“We couldn’t have gotten through the 513 days in hospital without the love and support we had from the staff and other families at the house.” The Mulligan family from Limerick, including their lovely daughter, Sophie, are urging the Irish public to give a hug, and a donation, to a great cause, this weekend. Once […]

2 years ago

‘Cos if 2023 was anything to go by 2024 will undoubtedly have a whole lot of unhinged to give Let’s face it this year was as unhinged as you are likely to get, the 12 months felt akin to falling down a dark staircase with no indicator of when your body would meet the impending […]

2 years ago

Gotta make the most out of the aul AL Maximising your annual leave is an essential part of being a working adult, you are honour bound to squeeze as much as you possibly can out of your time off. From experiencing different cultures, resting and recharging or spending time with friends + family, time off […]

2 years ago

He slammed it as ‘an abuse of what mass is and what the Catholic funeral liturgy is all about’. A priest has slammed Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass that took place last Friday in Nenagh in Tipperary as “completely inappropriate” and “a scandal”. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, Glen Hansard, Imelda […]

2 years ago

It’s kinda what we needed to see today There’s a lot to be said for a card, especially in our brave new digitalized world where tangible things are increasingly becoming a rarity. Cards mean a lot more than the sum of their parts, they can signal support, celebrate successes and indeed commiserations. As good as […]

2 years ago

The spot in the centre of Ireland has a whole lot to offer Athlone is an ideal staycation destination, handily located, with plenty to do, beautiful scenery and a vibrantly emerging food scene which champions the incredible produce from the midlands. If you are setting your compass and heading to the dead centre of Ireland […]

2 years ago

The housing crisis truly keeps on going, doesn’t it? It’s tough to believe that the housing situation in Ireland is still defined as a crisis, even after all this time. Things take some time to fix, there aren’t overnight fixes to problems as complex as housing, but this particular crisis appears immovable in its tenacity […]

2 years ago

From Portarlington to Ballina we got you covered Despite what Hallmark would lead you to believe, the Christmas period can in fact be a stressful one. You’ve got friends and family from far and wide to catch up with, Christmas parties, work deadlines and that’s without the present buying and the decorations. A break before […]

2 years ago

The band took to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the article. On Thursday (30 November), the news broke that Irish music legend Shane MacGowan had passed away at the age of 65 – sparking a massive wave of tributes online to honour the Pogues’ frontman. However, one particular piece of writing about MacGowan published in the wake of […]

2 years ago

‘I could’ve been someone, well so could anyone’ Shane MacGowan lead singer of the celebrated band The Pogues has sadly died aged 65 Lead singer of the raucous band The Pogues Shane MacGowan has sadly died aged 65. The singer was released from hospital just last week after spending several weeks in hospital. One of […]

2 years ago

Kids are nothing but consistent Anyone who has gone through the Irish schooling system can attest to the brutality of children. Any point of difference is brutally highlighted and mercilessly slagged, I’m speaking from personal experience as someone who shaved half their hair off approximately six months before it hit the surroundings of Dublin’s Rathcoole […]

2 years ago

Christmas shopping? Courtesy of Cab Around €500,000 worth of designer and luxury goods seized by Irish law enforcement will be auctioned off next week. Wilson’s Auctions, the largest independent auction company in Ireland and the UK, has been instructed by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to auction over 100 seized items starting December 1st.ber 1st. […]

2 years ago

There’s a lot to be said for the mute button We’ve all been there, sifting through mountains of work waiting for the end of the day to finally come, with a light headache creeping across the skull. The origin of the headache is unclear, it could be stress-induced, dehydration-induced or being forced to listen to […]

2 years ago

The Wolfe Tones formed in 1964 The end of an era as The Wolfe Tones have announced that they will be retiring next year, after a whopping 60 years together. As part of their big anniversary, the band will be touring around Ireland, visiting some of the country’s biggest venues before they hang up their […]

2 years ago

Launched in mid-2021, Island’s Edge was aimed at 18-35-year-olds who did not traditionally drink stout Heineken Ireland is reportedly axing the production of Island’s Edge stout following a multimillion-euro marketing campaign aimed at converting drinkers in a country where Diageo’s Guinness has long held the number-one spot. Launched two years ago, the stout aimed to […]

2 years ago

To borrow a phrase the team behind Griolladh can only be described as “dangerous when focused” Cult-favourite Griolladh have just announced that they will be branching out of the Dublin environs into the Rebel County. Taking to Instagram to announce the news the team wrote, “Some major moves happening, Watch this space ?”. Though they […]

2 years ago

The Milburn’s real-life address is now up for grabs For Millennials dreams of home-ownership can take many forms and have now even oversplit into our methods of escapism, tv. Making houses like those featured in Netflix’s comedy-drama Sex Education all the more coveted. Set on the outskirts of the mythical town of Moordale, the location […]

