Hollywood has its eye on one Irish county
Inversion - a disaster flick slated for a 2016 release is considering filming in Limerick, with Ireland increasingly pressed for studio space the county is the lead-runner to become the island's new hub for cinematic productions.
Limerick Leader reports that Philip Lee, a major producer who worked on The Dark Knight and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon recently spent a weekend in Limerick looking at possible filming locations.
Mother of girl hit by egg at No #MarRef rally receives abuse online
The mother of a girl (10) who suffered a severe allergic when attending a rally against the same-sex marriage referendum, says she has suffered terrible abuse online since.
Muireann DeClár, who is extremely allergic to eggs, had to be treated with emergency medicine after she was hit.
Tributes are paid to former broadcaster Derek Davis
Tributes have been paid to the former broadcaster and TV presenter Derek Davis, who has died following a short illness.
President Michael D. Higgins said this evening: "his loss will be felt not only by the broadcasting and media community across the island of Ireland but also by so many sections of the public at large."
WATCH: Colour-blind man sees colour for the first time, immediately bursts into tears
While his ability to see clearly is not a problem, as a sufferer of protanopia, American man Opie Hughes is unable to clearly distinguish between shades of red and green. But now, thanks to a timely birthday present, he’s finally been able to see all the colours accurately for the first time – and it’s been a little overwhelming.
Boo-urns: 'The Simpsons' actor Harry Shearer set to leave the show
US actor Harry Shearer - best known for voicing several characters in 'The Simpsons' - has announced he is set to leave the show.
Shearer tweeted to say it is because he wants the freedom to do other work.
Quoting the lawyer of 'The Simpsons' producer James L Brooks, he said the show "will go on, Harry will not be part of it...Of course, I wish him the very best."
