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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 … [...]




Brittany Ferries offers new routes to Ireland

4 December 2018
Brittany Ferries has just unveiled its brand new 2019 catalog. To mark the occasion, the brand is offering a number of new products that may well be of interest to you! In terms of packages, short breaks to Ireland are … [...]




A dolphin spotted in Dublin waters!

29 November 2018
A dolphin was reportedly spotted this week swimming in the River Liffey, right in the heart of Dublin! The latter was reportedly spotted on the Customs House Quay side by astonished Dubliners, who noted with amusement his fin on the surface. [...]




Ireland’s best Irish pubs of 2018 list finally revealed!

23 November 2018
The verdict's in: every year, the list of the best Irish pubs on the Emerald Isle is unveiled thanks to the Irish Pub Awards. An event that rewards the best pubs in Ireland! It's the perfect place to spend an evening, pint in hand, in front of a traditional Irish concert! [...]




Statue commemorating the First World War vandalized in Dublin

23 November 2018
A monument in Dublin's St Stephen's Green has been vandalized with red paint, just a few weeks after its installation. The act sent shockwaves through the population, as Ireland had just commemorated with other countries the centenary of the 14/18 war. [...]




Netflix – Liam Neeson and Brendan Gleeson to star in new Netflix film

21 November 2018
Produced by Netflix, and directed by the Coen Brothers, "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" is a highly anticipated event for audiences and critics alike. Just released on the red-letter app, this film boasts an impressive cast, including 2 great Irish actors: Liam Neeson and Brendan Gleeson. [...]




Ireland: thousands of shark eggs discovered off the Irish coast

15 November 2018
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. [...]




National Ginger Day was yesterday!

6 November 2018
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. [...]




Are traditional Irish first names dying out?

22 October 2018
Experts believe that some traditional Irish first names could "disappear" within the next few years. [...]




Titanic advertising poster sold at auction for £62,000

22 October 2018
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. [...]