In what could be mistaken for a fake news story, 19-year-old Manchester, England native Adam Armstrong (pictured below) legally changed his name to Adam West because it was cheaper than changing the name on his Ryanair ticket. Armstrong was planning a trip to Ibiza with his girlfriend. According to IrishCentral, his girlfriend’s stepfather booked the tickets with Ryanair. … [Read more...] about Englishman Legally Changes Name to Avoid Ryanair Fees
Ireland Has Highest Alcohol and Tobacco Prices in EU
Ordering a whiskey or a pint in Ireland may find you with a subtle pain emanating from your wallet. A newly released survey found that tobacco and whiskey costs are 70 percent higher in Ireland than the rest of the countries in the EU. The National Off Licence Association director Evelyn Jones greeted the news with an attack on the Irish government, saying that the results of … [Read more...] about Ireland Has Highest Alcohol and Tobacco Prices in EU
Ancient Roman Treasure Discovered in Down
By Cliodhna Joyce-Daly, Editorial assistant, and Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2015
August / September 2015
Brian Murray, a retired civil servant from Newtownards, County Down, found two gold Roman rings and a silver belt buckle using a metal detector on the shores of Murlough in Dundrum Bay in June. “I was actually collecting militaria on the shores of Murlough,” the 65-year-old told the BBC. “It was an American training area during the Second World War. It’s like fishing for … [Read more...] about Ancient Roman Treasure Discovered in Down
Golfer Pádraig Harrington Speaks Out About Skin Cancer
Three-time major champion golfer Pádraig Harrington announced in February that he had undergone treatment for skin cancer. As he told Matt Cooper of Today FM’s The Last Word: “I had a number of skin cancers removed off my face. When you get a symptom, do something about it. Don’t ignore it.” Harrington mentioned getting the cancerous spots removed almost off-handedly in … [Read more...] about Golfer Pádraig Harrington Speaks Out About Skin Cancer
Michael Flatley Opens Up About Cancer and His Painting
As the 20th Anniversary tour of Riverdance wraps up and Michael Flatley performed in Lord of the Dance for one last time on July 4 in Wembly Arena in London, the 57-year-old dancer spoke about his battle with skin cancer in a radio interview, saying it made him re-evaluate the important things in life and change his outlook on wealth and possessions. Flatley was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Michael Flatley Opens Up About Cancer and His Painting