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  • PICS: The mansion from Schitt’s Creek is now up for sale

    PICS: The mansion from Schitt’s Creek is now up for sale

    Schitt’s Creek – what a show! Although the clueless characters spent most of their time in a motel in the middle-of-nowhere town, the series starts off with them getting evicted from a stunning mansion. And that mansion is now up for sale in real life. 30 Fifeshire Rd, Toronto, has gone on the market for […]

    5 years ago

  • Government seeks to increase non-essential travel fine to €2,000

    Government seeks to increase non-essential travel fine to €2,000

    The government may introduce an increased non-essential travel fine of €2,000. The current fine is €500. Speaking to the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin explained that around 60% of international travellers arriving into Ireland are returning Irish holidaymakers. He said that “there is a sense that €500 is not a sufficient disincentive to travel abroad”. He […]

    5 years ago

  • Gen Z is coming after millennials and saying our skinny jeans are out

    Gen Z is coming after millennials and saying our skinny jeans are out

    Apparently, it’s time for skinny jeans to go. Oh, say it ain’t so. Remember when it was ‘ugh, millennials’? We were the young and foolish bunch according to the generations above us. But lads, we’re getting on now and taking our coffee and avocado notions into our late-20s and 30s. A newer, cooler generation is […]

    5 years ago

  • Calling all first-time buyers in Cork! We’re hosting an event just for you

    Calling all first-time buyers in Cork! We’re hosting an event just for you

    Attention, first-time buyers in Cork! Are you looking to buy your first home? Whether you hail from this great city or you’ve become drawn to it, it’s a wonderful place to settle. So, we thought we would bring one of our AIB first-time buyer events to you guys! Having kicked off AIB Livin Dublin in […]

    5 years ago

  • McDonald’s confirms reopening date for walk-in takeaway

    McDonald’s confirms reopening date for walk-in takeaway

    McDonald’s has revealed when they will be reopening for walk-in takeaway service. Following the governments Level 5 lockdown announcement, the beloved restaurant chain closed its doors to operate a drive-through and delivery-only service ever since. McDonald’s has now confirmed it will reopen its doors for walk-in takeaway on Monday, February 22. A small number of […]

    5 years ago

  • The Weekend’s Super Bowl Halftime show has turned into the ultimate WFH meme

    The Weekend’s Super Bowl Halftime show has turned into the ultimate WFH meme

    Twitter, don’t ever change. The Weekend absolutely killed it with his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night. Naturally, it has turned into a hilarious WFH meme that many of us can relate to at the moment. The Canadian musician sang through a number of his hits, starting with Starboy and taking […]

    5 years ago

  • First Dates Ireland set to look very different with social distancing in place

    First Dates Ireland set to look very different with social distancing in place

    First Dates Ireland is returning on Thursday, February 11 and things look a little different this time around. “Things are a little different in the First Dates restaurant.” RTÉ2 has posted a trailer in anticipation for the return of the Irish version of the Channel 4 show, and we dee single hopefuls enjoy a very different […]

    5 years ago

  • Ireland’s first wildlife hospital to open in Meath pub

    Ireland’s first wildlife hospital to open in Meath pub

    Ireland’s first dedicated wildlife hospital is set to open in a Co Meath pub. The Tara na Rí pub, just outside of Navan, has been closed due to Level 5 lockdown restrictions, but it’s now putting the space to use. Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) plans to use the site later this month. “In 2020 as […]

    5 years ago

  • 10 thrilling outdoor adventures that are waiting for you in Brittany

    10 thrilling outdoor adventures that are waiting for you in Brittany

    Making travel plans for when the world opens back up? Brittany has a whole host of class outdoor adventures that are sure to fulfil your thrill-seeker needs. We simply cannot wait for travel to resume. We miss our adventures, experiencing new things and making life-long memories in some of the most spectacular corners of the […]

    5 years ago

  • The Weekend announces Belfast show and tickets go on sale this Friday

    The Weekend announces Belfast show and tickets go on sale this Friday

    The Weekend has announced that his After Hours World Tour will arrive in Belfast on October 13, 2022. He will play The SSE Arena, his only scheduled show on the island of Ireland as part of his tour. The Weekend had a string of hits last year including Blinding Lights, which spent an impressive 38 […]

