Irish Olympic hero Daniel Wiffen has revealed what life is like now that he is an Olympic gold medallist. Wiffen, regarded as one of the brightest swimming talents Ireland has ever produced, lived up to his hype last summer at the Paris Olympics. He claimed the gold medal in the men’s 800-meter freestyle and the bronze medal in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle events. He also … [Read more...] about Wiffen explains how life has changed after Olympic success
Wiffen explains how life has changed after Olympic success
Healy driven by sucess and trophies, not record caps
Ireland's Cian Healy admits that he is not motivated by individual achievements like becoming the country's record cap holder. Instead, he is driven more by team success and trophies. The Dubliner broke Brian O'Driscoll's long-standing cap record against Australia on Sunday by featuring for the 134th time. The Aviva Stadium crowd gave the Leinster and Ireland legend a huge roar … [Read more...] about Healy driven by sucess and trophies, not record caps
London Irish Centre launches Giving Tuesday
The London Irish Centre has launched a fundraising appeal to tackle isolation and poverty in the Irish community. The appeal will be launched on this Giving Tuesday, a recognised day of global giving where people are encouraged to support a good cause in the aftermath of Black Friday. As well as being a hub for the celebration of Irish culture, thousands of people visit the … [Read more...] about London Irish Centre launches Giving Tuesday
A short break in Dublin, Ireland’s ancient city of poets, rebels and art
THE invader, the trader, the traveller, the settler, the oppressor, the rebel and the writer have all added colour and culture to the ancient city of Dublin. Few places have produced so many heavy hitters in the literary field— Swift, Joyce, Shaw, Wilde, Beckett, Behan. Plus the greatest horror-writer of them all, Bram Stoker. Lesser-known writers too: Dublin man Robert … [Read more...] about A short break in Dublin, Ireland’s ancient city of poets, rebels and art
Enjoy a nautical but nice Christmas at a luxury super yacht hotel
FANCY doing something different for Christmas? Feeling like pushing the boat out? The Sunborn Yacht Hotel in London will certainly fit the bill. Enjoy Christmas with a view from one of the Sunborn's terraces Britain’s only luxury super yacht hotel moored in Royal Victoria Dock has announced its festive season offering — and it’s decking its decks with holly and ivy with a real … [Read more...] about Enjoy a nautical but nice Christmas at a luxury super yacht hotel