From rock bands to pop royalty, we’re in for a treat next year. Whether it’s outdoors in the summer, or a trip to the 3Arena, Ireland is home to some great gigs. 2025 didn’t disappoint, from pop powerhouses like Olivia Rodrigo and The Script to stadium-filling giants like Oasis and Dua Lipa. And with several […]

8 months ago

Storm Bram has arrived Nearly all of Ireland has been issued Status Orange wind warnings over Storm Bram, which will hit the Emerald Isle today (Tuesday, 9 December). Several Status Orange alerts for the “multi-hazard” weather event have been published, impacting 30 counties. The only two counties not affected are Armagh and Down, though they […]

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It comes just a few months after their final farewell gigs. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The Wolfe Tones have announced their return to the stage with two massive Dublin gigs. That’s right, the Dublin-formed group who played their final farewell shows in June […]

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And the weather doesn’t look like it’s gonna get much better… A weather expert has explained reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork Yup, you read that correctly. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather stunned his followers this morning when he reported a possible small tornado near Midleton in Cork overnight. However, this has since been explained, […]

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Spotify wrapped was dropped yesterday and all was revealed. Another year, another Spotify Wrapped. From your pump up playlists to inspiration podcasts, the annual report from Spotify gives insight into all your listening habits, but have you ever been curious about what the entire country is blaring through their airpods? Here’s what Ireland listened to […]

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The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined church. Did you know the saint who inspired Santa Claus is said to be buried in Ireland? That’s right – legend claims the remains of St Nicholas are buried in the grounds of a ruined church in county Kilkenny. An […]

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Tasers are being rolled out in areas that already use body-worn cameras. Over 100 frontline Gardaí are set to be armed with taser guns in a new six-month pilot scheme. Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan will speak to the Cabinet today about the introduction of Conductive Energy Devices (CEDs) (the brand name for tasers) in […]

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The locals simply have had enough! A travel guide has placed the Canary Islands in the ‘No List’ for next year, while it highlights the destinations facing pressure on the land and the local communities. The annual list by Fodor’s serves as a travel guide which encourages travelling, but at the same time also warns […]

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Tis the season, after all. With just weeks until the big day, cafés all over the country are baking up mince pies. Some have even put their own spin on the most festive treat. If mince pies are one of your fave parts of Christmas, then make sure you get down to your nearest mince […]

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Irish people are so weary of Gen Zs behind the wheel, it actually stands out globally! 82% of Irish motorists don’t trust Gen Z drivers, a survey has found. A survey found that the Irish are so weary of Gen Zs behind the wheel, it actually stands out globally! And it’s not just slightly — […]

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From Christmas markets to fairy lights, the city was dubbed a festive favourite. Galway has been named as Ireland’s favourite festive getaway. A new survey by Leonardo Hotels found that 55% of respondents chose the city of the tribes as the perfect seasonal city break. I mean, with its famous Christmas Market, fairy lights and […]

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The festival kicks off next week Armagh’s Georgian Festival is set to return this Chrismtas. Armagh City will come alive this November with costumed characters, festive markets, and a dazzling light show. Kicking off next Thursday, November 27 until Sunday, November 30, with visitors gaining the chance to step back 250 years and experience Christmas […]

9 months ago

The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took the number one spot […]

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The move has been long called for. Renters will gain the right to keep pets under the new housing plan. The move is part of the government’s new housing action plan to end blanket ‘no-pet’ clauses in rental agreements across Ireland. The plan is set to be formally launched this week by Minister for Housing […]

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The festival will take place in Kells from November 6-9. Brought to you by Square. Autumn is here, and we’re embracing Samhain more than ever this year, with a host of thrilling events on across the next few weeks. One we’ve got our eye on is the A Scoop and A Yarn event taking place […]

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At long last… Irish Rail have confirmed that on-board catering will return by the end of the year. Hallelujah! While catering services were suspended across the network in March 2020 because of the Covid pandemic, the rail service has revealed that trolley catering will be returning to all routes, including the popular Galway to Dublin […]

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The film will be directed by Oscar-nominated Kirsten Sheridan. Nicola Coughlan is being tipped to take on the role of Pirate Queen Gráinne Mhaol (Grace O’Malley) in an upcoming film. Earlier this year that Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated writer and producer, Kirsten Sheridan, had optioned Anne Chambers biographical book, Grace O’Malley – The […]

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The warnings come into effect on Thursday. Met Éireann hits four counties with yellow warning ahead of Halloween night. The country is set to be subject to heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days, with the yellow warnings to come into effect on Thursday. Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford are the only counties to have been hit […]

