This week has been a busy one in Europe, with all eyes in Ireland watching two very different events quite closely. With the timeless combination of politics and entertainment, Ireland has had its fair share of headlines over the past few days. Here is a look at how two of the major events in Europe, […]
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Irish fans winning hearts at Euro 2016
The Ireland and Northern Ireland football (soccer) teams have exceeded expectations in the UEFA Euro 2016 Cup, currently taking place in France. However, despite their achievements, the real winners at Euro 2016 are the Irish fans. They are being touted as the greatest fans in the world, thanks to their spontaneous singing performances, acts of charity, […]
How will the Brexit vote affect Ireland?
On Thursday, June 23rd, the UK will be voting on a referendum that will determine whether or not it stays in the European Union. The vote, called Brexit (British exit) could a drastic effect on the political and financial stakes of many countries. But how will the Brexit vote affect Ireland? There are many schools of […]
Saoirse Ronan featured on cover of TIME magazine
She may be only 22, but Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is already more accomplished than most. With two Oscar nominations under her belt, including one for Best Actress in a leading role, and a growing assortment of theatrical accomplishments, she now has a new highlight to add to list. This week Saoirse Ronan was featured in […]
Irish History in 6 Minutes
As time consuming as it may sound, learning about thousands of years worth of Irish history is actually quite quick and simple, thanks to artist and actor John D. Ruddy. He is the same guy who taught us all about the Easter Rising in 8 Minutes and in the video below he swiftly covers the […]
Top 10 Irish landmarks you must see according to TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor just released its annual Traveller’s Choice Awards, which is a location based list of the best places to visit around the world. Among the categories are the Top 10 Irish landmarks you must see according to the website’s millions of travelers, as well as the Top 10 Destinations in Ireland. A few of the top […]
Irish app will make travel easier for people with disabilities
Planning a vacation is not always easy, but can be so much harder for individuals with mobility issues. A Irish startup is tackling the problem head on- they have created an app that seeks to make travel easier for individuals with disabilities. Access Earth helps people find accessible locations around the world, allowing users to […]
Star Wars set to film in Ireland this week
From the beautiful setting of Skellig Michael to the announcement of new locations for the upcoming film, we have been excited to follow Ireland’s role in the latest and now upcoming Star Wars movies. Earlier reports of filming to occur in May in County Donegal are proving true, as production crews have now descended on […]
From TV to football, Irish dance takes world by storm
Despite the retirement of the master of Irish dance, the fast and fancy footwork of step dance continues to thrive and gain the interest of new generations of individuals, from children to football players. Stealing the Show On the show “Little Big Shots starring Steve Harvey”, Harvey brings out some fascinating children with often unique […]
Irish Viral Videos That Will Make You Smile
Who doesn’t love a good video that brings a smile to the face and joy to the heart? Whether it is a funny video about Irish/American relations, or a heart pounding Irish dance clip, we love to share the best Irish videos currently circulating the web. Here are a few of our most favorite viral […]