Ireland is sprinkled with idyllic little towns, and they really make it the special country that it is. Clifden is one of my all-time favourites. It’s a treasure trove of beaches, divine food, well-poured Guinness and lovely people. Here’s why you need to visit this weekend… 1. O’Dalaigh Jewellers I remember visiting this shop once […]

6 years ago

There are few moments in life where you literally have no words. Where you’re absolutely dumbfounded. Speechless. Tongue-tied. This was one of those moments. We went on a very special trip with Samsung Ireland and let me tell you – it proved itself more than we ever could’ve imagined. We set off from Dublin […]

6 years ago

You know those pics on Instagram you see and just think, “nope, that can’t be real”. Well, prepare yourself, because these beautiful hot springs hidden away in the fields of Tuscany are a dream come true. Terme di Saturnia are considered Europe’s most idyllic hot springs. As you can see from these photos, the tiered […]

6 years ago

We all love a good chipper, whether we’re sober, drunk or severely hungover. Chips cure everything – and you should never go too long without them. But not all chips are created equal – so we’ve tapped into our sources around the country, and compiled a list of the best places to get a chipper in every […]

6 years ago

Your staycation planning starts here… Marbella? No thanks. This year we’re headed straight to Easkey, Co. Sligo where you can rent this enormous country house for a mere €37 per person between 14! Where else would you get it? The house is beaut inside. And even has its own bar! The house has 7 beds […]

7 years ago

We have made it our life’s mission to find the best brunch on our fair isle. And every now and then we find The One – brunch perfection. This past weekend we found exactly that – out wesht, in Galway. If you’ve never visited Dela, I’m afraid to tell you, you haven’t lived. Need […]

7 years ago

I first visited Delphi when I was about 10-years-old on a school trip. I remember kayaking, bunk beds, ziplining, wet suits, archery and chicken nuggets. What I didn’t remember was the total luxury. From the bedrooms and thermal suite to the spa and The 814 restaurant – you would know the resort and adventure centre has […]

7 years ago

While the idea of allocating a specific time to having tea might sound madness to many an Irish person, Afternoon Tea is defo an idea we can wrap our heads around. Tiny bite-sized sweet and savoury treats? A 100% of saying ‘feck it’ and throwing in a glass of prosecco? Yep, this is the dream. […]

7 years ago

Wanderlust on a time budget can make ‘soaking it all in’ a bit tricky and sometimes stressful. But with a little focus, determination and Google maps, anywhere can be absorbed entirely within 24 hours. As our first location we chose beautiful and historic Co. Sligo along the west coast of Ireland. 9am: After […]

7 years ago

Planning a trip to Galway this summer? Well, then add this dreamy spot to your list. 56 Central will become a rooftop buddha garden for al fresco dining above the street of Galway this summer. Just picture yourself sipping on some prosecco above Shop Street in the sun… View this post on […]

7 years ago

Kinvara. Possibly my favourite place in all of Ireland. With Dunguaire Castle, the harbour, lovely pubs and restaurants and Traught beach. It’s the perfect, idyllic weekend getaway. You can pop The Gentian for brunch or The Pier Head for dinner – you’ll be rewarded with some great feeds. View this post on Instagram A post […]

7 years ago

Have you ever felt like just packing up, calling it a day and hitting the high seas? Well now you could. With this very simple and elegant houseboat. And while it may not look like much, once filled with all of your prized belongings and knick-knacks – it could be a dream home. Goals. For […]

7 years ago

Nothing like hoppin’ a fence into a field to bring you back to your childhood. Ahhhh. City kids – I’m sorry that you won’t understand that rush, buzz and adrenaline flow of breaking and entering. It’s fantastic. And when there’s cows, sheep or various other animals grazing in said field it’s all the more exciting. Unless it’s a bull… then you […]

7 years ago

Never be without your beloved Bucky again. A new app called Find Me Bucky allows you to supercharge your hunt for a bottle ‘o’ Buckfast using advanced GPS technology. Find your nearest retailer at home and abroad using the app: Genius. “Over 1,000 stockists are listed globally with more being added everyday. From Belfast to […]

7 years ago

Scrambled eggs aren’t the hardest of dishes to create. But everyone has their own way of cooking them, each insisting theirs is best. However, Gordon Ramsey is here to shut us all up – with the perfect scrambled eggs recipe. Watch the very intense scrambled eggs tutorial below to have your whole world turn upside […]

7 years ago

Eating healthy has endless positive benefits – both for the body and the mind. When we eat well we feel good, when we feel good we’re happier, when we’re happier we’re more productive… and the wonderful cycle continues. These 10 foods are the healthiest on planet earth and you should be eating as many of […]

7 years ago

Oh jaysis… A shopping centre in Cork has apparently become a porn set, according to this sign one of our readers sent us. Of all the places… seriously? And while this may seem legit, and totally hilarious, we find it hard to believe that ‘Dick Fitzwell’ is a real person and that he has any […]

