The ISPCA in Longford is seeking forever homes for 28 Jack Russel terrier dogs and puppies.  The national animal welfare charity responded to a call expressing concern for dogs left breed freely. The number of dogs was spiralling out of control when they intervened and brought them to the National Animal Centre for veterinary care.  […]

8 years ago

After a week of post-EP blues, we’re ready get back on the bandwagon.  This is not a drill.  I repeat, this is not a drill.  Electric Picnic 2018 will take place from 31 August to September 2, 2018 and TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW MORNING!!! Tickets are available from here so get your wallets at the […]

8 years ago

Ever wanted to walk on water? Well, now you can, for 600m between Drumshambo and Carrick-on-Shannon at Acres Lake in Co. Leitrim which launched yesterday.  The boardwalk is the final leg of the Shannon Blueway network where people can explore beautiful routes from the water – canoeing, kayaking or paddle-boarding under bridges, along riverbanks or […]

8 years ago

Fab news today as Ryanair announce not one, but two new ways they’ll be helping us passengers out going forward.  As part of the airline’s ‘Always Getting Better’ programme, it was today announced checked bag sizes will increase and fees will be reduced. This aims to encourage more customers to check in bags and reduce the […]

8 years ago

Tucked away in sought-after Lavenham village in England, you’ll find Harry Potter’s childhood home – De Vere – not the Dursley’s house, Harry’s original home.  What? You thought the Potters’ house was located in Godric’s Hollow? Nope, we’re afraid not.  But this 14th century cottage is equally as magical as if it were.  While neither Potter […]

8 years ago

We’ve just bid farewell to Electric Picnic 2017 but 2018 is reportedly already on the horizon.  98fm reports that tickets for next summer’s festival could be available from as early as next week.  Capacity for the festival won’t increase, despite rumours.  “I’d love it to be bigger but it’s not the right time. I don’t […]

8 years ago

There’ve been quite a few unusual Kit Kat flavours over the years.  Like Matcha green tea, apple, purple sweet potato, apple pie and pumpkin pudding or stranger ones in Japan like pancake and melon.  But the latest release in Japan is just too weird for our liking.  Cough Drop Kit Kats AKA Kit Kat Nodo Ame […]

8 years ago

Changes announced earlier this year in the parish of Kerry came into effect at the weekend.  This makes Kerry the second diocese in Ireland to introduce a Sunday funeral ban, Dublin being the first.  Back in May, Bishop Ray Browne announced that no funerals would take place in the 53 parishes in the diocese of […]

8 years ago

After waiting with baited for this day to arrive, the people of Galway have spent the last two hours and a bit screaming their lungs off with every victorious move made on the pitch at Croke Park.  And while Croke Park was the place to be today, it seems as Eyre Square in Galway was […]

8 years ago

We love Airbnb for many reasons.  And the fact that you can rent entire private islands through the amazing resource is definitely one of them.  We recently drooled over this Caribbean Island On Airbnb and today we’re back at it again… but this time in Norway.  The island is located in the adventurous archipelago of Hvaler – the municipality with […]

8 years ago

To celebrate their new Dublin to Miami route, Aer Lingus put on quite a show for passengers on Friday afternoon.  Magician Keith Barry took over the Miami-bound plane with a brilliant mid-air magic show.  Passengers and staff were well-entertained. “Miami is known as the city of magic so we have a very special guest onboard.”  […]

8 years ago

As if we weren’t excited enough already… RTÉ has released this incredible promo for today’s All-Ireland Hurling in Croke Park. Decades of glorious shurling footage put together in one stunning show-stopper of a promo to get everyone emotionally prepared for the day that’s in it. “It’s true that time waits for no man. But some […]

8 years ago

People who walk at an appropriate speed, this one’s for you. Do you live in a world that goes too slow? Are you constantly elbowing people to get out of the way? And do you only venture onto main streets when it’s entirely unavoidable?  Us too. It’s a war zone out there, and there is never an excuse […]

8 years ago

We’ve been suffering through FOMO since Friday with no respite.  But after seeing just how wet it was overnight… I think we’re kind of over it… for now.  It was absolutely lashing last night and we couldn’t help but feel SO sorry for all those drenched in their tents at Electric Picnic.  If anyone has […]

8 years ago

If you’re looking for one last hurrah before admitting that summer is over then look no further.  Located just outside of Bennettsbridge, 10km from the gorgeous medieval city of Kilkenny, you’ll find The Stable.  It’s an original Irish stable converted into a cosy double bedroom apartment.  There’s a TV, Wifi and even a gym and […]

8 years ago

We’ve seen aerial shots of Electric Picnic during the day over the years.  Like this one An Garda Síochána shared last year: But we’ve never seen the deadly festival from above at night… until now. John Stone of Castlecomer Photography shared this stunning snap taken with a drone on Facebook: How beaut is that? For […]

8 years ago

Sand, palm trees, DJs, spice bags, cocktails, rickshaws and neon body paint… When we first heard word of a Full Moon party at Electric Picnic, we knew it was gonna be good.  Just Eat has gone above and beyond this year by hosting Electric Picnic’s first ever Full Moon Beach Party in their Just Eat […]

