It doesn’t get much better than lashing on the Christmas tunes, pouring yourself a glass of something tasty and spending the evening writing your Christmas cards. And now’s as good a time as any to send yours out, especially if they have to reach someone far away. If you’re sending a bit of festive cheer […]

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Last night, the Taoiseach confirmed that clubs, pubs and restaurants must close at midnight from this Thursday, along with some other new Covid measures. Following the announcement, here are all the new restrictions and preventative measures scheduled to come into place, some on Thursday, some with immediate effect: Close Contacts With immediate effect, household close […]

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The Cabinet has agreed that midnight will be the new closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday midnight, according to RTÉ. Normal opening hours returned on 22 October this year bringing an end to an 11.30pm curfew, but this could now be reversed. The Cabinet is also considering a plan that would see […]

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To be fair to the Sun, they were close enough with their predictions. Last week, we covered the rumoured line up for this years I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. The real one has now officially been revealed, so if you’ve been dying to know who’s heading into the castle, read on. We’ve […]

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Christmas has arrived to the Aldi middle aisle. Let’s all rejoice together. If you’re planning your outfit for 12 pubs, your work Christmas party or your festive family photoshoot, Aldi have you covered. This Sunday November 21st, their Christmas jumpers will land in stores across the country with an array of themes. Pug Christmas jumper? […]

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Been missing the glitz and glam only Dancing With the Stars can provide? Who among us doesn’t want to see 12 Irish celebs don their sequins and dance their little hearts out every Sunday night? It makes January that little bit brighter and let’s be honest – as people living in Ireland, we need all […]

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Struggling to think of a Christmas pressie for your parents? They’ll love this. A musical celebration of the world’s greatest film composer will be coming to 3Arena next November. After his retirement from the stage in 2019, Ennio Morricone began working on a concert production that was to succeed him. The production which was completed […]

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Already planning your Christmas Eve photoshoot, and on the hunt for the perfect festive pjs? Understandable. Last Christmas Eve on Insta you couldn’t move for the co-ordinated pyjama pics, and you might be looking to pick yours up nice and early this year. Here’s a list of everywhere we’ve seen stocking cute seasonal pjs thus […]

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And just like that, all our Sex and the City related queries were answered. Not only do we know what date it’ll be on our screens, we also get to find out who Carrie and co were waving at in that 10 second preview that was released earlier in the year. A bounty of blessings, […]

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If daylight savings starting to grate on you and your life long dream is to appear on an episode of A Place In The Sun, read on. RTÉ are on the lookout for Irish people who are working from home and fancy a bit of a change, or like the sound of a home office […]

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Lectures are back in person and you might find yourself drifting off during sociology, dreaming of the shift. Luckily, there’s the potential to get it for real these days, and your days of zoom dates or flouting restrictions with sneaky, romantic walks in the park are over. If you’re in Galway and ready to mingle, […]

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On your marks, get set, La! If like the rest of the world you’re currently deeply invested in the fates of Jürgen, Lizzie and Chigs, you’ll probably be looking for something to fill the void once this season of Bake Off ends. It’s never easy to fill the vegan sausage roll challenge shaped hole the […]

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If you’re already dreaming of waking up in a field with your friends and cracking open a lukewarm can you’re in luck. The festival announcements are coming in hard and fast, and it’s time to get booking. Just as we were recovering from the excitement of the All Together Now lineup reveal, Indiependence has entered […]

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12 year old me is screaming. The hold Avril Lavigne had on pre-teen girls in the early 2000s cannot be underestimated. Is there a person among us who didn’t insist on wearing their dads tie with a tank top after Let Go was released, or skulk around the local gaa pitch pretending it was a […]

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Live gigs, we’ve missed you. Now that the return to live music is well and truly underway, the gig announcements are coming in hard and fast – it can be hard to keep track sometimes. But don’t worry pals, I’m here to help. Here’s a selection of some of the most exciting gig announcements from […]

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It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is returning for its 15th season in December, and the new trailer shows a sneak peek of the gang’s trip to Ireland. Dennis, Charlie, Mac, Dee, and Frank (who all apparently don’t age) are all back for the new season in which the gang visit the emerald isle (cut to […]

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Harry Potter adults, assemble. A reunion could potentially be on the cards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film. That’s 20 years since we all sat staring at our fireplaces, willing a letter with the Hogwarts seal to come flying out. At least, that’s how I used […]

