There’s something quite special about tucking into a glorious, perfectly-roasted leg of lamb with family. With an abundance of high-quality and locally-raised lamb available to us year-round, there’s really no reason why this star of the table should only be enjoyed at special occasions. Lamb aficionado and supporter of the European “Lamb. Try it, Love […]

6 years ago

Sinead O’Connor announced today that she will be performing four gigs around the country later this year. The singer will be heading to Dublin, Wexford, Galway and Cork. The tour will kick off in Galway as the Nothing Compares 2 U singer is set to play the Róisín Dubh on Thursday, October 17. She will then play […]

6 years ago

Cork is mighty craic. There is absolutely no doubt about it. And although it’s some spot with great pubs, there is still a fair bit to do if you’re not in the mood for a night on the pints. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks, but sometimes it just doesn’t tickle your fancy, […]

6 years ago

Is there any point of cooking at home if you’re not creating Insta-worthy meals worth showing off to your mates? Food stylist Sarah Kim Watchorn shares some of her top tips for crafting expert-level dishes to gain loads of those double-taps, in conjunction with Bord Bia as part of the European lamb campaign, ‘Lamb. Try […]

6 years ago

Are you a lover of 80s music? Well, then you’re in for a treat. There is a festival happening In Naas, Kildare this weekend for lovers of all things 80s. For you Mams and Dads out there, here’s where you can let loose this weekend, surrounded by grown-ups who were also there for this glorious […]

6 years ago

Are you still wanting to book a relaxing getaway this summer? Instead of looking to fly a million miles away, you should probably see what Ireland, and Cork, in particular, has to offer first. Because you can actually have a relaxing and rejuvenating escape in the five-star Fota Island Resort in East Cork. Fota is […]

6 years ago

Let’s be real here, the pre-flight purchases are some of the highlights of any trip. It’s part of the novelty that comes with travelling through the airport. Well, it just got way easier, because you can now do your airport shopping online before you even arrive, and then collect it when you’re there. The Loop […]

6 years ago

Limerick is great craic, whether you’re drinking or not. While there are absolutely loads of spots to go and enjoy a pint, sometimes that just doesn’t tickle your fancy. Well, there are actually loads of alternatives to a night out on the pints, because Limerick is packed full of fun stuff to do to occupy […]

6 years ago

Emer McLysaght and her writing partner Sarah Breen, who wrote Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling and its sequel The Importance Of Being Aisling, have announced a third instalment of the book series, titled, Once, Twice, Three Times An Aisling. Author Emer McLysaght made the announcement on Twitter earlier today, writing, “New cover, new title, NEW AISLING COMING ON […]

7 years ago

If you’re hoping to get onto the property ladder, you’ll want to check out this event in Cork next week. For the past few months, we’ve held some super useful and informative events for first-time buyers in Dublin, where well-known speakers and mortgage experts shared their genuinely useful insights and pro-tips with those looking to buy […]

7 years ago

When this pub owner from County Offaly came across a negative review of his business, he wasn’t having a bar of it. The Sunday World published a review of JJ Hough’s pub in Banagher as part of their Pub Spy column and gave it a mere two out of five stars. It described the bar as […]

7 years ago

Are you thinking about buying your first home? It can often be a daunting experience. If you’re a first-time buyer, you probably have a super long list of questions that you would love the answers to. Well, this event in Cork is definitely worth checking out. For the past few months, we have been holding […]

7 years ago

George Ezra is set to arrive in Ireland next week, playing a number of outdoor gigs around the country. The singer has just confirmed that The Vaccines and Kawala will join him for what are set to be his biggest Irish shows to date. Festival goers will be familiar with The Vaccines, who have been […]

7 years ago

Fancy Jedward playing a gig in your gaff? Well, apparently all you have to do is get 1,000 retweets and your dream will come true. This Twitter user, whose handle is ‘jedhead 4 lyf’, posted screenshots of a conversation she had with the twins. She asked them how many retweets it would take for them […]

7 years ago

Fancy a trip over to sunny Los Angeles? Sorry, I shouldn’t be asking stupid questions. Of course you do. Well, you should keep reading. Because there is an unreal prize up for grabs. One lucky cheese enthusiast could be in with a chance of winning a trip to the fabulous LA for them and a […]

7 years ago

The June Bank Holiday has just been and gone, which means one thing. Thousands of women descended onto the streets of Dublin to take part in the 2019 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. And this year’s event proved to be one of the biggest and best yet. This year was the 37th year of the #VhiWMM, […]

