UK Royals Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Ireland
Prince William and wife Kate Middleton are planning an official tour of Ireland where they are set to visit several locations. The visit will take place between Tuesday 3rd March and Thursday 5th March and is intended to highlight the many strong links between the UK and Ireland.
When Joe Biden met his long lost Irish family on trip to trace ancestry
US presidential candidate Joe Biden made a sentimental journey to Ireland to visit his ancestral home and trace long lost cousins.
Nearly half of young Irish adults live with their parents
Nearly half of people in Ireland aged between 25-29 still live with their parents, according to a recent study. The figures come from a report by the European Union body Eurofound and is titled ‘Household composition and well-being’.
Wolfe Tones defend politician who shouted ‘Up the RA’
Irish rebel band the Wolfe Tones have defended Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane after he was filmed shouting ‘Up the RA’ following his re-election. They said that they don’t expect British people to apologise for wearing a poppy in commemoration of fallen British soldiers.
Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to live
Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to live in 2020, according to a recent study. The research, published by CEOWorld Magazine, revealed it costs more on average to live in Ireland than the UK, France, Germany, the USA and Canada.
Mother urges Netflix to portray her son’s Troubles murder truthfully and sensitively
The mother of a teenager who was murdered in 1979 has said that Netflix has a responsibility to deal with the matter truthfully and sensitively in an upcoming series. The fourth season of Netflix drama The Crown is set to deal with The Troubles.
‘Delighted’ Saoirse Ronan becomes ambassador of the Irish Film Institute
Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan has been named an ambassador of the Irish Film Institute (IFI), after achieving ‘excellence in her craft’. The 25-year-old Little Women star is the first person to be given the role, which will see her supporting preservation, education, and exhibition in the Irish film industry.
Bailey’s Irish cream was the most loved drink of the year for 2019
Bailey’s Irish cream has long been one of the nation’s favourite drinks, and it has now been recognised as the most positively spoken about beverage of 2019. That is according to research from YouGov, who published their ‘buzz poll’ list of brands that people have been responding to positively.