Good news for the community of Thomastown. Considered to be something of a hidden gem among locals, O’Neills Bistro in Thomastown, Co. Tipperary reopened this week after a period of extensive renovations – just in time for the festive season. Run by Kenny and Trisha O’Neill, the Bistro puts an emphasis on local produce, working […]

3 years ago

We might have a chance to befriend Miss Flo after all. During her visit to Dublin last week for the premiere of her new film The Wonder, Florence Pugh hinted that she’d love to return. Speaking on the red carpet outside the Lighthouse in Smithfield, Florence said she would “love” to move to “idyllic” Ireland. […]

3 years ago

You can’t go wrong. Over lockdown, many of us became obsessed with devising meticulous skincare routines, and perfecting “effortless” makeup looks we vowed to debut in the real world once we were allowed back out again. And now, there are more top-quality Irish makeup and skincare brands than ever to shop with, the majority of […]

3 years ago

What better way to remember your pet than walking over them everyday… A family have divided opinion after deciding to turn their beloved pet golden retriever into an ornamental rug for their living room. After their pet passed away, the family in Australia decided to hire the services of a taxidermist to make the dog […]

3 years ago

Tis the season, apparently. Whether you vehemently resent premature festive tidings or you’re up in the attic rummaging for the baubles and tinsel as soon as Halloween ends, it’s impossible to deny the power of Mariah. Every year like clockwork, the Grand Supreme festive diva is ready with a polite but firm goodbye to Halloween […]

3 years ago

The Bishop of Kerry has insisted the priests’ comments ““do not represent the Christian position”. Retired priest Fr Seán Sheehy is at the centre of controversy this week after delivering a sermon in which he said that sex between two men and two women was a sin and that transgenderism was “lunatic”. He also referred to […]

3 years ago

It’s yet to be confirmed whether he split the G or not. There’s a clip going viral of a horse quite literally walking into a bar in Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow, after a series of wins including at the US Grand National. Footage of Hewick the horse being brought into the Pint Depot in Carlow and […]

3 years ago

Shoppers began queuing outside the store as early as 5.15am ahead of the reopening. Primark in Belfast City Centre officially reopened at 10am this morning after an accidental fire led to its closure in 2018. Following the fire, the 18th century Bank Buildings where Primark is located underwent an extensive £100 million four-year restoration project, […]

3 years ago

The first-ever Lindt hot chocolate is finally here. Now that Halloween is over, can we finally start talking about Christmas? There are just 54 days to go until the big day and we’re more than ready to embrace the festive spirit. It’s time to wave goodbye to pumpkin spice lattes and start drinking copious amounts […]

3 years ago

Picturing the grannies of Ireland in the canteen of Mountjoy taking a slow, purposeful inhale of a woodbine before saying “what am I in for? Lighting a fire in 2022. Don’t cross me”. Under new laws that came into force yesterday (Monday 31st), people who burn turf excessively could face two years jail time, or […]

3 years ago

‘We want to keep you all updated as much as possible’. The Applegreen service station in Creeslough, Donegal has been closed since a tragic explosion claimed the lives of ten people on Friday 7th October. Since the tragedy, people living in the area have had to travel to nearby villages of Dunfanaghy, Termon or Carrigart […]

3 years ago

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. And also, there was a huge push to support local businesses when making your festive purchases. This year, there’s just as much incentive as ever to support local, with Irish makers and gift shops pulling out all the stops to ensure there are plenty of gifting options for […]

3 years ago

He’s gone at it again. This time, across the pond in Glasgow. Pintmen, assemble. There’s a real life Paddy Losty Pub located on Glasgow’s south side, for anyone known to put away 30 pints or more in a day. The “untraditional Irish bar” opened in August 2021, and the name is confirmed to be inspired […]

3 years ago

“It was an absolute pleasure and honour to be part of the Galway foodie culture”. Visitors and locals of Galway City alike will be well acquainted with the leafy surrounds of the Jungle Cafe, a green haven on Forster Street ideally located for getting your coffee before heading to the bus station. A mini Amazonian […]

3 years ago

The perfect place to start your night. If you’re headed to the Real Capital this weekend for Jazz Fest, there’s a new spot to hit up for wine and nibbles amidst the crooners and craic. Charcú just opened up inside Marina Market on Centre Park Road and it’s a fully formed, immaculately tiled bar that […]

3 years ago

The latest casualty of the energy crisis is beloved burger joint, Box Burger in Bray. This will be a tough one for locals of the seaside town to swallow. For almost a decade, Box Burger and sister restaurant Platform have been a go-to for date nights, family celebrations, hungover feasts and pretty much any other […]

3 years ago

So now you’ll be enjoying your brew with a different… you get the picture. If you’ve undertaken the trek up Bray Head over the last year or so, you may have stopped off at Brew With a View afterwards for a post-hike coffee. The brightly coloured vintage ice cream truck has been serving up a […]

