Nothing gives us the warm and fuzzies like a good Zara bargain.  That feeling of triumph, success and pure joy.  So when we saw the following bargains and discounts from Zara’s mid season sale, well, we nearly went into cardiac arrest.  Take a look…  1. Pleated pink midi skirt  Dreamy af. Was €49.95, now €24.95. 2. […]

9 years ago

She’s back, baby.  Actress and model, Emily Ratajkowski, is no stranger to our island.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on Mar 5, 2017 at 4:18pm PST The gal is practically a Cork native and we love seeing her return, time and time again.  She spent childhood summers in Cork, […]

9 years ago

You may recognise Joe Freely as the lovely Mayo taxi driver who offered Leaving Cert students free transportation on their results night in return for a voluntary donation, big or small, to Pieta House.  An extremely sound gesture. And he’s back at it again this Christmas, offering a day out to a family in need.  Joe posted the following […]

9 years ago

Wanna wow your guests this Christmas with some festive drinks? Look no further, because this is The One. And it contains our nation’s beloved tonic wine. Yup, that’s right.  Bucky.  Wow your guests this Xmas with a Velvet Elvis. 175ml of prosecco or cava topped with 10ml of Buckfast ???????????? pic.twitter.com/xWNLzUGqYl — Stewart Wilson (@StewartWilson19) […]

9 years ago

We love a good aerial, drone-shot video.  And this one is up there with the best.  Scenes.  But we have one question… where’s the rain? READ NEXT: Here Are The Best Hotels In Ireland This Year According To The Trivago Awards

9 years ago

Thousands of people have flooded Ennis this week for the annual Fleadh Cheoil. Aka, the most Irish sesh in all of Ireland. It is the biggest Irish music event of the year celebrating Irish culture in its finest form. The location for the legendary Fleadh changes every year but it has been to Ennis […]

9 years ago

The video, by light artist and astrophotographer Gareth Nathan, is made up of two years worth of footage of the Irish skies. We see the Milkyway, Auroras, meteors and that reliable Irish cloud.  This video is stunning and would really make you miss Ireland when you’re not here. Share it with friends and family abroad – they’ll thank you […]

9 years ago

Nobody likes traffic jams. They’re so frustrating. You’ve got places to be and people to see yet you just cannot budge.  Ímar, a trad group, decided to use their time wisely and managed to get a practice in while they were stuck in a traffic jam while touring in Germany.  And it’s going down a […]

9 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has just issued a warning over undeclared barley in two Lindt Easter Eggs.  Lindt & Sprungli Ltd reported that some Lindt Easter eggs were placed in incorrect packaging which didn’t declare the chocolate contains barley malt extract. The incorrectly labelled batches may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic […]

9 years ago

Disaster. A car knocked over an ESB pole in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary yesterday.  And the car looks absolutely wrecked.  The collision led to an electricity outage in the area.  Mare.  READ NEXT: US Flights From Dublin And Shannon Airports Cancelled Due To Weather

9 years ago

Hello darkness my old friend… 13 days into lent and we are officially DONE. *drools* Murphy’s of Leixlip have knocked it out of the park once again — this time with a beautiful Terry’s Chocolate Orange milkshake, with real orange.  Lent? Yeah, you’re actually grand thanks.  READ NEXT: 12 Irish Primary School Kids Who Wrecked Everyone’s […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Gorey, Co. Wexford are seeking help in locating a man (27) missing since Friday. Sebastian Michta was last seen on Friday, March 10 in the area of Gorey town. It is believed the Polish national was last seen wearing a black jumper with light trousers and brown shoes. Michta has brown hair […]

9 years ago

Back in January we shared ‘The Ultimate 2017 Travel Bucket List For Ireland‘ with all of you.  It was the most read article on Lovin.ie EVER and provided us with endless wanderlust and motivation to try and reach these famous Irish sights over the next year.  Well, one Irish lad, Oisín Hoy, and an Australian gal, Kate […]

9 years ago

Summer is slowly, but surely, approaching.  And after spending the weekend in sunny Galway, I want nothing more than a pair of sandals on my feet.  Pedicures at the ready people, sandal season is nearly here. 1. Yara Habana — Birkenstock  You just can’t go wrong with a pair of Birks. The more you wear […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating an incident in Galway in which a man (30s) was stabbed and killed. According to the Connacht Tribune, the incident occurred at a house on Cardinal Cushing Road in Mervue when a row broke out between two males at roughly 4am. One man suffered stab wounds during the altercation and was taken […]

9 years ago

Taoiseach Enda Kenny arrived in Philadelphia yesterday as part of the first leg of his week-long Paddy’s visit to the US.  At an Irish-American event in Philly yesterday, Kenny said that the situation of the estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish living in the US will be one of his “absolute priorities” when meeting President Donald Trump […]

