A little while ago, a traditional bar appeared at the top of Bray Head in County Wicklow and was enjoyed by hikers, strollers and runners alike. Serving up freshly poured complimentary pints and bottles of Heineken® 0.0, the ‘One for the Road’ bar proved that any moment can be a beer moment with a great-tasting, […]

4 years ago

We’re bringing one of our super popular AIB virtual first-time buyer events to the fine people of Cork. Once again, we will be inviting people who are buying a home in and around the Cork City area for an evening full of super important information, great advice and top tips. Since 2018, we have been […]

4 years ago

Do you know what sounds like a lovely way to spend a summer evening? Sitting in a beer garden with great friends and having the chats with a refreshing tasting drink in hand. If you’re in the market for just that, with a drink that is not too sweet but still refreshing tasting, well, we […]

4 years ago

We love delicious meals. But when it comes to quick and healthy lunch and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are convenient, well, that’s the stuff we go absolutely mad for. With that in mind, we thought we would show off a meal that ticks off all of those boxes. So, come join […]

4 years ago

It’s been a tough year. Many of us have desperately missed the regular catch-ups with mates in our favourite local pub, the celebrations during special occasions or simply a casual drink after work. But it’s the staff of these beloved establishments that have been the hardest hit. From being out of work for many months, […]

4 years ago

Itching to get away but not sure where to go? We may be able to help you with that. Because we are teaming up with Expressway to inspire you to take a trip this summer. You know what? You deserve it. ‘Why?’, you might ask. Well, Expressway has just added 30 new coaches into their […]

4 years ago

It looks like we’ll have to wait a little while longer for the return of indoor dining, meaning we will have to make the most of what outside has to offer. The announcement from Government that there would be a delay to reopening indoor hospitality came as a blow to many. However, there are hopes […]

4 years ago

A good chunk of the Irish population has been issued the EU Digital Covid Certs, either via email or by being sent a letter. More than 1.3 million emails and letters containing the EU Digital Covid Certificate have been issued to people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. According to the Minister of State for […]

4 years ago

Bathing has been prohibited at six locations in Waterford due to a high bacteria count in the water. Announcing the news on Facebook, Waterford Council wrote, “Bathing is currently prohibited until further notice at the following #Waterford locations due to high bacteria counts: Owenashad River (Lismore), Tramore Pier, Whiting Bay, Goat Island, Curragh & Woodstown […]

4 years ago

McDonald’s has announced a brand new menu item in the form of the McSpicy, which is described as their hottest burger yet. The limited-edition burger will become available in McDonald’s restaurants in Ireland from this Wednesday, July 14. Described as ” thick, succulent chicken fillet with a spicy coating, on a bed of crunchy, cool […]

4 years ago

Many of our favourite pubs around the country have been there for generations and are often run by a close-knit family, providing a unique local experience. We’re all keen to get back to these venues and show our support. I don’t think I need to explain why the pandemic has hit pubs hard. Many have […]

4 years ago

I haven’t spoken to one person who isn’t buzzing about the return of outdoor dining and hospitality. It’s time to have those long-overdue reunions with the people we have been missing desperately over the past year or so. With that, we’re experiencing a newfound appreciation for the staff. From our favourite beer gardens to cocktail […]

4 years ago

Calling all graduates! Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? Well, you are being encouraged to ‘Discover your secret ingredient’ with Coca-Cola HBC’s #YouthEmpowered programme. Here’s the craic with it.  Entrepreneurs Aimee Connolly, Kyle Gawley and Former Navy Captain Marie Gleeson are among the experts helping graduates to fast-track career prospects through these wonderful […]

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Drinks Ireland has launched a new campaign, #TogetherAgain to highlight all the work that has been going on behind the scenes to get pubs ready to reopen their doors safely. We don’t need to spend too much time explaining how hard the past year has been for pubs, bars and restaurants. With the pandemic presenting […]

4 years ago

Beloved Late Late Toy Show star Adam King is set to star in a brand new animated series called Adam <3 Adventure! The show is slated to be a preschool adventure-comedy series set in space and is expected to have an environmental angle. Teaming up with award-winning Irish animation studio Kavaleer Productions, Adam is set [&hellip;]

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Center Parcs has announced plans for significant investment in Longford Forest, costing between €80-85 million and creating 550 new jobs. The resort first opened in July 2019 and has seen huge success amongst Irish holidaymakers. The development announced today is driven by “great confidence in business and Irish domestic tourism market”. The project is expected [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Gogglebox Ireland is looking for new cast members. Don’t lie, you’re already imagining you and your mates on the screens of thousands in Ireland, aren’t you? Gogglebox Ireland has become one of the most popular shows in Ireland since its launch, and now they are looking for new faces to join the cast. The show’s [&hellip;]