3 years ago

This week, Minister Helen McEntee received cabinet approval to reform Ireland’s “antiquated licensing system”. The current system is made up of a “patchwork of 100 laws” – some of which are over 200 years old and two thirds of which pre-date the foundation of the State 100 years ago. McEntee believes the laws are in […]

3 years ago

There are more than 40,000 airports in the world – are these the best of them?  A list of the best airport runways in the world has tipped landings in Scotland and Ireland as being among the crème de la crème. It is estimated there are more than 41,000 airports in the world. While it […]

3 years ago

More autumnal dishes and chef masterclasses than you can shake a stick at. If you’re looking to make the most of the brief window of chill time between the mayhem of Halloween and chaos of Christmas, look no further than the Samhain Food Festival, which returns to Kells, Co. Meath for its fourth year on […]

3 years ago

If you’ve always watched with envy as your emigrated pals shared the easy prep of their pre-portioned dinners on Insta, I come bearing good news. I think it’s safe to assume that for most adults (with the exception miss Molly Mae Hague, of course), there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. After finishing a […]

3 years ago

Sad news for residents of and visitors to Myrtleville. Family-run restaurant Bunnyconnellan in Myrtleville, Cork have announced a temporary closure as a result of the current “economic storm” in Ireland. The popular seaside eatery is the latest in a series of Irish establishments forced to close their doors as the cost of energy and produce […]

3 years ago

Jeffrey Dahmer’s father Lionel Dahmer is reportedly considering suing Netfilx over two shows they created about the serial killer. Mr Dahmer, 86, is upset that he was never contacted regarding the controversial series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, his carer told the US Sun. He is also said to be unhappy that Netflix did […]

3 years ago

It’s worth a shot! Without a doubt, being an audience member of the Late Late Toy Show is easily the hottest ticket in town this winter. As well witnessing the magic of the annual staple, you’re kind of guaranteed to walk away with some enviable goodies, every time Ryan Tubridy calls out those famous words – “There’s […]

3 years ago

AA Ireland says a recent spike in the price of diesel will affect a large number of motorists. Diesel has now reached its second-highest monthly average price on record after a recent price hike, according to AA Ireland. The automotive service’s latest fuel price survey also shows that Irish motorists driving diesel cars are now […]

3 years ago

Hollywood star Richard E. Grant will also feature on the show. Another week, another exciting edition of the Late Late Show. It’s set to be an Irish-focused episode, with loads of local stars featuring this Friday (21 October). The big international star this week, however, is actor Richard E. Grant, star of such films as […]

3 years ago

Fine Gael Cork East TD David Stanton has suggested that Irish households could save up to €400 a year on energy bills if the clocks don’t go back, the Irish Times reports. Speaking at the Dáil on Wednesday, the TD said that multiple reports have been carried out in Ireland and internationally about the impact […]

3 years ago

He admits that he feels weird after his post went viral. The New York City chef who barred and subsequently unbarred James Corden has said that he feels “really sorry” for the talk show host after revealing his alleged rude behaviour. Keith McNally, who owns Soho’s Balthazar restaurant announced that Corden was banned and described an […]

3 years ago

Big news, staycationers. Revolut have just launched holiday rental feature ‘Homes’, as part of their accommodation booking service, Revolut Stays. With this new service, the financial technology company intend to take on Airbnb, the Independent reports. The new feature will allow Revolut’s 20 million+ users worldwide to choose from hundreds and thousands of holiday homes […]

3 years ago

This Is It are the latest in a string of closures across the country. Those who’ve been lucky enough to spend time in West Clare may have popped into This Is It in the picturesque town of Ennistymon for a coffee or a sambo. Opened in August 2020, This Is It quickly established themselves as […]

3 years ago

The Jack Russell’s life has been spared after she bit a woman in March of this year. Owner Donal Rogers, an 85-year-old retired guard from Roscommon was granted a reprieve on the final order for destruction of his dog at the Circuit Court in Athlone earlier this week. An order for the 6 year old […]

3 years ago

The average wait time for a National Car Test has doubled since pre-pandemic times, according to the RSA. RSA chief executive Sam Waide will tell the Oireachtas transport committee on Wednesday that the NCT Service have found it “increasingly difficult” to recruit qualified mechanics over the last two years, the Examiner has reported. To alleviate […]

3 years ago

Adam’s virtual hug first captured the hearts of the nation when he appeared on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Since then, Adam has been busy with various projects and charity work including but not limited to his own animated tv show, Adam Loves Adventure and a best selling book entitled A Hug For You. His […]

