It’s amazing to think that some people in places like America and Australia have never seen a castle in their lives, when we’re surrounded by them here in Ireland. Not only that – we also have hotel castles that you can stay in. Here are some of the most beautiful castles you can sleep in. […]

6 years ago

Galway had the most mentions of any county on our 2017 Bucket List for Ireland, so it must be doing something right. With beautiful sights, delicious food and quality craic, what more could you ask for? If you are in any doubt about whether you should move to Galway, right this second, let this […]

7 years ago

Let’s be honest – being a kid kind of sucked. You didn’t have any control over your life and had to do whatever your parents said, even if they were wrong. Adulthood comes with sweet perks like money, being able to drink alcohol and independence. But sometimes it’s easy to look back and admit there […]

7 years ago

The results of this survey probably won’t be surprising for people living in the West. The latest report by IBEC looked at different barriers to business expansion in Ireland and pointed a finger at the lack of access to high-speed internet. According to the Department of the Environment, less than two thirds of the country […]

9 years ago

Ah Kilkenny, the medieval city. (And Kilkenny folk will insist it’s a goddamn city. It’s got two cathedrals after all.) With so many things of interest within walking distance of each other, it’s no wonder this city won the best city at the Tourism Awards 2016. As well as the obvious tourist sites like Kilkenny […]

9 years ago

How the f*ck is it almost June already? Most of us are broke and it feels hard to summon up the energy or willpower we need. But this weekend doesn’t have to be a total loss. Here are a few things you can do, which shouldn’t take more than one sitting, that will make you […]

9 years ago

Most people probably won’t be surprised to learn that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to live in. Movehub, a website which helps people who are moving abroad, has put together a list of the most expensive countries in the world to live in, taking into account the cost of groceries, […]

9 years ago

Whether you’re in Cork for the weekend or longer, there’s so much to do once you scratch the surface of the city. To help you, we’ve put together a bucket list aimed at tourists who want to get to know the city and enjoy some of what Cork has to offer. 1. Have Brunch at […]

9 years ago

Hostels are the perfect options for travellers who want to save their money. But a hostel doesn’t always have to entail somewhere bare bones and boring. We have a collection of interesting and cool-looking boutique hostels spread out over Ireland. And the ones below are perfect for people with demanding standards who also want to […]

9 years ago

We often take our country for granted. When we’re away in other countries, we see all the sights, go to all the museums and do all the touristy things. But right here in our back garden are so many natural wonders and beautiful sights that we generally ignore. But why should we travel Ireland like paupers? […]

9 years ago

We know it’s early but since we’ve been blessed with a long weekend this year, we reckon it’s time to start planning our Paddy’s Day shenanigans. If you need some ideas for places to go, we’ve got you covered. There’s nothing worse than having nothing planned for the big day so we’ve put together a list to give you […]

9 years ago

When we think of specifically Irish dishes, we tend to think of things like stew, colcannon and bacon and cabbage. But a lot of young people nowadays won’t find these things at all familiar, and you’d be hard pressed to find them on the menu of any restaurant. But once you’ve spent a little time living […]

9 years ago

La La Land burst into our lives and reminded us of the magic of musicals. There’s nothing more satisfying than a well-executed dance sequence, a perfectly sung harmony or the big chorus numbers to get you pumped up. La La Land was inspired by old-school musicals from the golden age of Hollywood, like these classics. […]

9 years ago

It’s no surprise to us that lots of amazing authors hail from this Isle. Over the years, we’ve had some fantastic literature come out of this country and the current crop of new releases stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our litany of classics. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next purchase, try this list of books that […]

9 years ago

Over 190 new jobs are to be created at three new SuperValu stores, it has been announced. The supermarket chain announced a record profit for last year of €2.67bn in sales and is planning to reinvest in new stores, more jobs and revamped shops. The locations of the stores have yet to be confirmed. We’re delighted to […]

9 years ago

United Airlines flight UA56 from Paris to Newark airport was forced to land in Ireland after an emergency. The flight landed in Shannon airport at around 9.30am this morning. The reason for the emergency is not currently known. Flight @united #UA56 from París CDG yo New York EWR diverted todo Shannon because of an emergency. […]

9 years ago

When you walk into a gym, it can feel like the most intimidating place in the world. Everyone looks great, they all seem to know what they’re doing, and there’s always that one guy who is just showing off with handstands and pull-ups. We’ve all been there. We asked around the office to find out what […]

