An Irish man has died in a restaurant in Cambodia. It’s understood that the man died after collapsing in a restaurant, yesterday afternoon.  People in the restaurant tried to resuscitate the man, but it’s believed he died at the scene.  The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death, and is providing consular assistance to […]

10 years ago

There have been several incidents of phone chargers causing damaging fires over the last little while. This comes as scary news, as we are all guilty of leaving our phone plugged in overnight or unattended during the day. According to Newstalk , a Cork-based electrician has the answer.  Sean O’Tuama founded his company Firemole, in […]

10 years ago

A new directive issued by the European Union regarding the selling of cigarettes and tobacco is coming into place from tomorrow in all EU countries. The new laws ban misleading words from appearing on the cigarette packs such as “organic” or “less harmful than others”.  This is only one of several new rules. Packs of cigarettes must also […]

10 years ago

Ireland is a weird and wonderful place. We’re very proud of our traditions, even if we don’t understand them ourselves, thank you very much. If you think that Electric Picnic and Longitude are the only festivals Ireland has to offer, you would be sorely mistaken. We have a wide range of festivals to suit all […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been hiding under a social media black-out rock, you’ll know that it was announced yesterday that Enda Kenny would resign as leader of Fine Gael, and as Taoiseach. While the news may not have come as a surprise for many, there was still a huuuge reaction to the announcement, especially on Twitter. Some […]

10 years ago

Hospitals around Ireland are experiencing a shortage of life-saving chemotherapy drugs. According to the Irish Independent, the company who supply the drugs to hospitals, Baxter Healthcare, has failed to provide the necessary supply of drugs over the last two weeks. The shortage means that cancer patients are receiving a reduced version of their prescribed treatment. […]

10 years ago

Enda Kenny has just announced that he will step down as leader of Fine Gael at midnight tonight. His resignation comes after months of speculation about his leadership and was confirmed during a meeting at Leinster House this evening. He has since released this statement on Twitter.  pic.twitter.com/L5VO8E2CUt — Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) May 17, 2017 Kenny, who […]

10 years ago

We all know the Irish tales; The Children of Lir, Cú Chullain and his magic hurl, The Salmon of Knowledge.   All tales filled with magic and mystic.  But what about the darker side of Ireland? The ones they don’t put in the children’s books…  Ireland has a heap of haunted places that are guaranteed to […]

10 years ago

‘Fat but fit’ is the belief that even though someone may be overweight or obese, there are no adverse effects of being overweight – as long as they are otherwise healthy. It is often said that if other factors such as cholesterol level and blood pressure are under control, then weight isn’t an important issue. However, […]

10 years ago

Several people have been injured following a collision on a busy Cork road this morning. The incident took place on the N22 Cork-Killarney road this morning at around 8am, according to the Irish Independent. The car and truck collided near a set of bends between Macroom and Ballyvourney and gardaí have now closed this section […]

10 years ago

Personal security has been a big issue of late and this news is sure to worry some people. Researchers have found, according to Newstalk, that certain HP laptops are recording and storing everything that is typed on it. Everything that is typed on the laptop – which can mean personal details such as passwords, bank […]

10 years ago

The summer is a magical time in Ireland. Sure, it may be raining for half of it but thanks to the neverending string of festivals and events that are happening, we barely even notice. With such a hectic schedule, it can be hard to keep track and decide what to do with your precious time […]

10 years ago

If you’re a bit squeamish or not a fan of animals, then maybe look away now. Unless you’re in Cork, then it might be too late for you.  There have been sightings of coypus near the River Lee in the last little while – the most recent being just a week ago.  These animals can […]

10 years ago

Irish music and its stars may not be known worldwide, but we have had some gems in our time. The songs that these gems have produced are underrated and should be on everyone’s Spotify’s playlist.  But the best ones, the real classics, seem to have disappeared. Where did they go? What are they doing now?  […]

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Growing up, our parents were the fountain of knowledge, power, and truth. Or so we thought… It was only when we grew a little older, and began to realise that the things they told us, repeatedly, the things that they pounded into us were nothing but a pack of lies.  While the truth can sting, take […]

10 years ago

Cast your minds back ten years. It’s 2007: the year of low-rise jeans and waistcoats.  Leon Jackson (who?) had won the X Factor and Mary McAleese was still president.  And you were most definitely still listening to an iPod.  Before the days of Spotify, you would spend hours diligently downloading – most likely off a […]

10 years ago

We found out earlier that the weather is set for a change – but we didn’t know how big.  While it may seem like mere minutes since we were slapping on the sun tan lotion, Met Éireann has now since released a yellow weather warning ahead of torrential rains. The weather warning has been issued for […]