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The artist confirmed details of the surprise show. Fred Again is set to play a pop up show in Dublin next week. Talks of a surprise show have been flying around after Fred Again posters popped up around the city, and now he has confirmed details of the gig. He will play RDS Simmonscourt on […]

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The Limerick teenager only started running competitively this year. 19-year-old Ava Crean wins women’s national title at Dublin Marathon Over 22,000 people are took part in today’s 44th Irish Life Dublin Marathon. The Limerick had never run competitively before signing up for the Manchester Marathon in April of this year, listing her target time as […]

9 months ago

The 44th Irish Life Dublin Marathon takes place today. Over 22,000 people are taking part in the 44th Irish Life Dublin Marathon. The women’s overall winner was Eebbissee Addunyaa of Ethiopia with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 28 seconds. Addunyaa will be presented with a new perpetual cup named in honour of, […]

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The end of an era… As the country takes to the polls, the last 14 years with Michael D. Higgins as President of Ireland will come to a close. But before he leaves the Áras, let’s have a look back at the best, and most memorable, moments of his tenure. 1. Michael D. takes the […]

10 months ago

The awards were presented at a ceremony in Paris. Sixteen Irish hotels joined the Michelin Key list for 2025, with two hotels retaining the top honour of a Three-Key distinction. Like how the renowned Michelin Star recognises the most outstanding restaurants in the world, the Michelin Key does the same for outstanding hotels. The honours […]

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The Munster county made Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2026. An Irish county has been named among the world’s best places to visit in 2026. Lonely Planet named Tipperary one of the globe’s 25 ‘must-visit’ destinations worldwide in a list among Peru, Mexico City and Sardinia, Italy. Not bad company! Lonely Planet described the […]

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The market features ice skating, stalls, a big wheel and more. The opening date has been revealed for a brand new market. TwinkleTown will transform Smithfield Square in Dublin into a magical, festive wonderland which features ice skating, stalls, a big wheel and more, promising a ‘blend of entertainment, culture and festive magic for all […]

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Some wholesome news this Monday… Nearly €1 million in funding has been granted to restore Cillian Murphy’s Dingle cinema. Some wholesome news this Monday as €933,000 of Rural Regeneration Funding has been put into The Phoenix Cinema. The historic cinema was one of the only family-owned cinemas still operating in the country when it was […]

10 months ago

The engineering storeman was fired for saying to a colleague ‘top of the morning to ya’ in a mock accent. A man has won an unfair dismissal claim after he was sacked for saying ‘top of the morning to ya’ in mock Irish accent. An employment tribunal heard that whilst working at Wrexham’s Oscar Mayer […]

10 months ago

The group have over a billion streams on Spotify. Kodaline have announced that they are breaking up after over 20 years together. The Irish group, who have gained over one billion streams on Spotify, shared the news on social media this morning. They posted an emotional video saying the decision is ‘bittersweet’. “After over a […]

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The city centre hotel was voted best in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A Dublin hotel has been awarded the best in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler. The city centre hotel was voted best in the country, […]

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Disruptions from Maynooth and Dunboyne to Dublin can be expected. The construction of Dublin’s Metrolink will cause rail disruption for 21 months on some key lines. The €10 billion project was given the green light last week, 25 years after it was first proposed, with operations set to begin in the mid-2030s. It’s now being […]

10 months ago

‘Damage to power lines’ and ‘fallen trees’ are expected in several counties. Donegal has been issued with a rare Status Red wind warning by Met Éireann over Storm Amy. Having being named by the UK Met Office earlier this week, the storm made landfall in Ireland on Friday (3 October), bringing “strong to near gale […]

10 months ago

The prank has been all over TikTok. Over the last few days, a prank has been appearing on TikTok and Instagram which involves texting a friend or family member an AI generated image of an intruder in their house. Now, An Garda Síochána have issued a statement urging people to stop carrying out the prank. […]

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The iconic statue has stood in the city centre since 1988. The Molly Malone statue is currently boarded up for restoration. Photos taken of the statue today, October 3, show it boarded up with signs saying cleaning and restoration is taking place. This is likely to do with tourist touching wearing down the statue, particularly […]

10 months ago

The Paramore star gushed over the Dublin singer’s newest record. Hayley Williams has put CMAT’s Euro-Country in her top ten albums of the year. I mean, she’s not wrong! The Paramore star gushed over the Dublin singer’s newest record in a recent interview. Euro-Country was released in March of this year, reaching the top spot […]

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