7 years ago

Gangsta’s Paradise rapper Coolio said he listens to Dublin rap duo Versatile, and the pair cannot cope. Coolio said ahead of his gig in Leopardstown Racecourse next Thursday, June 13, that he would love to work with the rappers. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1tFnwF3q5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “There’s some great Irish rap going on at the moment too. I love Versatile, and […]

7 years ago

The people of Cork are about to see something quite different in the city tomorrow. On Saturday, June 8 the World Naked Bike Ride will arrive in Cork, where riders are encouraged to cycle across the city naked, or covered in body paint. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhk4vCmgU5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The dress code is “bare as you dare”, which means full […]

7 years ago

When you put President Michael D Higgins and dogs together, the result is always going to be something adorable. Recently, people have been sharing footage of the president giving his big ol’ fluffy friends a cuddle on Twitter, and people are absolutely loving it. One Twitter user posted a video of Miggeldy with his dogs, […]

7 years ago

Okay, this has been bugging me far too much. Last night, I was out for a friend’s birthday in a swanky cocktail bar in Dublin, and after a few non-alcoholic beers, I decided to just splash out on a cocktail, and I have never been more shook. When the waiter came to the table, he […]

7 years ago

Have you ever discovered that you are a distant relative of someone you’ve known for a while? Well, I bet it wasn’t as shocking as the revelation that Conor McGregor and Kim Kardashian are somehow related. Okay, let’s try to get our heads around this. Because I am as confused as you are. Apparently, the […]

7 years ago

Listeners were emotional this morning as they heard the voice of the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan on the radio this morning. On an hour-long segment hosted by Ryan’s daughter Lottie, Ryan’s voice was featured on 2fm to celebrate 40 years of the station. In this morning’s segment, which aired from 9am until 10am, Ryan spoke […]

7 years ago

You know what, staycations are underrated. Especially in Dublin. Sometimes you just want the novelty and luxury that comes with a hotel stay, as well as an ideal base camp to explore Dublin. This Dublin hotel ticks all those boxes. Located in the buzzing village of Ranelagh, The Devlin may be just what you’re looking […]

7 years ago

They are everyone’s favourite Irish boyband. They have some whopper tunes that still slap today. But I don’t know if I can look at them the same now after seeing this. It just can’t be unseen. Footage has emerged on Twitter of Westlife performing Don’t Cha by The Pussycat Dolls and, well, it’s an awful lot to […]

7 years ago

Madame Tussaud’s has revealed some unreal waxworks in the past. But sometimes, they really just miss the mark. And unfortunately, this is one of those times. On this occasion, the victim of this unfortunate wax depiction was pop princess Ariana Grande. Madame Tussaud’s shared a photo of the waxwork on their Instagram with the caption, […]

7 years ago

Whether we want to or not, we all remember the drama around the Garth Brooks Croke Park gigs that never were. To be honest, it was one of the most divisive debates this country has ever seen. Who knew an American country singer could make Irish society erupt the way it did? Well, there is […]

7 years ago

Most of us have become super-conscious of how much plastic we use as of late. Most people now have reusable water bottles and coffee cups and metal and paper straws are becoming popular substitutes for plastic. Now, Ireland is set to phase out plastic products such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery within the next […]

7 years ago

It’s a sad day for us animal lovers. With only 80,000 koalas left in the wild, the species have now been officially named functionally extinct. That, unfortunately, means that there are not enough of them left to produce another generation and they no longer play a role in an ecosystem in which they were once […]

7 years ago

Call me a big kid if you want, but I am pure buzzing for the next instalment in the Toy Story movies. Don’t lie, I know you are excited too. Well, today is a very exciting day, my friends. Because the final trailer for the movie has just been released. While Tom Hanks and Tim […]

7 years ago

What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a book? I bet it wasn’t €34,000. An original first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is going on auction this week for between a whopping £20,000 and £30,000, which is equivalent to around €34,000. The slightly worn and faded edition of J.K Rowling’s first edition of […]

7 years ago

It would take a lot for us to just throw away a milkshake, but one person in Newcastle felt compelled to do just that earlier today. Nigel Farage was making an appearance in the city to campaign for his Brexit party ahead of the European Election this Friday, May 24 when a passer-by hurdled the […]

7 years ago

The Eiffel Tower has been on lockdown after someone was spotted climbing the iconic structure. The media office for the French landmark said that the attraction was shut down and visitors were evacuated or made stay on certain levels of the tower as a rescue mission had to take place for the climber. The man […]

