Tourism Ireland's global greening line-up for St Patrick's Day includes the world's most famous arena — Madison Square Gardens in New York.
Thu, 20 Feb, 2020
A new documentary shows how Irish engineer Peter Rice was involved in such iconic constructions as Sydney Opera House and the Louvre pyramid, writes Esther McCarthy.
Fri, 01 Mar, 2019
The duo with play Live at the Marquee on June 26 and at Botanic Gardens, Belfast on June 27.
Thu, 21 Feb, 2019
“A few million years,” is how long it would take to see the same combination of images in his work 77 Million Paintings, Brian Eno once said. The couches provided in the large upper gallery at the RHA, where the work has been installed, are comfortable enough for a durational experience, though perhaps not that durational.
Sat, 26 Jan, 2019
We know there has been something of a cloud hanging over the Ballydoyle horses for a while now, with Aidan O’Brien reporting that the bug was “the worst we’ve had.’’
Sat, 25 Aug, 2018
We know there has been something of a cloud hanging over the Ballydoyle horses for a while now, with Aidan O’Brien reporting that the bug was “the worst we’ve had.’’
Darina Allen shares her favourite St Patrick's Day recipes
Sat, 17 Mar, 2018
More than 300 stadiums, statues, museums and towers worldwide are set to go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day next month.
Wed, 14 Feb, 2018
Uilleann piper David Power is organising Dungarvan’s first music festival, writes Marjorie Brennan
Tue, 01 Aug, 2017
A man charged with committing a terrorist act and attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man in Sydney was inspired by the Islamic State group, police said.
Sun, 11 Sep, 2016
Lights have been switched off in homes across the globe to raise awareness about the impact of energy use on climate change.
Sat, 19 Mar, 2016
Sat, 12 Mar, 2016
Irish people have always had a love hate relationship with alcohol and none less than our artists. As a new book is written about Bridie Gallagher, Suzanne Harrington examines why hugely talented women take refuge in drink.
Wed, 21 Oct, 2015
The world famous physicist Stephen Hawking has revealed that he would consider assisted suicide if he were in great pain or had nothing left to contribute to the world and had become a burden to loved ones.
Thu, 04 Jun, 2015
Prince Harry has emerged from a farewell walkabout in the shadow of the famous Sydney Opera House with a kiss and a marriage proposal.
Fri, 08 May, 2015
David Cameron is preparing for another term as the UK's Prime Minister, the Limerick woman who along with her young daughter died in a road crash in Poland on Wednesday, had just moved into a new family home in Norway and Memphis Depay has vowed to help bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.
Stephen Hawking has proved once again that he has an answer for everything.
Mon, 27 Apr, 2015
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says he regrets saying Gordon Ramsay is jealous of his success — because he does not want to upset Ramsay’s children.
Wed, 01 Apr, 2015
St Patrick’s Day celebrations continue to gather momentum around the world.
Sat, 14 Mar, 2015
GOOD news for fans of the King’s Singers; the legendary group are returning to Ireland with their blend of cadence and colour, and their irresistible good-fellowship.
Wed, 28 Jan, 2015
The Cork tenor is celebrating a quarter of a century as a professional singer, writes Dan Buckley
Wed, 14 Jan, 2015
THERE are still 82 sleeps to go but children are already thinking about what Santa will leave under the tree on Christmas Eve.
Sat, 04 Oct, 2014
For Neil Finn, the various stages of his career are all part of a continuum, writes Ed Power.
Thu, 01 May, 2014
Mon, 17 Mar, 2014
THE iconic sites of Petra, Niagara Falls, the Tower of Piza, the Sydney Opera House, the Pyramids — these, and scores of other iconic buildings and monuments across the world, will be illuminated bright green on St Patrick’s Day.
Sun, 16 Mar, 2014
Newly engaged Rory McIlroy confessed he was more nervous proposing to Caroline Wozniacki than standing over of the putts to win either of his two Major titles.
Wed, 15 Jan, 2014
US stage hypnotist Scott Lewis has fallen to his death from the balcony of a Sydney apartment. Lewis was in Australia to perform at the Sydney Opera House.
Sun, 12 Jan, 2014
With fireworks, dancing and late-night revelry, millions around the world welcomed 2014.
Wed, 01 Jan, 2014
Exploding fireworks sprayed from the sails of the Sydney Opera House and the Australian city’s harbour bridge at midnight as the world ushered in a new year.
Tue, 31 Dec, 2013
Funnyman Tommy Tiernan is laughing all the way to the bank with accumulated profits from his two firms topping €515,000.
Thu, 03 Oct, 2013
Australia’s first woman prime minister, who was dumped by her own party ahead of it losing the general election, says she was the target of “aggressive sexism” during three years in power.
Mon, 30 Sep, 2013
An Australian man completed a gruelling run that looped the world, having done the equivalent of a marathon a day for more than 20 months in what he hopes is a record.
Sat, 14 Sep, 2013
From scaling mountain peaks to iconic global landmarks — Cork and Clare hurling fans are going to great lengths and heights to show their true colours ahead of tomorrow’s All-Ireland showdown.
Sat, 07 Sep, 2013
Lights will be going out all over the world tonight as part of an event to remind us to save energy and protect the planet.
Sat, 23 Mar, 2013
A giant Irish-knit jumper and the world’s biggest raggy doll were among the spectacular sights and sounds at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.
Mon, 18 Mar, 2013
A giant Irish-knit jumper and the world’s biggest raggy doll were among the spectacular sights and sounds at the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.
Sun, 17 Mar, 2013
Some of Earth’s most famous sights – including the Pyramids of Egypt and Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue – will be lit up green today.
Final preparations are taking place in Dublin today ahead of St Patrick's Day tomorrow.
Sat, 16 Mar, 2013
The adventurer who crossed the Atlantic in a craft made of hide in a re-enactment of the voyage taken by St Brendan will be reunited with his famous boat today.
Thu, 28 Feb, 2013
It seems like the Vatican in Rome might be the only landmark on the planet that isn’t turning green to mark St Patrick’s Day around the world.
Thu, 14 Feb, 2013
St Patrick's Day will be seen from space this year as the Egyptian pyramids will go green on March 17.
Wed, 13 Feb, 2013
As a child, I had a very mature singing voice, but I thought everybody sang like me.
Sun, 02 Sep, 2012
SOME things are just right — they fill their space in the world so perfectly that they make it unnecessary to wish for more.
Sat, 24 Sep, 2011
THE US talk show host Oprah Winfrey brought thousands of shrieking, jubilant fans to Sydney’s landmark arts centre to tape two star-studded shows for her final series.
Wed, 15 Dec, 2010
Hugh Jackman injured his eye after a stunt he was filming for an ‘Oprah’ television special in Australia went wrong.
Tue, 14 Dec, 2010
Sydney swapped opera for Oprah today when the US talk show host brought thousands of shrieking, jubilant fans to the city's landmark arts centre to tape two star-studded shows for her final series.
Sat, 11 Dec, 2010
Hundreds of people stripped off and braved the cold in the name of art today.
Sat, 01 May, 2010
The white-shelled roof of the Sydney Opera House fell dark today, one of the first landmarks to turn out the lights in an hour-long gesture to be repeated by millions of people around the world who are calling for a binding pact to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Sat, 27 Mar, 2010
MUCH of the world turned green yesterday for St Patrick’s Day as Ireland pushed itself especially hard as a tourist destination amid the worst recession in memory.
Thu, 18 Mar, 2010
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