2 years ago

Cleanse your timeline and get following folks It’s never been a better time to become a content creator, the rise of TikTok has given aspiring creators an incredible social media channel to platform themselves. TikTok thrives on trends, and thus allows even the smallest of creators to use a viral sound or jump on a […]

2 years ago

They were hiding that one under their slieve To celebrate the hotel’s 125th year, County Down’s Slieve Donard is set to reopen under the Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts banner. One of the country’s most luxuriant hotels has been undergoing refurbishment work since last winter and from September 1st it is set to officially […]

2 years ago

Is there anything she can’t do? Roz Purcell has sent nature enthusiasts wild as she has announced she is branching out into the book world. The Tipperary native, who presents a radio show with Emma Power on RTE 2FM, has revealed that she has been working on a little side project. The 32-year-old spearheads The Hike Life, a community […]

2 years ago

It’s for such a good cause. Last Thursday, Barnardos and Heinz set up shop in the Drury Buildings for a breakfast event to provide a ‘meal with a message’. TV presenter and podcaster, Vogue Williams, was in attendance as Barnardos’ ambassador. In truth, this isn’t your regular collaboration or event. In fact, every now and again, you remember what you’re there […]

2 years ago

End of an era as the airwaves part ways with the duo after 21 years. Dermot Whelan bid a heartfelt farewell to his radio co-host, Dave Moore, as they recorded the final episode of their long-running show “Dermot and Dave” on Today FM after 21 years. Earlier this week, the comedian and presenter Whelan stated […]

2 years ago

The state of Hawaii has experienced some of the worst wildfires in its recent history Following days of wildfires raging on the Hawaiian island of Maui, some Irish residents have taken to social media to share their experiences. Former TV3 presenter Peter O’Riordan has described the devastating scenes that have been inflicted on the island that […]

2 years ago

There was one part of the manufacturing process that surprised many individuals. Many individuals have pledged to never purchase disposable vapes again after seeing footage of the production process. In recent years, vaping has gained immense popularity as a substitute for smoking. Amongst the younger generation, disposable vapes have become exceedingly popular. Over in the […]

2 years ago

Handly enough this is an online-only event Who doesn’t love an aul auction? The chance to nab an unusual ornament for a fraction of the price, to live through all your The Greatest Auction fantasies by nabbing an exclusive item that nobody else knows is worth a small fortune. Luckily Ireland has a great tradition […]

2 years ago

There will be strikes on two weekends, one in July and one in August. During the upcoming summer holidays, around a thousand employees at Gatwick Airport plan on engaging in a strike for a period of eight days. On Friday, the United Union stated that disruptions, delays, and cancellations are likely to occur due to […]

2 years ago

Dining events don’t get much more exclusive than this There are few names in Irish food that grab the attention quite like the power couple of Jordan Bailey and Majken Bech-Bailey. Following their departure from Michelin two-star restaurant Aimsir in Cliff at Lyons back in February, the foodie world has been watching closely to hear […]

2 years ago

The delicious sausages of the sea Many individuals are now repulsed after discovering the process of making crabsticks. Some have even declared that they will never consume them again. Many of us live a sheltered life, unaware of how some of our favourite foods are produced. Once we witness the process of making items such […]

2 years ago

The former Late Late Show presenter Ryan Tubridy has also come out swinging ahead of the Oireachtas hearings. As the Oireachtas hearings into RTÉ’s actions continue in light of the Late Late Show payment scandal, the broadcaster has shared additional documents. Additionally, Ryan Tubridy and his agent, Noel Kelly, have issued a joint statement. There […]

2 years ago

More incredulous financial revelations continue to emerge from State broadcaster. The Oireachtas Media Committee has today been given a detailed report of RTÉ’s barter account. During last week’s hearings, the broadcaster’s Chief Financial Officer Richard Collins said that he believed more than €1million had passed through the account. However, it has since emerged that RTÉ […]

2 years ago

C’mon Barbie, let’s go party Barbie hysteria is reaching an all-time high with Greta Gerwig’s marketing team working in overdrive ahead of the launch on July 21st. As a result, any association with the hot pink production has gotten the public in a tizzy, even when it’s AI-generated Data analysts at JeffBet have generated what […]

2 years ago

First kicking off in 2010 with 1,800 attendees, peaking in 2019 with 15,000, this year Body & Soul has returned to its boutique festival roots. SET THE SCENE  The weather forecast was looking volatile from early on in the week, a much hoped-for day of sun soon dissolved into severe weather warnings, but unlike other […]

2 years ago

We took a trip to Neighbourhood Naas, an exciting venture from some of the most prominent names in the Irish fine dining sector. When the news broke that former Aimsir and Allta employees, Antonia Leece and Kevin Hegarty with a kitchen headed up by Circa’s former head chef Gareth Naughton would be opening Neighbourhood Naas, […]