7 years ago

It’s been a long time coming, but we now finally know when we can give up our social lives and get hooked on this year’s edition of Love Island. It was announced today that the highly-anticipated new season will kick off on Monday, June 5 and we cannot wait. ITV2 this morning tweeted a short […]

7 years ago

Last night, after eight seasons, fans finally said goodbye to Game of Thrones as the final episode aired. Heads up, this article may contain minor spoilers. While emotions are high and fans are left reeling about the popular show coming to an end, some viewers are just pure raging. Some fans have found the whole […]

7 years ago

The search for 39-year-old Seamus Lawless, who has been missing on Mount Everest after he reportedly fell from an altitude of 8,300 metres, is now a recovery operation. It is believed that he slipped at an area known as the Balcony. The Trinity College professor travelled to Nepal as part of an eight-person expedition led […]

7 years ago

It’s been over 20 years since it first premiered and Friends is probably still one of our favourite TV shows to date. And we’re feeling all the feels now that Courtney Cox has posted a cute throwback of her and the rest of the cast. The snap features Cox with Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc […]

7 years ago

In the glorious early days of internet memes, we all had the same favourite relatable feline. Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, was a cat of the people. She was truly an internet legend. Unfortunately, news just broke the beloved cat has died aged seven. A statement released on Grumpy Cat’s official Twitter […]

7 years ago

Rory Cowan, known for his character in Mrs Brown’s Boys, has hit out at those opposing this year’s Eurovision Song Contest being held in Israel, namely singers Christy Moore and Mary Coughlan. Moore and Coughlan are among some of the Irish artists who will be taking part in a Palestine solidarity concert in the National […]

7 years ago

ITV have confirmed that Love Island will still go ahead next month after many have called on producers to cancel the show. Calls for Love Island to be pulled from ITV2’s schedule came following the news that the Jeremy Kyle Show had been permanently cancelled after a guest died from suicide before their episode was due to air. 63-year-old David […]

7 years ago

Since Kylie Jenner announced her new walnut face scrub, people have been calling her out over the quality and benefits of her new line. The 21-year-old billionaire announced her new skin care line earlier this week including a face wash, toner, serum, moisturiser, and eye cream. Oh, and a face scrub that is sending Twitter […]

7 years ago

We now officially know where the country’s best restaurant is after last night’s Irish Restaurant Awards 2019. Loam, a chic restaurant and wine bar in Galway City has been named restaurant of the year and it looks stunning. The Michelin-starred establishment took the top prize in the All-Ireland Best Restaurant category at the ceromony hosted […]

7 years ago

Singer Britney Spears has asked a judge to be set free from her conservatorship with her father and accused him of sending her to a mental health facility last month against her will, according to reports from TMZ. TMZ also reports that Britney’s mother’s lawyer is backing up these claims, as well as claims that […]

7 years ago

Image Source: ITV ITV have pulled the Jeremy Kyle Show indefinitely after a guest died following the recording of an episode in which they were supposed to feature. This morning’s instalment of the talk show, which was due to air at 9.30am, was cancelled and replaced with Dickenson’s Real Deal when producers learned that one […]

7 years ago

RTÉ is receiving backlash after a segment on Friday’s Late Late Show which featured a plastic dummy named Lucina giving birth to a plastic baby live on air. The segment featured Professor Fergal Malone, master of the Rotunda Hospital, along with tutor and specialist registrar at the RSCI’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology Catherine Finnegan and […]

7 years ago

Get ready for fizz, fizz and more fizz. Because Cork is being treated to Ireland’s first ever ‘festival of prosecco’, and we cannot wait. The event, which is being run in association with Tindal Wine Merchants and the Perlage Winery in Italy, will start this week and feature a stunning series of bubbly related events […]

7 years ago

“M&S threw the first artisanal sandwich at Stonewall”. Pride season is upon us and everyone is starting to get super buzzed. It’s a fabulous time of year and amazing to see the growing support of the LGBTQ+ community in recent years. But one high-end supermarket seems particularly buzzed… Apparently, a great way to celebrate LGBTQ+ […]

7 years ago

A new video campaign from AIB in collaboration with Women’s Aid is shining a light on a lesser known type of abuse suffered by women in Ireland by launching an ‘abusive teller machine’. AIB today released a short video that was filmed in early April which saw customers in Dundrum Town Shopping Centre attempting to […]

7 years ago

It’s some city for one city! A few weeks ago, my friend surprised me with a wee trip to Edinburgh. She got a super cheap deal, so we headed over for one night and were there for a day and a half in total. In fairness to us, we packed a fair amount into a […]

7 years ago