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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 … [...]




Ireland declares a state of climate emergency

13 May 2019
Ireland is the second country to declare a climate emergency, just 10 days after the British Parliament. A measure that should provide a political foundation for possible actions to slow global warming. [...]




Ireland: U2 and the Cranberries now have their own national stamp!

9 May 2019
The famous Irish bands U2 and the Cranberries have just been honored with the creation of a stamp in their likeness. These stamps, sold in Ireland, are part of a new range called "Great Irish Songs", specially created by the Irish Post Office. [...]




Dublin, one of the top 5 destinations for stag parties!

6 May 2019
Dublin has just been ranked as the 5th best city in the world in which to celebrate a stag party! A ranking that will undoubtedly give ideas to future brides and grooms! [...]




Airlines: passengers will soon be weighed before their flight!

25 April 2019
Do you have to weigh yourself before boarding your next flight? This measure is currently under discussion... Incredible as it may seem, many airlines are currently in talks with Fuel Matrix, the British start-up behind the project. [...]




Northern Ireland – A “Game of Thrones” castle for sale!

23 April 2019
With the final season of Game of Throne currently airing, it seems that one of the castles used as a filming location for the series is up for sale. It's the perfect opportunity for Game of Throne fans to acquire a piece of their dream! [...]




Dublin Airport: an anonymous prankster plays on passengers… and it’s very funny!

18 April 2019
Dublin airport was the playground of an anonymous prankster. In fact, the latter had fun sticking impressively realistic wall socket stickers all over the place. [...]




Discover Ireland’s 50 most common surnames!

10 April 2019
Irish surnames are so authentic that you only have to hear or read them to understand that they are indeed Irish. O’Sullivan Murphy, O’Brien, Ryan… All these family names are 100% Irish and have their own meaning… They are generally … [...]




Irish Famine Exhibition: don’t miss the exhibition on the Great Famine in Dublin!

9 April 2019
From April 15 to October 15, 2019, the Irish Famine Exhibition opens, a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to one of the most terrible episodes in Irish history: that of its Great Famine (1845-1848). [...]




Ireland – “Bog Butter” at the center of new experiments!

4 April 2019
Following the discovery of brilliantly preserved prehistoric butter in Irish peat bogs, many researchers and enthusiasts are now seeking to reproduce the ancestral practices used to make and preserve "Bog Butter". [...]