PIC: Andy Murray’s mother was very impressed with Colm Cooper’s performance today
We never knew she was a fan of the GAA. We love to see the GAA recognised abroad for the fantastic sport it is and we’ve seen the reactions of many famous stars in the past. But we were very surprised today to see Judy Murray throw her proverbial hat into the GAA ring when […]
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PIC: This young Irish student wrote to the Queen asking for Northern Ireland back and got a response
This is brilliant. Reese Kilbride, a 12-year-old from Dublin, wrote to Queen Elizabeth II asking for Northern Ireland back and even got a reply. The young student was on Newstalk Breakfast explaining his desire to write to the Queen, after learning about the 1916 Easter Rising in school. Speaking live on air, Reese said: “They had the […]
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WATCH: The Irish Air Corps perform an incredible flypast as part of the Easter Rising commemorations
They weren’t going to let today’s celebrations just fly by… or were they? The Irish Air Corps have just performed a spectacular flypast Dublin’s O’Connell Street and Spire as part of today’s commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising. A flowing tri-colour follows the aircraft. This was definitely one of the more dramatic scenes from today’s events. […]
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President Michael D Higgins highlights homelessness in speech to 3,500 relatives of 1916 veterans
“We have not fully achieved the dreams and ideals for which our forebears gave so much.” This was part of the message President Michael D. Higgins conveyed as he addressed 3,500 relatives of those who were involved in the Easter Rising. The gathering, which took place in the RDS, is part of this weekend’s commemorations. The crowd rose […]
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