8 years ago

Do you have an age cap for potential dates? Or the prerequisite that they at least have to be out of Sixth Form? It can be tricky to know who’s too juvenile or just too damn old (unless it’s George Clooney. Obvs) to date in this day and age, as traditional relationship dynamics get more and more complicated. But luckily […]

8 years ago

Time to batten down the hatches lads…  Because Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for these 11 Irish counties.  A status orange rainfall warning is in place for Cork, Kerry and Waterford from 12 noon today until 3am tonight.  “Rain will turn heavy and persistent this afternoon and persist for a time overnight. Rainfall totals […]

8 years ago

If you didn’t manage to nab tickets to Electric Picnic this weekend then you may be on a social media detox.  Not checking Instagram. Not checking Twitter, Facebook or Snapchat for the fear of catching the deathly FOMO bug.  However, we’re here to ruin that for you with a round up of wonderful pictures and […]

8 years ago

Police in Belfast are conducting searches following the reported discovery of a human head.  According to the Belfast Telegraph, it is understand that the head was found by children playing in the Ballygomartin Road area last night.  The area has been sealed off and the road between Springmartin Road and Whiterock Road has been closed […]

8 years ago

Irish parents are being warned to be careful when posting back-to-school photos of their children on social media. One photo with a caption can give away more information that you’d think.  Parents often share their child’s name, an estimate of their age (depending on what class they’re going into), where the child goes to school (school […]

8 years ago

The time is almost upon us ladies and gentleman.  The time to trek to Stradbally with bags of glitter, tutus, wellies and tents.  It’s EP time and we’re trawling the internet for hair and makeup inspo.  We’re going all out this year. As should you.  With one of these fun and colourful hair and makeup […]

8 years ago

If you’re as unorganised as we are then you’re probably in a mad rush to grab all you need for fast-approaching Electric Picnic.  Whether you are a one day wonder or embracing the full weekend, Dealz has a variety of festival essentials priced at just €1.50. Who said festivals have to break the bank? From […]

8 years ago

We’ve been waiting with baited breath for this… And it’s finally (almost) here.  Netflix has released the cast and episode titles for the fourth season of Black Mirror.  Six totally new stories that we just know we’ll be obsessed with.  It’s believed to premiere on the streaming service later this year.  Series creator and total […]

8 years ago

When it comes to being a Rose of Tralee escort… there’s really not a whole lot to it, as anyone who watched last night will know.  Sure, they do a fantastic job. But it would be hard not to, considering there’s nothing to it.  And this “audition” sums that up perfectly: My audition to be […]

8 years ago

Pulling out your hair trying to find Electric Picnic tickets? Yeah, you’re not the only one.  But we may have found a way…  The Orchard Thieves team want to offer cider fans a chance to join them at this year’s Bold mOTel.  Such is the scale of The Bold mOTel’s expansion that the brand is […]

8 years ago

The Irish Times is reporting that 38 student are suspected of cheating in this year’s Leaving Certificate examinations.  The State Examination Commission (SEC) has withheld the Leaving Cert results of these students while the results of a further 34 students are being ‘provisionally’ withheld while an investigation is carried out. Sources within the SEC say that the […]

8 years ago

Farewell summer, it was nice knowing you.  Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for eight counties today from 11am until 9pm.  Heavy or thundery downpours will affect Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal today. “Heavy downpours will develop in places by late morning with the risk of thunder and localised spot flooding […]

8 years ago

As un-intimidating as Hurricane Gert (lol) may sound, its unfortunately set to throttle us this weekend.  And while the hurricane will have greatly diminished by the time it reaches Ireland after wreaking havoc across the Atlantic, weather warnings have been put in place for these five Irish counties.  Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo were […]

8 years ago

Four Irish people are among the injured in Barcelona following yesterday’s terrorist attack, according to reports.  13 people were killed when a van ploughed into pedestrians in La Rambla in Barcelona city centre shortly after 5pm.  Another estimated 100 were injured during the horrifying attack, four of whom are believed to be an Irish family […]

8 years ago

The only thing better than food is FREE food.  And seeing as back to school is such an expensive time of year for mams and dads, Tribeton restaurant in Galway wanna help locals out.  In the lead up to back to school, Tribeton on Merchant’s Road Lower are offering free lunches to kiddies under the […]

8 years ago

Of all the things to happen on a J1, this one is painfully unforgettable.  Emma Kelly was working away in Barcocina restaurant in Chicago when none other than Taoiseach Leo Varadker strolled in looking for a table.  And while most Irish people would recognise his face from a mile away… Emma did not and proceeded […]

9 years ago

Malin Head Coast Guard have retrieved the body of a missing male diver from Irish waters.  The body of the Canadian diver was recovered off the coast of Donegal yesterday after he was reported missing on Saturday.  It is believed that the man was deep-sea diving with a group on a World War Two shipwreck off […]

