Gaelic Games Go Global: GAA is Taking Over the World
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has long been synonymous with Ireland, its green fields, and the unmistakable thud of the sliotar as it soars through the sky. However, in recent…
Irish Migration to Ancient Iceland: Unveiling Primitive Ties
In the annals of Irish history, our gaze often turned eastward to continental Europe, West to the Americas, or southward to the Mediterranean. However, a fascinating chapter of Irish migration…
Terrestrial Rocket Travel: Dublin to New York in 30 Minutes
Terrestrial Rocket Travel: The global travel industry is on the verge of a historic shake-up. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace giant, has officially set its sights on transforming commercial aviation on…
Irish Garden Wins a Spot in the World’s Most Colourful Gardens
Irish garden glory: A recent study has unveiled the planet’s most vivid gardens, with an Irish garden earning a prestigious spot among the top ten. Known for its sweeping landscapes…
Personality May Influence How Long You Live: Irish Study
Personality is seemingly way more important than we realised, when it comes to longevity. A major new study from the University of Limerick has found that personality traits can play…
Why Ireland Will Not Win Eurovision Unless We Change our Gameplay
We have got to stop playing safe if we ever want to win the Eurovision, says Nicole Buckler. The Eurovision is as camp as a row of tents, we all…
Brehon Law: A Husband Too Fat For Sex Was Grounds for Divorce
Brehon Law is a fascinating part of Ireland’s history, especially when it came to marriage laws. Ireland and divorce have a complicated history. It was banned outright until 1996, a…
Firefly Petunia: The Flower That Glows in the Dark
Firefly Petunia: Imagine stepping into your garden on a warm summer’s evening and watching your flowerbeds softly shimmer with a living, natural light. No fairy lights, no solar lanterns, just…
Most Haunted Castle in the World is in County Offaly
Most Haunted Castle in the world is a hefty title to carry. But when you hear these stories, you’ll see that the title is well-earned. There is no shortage of…
William of Orange: The Unexpected Truths Behind his Irish Legacy
Of all the colourful characters to visit Ireland’s shores throughout history perhaps none are as colourful as William of Orange, the ambitious Dutch prince. William of Orange rose to…
Pets: Do They Have a Positive Effect on Your Brain Health?
Pets and brain health: A new study shows long-term pet ownership is linked to slower decline in cognition over time. Owning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for…
Keir Starmer Is Finished? If Yes, Old Moore’s Said It First
Keir Starmer was the subject of Old Moore’s 2026 Predictions. These predictions were made in November 2025, and it seems that another prediction is coming true. Old Moore’s Almanac has…
Microbes: Are They The Future Of Farming and Saving the Planet?
Microbes: Are farmers using the wrong techniques when growing crops? According to Anthony Woods, today’s soils are not deficient in minerals – they are deficient in microbes. Microbes are the…
Irish Sci-Fi: This Irish Fantasy Novel Will Catch Your Attention
Irish Sci-Fi: Want to try out an Irish fantasy novel? This is a sci-fi fantasy, set in Wicklow Town. We have been given permission to print the first 7 chapters.…
Lahaina Noon: The Day Objects Lose Their Shadow
Lahaina Noon: Twice a year, something quietly extraordinary happens in Hawaii. For a few minutes, the sun sits perfectly overhead, and the shadows of vertical objects completely disappear. Flagpoles. Palm…
Towerhill – A Beautiful, Haunting Ruin Ripe for Restoration
Near Carnacon, in South Mayo, sits a ruin called Towerhill. It was a fine “Big House” built by Isidore Blake at the end of the 18th Century. The house is…