9 years ago

It can be a disappointment to learn that some of Ireland’s nicest hotels can’t be reached except by car. For those of us who can’t drive, we know there’s no way to get there. For others who are travelling here, it means they would have to rent a car which they may not be willing […]

9 years ago

Last night was the final episode of this series of the Graham Norton Show. Sitting on the couch were Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and James Blunt. A truly fantastic line-up. Everyone loved the bromance between Stewart and McKellen. Why do Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen not have their own chat show? No guests, […]

9 years ago

The Fire Brigade are warning people to check the model of their tumble dryer after a recall was issued by Whirlpool, as there is a seriously dangerous design flaw. In some rare cases, excess fluff can come into contact with the heating element in the dryer and start a fire. Fire safety recall – certain […]

9 years ago

Ryanair have been mad with the sales recently, and the pay day sale has made a return. They’re doing flights to Glasgow and Newcastle from €10 each way, London for €15 each way, and other European cities Cologne, Barcelona and Paris from €20 each way. If you’ve been feeling wanderlust recently then this is perfect […]

9 years ago

Got any plans for Patrick’s Day? General Manager Patrick Treacy of Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis, Clare is offering to let all Patricks, Paddys, Pats, Padraigs, Patricias and Patricios stay in his hotel for free on 17 March. The bookings open from 10am on Monday 27 February. But you’d better be quick – only […]

9 years ago

Have you ever wanted a bit of religion, but quicker, and more convenient? Well Glenamaddy Church in County Galway have you covered. According to the Farmer’s Journal, on Ash Wednesday parishioners of the church can “swing in one gate, the padre does the necessary as you wait in your tractor or car, and you exit […]

9 years ago

Emmy award-winning actor and all round funny guy Louis CK is going to be bringing us even more laughs this year with two new comedy specials on Netflix. They’re going to be released on 4 April so you can plan ahead for your giggle binge. CK is most famous for his hilarious TV series Louie. He also […]

9 years ago

We are big fans of Indiependence, Cork’s brilliant music festival, and it looks like this year could be the best yet. The first acts were announced a couple of months ago, with Manic Street Preachers, The Coronas and Sigma being confirmed. Now we know that the other acts appearing include Tom Odell, All Tvvins, Frank Turner and […]

9 years ago

An Garda Síochana has issued an appeal for information following the death of a man on the Dublin Road last night. The man, who was based in Cork, was beaten to death at a truck stop near Fermoy at approximately 10.30pm. The man’s friend was also attacked but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. […]

9 years ago

Mayo woman Imelda Murphy Sprunger has had pretty good luck. Since she moved to Chicago 22 years ago, she has received two very generous tips while working at Nick’s Pizza and Pub.  The first was years ago, when a regular customer called Leo gave her $1,000 so that she could make it home for her […]

9 years ago

Father Ted fans still have a chance to buy tickets for Tedfest out in Craggy Island (aka Inis Mor). The festival is running from this Thursday to Sunday, February 23 – 26. While it’s not as fun as being trapped in the largest lingerie department in Ireland, there are still pretty cool events like the Craggy Island […]

9 years ago

What would you expect to find at the bottom of a river? Well, there are works being done on Claddagh Basin in Galway and it’s kind of like looking into the county’s soul.  According to the Connacht Tribune, the main thing they found were “thousands” of empty bottle of the popular tonic wine, Buckfast. They also found […]

9 years ago

It seems that Irish people have a gene that has turned us into hoarders. No, really? We have a tendency to keep old items that no one really needs and have to take up an inordinate amount of space storing, like… 1. A drawer where all the used batteries are stored Probably the same one […]

9 years ago

It’s been 14 years since we found out that love, actually, IS all around us. We’ve lived in hope ever since that there would be a sequel and today, our dreams came true. Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Rowan Atkinson, Martine McCutcheon, Keira Knightley, Andrew Lincoln, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lucia Moniz, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Olivia Olson, Bill […]

9 years ago

While different things may be important to us in terms of who we end up dating, apparently there is broad agreement as to what is important in order to keep a marriage together. A new research survey has found the three most important factors are common interests, a satisfying sexual relationship and sharing household chores. That’s according […]

9 years ago

The Government could be fined over €10m for not stopping raw sewage from entering our water system.  It poses “a risk to human health and the environment”, the EU Commission said. The EU reportedly warned the Government in 2005 and again in 2015 that they needed to set up water treatment facilities to meet environmental standards.  The Commission […]

9 years ago

Have you ever found that when you go abroad, some of the shows you’re watching on Netflix disappear? Well, the EU government have struck a deal that will allow us to watch our streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime like at home anywhere in the EU, as part of the Digital Single Market strategy. […]

