In the wake of over two years of closures, re-openings and more closures, harsh restrictions and uncertainty, the list of issues facing the hospitality industry gets longer and longer. Staff shortages, increased rents and rising food costs combine to create a grim environment for those working to return to some version of *how things used […]

4 years ago

Some things just make sense, and this is one of them. On Tuesday morning, leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside Love Island alum Shaughna Phillips (they were on the show separately to discuss very separate issues, but in my mind they were there to announce their PLT collab). […]

4 years ago

The new name, Post Passport, is intended to show that the service is not the quickest way of getting your passport. An Post have officially changed the name of the Passport Express service to Post Passport. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Midwest Emer Higgins took to Twitter to confirm the news, which comes after “months […]

4 years ago

We all knew it already, but now Parliament does too. As the Derry Girls fandom attempts to adjust during the first week without a new episode to look forward to, the show is being praised in Parliament for its portrayal of the Good Friday Agreement. Writer and creator Lisa McGee shared the clip of Julian […]

4 years ago

The organisation has said that the rising cost of car rentals in Ireland is compromising our reputation as a good value for money destination. Speaking to RTÉ, Fáilte Ireland said that people who cannot secure a car booking may decide not to come to Ireland at all. They added that this represents a huge loss […]

4 years ago

The dream team behind TwoCooks restaurant in Kildare will be at the helm. Nicola and Josef Zammit of award-winning restaurant TwoCooks are relaunching The Lobster Pot, the popular landmark venue in Wexford at the end of this month. While the doors reopened in late April for business, an official launch event will take place this […]

4 years ago

We have it on good authority (the editors mam) that it’s wisteria season at the moment, so no better time to visit. If your formative years were spent devouring the dramatic comings and goings of Bree, Lynette and the other Desperate Housewives, you may have spent a long time believing wisteria was nothing more than […]

4 years ago

The Waterford Greenway is one of Ireland’s favourite cycle tracks, with incredible views and lush greenery around every corner. A definite highlight along the way is the Kilmacthomas Viaduct, an impressive 7 arch stone bridge which you can climb up and enjoy the view from the top of. After this type of undertaking, you’ll definitely […]

4 years ago

Feel like pure sh*t, just want them back. It’s been seven hours and zero days since they took Derry Girls away, and we’re not okay. The act of saying goodbye to a show that’s so perfectly made and adored by so many feels painful and unnatural, but if Lisa McGee’s intention was to end on […]

4 years ago

‘The Open Door’ pop-up was launched in Cork Prison with an aim to offer inmates a path back into the workforce. The initiative could also assist in combatting the mass staff shortage across Ireland’s hospitality sector. The restaurant concept has seen six prisoners ranging in age from late teens to early 30s undertake an eight […]

4 years ago

Due warning – spoilers ahoy for an emotional whirlwind of an episode. Much like life itself, the series finale of Derry Girls took us from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows almost instantly. derry girls s3 ep 6 pic.twitter.com/MICNjiLM8P — amy🌿 (@CLEM3NTlNE_) May 17, 2022 It started off as all great episodes […]

4 years ago

The only way to travel, let’s be honest with ourselves. If, after two years and counting of staycationing you feel you’ve enjoyed every unique experience Ireland has to offer, I’m delighted to report you’re mistaken. If you haven’t travelled along Athlone’s Lough Ree by floating hot tub, you simply haven’t done it all yet. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbddf8KA4Dy/ […]

4 years ago

They’ve got 99 problems but a missing ice cream sign ain’t one. A giant stolen ice cream cone has been returned to its rightful owners at Tobin’s Garage, Letterkenny after a swirl-wind kidnapping. A step-up from the stolen traffic cone days of yore, the 15kg ice cream cone was lifted from the Port Road garage […]

4 years ago

There are some news stories you wish you’d just never have to cover. Irish Rail users will need to keep the sambos in tinfoil and the tea in flasks for a while longer, as its been confirmed RailGourmet will no longer be providing its services on board. The sound of crisp packets rustling and metal […]

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To tackle the “crippling shortage” of hospitality staff. The first ever apprenticeship degree to train a new generation of bar managers will launch today in Dublin, in a move to reverse the pub sector’s post-Covid struggle to retain staff. The three year degree has been launched by the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and Griffith […]

4 years ago

In the mood for coffee with a view? Look no further than this spot just outside Castletownbere. Located at the Gour viewpoint along the Wild Atlantic Way with views of Bantry Bay and the surrounding countryside, Catcha Coffee is the perfect place to stop and sit for a while, or get a coffee to go […]

4 years ago

Sunday mornings in his own bedsheets. Disclaimer: Niall’s actual bedsheets may not be included. This one goes out to all the One Direction stans with the guts of €800k to splurge on a gaff in Westmeath: Niall Horan’s mansion is up for sale. The 6 bedroom, 6 bath house sits on 10 acres of land, […]

