Doireann Garrihy is one of the funniest Irish gals on the interweb these days.  The kinda gal you start to think you’re friends IRL with just from watching her on the day daily via your phone. But no, alas you don’t even know each other and you need to “get out more”. </3  From Irish blogger impressions to reenactments of chats with her [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The lads from Fupin Eejits are back at it again. With another gas, festive skit.  With a slightly shabbier gaff and less impressive defence and booby-trap skills than the real move – but hilarious nonetheless.  Give it a watch. READ NEXT: Conor McGregor Has Been Named RTÉ Sportsperson Of The Year

10 years ago

While 2016 will be long-remembered as one of the worst years in history, it’s been one heck of a year for Conor McGregor. And last night he won the prestigious RTÉ Sport Sportsperson Of The Year award. He spoke to RTÉ interviewer Claire McNamara about the year he describes as the “culmination of [his] life’s work”. Watch [&hellip;]

10 years ago

A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene of a house fire in the early hours of this morning.  According to the Journal.ie, the man was killed in the fire at his home in Kelleher’s Buildings, Dillon’s Cross in Mayfield, Co. Cork at roughly 4:30AM.  No other injuries have been reported.  Members of both Anglesea [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Life without chicken wings does not seem worth living…  But these chicken wings? Nope, we’re good thanks.  Just LOOK at their faces. Panic, regret and fear. No, thank you.  Filmed in Just Wing It – these guys are wing experts.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wing It (@wingit_ie) on Jul 15, 2016 [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Just what we needed, right when we needed it – a brand new Netflix Original series to binge on while we’re off over Christmas. Hallelujah.  It’s mysterious, terrifying, thrilling and sad all at once.  We won’t go into too much detail, so as not to spoil it for you, but the basic storyline revolves around [&hellip;]

10 years ago

15-year-old Tommy Hanley is currently battling stage four cancer at home in Co. Mayo. And last night he received this inspiring message from his hero, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.   “This one’s for my buddy Tommy Hanley. Just found out he’s a huge fan, 15yrs old, living in Ireland and battling stage 4 cancer. I’ve never met you, but I [&hellip;]

10 years ago

There ain’t nothin’ like an Irish trad session.  The atmosphere, the tunes, the beat, the vibes, the sheer happiness – it’s the epitome of Irish culture.  Last night on a flight from Copenhagen to Dublin a group of trad musicians had an impromptu sesh to help pass the time much to the delight of the rest [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Millions of people tuned in to Planet Earth II’s finale last night.  And what an incredible finale it was.  We doubt there was a dry eye remaining after that finale.  Atop of The Shard in London, 300 metres above ground, David Attenborough singed off the finale of Planet Earth II with a plea for all [&hellip;]

10 years ago

A man in his 90s was hospitalised following a crash near O’Rourkes Cross in Co. Limerick this morning.  According to the Limerick Leader, the incident happened after 11AM with emergency services attending the scene for over an hour.  The incident which involved a truck and a car is being investigated by Gardaí.  LIMERICK: N20 Limerick/Mallow Rd reopened in both [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Behold: the future of cars as we know ’em.  Rinspeed, a Swiss automobile manufacturer and designer, have unveiled ‘Oasis’.  The dream car with armchairs, a TV and a sideboard – just for the craic.  It’s a compact two seater and other features include solar charging and the ability to fit into a parking space by pivoting on its [&hellip;]

10 years ago

2016 has been the year of gin.  And although it was a nasty oul’ year in terms of just about everything else – at least we have one thing we can be thankful for. GIN. Here are seven lovely Christmas prezzies for the gin-fanatic in your life <3  1. Gin and Tonic Candle  Because who [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Christmas is a time for giving. And that’s exactly what Kevin Egan Cars in Sligo are dong with this €200 note they found tucked away in one of their loan cars.  At a time of year that is SO expensive it would’ve been very easy for the person who discovered this to just shove it in their [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Don’t get us wrong – we really do love Christmas in Ireland. But just once it would be so nice if we got glowing, powdery white snow instead of brown sludge over Christmas. And the lads from Fupin Eejits have absolutely nailed this one.  What Christmas in Ireland is really like: Gas.  READ NEXT: Planet Earth 2 [&hellip;]

