A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit and run in Co. Meath.  The man in his 20s was hit by a vehicle on the Rathmolyon to Summerhill Road at approxiamtely 8.50pm last night.  After being pronounced dead at the scene, his body was removed to Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. The driver of the vehicle […]

9 years ago

Tech giant Microsoft is to announce today the creation of 600 new jobs in Ireland.  Unreal.  500 of these new jobs will be based in a newly established Microsoft EMEA Inside Sales Centre.  A further 100 jobs will be made available across Microsoft’s existing operations, including Finance, Operations, Engineering and Sales. Hiring to begin immediately.  Fantastic news.  The announcement […]

9 years ago

This ‘SEND NUDES’ trend is really sweeping the nation.  And we must say, immaturity aside, that it is kinda gas.  Every day the message crops up in another funny location. And today it was spotted on our very own shores – literally.  Spotted on Sleahead in Dingle… Bold. But so funny.  READ NEXT: 5 Stunning Airbnbs Along The West Coast […]

9 years ago

Comedian Ross Browne took to the stage pretending to be a sign language interpreter as Enda Kenny gave a speech on the implication of Brexit for Ireland last night in Cork.  But interpret he did not. Instead, he made up his own narrative – and absolutely destroyed Kenny’s speech. From Pinnochio noses to yawns – […]

9 years ago

Since 2006 Castlepalooza has developed a reputation for bringing together an eclectic mix of homegrown and international music acts, arts and delicious food to the wooded wonderland of Charleville Castle. And the first acts for this summer’s festival have just been announced! Highlights include Girl Band, Wild Beasts, Waze & Odyssey and David Kitt, with many more to be announced […]

9 years ago

A post from the Limerick Animal Welfare Facebook page went viral during the week.  Why, you ask? Well, because it finally proved to us all that love IS real.  Pictured below is Jack, and his new friend – a swan – whom he took under his wing (heh see what I did there).  Follow Jack and […]

9 years ago

The legendary Donegal Tuesday is underway in Galway today as part of RAG week.  And these are the queues to get into the Hole in the Wall right now.  And while in previous years we would’ve been pulsing with jealousy by now, we really are not one bit envious of these poor craytures waiting out in the […]

9 years ago

The cheapest bottle of Prosecco I’ve ever found in Dublin is €8 from Lidl.  Which is really decent for a bottle of golden, sparkling nectar.  If I could have it on an IV drip into my arm I would. And so when news broke yesterday that Tesco were selling bottles of Prosecco for a fiver in celebration of Valentine’s Day […]

9 years ago

With the likes of Snapchat and Instagram it’s hard to avoid food porny pics on the daily.  And if that’s what you’re into then you’ll love these five food blogs and their brilliant social media presences.  From Ireland to Amsterdam and New York to London – here are seven innovative and unique food sites who […]

9 years ago

The body of a man in his 60s was discovered on a roadside in Tuam, Co. Galway this morning.  This discovery was made at approximately 10.50am on the N17.  The body was brought to University College Hospital Galway where a post mortem will be carried out, an investigation into the death is pending.  Gardaí in Tuam are appealing […]

9 years ago

Do you think you’re a good person? Do you ever think that perhaps you could even be a better person than others? Your friends, your family, your bae… are they as good of a person as you are? According to a study in the journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science the majority of us do […]

9 years ago

Children could be sent home from Irish national schools in the near future due to a lack of staff and major shortage of sub teachers. High levels of newly-qualified teachers are emigrating to the Middle East where jobs are more secure, salaries are higher and Irish teachers are considered some of the best in the world, according to the Independent.ie, […]

9 years ago

Today is a day that will go down in Irish rugby history.  It was momentous, legendary and ecstasy-filled.  We could barely take our eyes off the TV for the entire match. And we were well rewarded.  The final score was a whopping Italy 10-63 Ireland. Chuffed. Unbelievable scenes from Italy- Ireland match today!! ???????? — Jake […]

9 years ago

It can be difficult to settle on a Valentine’s gift for your loved one.  From romantic weekends away to a meal and night out on the town – everyone has different tastes.  But if your significant other’s tastes include Buckfast, then look no further than this Bucky-filled hamper from d-Bees in Lurgan, Co. Armagh.  So romantic.  […]

9 years ago

The Irish Retriever Rescue is a wonderful charity dedicated to safeguarding the futures of abused, abandoned, neglected or unwanted golden retriever dogs.  And the work they do is honestly phenomenal.  During the week they shared photos of four stunning golden retrievers explaining that they needed homes, but that they must remain in their pairs.  “Desperately looking for adopters […]

9 years ago

Well, this is definitely a bizarre one.  And before anyone goes calling the sexism police – we want to clarify that we’re pretty sure they were just joking.  The Diamond Cinema in Navan, Co. Meath have announced that unaccompanied males will not be allowed into the cinema to watch the new and highly-shteamy Fifty Shades Darker alone.  […]

9 years ago

Do you crave prosecco like it’s going extinct?  Join the club. According to the Evening Standard, study from The University of Reading has found that drinking prosecco (in moderation) can actually be good for you! Like champagne, prosecco contains decent levels of polyphenols, which can be good for our blood. They appear to slow down the natural removal of nitric oxide from our blood […]

