They were the sweets that you begged your Mam to buy on the way to the till, and that you scoffed on the way home in the car. They’re the jellies that, to this day, we can’t help but devour. They’re Percy Pigs. These bad guys have been around for 25 years now, and they’re […]

9 years ago

It may not have been the same level of uproar as Garth Brooks Gate, but when Ed Sheeran recently sold out 9 dates in Ireland, totalling to over 300,000 amount of tickets sold, people have had a lot to say. Ed Sheeran fans were delighted with life that their number one man was taking his […]

9 years ago

Owning a pet is one of the greatest joys in life. You have a constant companion to play with, relax with and take care of. Grooming them, feeding them and taking them for walks is all part and parcel of being an animal owner. One thing you probably don’t think about enough is their food […]

9 years ago

Met Eireann has issued, yet another I’m sad to say, yellow rainfall warning. This comes after the whole country experienced heavy rainfall after a few glorious days of sunshine. Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry have been issued the warning, which will come into place at 9pm tonight, until 9pm tomorrow night.  While the weather is relatively […]

9 years ago

The Galway Fleadh Film festival is an annual festival that celebrates all things creative in the film world. It’s a pretty big deal in Ireland, gathering hundreds of entries each year. However, only the best of the best make the cut, and this year was no different. The festival is currently ongoing, and the prizes […]

9 years ago

Sharon Shannon is one of the biggest names in Irish trad music. She is incredibly skilled and talented at what she does, and it appears her talent knows no bounds. On the way down to Youghal, Cork for a gig, Sharon and her accordion stopped for a little mid-journey concert … for some cows. Stopping […]

9 years ago

I’m a firm believer that cocktails get a lot of unnecessary hate. They’re sometimes written off as a girly, light drink for people who can’t handle their drink. *rolls eyes* Because when cocktails are made good, they are the best. The key to a good cocktail is, of course, the ingredients. And Murphy’s of Leixlip […]

9 years ago

Pets are so much more than animals who live in our home. They become one of the family, a best friend and companion who we can’t live without. So when a pet goes missing, it’s a truly a really upsetting and hard time. In the olden days gone by, you used to put posters up […]

9 years ago

While it may not be on the top of everyone’s travel bucket list, France still holds a solid place in people’s minds as a holiday destination. Paris, Lyon, Marseille are all home to countless tourists every year, 365 days a year who make their way to see the sights of this glorious county. But, if […]

9 years ago

The relationship between you and your local takeaway can be a rocky one. They get you through the tough times, the good times and are always there when you need you. But that’s not to say that its without its problems. Maybe sometimes you need your space, but they don’t understand that. This is what […]

9 years ago

Even though we all studied Irish in school, we’re not as good as we should be, or as we’d like to be. Sure, we know the odd cúpla focail here and there, but we’re not líofa. Not at all. For those of you who say that Irish is a dead language, Irish YouTuber Clisare is […]

9 years ago

Game of Thrones fans worldwide have spent a long year waiting for this. The new season of Game of Thrones finally returned to our screens, and people didn’t know what to do with themselves. There was excitement, there was joy and there was some confusion about that dodgy Ed Sheeran cameo. The overall consensus was […]

9 years ago

When you hear “Kerrygold”, you think of butter. You think of the (arguably) best butter in Ireland on hot toast with your Sunday fry. You do not, however, think of alcohol. But lo and behold, Kerrygold has been stretching their wings and producing alcohol, right under our noses.  Reddit user dentastic101 posted this pic on […]

9 years ago

If we’re being honest with ourselves, we spent most of our summer holidays doing feck all. We used the time to catch up on TV, music and whatever food was left in the house. But for three lads down in Galway, they’re using their time very productively.  Jack, Dominik and Eoin, otherwise known as Grass […]

9 years ago

Ryanair has been given the seal of approval by none other than Sir David Attenborough. Sort of. Their Twitter account released a video of David Attenborough commenting on a Ryanair flight taking off, and it’s quickly becoming our new favourite thing. Sir David Attenborough discussing the beauty of flying…with Ryanair! #ButterflyCount#91YearsYoung pic.twitter.com/5iKlxGpx5L — Ryanair (@Ryanair) […]

9 years ago

Having sex is great for loads of reasons, and having lots of sex is even better. But not for the reason you think. According to a study in Psychoneuroendocrinology, having sex at least once a week stops the ageing process in women. The Metro UK reports that the study, first published back in March, found […]

9 years ago

Pokemon was a staple of our childhoods, whether you were a fan of the game, the cards or the TV programme. It was everywhere. Its popularity hasn’t waned in recent years, and with this new addition, its number of Irish fans are bound to increase. Twitter user John has shared these pics of a Pokemon […]

