Sometimes brands get things absolutely spot-on – but it doesn’t happen easily. After all, advertising is a myriad of moving parts involving planning, creative concepts, execution, media buying and timing. It’s incredibly rare for all these parts to function, let alone function while also being entertaining, but the latest Bank of Ireland mortgage campaign has […]

9 years ago

One of the biggest talking points surrounding yesterday’s Apple Watch announcement was undoubtedly the whopping $10k price tag on the Apple Watch Edition. Despite being constructed from 18-carat gold, which Apple’s metallurgists “have developed to be up to twice as hard as standard gold”, and a polished sapphire crystal protection layer, the device was still […]

9 years ago

The clock turns red as it passes the 40-minute park, the Irish are parked on the French five-metre line, their defence looks in disarray, it looks as if we’re about to open up a sizeable gap in the scoreline just on the stroke of half-time, and right across the Aviva stadium, minds are focused collectively […]

9 years ago

That’s it. The hunt for your dream job is over. The guys at the Happy Pear are hiring someone to work full-time tasting food. That’s right… TASTING FOOD. FOR MONEY. The Greystones-based food company tweeted the below earlier on this afternoon: We’re hiring!! This time we’re looking for tasters in the Leinster area.. details here https://t.co/9XYGYtiuSL #jobfairy — […]

9 years ago

The whole world loves an underdog story – but Leicester City’s remarkable season somehow takes the trope to a whole new level. Tipped as candidates for relegation when the season began, Claudio Ranieri’s men now look set to become the most unlikely title winners of all time. And BOY, has it got people excited. Of course, it […]

9 years ago

To Irish people, few things are more entertaining than observing people from abroad comment on our strange and wonderful local traditions – particularly our native sports. And when it’s a well known star? All the better. Bill Burr – the hilarious comic best known for his role in Breaking Bad – sampled hurling for the first time, […]

9 years ago

Ever had one of those days where you would have given anything for a cosy place to rest your head, and doze off for a bit? If you’re human – or if you’re a cat who can read, in which case welcome to our website and congratulations on your remarkable achievement – then chances are […]

9 years ago

We all deserve to spoil ourselves once in a while – and more importantly, we all need to get away from fast-paced city life every now and then.  With cheap airfares, it’s pretty easy to escape to anywhere our heart desires. But sometimes, the best option is right here on our doorstep. If you’re looking […]

9 years ago

If you use Slack for work, you’ll already know that it has a habit of taking over your entire life. The messaging app, which has exploded in popularity over the last 18 months, has completely changed the way offices operate – and with desktop, mobile and web apps, it really does feel like you’re never fully […]

9 years ago

YouTuber TechRax has a whole series of videos dedicated to one thing: destroying high-end iPhones in very novel ways. And while that is indeed one of the most obscenely wasteful things you’ve ever EVER heard of, there’s still something oddly alluring about it. Can’t… Look… Away…

9 years ago

There’s just over a month to go until the return of (yup, we’re going to say it) one of the best comedies of the last decade. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is nearly back on our screens – and if this trailer is anything to go by, the second season is going to be every bit as wonderful […]

9 years ago

Fintragh is currently the most expensive property listed on the major Irish listings sites, coming in at a cool €10.5m. Hardly a surprise, given its prime location on Shrewsbury Road in D4 – or, as most of us know it, the purple slot in the Irish version of Monopoly. But while the exterior is pretty damn gorgeous, […]

9 years ago

This story is pretty unreal. A tale of how a good deed turned into a weird deed, and from there, into a… well, we’re not quite sure what, actually. It’s all a bit odd, and has a few twists, turns and ugly bits, so we’ll leave it to Miss Potkin – the hero of the […]

9 years ago

It’s one of the most prickly and contentious topics out there – and it’s driven a wedge between housemates, colleagues, partners, families and friends for generations. But now, the pain is over. We’ve devised a quiz, drawing upon the global expertise of the tea-making community – and leaving out such subjective issues as milk and sugar […]

9 years ago

So, you think you know your ’90s music, eh? Think again. This super-pernickety quiz will drive you absolutely demented – provided you don’t cheat and Google the answers – and make you wonder if you were even THERE during the Greatest Decade Of All Time. Now That’s What I Call… a challenge. Away with you!

