This Irish Couple Built Homes for Their Employees, and It's Changed Their Lives
Derry's Patricia and Tony Walsh have built affordable homes for their Walsh Colour Print and Educate employees in Ireland.
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US Honors 98-yo Irish Woman Whose Storm Forecast Fortuitously Delayed D-Day Landings, Changing Course of WWII
Reports of a storm over the Normandy Beaches delayed and saved the Allied invasion, now the weatherwoman who made them honored by Congress.
Scientists Prove Gingers Are Totally Normal-Having Been Around for Millions of Years in Other Species
the findings of their study will enable scientists to better reconstruct the original colors of extinct organisms.
Old Wind Turbines are Repurposed into Footbridges Capable of Supporting 30 Tons
With a 20-year lifespan, there will be around 8.6 million metric tons of blades being decommissioned worldwide by 2042.
Ospreys Breed in Ireland for the First Time in More Than 200 Years
Visiting ospreys sometimes stop on the island to rest, but since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, there have been no chicks
Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety
Now used by over 600,000 hikers worldwide, the app which began life in Ireland is now one of the most-used hiking apps on the market.
Hikers Brave Miles of Icy Mountain Trails After Rescuing Dog That Was Stranded For 2 Weeks
Ciara Nolan and Jean Francois Bonnet saved Neesha the Golden Retriever from Ireland's Wicklow Mountains in an amazing rescue.
The 'Luck of the Irish' is Real: Residents of Ireland Report More Good Fortune and Lucky Charms
A new poll showed the 'luck of the Irish' may be a real thing-with residents of Ireland reporting a greater prevalence of good fortune.
Irishman Whips Out Fiddle to Entertain Passengers in Flight-and People Dance a Jig in the Aisle (WATCH)
Musician Sean Magee, also on vacation with his wife, asked his pal to "pass him the fiddle" midway through the flight.
Ireland Sets Renewable Record of 70% Energy from Wind
The Emerald Isle is greener than its reputation holds, as it turns out, since more than half of electricity comes from wind.
Christmas Fairytale Rings out: Mourners Dance at Epic Irish Funeral for Beloved Pogues' Singer Shane MacGowan-LOOK
Mourners lined Dublin's streets and danced at the funeral of Irish hero Shane MacGowan, the punk rocker Celtic music co-founder of The Pogues.
Obama Explores His Irish Roots on Visit to Ancestral Ireland
President Obama and the first lady are in Ireland today meeting with leaders and visiting famous sites. Perhaps most excited about the trip are the villagers of Moneygall, where Barack Obama's great-great-great-great grandfather hails from. The Guinness brewery even sent a master brewer to the town's pub to ensure that when the President stops by for the traditional pint of Guinness, he gets a properly poured one.
Watch Passengers Sing Emotional 'Irish Blessing' For Their Airline Pilot After His Final Flight
When it came time for this pilot to retire, he happened to have an Irish choir aboard his final flight-and they were sure to give him a proper sendoff.
American Brothers Successfully Save Irish Girl Who Was Swept Out to Sea in Serendipitous Twist of Fate
Four American brothers who were in Ireland for their grandfather's funeral ended up saving a little girl and her father on a very serendipitous day.
Social Media is Melting Over This Adorable Photo of a Dog Awaiting His Elderly Owner's Treatment
This adorable photo of an anxious dog awaiting his owner's return is being shared across social media.
Instead of Paying for Kayak Rental, You Can Paddle These European Waterways for Free By Picking Up Trash
You can now paddle for two hours along dozens of European lakes and rivers for free – and all you have to do is collect floating garbage along the way.
Irishmen Without Phones Reunited With Tourist Pic After Asking Woman to Put It On Internet for Them to Find
Within hours of posting a photo of three Irish friends to social media, Twitter users were successfully able to identify the men.
Irish Researchers Have Developed Hospital Robot That Uses UV Light to Kill Viruses, Bacteria, and Germs
Irish scientists have invented a robot that kills viruses and other germs by emitting UV light—and will be ready for production in one week's time.
Irish Prime Minister Re-Registers as Medical Practitioner So He Can Join the COVID-19 Response Team
After 7 years of working in politics, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is picking up his scrubs once more so he can help his country's medical team.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day By Watching Adorable Toddler Join Irish Woman for Dance in the Street
An Irish dancing duo in the streets is winning hearts on the internet thanks to their spontaneous little jig caught on camera.
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