4 years ago

“It has always been an honour”. After serving the town of Midleton in Cork loyally since 1986, the owners of Batt Murphy’s have announced their retirement. Batt & Helen Murphy took to Facebook to announce the news, “with great sadness and regret”. The Murphys wrote: It is with great sadness and regret that we announce […]

4 years ago

After finally getting the flashback we’ve dreamed of since Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah burst onto our screens back in 2018, it’s getting harder and harder to fathom saying goodbye forever to Derry Girls next week. We’re simply not ready. https://twitter.com/reeshla/status/1524130650030280706?s=20&t=jp1Z3YMou0uJXJBleMrSoQ While we adore Erin and the gals, the Derry Girls fandom has always been […]

4 years ago

The bubblegum pink gem of Cork City is expanding. Frequenters of the Marina Market in Cork will be well acquainted with Guji, the speciality coffee container with a colourful exterior and seriously Instagrammable hot chocolates. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKt1LQCFTAp/ Guji originally burst onto the Irish speciality coffee scene with their location in Nenagh, Tipperary, and now they’re about […]

4 years ago

“Can we go out for lunchboxes of lettuce and plain yogurt?” “No, we’ve got lunchboxes of lettuce and plain yogurt at home”. It should come as a shock to no one that Leo Varadkar has meals prepped until well into 2024, as he revealed with a snap of the inside of his fridge on Instagram […]

4 years ago

A pint for whoever. Usually when you celebrate a milestone birthday, you might have a drink or two bought for you. Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South has taken the opposite approach, and is marking his 60th (which falls today, 9th May) by putting a few drinks behind the bar in some of his favourite […]

4 years ago

Heading off to the home of the tribes over staycation season? Who’d blame you. From the hustle and bustle of Shop Street to the buzz of sitting outside on a sunny day in the Latin Quarter, there’s so much to love about Galway, and that’s before we even touch on the sacred ritual of the […]

4 years ago

And other furry friend-focussed gems. There’s nothing like the rush of being ready and waiting to pounce outside your local Lidl, the morning the item of your dreams lands in the middle aisle. It could be a suite of garden furniture, it could be a highly coveted air fryer, it could be an inflatable canoe […]

4 years ago

Frasier found reeling. Twitter’s a scary place at the moment, so rather than delving into anything too depressing, we find the best thing to do is focus on bizarre stories about crisps for sale in shops we’ll never go to. Which is why we were only delighted when this little doozy popped up on our […]

4 years ago

This one cuts deep. Since 2018, Thru Barista have been keeping beach goers, staycationers and commuters caffeinated on their travels with colourful cups, tasty toasties and a great selection of treats. Ireland has seriously embraced the drive-thru coffee trend over the past few years, and Thru Barista was always a staple of the scene. Today […]

4 years ago

Just when we thought the Spice Girls reincarnation couldn’t be topped, they’ve gone and done it again. For anyone who hasn’t watched yet, this is your official spoiler warning. Turn back and get caught up. Here’s Nicola Coughlan loving life at the Met Gala to ensure you don’t accidentally see any crucial plot points. Nicola […]

4 years ago

Kylie Jenner’s fejka-adorned snapback will haunt us for years to come. It’s Met Gala Monday (Tuesday technically, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it), and as usual, the actual looks from the event pale in comparison to the photoshopped masterpieces popping up on Twitter. The general consensus is that the Gilded Age theme, […]

4 years ago

The type of wholesome story we all need of a post-bank holiday Tuesday. If you grew up reading Jacqueline Wilson, Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl and all the other greats, you probably remember scribing your name (and your address followed by “Ireland, The World, THE UNIVERSE” if you were feeling extra) inside the front cover. During […]

4 years ago

For all your shellfish and mollusc needs. If you’re already planning your summer getaway along the Wild Atlantic Way, listening to trad, sipping on creamy pints and shucking oysters, we recommend adding this trailer to your list of spots to stop off at. Dooncastle Oysters of Galway are about to open a seafood trailer serving […]

4 years ago

Over the past year or so, Jedward have experienced a renaissance. Twitter activists, reality contest judges and, as we’ll discuss, TikTok stars, the twins are back with a bang. As a lover of anything nostalgic, I’m personally 100% on board. Jedward have gone from auditioning for Louis Walsh to putting him and the entire X […]

4 years ago

The DSPCA are urging the public to put football nets away after using them, as a fox cub had to be rescued after being caught in one in Dublin. In a post on Instagram, the DSPCA team wrote “this terrified little cub was a victim of yet another football net”, indicating that these entrapments are […]

4 years ago

Last night at approximately 9:04pm, Irish Twitter collectively lost their minds as Michael Fry graced the Derry Girls screen, declaring himself to be the trolly dolly, manager and driver of the Derry to Portrush train. The cameos for the final instalment of Derry Girls are coming in hard and fast, and if Nadine Coyle doesn’t […]