10 years ago

I think anyone who has ever watched Planet Earth or a nature documentary involving dangerous animals of any kind has probably wondered how the filming crew manage to keep themselves safe.  And it has been revealed that tonight’s episode of Planet Earth 2 will show a harrowing fight scene which the crew feared for their lives while recording.  [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Usually we love everything and anything SNL. But this?  With one IRA reference and a very dodgy accent, we don’t really know where we stand on this one. This McGregor impersonator, AKA SNL’s Alex Moffat, looks and sounds more like a leprechaun than Notorious MMA in that get-up.  But yes, we laughed nonetheless.  READ NEXT: WATCH: The New ‘Sherlock Trailer’ Has [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Flying can be a daunting experience (for some of us).  But I’m sure the majority of us have endured it at least once in our lives. But for 60+-year-old Sue this was gonna be the first time – how exciting – and Twitter user (and employee) Elaine Filadelfo live-tweeted the whole experience as they flew [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Gardaí are warning the public about a new scam that is currently doing the rounds. This telephone scam involves a male or female caller claiming to be from Revenue seeking immediate payment of a tax bill over the phone. RTÉ journalist Fran McNulty shared the following warning from An Garda Síochána: Gardai have issued a Revenue scam [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Some gal for one gal. Actress Ruth Negga appeared on The Late Late Show last night after making the cover of US Vogue this month.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Dec 7, 2016 at 4:05am PST Ruth was born in Ethiopia and raised in Limerick. You probably recognise her from Love/Hate but [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Passengers may soon be able to use their phones to make calls while flying, something which has been strictly prohibited up until now.  Airlines could let passengers make in-flight phone calls using Wi-Fi under a proposal from federal regulators in the US.  The proposed rules were released on Thursday by the Transportation Department who envision leaving it [&hellip;]

10 years ago

I don’t think we would ever refuse a glass of Prosecco. You could wake us up with a flute of Prosecco in the morning, present one to us before bed or just put one in our lunchbox – we always accept it with glee.  So that’s why these socks are just SO appropriate.  Substitute ‘Sarah’ for your own name and Bob’s your [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The surprisingly warm and mild weather we experienced this week is set to continue. Hurrah! This week’s not-so-wintry weather broke unusual records and there’ll be more of the same this weekend.  On Wednesday temperatures in both Donegal and Dublin reached over 15 degrees.  And for the weekend? According to Met Éireann, Saturday will be bright and fresh [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Well isn’t this only gooorgeous? Our favourite Christmas song + our favourite Irish singer? Yes, please.  We’ll have this on repeat all Christmas long, happily.

10 years ago

Do people actually like Januarys? Sure, it’s a new year (new you, blah blah), but there’s something kinda empty and guilt-filled about the first post-Christmas month of the year.  So what better month to book yo’self a holiday away from this cold, cold country.  Choose from Amdsterdam, Brussels, Hamburg, Paris and Dussledorf, Berlin, Faro, Malaga and Barcelona [&hellip;]

10 years ago

No lines, no checkouts – just choose what you want, grab it and go! We like the sound of that…  Customers tap their mobile phones on a turnstile as they walk into the shop, which logs them into the store’s network and connects to their Amazon account through an app. It’s called Amazon Go and first came [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Customer service is really important. And if you’ve ever worked in retail then you’ll know how much of an emphasis is put on it.  It’s not optional. It’s your job.  And yeah, sure, sometimes when out shopping you just wanna do your thang and be left alone instead of pestered by the sales people. But just remember, when [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Facts make gas videos week in, week out featuring Irish people trying things out for the first time. In previous videos they’ve featured things like American candy, American shots, vegan food, Mexican tequila and plenty more strange items… but this time? This time they are trying weird, glow-in-the-dark and novelty condoms.  Just wait for the baby [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We constantly debate over what county is the best looking. But this drone footage could put us all in our places. Newgrange is looking particularly beautiful here, and paired with that music – it’s chilling.  Thanks to LD reader Darragh O Doherty / Absolute Visuals for sending this our way. READ NEXT: 5 Irish Beauty And Fitness Pros That [&hellip;]

10 years ago

You can tell this likes G&Ts… as much as ourselves. And so he has whipped up 33 different kinds! The dream.  Some obvious ingredients we expected… some others? Not so much.  Rosewater Fresh lavender Prosecco Pomegranate  Thyme Egg yolk (?) Beetroot Apples Cranberries Blackberries Raspberries Roses Limoncello Liquorice And many more… Get creative next time you’re mixing [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Austin Hunter (64) was knocked down and killed in a road accident in Bahrain on Saturday. The former BBC journalist was working in Bahrain for the not-for-profit organisation Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas when he died, according to the BBC.  Hunter was well-known for his work in both television and radio with the BBC in Northern Ireland as well [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Two people have been killed and a further five have been injured in a two-car collision in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.  The incident happened just after 9AM in the area near Military Road, according to the Independent.ie.  Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and the conditions of the other five people remains unknown as of right [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived… The infamous mixing master, DJ Earworm, has released his 2016 mash-up featuring the top 25 most popular songs in the US from 2016.  And it includes all of our faves: Bruno Mars – 24K Magic Calvin Harris and Rihanna – This Is What You Came For [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The LÉ Samuel Beckett has assisted in the rescue of 140 migrants off Libya.  The migrants were in a rubber vessel in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya when they were rescued and taken aboard the LÉ Samuel Beckett. They given food, water and, in some cases, medical treatment.  The LÉ Samuel Beckett have been assisting rescue missions in the [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Christmas is a time of luxury, decadence and indulgence.  But this is pushing it one step too far.  Fair enough we enjoy our tea as much as the next fella. Barry’s. Bewley’s. Camomile. Peppermint. Green. Black. Ginger. Lemon. You name it, we’ve tried it. But this?! Prosecco tea?!  Nooootiiiionnnsssss. What on earth would possess you to [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Evan Hoban from Salthill got the surprise of a lifetime last night when his hero, Jamie Heaslip, gave him his signed jersey. Some Christmas present.  But it wasn’t Jamie that won us over, it was Evan. I mean, how CUTE is he? READ NEXT: This Little Legend Had Us In Fits Of Laughter During ‘The Toy [&hellip;]

