Irish Musicians Saving Oral History By Recording Elders Singing the Old Songs (Watch)
Song Collectors, a group of young Irish musicians look to their elders to save old folk songs and stories for future generations.
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Guinness is 'Brewing Good' by Cutting Carbon Footprint of its Barley Farms
The Guinness brand is working on an agricultural pilot that will cut the carbon footprint of its barley, an important green move..
Old Wind Turbine Blades Used For Bridge Construction After They're Retired
A new bridge has appeared in County Cork in Ireland that's made from decommissioned wind turbines. Take a look.
Thor Lookalike Who Became Superfit Despite Cystic Fibrosis Can Now Laugh for First Time After Life-changing Drug
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Ben Mudge says a new medication, Kaftrio, has helped him laugh and breathe normally for first time.
Song of the Year: I'm Happy! Irish Today
This video is an homage to the stellar song by Pharrell Williams, called I'm HAPPY. Shot on the streets of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, happy people dance to the catchy tune
French Man Writes the Most Incredible Open Letter To The Irish Fans
A Frenchman speaks for his whole nation, thanking Irish football fans for their inspiring sportsmanship, while others rioted, during the Euro 2016 games.
One of the Poorest Nations Now Tops US as World's Most Charitable
This year's list of the top countries where people are most likely to give to charity and help a stranger has a surprising new name at number one.
Elder Sisters Living on Opposite Sides of World Meet for First Time (WATCH)
A Northern Irish woman only discovered in 1989 that she had an older sister—and finally embraced her for the first time at Dublin airport Tuesday.
Postal Workers Shut Down Local Mailbox - to Keep Nesting Birds in Peace
This sweet gesture is not very unusual for the Irish postmen - but it's still endearing to us.
Irish Parliament Passes Historic Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill
Once this legislation is passed by a finance committee, Ireland could become the first country to ever divest its wealth from oil, gas, and coal.
Ireland is Creating the Largest Grove of Redwoods Outside of California
In an effort to preserve the woodland titans, the Birr Castle Gardens in Ireland will plant the largest patch of redwoods outside of California.
Judge Excuses 54-Year-old From Jury Duty When He Reveals He's in Love For the 'First Time'
Definitely a better excuse than "the dog ate my homework".
Irish Mosque Opens Doors to the Homeless Amidst First Hurricane in 50 Years
The Dublin mosque also served free soup, tea, coffee, and snacks for the duration of Hurricane Ophelia.
FBI Helps Irish Family Recover Stolen Heirloom After 10 Years
"Bringing in the Turf" was stolen from the Malpress home ten years ago – and now, thanks to American and Irish specialists, it has finally been returned.
All-Party Peace Talks on Northern Ireland
After nearly 30 years of violence between Protestants and Catholics, a July cease-fire remains in place and Britain's new leader Tony Blair has coaxed historic enemies to sit down at the negotiating table.
Irish Beach Washed Away 33 Years Ago Has Just Returned Overnight
The tourism on Achill Island took a blow when their beloved beach disappeared – but thanks to this 'freak tide', the sands are back.
Easter Peace Accord Signed in Northern Ireland!
The two-year-old peace talks in Northern Ireland finally produced a settlement this afternoon after an imposed deadline forced a 32-hour marathon debate among the parties. Weary, but determined delegates from 2 countries and 8 different political factions signed off on the agreement which would, if ratified, establish self-rule for Northern Ireland, which has been under direct British control for 26 years. It would also create historic cooperation with the independent Republic of Ireland to the south.
Man Quits Day Job to Soothe Dementia Patients With Nostalgic Barber Shop Experience
He even sets up a little glowing barber pole and a jukebox so the patients can listen to the music their heard when they were younger.
Watch a Romantic Irish Choir Serenade Newlyweds After Meeting Them in a NYC Bar
We dare you not to shed a tear over these singers lending their voices to accompany a newly-married couple's first dance.
Janitor Had 'Given Up' Writing Until College Where She Cleans Gives Her Prestigious Literary Award
Caitriona Lally had been having a horrible Monday morning when she got a call saying that she had won the 2018 Rooney Prize for Literature.
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