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There is “significant doubt” over the survival of Eddie Rockets, according to the Irish Times and the latest accounts filed by the restaurant group. Last year, Eddie Rockets’s losses ballooned fivefold, and they were forced to lay off a third of their staff due to the pandemic. Eddie Rockets is owned by Niall Fortune and […]

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We’re in for another season of trying to hide behind our pillows and read subtitles simultaneously. When talking about Squid Game, Netflix sensation doesn’t quite cut it. The show that changed Netflix forever? Hmm. Maybe. The show that will live forever in the deepest, darkest corner of our minds? Possibly. It’s hard to put into […]

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Attention festival huns and dancing queens: One of Ireland’s favourite festivals is back for 2022, with the lineup to trump all lineups. Taking over Waterford’s Curraghmore House once more, next years festival will bring with it performances from Sinead O’Connor (!), Pillow Queens, Denise Chaila, CMAT, Sorcha Richardson and Gemma Dunleavy to name a few, […]

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It’s a famine or feast with these ladies, I tell ya. After finally confirming the release date for season 4 last month, the Selling Sunset gang have more exciting news to report. The Oppenheim Group are expanding their empire with a Selling Sunset spin-off. Netflix announced on Monday that Selling Sunset will be getting a […]

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Not long now until 12 famous faces arrive at Gwrych Castle in Wales. There’s been a lot of speculation around who the famous faces may be, but in the last few days The Sun have revealed their full list of predicted guests, and apparently they’re usually fairly on the money in this area. The series […]

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Oh lordy. I may need to sit down for a while after this one. It’s no secret. We’re a fan of an unusual drink recipe here at Lovin. Bacon cocktails, s’more cocktails, even Buckfast cocktails – we love em all. Which is why we’re extremely excited about the latest creation from Perch Rooftop Bar in […]

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It started out like any other day. Sure, the odd cat meme here and there, or the usual reel of a dog befriending a family of ducks. But sometime after midday, everything started to change. Everyone and their granny once removed was responding to the “we’ll plant one tree for every pet picture” photo box […]

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Have you got a little star at home, just waiting for their big break? Irish agency Áine O’Sullivan Casting are looking for actors aged between 7 and 12 years old for a short film shooting in Limerick at the end of November/early December. If you think you know someone who just might fit the part, […]

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On the list of things we love to see, this is pretty up there. Good news for all Kildare coffee lovers, especially those who also enjoy convenience – there’s a new drive thru spot open in Rathangan for all your caffeine needs. L0ckBox Coffee in Rathangan Industrial Estate was born unto the coffee world on […]

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Is there an Irish millennial out there who doesn’t have a profound, spiritual connection to Buckfast? It saw us through our college years, was our handy companion for a cheeky outdoor pre-drink sesh when money was tight and let’s be honest with ourselves, it’s actually delicious. The first time you take a sip can be […]

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For many of us over the past 19 months, the only aspect of life that didn’t change was the stressful days at work. If anything, they got even more stressful. Thankfully, for some there’s been more space and time to get outdoors, and feel the benefits of switching off for a while through hiking, swimming, […]

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In the infamous words of Tyra Banks – “I’m shaking, you guys”. We all knew that Mariah was more ready than ever to get into the Christmas mood this year. Once November first hit, she was literally smashing Halloween pumpkins with a candy cane coloured baseball bat, dressed head to toe in red glitter. It’s […]

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As of 12pm today, the 2022 CAO Application Form is open. The portal will remain open until late January. The 2022 site brings with it some changes – for the first time, students will be able to access information about further education courses and apprenticeships via the CAO portal, according to RTÉ. Applications for these […]

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Before we continue – incase it isn’t clear from the title, this article includes spoilers. As in, we’ll be discussing the literal ending. So if you’ve yet to finish what many consider to be the best tv show of all time, now’s your chance to look away. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV2nCJyLNM5/ Okay. Welcome gabagool stans. It’s time to […]

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We’ll give you two guesses. Ever since she fluttered her way onto our screens in 2019, Maura Higgins has time and time again solidified her place as the undisputed queen of reality television. We just can’t get enough of her. Every time there’s a whisper of a lineup for a reality show, be it Big […]

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Forget James Bond, this is surely the most coveted role in the history of acting. This year’s M&S Christmas ad debuted this morning, and for the first time in 30 years we heard the voice of everyone’s favourite farmyard jelly, Percy the Pig. As Percy comes to life in the ad, he finds his voice […]

