Clodagh recently joined the team as an editorial intern and shocked us all by admitting she doesn’t know who the Manic Street Preachers are.  After living years of the student life, she’s an encyclopaedia of where to find the best bargains around town and loves to spend her weekends exploring Ireland. What would be your […]

10 years ago

A man has been charged with the murder of Patricia O’Connor, after her body was found dismembered in the Wicklow mountains over the weekend. According to the Irish Times, the man is due to appear in Tallaght District Court later today.  He initially presented himself to the Guards on Monday, but was released on initial […]

10 years ago

GIFs have the ability to make anything seem 100x funnier – fact. via GIPHY See? There’s one for every occasion, but up until now, they’ve mainly been used in Tweets or in messages. All that is set to change, as Facebook have just announced that you can now add GIFs to your Facebook comments.  via […]

10 years ago

Last night saw the 27th Airports Council International (ACI) Europe General Assembly take place in Paris, where Cork Airport won Best Europe Airport in its category.  They were nominated in the category ‘Under 5 Million Passengers’, and the flight hub of our very own People’s Republic came out on top.  The Best Airport awards are […]

10 years ago

We can all agree that dogs are beautiful in every way, and to even see a dog on your walk home makes you #blessed. But we can also all agree that picking up their poo is not the greatest thing in the world.  We still love ’em, though! Swear. And then there’s the issue of […]

10 years ago

Roaming charges are something we never really got our heads around. Every time we went on holidays, we had to ask the eternal questions; do you have to turn on roaming? How much would it cost to make a call and, of course, does it cost to receive a text? But no more.  Following a […]

10 years ago

21st birthday parties are pivotal moments in Irish society. You’ve matured past your teen years, where every party included you getting absolutely obliterated, and you’re now at the stage where all you want is a few calm drinks with your friends.  *lols internally* If you didn’t have your own, it’s probably because you were scarred […]

10 years ago

The whole country has been on edge over the weekend, wondering who the Drumshanbo baby is in Charlie McGettigan’s homecoming picture. The picture was taken in 1994, after winning Eurovision for Ireland with the classic  Rock’N’Roll Kids.  The post went viral since McGettigan shared it in the hopes of finding the baby, and the internet […]

10 years ago

Ireland is set to introduce new, tougher anti-terror laws in the coming months.  This follows an EU Directive which, according to the Irish Times, requires all EU countries to implement stronger anti-terror laws.  The country has 18 months to implement the new laws. The laws will make it an illegal offence to travel to another […]

10 years ago

If you’re like me and you’re counting down the days until the long weekend, then that can only mean one thing – you’ve got plans. Probably big plans. Plans that been in the works since the start of May, and that will leave you feeling a little worse for wear come Monday morning.  Don’t fret, […]

10 years ago

Summer is the time when our country is inundated with tourists, here to see the very best that we have to offer. Summer is also the perfect time to join them. We’ve compiled a list of the most interesting thing to do in every county, ranging from museums to walks to Daniel O’Donnell themed exhibitions. […]

10 years ago

Taking drunk selfies is a key part of any night out; any self-respecting person knows this.  Sober Lane Pub down in Cork has even gone and done something a little special so you can share your selfies with the whooole world. They’ve only gone and installed an actual Snapchat station in the women’s bathroom, allowing […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are searching for two men who were involved in an armed robbery this morning in Ballvourney, Cork The two men, who are both in their 20s, threatened staff members of the small Cork shop with iron bars before fleeing the scene with a unsubstantial amount of money, the Irish Independent reports. The two men […]

10 years ago

Start your Bank Holiday Weekend off right with a good dose of Graham Norton.  Tonight’s show is set to be a good one, I can feel it.  On his famous couch tonight, there is  High School Musical turned Baywatch star Zac Efron, chatting about his new film.  He will be joined by Hollywood legend Tom Cruise, and co-star […]

10 years ago

The one day a year all workers can get behind is finally upon us: it’s International ‘Leave the Office Early’ Day. This joyous day is celebrated each year on June 2nd and, you guessed it, people leave the office early.  via GIPHY With long weekend ahead of us, the timing of this day couldn’t be […]

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A man in his 20s has died following a serious motorcycle collision yesterday evening in Ballycarry, Co. Antrim. The Journal reports that the incident occurred around 9:50 pm on Main Street in Ballycarry.  Two motorcyclists collided on Main Street, but one has yet to be found. The PSNI are appealing for the second motorcyclist to […]

10 years ago

Us Irish are a lazy folk. Whether it’s housework, socialising or creating signs to help prevent danger on our roads, we tend to do the bare minimum.  So much so, that our efforts leave us vulnerable, which in turn give us these nuggets of pure sign gold.  A very serious stop sign He has no […]

