News in Ireland


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Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




Northern Ireland: the town of Omagh exposed to “Hum”, a mysterious sound that occurs every night

27 November 2023
Every night, the Northern Irish town of Omagh witnesses a very strange phenomenon. Since September 2023, a mysterious noise has been popping up around 10 or 11 p.m., inconveniencing some of the city’s population. Nicknamed the “hum” by locals, it’s … [...]




The 7 cultural differences between France and Ireland

24 November 2023
As any traveler will tell you, visiting a new country is always an opportunity to enjoy a radically different cultural experience! This is the case for French tourists visiting Ireland: they will experience an island with its own codes, culture … [...]




Bad Buzz: Downing Street confuses the flag of Northern Ireland… with that of the Republic of Ireland!

23 November 2023
It’s the kind of bad buzz the UK could have done without. In a recent incident, Downing Street in London was mocked after publishing a social media post using the Irish tricolor flag, an embarrassing mistake, to celebrate Northern Ireland. … [...]




Top 5 Irish potato dishes

23 November 2023
The potato and Ireland have a love affair that goes back centuries! Introduced to Ireland in the 16th century, this ingredient quickly became a staple on every Irish table. Easy to grow, even on very small, difficult-to-cultivate plots, these potatoes … [...]




Northern Ireland: Dark Hedges organizes the felling of 6 of its trees

21 November 2023
The famous Dark Hedges avenue of trees in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, will see 6 of its trees felled in the next few days. This alleyway, made famous by her appearance in the HBO series “Game of Thrones”, has been … [...]




Top 9 most expensive Irish whiskeys in the world

20 November 2023
Ireland’s rich and diverse whiskey scene has always attracted the interest of spirits lovers and connoisseurs the world over. Among this variety, one particular category attracts special attention: the most expensive Irish whiskies. These whiskies, by virtue of their rarity, … [...]




The magic of Christmas takes hold of Dublin: Grafton Street is decked out in lights, and it’s fabulous!

17 November 2023
Every year, Dublin redoubles its efforts and inventiveness to adorn its streets with fabulous Christmas decorations. And this year, 2023, the capital is no exception to the rule! Nearly 25 streets have just been decked out with garlands and other … [...]




Ireland: snow alert for late November and December

17 November 2023
Will Ireland have a white Christmas? The Irish weather service seems to be preparing for a climatic turnaround after a series of severe storms and floods. And it could well be that snow is coming to the Emerald Isle! This … [...]




A 104-year-old Englishwoman shares her longevity secrets: “Guinness, and no marriage”

16 November 2023
Kathleen Hemmings, a 104-year-old Englishwoman, recently created a buzz in Ireland by sharing her secret for a long and fulfilling life. And his advice can be summed up in one sentence: “Drink Guinness, and never get married”. Funny, rock’n’roll recommendations … [...]