9 years ago

There are some items that exist purely designed to make your life easier.  These could range from handy things to have in the kitchen to cool tech gadgets. We’ve come up with some of the most useful things we’ve come across and arranged them in the order of least expensive to most expensive. 1. Microwave lid […]

9 years ago

Part of the problem with New Year’s resolutions is that it can sometimes feel like replacing something with nothing: finding time to go to the gym, finding time to cook healthy meals and all that come with both of the above.  Instead, why not take something you do now and change it for something healthier? […]

9 years ago

We’ve all experienced that moment where we open chocolate we’d been saving, maybe from Easter or some we’d brought back on holiday, to find a bit turned a lighter colour. Why does it do that? Is it mould? Is it safe to eat? We now know the answer. If it changes colour, is it safe to eat? […]

9 years ago

Last week, we reported that a study had revealed that younger siblings are funnier on average. Well, it’s good that they can make people laugh since it now turns out the first-borns got the smarts. A study by the University of Edinburgh and the University of Sydney observed over 5,000 children from pre-birth to 14 […]

9 years ago

One of the annoying things about living in Ireland is the fact that we’ll hear about a great movie for months and decide we’re going to go see… only to find out that’s not actually coming out here for AGES. This is especially true during awards season, when we’re constantly told we have to see […]

9 years ago

An Etihad flight from Dublin to Abu Dhabi had to make an emergency landing in a military air base in Dubai after it was discovered there was “a security threat onboard”. The flight departed Dublin airport at 8.30am yesterday morning. There were no abnormalities found on the plane during the inflight procedures, and all passengers […]

9 years ago

We all need basics to survive: food, water, shelter etc. But what about all the other items we use every day? Which of these would be most important to us, if push came to shove? Well Northern Ireland heating oil company SuperSaverOil.com did a survey to find out which luxuries we couldn’t live without. The […]

9 years ago

If you were watching The Late Late Show Valentine’s Special last night, you’ll know that things got… weird.  Weird and cringey af. Like we’d all suddenly been transported back to our teenage selves at the local dishco. The overwhelming mutual feeling? This was the shame of Ireland. Christ, what’s happening on #LateLate? All I can think […]

9 years ago

Sure, everyone has their awkward moments – forgetting someone’s name, doing the dance to figure out how to get past someone on the street, tripping up and pretending nothing happened. But there are some awkward moments that seem to be particular to Irish people. This is largely due to the unfortunate juxtaposition of our fear of coming […]

9 years ago

La La Land has recently burst into our lives and reminded us of the magic of musicals. There’s nothing more satisfying that a well-executed dance sequence, a perfectly sung harmony or the big chorus numbers to get you pumped up. The Oscar-nominated movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone was very much inspired by old-school musicals from the golden […]

9 years ago

Sometimes you get tired of watching a lot of crap. You feel the need for something cerebral, something beautifully made, with actors at the top of their game. Now that you’ve finished Sherlock and you’re looking for something critically acclaimed, that you know for a fact is good but you maybe haven’t gotten around to watching […]

9 years ago

By most people’s reckoning, 2016 was an awful year. Apart from the constant bad news, Brexit and Trump etc, many people also felt the year was personally disappointing. That’s why we’re making a conscious effort to have a good 2017, by giving ourselves things to look forward to and starting the year off on the […]

9 years ago

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for tonight as it’s supposed to fall below freezing. Temperatures will drop as low as -3 to -4°.  This will lead to severe frost and possibly ice on the road. There will also be dense fog patches so avoid driving. The warning is valid from 9pm tonight […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have been stopping cars at checkpoints as part of Operation Thor, the anti-crime national strategy targeting criminal gangs, of late. Last night a car was intercepted in Wicklow. However, it didn’t contain the usual cash, drugs or weapons. (thank God) Instead, they seemed to have found blinging gold chains and a jar filled […]

9 years ago

You know you’re in for a shite week weather-wise when Met Éireann describes the outlook as ‘changeable and unsettled.’ Tomorrow will be cold with scattered showers throughout the country. Some places will get hail. There will also be wind, fog and sun, the lesser known parody band of Earth, Wind & Fire. Maximum temperatures will […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s is not a traditional gift-giving holiday. Unlike birthdays and Christmas, the aim isn’t to get your partner something they’d like and use all the time. Valentine’s is the time to be completely impractical and romantic. You should get a gift that will impress on your significant other how much you care about them and […]

9 years ago