9 years ago

Ah Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann… The best event on the Irish music calendar celebrating Irish culture in its finest form and attracting hundreds of thousands of Irish music, song and dance enthusiasts from all over the globe. For the second year in a row the largest Irish Traditional Music Festival in the world is taking place […]

9 years ago

Everyone has unpopular opinions.  Whether they admit to them or not.  Me? I hate sports and tea. Yup, #AmIEvenIrish.  Twitter’s latest trend, ironically, is a very popular one – people are confessing their unpopular opinions. And it’s truly excellent.  Check out the best of #ConfessYourUnpopularOpinion: PINEAPPLE DOES NOT BELONG ON PIZZAPINEAPPLE DOES NOT BELONG ON […]

9 years ago

We could eat soft serve 99 ice cream all day.  Like if we could take a bath in it – we probably would.  And there’s nothing worse than a stingey 99 that’s inhaled in mere seconds so when we saw the size of this one found in Dunshany, Co. Meath – we knew it was […]

9 years ago

The designated driver on any night out always deserves a prize.  What they do not deserve, however, is being totally ripped off for being sound and keeping their passengers safe.  Which is exactly what’s happened here.  Patrick McGowan made the responsible decision of ordering a non-alcoholic Erdinger beer out in Mount Juliet Hotel and Spa […]

9 years ago

We wouldn’t be huge marshmallow fans now I must say. But this sounds like a total DREAM.  The Naked Marshmallow Co. produce both gin and vodka infused with their famous gourmet marshmallow flavours.  We’re talkin’ small-batch, artisan vanilla bean marshmallow gin and salted caramel marshmallow vodka…  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Naked […]

9 years ago

Sinn Féin is calling for the voting age to be lowered from 18 to 16. According to BreakingNews.ie, the party wants to mark International Youth Day by lowering the voting age and insists that the government must act on this issue if it is serious about listening to our young people. “The previous Labour and […]

9 years ago

A 13-year-old girl was airlifted from the Irish Sea off the coast of Wexford yesterday after an incident involving a jet ski.  The girl and her father were pulling a rubber donut behind their jet ski offshore near Ardmine, south of Courttown, when she reportedly suffered a back injury.  The incident occurredd at approximately 4pm, […]

9 years ago

Have you visited Tigh Nora in Galway yet? No? Well, you’re seriously missing out.  Because it’s a truly unique and magical space dedicated to all things GIN.  As dedicated gin-worshippers ourselves, we always have an eye kept on them and their special GINjoyment club.  And on August 29 from 7pm they’ll be hosting the event […]

9 years ago

Ashford Castle is considered one of the nicest spots in all of Ireland.  No question about it.  From their beautiful bedrooms, fine dining and luxurious activities to their top class customer service and warm Irish hospitality.  It’s a truly unique place which everyone should try visit at least once in their lives – even just […]

9 years ago

Ten people were rescued by the RNLI in the early hours of this morning. They were taking part in the Fastnet race when their forty-foot Olympic racing yacht’s mast was smashed off the coast of Cork.  Courtmacsherry RNLI were called to the scene at 3.20am this morning and were able to tow the yacht and […]

9 years ago

Insurance disk forgery must be the new black.  Because An Garda Síochána has caught a rake of people that have been getting creative with their disks of late.  Like this one over the weekend: Gardaí Are Taking The Piss Out Of This Horrendous Forgery Job. And today we’re starting the day off with yet another […]

9 years ago

Whether you’re a city slicker, or country bumpkin – we all need a change of scenery from time to time.  And that’s exactly what Idlewild is.  Nine miles from Ashbourne, and nine miles from Drogheda, Idlewild is located just outside of Ardcath village, Co. Meath.  Big family? No problem. 99 problems but space in Idlewild […]

9 years ago

You’re in the offie deliberating over bottles of wine to bring to a dinner party.  Your eyes skim longingly over the slightly-more-affordable metal screw cap wine… but, not wanting to seem like a cheap skate, you move on to the slightly more expensive corked bottles of wine.  However, you may be surprised to learn that […]

9 years ago

Yep, this amateur forger must be really kicking themselves now. It’s one thing being caught in the (criminal) act, but it’s one hundred times worse to be caught and then trolled by An Garda Síochána. Not that this muppet doesn’t deserve it. I mean, seriously, this is kinda pathetic. Don’t you think? ‘International forger of […]

9 years ago

Nothing like being stuck in an office during a heatwave to make you hate your life.  Am I right? Well, maybe it’s time for a change? Maybe it’s time to quit your job, pack your bags and move to Kinsale.  All you’ll need is €2,750,000. No biggie.  The four bed, five bath Corafinne in Scilly, Kinsale […]

9 years ago

Plain ‘ol regular gin just ain’t cutting it any more. First there was Blackwater’s Irish Strawberry pink gin. Then Gordon’s upped their game and created a perfectly millennial gin recently. And now? Well, now pink gin made from rosé wine and juniper berries exists, thanks to Hamptons-based bougie vineyard Wölffer Estate. View this […]

9 years ago