Is Ireland a country for lovers? That's what Instagram seems to think, having just put together a top 10 list of the world's most romantic countries. And the result is rather pleasing for Ireland: the country was ranked 10th best destination in the world! [...]
The scene is unusual and surprising. On Saturday, a bar in Cork, Ireland, which doubles as a betting office, was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. Three men armed with hammers and a shotgun tried to make off with the establishment's cash... But that was without counting on Denis O'Connor, an 83-year-old Irishman on the premises, who didn't hesitate to physically attack the robbers. [...]
Considered one of Oscar Wilde's greatest literary masterpieces, the original "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" was published in 1821. Now, however, it's making a comeback in its original, uncensored edition, with authentic annotations by the author. A little jewel of literature for connoisseurs! [...]
Berliners who attended the U2 concert on Saturday, September 1 were sorely disappointed... While the band was in the middle of a performance, lead singer Bono was forced to rely on his fans to sing in his place, due to a sudden loss of voice. [...]
This summer's high temperatures caused a terrible forest fire in the east of Ireland, ravaging the coast for more than ten kilometers. The fire burned mountain slopes not far from Bray Head, in County Wicklow, south of Dublin. [...]
Do you have Netflix? Do you love Ireland and good food? You've come to the right place! Just released on Netflix, don't miss the documentary series "Phil's Culinary Tribulations", a humorous series hosted by the very funny "Phil Rosenthal", an American who decided to travel the globe to discover the best of the world's cuisine!
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Hot weather in Ireland! With the country currently experiencing the highest temperatures of the year, the national water company "Irish Water" has voiced its concern about current water reserves. [...]
Ryanair has found a new battleground with airports: the sale of alcohol.
The Irish airline wants to encourage airport shops to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages on their premises.
Ryanair's suggestions include refusing to sell alcohol before 10am, and limiting consumption to a maximum of 2 drinks per person. [...]
It's a historic turning point: Ireland, an ultra-conservative country, has just put the abortion issue to the vote, and obtained a favorable outcome. Over 66% of the voting population voted in favor of abortion, writing a whole new page in Irish history. [...]