    5 years ago

  • Beloved Cork music and art venue closing for good

    Beloved Cork music and art venue closing for good

    Cork music and art venue The Kino on Cork’s Washington Street has announced it will close its doors for good.  Writing on their website, the venue cited the Level 5 lockdown as the reason for the closure: “Unfortunately we’ve made the difficult decision to close the Kino for good. We had come to a new […]

    5 years ago

  • Ryanair boss predicts Irish people will be holidaying from July

    Ryanair boss predicts Irish people will be holidaying from July

    Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said that he believes Irish people will be holidaying abroad by July.  Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland, O’Leary said, “If 50% of our population is vaccinated by the end of June, which we now expect, we see a strong recovery of travel [and] summer holidays during the school holidays in […]

    5 years ago

  • Six reasons to visit Brittany when you can travel again

    Six reasons to visit Brittany when you can travel again

    Anyone for a trip to Brittany? Here are six reasons you should visit when it’s safe to do so.  It’s a new year, my friends. I don’t know about you, but I’m taking 2021 as an opportunity to look ahead to better times. Because they are coming, folks. If you’re like me, the main thing […]

    5 years ago

  • Teachers tell us the best things about their jobs

    Teachers tell us the best things about their jobs

    Have you ever considered a career in teaching but thought it wasn’t possible for you? There are more ways to become a teacher than ever before, and people of all backgrounds are choosing to make their mark as a teacher. And it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most fulfilling career paths to go […]

    5 years ago

  • Everyone deserves a chance: Teachers tell us why diversity in the classroom is so important

    Everyone deserves a chance: Teachers tell us why diversity in the classroom is so important

    We spoke to student-teachers from various socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds about why there needs to be more diverse representation in teaching. They explained to us why teachers of diverse backgrounds should be present in classrooms for all students and future teachers alike. “Just because you haven’t seen it, doesn’t mean that it can’t be […]

    5 years ago

  • Restaurants are serving ‘Donie specials’ to honour viral Irish CNN reporter

    Restaurants are serving ‘Donie specials’ to honour viral Irish CNN reporter

    Irish restaurants are honouring Donie O’Sullivan, an Irish CNN reporter who hails from County Kerry, who went viral for his coverage of the US Capitol breach last week. Donie became an overnight sensation in Ireland for his reporting, gaining praise for his calm during the chaos. Donnie appeared on The Late Late Show on Friday […]

    5 years ago

  • Love Island USA comes to Irish TV tonight

    Love Island USA comes to Irish TV tonight

    Tonight will see the return of Love Island USA to Irish screens. Virgin Media One posted a trailer of the new series to social media, writing: “Let’s face it… We all need some Love Island in our life right now! Brand New: Love Island USA Starts Tonight at 10pm on Virgin Media Two & Virgin […]

    5 years ago

  • Irish travel expert reveals when we might be able to travel again

    Irish travel expert reveals when we might be able to travel again

    The travel expert said that we had 12 weeks to “save 2021”. An Irish travel expert has given the date by which he hopes we might be able to travel again, with current restrictions advising against all non-essential travel outside of Ireland. Eoghan Corry from Travel Extra has revealed that we should know by Easter […]

    5 years ago

  • Tips to help you succeed at Veganuary

    Tips to help you succeed at Veganuary

    Fancy trying your hand at becoming vegan in 2021? It’s hard to know where to start, so we decided that we’d come up with some tips that will hopefully help you along your Veganuary journey. We have teamed up with Mude, the 100% vegan SuperLiquids designed around your day, to help you with Veganuary. Mude […]

    5 years ago

  • Five Netflix documentaries to watch if you loved The Crown

    Five Netflix documentaries to watch if you loved The Crown

    Here are five Netflix documentaries to watch if you were glued to The Crown. The latest season of The Crown was nothing short of scandalous. As the story edges closer to the present day and figures like Charles and Diana come to the forefront of the show, the inside look at the British Royal family […]

