The Irish Independent is reporting that former Ulster rugby player, Paddy Jackson, is back in a relationship. He has reunited with his lawyer girlfriend whom he had split up with just weeks before he was accused of rape. However, according to the publication, Jackson and his former longtime girlfriend have been seen holding hands in […]

8 years ago

It looks as though the door on Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding’s international rugby career has not been locked shut, that’s according to David Nucifora, performance director and senior administrator with the IRFU. The Times is reporting that Nucifora was asked if Jackson and Olding had been permanently ruled out of the national team since […]

8 years ago

Although it has been nearly a month since the Eighth Amendment Referendum was repealed, it seems as though the topic is still a very much talked about subject, especially among the Catholic Church. One Lovin Reader got in touch with us on Monday to talk about what they had to listen to when they decided […]

8 years ago

Drinking before flights has become a big topic of discussion in the last few days. Ryanair is currently “begging airports to restrict the sale of drink after disorderly passengers caused a flight Diversion” The diversion took place on a flight to Ibiza where allegedly “drunk and disorderly Irish passengers” caused havoc. However, one of the […]

8 years ago

Were you one of the many, many people who left this beautiful country when the recession hit in order to find work? Did you think there was no choice but to head down-under in order to make some money? Well you could be missing out on a big tax refund that you left behind. With […]

8 years ago

The middle of April. For the love of all that’s good and Irish, it’s the middle of April, why are we still talking about storms? After the announcement that there was two weather warnings on the way to Ireland, expert Weather Forecaster, Barra Best, has told the public to prepare for Storm Irene which is […]

8 years ago

On Friday morning, Met Éireann issued a status yellow weather warning for 10 counties. That warning has since been re-issued and as well as this, a status orange wind warning has been issued for 12 counties. According to Met Éireann, the orange warning has been put in place for all of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, […]

8 years ago

The biggest sporting competition in the world has kicked-off on Thursday afternoon. Yeah, we said it, the biggest and best. What you gonna do about it? The World Cup is underway as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in the Group A opener. Even though Ireland is not in – sigh – we’re still going […]

8 years ago

Our Thursday nights have just not been the same since Derry Girls finished up. We knew it was only going to be six, short episodes but we hadn’t come across humour like it in years and we weren’t ready for it to end, albeit until the next season. If you haven’t seen it, are you […]

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Gardaí are currently investigating whether two separate incidents in different parts of the country were carried out by the same group of men. The first incident, in Carlow took place at the start of the month in the early hours of June 4. A young woman was approached by three men and was allegedly sexually […]

8 years ago

Gardaí in Castlebar are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Westport Road (N5) outside Castlebar at 8.30a.m. on Thursday morning. A two car collision occurred when one vehicle collided with another vehicle in the Mayo town. The female driver (mid-60s) was removed to Mayo University Hospital and was pronounced dead a […]

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Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Ballyhooley Road at the junction with Gordon’s Hill in Mayfield, Cork at 8.15 a.m. on Thursday morning. A car struck a gate post and the female driver (late 70s) was removed to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. The male passenger […]

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Lotto fever has gripped the nation today with a ticket sold as last night’s (Wednesday 13th June) mega €2,895,277 million Lotto jackpot was won. And the Cavan shop that sold the golden ticket is marking its second Lotto Jackpot win in five years. Lucky feckers. The winning Quick Pick selection ticket was sold on Tuesday […]

8 years ago

People were absolutely mad to find out where Ed Sheeran was staying, eating and drinking ahead of his several gigs around the country. He was spotted in this restaurant having a quick dish and he also played a secret pub venue here after one of his big Irish concerts. Now attention has turned to Taylor […]

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Over 35,000 homes and businesses were affected by the up to 125km/h gusts of Storm Hector last night. Met Éireann has warned that the storm warning will be in place until at least Thursday morning but don’t be surprised if we are issued with another serious warning before the day is out. ESB have revealed […]

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Even the word penile fracture is making every man in Ireland wince at this very moment. Sex is meant to be fun and you certainly don’t want to end up in A+E after a sexual encounter and according to the Journal of Impotence Research these are the most dangerous sex positions that are likely to […]

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Someone’s mid-week hump has just gotten a lot less humpier as the Irish Lotto Jackpot was scooped up on Wednesday night. The lucky winner matched all the numbers in the main draw, meaning they are now nearly €3m richer. The numbers for the Irish Lotto jackpot worth €2,895,277 are: 5, 21, 25, 29, 41, 43 […]

