The Irish Sun reports that an unhappily married, Irish couple who are trapped in their own home have agreed on court approved bans from each other’s bedrooms and bathrooms in the same house.  They have been married for 40 years. Court reporter, Gordon Deegan, states that the deal was reached after the woman decided not to […]

9 years ago

Britney Spears is coming to Ireland. The singer has announced on her official website that she’ll be heading back to Ireland in the summer and we couldn’t be happier.  The superstar, who has sold over 150 million records worldwide, will return to Dublin on Monday the 20th of August and will play in the 3Arena.  […]

9 years ago

A study from the Journal of Sexual Medicine has found that there are three different types of porn viewer but found that only one of those types was actually healthy. The researchers surveyed 830 participants, who were mixed in terms of relationship status and porn use. Researchers asked things like, how much porn did they […]

9 years ago

The struggle of trying to find something to watch on Netflix is one that we know all too well but fear not, we are here to help. Digital Spy has listed a number of shows that have all gotten the golden 100% mark on Rotten Tomatoes and it turns out that half of them are […]

9 years ago

Ah, that was a nice day or two that we had without any weather warnings… Anyway, it’s Monday and with a new week comes a brand new alert for the people of Ireland.  Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for the whole of Ireland meaning everyone will have to bear the brunt of […]

9 years ago

Michael Sheridan from Ashbourne in Meath had to get 27 of his decayed teeth removed after they went rotten because of his addiction to fizzy drinks. The 32-year-old had been in constant pain for the last ten years and lived on a diet of yogurt, Weetabix and soup as he was unable to use his […]

9 years ago

The dating scene has changed so much since the introduction of the likes of Tinder, Bumble and other dating apps which are there to help you find love.  However, it’s not always roses while using these dating apps and more often than not, you have to endure some horrible and boring dates. When you have to […]

9 years ago

Two separate tragedies have claimed the lives of two Irish people so far as another person remains missing.  An investigation in Thailand is underway after a young Donegal woman died in a tragic accident after she fell from a hotel balcony while holidaying in Koh Samui.  Louise Furey was only 27-years-old.  <span id=”selection-marker-1″ class=”redactor-selection-marker”></span>  In […]

9 years ago

According to the head of Ireland’s anti-doping team, there are thousands of Irish gym goers out there who take dangerous food supplements and don’t know exactly what is in them.  Sport Ireland’s Anti-Doping Chief, Dr Una May, has warned Irish people to be aware of what they are putting into their bodies as it could […]

9 years ago

Amy Huberman’s RTÉ show, ‘Striking Out’ is currently on its third episode of the second series.  The show – which has received a largely positive reception since its debut – airs every Sunday night at 9:35 and follows the life of Tara Rafferty, a lawyer who finds her fiancé sleeping with another woman just two weeks before […]

9 years ago

Everyone gets excited when April and May come around. The start of the summer means better weather and longer days. But, if you have hay fever, it also means the start of HELL.  If you do suffer from hay fever, you best get stocking up on those anti-histamines and enjoy your last few clear breaths of fresh […]

9 years ago

In the name of Ryan Tubridy, when will January end? Fear not if you’re too broke to head out on the town tonight because your two favourite chat show hosts have got line-ups that are Irish strong and will keep you entertained on this third Friday of the New Year.  On The Late Late Show, Tubridy […]

9 years ago

The BBC is reporting that an inquest into the death of Dolores O’Riordan will be adjourned until the start of April.  The coroner is currently awaiting the results of various tests and this is the reason for the pushed out date. O’Riordan passed away on Monday, 15th January but police in London are not treating […]

9 years ago

Ah, puberty, the best time of your life. How we miss all those mixed hormones and confusing thoughts. ABSOLUTELY NOT.  The majority of us have an embarrassing puberty story, even big celebrities like Irish actor Jamie Dornan. Dornan is on The Graham Norton Show on Friday night to talk about his third installment in the […]

9 years ago

Munster Rugby has confirmed that it will be remembering Dolores O’Riordan ahead of their game on Sunday in Thomond Park.  The team are set to play French side Castres at 1pm on Sunday but not before they shed a light on the events of this week which saw the county lose one of its true greats. […]

9 years ago

Ah the struggle of commuting.  Whether it’s having to get the bus, train or luas, it’s a right pain in the arse and more often than not, you’re left running to get to your stop or platform because you forgot to check the time.  Well fear not, a new app has been introduced which will help […]

