News in Ireland


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Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




In the Heart of the Ocean brings together two great Irish actors!

17 December 2015
The film Au cœur de l'océan has just been released in cinemas! The latter is an adaptation of the story of Moby Dick, the famous 1850 novel about a whaling ship that was struck down by a 30-meter-long white whale. [...]




Ireland: same-sex marriage officially promulgated!

30 October 2015
It's a big step forward for Ireland, which enacted same-sex marriage on Thursday, 5 months after a historic referendum in which 62% of Irish people voted in favor of gay marriage! A historic decision, and excellent news for gay couples, who will be able to marry in Ireland in the coming weeks. [...]




The Corrs make a comeback!

27 October 2015
They're back: the famous Irish siblings of the "Corrs" are back after an absence of over 10 years! And they're looking forward to breaking into the charts with the imminent release of their 6th album, entitled "White Light". [...]




Archaeological treasure found in Ireland under a two-hundred-year-old tree

17 September 2015
The discovery is unprecedented. A recent storm uprooted a two-hundred-year-old tree in the Irish market town of Colloney, exposing a collection of bones dating back to the Middle Ages! For the occasion, archaeologists from the Sligo-Leitrim archaeological consultancy Archaeological Services (SLAS) were dispatched to analyze the site. [...]




5 tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Ireland!

9 September 2015
In Ireland, there’s so much to choose from, it’s easy to get lost! From cosy beds and breakfasts to hotels and youth hostels, it’s not always easy to know which option to choose! But here are 10 tips for finding … [...]




Northern Ireland: is peace becoming increasingly unstable?

8 September 2015
Are the ghosts of the past awakening in Northern Ireland? It would seem that a murder committed last August is currently reawakening old tensions… even threatening Northern Ireland’s political stability… The IRA is suspected of being behind the murder of … [...]




Ireland says yes to gay marriage

26 May 2015
It's a major event in the history of Ireland: the Irish voted "yes" on Friday May 22 to allow same-sex marriage in their country! A positive vote, reflecting a major shift in attitudes in an Ireland once considered one of the most Catholic countries in the world! [...]




Gay marriage in Ireland: an Irish castle gets the message across

21 May 2015
The referendum ruling on allowing same-sex marriage in Ireland is fast approaching, and is scheduled for May 22, 2015. With this deadline looming, the question on everyone's lips is: will Ireland make the grade and follow the same model as its French neighbor? [...]




Discover Ireland on board a luxury train from 2016!

23 April 2015
It’s a first for tourism in Ireland: the Belmond Group has just announced with great fanfare the launch of “Grand Tours of Ireland”, an offer that lets you discover the country on board one of Ireland’s most luxurious trains! Valid … [...]