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Gardaí in Bruff are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on the N24 in Co. Limerick. Shortly before 11am Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving as car and a lorry on the N24 Limerick to Tipperary road. The collision occurred on a straight stretch of road […]

8 years ago

The Secretary of State For Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Boris Johnson, has given his full backing for plans to build a €15m bridge that will connect Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Telegraph has reported that the bridge would go from Portpatrick in Scotland to either Larne or Bangor in Northern Ireland. The distance between the […]

8 years ago

We’re already jumping and looking for the nearest pillow to cover our eyes after watching the trailer for this. This film takes us to a time before The Conjuring and before Annabelle and is one of the darkest and scariest movies set for release in Irish cinemas in a long. The Nun is a spin-off […]

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Starting from just €6.99, Aldi’s new summer garden range is expected to fly out of the stores when it goes on sale in two weeks’ time. Customers can be treated to a cheap uplifting and renovation of their garden with Aldi’s new furnishings and outdoor accessories. It will transform your outdoor space into an additional […]

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Ryanair has just announced lots of new and exciting routes from Ireland, as well as increased frequencies on some of the most popular routes. You can fly to a new destination or return to one of your favourite spots from as little as €7.99 one way. Whether your idea of a getaway is lounging by […]

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The Irish Government has announced that they have approved a referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution. It is being rumoured to take place in October with some saying it could be the same day as the Presidential election. Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan, took the proposal before cabinet on […]

8 years ago

The whole of Ireland is set to come to a standstill when Pope Francis touches down in August. His full itinerary is as follows and warning: the man has a very busy schedule ahead of him for just two days: Saturday 25 August 10.30am: Arrival at Dublin International Airport (official welcome) 10.45am: Transfer to Áras […]

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We honestly feel as we’re telling you this news, Green Day’s ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ should be playing on loop in the background. It was great, wasn’t it? Stripping off to nothing the minute we say a bit of sun in the sky. The roastings on our arms and chest and the craic […]

8 years ago

BBC has confirmed that a passenger on an Irish flight to Spain who was “verbally abusive” to staff when they refused him alcohol has been banned for life. A flight from Belfast to Ibiza was diverted to France when a “large stag group” who were “quite rowdy” boarded the flight which left Belfast on Friday […]

8 years ago

County Louth is mourning the loss of a talented young GAA player who has tragically died while in Cyprus. Dundalk Democrat reports that 19-year-old DCU student, Conor Morgan who played football with local team Dundalk Gaels has passed away while on holidays with his friends. Local reports are suggesting that Conor fell from a balcony […]

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The Irish Times has revealed the first words that Pete Taylor has spoken since the brutal attack at a gym in Bray which injured two and fatally injured another. Taylor admitted he was “devastated by the senseless murder” of his friend Robert Messett and was “utterly heartbroken”. “Words will never explain my excruciating anguish and […]

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Is it the best slang word in all of Ireland? It’s certainly up there and when it comes to the south of the country, it’s the most powerful insult you can throw in a person’s direction. How does one exactly define a ‘Langer?’ Well according to the famous Tim O’ Riordan song, it can be […]

8 years ago

What we can say about this man other than that he’s an absolute gem of Irish history. We owe him big time for one of the greatest moments this little country has ever seen. We don’t need to paint you the scene but when you hear the name Robbie Brady, you think of Titanic music, […]

8 years ago

Meath and Tyrone met each other in the first round of the GAA football qualifiers on Saturday evening. Meath looked set to take a shock win over the Ulstermen but last year’s semi-finalists managed to grab a late equaliser to take the game to extra-time. Two periods of ten minute halves were played and Tyrone […]

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Lads, this weather, absolutely blow away by it tbh. It’s so lovely after all the weather warnings and storms to be able to sit out in the backyard and grab a tan. But, when that yellow thing goes to sleep for the night, attention will turn to television and Netflix has you covered for those […]

8 years ago

As if tackling a fire isn’t hard enough on the bravest of Firemen and women around the country, doing so while kids are hurling stones at you must make it 100 times harder. That’s what Cork Fire Brigade had to deal with on Friday as they tried to put out a fire in the northside […]

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Same-sex couples are now being excluded from the church and are not see as full members. They are no longer “eligible” to be a part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland or have their children baptised, the church’s General Assembly has confirmed. BBC has said that in a report by the church, they state that: […]