9 years ago

The yellow weather warning for tomorrow remains in place and we are gearing up for a rotten one.  The warning is in place from Monday morning, tomorrow, at 6am.  Winds will reach “mean speeds of 45 to 65 km/hr with gusts of 90 to 100 km/hr, strongest in coastal areas”.  “Monday will be a wet […]

9 years ago

Traditionally, shopping for a wedding dress can be quite a big deal.  You, your girlos and your ma traipsing off on a shopping spree on the hunt for The Dress.  But what if you just wanted to keep things simple? Avoid all the hustle, bustle and attention and just shop for your dream dress right from […]

9 years ago

Well, that was a roller coaster ride and a half.  Losing 27 – 22 to the Scots wasn’t an easy one to watch.  We had our heart’s set on a Paddy’s weekend grand slam showdown against England but sure look. Hard luck Ireland.  Here are 17 tweets that sum up the devastation that the majority […]

9 years ago

A man in his 80s has died after his car collided with a bin lorry yesterday.  The collision occurred on Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly yesterday, Friday, at approximately 10am.  The elderly man, the sole casualty of the incident, was taken to Tullamore General Hospital where he was pronounced dead last night.  Gardaí are appealing to witness and for anyone with […]

9 years ago

It will come as no surprise to you that Dublin is the most expensive place to live in Ireland.  Prices anywhere near Dublin city normally start at the €1,000 mark so we decided to take a look at what you could get for the same price elsewhere in the country.  Here’s what you can rent in Dublin and around the […]

9 years ago

Bank of Ireland customers are advised to be wary of a new ‘smishing’ scam that is currently doing the rounds.  A number of customers reported that they received text messages today claiming that their account had been locked and directing them to a website where they were asked to submit personal information.  @talktoBOI seems legit. pic.twitter.com/kYEENQ9iKL — […]

9 years ago

There has been endless speculation about the return of Making a Murderer on Netflix, as the story continues to literally unfold before our eyes quite regularly in the press. But it has been revealed in the last 24 hours that the second season will premiere this year, but no fixed date has been set by Netflix because […]

9 years ago

HP have been recalling certain laptop batteries since June 2016 but are now upping their recall search as the problem is worse than they originally thought.  The laptops in question are the HP Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario or HP Pavilion laptop purchased between March 2013 and October 2016.  According to PCAdvisor.co.uk, HP laptop owners who have already […]

9 years ago

Animal videos get funnier and funnier as the days go by.  But this? This is the cherry on top.  This ostrich saw some lads out cycling along the coast of South Africa and decided to join in the race.   An ostrich can run roughly 70km per hour – which is pretty insane – so it had […]

9 years ago

Ah, college. The best days of our lives, or so they say… And one look at this video, that’s being described as “anti-social behaviour” by some, certainly confirms that they were lively.  The outdoor party at a student-filled housing estate in Limerick was eventually broken up by Gardaí, as you can see in the video, but how […]

9 years ago

Over 200,000 free packs of specially-produced, limited edition RTÉ Operation Transformation Flahavan’s porridge will be distributed around the country today.  The aim is to promote porridge oats as a healthy and affordable food that is accessible to everybody in Ireland. The 500g packs of porridge will be distributed nationwide through SuperValu, Tesco, EuroSpar and Dunnes Stores – […]

9 years ago

We’re well used to Ryanair’s controversial approach to marketing but we reckon their latest stunt has crossed the line… As you may have heard two Aer Lingus employees were arrested last night in connection with an illegal immigrant smuggling network that is believed to have been run through Dublin Airport.  According to the Independent.ie, catering vehicles were used to smuggle people directly […]

9 years ago

It won’t be long now until the RBS Six Nations is upon us. With just 11 days to go RTÉ has released this spine-tingling promotional vid. And it’s nothing short of amazing. Goosebumps. This’ll be RTÉ’s final year broadcasting the tournament as next year the reins are handed over to TV3. And no doubt it’ll be a great […]

9 years ago

There can be more than a little effort involved in making a fry up.  But this beautiful, ingenious piece of technology can crisp you up some tasty bacon in minutes with little to no effort! Hallelujah.  Easily cook up to 6-strips of regular or thick cut bacon in minutes with the Bacon Express! Vertical cooking drains […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever visited the wonderful Salthill in Galway then you’ll already know that The Fisherman serve some of the best and freshest seafood along the Wild Atlantic Way.  You get to enjoy some divine food while gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean over Galway Bay.  And this Valentine’s Day their offering something extra special, unique and […]

9 years ago

A 38-year-old man was fatally injured after a collision with a car in Co. Carlow last night.  The driver, a 24-year-old woman, was uninjured in the collision, according to Independent.ie.  The incident occurred at Clonbrock, Crettyard in Carlow. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 10pm.  His body was transported to Portlaoise Hospital’s mortuary.  […]