4 years ago

is there anywhere more scenic, more untouched than the glorious corner of the country that we know as Donegal? Many would argue that there is not. Since summer is in full swing and staycation are being enjoyed all around the country, it got us thinking about some of the most magical experiences and beautiful sights [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Did you know you could go cliff jumping around the Giant’s Causeway area? Because I didn’t until now. Anyone for a bit of cliff jumping around the Causeway Coast? The Giant’s Causeway is hands-down one of the most spectacular sites on this island. Steeped in both fascinating geological and mythical history, it’s on the travel [&hellip;]

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Ah, you love to see it. Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures set to hit the mid-20s in parts of the country. Leinster, Munster and east Ulster will have the warmest weather, according to Met Éireann, where temperatures will reach between 22-26 degrees with sunny spells [&hellip;]

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This is the kind of stuff we love seeing around this time of the year. An Post has today issued two colourful new Pride stamps featuring the rainbow Pride flag and the words ‘Pride’ and ‘Bród’. Pride stamps, you say? An Post has just launched them, issuing two lovely designs in honour of Pride Month [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Olivia Coleman is on her way to Kerry to shoot a movie and extras are needed. Jaysus, all of the Hollywood stars are landing on our shores as of late. Who can forget the Matt Damon visit last year. That was literally the highlight of everyone’s lockdown last Spring. And of course, Hollywood heartthrob Patrick [&hellip;]

4 years ago

American retailer Gap has announced that 19 of its UK and Ireland stores will close next month. Gap currently has three stores in Dublin (Henry Street, Blanchardstown and Dundrum) as well as one in Limerick. The clothing retailer has said that their shops will close in July when their leases end. The company announced it [&hellip;]

4 years ago

The ‘Future Development of Limerick City’ report by Indecon has been published and makes a number of recommendations that would see more people attracted to living in Limerick City Centre. The report aims to benchmark Limerick against other cities in Ireland. Among the recommendations made in the report the acceleration of important projects in the [&hellip;]

4 years ago

This week, we might be able to feast our eyes on the first partial solar eclipse visible to Irish eyes since 2017. It is predicted that up to 33% of the visible solar disc will be covered by the moon’s silhouette on Thursday starting at 10am and ending at 12.21pm. What can you expect to [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Táinaiste Leo Caradkar is pushing for a return to office work in August, one month earlier than currently planned. The Irish Independent reports that The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is asking Nphet to consider a phased return to such workplaces in August, rather than September. According to the publication, the former Taoiseach would [&hellip;]

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It’s expected to become very warm in many parts of the country this week, predicts Met Éireann. Wednesday will see highs of 23C with an airflow change. The day will be “warm and humid”, as Met Éireann predicts a cloudy start with rain and drizzle which will then “turn patchy through the day with sunshine [&hellip;]

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Ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, The Port of Cork plans to fence off sections of its city centre quays to prevent large public gatherings. They explained that the decision was made in the interest of public safety as well as its commercial shipping traffic as the quays are in operation 24/7. This decision [&hellip;]

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Ah, you love to hear it. The high temperatures and sunny weather is expected to continue for the rest of the week, Met Éireann predicts.  Rain and drizzle will continue over Atlantic Coastal counties today before clearing during the afternoon. Further east, it’s drier, warmer and sunnier with spells of sunshine and isolated showers in [&hellip;]

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We’re mad for a unique accommodation experience, but this takes it to a whole new level. The Lux Bus in Cork is a converted double-decker bus that houses up to six people if they’re a family and four people if it’s a group of mates. Would you sleep on a bus? Before seeing this, I [&hellip;]

4 years ago

In a way, the past year has brought out the best in a lot of individuals as well as businesses. During the madness, many new businesses doing amazing things have popped up, and it’s about time we give them the recognition they deserve. Orca Board is the Irish business selling paddleboards and by doing so, [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Aldi is back with the unreal deals just in time for summer. This time around, it’s an ice cream maker you can have in your very own kitchen. Aldi is set to sell these fab ice cream makers as temperatures rise and hopes for a summer of sunshine grow stronger. They will cost €34.99 and [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Izz Cafe in Cork is known for serving up top-class Palestinian cuisine to the fine people of the city. Now, they are also donating proceeds to a Gaza fund via Trocaire and have been met with huge support. Huge queues formed last weekend outside Izz Cafe in Cork in support of their fundraising efforts for [&hellip;]

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93 of Ireland’s beaches and marinas have been given Blue Flags for the 2021 season. The best things about Ireland is arguably our scenic and often breathtaking coastline. We have always been a nation of avid sea swimmers, which only became more prevalent in the past year. With the arrival of summer, we’re buzzing to [&hellip;]