4 years ago

“It’s like something from a porno movie, Joe”. Normal People was released two years ago yesterday, at a very abnormal time for the people of Ireland. At a time when lockdown was still a novelty and everyone was still Staying Home and Staying Safe with little to no protestations, there wasn’t much else to do […]

4 years ago

Relax, unwind, plunge, repeat. With so many untapped beauty spots across the country, it’s a joy to see them being made the most of in such an innovative way. Last year, The Hot Box Sauna was launched in county Meath, overlooking the River Boyne and providing a unique way for visitors to soak up all […]

4 years ago

Exciting news ahead of staycation season. Murder Hole Beach has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. However, locals and those who have visited the area in the past will know that until now, the only way to access the beauty spot was through a privately owned field, where a […]

4 years ago

The type of hard-hitting content we live to provide. If we opted to write about the serious, actual questionable decisions that Irish politicians have made over the past few years, it’d make for a depressing afternoon. No one needs that in their lives right now. So, in the interest of keeping things light and breezy, […]

4 years ago

Honestly we’re pretty happy that the key to sustainability seems to be… eating more. Over the summer, you may have seen edible coffee cups like these popping up in cafes around the country: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSOgJFpMo6L/ If you haven’t come across them yet, in short they’re a sustainable answer to single use coffee cups. Instead of throwing […]

4 years ago

One for the wildlife lovers. If you spend the majority of your walks exclaiming “Squirrel!” and stopping in your tracks to observe the little critters scaling trees and foraging on woodland floors, you could be able to help Biodiversity Ireland obtain some essential information. The Urban Squirrel Survey is looking to gather information on squirrel […]

4 years ago

Iconic has taken on a new meaning. We weren’t ready for a tear-jerker episode this early on in the series, but Lisa and co gave it to us anyway. Episode two of the final instalment of Derry Girls brought with it a personal breakthrough for Mary, a venture into the kitchen for Aunt Sarah and […]

4 years ago

On Friday night, a nation held its breath as Tubbs did the unthinkable. Eight words, twenty-two letters – easily said but impossible to take back. Can I ask you how old you are?  At this stage, you’ll probably have seen the bizarre encounter from Good Friday’s Late Late Show, where Ryan Tubridy asks Derry Girls […]

4 years ago

If you spent the weekend scrolling through Insta, experiencing intense fomo at the sight of everyone’s staycation and weekend getaway snaps, this is your sign to get planning for summer. From Easter onwards, the bank holidays come in hard and fast. There are luxurious three-day weekends to enjoy in May, June and August, and the […]

4 years ago

Following the horrific murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee at their homes in Sligo, a number of vigils are being held to remember the two men. The murders have sent shockwaves through Ireland’s LGBTQ community, Sligo and the country as a whole. Currently, A 22-year-old man is being held by Gardaí in relation to […]

4 years ago

Over the past two years, our ride or die Yoga with Adriene was there for us when times got bleak. And by “there for us”, I mean she provided a space for us to sit on the couch and watch her dog napping while she crow posed like it was going outa style. It was […]

4 years ago

After months of anticipation, sneak peeks and nostalgic Smash Hits inspired magazines covers, Derry Girls fans were finally treated to the first instalment of season 3 last night. And between celeb cameos and a trailblazing performance from Uncle Colm, episode 1 certainly did not disappoint. Underworld! Liam Neeson! Mid-1990s League of Ireland shirts! Alka Seltzer! […]

4 years ago

Small, or far away? If the numbers in attendance at this years Tedfest were anything to go by, the obsession with Father Ted remains alive and well on this island. We can’t get enough of it. Almost 30 years on, it’s still a go-to comfort watch, a show that most of us can quote from […]

4 years ago

Good news, speciality coffee lovers. Last week, Dublin cafe Coffee Works teased the news of a fifth location, to the excitement of their loyal following. Guesses of Tallaght, Terenure and even Craggy Island for the new spot populated the comments section, but it’s now been confirmed that the Royal County will be the home of […]

4 years ago

I’m sure many a woman has tried to win Channing Tatum’s affection over the years but as it turns out, he has eyes for one little lady only. And I’m not talking about Zoe Kravitz. This ‘queen’ is smaller and fluffier, with a long tail and a penchant for mealworms. Magic Mike star Channing Tatum spent […]

4 years ago

A good news story for the ages. If you spent any time at all on Instagram this week, you probably saw the post detailing the story of 14 dogs in a pound in the midlands, who were set to be put down if they didn’t find their forever homes by today (Friday). The viral appeal […]

4 years ago

Have you been dreaming of visiting an Italian garden filled with exotic roses and classic architectural features? Or exploring a jungle containing rare pine trees from New Zealand, and fuchsias from Central America? How about passing an island populated only by seals on the way? No need to frantically look for last minute flights or […]

4 years ago