Tag Archives: Ireland

Remembering World Icon Nelson Mandela in Ireland

Whilst we are always keen on highlighting all the latest news and trends in Ireland today I thought we would turn our gaze to international news as word has come through of the death of the great South African leader … Continue reading

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Heartache for the Irish as the All Blacks snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

It was heartbreak and amazement as Ireland oh so narrowly missed out on a famous victory over the All Blacks in their match yesterday at Aviva Stadium. An injury time last minute conversion from New Zealand though cruelly denied Ireland … Continue reading

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JFK planned private family vacation to Ireland

The late American President John F Kennedy had planned a private family vacation in Ireland to visit his ancestral homestead in Dunganstown, County Wexford. Continue reading

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Good Evening the headlines: Anchorman 2 crew set to visit Dublin for next months premier

The long awaited sequel to “The Anchorman” that 2004 cult comedy which featured the zany antics and iconic lines of San Diego’s top-rated fictional newsreader Ron Burgundy is almost upon us after almost 10 years of waiting. And as we … Continue reading

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Ireland’s boxers continue on proud tradition in World Championships with record breaking medal

Over the years Ireland‘s prowess in the international amateur boxing arena was been well known with major medal hauls at the world and European championships as well as at the last two Olympics with 3 medals (1 silver and 2 … Continue reading

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Steven Spielberg to work on Daniel O’ Connell Movie in Ireland?

Well known director Steven Spielberg has expressed an interest in working with actor Daniel Day Lewis on a film about famous Irish political leader Daniel O’Connell.   According to reports, the award winning director has his sights set on filming the … Continue reading

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Halloween Traditions in Ireland

Halloween is said to have originated in Ireland, so with this spooky time approaching, we thought we would share a few of our favourite traditions and customs, some of which are still practised, before the celebrations on 31st October begin.

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Population of the ‘Pine Marten’ in Ireland Increasing

According to recent reports from Ryan Institute’s Mammal Ecology Group in NUI Galway, the population of one of Ireland’s hardest to catch mammals, has increased. The population of the ‘pine marten’ has returned to a ‘healthy’ number thanks to tests which … Continue reading

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Much more in Cork this weekend and the weeks ahead

Cork Rebel Week continues to roll on with a Naval festival in Cork Harbour today and a big parade through the streets of cork city led by World champion and Corkonian Robert Heffernon scheduled for tomorrow. As well as more … Continue reading

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Dublin win All-Ireland Football Final for 24th time!

On Sunday 22nd September, all eyes were on a packed Croke Park, as Dublin took on Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Final!

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