News in Ireland

More than 300 kilometers off the coast of Ireland, scientists have discovered a gigantic "shark nursery". While planning to study the coral reef in Irish waters, the researchers stumbled upon a veritable shark breeding ground. Several thousand eggs were laid directly on the seafloor, with adult sharks keeping watch over their protégés. [...]

Every year, on November 5th to be precise, the phenomenon takes on a new dimension! Yesterday was National Love Your Red Hair Day, a day entirely dedicated to the joy of being a redhead! It's a nice concept, which puts the spotlight on a minority part of the world's population: redheads. [...]

Experts believe that some traditional Irish first names could "disappear" within the next few years. [...]

A poster advertising the return journey of the Titanic (a journey that never took place due to the sinking of the ship) sold this Saturday to a collector for the modest sum of £62,000. [...]

BREXIT - A major showdown between the United Kingdom and the European Union. With a decision on the terms of the Brexit imminent, it would appear that negotiations are completely deadlocked between Theresa May and her European counterparts. [...]

The news is not going to please. Tourists visiting Dublin may well be required to pay a €10 tourist tax in future. [...]

It's a real tradition in Ireland. Every year, the famous "Irish Farmer Calendar" comes out, featuring the year's most beautiful Irish farmers in enticing poses. Fans of the Irish hunk were treated to a first glimpse of the upcoming 2019 calendar. And they weren't disappointed! [...]

The event caused quite a stir in 2016. The 800-year-old gold brooch discovered on Cloosmore beach by Englishman Ian Andrew while on vacation on the Dingle Peninsula is soon to go on display. [...]

The scene took place this Thursday at Dublin airport in Ireland. A 23-year-old Irishman, obviously very late, tried to catch up with his Amsterdam-bound plane by forcing open a door and then chasing the machine across the tarmac. [...]