The Irish Craft Cocktail Awards (ICCA) took place on Sunday night in Dublin at Number Twenty Two to celebrate the drinks industry across Ireland. While there was a large number of award winners in different categories for the titles such as Best Cocktail Menu, Best Bartender and Best Bar Team, the big award on the […]

8 years ago

One of many thousands of signs for clamping notices was spotted on Newcastle Road (just outside of NUIG) that has something a little bit unusual compared to others around Ireland… KnightsThatSayNii posted the photo to Ireland’s subreddit page and the sign is very dated.  It still has the punt symbol on it. Irish people are known for having […]

8 years ago

If you’re already dreaming of a holiday to escape the cold weather, now might be the perfect time to book something because there’s some fantastic deals for Cyber Monday. Several airlines are slashing the prices on flights so you’re bound to pick up some mega savings. Here’s 4 of the best deals currently on offer – […]

8 years ago

It was flipping freezing over the weekend and with the cold weather set to stick around, now is the perfect time to stock up on warm and fluffy pieces to keep you warm. From pajamas, fluffy socks and scarves, to cosy blankets, there’s a lot of great bargains on offer in Penneys that you can snuggle […]

8 years ago

If you’re looking for an excuse to have a Gin & Tonic consider this it, because a new study has revealed that gin drinkers feel the most sexiest. The research was led by experts at Bangor University and King’s College London and studied 30,000 people between the ages of 18 – 34 across 21 countries. From […]

8 years ago

If you’ve always wanted to drink with your furry best friend, it turns out that you’ll actually be able to do so from next week, because Aldi is bringing dog-friendly wine and beer to their Irish stores. Pawsecco is one of the two new products that will be in stores from Thursday December 7th and it is a […]

8 years ago

If the cold weather is getting you down and you’re dreaming of jetting off somewhere sunny – you’re not alone.  Cassidy Travel surveyed 3,000 men and women to find out what their dream holiday would look like and for women it involved chilling in a Range Rover with Liam Neeson and sipping mojitos in the Caribbean. While […]

8 years ago

If you plan on staying in tonight after a long day or work, ohhh boy do we have good news for you. Why? Because one of our favourite chick flicks is being shown on Irish TV tonight and frankly, we are really excited. Made of Honor will be on tonight at 10.30pm on TV3 and […]

8 years ago

While we all love a good Christmas jumper it seems that now you can get your furry best friend dressed for the festive mood as well. Aldi has announced that they will be selling Christmas jumpers for your dog this year. The jumpers will be going on sale next Sunday, December 3, as part of […]

8 years ago

While we got a weather warning that snow could be on the way to parts of Ireland yesterday, it was hard to get our hopes up of waking up to a winter wonderland. But Bonniconlon, near the Mayo-Sligo border, was covered in a sheet of white fluffy snow – and it looks magical. Mid West […]

8 years ago

When you have a baby you are left with the all important dilemma of what name you’re going to give them, because frankly they’ll have it for their entire life. If you’re expecting or planning to have a baby next year, website Babygaga have analysed the popular baby names over the past number of years […]

8 years ago

“Where ya get your coat?” “Dealz, hun.” It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as Penneys but Dealz is set to introduce a similarly affordable fashion line into their Irish stores. According to The Irish Times, the discount retail chain plans to put UK clothing outlet Pep&Co into some of their larger stores across Ireland. The fashion line […]

8 years ago

As we get older there is the growing worry about losing your luscious locks, particularly among men.  While some lads rock the bald look, others are less enthused… but may be interested in this news.  The Korea Times have reported that scientists in South Korea have come up with a chemical that has shown to decrease […]

8 years ago

If you’re looking to avoid the mayhem that is bound to ensue in shops across Ireland tomorrow, perhaps online shopping is the way to go. Although Black Friday is traditionally a big American event, it has become popular for many Irish retailers and shoppers over the years. This year’s sales are bigger than ever – […]

8 years ago

If you’re counting down the days until The Late Late Toy Show (it’s eight days to go by the way), you’ll be delighted to hear that the trailer has just gone up. Next Friday, December 1 Ryan Tubridy will host the highly-anticipated annual show that appeals to all ages. This morning, RTÉ have unveiled the teaser […]

8 years ago

With 32 days to go until the big day, it might be the right time to stick on a Christmas movie (or two) to get you in the festive mood. If you’re looking for something to watch, Elf has been named as the best Christmas movie to watch with your family. Ranker has put the classic 2003 […]