9 years ago

A new STI superbug could cause infertility and premature birth in pregnant women but what’s worse, nobody knows about it. Experts have warned that Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), can be spread as easy as sexual touching or rubbing and is now becoming resistant to antibiotics. Professor Suzanne Garland, from Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital, told abc.net.au that […]

9 years ago

Amanda Teague was on TV3’s ‘Ireland AM’ on Thursday morning to talk about her new marriage to 300-year-old ghost, Jack Teague. Yes, that’s right, her new husband is a ghost and was born sometime around the 18th century. The meeting came about when Amanda set out on a search to meet her soulmate but she “wasn’t […]

9 years ago

The Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, voted against his own drink-driving bill on Thursday afternoon. Yes, this is the same TD who took the infamous picture beside a Luas holding a can of Dutch Gold in his hand.  The accident in the Dáil was eventually corrected and the Bill that he originally motioned was passed.  […]

9 years ago

The National Lottery is warning people not to fall for a scam message that is doing the rounds which tells people that they have won money in the “Irish Euro Lottery”. The message – which includes a link – tells people that they have been selected at random and have won Euromillions Prizes before advising […]

9 years ago

Limerick, Ireland and the world lost a music legend on Monday when it was announced that Dolores O’Riordan had passed away in her London home.  There were many tributes on Tuesday from music icons and ordinary Irish people who wanted to tell their Dolores stories and talk about the impact she had on their life. It […]

9 years ago

Guinness has confirmed that it will be introducing its first non-alcoholic lager in Ireland. It’s introduction is coming just at the ideal time as people try and struggle through the last half of ‘Dry January’. ‘Pure Brew’ was developed at Open Gate and is being described as a “new, full flavoured, non-alcoholic lager”. It is going […]

9 years ago

They’ve gotten us through hangovers, breakups and just all round rough days but it seems like for all the time we’ve spent watching Friends, we’ve actually let some pretty big plot holes pass by us. According to the Mail Online, people who have started watching the show from scratch on Netflix have pointed out loopholes […]

9 years ago

Members of the public and retailers are being warned about counterfeit notes which are spreading across the country at the moment.  The counties worst affected right now are Leitrim and Donegal but it is suspected that the notes could be circulating nationwide.  The Leitrim Observer received reports of counterfeit €20 notes in circulation in recent […]

9 years ago

The HSE have confirmed that a case of measles has spread to Limerick and have warned those who have been exposed to the virus that they may get infected also.  There is currently an “ongoing large outbreak” of measles in Europe and there have been more than 120 cases which have affected five areas in […]

9 years ago

WOW Air Is giving away €99.99 flights to America in a flash sale to try and take your mind off the January blues. Some of the destinations that are applicable in the flash sale include New York, Boston and San Francisco. It is a limited-time offer which applies to eight US and Canadian destinations and […]

9 years ago

RTÉ is launching a brand new comedy sketch programme on Tuesday night and the good news is, you don’t even need your telly to watch it. That’s right, Doireann Garrihy’s Irish comedy show begins on Tuesday, 16th January and is exclusive to the RTÉ Player only at the moment. ‘The Doireann Project’ will be available […]

9 years ago

Weather warnings, storms, snow, ice… how long is it until the summer again? Met Éireann has added to its snow-ice warnings from this morning with a fresh Status Orange Wind Warning for eight counties as Storm Fionn looks set to come to Ireland.  The Wind Warning is for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork […]

9 years ago

Experts are warning the people of Ireland to follow “infection-control practices” ahead of this week’s “Arctic Blast” weather.  The public have been told that washing their hands properly is more important than putting on a second pair of socks and that the cold weather is going to see the flu, that’s currently gripped the nation, […]

9 years ago

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings and a weather advisory for this week.  A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the whole of Ireland in a updated warning which was issued at 5:30am on Tuesday morning.  The warning says that mean wind speeds of 55 to 65 km/h with gusts of 90 to […]

9 years ago

The Irish Sun is reporting that Dealz Ireland is recalling its “Heated Hugs” over fears that they could over-heat. The item – which costs €6 – has incorrect heating instructions on the packaging. Anyone who may have purchased the product has been asked to return it to their nearest store.  A notice on their website reads: […]

9 years ago

UFC champion Conor McGregor has told Dana White that he is thinking of coming back to the sport for a fight in September.  However, White has told the Irishman that if he remains out of the octagon until then, he will be stripped of his UFC lightweight title. McGregor has not fought since defeating Eddie Alvarez in […]

9 years ago

The Limerick Leader has confirmed that The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan has sadly died. The 46-year-old passed away in her London home on Monday evening and the circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown.  A spokesperson who represented the singer confirmed the news to the publication saying: “Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly […]

