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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 … [...]




Brexit threatens fragile balance in Northern Ireland

17 October 2018
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. [...]




A €10 tax soon to apply to tourists staying in Dublin

5 October 2018
The news is not going to please. Tourists visiting Dublin may well be required to pay a €10 tourist tax in future. [...]




Irish Farmer Calendar 2019 already unveiled!

3 October 2018
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! [...]




An 800-year-old brooch discovered in Ireland will soon be on display in Tralee

3 October 2018
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. [...]




Insolite – An Irishman tries to catch his plane by running on the tarmac at Dublin airport

28 September 2018
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. [...]




Game of Thrones: a theme park planned for Ireland!

26 September 2018
The HBO production company is planning a veritable theme park dedicated to the Game of Thrones series. The park will be located in Northern Ireland, and will enable visitors to discover all the locations used in the filming of the episodes... [...]




Ireland in the top 10 most romantic countries according to Instagram

21 September 2018
Is Ireland a country for lovers? That's what Instagram seems to think, having just put together a top 10 list of the world's most romantic countries. And the result is rather pleasing for Ireland: the country was ranked 10th best destination in the world! [...]




83-year-old Irishman puts 3 robbers on the run in Cork

19 September 2018
The scene is unusual and surprising. On Saturday, a bar in Cork, Ireland, which doubles as a betting office, was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. Three men armed with hammers and a shotgun tried to make off with the establishment's cash... But that was without counting on Denis O'Connor, an 83-year-old Irishman on the premises, who didn't hesitate to physically attack the robbers. [...]




Oscar Wilde: the original manuscript of “The Portrait of Dorian Gray” is released today

10 September 2018
Considered one of Oscar Wilde's greatest literary masterpieces, the original "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" was published in 1821. Now, however, it's making a comeback in its original, uncensored edition, with authentic annotations by the author. A little jewel of literature for connoisseurs! [...]