10 years ago

Rubberbandits are back with two new shows, and like always, they’re bizarrely brilliant.  Entertainment.ie reports that the guys are bringing their new show Gammon Wranglers to Dublin and Belfast later this year. And all we know about the shows at the moment is that – they’re about denim. Right. We can only guess what the lads […]

10 years ago

Two people – a man and a woman – have been stabbed during an altercation in County Donegal. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, left the two in their 20s with injuries, the Irish Independent reports.  The man in his 20s was stabbed several times during the incident in Letterkenny. […]

10 years ago

Motorists across Ireland are being warned of the new clamping laws that are coming into effect today.  The Vehicle Clamping Act of 2015 will start today across the country, which will see changes to how clamped cars and their motorists will be treated.  Drivers will now have the chance to appeal their clamping, via a […]

10 years ago

It’s J1 season, which means that some of your friends may be jetting off for bigger and better things stateside.  But now you don’t have to be left behind.  WOW Air have announced super cheap flights to America, starting today.  The flights, which start at €65 one way and include taxes and charges, go to a […]

10 years ago

The sun is shining, Bank Holiday Weekend is coming up and it’s National Fish and Chips Day.  What a time to be alive.  This is the eighth year this glorious day is being celebrated in Ireland on behalf of the Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association, and as per tradition, almost 150 chippers across the country are […]

10 years ago

Love them or hate them, Ryanair knows how to do a sale.  The airline has just announced another major sale, offering a whopping 25% off one million seats.  Think of all the places you could visit … Over 1 million seats Up to 25% off Travel 1st Sep – 30th Nov Book by midnight Thursdayhttps://t.co/ehKVhaSFx1 pic.twitter.com/WbgJdDM4k8 — […]

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Nothing will melt your heart on this average Tuesday like a story about puppies looking for a home.  If you travel to the Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands just south of the Bahamas, that’s just what you’ll find.  Potcake Place is non-profit charity that aims to rehome the local dogs of the areas, potcakes.  Potcakes, named […]

10 years ago

The wait is finally over and Netflix users collectively are rejoicing because the newest season of House of Cards is finally out.  The season was released this morning at 8AM, so you can bet that there will be some amount of binging going on today. Irish Twitter is loving the new season so far: Opening […]

10 years ago

Fresh from supporting Eddie Vedder at his gig in the 3Arena, Glen Hansard will be taking to the stage himself in August.  According to Entertainment.ie, the Once star has announced a solo show in Vicar Street, August 14th.  If you’ve ever seen heard his beautiful vocals live then you’ll know this is not to be missed, […]

10 years ago

This is huge, and quite honestly, random news. Les Mis star Russell Crowe will be bringing his band Indoor Garden Party to Dublin for a live show, this October. Indoor Garden Party concerts London sept 28th, Leeds 29th, Dublin Oct 1st. 3 shows only. Don’t miss out.Tix June 2nd https://t.co/UVlOorhcLQ — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 29, 2017 […]

10 years ago

If you’re a student of CIT, then you might want to be on the look-out for the next while. Seriously, venture outside with caution, because there’s been a series of crow attacks on the grounds of Cork Institute of Technology, according to the Irish Examiner. *shudders* Up to 20 people have reported being attacked by a […]

10 years ago

May was a long month, but pat yourselves on the back because you’ve almost got through it.  With the Bank Holiday looming its much-anticipated head, there is no better time than to book a sneaky weekend away, in one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels.  G’wan, you deserve it.  Antrim Like something out of a travel […]

10 years ago

Hugely popular crime TV show Crimecall returns this month with another heaping of horrific crimes they endeavour to solve.  Now in its 12th series, Crimecall feature several crimes that have taken place in Ireland, using reenactments in the hopes that the public can help solve them.  This month, we will see the team investigate a raid in North Dublin in […]

10 years ago

Calling all brides-to-be, mothers of the brides and reality television fanatics, the greatest piece of news maybe ever has landed in our laps today.  I know I’m not the only one who can’t get enough of Randy and the absolute dramz that goes on in  Say Yes To The Dress, so you’ll be delighted to hear that the […]

10 years ago

A collision that occurred early this morning in Limerick has left one person seriously injured, according to Breaking News . The incident, which occurred near the Cooldrinagh Roundabout, involved a car leaving the road and driving into a signpost. It has also led to the close of the N18 Limerick to Ennis dual carriageway, in […]

10 years ago

It may sometimes be seen as something that only tourists want to do, but experiencing some traditional Irish music is a great way to spend a night. I’m not talking about the awkward Gaeltacht céilis of your teens, I’m talking good, traditional Irish music in a good, traditional Irish pub. Few drinks and you’ll be […]