10 years ago

What with the weather about to take a turn for the worst, tonight is the perfect night to stay in as Friday night regulars Ryan Tubridy and Graham Norton take to our screens once more .  The line-up for both shows has been revealed, and as ever, we’re all just dying to see who’s going to […]

10 years ago

What with the weather about to take a turn for the worst, tonight is the perfect night to stay in as Friday night regulars Ryan Tubridy and Graham Norton take to our screens once more .  The line-up for both shows has been revealed, and as ever, we’re all just dying to see who’s going to […]

10 years ago

Well, we had a good run with the sun. We got our annual day at the beach, struggled through our sweaty walk home and nursed the sun-burns. But now it’s time to say goodbye. *Tears* According to Met Eireann, the weather is going to take a turn for the worse, so you better get your […]

10 years ago

Yesterday saw a protest form in Cork City, calling for Ireland to leave the EU, or as it’s been dubbed, an ‘Irexit’.  A large crowd of people formed outside the city hall to call for Ireland to leave the EU and follow in Britain’s footsteps.  Crowd including Cllr Diarmaid O Cadhla burning EU flag outside city hall, #corkcity […]

10 years ago

We’ve had Tinder and we’ve had Grinder for our ahem, romantic, affairs. The apps that do the work for us. But what if you’re just looking for a friend? Fear not, wee one, for Munich-based company GYMDER have brought out the perfect solution if you’re in need of a fitness friend, according to Mashable.  GYMDER […]

10 years ago

Ah, the avocado. The fruit of champions and hipsters alike. This little fruit has grown exponentially in popularity the last few years with people loving its flexibility, but it has a dark side.  Many have complained about its tough exterior and the difficulty of cutting it – so much so that according to Newstalk there’s now a […]

10 years ago

A second-hand bookshop in New Ross, Co Wexford is looking to find the owner of their most recent find.  They often find little notes or mementos inside their books, but this one is a lot more special than usual. Staff in New Ross Books found a baby tag, from the hospital, inside a book in […]

10 years ago

Foodie fans rejoice, because have we got news for you: full fat cheese is good for you. Basically. New research has shown, according to the Irish Independent, that full-fat cheese and dairy products don’t increase the risk of heart and stroke. Following a recent study in UCD that indicated that people who ate cheese tend […]

10 years ago

Since it came around five years ago, Snapchat has been a staple in our phones, and our nights out. It’s the perfect way to hold incriminating photos of your friends – if you get to screenshot in time. But that is all about to change. No longer do we have to screenshot dodgy pics, or […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting up on stage and singing in front of thousands of people, then this is your time to shine.  Or, if you want to try to get on television for a laugh, then this is also your time to shine. The Voice UK are coming to Cork this weekend and are […]

10 years ago

Over 70 donkeys could have to be put down if a Donegal sanctuary does not raise additional funding. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary in Raphoe is facing closure due to financial pressures and this week warned that they need to raise €25,000 to keep the facility open. If this happens, this means that more than 70 donkeys […]

10 years ago

To celebrate selling one of the two winning Lotto tickets this weekend, Topaz Athlone are selling fuel for 61c today. The total jackpot of the National Lottery win this weekend was approximately €12.3m, and there were two winners; one in Athlone and one in Donegal. The winning ticket, worth approximately €6.1m, was sold in Topaz Athlone. […]

10 years ago

Daft.ie has released its latest rental report, and it makes for grim reading. It won’t be a surprise to most of us but figures show that rent in Ireland is at its highest it’s ever been, rising 10% since 2008. The average monthly rent in Ireland comes in €1,131 and Dublin is the most expensive in […]

10 years ago

Our childhood was basically a vicious circle of begging our parents to buy us the newest ‘must have’ toy, only to be left devastated when it inevitably got banned from school. If you’re ready to revisit that painful time, then you’ll definitely recognise some of these much coveted toys… 1. Skipping ropes All we were […]

10 years ago

Long before he created some of the most iconic TV ads to air on Irish television (it’s tinted moisturiser, ya plank!), Johnny Logan made his fame on the Eurovision stage. With timeless tunes such as “Hold Me Now” and “What’s Another Year?”, Logan is pure Eurovision, and Irish royalty, through and through. Just look at that […]

10 years ago

It’s time to get your neon glad-rags on for a blast from the past. Bananarama is back.  The original line-up of the 80s band; Sara Dillin, Keren Woodward and Siobhan Fahey, are playing a date in Belfast as part of their UK tour.  This will be the first time in almost 30 years that the original […]

