British people love to hear an Irish accent when they’re at work as it is considered to be more calming than any UK accent. That is according to a survey by telecommunications company Moneypenny, who asked UK workers to rate various accents across Britain and Ireland.
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Gumtree bans advertising dogs in Ireland to stop cruel illegal breeders and smugglers
Gumtree in Ireland has banned advertising of dogs after concerns the site was being used in the illegal trade in puppies. It follows a change of ownership of the popular listings site.
Nichola Coughlan shares inspiring message to young fans
Irish star Nichola Coughlan has posted an inspirational message to her fans on social media, telling them to follow their dreams. The Galway born actress added a photo of herself as a youngster from a time she worked as a waitress before finding fame with Derry Girls.
Brendan Gleeson ‘learned a huge amount’ working with non-binary actor
Irish star Brendan Gleeson has spoken about how much he learned when he worked with a non-binary person for the first time. The acting legend worked with non-binary actor Esco Jouléy in the series State of the Union.
Eco-friendly couple build a paradise in Co Mayo – take a look inside
How about this for a way to escape the relentless pace of the rat race and create your own paradise in the West of Ireland? Georg and Bettina Peterseil appeared on the Channel Five series ‘New Lives in the Wild’, hosted by British adventurer Ben Fogle.
Irishwoman puts her husband for sale on auction site
An Irishwoman put her husband up for sale on the auction site Trade Me after he left her at home with the kids to on a fishing trip during the school holidays. She managed to attract bids of around €63 before the ad was taken down for breaching the site’s terms.
Landlord’s crazy advert for ‘a person who is out a lot’ shows difficulty for renters
The housing crisis in Ireland was highlighted during a recent conversation on radio with a woman who has recently returned after living abroad. Racheal Tobin was a guest on Joe Duffy’s LiveLine radio show and discussed the problems she has faced in finding a suitable place to live since she got home.
Huge €3m tuna caught off Cork coast, but fishermen released it back into the sea
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.
Miss Dublin winner promotes inner beauty to young girls
Irish beauty queen Ciara Whelan is calling on the fashion industry to stop putting unrealistic expectations on young girls about their bodies. Whelan is a winner of the prestigious Miss Dublin beauty pageant so she knows first-hand what a judgemental industry it can be.
Irish stay-cationers choosing Co Kerry as their favourite destination
Co Kerry has been named as Ireland’s best holiday destination after a study of the spending habits of stay-cationers. The covid pandemic and the related travel restrictions led to many Irish people choosing to take their breaks in this country over the past year.