HISTORICAL FACTS: 23 - Caught on Camera

Fleadh in Belfast to showcase Irish, Ulster Scots and South Asian culture

Musicians and dancers from across the world will travel to Belfast in August for the All-Ireland Fleadh.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that…’ – Timeless words reveal the hidden burden of power and leadership

Queen Elizabeth I's words highlight leadership's unseen pressures and sacrifices. She ruled England and Ireland for nearly forty-five years, facing many challenges. Her reign saw political stability and significant cultural achievements during the Elizabethan Age. Elizabeth's decision to remain unmarried symbolized her devotion to her kingdom. This perspective offers timeless…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Lashes, langers, bozzers and belly bachelors: a new book decodes Cork’s local slang

Sex, drink and religion are common motifs in the ‘extraordinarily rich’ colloquial vernacular of Ireland’s second city

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

New Zealand outclass Ireland as All Blacks extend remarkable Eden Park streak

New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: The All Blacks have now remained unbeaten for 53 straight Tests at the Auckland venue

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Is New Zealand v Ireland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks in Nations Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash at Eden Park

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Who was Brenda Fricker? Oscar-winning Irish actress of 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2' dies at 81

Acclaimed Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died at eighty-one years old. She was the first Irish performer to win an Academy Award for her role. Fricker was also remembered for her compassionate "Pigeon Lady" character. Her career spanned six decades with many memorable film and television credits. Brenda Fricker leaves…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

‘Home Alone 2’ Star Made Heartbreaking Confession About Her Health Battle Before Tragic Passing

Months before her passing, Brenda Fricker made a heartbreaking and haunting confession about her health.

Bored Panda · Jul 17

The Shaughraun review – comic antics and roguish charm in a divided Ireland

A beautifully knit ensemble bring infectious, giddy fun to Dion Boucicault’s 1874 caper, finding a delicious balance between whimsy and sincerity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

‘I don’t play around’: Nolan fans fly into London to see The Odyssey at BFI Imax

Film fanatics arrive from US, Switzerland and Ireland for midnight premiere of director’s critically acclaimed epic

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Britain’s volunteers are removing rats, clearing invasive weeds and placing plastic puffins on empty cliffs to bring real puffins back to lost colonies

Puffins look like they belong on a postcard, with brightly coloured beaks, comical waddling walks, tucked into dramatic clifftop burrows. Behind that cheerful image, however, puffin colonies across Britain and Ireland have spent decades in serious decline, driven out of their traditional nesting grounds by invasive rats, overgrown vegetation and…

The Times of India · Jul 17