One of the truely great names in British music, Chris Blackwell who started the legendary music label “Island” was the son of an Irishman ………..full story

10. Athlone Castle, Co. Roscommon
9. Kells Heritage Town, Co. Meath
8. Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, Co. Meath
7. Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Co. Roscommon
6. Trim Heritage Town, Co. Meath
5. Lockes Distillery Museum, Co. Westmeath
4. Arigna Mining Experience, Co. Roscommon
3. Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly
2. Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Co. Kildare
1. Belvedere House & Gardens, Co. Westmeath

Did you know that the Actor David Carradine who was recently found dead in a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand was part Irish……………read more

A fantastic result for Ireland who beat Bangladesh again to go through to the super eights.

Ireland successfully chased down Bangladesh’s score of 137-8 to by scoring 138-4 winning by 6 wickets and with 10 balls remaining. Once again the Ireland (an associate member) beat a full member in the short game, which may again call for Ireland to be admitted into the “old boy’s network” Unfortunately for Bangadesh it means that they are on their way home after losing their first game to India. A special mention to the 2 O’Brien brothers who were fantastic with Niall winning the man of the match for a fantastic 40 runs off 25 balls and an unbelievable stumping.

The famous fighting Irish