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An improvised concert of traditional Irish music… in the middle of a Ryanair flight!

1 February 2024
We want moments like this every day. A Ryanair flight from Belfast to Lanzarote was plunged into a festive atmosphere, when an Irishman decided to improvise a concert of traditional Irish music. A memorable moment captured by one of the … [...]




Outlander: Katherine Heigl was approached to play the role of Caitriona Balfe in a film project dedicated to the saga

25 January 2024
Did you know? Before becoming the successful series it is today, “Outlander” almost took a completely different direction in the form of a film. An intriguing project that would have seen a famous “Grey’s Anatomy” actress take on the iconic … [...]




Cliffs of Moher – Storm Isha causes a unique phenomenon: a levitating ball of foam and snow!

25 January 2024
The Isha storm continues to make headlines! With its high winds and intense rainfall, Ireland has experienced a very violent climatic phenomenon. Although the country suffered its share of damage on this occasion, Storm Isha also produced some unique phenomena. … [...]




Storm Isha: trees down on the Dark Hedges site

25 January 2024
Storm Isha in recent days has thrown Ireland into turmoil. With winds of unprecedented strength and heavy downpours, the Emerald Isle suffered significant human and material damage, even halting air traffic in places. The Dark Hedges site in Northern Ireland … [...]




Guinness Storehouse: 1.5 million visitors by 2023… and 1.2 million pints served!

24 January 2024
In 2023, the famous Guinness Storehouse, Dublin’s museum dedicated to dark beer, reached a new milestone. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors from 165 different countries, it ranks as one of Ireland’s top attractions! This record attendance (up 32% on the … [...]




Ian Bailey, prime suspect in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has died aged 66.

22 January 2024
Ian Bailey, a British journalist and writer living in Ireland, was found dead in his home on Sunday. He was 66 years old. As a reminder, he was the main suspect in the high-profile murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, … [...]




Dingle Peninsula: rediscovery of Sun Altar, a 4,000-year-old forgotten tomb

22 January 2024
It was known as Sun Altar (or Altóir na Gréine in Gaelic). This tomb, located on the Dingle Peninsula, was discovered in 1838 before being virtually destroyed in 1840 by local inhabitants (who had taken stones from the site for … [...]




Galway: an Irish pub offers free pints of Guinness, provided you win a rather tough challenge

22 January 2024
If you’re currently in Galway, Ireland, you should know that An Púcán, a local Irish pub, is currently creating a buzz by offering free pints… But beware, this operation is subject to conditions… and the challenge is rather original! Will … [...]




Ireland: a wedding celebrated on the streets of Dublin!

15 January 2024
Dublin, a city known for its festive atmosphere and rich culture, was the scene of an extraordinary scene this weekend. A group of bridesmaids and groomsmen, on their way to the wedding venue, decided to turn the streets of Dublin … [...]