9 years ago

It would be hard to hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers – but it would be equally hard to argue that they boast a particularly diverse sound. In fairness, they’ve got the formula nailed: Kiedis shouts lyrics too quickly for anyone to hear how nonsensical they are, Flea slaps his bass, and everyone goes home happy and […]

9 years ago

WHY IS THERE NO INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY? It’s a question that echoes through the slightly more stupid corridors of Twitter on March 8 every year, as those with no access to Google – and a very scant understanding of gender equality – demand to know how we could possibly celebrate women for one day out of 365. Thankfully, the amazing Richard […]

9 years ago

We all know the arguments, but seldom have we seen them presented in such – um – crystal-clear terms. This excellent and concise video from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell plays out the scenario with the clarity we’ve come to expect from these guys. And the outcome will leave you scratching your head as to why […]

9 years ago

The love of the selfie in India comes all the way from the top – prime minister Narendra Modi is well known for posing with world leaders, and posting the shots on social media. But it’s causing problems. Big problems. In the time since selfies became a ‘thing’, they’ve been responsible for 49 recorded deaths, according […]

9 years ago

You hardly need to be reminded that Ireland is the most beautiful country in the world, do you? Well. Just in case you do – in case your faith has somehow erred – we’ve raided the stunning Wild Atlantic Way Instagram account to bring you some of its highlights. These pics will make you proud […]

9 years ago

Oh good God. What HAS this world become… h/t Cate

9 years ago

An absolutely stunning production from one of our own – and he’s only 13. The video has exploded already, having been shared on sites like The Huffington Post and MTV. And it’s not hard to see why; Luke Culhane’s take on cyber-bullying, in which he compares the damage it causes to the scars caused by […]

9 years ago

We don’t exactly take much solace from the fact that Donald Trump didn’t pick up a win at the Iowa caucus last night – Ted Cruz is hardly much of an improvement, after all. But there is something beautiful about seeing someone so brutally arrogant cut down to size, so naturally some of the billionaire’s past […]

9 years ago

It’s hard to imagine life without Snapchat. A staggering 82& of 15-24-year-olds here in Ireland use the service – with many of them now choosing it instead of WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, text or other similar one-to-one platforms. Its growth has been absolutely staggering, and this infographic from media and business commentator Gary Vaynerchuk really lays bare […]

9 years ago

Facebook has done a lot of chopping and changing since it was first launched in 2004 – and indeed, since it first went global between 2006 and 2008.  And while the older versions of the site were once so familiar to us, they now look insanely dated, and quite strange. Here’s a visual history of […]

9 years ago

Well this is really, really odd. RTÉ have opted to scrap the usual panel for tomorrow night’s Euro 2016 quarter-final between Belgium and Wales – and replace it with the team from Après Match. Which, of course, is nothing new in and of itself: the comedy troupe regularly ‘takes over’ the coverage for the 3rd/4th place play-off match during […]

9 years ago

This isn’t good. eFlow has announced that it will suspend operations at a number of toll locations from the end of August – because it can’t reach a required agreement with operators Celtic Roads Group. The affected locations, according to a statement on its website, are: M1 (Gormanston – Monasterboice) M7/M8 (Portlaoise – Castletown/Portlaoise – Cullahill) N25 (Waterford City Bypass) […]

9 years ago

The Cannes Lions are like the Oscars of advertising – rewarding the best (although sometimes the worst) of efforts from around the world. It drew to a close earlier in the week, and these are the TV and film slots that garnered the highest honours. And boy, is it some selection… 1. Care Norway – Dear Daddy 2. Netflix […]

9 years ago

We haven’t been short on charity scandals in Ireland over the past few years. A sad statement to make, but a painfully true one. Every time, we say it’s the final nail in the coffin – and yet, every time the inherently charitable nature of the Irish people seems to carry us through. The sector recovers, we all […]

9 years ago

What is it with the Nordic countries, ecstatic commentators and shock defeats over England? Following on from the famous 1981 “hell of a beating” at the hands of Norway, it was Iceland’s turn last night to inflict a nasty surprise on England. And commentator Guðmundur Benediktsson, a global sensation since his reaction last week to his country’s […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t already read Brendan O’Connor’s article from this weekend’s Sunday Indo, then… well… lucky you. We’re not going to go into too much detail, but suffice to say the headline is ‘Me and the junior prostitutes’ convention’ – a reference to last week’s Rihanna gig in the Aviva – and it doesn’t get much […]

9 years ago

What a fortnight that was. And for giving us a bunch of incredible moments we’ll never forget – from the Hoolahan opener, to the Brady header that we’ll be talking about for generations – it’s only fair that they should get a heroes’ welcome.  And that’s exactly what they got today in Dublin Airport. There was the […]

9 years ago

If you’re a Bank of Ireland customer, and you were planning on spending away the Monday Blues this afternoon, you may need to seek out a Plan B. There’s an issue with the bank’s Visa debit cards, and it’s left customers across the country unable to make transactions in shops – or withdraw cash from ATMs. […]

