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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 … [...]




Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Discover the filming locations in Ireland!

8 January 2018
It's impossible to escape Star Wars fever these days! The release of the new episode "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is currently creating a veritable worldwide craze, propelling the saga to the rank of the most profitable franchise of all time! [...]




The Corrs, back with “Jupiter Calling” album

28 November 2017
The album "Jupiter Calling", released on November 10, marks the comeback of Ireland's most famous siblings: the Corrs! This is excellent news for fans, who will be able to discover the new tracks composed by Andrea, Caroline, Sharon and Jim. [...]




U2 announces new album for December 1

19 November 2017
While some tracks have already hit the airwaves, such as the excellent "You're The Best Thing About Me", U2 have just announced the official release of their forthcoming album on December 1. A date eagerly awaited by fans, who will be able to listen to the 13 tracks on the new opus, entitled "Songs Of Experience". [...]




Dublin now has its own cat bar!

13 October 2017
The "cat bar" concept is all the rage around the world at the moment! And Dublin can now boast one! [...]




U2 – Bono meets President Emmanuel Macron to discuss poverty

25 July 2017
Very involved in his fight against poverty and inequality in the World, the singer of the famous Irish band U2 was keen to meet President Macron. An opportunity for Bono to discuss key issues with the new French president, including the refugee crisis, poverty, the fight against AIDS in Africa, and access to education for girls... [...]




Ireland – A giant squid has been caught!

25 July 2017
The beast was caught 300km west of the Irish coast, by the trawler Cú na Mara, an Irish fishing boat run by the Flannery family. A squid of unusual dimensions, at 5.5 metres long! [...]




Leo Varadkar, a Prime Minister and a symbol of renewal for Ireland?

7 June 2017
The Irish press is all over him: Leo Varadkar will officially be Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland within the next few days. Nicknamed "the Irish Macron", the 38-year-old is bringing a breath of fresh air to Ireland. Firstly, because of his atypical profile: at 38, he will be the youngest leader in the country's history. But there's more: of Indian origin, the politician has never hidden his homosexuality. [...]




Ireland – A lost Irish beach resurfaces after 33 years!

10 May 2017
It's the news of the moment that's causing a sensation in Ireland! An Irish beach on Achill Island that once disappeared has just reappeared, more than 33 years later! A real curiosity, which had the whole village of Dooagh in an uproar, fascinated by this strange phenomenon. [...]




Thomas Pesquet photographs Dublin from space!

16 April 2017
Thomas Pesquet never stops sharing his shots from space! Installed aboard the International Space Station since November 17, 2016, he never stops sharing his most beautiful images on Twitter! [...]