9 years ago

The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) has stated that ‘Social media influencers’ should not be allowed to mislead their followers by digitally enhancing any products they are promoting.  According to The Irish Examiner, the ASAI also went on to state that customers should be able to make their own decision without being tricked into buying […]

9 years ago

Researchers claimed to have found some of the main reasons why people cheat on their partners and the top reason was not one that we would have guessed in a hurry. The findings – which were published in the The Journal of Sex Research – found that often people cheat because they begin to feel […]

9 years ago

On Monday morning, Ryanair announced that they were launching not one but two massive seat sales to get us over this hump that we call Blue Monday.  Well, Aer Lingus weren’t far behind them and made our blue Monday a whole lot more colourful when they announced that they were also doing a flash sale […]

9 years ago

A well thought-out Netflix scam is doing the rounds. An email that is circulating, pretending to be from the company, states that payment has been declined and asks users to update their credit card details. If you have received any emails from Netflix this week, it’s something to be extremely wary of as you need to […]

9 years ago

Anyone for a snow day? Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Snow-Ice warning for the following counties: The whole of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath and Meath They are saying that “widespread wintry showers may lead to snow accumulations”. The warning was issued on Monday morning at 10am […]

9 years ago

Great news to brighten up your Blue Monday. Today is the most miserable day of the year and you can find more information here about why that is.  Well, it was the most miserable day of the year until Ryanair announced a massive and badly needed seat sale.  The company announced the sale (which is called Blue […]

9 years ago

We’re midway through the hardest month of the year and for most of you, that means you’re midway through your extensive ‘fitness kickstart’ of 2018. You’ve been busting your bum in the gym and running yourself to the point of insanity but a food expert has revealed that there is in fact a ‘lazy way’ […]

9 years ago

Snapchat users are cursing the platform’s newest update after the company decided to mix people’s stories in between private messages.  The new update has been rolled out in a few countries so far such as the UK, Australia and Canada. The redesign is widely available in these countries and according to Tech Crunch, 83% of […]

9 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has told its Irish customers that restaurants can still use wooden plates to serve food despite its hygiene risk. The Irish Sun reports that there is evidence suggesting that the wooden plates carry a hygiene risk and that they are “incapable of being cleaned”. This news comes after a UK […]

9 years ago

An Irish-born private detective who was accused of siphoning off money that had been donated to try to find Madeleine McCann has passed away. Dublin-born Kevin Halligen was found dead in his Surrey home on Monday night according to Press Assocation.  The 56-year-old denied misusing funds that were put aside for McCann’s search after their […]

9 years ago

What news this would be to wake up to this morning.  Someone in Ireland has just won over €4.4m after Saturday night’s Irish Lotto draw. The lucky winner bagged themselves a cool €4,434,994 and follow in the millionaire footsteps of the €38.9m Euromillions winners who collected their prize early in 2018. The ticket was sold to a […]

9 years ago

The Sunday Independent has published its annual Irish ‘Rich List’ which contains the country’s 250 richest people.  The list has been described as a collection of the country’s “elite movers and shakers” and contains people from all walks of life, from Finance to Retail and from Music to Sport.  It was compiled by Samantha McCaughren […]

9 years ago

Famous Irish actor, Liam Neeson, is to be honoured by President Michael D. Higgins with a Presidential Distinguished Service Award this Friday. According to The Irish Sun, the 65-year-old was unable to attend the original awards ceremony in November. He was one of 10 Irish people whose work abroad was recognised by the President and as well […]

9 years ago

The Connacht Tribune has said that a body has been recovered at the railway tracks near Rosshill just outside Galway City. They made the announcement on their Twitter page.  Emergency services attended to the scene shortly after 4pm. All services to and from Galway were disrupted until just before 6pm but significant delays are still […]

9 years ago

There’s a new Irish television series starting on Thursday, 4th January on Channel 4 at 10pm and it has the hard task of trying to live up to the likes of ‘Father Ted’ and ‘The Inbetweeners’. ‘Derry Girls’ is set against the backdrop of The Troubles and shows viewers just what life was like in […]

9 years ago

Oh wow. Think of the worst date you’ve ever been. All those Tinder dates that ended up with minutes of silence in between pointless bits of conversation. Now times that by a gazillion.  You want your first date to go as smoothly as possible but if it does go off the rails, you’re able to […]

9 years ago

The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand has released its annual list of baby names that were declined in 2017. There were 46 times in total that a name was denied by the department when registered through their SmartStart System.  “A name or combination of names must not cause offence to a reasonable person, […]

9 years ago