9 years ago

Easter shall soon be upon us.  And while some people may have their eyes on massive Cadbury and Kinder Bueno easter eggs (and rightly so), there are others who would prefer something a lil less guilty… Discount Supplements, a sport’s nutrition company in Wicklow, have just created the perfect egg for gym lovers, health food […]

9 years ago

We were always going to be in full support of any invention that makes it easier for us to consume wine.  And so when we discovered this delightful idea – we were only delirious.  These new flat wine bottles from Garcon Wines are every vino-lover’s dream.  No more trekking to your not-so-local An Post depot to […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses to help find a missing 60-year-old woman. Eileen Roche has been missing for two days now, since Thursday, March 9. She is missing for her home at St Mary’s Avenue, Monasterevin, Co Kildare and was last seen wearing navy tartan trousers, a pink jumper, a grey coat with a […]

9 years ago

Enda Kenny embarked on his week-long trip to the United States this morning.  And while there was much controversy surrounding Kenny’s visit to see Trump and bring him a bowl of shamrock (over 38,000 people signed the petition against the trip), it has clearly gone ahead.  So here’s what he’ll be getting up to, according […]

9 years ago

Yesterday will go down in history as the day that the beautiful Tigh Nora opened its doors on Cross Street, Galway.  Honestly, we are way too excited over this new addition to Galway.  BECAUSE IT’S A GIN BAR.  Praise. The. Lord.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tigh Nora Galway (@tighnoragalway) on […]

9 years ago

RTÉ yesterday announced and unveiled Ireland’s entry for Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv.  Brendan Murray, formerly of HomeTown, will represent Ireland with Dying To Try, a song co-written by Swedish songwriter Jörgen Elofsson and British songwriter James Newman. Haven’t seen it yet? Take a gander below.  Personally, we think it’s the best song Ireland’s entered in a […]

9 years ago

A male cyclist was seriously injured in a collision involving a bus in Blessington, Co. Wicklow yesterday evening.  A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that the incident occurred at roughly 8pm but that the cyclist remained at the scene until after 10pm.  The N81/Baltinglass Road was closed southbound and northbound just south of Blessington following the collision but […]

9 years ago

Tuesday is done and dusted, thank God! So why not settle in for the night with an enlightening documentary? Get lost in one of these 7 docs and pretend you don’t have bleedin’ work in the morning.  1. The True Cost  Ever heard of fast fashion? Well, this documentary will make you hate it and […]

9 years ago

Galway is rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the worst economic recession of all time.  With new restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels and shops emerging every few months as welcome additions to the beautiful city and county, it is very clear that the only way is up from here.  And the latest to soon […]

9 years ago

Dealz are brilliant for stocking the most unusual and bizarre bits ‘n’ bobs.  And all for €1.50 too! But this has got to be their weirdest and most random yet… Female urinals from their camping section: “Specially designed female urinal Allows women to go anytime, anywhere  No more dirty toilets Soft and flexible Spill proof […]

9 years ago

One man and two Gardaí were taken to hospital following a crash in Cork last night. The crash occurred at approximately 9pm last night on Commons Road, according to the Evening Echo. The three men were the only people injured in the two-car collision and were brought to Cork University Hospital to receive treatment for their […]

9 years ago

Oh for the love of God. We’ve seen it all now. Some chancer in Galway actually thought they’d get away with this DIY tax disk. Very creative, but just no. Well, what can we say…..no marks for effort and two marks on the disk, equals Fraud… pic.twitter.com/VkJcRVJOCs — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 4, 2017 […]

9 years ago

The cutest woman in all of Ireland appeared on RTÉ News last night. Known as Anne or Nancy, Ed Sheeran’s granny from Wexford appeared on the news last night full of praise for her grandson, talking of him as a child and his success now. But to Anne/Nancy, she doesn’t think of him as […]

9 years ago

A man in his forties was killed in a motorcycle crash this morning.  The fatal incident occurred at approximately 9.15am at Ballymack, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the road was closed for examination.  Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever tried Umi Falafel then you’ll know just how good it is.  From their falafel itself to their tabbouleh, tzatziki and hummus.  It’s all just SO good and so addictive.  But luckily it’s on the healthier side of fast food in Dublin.  And it has now been announced that they are expanding — to Cork! […]

9 years ago

A dreamy bag can save any dodgy outfit.  Whether you’re rolling down to Spar in UGGs, leggings and bun or poppin’ a business meeting in the Docklands — these bags will have every head turning in your direction.  Spring/Summer ’17 is yours for the rocking.  1. Kate Spade — Brown Thomas €335 We <3 this.  2. [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Do you find you iPhone has gotten slow af over time? Like when you first get a new one, they’re as fast as a race car but as you begin to fill it with music, screenshots, photos and apps — they work as slowly as a snail.  Thanks to Business Insider, however, we’ve learned this [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Galway stopped this total eejit of a driver yesterday.  And they hit the motherload.  No tax. No insurance. Failed breathalyser test.  Like, are you for real?  Gardaí in Galway stop Driver. Tax expired and no Insurancedisplayed. Failed roadside breath test and arrested. pic.twitter.com/Y7BwiaSyOS — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 27, 2017 There’s no [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Prepare yo’selves.  Because Bright is expected to be Netflix’s best release ever.  And its most expensive.  It was reported that Netflix paid over $90 million for Bright in a bidding war against Warner Bros/MGM and PalmStar.  The first glimpse of the supernatural film was screened at last night’s Academy Awards and the reaction was superb.  Smith stars [&hellip;]

