We wish that every Sunday mass was like this one!
This may be Ireland’s coolest (and most talented!) priest – is there a competition for that?
Well, if there was, then Fr Ray Kelly would win hands down.
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5 romantic spots in Ireland
There’s a lot of romantic spots on this beautiful island of ours.
Here are some suggestions for you and your love to enjoy.
1. Clifden, Connemara, Galway
A beautiful little town situated in the heart of Connemara.
2.Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow
Gorgeous landscape and an amazing waterfall, this place is one to fall in love with.
3. Aran Islands
Island hopping has never been so fun, or so scenic!
4. Strandhill, Sligo
Stunning scenery and surroundings in Co. Sligo. If the love isn’t there, there are always hot surfers.
5. Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park, Kerry
Take a romantic stroll around the park and end up by this beautiful waterfall.
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Comedian’s response to TMZ’s Ireland diss is hilarious
Comedian Cormac Moore decided to ring TMZ live on his radio show to vent his frustration after a recent video in which the TMZ crew discussed Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s recent trip to Dublin.
In the video, they said Irish people didn’t know who Beyoncé and Jay-Z were, claimed that we were 15 years behind the US and then went on to say that Jay-Z put Dublin “on the map”.
Well, as you can imagine, Cormac was as incensed as we were.
Leaving a voicemail for TMZ that you can listen to below, Cormac blasts the gossip site and tells them things about Ireland they clearly don’t know such as who actually put us on the map (hint: it wasn’t Jay-Z) and why we managed to leave the couple and their young daughter alone on their family trip to Phoenix Park.
The thing that annoyed people most about the TMZ video was that there was an Irish guy joining in. Peter O’Riordan was the one who said that Queen Bey and Jay Z were able to walk around without hassle because Irish people “wouldn’t know who they are”.
Peter now claims on his Twitter account that what he said on the show was edited and he has no power over this: “I don’t edit the tv show , nor can I speak for any of my co workers or my boss. Slan go foil”.
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Proud to be Irish
We may have been through a few tough times recently, but this video will make you proud to say you’re Irish.
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Get your hiking boots on for these great Irish walks
Spring is here and it is beautiful out – the perfect weather for a hike!
These walks vary in difficulty, from easy and leisurely to a day-hike that you will feel in your thighs the next day!
1. The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary
This area of Ireland is simply stunning. Choose from a leisurely stroll around the Glen taking in the panoramic views or perhaps brave a hike up the Galtees.
2. Inishbofin Westquarter Loop Walk, Galway
Take in the beautiful scenery of this world famous area and you won’t regret it!
3. The Dingle Way, Kerry
Dingle is famous all over the world for it’s stunning views – have you experienced it yet?
4. Glendalough, Wicklow
An historic walk with lots to learn and see.
5. Killarney National Park, Kerry
This park is huge, get lost and see what you discover! From the lake to the waterfall and a stunning house, if you are feeling tired treat yourself to one of the horse drawn carriages.
6. Carrauntoohil, Kerry
The highest point in Ireland, this one isn’t for the faint hearted!
7. Croagh Patrick, Mayo
This mountain is not only a popular walk but is taken on by hundreds of pilgrims each July.
8. Sugar Loaf, Wicklow
Take in the panoramic views of Co. Dublin and Wicklow with this popular hike.
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Are you brave enough to visit these haunted spots?
Are you a keen traveller with a desire for scary movies? Then these places might be your next trip!
1. Island of the Dolls, Mexico
Situated in Xochimilco, Mexico City, this island was once home to Julian Santana Barrera. Barrera found the body of someone in the canal and in a bid to ward off evil spirits he hung old and discarded dolls off the trees. They are still there today.
2. Charles Fort, Kinsale, Cork
Charles Fort is said to be haunted by The White Lady who was reportedly a new wife who lost her husband the day after their wedding.
3. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle has a 900 year history and many, many hauntings to its name. The entire city has an underground system in which people suffering from the Black Plague were kept so if you like a scare, this is the town for you.
4. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, USA
This was the world’s first real penitentiary and was opened in 1829. It was the first place to test the results of solitary confinement.
5. Leap Castle, Offaly
This castle has many reported hauntings to its name including The Red Lady and the Elemental (sounds terrifying!). It is now privately owned.
6. Bethnel Green Underground, London
Tragically, during WWII, 173 people were crushed to death in the Bethnel Green Underground while taking shelter during an air raid risk. Staff of the underground station have reportedly heard screams of women and children over the years.
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Masterchef Ireland is returning tonight!
Masterchef Ireland is returning to our screens tonight.
With the high standards that have been shown in the last few years, we can’t wait to see what this year’s amateur chefs have in store.
During the launch of the TV programme, Dylan McGrath addressed why he enjoys doing the show and the growing awareness of food in Ireland: “We do the show because we have a ball making it and also because it is giving restaurants the boost they need. I think it is an incredible time for restaurants in Ireland … Ireland has become a real food nation.”
Dylan McGrath runs the famous Rustic Stone restaurant on George’s St as well as Fade St. Social on Fade St. in Dublin. He will be joined on Masterchef Ireland once again by Nick Munier, co-owner of Pichet restaurant in Trinty Lane, Dublin.
Masterchef Ireland will air Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8.30pm on RTÉ One.
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Paulo Nutini announces Irish date
Paulo Nutini has announced three dates in the UK and Ireland.
He will play Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on March 20th, with tickets due to go on sale this Friday, 14th at 9am. The gigs will then continue over to Bournemouth in the UK on the 25th before finishing up in his home country of Scotland, playing in Glasgow on the 29th.
Did your Valentine’s Day gift just get a lot easier? Paulo’s new album Caustic Love is out on April 14th.
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Man swims down Oliver Plunkett St. in Cork
He’ll perish in this cold!
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The New York Times praises Dublin’s new era of food
David Farley, journalist with The New York Times, has written an article praising many of Dublin’s foodie hotspots.
Ranging from the affordable lunch options to the more expensive special occasions spots, Farley describes how Dublin has entered a new food era that has essentially gone back to basics. He remarked that Dublin restaurants are, “emphasizing locally sourced ingredients,” adding that he has, “never eaten better”.
Judging from the places that Farley ate in, we’re not one bit surprised by how impressed he was. The Hot Stove, Fade Street Social, Brasserie at The Marker Hotel, L. Mulligan Grocer and Hatch & Sons succeeded in wowing the journalist with their wide range of classic Irish food with a modern vibe.
Black pudding, venison, boxty, pork belly, salmon, craft stouts, blaa, duck fat fries and mussels are just some of the great Irish foods that impressed The New York Times journalist , while Fade St. Social’s lamb stew epitomized his week of eating in Dublin: “an Irish classic but updated for the 21st century palette”.
We’re feeling pretty lucky to have such amazing restaurants and bistros right on our doorstep – anyone for a scone?
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A typical visit to the hairdressers in Ireland?
Not all hairdressers are like this, of course, but I think we’ve all been to couple of these.
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Passive smoking: Is it really that bad?
We’ve all heard about the negative effects of smoking and passive smoking; most notably, the development of cancer.
Passive smoking has always been considered to be just as bad as actual smoking, which has been a driving force in bringing in smoking bans.
However, it’s been revealed that evidence claiming passive smoking is dangerous is actually inconsistent.
Nearly ten years after Ireland introduced the first workplace smoking ban, the latest report on the lung cancer risks of passive smoking contradict previous research.
Apparently, “exposure to passive smoking overall, and to most individual categories of passive smoking, did not significantly increase lung-cancer risk.”
However, if you live with a smoker, you may be in trouble as the report “shows a trend of increased risk was living in the same house with a smoker for 30 years or more”.
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