7 years ago

We’re huge fans of vintage here at Lovin Media Group. You can often find us trawling through the best vintage shops in the country on the weekends hunting for beautiful pieces to add to our ‘drobes. So when we stumbled across Irish-founded luxury preloved designer online store, Open for Vintage, we squealed. Bonus points for […]

7 years ago

The Bear Paw Deli is as cute as they come. Like, it’s just impossible to walk by without calling in for something yummy. From delish bespoke coffee and teas to yummy sweet and savoury baked goods. You’ll visit once and find it hard not to return day after day, after day, after day, after day, […]

8 years ago

Ah fake tan. Irish gals’ guilty, appearance-altering pleasure. Some feel totally naked without it. While others absolutely hate it. However, a new Superdrug study has revealed where the biggest fake tan fans in the UK and Ireland can be found. According to the Irish Mirror, Northern Ireland has come in first place as the biggest […]

8 years ago

Warning: there is no unseeing the perfection you are about to witness. We all feel like just dropping everything, quitting our jobs and heading somewhere very, very far away sometimes. Right? No? Just me? Ok. Bird Island is located on a ring-shaped reef/island known as an atoll near Placencia, a beach resort on the Caribbean […]

8 years ago

Sligo is famous for many things. Its romance with WB Yeats, its charming idyllic town, the beautiful countryside and, of course, Westlife – but it’s time shed some light on their stunning food. Here’s a guide to Sligo’s tastiest eateries and bars. A Casa Mia This casual tapas restaurant serves up some of the best […]

8 years ago

Kinvara. Possibly my favourite place in all of Ireland. With Dunguaire Castle, the harbour, lovely pubs and restaurants and Traught beach. It’s the perfect, idyllic weekend getaway. You can pop The Gentian for brunch or The Pier Head for dinner – you’ll be rewarded with some great feeds. View this post on Instagram A post […]

8 years ago

We’re all about the more unusual things in life.  The weirder – the better.  And so when we stumbled across this out-of-the-ordinary Airbnb, we just had to share it with you guys.  An Teach Cloiche is located in Clogheen, Co. Tipperary…  It once housed a Provincial Bank of Ireland but is now available to rent for […]

8 years ago

A new Lovin.ie series in which we explore one of Ireland’s beautiful counties, cities or towns over 48 hours. Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean the adventures have to stop here. This Autumn you need to pencil in a trip to the wonderful west. And where better than Galway city to call home for […]

8 years ago

When thinking of glam places to stay in Ireland one hotel in particular will always stand out. the g Hotel & Spa in Galway opened back in 2005 and is designed around the sea – a huge part of Galway’s culture and beauty.  Philip Treacy, milliner to royalty and Hollywood stars, is the creative genius […]

8 years ago

Do you ever eat blue cheese and wonder why it’s safe to eat mouldy cheese but not ok to eat mouldy bread or yogurt? Well – in a nutshell – some moulds produce poisonous substances that can make you seriously sick. Whereas others sit on the surface and, once scraped off, leave the food safe to eat.  […]

8 years ago

If your weekend has been anything like ours then you’re probably in some sort of semi-conscious chocolate/hangover coma right now.  And that’s fine. But what’s not fine is having to go through the agony of choosing what to watch on Netflix. Seriously, is there anything more difficult? It’s torn families apart quicker than a game of Monopoly, […]

8 years ago

The Beast From The East is here, Storm Emma is arriving, it’s cold and rainy and all we want to do is snuggle up under the covers and watch Netflix.  But what if your home just doesn’t cut it in the cosy stakes?  Here are some top tips to make your house warm and snuggly without spending […]

8 years ago

Some people love the cold… While others absolutely hate it.  If you happen to be the latter and you’re looking for somewhere to escape Ireland’s bitter winter this year, then you’re in luck.  Here are seven gorgeous winter sun holidays for you to get booking ASAP.  Ah, go on, get outta here for the winter… […]

8 years ago

The vegan diet is pretty strict. And while some restaurants gleefully offer creative and tasty options to those leading a vegan lifestyle, others are not so accommodating, or in the know.  Like this restaurant in Malaga, Spain which claims to be vegan-friendly… But served this up to a vegan customer: Gabbie Jarvis and her sister chose […]

8 years ago

In recent years, Galway’s food scene has boomed.  Throughout my time at college, I would return home to Galway for a visit only to find new restaurants, cafes and bars popping up all over the place.  From the finer dining of Loam, KAI and Aniar to the more casual Dough Bros, Papa Rich and Bite Club, my list grew and grew, with more places […]

8 years ago

We arrived into The Universal in Galway’s trendy and bohemian Westend absolutely ravenous after the journey from Dublin to the wild Wesht.  The atmosphere in The Universal washes over you immediately upon entering. It is undeniably chill and utterly content.  People inhaling plates of carefully prepared food and washing it all down with bespoke cocktails and […]

