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American Superstar Tom Cruise was attacked with a stick in a Kerry pub after a local thought he was trying to steal cigarettes Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae says the incident occurred in the early 1990s at the Loo Bridge Bar near Kilgarvan.

British TV presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly discovered they are related to each other as their hit series reached its conclusion. The Geordie duo were both tracing their family histories as part of the series Ant and Dec’s DNA Journey.

British rocker Liam Gallagher has teamed up with an Irish homeless charity for a campaign that encourages people to donate clothes to those in need. The former Oasis frontman turned solo star is playing two huge shows in Dublin this year and was keen to do something about the homeless …

Music superstar Ed Sheeran claims he is related to the mob assassin played by Robert De Niro in the new gangster flick The Irishman. The title character is named Frank Sheeran and is a distant uncle of the pop singer.

Derry Girls actress Siobhán McSweeney has spoken about the huge success of the show and her hopes and expectations for the future. McSweeney plays Sister Michael in the show. The character is a favourite amongst fans thanks to her scything comments and hilarious facial expressions as she deals with the …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he intends to change the law and bring an end to prosecution of British veterans that served during the Troubles. UK laws currently allow for soldiers to be prosecuted if they violate a civilian’s human rights during military operations.

British star Ant McPartlin became emotional after discovering the hardship his beloved grandmother suffered early in her life. McPartlin has been researching his family history alongside presenting partner Declan Donnelly as part of their latest series Ant & Dec’s DNA Journey.