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Irish journalist Joe Duffy has vowed to not let the child victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland be forgotten. The RTE broadcaster has written a new book and documentary about the tragic victims of the conflict.

British TV star Ant McPartlin discovered he has quite a few Irish relatives during a TV special – in fact he is related to half the people in a village. Both Ant and his co presenter Dec Donnelly have researched the family histories for their latest show Ant & Dec’s …

Hollywood great Robert De Niro has revealed his portrayal of a hitman in his latest movie The Irishman is not far from the truth, stating: “The Irish, they all killed well.” De Niro has teamed up with his great friend and legendary director Martin Scorsese for one more gangster movie, …

Happy couple Katie and Grant Colgan had an extra magical wedding day they will never forget as the entire ceremony and reception was Harry Potter themed. The Co Antrim newlyweds celebrated their marriage in some style as everything from the wedding dress to the table decorations had a hint of …

Ireland could face a shortage of Catholic priests within the next ten to twenty years as fewer and fewer young men are answering the calling. The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) believe this could result in sacraments such as marriages and baptisms coming to an end in some parishes.

Danny O’Donoghue has spoken about the grief he felt at losing his mother and has encouraged other men to share their feelings and not struggle alone. The Script frontman was working as a judge on talent show The Voice at the time his mother Ailish suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Galway has been named as one of the top 15 ‘must-visit’ destinations for 2020 by a leading travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveller specialises in the luxurious high-end side of holidaying and a recommendation from the magazine can go a long way.