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Oh yes it is! Is a night at the panto a big Christmas tradition for you and the fam? Getting all the cousins together, equipping yourselves with as many sweets as your pockets can fit and getting ready to scream “oh no he isn’t!” at the top of your lungs? One of the best parts […]

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The return of live music is well underway and we couldn’t be more elated. Live gigs are back with a bang, and every week there’s a rake of juicy concert announcements to rush to get tickets to. Want to keep up to date with what’s on, and always know what morning you’ll need to set […]

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Have you got a budding scientist at home who’s looking for something fun to do this weekend? Cork Science Festival gets underway this Saturday, with an amazing lineup of events scheduled for the next two weeks. The festival will bring with it fun and accessible science for people of all ages and interests across Cork. […]

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As the darker nights and wintery conditions start to set in, it’s important to look to the future. And I’m happy to confirm, the future’s looking significantly brighter than it was this time last year. If you’ve already started mentally compiling your festival list for 2022, Wild Roots in Sligo have just announced their lineup […]

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And here I was thinking she was having a whale of a time in the trailer. Star of Tiger King Carole Baskin is suing Netflix for using footage of her in the upcoming second series, according to Variety. Joe Exotic’s nemesis Carole alleges that production company Royal Goode Productions has breached contract by continuing to […]

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There are two types of people in this world. People who select their wrapping paper more carefully than the presents themselves, and have Pinterest boards full of different ribbon and twine combinations, and people who hand you your gift in a folded over plastic bag and think attention to detail means taking the receipt out. […]

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But now can’t imagine our lives without. While the rest of us were busy attempting to get the blood spatters just right on our Squid Game cozzies, Jedward were off forming one of the most important reality star coalitions of the modern age. We as a nation thank them for it. Behold, Ireland’s favourite twins […]

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He’s working his way through The Crown cast members like nobody’s business. We’ve only just recently heard the news that everyone’s favourite silver chain wearing heartthrob Paul Mescal was set to feature in a film with The Crown’s Olivia Colman, and it’s been confirmed his next role will be opposite Josh O’Connor, who plays Prince […]

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You know the drill. Once November 1st hits, the Corpse Bride makeup tutorials on TikTok are out, the lip syncs to All I Want For Christmas are in. And no one knows this better than the queen of Chrimbo herself, Mariah Carey. As we know she’s been busy enough this year creating Black Irish, a […]

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And before the grammar police get onto me, no, that wasn’t a typo. I’m referring to parody Twitter account The Holywood Reporter, bringing “all the freshest, hottest and wettest Hollywoo news straight from Tinseltown to your face holes”. The account was born happily and healthily unto the Twittersphere over the weekend, and had us all going […]

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There’s that seasonal weather we’ve grown to know and tolerate. If you were bringing the little ones out trick-or-treating last night, you’ll have noticed a serious change in the weather. And it’s set to stay chilly this week, making conditions perfect to stay home and subtly swap out your Halloween decorations for Christmas ones. I […]

5 years ago

If there’s two things Irish people love, it’s a bargain, and a drink with breakfast. And now there’s a way to do both. You really can’t beat a spot of bottomless brunch. Keeping those sweet, sweet mimosas coming without having to worry about having a small heart attack when the bill comes is one of […]

5 years ago

If you haven’t watched enough films set in haunted houses to put you off for life, you may be interested this selection of haunted hotels. It might not surprise you to see three hotels on the island of Ireland have made their way into the top 15 – after all, we are all a bit […]

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On Thursday night, Pillow Queens played their first official gig back as a four piece in the new Workman’s music venue. The 150 tickets sold out in a matter of minutes after being announced, and I was delighted I nabbed one because the atmosphere was magic. A joyful, intimate celebration of the return to live […]

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If they actually manage to get everyone to stop referring to it as Facebook, I’ll be pretty impressed. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company’s new name at the company’s Connect event yesterday. Final chance to guess it before the big reveal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ6u_nFnGmR/ Sorry about that. Distraction tactics. Anyway. Facebook is set to rebrand itself […]

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Seriously Buzz, who does your brows? If there’s been a rocket shaped hole in your heart ever since we said goodbye to Woody, Buzz and the gang for the final time in Toy Story 4, this may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDUz0W-7lyY In keeping with the recent Disney trend of character origin […]

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Facebook is set to change its name today (28th) “to reflect its focus on building the metaverse”, according to The Verge. The new name, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to announce at the company’s annual Connect conference today, is meant to be reflective of Facebook’s mission to be known for more than social media […]

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