8 years ago

An Ulster Under-20 Championship ended in controversy after a mass brawl broke out at the end of Extra time. Armagh won the game on a scoreline of 2-22 to 0-24 following two sets of extra time. However, once the full-time whistle went, a huge amount of players from both sides started a mass brawl which […]

8 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) revealed this morning that 11 Irish businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation for the month of May. The businesses were located in Dublin (5), Cork, (2), Carlow, Galway, Wexford and Tipperary and they were: Golden Beach Supermarket, 137 Parnell Street Dublin 1 […]

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Gardaí are currently investigating a tragic incident involving a woman on a ride-on lawnmower. The woman, who Gardaí say is in her mid 50s, was fatally injured in Tipperary on Friday evening. Gardaí state that the woman was on the ride-on lawnmower when she collided with a ditch. A post-mortem is currently taking place and […]

8 years ago

The Irish Independent is reporting that a trainee Garda has been suspended after it was revealed that he starred in a porn video with a British actress. The film was made years before the person in question applied to join An Garda Siochana. In a statement, Gardaí said that the man had been suspended and […]

8 years ago

Oops… The last thing Facebook needed was a ‘bug’ to take control of its platform.  Facebook have admitted that for four days towards the end of May, a bug in their system changed 14 million Facebook users’, from around the world, default sharing setting for all new posts to public instead of private. The bug, […]

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Katie Taylor has released a statement following an attack at a Bray Boxing Gym on Tuesday. The World Champion’s dad Pete Taylor was among three men who were shot at Bray Boxing Club on Tuesday morning, one was fatally injured. Pete Taylor was in fact the intended target of the gunman according to Gardaí.  The […]

8 years ago

The Irish Independent is stating that singer Rihanna will challenge High Court proceedings brought against her by an Irish woman.  Rihanna, real-name ‘Robyn Fenty’, had denied claims that she caused mental distress and emotional suffering to an Irish couple, one of which was the singer’s head of security in 2012 and 2013. The singer is set […]

8 years ago

Are you eating ‘healthily’ but still find you can’t lose weight? Have you sacrificed bread entirely because you believe it’s your downfall? Well, this Irish dietitian has dispelled some of the myths that surrounding dieting and eating bread. Speaking in Dublin on Wednesday, Dr Mary McCreery set straight a few of the misconceptions that have had […]

8 years ago

Ryanair has announced that it is having a “summer sizzle” seat sale which will see the airline giving away one million seats with up to 20% off on them. Absolute gift. It goes without saying that you have to be extremely quick as the offer ends at midnight on Friday, June 8. Flights booked in […]

8 years ago

All good things must come to an end, right?  Well it seems like that big yellow thing that has been occupying our Irish skies for the last week or two is about to be replaced with something much worse. A  Status Yellow Advisory weather warning has been issued for the whole of Ireland, dispelling the Leaving Cert weather […]

8 years ago

It was the biggest wedding of 2018 and dominated the news for most of May and as predicted, it seems that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to fulfil their dream of a ‘mini-moon’ in Ireland. Rumours are circulating online that the couple are currently staying in one of Ireland’s finest hotels – Ashford […]

8 years ago

RTÉ Sport announced details of its 2018 FIFA World Cup coverage across television, radio, online and mobile on Wednesday.  They will provide live coverage of all 64 games across RTÉ2, RTÉ News Now and RTÉ Player there will be over 180 hours of television coverage. At a launch in RTÉ’s Studio 4, details of the […]

8 years ago

“Exposing the ridiculousness that is the Irish fitfam” – that is the motto of Fit Fam Failures Instagram page.  An Instagram page called @bullshitcallerouter burst onto the scene and no blogger in Ireland was safe from being “called out” by the page. The page took a back seat when the owner was taken into hospital […]

8 years ago

It was confirmed on Tuesday night that a ticket bought in Ireland had won the mega EuroMillions jackpot of a life-changing €17 million. This is the first EuroMillions jackpot won in Ireland in 2018 and the 13th Irish win since the EuroMillions began in 2004. A National Lottery spokesperson appealed to players all over the country […]

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We still have the nightmares and quite frankly, we don’t think we’re ever going to be over them.  And this curveball that was in Wednesday’s first exam of the Leaving Cert could easily form the basis for one of those many nightmares. The examinations kicked off with the usual English Paper 1 which started at […]

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The sporting world was shocked in October 2016 when details emerged about the untimely passing of one of Ireland’s true sporting greats. Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley was just 42 when he was found dead in his hotel in Paris. He was about to lead his Munster side into an important game, a side who he had […]

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