10 years ago

If The Late Late Toy Show reminds us of anything – it’s of how untalented we are.  With kids as talented as these, we may as well just give up now.  A group of singers, musicians, ballerinas, dancers and one well-placed harness performed a stunning rendition of Lost Boy from Peter Pan.  Wow.  READ NEXT: This Little Legend Had Us In [&hellip;]

10 years ago

From her pizza order to asking Tubs to “smell” her blanket – Edie Rose had us hiiiiighly entertained last night.  The little legend showed her cooking skills off on the show, making a whipped cream topped pizza with Tubs.   And it looked… interesting.  Credit: The Late Late Show READ NEXT: Here Are The 5 Most Popular [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Ay caramba! Gin and tonic jelly shots could be the next big thang.  And this video makes making them look easy-peasy (lemon-squeezy heh).  Just look at how they set in the lemon and lime skins – and imagine how refreshing it would be biting into one.  Yes. Yum, yum, yum.  READ NEXT: Ireland Is Officially The ‘Best [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Ryanair has launched a new package holiday service. And it’s gonna make our lives hella easier.  Customers will now be able to book flights, accommodation and transport transfers all in one go. “Consumers have been paying too much for package holidays for years, and more and more want to put their own packages together themselves [and] is another [&hellip;]

10 years ago

On Monday November 28, 2016, bone cancer survivor and long term crutch user Nikki Bradley and mountain expert Iain Miller stood on the summit of one of Ireland’s most outrageous headlands. ‘The Sturrall’ is one of the most outstanding sea cliff features in Ireland – it’s a true monster of a headland sitting isolated and far from the real world.  The pair [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Trying to plan your weekend? Well bear this in mind… According to Met Éireann, frost and fog will clear on Saturday morning with a light to moderate easterly breeze.  It will be dry with isolated showers throughout the day but will be dull and cloudy.  Top temperatures will reach 5 to 9 degrees but around 10 [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We are counting down the hours now. It is so, SO close.  RTÉ have released this video to remind us all why we love the Late Late Toy Show so very much <3  If it doesn’t give you serious nostalgia then you are officially the Grinch.  “How much fun have you had in your life? [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Andrew Sachs, who was renowned for playing Manuel, the Spanish waiter from Fawlty Tower, has passed away aged 86.  The actor’s wife, Melody, revealed that he died last week, on November 3, in a care home after a four-year battle with vascular dementia.  Sachs as Manuel: Some words from his Fawlty Towers co-star, John Cleese:  Just heard [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The body of Paul Gorman was found in the trolley bay of Tesco at the Longwalk Shopping Centre in Dundalk at approximately 12pm on Friday afternoon.  He had been sleeping rough on Thursday night, when temperatures plummeted below zero which is believed to be the cause of death.  Michelle Ryan of Dundalk Simon Community has described Mr Gorman’s [&hellip;]

10 years ago

18-year-old Kym Owens was violently attacked after departing a bus in Maynooth as she made her way home just over a week ago.  She remains unconscious in hospital, in a stable but serious condition. A local committee have set up a donation page to help with the significant costs that will be involved in Kym’s recovery. [&hellip;]

10 years ago

As if we didn’t love gin enough already.  Now we have even MORE reason to. Mwahahaha.  Did you know that gin is one of the more healthy spirits?  1. More gin = less wrinkles  Ditch your anti-wrinkle cream and replace it with a bottle of Gordon’s.  Juniper berries, that give gin its unique flavour, are [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Think your marshmallow-topped hot chocolate is fancy? Think again. Because meringue-topped coffee is about to blow up. But you’ll have to fly to Seoul if you want some… The dream.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 쁨쁨 (@callubyyours__w) on Nov 5, 2016 at 5:46am PDT How good does that look? It’s called Paul’s [&hellip;]

10 years ago

People of Waterford – brace yo’selves.  Because a JD Wetherspoons bar has just gotten a (conditional) all-clear for planning from Waterford City and County Council. Say what?! Yup, a Wetherspoons is to open in the heart of Waterford City on Arundel Square.  So, is this good news?  Are you already planning your first night in the joint or [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Well, this is just disgusting.  Space World, a theme park in Japan, froze 5,000 sea creatures into a skating rink for decoration. Unsurprisingly, they were forced to close the park on Sunday after extreme public backlash.  According to CNN, thousands of fish, crabs and other shellfish were embedded in the ice as part of a special [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The first ever Late Late Toy Show was aired in November of 1975, so it’s safe to say the majority of us grew up watching it every Christmas.  Sure, what better way to get in the festive spirit in the lead-up to Christmas? And to help you choose your Christmas presents? But for some it hasn’t always been [&hellip;]

10 years ago