Following the discovery of brilliantly preserved prehistoric butter in Irish peat bogs, many researchers and enthusiasts are now seeking to reproduce the ancestral practices used to make and preserve "Bog Butter". [...]
The body of a sperm whale washed up on the west coast of Ireland. This is the third case recorded at the start of 2019. The whale was found on Sunday at Mace Head - Moyrus in Connemara (County Galway). According to specialists, the mammal died long before it washed up on the Irish coast. [...]
Why not spend a night in an Irish castle and feel like a king? This is what Cahercastle Castle in County Galway has to offer. It was named "Europe's most visited AirBnB offer"! [...]
An American series dedicated entirely to the life of Irish king Brian Boru is currently in preparation. A particularly exciting project for the Irish, who are very attached to their history. Considered a major figure in Irish history, Brian Boru … [...]
This is a great relief for the city of Dublin. Several coffins in St Michan's Church, Dublin, were vandalized at the end of February, causing the disappearance of 2 mummified skulls of crusaders. The graves had been broken into with a crowbar and the heads stolen. A despicable act that provoked outrage throughout Ireland. [...]
According to travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, Cork is the most pleasant city on the Emerald Isle. According to them, it's the ideal place to meet people, make friends and, above all, enjoy quality social relations. [...]
The installation of "selfie seats" in potentially dangerous tourist areas in Ireland is currently under study. This measure was taken in response to recent accidents in the country, including the tragic death of a student who fell from the Cliffs of Moher earlier this year, while attempting to take a selfie. [...]
Do you love Ireland and its landscapes and want to live there one day? We've got the right plan for you, but it could cost you! A 32-hectare Irish island is currently for sale. Located just 3km from the Connemara coast in County Galway, this island is 1.2km long and 0.4km wide. With a peak of 63.3 meters above sea level, lakes and landscapes worthy of a "miniature Ireland", it's the perfect place to settle down, build your own...[...]
This week, French writer and journalist Sorj Chalandon releases a comic book adaptation of his novel "Retour à Killybegs", with drawings by Pierre Alary, published by Rue de Sèvres. This is the third time the writer has adapted his works into comics (including "Mon Traître", the novel that launched the "Retour à Killybegs" sequel). [...]
It had not been possible to take a boat across the Liffey in Dublin since 1984. But that's a thing of the past: after more than 35 years of inactivity, the N°11 ferry that once handled these crossings has just been completely restored! [...]
Hailed by critics and a convinced public, the series has just received a final reward, a symbol of its success: a permanent mural dedicated to the program will be created on a wall in the city of Derry! [...]
The Irish forecaster Met Eireann is adamant: this January 22, 2019 will be cold and snowy! Placed on yellow alert, the country is expected to experience a major cold snap, with sleet, snow and freezing rain. In terms of temperature, lows will reach as low as -4 degrees! [...]
This is an important day for Ireland. This Monday, January 21, the country celebrates the centenary of the very first Irish parliament, as well as Irish Independence. In short: a celebration commemorating the very beginning of Irish democracy, born just 100 years ago! [...]
