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Date 15 September 2025

Conor McGregor Withdraws from Ireland’s Presidential Race

When Conor McGregor, the global MMA superstar, announced earlier in 2025 that he intended to run for the presidency of Ireland, many thought it was a publicity stunt or a joke. But the announcement was serious: the multi-title UFC champion … [...]




Basking sharks become a protected species in Ireland today

4 October 2022
Good news for basking sharks living off the coast of Ireland… The Irish state has just decreed that this species of shark is now a protected species under the Wildlife Act. When such a status is granted to an animal, … [...]




Energy consumption: an Irish pub offers a discount to anyone who keeps their coat on to eat!

2 October 2022
At a time when Ireland is in the throes of an energy crisis, one daring Irish pub has come up with an original idea for saving money. Doyles Corner Pub, an Irish pub in Dublin’s Phibsborough, has decided to turn … [...]




Ireland: green, responsible tourism is on a roll!

29 September 2022
Climate change, plastic pollution of the oceans, increasingly polluting mass transport... The global situation is increasingly worrying these days, and it's a sad fact that tourism is inevitably one of the contributing factors... The problem is that tourism is sometimes too invasive and excessive, and certain incivilities radically transform the environment of the country visited... [...]




Top 5 free things to do in Belfast!

29 September 2022
Check out our top 5 free things to do in Belfast! You'll get a real eyeful without touching your wallet! [...]




Insolite – According to a survey, moustachioed people waste up to a pint a year on their moustache.

25 September 2022
The study may make you smile, but it's actually quite serious. The famous Irish brewery Guinness commissioned a study in the 2000s to estimate the amount of Guinness lost when it gets trapped in the whiskers of certain consumers. [...]




Get ready: the Irish Farmers’ Calendar 2023 has just been released!

22 September 2022
Every year, it’s an event. The whole of Ireland is eagerly awaiting the release of the new Irish farmers’ calendar. The program features Irish farmers with a sense of humor and confidence, who agree to show off for a calendar, … [...]




Pods, cottages and yurts in Ireland: a growing phenomenon!

20 September 2022
Glamping has been all the rage in Ireland for a few years now! A contraction of the words glamour and camping, this trendy term offers a whole new accommodation experience, far from the hustle and bustle of the city! Yurts, … [...]




Places in Ireland that will rekindle the flame in your relationship

16 September 2022
There’s nothing like a trip to Ireland for two to strengthen your relationship and rekindle your complicity! A romantic getaway is the ideal way to rediscover the joy of shared moments, and take a break from the daily grind! Here’s … [...]




Halloween in Ireland: the Púca Festival returns after a 3-year absence!

15 September 2022
Halloween is serious business in Ireland. As the original cradle of festivities, the Emerald Isle organizes numerous festivals and other events dedicated to festivities! And this year, 2022, is rather special, as it marks the return of one of the … [...]