8 years ago

With the festive season in full swing and Black Friday just around the corner, many Irish people will start to (or finish) their Christmas shopping over the coming days. One third of Irish people will take advantage of the mega savings day, picking up bargains in shops and online tomorrow and into Cyber Monday.  New research from […]

8 years ago

While working out makes you feel great, the aches and pain that follow afterwards aren’t so pleasant. If you can barely move the next day and the idea of trying to get down the stairs the next morning terrifies you, apparently this one little trick will help fight off those aches. A former Navy SEAL, Clint […]

8 years ago

If you’re always busy and don’t have the time to stroll around the shops to get your bits and pieces then shopping online is your life saver. You can do it from the comfort of your home and it’s as simple as pressing a few buttons, but the Gardaí are warning Irish shoppers to be […]

8 years ago

If you’re a shopaholic and keen to get the best savings, you’ll be happy to hear that you don’t have to wait until it’s officially ‘Black Friday’ to get some super deals. Although it’s traditionally an American thing, many Irish retailers have taken on the tradition of ‘Black Friday’ which is great for Irish shoppers. […]

8 years ago

If you were a little messer in school, you more than likely pulled several pranks on your friends and teachers over the years. A Reddit user posted on the Ireland subreddit page asking people what some of the best pranks they pulled in secondary school were – and as you can guess, the responses are […]

8 years ago

If you’re anxious when it comes to travelling and where you go, this interactive map may become your new best friend for picking out the safest countries to travel to. While going abroad can be a topic of concern for some, medical and security services firm, International SOS have created a map to put your nerves at […]

8 years ago

If you’re a fan of wine or processo there’s nothing like having a fancy set of glasses to drink it from. While you have your standard wine and champagne glasses, clothing and homeware store Next has taken it up another level by selling a set of four rose gold coloured wine glasses that are simply stunning. The […]

8 years ago

While many flock to the shops to get their hands on the biggest Black Friday money saving deals, a pub in Thurles is offering a boozy alternative with drinks for just 99c this Friday. Lar Corbett’s and Coppingers which is owned by the former All-Ireland winner Tipperary hurler, will be doing pints of Guinness and Heineken for […]

8 years ago

Ah, Irish humour. There’s nothing else quite like it.  While the majority of Irish people get the Irish sense of humour or gag line, those not from Ireland sometimes don’t get it at all.  This was exactly the case when an Irishman visited Amsterdam and decided to have a bit of fun while he was there by […]

8 years ago

While a lot of Irish people live abroad, many are lucky enough to be able to travel home to visit their family and friends over the festive season. We’ve all seen those heart-warming videos of people surprising their Mammies in the kitchen after months of being away – but not all trips home are as smooth […]

8 years ago

While there are several cliche days throughout the year where it seems that tonnes of marriage proposals take place, apparently the most popular day to get engaged is coming up pretty soon. Many would propose on an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or even at Christmas or the New Year – but it turns out December 23rd is the […]

8 years ago

With the cold frosty weather setting in, a lot of motorists need to allow for some time to let their cars defrost in the morning before making any trips. Now Gardaí are advising motorists to be careful and not to leave their cars unattended while their windscreen defrost. They issued the warning on their Twitter account […]

8 years ago

If you’re heading to the Big Apple over the next year and a big Home Alone fan the New York City’s Plaza Hotel is doing a Home Alone 2 themed overnight package. To mark the film’s 25th anniversary the renowned hotel is doing ‘The Anniversary Room Package’ for any die-hard fans. For a minimum of $895 (nearly […]

8 years ago

If you fancy kissing someone you work with under the mistletoe at the Christmas office party this year, you could actually have a good chance of getting a relationship out of it. With the party in full swing and a few mulled wines in you, you might just muster up the courage to get with the person […]

8 years ago

UK fashion chain Peacocks has released its annual Christmas ad and it stars none other than Jedward.  John and Edward Grimes rose to fame in 2009 after appearing on the X-Factor. Now, they feature alongside other former contestants in the festive ad including Wagner, Honey G and Sam Bailey. The cringe is real.  You can watch the […]

8 years ago

Ennis in county Clare has just been named as the friendliest place in Ireland at Retail Ireland’s Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday night and aims to mark the “significant contribution being made by retailers, city and county councils in driving standards.” The winner was picked by the county councils and local […]

8 years ago

Anyone with brothers or sisters will admit that there can be sibling rivalry every now and again, but the latest findings from a scientific study may cause even more arguments among the fam. Apparently the youngest sibling is more likely to be the parents’ favourite. Yep. New research that has been published in the Journal of Adolescence […]