10 years ago

Don’t have any plans for the weekend? Fear not, we’ve got you covered. What with the warm weather set to continue this weekend, there could not be more perfect timing for World Naked Gardening Day.  This wondrous day, that for some reason is not as well known as it should be, occurs on the first Saturday […]

10 years ago

Gone are the days when you used to schedule your telly time and rush home from work or school just in time for the opening credits.  God forbid that you might miss an episode and have to listen to everyone in the office talk about that cliffhanger.  No, no, no. We are much more sophisticated […]

10 years ago

There’s no better way to enhance your language than throwing an swear word in there for effect. In Ireland, we love our f-ing and blinding and luckily for us, experts have now proven that swearing can actually be good for you.  Hallelujah! According to The Guardian, new study conducted by the University of Keele in Straffordshire […]

10 years ago

Ireland has three entries on the second annual Reuters report of the most innovative universities in Europe. The list identifies universities across Europe and ranks them accordingly in terms of innovation and invention.  Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, and University College Dublin all made the list in 60th, 75th and 98th place respectively.  Despite our […]

10 years ago

Possibly the only downside of having a dog, if any, is having to clean up after them during a walk. It is something that must be done for the health and cleanliness of a community, yet is not done all the time. Carlow County Council have released a new campaign in attempt to increase the […]

10 years ago

Rumour has it that this sandwich has got a very particular set of flavours.  Mainly known for the continually entertaining speech in Taken, Northern Irish actor Liam Neeson is in Canada filming a new movie. During his time there, he came across something equally intriguing and exciting. Free food! A cafe in the area, Big Star Sandwich […]

10 years ago

Remember when you were in school and you did a painting and you brought it home, and your Mam made you think it was amazing and you were truly the next Van Gogh? Then the next day you looked at it and saw it for what it was: a pile of crap.  Same. Irish artist […]

10 years ago

Last night, TV3 aired a documentary all about St. Patrick’s Day and the lengths the Gardaí have to go to keep all our shenanigans in place. Paddy’s day is without doubt, one of the few days a year that nearly every Irish person lets rip. And so the Gardaí are forced to deal with all […]

10 years ago

An Aer Lingus flight from Naples to Dublin was forced to turn back, mid-flight, after it hit a flock of pigeons. The plane had just left Naples, when pigeons flew into one of the engines. The flight EI451 left Naples at midday and was expected in Dublin at 3pm before the incident took place.  Andrea, checks […]

10 years ago

Cast your minds back. Remember the uniforms, the heavy school bags, the exams. School could be a trying time. You might be lucky enough to have finished school unscathed, but the nightmares remain. Do we ever really forget reciting the irregular verbs in French class? Or the hand cramps from trying to write essay after essay. Or, perhaps […]

10 years ago

Today The Nolan Show on BBC Ulster was on the receiving end of angry phone calls from Irish fathers after writer and broadcaster Lynette Burrows made some controversial comments.  The show was discussing disciplining children when Burrows stated that: “On the whole it is women’s responsibility and they do it. It’s like a woman telling […]

10 years ago

Many girls grow up dreaming of their big, white wedding. Some dream about their wedding dress. Others wish for a county-themed hen do. Very few get exactly what they’re looking for, but Laura Evans is one lucky lady. Laura, a Mayo native, has been living in Dubai since 2009 but not even the sandy beaches […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever been to an Irish teenage disco, then you will be able to relate to this video.  From the overwhelming stench of aftershave, to the three-sips-of-vodka induced intoxication, not to mention the neon (remember neon clothes?!), there were a number milestones we all went through. Thankfully, we are far beyond those days, or […]

10 years ago

If you have any food allergies, you better keep on reading.  Almost one third of food outlets and businesses do not provide customers with allergen information, a new report has found.  The Food Safety Authority of Ireland conducted a report which focused on 50 firms across the country.  The results? Somewhat worrying. Of those firms who […]

10 years ago

A 21-year-old man has taken riding in style to new limits.  On July 4 2016, Darren O’Loughlin was seen hanging off the roof of a taxi in Limerick city while his partner was inside the vehicle. Gardaí followed the taxi to Henry Street Garda station, where the man “jumped from the roof,” according to Inspector […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s newest world champion is none other than 16-year-old Diana Mirza after she came out on top of the Worlds Schools Under-17 Chess Championship this weekend in Romania.  President Higgins was one of the first to congratulate our newest champion as he tweeted the following tribute: “My heartfelt congratulations to Diana Mirza from Limerick on […]

10 years ago