This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures
The community of Clonakilty has become the first ever town in Ireland that has been certified as autism-friendly.
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Fearless Great-Grandfather Successfully Fights Off Three Assailants Trying to Rob a Bookie
This spry 84-year-old was not to be intimidated by three crooks barging into the bookies earlier this week.
Sir Ian McKellen is Celebrating His 80th Birthday With 80 Performances to Benefit the Theater
Sir Ian McKellen has been celebrating his 80th birthday by raising money for UK theaters with 80 different solo shows.
After Family's Thatched Cottage Burned to the Ground, Irish Town Built Them a New One in 3 Weeks
When this French family suddenly found themselves without a home, their Irish community rallied together to build them a new one in just three weeks.
Irish Postal Service Launches Program to Give Thousands of Homeless People Fixed Addresses
Having a fixed address can be a major roadblock for homeless people trying to get off the streets – but this new Irish postal program is expected to help.
Irish Town Builds Memorial to Thank Native Americans Who Helped During the Potato Famine
A giant sculpture was erected in Ireland to thank the "Trail of Tears" Native American tribe who sent what little money they could to help the Irish people during the Great Famine.
Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink, Thanks to a VERY Famous Canadian
Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian hockey fan on the other side of the pond.
Breakthrough on Road to Irish Peace
On May 7, 2000 the Irish Republican Army made its most groundbreaking pledge since its cease-fire six years ago: to put IRA arms beyond use and allow independent inspections of its hidden arsenals.
Camera Drones Enlisted in Fight Against Badger Cruelty in Ireland
In the UK, the world's second oldest animal welfare organization said it was shocked by the scale of organized badger persecution it has uncovered in Northern Ireland. But now, operatives working for the USPCA are using an aerial drone with a camera onboard to film gangs, and chase them away, as they prepare to attack badgers.
Hero 11-year-old Uses Video Gaming Skill to Save Grandad's Life
An 11-year-old saved his grandfather's life thanks to skills he learned playing Grand Theft Auto.
Teen's Simple Question Saves a Man's Life, Baby Is Named After Him
A Dublin teenager's trip to the store turned into a lifesaving encounter, and the man was so grateful, he named his baby after the young man.
Teen Invents Rain, Fire-proof Sleeping Bag for Homeless, and Offers Jobs
A teen's life-saving sleeping bags are keeping Dublin's homeless warm and giving former homeless people jobs.
Cab Driver Gets Unexpected Theme-Park Ticket To Ride From Passenger
An Irish businessman decided to give his taxi driver, who was going to wait for hours in the car, a ticket to come with him to the largest indoor theme park.
Hotel Not Only Returns Lost Toy, It Makes Photo Album of Bunny's VIP Stay
An Irish hotel treated a stuffed animal to a top of the line experience, and shared photos, while searching for the little girl who lost him.
American Hero Impressed by Kindness of Irish Strangers
The US tourist whose phone and wallet were robbed while rescuing a man from the Liffey River in Dublin has said he is overwhelmed by the response he's had from the Irish public since the incident.
New Nasal Spray is Simple Treatment for Overdoses, Could Save Thousands
The U.S. FDA approved a cheap, easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of a drug overdose — and could save thousands of lives.
Identical Looking Strangers Seated Together on Plane; In Same Hotel, Too
Imagine boarding a plane to find that the person sitting in your seat looks exactly like you? The fun doesn't stop there...
Tesco Grocers to Offer Unsold Fresh Food to British Charities
British grocer Tesco launched a program to donate all its unsold fresh food to those in need.
11-yo Super Fan with Down Syndrome Becomes EU Football Treasure
This 11-year-old with Down Syndrome has had the "Best Day Ever" over and over again for a year, winning hearts on football pitches from Scotland to Greece.
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