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DRAMA – A student falls from the Cliffs of Moher for a selfie

11 January 2019
A young man died last week while attempting to take a selfie on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. The latter slipped, causing a fatal fall several hundred metres below. [...]




Netflix – Derry Girls, a series about high school students in Northern Ireland in the 1990s

3 January 2019
Netflix never ceases to surprise us: the VOD leader has just released "Derry Girls", a gritty, offbeat series set against the backdrop of conflict-ridden Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Divided into 6 episodes, the series recounts the ordinary daily lives of 5 teenagers from Derry in Northern Ireland, a city in the midst of civil conflict, pitting (to put it simply) Irish republicans against British loyalists. [...]




New Year in Ireland – Thousands of Irish bathe in icy waters to celebrate 2019

2 January 2019
It's an Irish tradition: every year, the bravest Irish start the New Year with a dip in the Atlantic Ocean or the Irish Sea. It's a great way to rejuvenate and celebrate new beginnings in a cheerful, joyful atmosphere (and maybe even recover from a hangover!)! [...]




Ireland: abortion now legal!

17 December 2018
It's a historic episode for Ireland: on December 13, the Irish Parliament passed the bill legalizing abortion (voluntary interruption of pregnancy). A project that the Irish population had validated by referendum at 66% in May 2018. [...]




A dolphin spotted in Dublin waters!

29 November 2018
A dolphin was reportedly spotted this week swimming in the River Liffey, right in the heart of Dublin! The latter was reportedly spotted on the Customs House Quay side by astonished Dubliners, who noted with amusement his fin on the surface. [...]




Ireland’s best Irish pubs of 2018 list finally revealed!

23 November 2018
The verdict's in: every year, the list of the best Irish pubs on the Emerald Isle is unveiled thanks to the Irish Pub Awards. An event that rewards the best pubs in Ireland! It's the perfect place to spend an evening, pint in hand, in front of a traditional Irish concert! [...]




Statue commemorating the First World War vandalized in Dublin

23 November 2018
A monument in Dublin's St Stephen's Green has been vandalized with red paint, just a few weeks after its installation. The act sent shockwaves through the population, as Ireland had just commemorated with other countries the centenary of the 14/18 war. [...]




Netflix – Liam Neeson and Brendan Gleeson to star in new Netflix film

21 November 2018
Produced by Netflix, and directed by the Coen Brothers, "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" is a highly anticipated event for audiences and critics alike. Just released on the red-letter app, this film boasts an impressive cast, including 2 great Irish actors: Liam Neeson and Brendan Gleeson. [...]




Ireland: thousands of shark eggs discovered off the Irish coast

15 November 2018
More than 300 kilometers off the coast of Ireland, scientists have discovered a gigantic "shark nursery". While planning to study the coral reef in Irish waters, the researchers stumbled upon a veritable shark breeding ground. Several thousand eggs were laid directly on the seafloor, with adult sharks keeping watch over their protégés. [...]