8 years ago

‘Cuffing’ is the latest dating trend this winter season that some singletons may be drawn to. If you’re wondering what on earth it is, ‘cuffing season’ is the term used to describe the winter period in which singles want to be ‘cuffed’ or ‘tied down’ by a serious relationship. It’s mainly to help beat the […]

8 years ago

According to a new survey, a staggering amount of Irish motorists are guilty of this one habit that could increase the risk of car theft. AA Car Insurance conducted a survey on car theft and found that almost one in five Irish motorists admit to leaving valuable items on show in their car on an […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing like getting to know your work colleagues at a good office party. While we all love a party now and again, many feel the nerves kick in at the thought of one – whether it’s to celebrate a recent promotion, a team success or coming up to Christmas there are certain guidelines you […]

8 years ago

A Flybe plane has crash landed at George Best Belfast City Airport after suffering technical issues after take-off. The passenger plane was forced to make the crash landing after the nose gear broke shortly after taking off at the airport. The flight to Inverness was carrying 52 passengers including one infant when the pilots noticed […]

9 years ago

If you’re fond of drinking vino, you will probably fall into one of these four vinotype categories, according to scientists. Researchers at Michigan State University recently published their findings in the International Journal of Wine Business Research which concluded that there are four definite types of wine drinkers. The scientists surveyed a group of adults on […]

9 years ago

With the cold weather setting in if you’re probably looking for something warm to snuggle up in, and these bright and colourful unicorn onesies might be the answer to your prayers. Penneys is stocking some extremely cute and snuggly unicorn onesies and robes that would be the perfect thing to wear with your bestie for […]

9 years ago

The “world’s first self catering pub” that went for ren on AirBnB  in 2012 and has been a massive hit is now up for sale. Erron and Dave Slingsby bought the property over 13 years ago and began to list their home which is a converted rural pub in Co. Tipperary on AirBnB but are now […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again when we round up the very best of Irish Twitter and share our favourites. From now on it’ll become very interesting because you have 280 characters to rant about anything -that’s a whole 100 extra to use. Here’s 9 of our favourites that we came across this week, all […]

9 years ago

PhoneWatch have issued a warning to homeowners ahead of the festive season to be mindful as burglaries are on the rise. There is a lot more robberies being reported around the country as Christmas is approaching and the alarm and security company are appealing for people to do everything that they can to prevent burglaries […]

9 years ago

Tiffany have unveiled their latest collection titled ‘Everyday Objects’ and it’s turning a lot of heads.  The luxury American retailer now has a range of typical everyday objects that have been turned into “handcrafted works of art”. One item includes a “Ball of Yarn” which comes at a hefty price tag of €10,400 as it’s […]

9 years ago

Tiffany have unveiled their latest collection titled ‘Everyday Objects’ and it’s turning a lot of heads.  The luxury American retailer now has a range of typical everyday objects that have been turned into “handcrafted works of art”. One item includes a “Ball of Yarn” which comes at a hefty price tag of €10,400 as it’s […]

9 years ago

When planning a holiday, you always want to get the best deal possible. Well new research from momondo.co.uk has revealed the best date and time to book your holiday to get the most for your money. They collected data in relation to the times, dates and prices of flights across 1,704 routes and have found […]

9 years ago

Calling all pizza lovers – this is how you can bag yourself a free pizza on Monday and it’s really simple. Domino’s is celebrating its 25th birthday in Ireland on Monday and to mark the occasion along with opening up a new branch, the popular pizza company are giving away 25 pizzas in every single one of their […]

9 years ago

A leading expert has revealed that missing out on those all important hours of sleep could actually be killing us. Professor Matthew Walker has opened up about how a “catastrophic sleep-loss epidemic” is causing a lot of potentially fatal diseases. Speaking to the Guardian the director of the Centre for Human Sleep Science at the […]

9 years ago

Being confined in a small space can make just about anything get on your nerves. Airline passengers have shared the most annoying common habits when travelling on a plane in a new survey. British Airways asked their travellers to share which etiquettes are acceptable and also the big no-nos.  The survey revealed some interesting results […]

9 years ago

The creators of mobile app game, Pokemon Go, became an international obsession last year.  Now the creators, Niantic, have announced that they will be making a Harry Potter version of it called Wizards Unite. And it’s everything Harry Potter fans have dreamed of. The magic of Harry Potter is coming to a neighborhood near you with @HPWizardsUnite! […]

9 years ago

We can all feel the cold weather creeping in, and most of us have out with the ice scrapers first thing already.  Well it looks like it’s only going to get colder as this weekend temperatures are set to drop as low as -3 degrees in parts of the country. Met Éireann forecasted that from today the temperatures […]

9 years ago