10 years ago

Fidget spinners have taken over schools in Ireland as the newest must-have toy.  They were originally designed to help children with ADHD to concentrate, but children everywhere have been taken with the new gadget.  The demand for the toys has risen exceptionally over the last few weeks, and will only continue to grow. The Competition […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t booked your summer holidays yet, you’re in for a treat.  With the weather being glorious and has us dreaming of spending days at the beach, Ryanair has jumped in to answer our prayers.  Ryanair has announced a Summer Sale, offering 20% over 165 routes.  Get that #FridayFeeling with 20% off selected routes […]

10 years ago

We have been incredibly lucky on the weather front the last few days, we’ve had some glorious sunshine.  Irish people everywhere came out in their droves to soak up as much as they can before it disappears again, all too soon.  But for the moment, let’s all bask in the warm goodness that is Ireland’s […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been on a health kick and you’ve been relying on your fitness tracker as your best friend, then you may have to think again.  They’ve become incredibly popular in the last little while, amongst fitness fanatics and people who are just trying to be a little healthier.  However, they may not be all that […]

10 years ago

It’s been a long 12 months in Carrigstown, and on our TV screens. The whole country has been waiting, and waiting, for Katy to finally be released in Fair City. Last night saw Katy finally return home to her parents, and settle in with a nice cup of tea. As you would expect, the people of Twitter […]

10 years ago

Following the terror attack in Manchester on Monday night, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny held a meeting with the Tánaiste this morning, as well as the Garda Commissioner and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces. They discussed the possibility of a terrorist attack on Ireland, and the national emergency arrangements for such an attack. The meeting concluded […]

10 years ago

Coffee is something that most of us need to get through the day, and especially at the end of a loooong week, we need a lot of it.  While we’ve all heard the downsides of coffee and caffeine, a new study has found one major upside.  It turns out that drinking coffee every day can […]

10 years ago

A nine-year-old boy is in hospital in critical condition following an incident at a bonfire in Belfast. According to the Irish Independent, hazardous and toxic material was dumped on the bonfire, of which the boy came into contact with.  It’s believed the material included industrial cleaner for patio and driveways and the boy is said to […]

10 years ago

Driving is great craic, but it is seriously expensive.  With tax and insurance, not to mention petrol and diesel, any price decrease is welcome news to our ears. Even though it probably doesn’t seem like it, the average petrol and diesel prices in Ireland are the lowest they’ve been so far this year.  A new survey conducted by […]

10 years ago

For many students, their Erasmus year is one of the best years of college. It’s easy to see why. A year in a foreign and (hopefully) warm country, meeting new people and traveling to their heart’s content. On the other side of the coin, it can also be an expensive year, something this writer knows […]

10 years ago

Chocolate is one of the mosy reliable things in our crazy lives, guaranteed to cheer us up in any circumstance. And now, we can say that we’re eating it for health reasons. According to a new study, getting your sugar fix regularly can actually help to reduce irregular heartbeat.  The study was published in the […]

10 years ago

A surfer was rescued by Dingle Coast Guard last night after getting into difficulty at Com Dhíneol, according to RTÉ.ie. It’s believed that two surfers were in the water of Com Dhíneol beach, a popular surfing destination, last night when one of them was pulled away from shore.  He managed to climb onto some rocks […]

10 years ago

Florence Welch is coming back to Irish shores this summer – but not for the reason you think. The Florence And The Machine songstress will be swapping microphones for books as she is due to make an appearance at Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas. She will be part of a star-studded literary line-up, which […]

10 years ago

If you were ever in two minds about heading off to America for the summer on a J1 visa, now is the time to make up your mind.  The Irish Independent reports that there are still some J1 visas available for this summer. This comes after the American Embassy announced in February that extra visas would be allocated to […]

10 years ago

It’s been revealed that Irish universities are earning millions from exam repeat fees. According to the Irish Independent, UCD earned almost €2m in one year from these fees, which cost students €230 to repeat a module or an exam. The majority of universities in Ireland charge students to retake exams they failed. The University of Limerick charge […]

10 years ago

If you ever needed an excuse to skip tonight’s gym class, then you’re in luck. According to a nutritionist Jessica Sepel, exercising too much can actually stop you from losing weight.  I know.  The Australian nutritionist, who has a Bachelor of Health, discusses the problem in a blog post. According to her, “overdoing the exercise may […]

10 years ago

God bless our postmen, they have some job. From trying to decipher the most illegible handwriting to delivering letters addressed to someone who lives “down from the church” – they certainly have it tough. But once again, they come out on top. Two days ago, St Annin’s National School in Galway put out a plea on […]

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