The Dark Hedges site, famous for having been a major location for the filming of the "Iron Throne" series, has just been closed by the Northern Irish authorities, following acts of vandalism. In fact, many of the tourist signs announcing the proximity of the site have been spray-painted. The famous avenue of trees was spared. [...]
This is the incredible project launched by Ireland: after the resounding success of the new Star Wars films, the country has decided to commemorate this success by sinking a fake X Wing, at the foot of Skellig Michael, the famous Irish island where some of the scenes with Luke Skywalker were filmed... [...]
In less than a month, Ireland will have its very first naturist beach! A beach to be located at Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, near Dublin.
Unusual news for a country with such conservative mores (let's not forget that Ireland is above all Catholic), which seems to divide the local population between indignation and approval. [...]
It's a great day for the Irish! While Ireland and the rest of the world are celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the Shamrock XV have just beaten England 24-15 at Twickenham to complete the Grand Slam! [...]
New tensions in Northern Ireland: with less than a month to go before St. Patrick's Day, it would appear that the tricolor flag of the Republic of Ireland is quite simply "unwelcome" in Northern Irish communities on the occasion of cultural events... Already banned from special St. Patrick's Day parades in Derry and Strabane, it's now Newry's turn to express its "resentment" of the symbol. [...]
In Ireland, the Irish pub is more than just an establishment: it's a veritable institution! In fact, the country is famous for having more Irish pubs per square kilometer than any other! [...]
Yes, the idea sounds crazy, but it's actually quite serious. The Just Cats Veterinary Clinic and Cattery in Dublin is recruiting, and is currently looking for a very specific profile: a professional cat caresser! [...]
Researchers are in for a real shock: recent archaeological excavations have uncovered a historic Viking site in the heart of Cork, Ireland. A discovery with a lot at stake, as it dates back to 1070 A.D., making it the oldest Viking site in the country! Not that the people of Waterford didn't think they were the cradle of the Viking colony! [...]