9 years ago

A male motorcyclist (40s) was killed after losing control of his bike on the Monivea to Athenry road in Galway yesterday.  It is believed the incident occurred at approximately 3.15pm.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to University Hospital Galway.  The road was closed and examined by Garda [&hellip;]

9 years ago

We told you yesterday of the micro pig that was found by Greystones Gardaí in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow.  And how they were urgently reaching out to try and reunite the pig with its owners.  Well, great news, because Zippy the Piggy (!!!) was last night reunited with his family <3  Ziggy the Piggy (it really [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Gardaí from Greystones found this micro pic while on patrol today in Kilcoole. The poor little thing looks shook af but has been taken to the Animal Hospital in Kilcoole for some TLC. They shared the following photos to Twitter: Poor little babe. If anyone knows who owns this poor lil baba contact Greystones [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Batten down the hatches — Storm Ewan is officially here.  Met Éireann forecasts major gusts of up to 120km/h acorss Wexford, Cork, Kerry and Waterford with winds of up to 100km/h expected in Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. The warnings have been in place since 6am this [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Four people were arrested last night for drink driving as part of ‘Operation Surround’. Gardaí in Kildare last night carried out an overnight high visibility traffic operation during which the four were arrested. The initiative, known as ‘Operation Surround’ involves a series of high visibility MAT (Mandatory Alcohol Testing) checkpoints carried out simultaneously at key [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Storm Doris has beat the absolute shite out of wheelie bins, worldwide. And Twitter and Instagram have been are an absolute treasure trove today of gas pictures of the forlorn bins.  Reposing sideways on the road, removal afterwards back to upright. Flowers by request only to the city bin company.  So a wheelie bin just flew across the [&hellip;]

9 years ago

The best news ever has been brought to us by the Connacht Tribune.  Ireland could be getting a peguinarium!!!!! Yup, you heard us. Plans for a penguinarium at the Atlantaquarium in Salthill, Co. Galway are advancing as part of an extension.  Just think of all the little penguins. *squeals* via GIPHY The new extension will [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Uh-oh. The Happy Pear is recalling certain batches of its ‘Lovely Basil Pesto’ due to the undeclared presence of egg.  So if you have an egg intolerance or allergy – you’ve been warned – as implicated batches may be “unsafe” for consumers. The pesto is perfectly safe for anyone else. If you are affected – return [&hellip;]

9 years ago

A bomb was made safe by army bomb squad during the early hours of this morning at Limerick City’s main Garda Station on Henry Street.  The homemade explosive was found within a car that had earlier been impounded as part of an investigation, according to the Limerick Post.  Members of the Divisional Drugs Unit stopped the [&hellip;]

9 years ago

The only thing we love more than donuts is probably sushi.  So when this SUSHI DONUT appeared in our timelines, we lost our shit.  And while it may just look like a ring of rice all stuck together with some raw fish on top… the donut is actually stuffed with even more yumminess.  We could watch [&hellip;]

9 years ago

In a VERY bizarre twist of events, Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae last night raised a rather unusual issue at the Topical Issues debate in the Dáil. According to Healy-Rae, the “rhododendron situation” in Killarney National Park has gotten SO bad that the army may have to be called in to control things. What is a rhododendron, you ask? [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Blue cheese fans, take note because Tesco Ireland are recalling this particular cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The ingestion of this bacteria can lead to serious illness – even meningitis, scarily enough.  The product in question is Tesco’s Cheeses of Ireland Wicklow Blue as seen below: Anyone who has purchased this cheese with the below [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Anti-AGin by ‘Young In Spirit’ (lol we see what you did there) is about to change how we drink, and look, forever.  This gin is distilled with pure collagen, hence the anti-agin. We could all use a bitta this.  Along with collagen, it contains chamomile, tea tree and other youth-preserving ingredients. The dream.   Apparently it is [&hellip;]

9 years ago

In an article called 36 Hours in Galway, Ireland, posted back in March, New York Times journalist Nell McShane Wulfhart christened our lovely Gaillimh as “Ireland’s most charming city”. And we couldn’t agree more.  I mean, it hasn’t been designated the European Capital of Culture 2020 for no reason… The article praised some of my personal hometown favourites, including: [&hellip;]

9 years ago

As the evening slowly but surely begins to come to an end, that weekly debate of what to watch for the remaining hours of Sunday flares back up.  So we’ve decided to make your lives just a tiny bit easier by rounding up three of our favourite series for you to bing watch for the rest of [&hellip;]

9 years ago