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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 … [...]




Black pudding: an Irish company creates a vegan alternative

10 September 2019
That's why Clonakilty Foods, Ireland's leading producer of black and white pudding, has just announced the launch of a Vegan Pudding. In short, an original alternative to the traditional black pudding and white pudding eaten by thousands of Irish people every morning. [...]




A whale washes up on a beach in Northern Ireland

10 September 2019
A whale washed up yesterday on Tyrella beach in County Down, Northern Ireland. An 8-metre-long creature, whose cause of death remains unknown to this day. [...]




The Dockers, U2’s favorite Irish pub, reopens after a 15-year absence!

9 September 2019
The Dockers, an Irish pub in Dublin, reopens after a 15-year absence. Considered one of the trendiest establishments of its time, it was also a favorite haunt of the Irish band U2, who enjoyed spending time there over a pint and a moment of relaxation in the 80s and 90s. [...]




Guinness launches the Guinness 232°C Festival in Dublin and Swords!

5 September 2019
There's no stopping Guinness: as well as being Ireland's favorite drink, the famous beer with the golden harp has a new project: to launch its own festival: the "Guinness 232°C Festival". [...]




Ireland to plant 440 million trees by 2040 to combat climate change

4 September 2019
The Irish government has just announced a vast plan to counteract global climate change. Ireland, for example, has just committed to planting 22 million trees every year until 2040, bringing the total to over 440 million trees within 20 years. [...]




Ireland voted best travel destination in Europe!

3 September 2019
Ireland has thus become Europe's No. 1 tourist destination for the 3rd time running. It beat Germany, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. A fine score, repeated for the third time, which makes Ireland the most attractive country of the year in terms of travel and tourism. [...]




UK pub pays tribute to Dublin’s Temple Bar

29 August 2019
An English pub in the UK has painted its building bright red to pay homage to Dublin's Temple Bar district. It's a folly that's given him a great deal of publicity! [...]




Netflix releases “Tales of Irish Castles” series about Irish castles

26 August 2019
New on Netflix: "Tales of Irish Castles" is a documentary series devoted entirely to the history of castles built in Ireland. Although it dates back to 2014, this is the first time the red-letter VOD service has broadcast this series. [...]




The Titanic is disappearing…

22 August 2019
New simulations of the Titanic reveal that the wreck is simply breaking up and disappearing... [...]