9 years ago

The few days since the UK voted to leave the EU have, it’s fair to say, absolutely shaken the world to its core. And while the predominant feeling is one of grave uncertainty as to what a post-Brexit UK will look like – from the bigger picture of Scotland’s membership, to the finer details of trade […]

9 years ago

Well, it had to end at some stage. But what a fortnight it was – and certainly one that we will never, ever forget. Irish fans, Irish players, take a bow: you’ve done your country seriously proud. 1. The singing from an open-top bus that set the tone for what was to come This is […]

9 years ago

Maybe it was our shared dejection, and maybe we just needed to lash out – but a lot of people were SERIOUSLY pissed off with the Dunphy and Giles analysis on RTÉ after the match. In particular, their fixation on John O’Shea came under fire… Can’t help but think Dunphy, Brady and Giles have failed […]

9 years ago

Best fans in the world. Absolutely no doubt about it.

9 years ago

The dream is over – but what a fortnight we’ve had. Moments we’ll remember forever, and a team that made us absolutely beam with pride as a nation – we fought the good fight, and our team can come home with their heads held high. Just look at what Twitter’s been saying… ???????????? #COYBIG Well […]

9 years ago

Well. That was something. And here’s how you guys reacted. First off, the pre-match nerves… And then… the goal Jesus Christ on a cross. pic.twitter.com/OhgAxn6Yxg — Davey B (@Dave_B24) June 26, 2016 What a start – hoping we go all the way! #IRLFRA #COYBIG — Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) June 26, 2016 PETITION TO GET BRADY […]

9 years ago

Earlier on, we told you about Mick Konstantin serenading a Lyon-bound flight with the amazing ‘Taking Over France’. But that wasn’t the only music to be heard on Ryanair’s fleet today… Via Balls.ie

9 years ago

In the wake of yesterday’s shock Brexit result, the world has been asking one simple question: what next? Fortunately, one bright spark from right here in Ireland has come up with the perfect solution – and it’s obviously struck a chord, as it’s been shared several thousand times on Facebook already. It starts with a giant […]

9 years ago

Brexit is starting to look increasingly like the biggest post-sesh hangover of all time. A moment of madness, followed by painful, sober reflection – and repeated utterances of the question: WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING? And while we’ve seen plenty of TV interviews with Leave voters who ‘didn’t think it would actually turn out that way’, none of those little anecdotal […]

9 years ago

Heart rate monitors aren’t only for athletes, y’know. From restful relaxation to utter exertion, and from moments of nothingness to the ones we’ll never forget, the tempo of our ticker is the ultimate physical manifestation of life’s ups and downs. That’s why I wear a Fitbit 24/7, and glance over the peaks and troughs at the end of each […]

9 years ago

Some ads, you just want to watch. The ones that will make you unmute the telly, or stop fast-forwarding through programmes you’ve recorded – the ones that make you almost excited for the breaks, rather than dreading them. And this effort from Fáilte Ireland, which has been on the airwaves just over a fortnight, is one […]

9 years ago

Another video from France – but this time, it’s not one of Irish fans doing the nation proud.  Instead it’s one of football’s favourite prima donna, clearly feeling the strain of Portugal’s whimpering campaign… and taking it out on this reporter’s microphone.  READ NEXT: WATCH: This RTÉ Promo For Tonight’s Match Will Make You Ridiculously Excited

9 years ago

Oh internet. What will you think of next?

9 years ago

Seán Leahy –aka @thepunningman – is one of our favourite tweeters.  Great with words, and even better with graphics, he’s an absolute all-round gem – and everyone should follow him IMMEDIATELY. Really! NOW! And today, he’s reminded us why he deserves such lofty plaudits, with this fantastic ‘guide’ to what all those strange dashboard symbols mean. Click […]

9 years ago

It hasn’t been the nicest of days for most of the country – but at least it started off somewhat promisingly. This drone footage was shot and shared with us by Ciaran Cassidy, and it shows the Garden County in absolutely tip-top condition before all that misery rolled in. Beautiful stuff.

9 years ago

Few things in life are more infuriating than being grossly overcharged for something. Sure, we can all understand paying a slightly higher price for five-star surroundings – and we absolutely have no qualms with dishing out top dollar for top food. But when places are charging €5.50 for a 330ml bottle of bog-standard sparkling water, then […]

9 years ago

There’s no denying that Ireland were completely outclassed by Belgium in yesterday’s whomping – or that the 3-0 scoreline was perfectly reflective of the gap in quality between the two teams. But equally, there’s no denying that we were victim to some baffling refereeing decisions. And one, in particular, could have sent the game off in an […]

9 years ago