The Boys Are Back in Town: How a Kid From Crumlin Wrote One of the Great Rock Anthems
The Boys Are Back in Town took Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott, raised in Crumlin, Dublin, around the world in 1976. The story of the song, the band and the statue.
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All I Want: The Heartbreak Song That Took Kodaline From Swords to the World
Kodaline’s All I Want took a band from Swords, Co. Dublin, from a TV talent show to Grey’s Anatomy and the world. The story behind the song.
Hall of Fame: The Dublin Band Behind One of the Biggest Anthems of the 2010s
The Script, three lads from Dublin, made Hall of Fame with will.i.am in 2012. How it hit number one, why it is everywhere, and the band since Mark Sheehan.
She Cleaned Hospital Floors While Training. Then She Won Olympic Gold. Twice.
Watch Kellie Harrington win her second Olympic boxing gold in Paris, and the story of the Portland Row boxer and hospital cleaner who became the first Irish woman to win gold twice.
Bono, Hozier and a Bucket: The Christmas Eve Busk Glen Hansard Gave Dublin
Watch Bono, Glen Hansard and friends busk on Grafton Street on Christmas Eve, and the story of the tradition Glen started in 2010 that raised over €2 million for Dublin Simon.
Ireland’s 10 Most Legendary Pubs (Have You Had a Pint in Any of Them?)
So your looking for a bit of craic are ya? Well, you’ve come to the right place. A well-worn journal in hand, a thirst for adventure (and perhaps a pint or …
How Often Does It Snow in Dublin? Real Figures and Snowiest Months
How often does it snow in Dublin? About 12 days a year of snow or sleet, but snow lies on only about 2. Met Éireann figures, the snowiest months and white Christmas odds.
100+ Fascinating Facts About Ireland, From Ancient Tombs to Halloween
Are you looking for some facts about Ireland? Well, I have put together the biggest collection of Irish facts and things that you need to know about Ireland. Ireland is …
The True Story of the Dublin Boys Who Ran Away to New York in 1985
In August 1985, Keith Byrne (10) and Noel Murray (13) from Darndale bluffed their way from Dublin to New York with a few coins and no passports. Here’s the true story, from the Mr T angle to the documentary Nothing to Declare.
Spraying the Potatoes by Patrick Kavanagh: Poem and Meaning
I am back with another fantastic top Irish poem. This week we see yet another poem from the great Patrick Kavanagh. You might be thinking you have seen me mention …
Lament for Thomas MacDonagh by Francis Ledwidge: A Poem for a Fallen 1916 Leader
Another week another great Irish poem. If you would like to get a new Irish poem to your inbox every week be sure to subscribe to my weekly dose of …
Dublin by Louis MacNeice: Poem and Meaning
This week’s poem comes in at number 63 on the top 100 Irish poems list. It was written by Louis MacNeice (1907-1963). Brilliant use of imagery and he really transports …
300 Churches Across Ireland Sing The Irish Blessing (Get the Tissues)
After last week’s lovely video of the 101-year-old Irish couple, I wanted to continue with this other incredible video I came across. The Irish Blessing (Beannacht uile-Éireann) is a project …
15 Haunted Places in Ireland: Ghost Stories, Real History and How to Visit
Leap Castle’s Elemental, the Devil at the Loftus Hall card table, Kilkenny’s 1324 witch trial and the Hellfire Club above Dublin. Here are 15 haunted places in Ireland, each with its ghost story, its real history and a plain note on whether you can visit this Halloween.
Things to Do in Dublin: 12 Best Sights, Day Trips and Tips (2026)
The best things to do in Dublin: the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, EPIC, free museums, Howth and the best day trips, with booking tips.