    5 years ago

  • This Instagram page tells you what kind of pint you are based on your name

    This Instagram page tells you what kind of pint you are based on your name

    Finally, the personal insights and self-actualisation I have been looking for. This Instagram page tells you what kind of pint you are based on your name. I love silly stuff like this. last night I was doing my usual excessive social media scrolling and I noticed people were posting pictures of pints with their names […]

    5 years ago

  • There are some unreal movies and shows coming to Netflix in the new year

    There are some unreal movies and shows coming to Netflix in the new year

    These are the class movies and shows coming to Netflix Ireland in the new year. Netflix Ireland has announced a slew of fantastic titles coming to the platform in January 2021. Amongst the titles announced are some of our favourite movies from the past decade and beyond, including My Sister’s Keeper, Saving Private Ryan and […]

    5 years ago

  • Snow and ice warning in place until tomorrow for several counties

    Snow and ice warning in place until tomorrow for several counties

    Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow/ice warning from midnight tonight until tomorrow afternoon. The warning will be in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. Met Éireann said there’s a risk of snow accumulations at lower levels in these areas. Tomorrow will see an icy […]

    5 years ago

  • The first Covid vaccine has officially been administered in Ireland

    The first Covid vaccine has officially been administered in Ireland

    79-year-old Annie Lynch has become the first person to receive the Covid vaccine in Ireland. Annie hails from The Liberties in Dublin and has ten grandchildren. Chief Clinical Officer for the HSE Dr Colm Henry tweeted a photo of Annie receiving the vaccination, writing, “CNM Deborah Cross administers first vaccine in Ireland to the inspirational […]

    5 years ago

  • The 12 best movies on TV tonight

    The 12 best movies on TV tonight

    The Crimbo Limbo is in full swing and life simply consists of pyjamas, chocolate and endless movies. If you’ve already exhausted everything available to stream (I definitely have), then you’ll be glad to hear that there are some great movies on TV tonight. Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – RTÉ2 – […]

    5 years ago

  • The first Covid vaccine will be given today: Here’s the planned rollout

    The first Covid vaccine will be given today: Here’s the planned rollout

    The first person in Ireland is set to receive the Covid vaccine in Dublin later today. 79-year-old Annie from The Liberties in Dublin will be administered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at St James’s Hospital later today. With this in mind, many are wondering when they might be vaccinated. Who is ahead of who on the list? […]

    5 years ago

  • It looks like we’ll be getting out for our New Year’s Day walk with “bright sunny spells”

    It looks like we’ll be getting out for our New Year’s Day walk with “bright sunny spells”

    New Year’s Day weather: here’s what’s forecast. It’s looking like we will be kicking off 2021 with a brisk walk as New Year’s Day weather forecast predicts a bright and sunny day. Met Éireann says: “New Year’s Day will dawn cold and frosty. It’ll be a bright day with good sunny spells but also some […]

    5 years ago

  • Five alternative dessert recipes for your festive celebrations

    Five alternative dessert recipes for your festive celebrations

    Looking to switch things up this Christmas? Here are five alternative dessert recipes for your festive family celebrations this year. When I’m tucking into my turkey dinner, I can’t help but think about what’s to come after dinner! So, we thought we would share some unreal alternative dessert recipe inspiration with you guys to add […]

    5 years ago

  • These melted snowmen biscuits are seriously cute: Here’s how to make them

    These melted snowmen biscuits are seriously cute: Here’s how to make them

    Aren’t these melted snowmen biscuits so darn cute? Here’s how to make them at home. Ready, set, bake! As Christmas gets closer and closer, the festive spirit is building and we are loving it. It’s the dose of joy we need this year. I don’t know about you, but I think these melted snowmen cookies […]

    5 years ago

  • The science of gift-giving: the four personality types and what to get them

    The science of gift-giving: the four personality types and what to get them

    Did you know there are four personality types when it comes to gift-giving? Here’s what to get them this year. We have teamed up with TK Maxx to delve into the science of gift-giving this Christmas. Yes, it’s a science. They have identified four different personality types and some handy hints to help you find […]