9 years ago

A man has been shot this afternoon, around 3pm, on the southside of Limerick city.  A man in his late 20s has been arrested by Gardaí in Roxboro Road in connection with the incident.  The injured man, who is in his mid-30s, was brought to University Hospital Limerick, where his injuries are said to be […]

9 years ago

An Irish man in Australia has suffered serious injuries after being involved in a workplace accident yesterday.  The man, who is in his 30s, fell off scaffolding at a construction site in Brisbane yesterday morning at around 7am, according to Newstalk, and has been transferred to a nearby hospital. It’s believed he fell approximately 20m […]

9 years ago

Animal abuse is one of the most heartless things you can do, yet sadly, it’s very prevalent in our country. There are so many cases of abandoned animals and abused animals, it just makes you want to take them all in.  Earlier this week, Cara Rescue Dogs found a newborn puppy, who was still blind […]

9 years ago

Just picture it: a nice dinner, relaxing atmosphere, your significant other sitting opposite you, and nice big glass of wine on the table. Ah, the dream. Some people underrate the joys of drinking as a couple, and a new study has found those people to be wrong.  LAD Bible reports that according to a study conducted […]

9 years ago

A new survery conducted by Trinity College’s Dr. Paula Maynock has shown that the number of Irish homeless women is well above the European average of 20 – 30%. The Irish Independent reports that in Ireland, 42% of homeless people are women. The study also shows that almost 70% of homeless people in Ireland are […]

9 years ago

Social media has been abuzz since Coldplay played Croke Park on Saturday night.  People have been quick to claim the concert as one of the best ones of their lives and hailed it as one of the greatest nights ever. But we’re not so sure about that.  Now, no one here at the Lovin Offices […]

9 years ago

The Irish Mammy is a curious creature. One that we love and admire, but not one that we necessarily want to become.  They say that all children turn into their parents eventually, but sometimes this happens earlier than expected. Maybe one day you realise that the children outside are making far too much noise, or […]

9 years ago

Two young girls, aged 16, were in Dominic’s Park, Drogheda last week when a man exposed himself to them. The girls were in the park when the man, who is in is 30s or 40s, approached them, the Irish Independent reports.  The man then proceeded to expose and masturbate in front of the young girls.  […]

9 years ago

Is there anything more wonderfully eery than abandoned buildings? Looking at what’s left of a life once lived, wondering what the people who lived there were like, who they were, what they did …  Gives me chills just thinking about it.  Ireland is home to some amazing architecture, but there are also some equally gorgeous […]

9 years ago

Sea Sessions may have only just finished for this year, but the music festival is already preparing for next year. So don’t pack away your tents and glitter just yet, as Early Bird Tickets for Sea Sessions 2018 are now on sale.  The line-up has yet to be announced, but if this year was anything […]

9 years ago

Ruth Negga, Dohmnall Gleeson and Ciarán Hinds have all been invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This means that they will be a part of the Oscars Class of 2017, according to RTÉ, something only the truly talented are a part of. They will be allowed vote on Oscar […]

9 years ago

Ed Sheeran announced yesterday a string of about a million Irish dates, and, as expected, people went crazy.  He is set to play several dates in Dublin, Cork and Belfast next summer, which is set to make Galway Girl play on every radio station non-stop.  *shudders* Hotels in the cities are already expecting big crowds and […]

9 years ago

An Irish teenager has reportedly drowned in Crete. RTÉ reports that a 15-year-old female teenager has died on the Greek Island.  It’s understood the girl was found dead by her parents in the hotel swimming pool in which she was staying. An ambulance was called, but they failed to revive the girl. Her body is […]

9 years ago

A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a car crash yesterday afternoon in Limerick. The Irish Times reports that the man, who was a passenger in the car, was ejected out the rear car window when the car crashed.  It’s believed that there were four men travelling in the car at the time, […]

9 years ago

A teenage boy has been airlifted to Cork University Hospital after suffering head injuries while out boating this morning. The Irish Examiner reports that the boy was injured while on a sailing boat in West Cork. It’s believed he may have been struck in the head by a boom. Valentia Coast Guard organised the Waterford-based rescue […]

9 years ago

Each week we bring you the most outrageous and most desirable houses on the market in Ireland, that make us all want to pack up and leave. For this week’s dose of unreal real estate, we’re going down wesht.  This lodge-inspired house is located right on the water of Oysterbed Pier, and sits on a […]