8 years ago

If there wasn’t one moment of pure awkwardness surrounding your debs, then you won the f*cking lotto.  Because I think the majority of us can agree that it’s easily one of the most painfully cringe and awkward experiences any teen can go through.  The 2 Johnnies have perfectly summed up every Irish debs ever in […]

8 years ago

You have €25 in your account to last you the next week and a half.  You have eaten store-brand cornflakes for your three main daily meals for the last two day and you can barely afford to breathe right now.  The Dublin Bus driver let you away with paying 20c less than you were meant […]

8 years ago

If there’s one thing we’re obsessed with – it’s active wear.  No, but in all seriousness, nothing gives us gym motivation like some good workout clothes do.  Look good, feel good. Am I right?! One luxury Irish athleisure brand in particular has caught our eye lately – meet Peachee.   View this post on Instagram […]

8 years ago

We’ve long said that our nation’s volunteers are some of the best people in the world. And the folks at Dairygold tend to agree with us… Dairygold’s latest campaign — which celebrated the volunteers of Ireland with the help of their RollerToaster — has just come to a close, so we thought we’d take a […]

8 years ago

There ain’t nothin’ wrong with staying in on a Saturday night.  But it’s only acceptable if you have a total Netflix binge complete with a takeaway, some wine and your cosiest blankie.  With awards season well and truly upon us we took a look at some of Netflix’s award-winning and -nominated offerings.  Here they are:  1. […]

8 years ago

We all feel like just dropping everything, quitting our jobs and heading somewhere very, very far away sometimes.  Right? No? Just me? Ok. Where better to get away from it all than on a private tropical island all to yourself? Here ate five beautiful ones that you can rent with the click of a button.  […]

8 years ago

It’s 2017 and the world has gone gin CRAZY.  There seems to be just about every kind of gin under the sun these days.  From rosé to marshmallow – you name it, they’ve probably made it into a gin.  Here are seven of the prettiest/weirdest ones on the market right now.  1. Gin made from […]

8 years ago

We knew that the unicorn trend was rife… But did it really warrant creating an entire cereal?! Kellog’s has this month unveiled its latest cereal offering – Unicorn Fruit Loops. They shared the following on their Irish/UK Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kellogg’s UK & Ireland (@kelloggs.uk) on Sep […]

8 years ago

It may be autumn going on winter, but our love for ice cream hasn’t lessened one bit.  It may be cold AF outside, but you can bet we’ll still be rocking a tub of ice cream on the couch tonight.  Today, however, we’re not here to talk about just any ice cream.  We’re talkin’ ’bout […]

8 years ago

When winter descends on Ireland, a lot of us tend to gravitate towards darker colours. Black jeans. Nice black top. Black boots. Black jacket.  It’s just so easy – and we can get away with it because just about everyone else is up to the same thing.  But this winter our resolution is to wear […]

8 years ago

Another month, another rake of new Netflix releases.  And seeing as the months are growing gradually colder and colder, we’re spending more and more time indoors doing one thing, and one thing only.  Watching Netflix.  Here are all the new additions to the online streaming service in the month of October:  Netflix Original Series 1. […]

8 years ago

Ryan Tubridy and his Late Late crew travelled to New York City to record a very special episode of the show for this Friday night.  For the second time in 30 years, the host and the crew travelled outside of Ireland – this time to interview Hillary Clinton.  From the teaser clip released by RTÉ […]

8 years ago

The 2017 Gold Medal Awards took place in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny yesterday.  And while there were plenty winners all around, it was Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Co. Wexford that stole that won big – they took home the ‘Gold Medal Supreme Winner’ award AND were also named ‘Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel’.  Ashford Castle walked away […]

8 years ago

The Sky Bar Awards took place in Dublin in August. And after searching the country high and low, Tribeton in Galway was crowned Ireland’s ‘Best Gin Bar’.  The beautiful bar and restaurant boasts over 146 different domestic and international gins, and their own Galway Gin takes pride of place in their massive collection.  The win […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of the year again where we start spending increasing amount of time in our gaffs rather than out gallivanting on the streets.  So, if like us, you’re looking to spruce up the place a little bit now that winter is almost upon us – then you’re prob looking for a few bits […]

8 years ago

We may have been sad to bid farewell to summer… But we’ve never been happier to transition back to our winter closets. Loadsa layers, scarves, big cosy jumpers and jackets, hats, tights and boots – nothin’ better than winter fashion to make us feel warm and fuzzy inside (and out!), and we’re only thrilled not […]

8 years ago

You don’t need to be a Guinness lover to appreciate this beautiful new ad from the ‘Made of More’ series.  Viewers are transported to California where Guinness shares the story of the Compton Cowboys – a group of men travelling Compton, Los Angeles on horseback.  The Compton Cowboys are an extraordinary brotherhood of men who, […]

8 years ago