1916 Rising inspires wonderful new interactive map 'They Were There' is the name of RTE's latest 1916 Rising project, with a fine interactive map of Dublin filled with 50 eyewitness accounts of the historic event.See Original Article Steven Avery's lawyer sells out Minn. event Extra tickets to a 'Making a Murderer' talk at a Minneapolis […]

Elderly man with Alzheimer's miraculously recognises his granddaughter in time … An elderly Irish grandfather who suffers from Alzheimer's disease has received the best Christmas gift of all from his granddaughter, who made the long trip back home from Australia to surprise the ailing old chap.See Original Article Full moon on Christmas Day to bring […]

Olly Murs to scoff calorific treats this festive season Olly Murs is looking forward to scoffing down calorific treats and hefty roast dinners this festive season. The 'X Factor' host, 31, was forced to follow a low-carb diet while he was fronting the ITV singing show this winter, but he's thrilled he can …See Original […]

Festive thoughts at City Hall: 'Twas the Night Before Council Editorial – With another festive season upon us, it's time to reflect on some of the naughty or nice behaviour at Kingston city council in 2015, the first full year of the new council under mayor Bryan Paterson.See Original Article Pogues' Shane MacGowan ventures out […]

Group of men and women show Christmas spirit by giving presents to homeless … These wonderful photos show a group of men and women dishing out Christmas presents to homeless people in Dublin. The group, who are members of the travelling community, gave out gifts in the capital for three nights recently to those living […]