9 years ago

Last month we brought you the 2007 version of ‘What Was On Your iPod?’ which brought back all of the memories.  This time, we’re going a little further back, to 2006. It was the last year of Landsdowne Road before it became the Aviva, Roscommon hit the highest temperature Ireland has seen this century due […]

9 years ago

There was no greater scandal than Nadine Coyle “forgetting” her passport in Popstars. The moment is etched into our brains forever. And she continued to provide us with glorious little nuggets of entertainment over the years.  A video of Nadine on a talk show doing some baking is currently doing the rounds on Twitter, and […]

9 years ago

A man is in hospital following a serious assault in Waterford. The incident, which occurred in the early hours this morning according to Beat 102103, left a man with serious injuries.  The attack happened on Lower Strand Street in Tramore.  It’s understood that there was a large crowd at the time of the incident.  Gardaí […]

9 years ago

The late, great broadcaster Terry Wogan will be honoured in Limerick today. According to BreakingNews.ie, the TV presenter will be memorialised with a bronze statue in the city.  Wogan was born and raised in Limerick City before he moved to England in his teens.  He spent his years on the air in Britain and is most […]

9 years ago

If we could eat brunch food for every meal of our lives, we probably would. But until the day arrives when we can have Eggs Benedict and wine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we will have to make do. Natural deodorant brand Native have come up with a way to keep our favourite drinks […]

9 years ago

Trying to make the most of our good weather before it leaves us again? Us too. It’s not often that we get the sunshine or warm weather, and when we do, we want to do as much as we can. Ireland is home to some really gorgeous beaches, but sometimes our visits end up not […]

9 years ago

A man in his 80s has been killed following a road collision in the early hours of this morning.  According to the Irish Independent, the man was involved in an incident on the N60 at Logatemple, Co. Mayo around 1am Saturday morning.  It’s understood that the driver and passenger of the car are uninjured.  The […]

9 years ago

Do you ever have something that you just can’t let go of? Something so small, so petty that other people think you’re mad to still be harping on about it. Well, the Irish people have several.  We have opinions, and we don’t tend to change them. You should never wrong an Irish person, because we […]

9 years ago

If there’s one thing we don’t eat enough of over here, it’s French food. An ‘aul slice pan is nice, but it doesn’t come near French bread – which is available in every imaginable shape and size. Add some charcuterie plates, fromage and some ‘fresh out of the oven’ crumbling croissants and you’ve got a recipe […]

9 years ago

Mastering the art of small talk is a skill. You can’t be too enthusiastic, you can’t reveal too much and God forbid you say what you actually mean. These are the unspoken rules of small talk. Which can make it hard for an outsider to understand the inner-workings of an Irish small talk conversation. So if […]

9 years ago

Following the recent attacks in Manchester and London, the security at this year’s Rose of Tralee is going to be upgraded. According to the Irish Sun, there is going to be armed gardaí at the annual Kerry festival. There has been increased security at recent concerts and events around the country, including strict regulations on […]

9 years ago

A man was airlifted to hospital, after falling approximately 15-foot while rock-climbing in Co. Clare. According to the Irish Examiner, the man was climbing yesterday afternoon when the coastguard was alerted. The man, who was in his 30s, was climbing a rock face in popular climbing spot Ailladee, Co. Clare. The Doolin Unit of the […]

9 years ago

Well, look, we had a good run with the sun. We had a pretty glorious weekend, and Monday and Tuesday weren’t too shabby either.  And then… today happened.  We heard it all; it was going to be the hottest day of the year, there were weather warnings in place and we were stocking up on water.  […]

9 years ago

When you think of boozy summer holidays, you probably think Spain. In particular, you probably think Magaluf. Magaluf is famous for its reputation as a party destination, but the locals aren’t too pleased about that. In attempt to curb drunk and disruptive behaviour, a whole 64 new rules have been implemented in the city, according […]

9 years ago

This week is Pride, which celebrates all things LGBTQ. <3 Ireland is slowly becoming more and more progessive and welcoming, with the marriage referendum in 2014 making the Pride celebrations bigger and better every year. But we’re not quite there yet. There is still judgement and hate out there, especially online, and Irish company Connector [&hellip;]

9 years ago

We all know that the post men in An Post are practically superheroes. Time and time again they’ve proved themselves to be the true heroes of our country, managing to deliver any and all letters, despite horrendously vague addresses.  And this weekend was no exception. Over the weekend, new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar received a letter [&hellip;]

9 years ago

We’re very proud of our heritage and culture, so we are. We love our little quirks that no other country understands and genuinely enjoy seeing people struggle with our names. It instils a weird sense of pride in us.  As it does when we see tourists struggling with our many difficult place names.  There’s so [&hellip;]

10 years ago