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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 … [...]




Cost of living: Dublin now more expensive than London!

21 March 2018
A study by the independent Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed that the cost of living in Dublin is now higher than in London. A surprising and double-edged finding in terms of economic attractiveness, particularly for students. [...]




6 Nations Tournament: Ireland claim the Grand Slam

17 March 2018
It's a great day for the Irish! While Ireland and the rest of the world are celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the Shamrock XV have just beaten England 24-15 at Twickenham to complete the Grand Slam! [...]




Snow in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day!

16 March 2018
We thought the snowy spells were over... But it looks as if the snow will be in Ireland this Saturday for St. Patrick's Day! [...]




Northern Ireland: Irish flag banned for St Patrick’s Day

26 February 2018
New tensions in Northern Ireland: with less than a month to go before St. Patrick's Day, it would appear that the tricolor flag of the Republic of Ireland is quite simply "unwelcome" in Northern Irish communities on the occasion of cultural events... Already banned from special St. Patrick's Day parades in Derry and Strabane, it's now Newry's turn to express its "resentment" of the symbol. [...]




Ireland: discover the county with the most Irish pubs!

16 February 2018
In Ireland, the Irish pub is more than just an establishment: it's a veritable institution! In fact, the country is famous for having more Irish pubs per square kilometer than any other! [...]




Ireland: leave everything behind to move to Dublin and become a professional cat charmer!

25 January 2018
Yes, the idea sounds crazy, but it's actually quite serious. The Just Cats Veterinary Clinic and Cattery in Dublin is recruiting, and is currently looking for a very specific profile: a professional cat caresser! [...]




Discovery of a Viking archaeological site in Cork

19 January 2018
Researchers are in for a real shock: recent archaeological excavations have uncovered a historic Viking site in the heart of Cork, Ireland. A discovery with a lot at stake, as it dates back to 1070 A.D., making it the oldest Viking site in the country! Not that the people of Waterford didn't think they were the cradle of the Viking colony! [...]




Death of Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries

15 January 2018
Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 46. [...]




An Irishman plays soccer with storm Eleanor…

10 January 2018
There are a lot of storms at the moment, and Ireland is not spared... To lighten things up a bit, Irish footballer Éanna O'Connor decided to have some fun with the situation by posting a video on YouTube, in which the player plays a duet... with Hurricane Eleanor! [...]