    5 years ago

  • How to make this unreal Hazelnut Toffee Buttercrunch

    How to make this unreal Hazelnut Toffee Buttercrunch

    Get your apron ready, because you’re going to want to put those newfound baking skills to use once we show you how to make some seriously tasty hazelnut toffee buttercrunch. Honestly, how good do these look? Kerrygold has teamed up with Pastry Chef Shane Smith to bring us some wonderfully festive baking recipes to add […]

    5 years ago

  • How to make these ADORABLE glass window cookies

    How to make these ADORABLE glass window cookies

    These glass window cookies are so damn festive and cute.  2020 was the year when everyone tried their hand at home baking. And once we got into it, we realised it’s not as hard as it looks. As Christmas begins to creep up, we’re starting to think about all of the delicious festive goods we’re […]

    5 years ago

  • How to make these beautiful gold-dusted Florentine biscuits

    How to make these beautiful gold-dusted Florentine biscuits

    Oh, these just scream ‘festive’. Here’s how to make these stunning gold-dusted Florentine biscuits this Christmas.  The most wonderful (and tastiest) time of the year is fast approaching and we are excited to get prepped. Do you know what that means? Delicious treats galore! 2020 saw many of us jumping on the baking bandwagon and as […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are the winners of the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2020

    Here are the winners of the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2020

    The winners of the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards have been announced!  One thing 2020 will be remembered for is the nights in watching movies and enjoying delicious takeaway. As restrictions continued, our local takeaway restaurants were the ones who added the much-needed spice to our weekends and gave us something to look forward to […]

    5 years ago

  • This is not a drill: McDonald’s is now on Just Eat

    This is not a drill: McDonald’s is now on Just Eat

    Yes, you heard right. McDonald’s is now on Just Eat, meaning McDelivery is now more available than ever. Oh, what a time to be alive. This means you can simply order from your local McDonald’s with a few clicks across a number of locations in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Louth with a total […]

    5 years ago

  • Here’s the shortlist for the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2020

    Here’s the shortlist for the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2020

    The Just Eat National Takeaway Awards are back to give praise to our favourite foodie spots of 2020. Vote for yours HERE. Where would we be without our favourite takeaways? ESPECIALLY this year. They help us through a tough week in the (home) office, give us something to look forward to on the weekend and […]

    5 years ago

  • First Covid-19 vaccine offers “90% protection”

    First Covid-19 vaccine offers “90% protection”

    Developers of a Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer and BioNTech, have released a preliminary analysis suggesting that the first coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19. Describing today as a “great day for science and humanity”, the analysis suggests that two doses (three weeks apart) are needed. The potential vaccine has been […]

    5 years ago

  • Spice up your life: Five simple recipes using what you already have in the cupboard

    Spice up your life: Five simple recipes using what you already have in the cupboard

    Most of us have found ourselves with more time at home than we ever have before, and that means more time to explore in the kitchen, trying new simple recipes and introducing yourself to new flavours! While you might think you have to go out and get special and obscure ingredients to create something new […]

    5 years ago

  • Guinness has unveiled their brand new non-alcoholic stout

    Guinness has unveiled their brand new non-alcoholic stout

    Lovers of the black stuff now have an alcohol free option as Guinness launch their brand new non-alcoholic stout. Set to hit Irish retailers next month, the brand new Guinness creation was made at Guinness’ St James Gate brewery in Dublin and contains 16 calories per 100ml. Guinness 0.0 will be available in 440ml can […]

    5 years ago

  • Galway and Dublin named top two friendliest cities in Europe

    Galway and Dublin named top two friendliest cities in Europe

    Galway and Dublin have been named the top two friendliest cities in Europe.  Are we all that surprised? Galway and Dublin have been named by popular travel publisher CN Traveller as the two friendliest cities in Europe. The list included cities all over Europe who were recognised for being places with “the smiliest, most welcoming […]

    5 years ago

  • Urban Sips Coffee is giving away fab prizes to people sharing their little wins in life

    Urban Sips Coffee is giving away fab prizes to people sharing their little wins in life