2 years ago

A coffee shop in Tipperary is facing a lot of backlash after they revealed their ‘adult only’ rules, with many claiming they need ‘some serious reflection’. The Old Barracks Coffee Roasters in Birdhill took to their Instagram stories on Friday to share the ‘adult only’ rules they have in place for the cafe, defending themselves […]

2 years ago

The HSE endured its worst month on record for overcrowding during March. As Ireland’s health service stretches to breaking point off the back of staggering junior doctor emigration figures, the solution of turning to the Cuban health system has been muted by the country’s ambassador to Ireland. The proposal was made by Ambassador Bernardo Guanche […]

2 years ago

The Cork man was advised by the tattoo artist to wait a few weeks to consider the choice We’ve all seen some dodgy tattoos in our day, an aul faded shamrock or the name of an ill-fated ex surrounded by a love heart. But one Cork man has gone a step further and gotten […]

2 years ago

She’s “embarrassed” about the whole thing. Una Healy reportedly regrets making her relationship with David Haye and his model girlfriend, Sian Osbourne public. Rumours that the three were dating started in January after David shared a photo of the three of them on his Instagram grid. Una shocked fans when she posed alongside the couple in a bikini on holidays […]

2 years ago

Worst hide and seek competitor ever A man trying to avoid being arrested by the police was spotted by an onlooker who took a picture of him trying to hide on the roof of a house. Etmond Lika, 32, ran from police in Kirkdale, Liverpool after they raided his house following a tip off that […]

2 years ago

The Capital city has warned rowdy British sex and drug tourists to “stay away” A digital discouragement campaign targeted at stag parties and UK-males aged between 18 to 35 is being rolled out by the Dutch city council. The new campaign, dubbed ‘Stay Away’, will involve people searching online for some getaways in Amsterdam and […]

2 years ago

“No one has spoken to me about it” Baz Ashmawy has shut down rumours that he will be the new co-presenter of The Late Late Show with Lucy Kennedy. Ryan Tubridy will leave the show in May and his replacement is still to be revealed. However, the DIY SOS host has come out and explained that he […]

2 years ago

Property advisory firm Savills who handled the acquisition has said that the sale does not impact the current lease agreement and “will continue to be leased and operated by Dalata Hotels”. The four-star Maldron hotel in Oranmore, co. Galway has been acquired by a private Irish investor for €13 million. According to Savills, the acquisition […]

2 years ago

Miss Ireland Ivanna McMahon was a tour guide for the weekend Current Miss Ireland and qualified doctor, Ivanna McMahon, took a break from her busy schedule to show Miss Northern Ireland, Miss Scotland and Miss England around the country at the weekend. The four have become close friends but will soon compete against each other […]

2 years ago

Kellie Harrington has released a statement maintaining that she is “all about community, inclusivity and diversity.” The statement comes on the back of the raft of criticism that has come her way since an interview she took part in on Monday, March 27th. In the interview, which was broadcast on Off The Ball, Harrington refused to […]

2 years ago

“I never said I would never do TV again” Claire Byrne has finally spoken out following those Late Late Show rumours which have been the subject of much speculation since the announcement that Ryan Tubridy would be stepping down hit the news. The broadcaster has been the favourite to replace current host Tubridy since he confirmed he […]

2 years ago

‘I wouldn’t want someone who has failed over 5 times to be on the same road as me’ A South Korean woman finally passed her driving test – on her 960th attempt. It meant Cha Sa-soon spent over €12,500 (£11,000) securing permission to drive. The 69-year-old first attempted the written test in April 2005 and […]

2 years ago

“This is a completely new type of show for me,” said the Today with Claire Byrne host. Amid the speculation of who will host The Late Late Show when Ryan Tubridy leaves, Claire Byrne has been announced as host for a new RTÉ One quiz series, Ireland’s Smartest, from early April. According to RTÉ, the quiz show […]

2 years ago

Keep yourself warm (this inevitably cold) bank holiday weekend with this soothing Irish Coffee recipe Our national holiday has all kinds of connotations; snakes, shamrocks (four-leaf clovers for some people), floats and truly anything in between. It’s a day for celebration, for some pomp and pageantry, a day to dig out all the green-hued clothing […]

2 years ago

If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 22-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

2 years ago

We’re in for a freezing couple of days. Despite this week’s sunny spell, the weather is set to take a turn for the worse this weekend. Releasing their weather forecast for this coming weekend, Met Éireann gave the unwelcome update regarding the predicted cold-snap. In the release, the state forecaster stated that the sunny conditions […]

2 years ago

‘Took ‘mummy’s boy’ to a whole new level’ A wedding makeup artist has told a truly horrific tale of the time one of her brides almost called off her wedding – because she discovered her husband-to-be being breastfed by his mother. In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast, host and professional wedding planner […]

2 years ago