9 years ago

Well this is only gas.  Jambons are practically an Irish delicacy at this stage. You’ve got your puff pastry, your bacon, some egg and a bitta cheese all wrapped up in one heart-attack inducing parcel.  What’s not to love? Fupin’ Eejits back at it again with another hilarious video – take a look.  READ NEXT: 7 […]

9 years ago

Fitness and beauty have been trending non-stop since the arrival of Instagram. And it doesn’t look like that’s gonna change any time soon (phew).  So we’ve rounded up some Irish gals you should really be following atm:  1. Rosie Connolly Effortlessly chic, Rosie always stuns whether she’s looking after her son Harry, or shopping (ALL THE TIME), or hosting […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have identified the body that was discovered on Bundoran Beach yesterday as a 70-year-old woman from Longford. The woman’s remains were found on the beach by a walker at approximately 8:30am yesterday, according to the Longford Leader. Emergency services attended the scene and blocked off the area. The body was removed and it is believed […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Navan are trying to trace the owner of jewellery that was found in the Brews Hill area last weekend.  A gold diamond engagement ring, two gold wedding bands and a number of charms were amongst the findings.  They were found in the Navan O’Mahony’s GAA club’s car park on Saturday.  Recognise them? Help […]

9 years ago

We were treated to the premiere of First Dates Ireland’s second season last night.  And it has been unanimous that the return episode did not disappoint.  We saw a wide range of characters, each as entertaining as the last – from Antonio the chancer to Paddy the romancer.  And while most of the show was hilarious and lighthearted, it certainly had […]

9 years ago

It appears that one of our all-time favourite bands, The 1975, might soon be coming to Ireland.  They posted this to their Twitter yesterday, and our hearts skipped a beat.  // I R E L A N D & N O R T H E R N I R E L A N D – […]

9 years ago

Two people believed to be pedestrians have been killed in a crash in Co. Louth this evening.  The incident happened on the Dublin to Derry road at Hunterstown, according to The Irish Times.  The road has been sealed off and emergency services are at the scene. The road is expected to be closed for the night for examination.  […]

9 years ago

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here… Celebrity Masterchef Ireland airs tonight on TV3 at 10pm, and oh my, the lineup is totally brilliant.  Check it:  Sonia O’Sullivan – one of Ireland’s most successful athletes and a treasured Olympian.  Nadia Forde – model and TV personality, and apparently one to watch on the show for […]

9 years ago

Teenage discos.  They’re a rite of passage for every young person in Ireland.  Whether it was in the local tennis club or community centre, – you’d look forward to it for months, wear questionable outfits and leave looking like you’d just done a workout.  But things have changed. Big time.  Gone are the days of a single […]

9 years ago

Tonight’s season four finale of Sherlock, The Final Problem’, has somehow been leaked online.  A Russian version of the script, outlining the entire plot, leaked yesterday and there has been total uproar.  The Sherlock team took to Twitter urging fans not to spoil the finale for others.  We are aware that #Sherlock episode 3 has been uploaded illegally […]

9 years ago

What comes around goes around… And that certainly was the case for this cheeky fecker in Galway who made an “inappropriate finger gesture” to traffic corps in Galway.  Of all the people to give the finger to… why would you give it to the Gardaí? You’re only asking for trouble seeking attention like that.  They […]

9 years ago

Judging by the Irish version of Monopoly we would all just continue to assume that Dublin 4’s Shrewsbury and Ailesbury roads are the most expensive in all of Ireland. Right? Wrong.  As it turns out, Temple Road in Dartry, Dublin 6 is actually Ireland’s most expensive road, according to BreakingNews.ie.  Homes here will set you […]

9 years ago

The new trailer for the upcoming return of Prison Break has been unveiled.  And Michael Scofield is alive!!! *screams with glee* When the series finale aired in 2009, and our lives changed forever, we were led to believe that Michael was dead.  He did have a brain tumour after all…  This new series features the original cast […]

9 years ago

Looking to get scared absolutely shitless tonight?  Then Netflix’s brand new release, Clinical, is what you should be watching.  A terrifying, psychological thriller that revolves around a therapist who has a horrifying encounter with a disturbed young female patient.  This patient proceeds to haunt her every day life, causing her to question her own sanity as visions […]

9 years ago

Well, isn’t this dreamy?  Ed Sheeran released two new songs during the week after a two year silence.  And Castle on the Hill has been our personal favourite of the two.  Irish band Seo Linn have gone and covered the wonderful tune as gaeilge and it sounds fantastic!  Give it a listen and let us know what you think… READ NEXT: This […]

9 years ago

With Brexit and the recent election of Donald Trump, Ireland really is such appealing place to live right now.  And English actress, comedian and director Kathy Burke seems to agree.  She posted this picture of an Irish passport application to her Twitter today with the caption, “Nobody puts Burkey in the corner”.  Nobody puts Burkey in the corner pic.twitter.com/aBS7TuUNA1 […]

9 years ago

Got some serious #wanderlust? Then you’re in for a real treat.  Let 2017 be the year you follow your dreams and travel around the world with the help of Emirates! Their global sale runs online until January 23, with offers on flights from March. Check out some of these insane deals on return flights to and from the […]

9 years ago