    Fancy getting your hands on a gorgeous prize? Urban Sips Coffee has been helping Irish people celebrate life’s little wins (and maybe one’s that aren’t so little).  Well, this is an absolutely lovely little nugget of positivity we could all use right now. Even though many things seem to have come to a halt, the […]

    5 years ago

  • Meath Centra vows to help anyone in need in touching message

    Meath Centra vows to help anyone in need in touching message

    Centra Carlanstown has vowed to help anyone who may be struggling in a touching message on their Facebook page. The Meath store took to social media yesterday to announce that they were willing to help anyone who may be in a difficult position. They wrote: “We are now almost 8 months into this pandemic and […]

    5 years ago

  • How to make this mouth-watering doner kebab at home

    How to make this mouth-watering doner kebab at home

    This doner kebab looks absolutely delicious and we can’t wait to try it!  We’ve teamed up with  Try Lamb to celebrate European Lamb. Now if you never thought of European lamb as being delicious, versatile and sustainable meat to enjoy, well think again. We’re here to inspire you to be adventurous and try lamb at home […]

    5 years ago

  • We’re hosting an unreal DJ set for Waterford IT students

    We’re hosting an unreal DJ set for Waterford IT students

    Are you a student at Waterford IT? Well, you’re going to want to join us for this class event. Calling all Waterford IT students! It’s a new college year, my friends. And even though we can’t celebrate the way we normally would, we still want to mark the occasion, create great vibes and have the […]

    5 years ago

  • Students of UCD! We’re bringing you an exclusive DJ set featuring amazing giveaways

    Students of UCD! We’re bringing you an exclusive DJ set featuring amazing giveaways

    Calling all students of UCD. For the past couple of weeks, we have been treating students from colleges all around the country to some exclusive DJ sets as well as incredible prize giveaways as part of Vodafone X Campus Sessions. Click HERE for the unreal Vodafone X deal for students. And now, it’s your turn, […]

    5 years ago

  • TUD students! We’re hosting a live DJ set exclusively for you guys!

    TUD students! We’re hosting a live DJ set exclusively for you guys!

    Hey, students of TUD! Fancy joining us in celebrating the start of a brand new college year? We have teamed up with Vodafone X to host an unreal live DJ set just for you guys to help you kick off the new semester with craic, tunes and good vibes. Click HERE for the unreal Vodafone […]

    5 years ago

  • We’re hosting a virtual summit for first-time buyers in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford

    We’re hosting a virtual summit for first-time buyers in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford

    On October 15, join us for a virtual summit for first-time buyers! Once again, we are bringing first-time buyers together (virtually) for advice, tips, tricks and all the information they could want, no matter what stage of the home-buying process they find themselves in. In 2018, we launched Livin Dublin, a partnership with AIB which […]

    5 years ago

  • We’re hosting an exclusive DJ set for UCC students and there are class prizes to be won

    We’re hosting an exclusive DJ set for UCC students and there are class prizes to be won

    Calling all students! We’ve teamed up with Vodafone X to host some unreal virtual events just for you! Students of UCC! It’s a brand new semester and we feel like celebrating. Even though the return to college looks quite different this year, we can still create a buzz and enjoy the craic before getting back […]

    5 years ago

  • Hey students of Limerick IT! Vodafone X is putting on a class DJ set just for you

    Hey students of Limerick IT! Vodafone X is putting on a class DJ set just for you

    Calling all students! We’ve teamed up with Vodafone X to host some unreal virtual events just for you! Heading back to college is quite different this year. While there won’t be the usual shindigs and shenanigans that are normally enjoyed at the start of the semester, there are some ways you guys can still have […]

    5 years ago

  • Students, here’s how you can win a €50 Just Eat voucher

    Students, here’s how you can win a €50 Just Eat voucher

    Do you fancy getting your hands on a €50 Just Eat voucher? Why am I asking silly questions? Obviously you do. Well, we’re giving students of Ireland the chance to win just that to celebrate your return to college. The start of the college year is quite different this year. Although you won’t be able […]

    5 years ago

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