3 years ago

Staff at the Coffee Pod worked a 48 hour shift serving rescue workers and media after the Creeslough tragedy last Friday. In the days since an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough, Donegal killed ten people, the close-knit community are doing what they can to support the victims’ families and each other. The team […]

3 years ago

“Please don’t worry about the future of Ireland’s loveliest pub”. If you’ve ever been to Kinsale, you’ve probably stopped in for a pint at the Bulman Bar, the bright orange haunt on the outskirts of town with a dreamy view of Kinsale Harbour, a hearty pub grub menu and warming open fire. If you haven’t, […]

3 years ago

“I want a tattoo but I don’t know what to get” crew, this is your moment. You may or may not be familiar with the logo for Handsome Burger, the award-winning hand rolled burger spot with locations in Galway City and Athlone. In keeping with their Galway roots, the logo incorporates a classic claddagh design […]

3 years ago

The film, entitled Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi will air this Sunday.  The documentary by Guinness Ireland following celeb pals Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi was inspired by Niall’s desire to “revisit and reconnect with all that he loves of home; to retrace the origins of the exciting life journey he’s […]

3 years ago

I think we’ve all sat through a similar uncles speech. And Colin Farrell is your cousin who’s done great things for himself beyond in America and is raging no one’s asked him to get up and say a few words, even though he and the groom haven’t spoken since the county final back in 2006. […]

3 years ago

The good news just keeps on rolling in. With all the discussion of blackouts hitting the country over the last few months, Irish publicans are naturally worried about the impact this could have on their businesses. One such proprietor is TJ McInerney, who fears pubs could be forced to sell warm bottled beer by candlelight […]

3 years ago

Ballyvolane’s popular Fox & Hounds pub is up for rent. The well-known North Cork pub has been closed since the pandemic, but know the owner is looking for someone to give it a new lease of life. The Fox & Hounds is one of the oldest landmark pubs in Cork, located just 3km from the […]

3 years ago

There’s ‘widespread sadness’ in Limerick as the owners of Bakehouse 22, a well-known cafe in the heart of the city have announced their closure. The cafe was always a popular spot with locals, but gained nationwide attention after appearing on RTÉ’s At Your Service with Francis and John Brennan. After this, owners Mike and Sheelagh Tracey […]

3 years ago

After a long period of ‘careful renovation and restoration’, Cork City’s Pavilion Cinema will reopen as an event space and cocktail bar this week. Originally opened in 1921, the cinema has had many lives during this time – it ceased operation as a cinema in August of 1989, then making way for a nightclub which […]

3 years ago

‘The Night of the Daniels’ is set to be released on October 28th. Wee Daniel is stepping into a new role this spooky season, a long way away from the sandy shores of the Lah De Dah. The short film which will be shared on Youtube is set in the Donegal town of Dungloe, not far […]

3 years ago

The High Court have overturned permission for the construction of a student complex in Limerick City. The €30m project has been halted as Mr Justice David Holland ruled against the planning, which was originally granted by An Bord Pleanala. The decision came after An Bord Pleanala failed to circulate the submission from ETI to Limerick’s […]

3 years ago

To be fair, the term “Irish celebrity” doesn’t bring a long list of people to mind. Enya’s never going to leave her castle to partake in a reality dancing contest, even though we have heard she’s a fan of an aul boogie. Bono’s too busy saving the world and there’s already been one McGregor on […]

3 years ago

This is what happens when we don’t check on Monaghan. We reported on these babies about a year ago and didn’t realise they were still doing the rounds…. time for a refresher. Towards the end of summer ’21, butcher Stephen Larmer from Newbliss, Monaghan unveiled his latest creation. A sort of Frankenstein of sausage and […]

3 years ago

Irish Food and Drink Month has officially launched, with 140 venues up and down the country.  You don’t have to be the Minister for Finance to notice the hospitality industry is under immense pressure at the moment. In fact, it’d probably be handy if he noticed it a little bit more, to be honest. As […]

3 years ago

The latest in a series of restaurant and cafe closures across the country, The Tasty Corner in Cobh has closed its doors for the last time. Owner Elsa Cabrini has cited the rising cost of produce and energy bills as her reasons for closing. The cafe opened in June 2020, and in their time serving […]

3 years ago

Header image via Twitter/@damienwlr Gardaí are currently investigating the suspected act of vandalism. An apparent arson attack has destroyed a large wooden sculpture along the Waterford Greenway. The sculpture of Éiriu, a mythological figure known as the matron goddess of Ireland was created by Special Branch Carvers and installed on the Greenway in March as […]

3 years ago

Damian Browne arrived on the rocks of Furbo Beach this morning after 112 days at sea. The former professional rugby player has become the first person in history to row from New York to Galway. Browne began the journey in Manhattan on Tuesday, 14th June at 3.10am. The 500km undertaking entitled Project Empower was chronicled […]

3 years ago