4 years ago

The trailer for the hotly-anticipated Eternals movie has been released and with it, our first look at Barry Keoghan’s debut into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of our own is about to join the MCU! With the trailer release for The Eternals, we get a glimpse at Barry Keoghan as the supervillain Druig. Eternals will [&hellip;]

4 years ago

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has wished singer Bob Dylan a happy 80th birthday in an official statement. Bob Dylan turns 80 years old today and Irish president Michael D Higgins has wished him a happy birthday by releasing a statement. In the statement, Michael D says, “Dear Bob, a chara, “As one 80-year-old [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Looking for the best coastal views in Ireland? We have you covered. The coastal views in Ireland are simply unmatched. They’re probably among the best in Europe and dare I say it, the world. From the enchantment of County Kerry to the drama of Donegal, Ireland has an abundance of coastal views that will simply [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Anyone for a bit of moonlight kayaking? Well, you can do that in West Cork. Kayaking is great craic altogether. But moonlight kayaking under the stars? Sign us all the way up! Atlantic Sea Kayaking provides that exact experience in beautiful County Cork. By the looks of things, it’s absolutely exchanging. We’re always on the [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Aldi will soon be selling hanging egg chairs for cats and we’re obsessed. If we’ve learned one thing over the past year, it’s that people simply go mad for a hanging egg chair. The essence, the class, the novelty of sitting on something that HANGS. It’s a truly beautiful experience. Whenever a supermarket has put [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Around this time six years ago, Ireland became the first country in the world to pass Marriage Equality for same-sex couples by popular vote. Although it was a joyous day for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, same-sex couples still face barriers and struggles when it comes to parenting. This touching video reveals the struggle [&hellip;]

4 years ago

This week’s Late Late Show lineup is jam-packed as the series nears its end for summer. This week’s Late Late Show will be the second-last of the series as it gets ready to break for summer. With a jam-packed lineup of guests, it’ll be one to watch this Friday night. Firstly, Ryan will be joined [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Pfizer has confirmed that it will begin using its facility in County Dublin as part of its supply chain for its Covid-19 vaccine. Pfizer’s Dublin facility is located in Grange Castle and will be used to produce a component of the vaccine by the end of this year. It’s reported that it will be an [&hellip;]

4 years ago

We seem to love when we see celebrities visiting Ireland and soaking in the culture, such as bingo and Supervalu bags.  Many international superstars have graced our shores over the past few decades, and it sometimes gives us quite a laugh. It’s quite funny how we seem to go absolutely bonkers when a movie or [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Ah, the Aldi middle aisle. Such wonders are to be found here, and it has been sorely missed as the supermarket has only been selling essential items for the past few months. Well, it’s on its way back, baby. And one of the items that is sure to be a hot commodity is the 2-in-1 [&hellip;]

4 years ago

The fine people of Galway will be treated to a circus festival this weekend and throughout next week. Galway Community Circus is holding their second annual presentation of their Mayhem Youth Circus Festival from 22-30 of May. The action-packed roster of programming features performances, games, workshops and circus talks and all events will take place [&hellip;]

4 years ago

A survey has revealed that more than 95% of people would like to continue with remote working. The switch from spending five days in the office to sudden remote working was somewhat of an intense one. Suddenly, our day-to-day and week-to-week lives appeared as polar opposite to what they were before. With many people having [&hellip;]

4 years ago

Competition now closed: Winner has been chosen. We have teamed up with GAIN Pet Nutrition and have a two-night stay in a dog-friendly hotel, a six-month supply of top-quality dog food and a lovely treat hamper up for grabs. What’s better than an influx of dog pictures? From blonde bombshell Labradors to dotey little Boston [&hellip;]

4 years ago

We all remember that special moment: When Ireland officially said ‘yes’ to Marriage Equality. Reeling In The Years has become somewhat of a ritual for the past few Sundays. With the newest season looking back on the 2010s, many of the events highlighted seem like they only happened yesterday. Last night’s episode looked back at [&hellip;]

4 years ago

This 15th Century castle in Kilkenny may be the most unique accommodation option in the area. Because of the pandemic, staycations are the new thing. We’ve really come to appreciate the best of what Ireland has to offer, just like this castle in Kilkenny. Kilkenny is, by all means, a worthy destination for your next [&hellip;]

4 years ago

These pieces of outdoor furniture and accessories are sure to add some life to your back garden. Everyone and their granny seems to be doing up their back garden at the moment. So, we thought we would jump on the hype and find some unique and pretty pieces of outdoor furniture and garden features. Now [&hellip;]

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