You could be one of less than ten people with this position in Ireland. If you are, or know anyone who is, a huge film fan, then this is likely to be a dream job. Omniplex Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Ireland, are looking for a Junior Film Booker to join their team. With […]

3 years ago

Big news. Huge. Life in Ireland post-pandemic has brought with it a number of changes for us to adjust to. The well-documented work from home/in office balancing act. The inevitable panic-buying of antigen tests before going home for Christmas. But one aspect we as a nation have particularly struggled with is the loss of the […]

3 years ago

No third wheelin’ necessary. If Valentines is one of those holidays you’d rather avoid completely – lovey dove-y couples working overtime in the PDA department, with date night spam all over the ‘gram and nothing but rom coms on telly – you’re not alone. One Cork restaurant in particular strongly shares the sentiment, and is […]

3 years ago

Huge news for Bray, Bré. It’s looking likely that Bray locals will be able to avail of their own Penneys, as the bargain retailer is pegged to be setting up shop at the recently-opened Bray Central Shopping Centre. Although not officially confirmed, it is believed Penneys will open in Bray late this year or in […]

3 years ago

Cast your eyes to the skies. Astrologist enthusiasts are in for a treat over the next week, as a rare green comet will be visible from Ireland for the first time in 50,000 years. The comet, known as Comet C/2022 E3 or ZTF will be visible to the naked eye, becoming brightest on Wed 1st […]

3 years ago

Who would have thought the green M&M popping on a pair of runners would be so controversial? If you’ve been following the M&M characters on their journey since the ad where one of them was having an affair with a human woman (somehow we never questioned it), you’re probably aware of the controversy Ms. Brown […]

3 years ago

Incredible scenes. Today was a day for the record books in Irish cinema history with five actors and two Irish films performing incredibly across the board. The nominations were announced by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams in LA, and first up was the category for Best Supporting Actress and Tipperary’s own Kerry Condon made the […]

3 years ago

Get that Credit Union account opened stat. As the wedding invites and engagement announcements continue to come in hard and fast, I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering how the relevant happy couples gather the funds for such events and of course, how much exactly it all costs. Well, for those interested, here’s a breakdown. […]

3 years ago

Her husband passed away in 2014! An Indian restaurant’s Facebook page has been flooded with comments after a woman claimed to have spotted her husband in a promotional video – even though he died in 2014. Spice Cottage, in the village of Westbourne, West Sussex, uploaded the video last week with the caption “New year, […]

3 years ago

The country house has apologised for any offence caused, but have also assured that the package will still be available under a different name. Boutique hotel Rosnashane House have taken to social media to issue an apology for their ‘bikinis and balaclavas’ branded spa offer which has been described as being in ‘bad taste’. The […]

3 years ago

A labour TD has said that Irish artefacts held in museums and libraries in the UK should be returned to Ireland. In response to an Examiner piece about one of Ireland’s oldest artefacts, the Mount Keefe Chalice, being on display in a British museum, Labour’s Seán Sherlock has called for Irish Government to engage in […]

3 years ago

The latest in a series of closures across the country. Over the past few years Westport has established itself a, dare we say, trendy destination for cool kids looking for more than a holiday – its cosy pubs, idyllic landscapes and cute cafés are all part of the attraction, and Cian’s on Bridge Street has been at […]

3 years ago

‘Ok no, no, no I’ve seen too much’ Parents were left in a state of shock after two gorillas started mating in plain sight at a zoo. Families out for an innocent walk around the great ape enclosures found themselves getting more than they bargained for after two of the animals started going at it. […]

3 years ago

The impressive property overlooks Achill Island, Clew Bay and beyond. If you’ve always dreamt of a home that’s equal parts rugged and luxurious, with plenty of privacy but shops only a quick helicopter ride away should you need to pick up a few messages, this could be the place for you. Perched on the northern […]

3 years ago

Great news for anyone who’s been pining for the Girls since they left our screens last year. It’s a good day to be a Derry Girls fan as funding has been secured to introduce a ‘Home of Derry Girls’ pilot exhibition in Derry’s Tower Museum, with a new Derry Girls trail passing through key filming […]

3 years ago

Header image via Donegal Daily Not so wee Daniel. The record for Ireland’s tallest snowman has been smashed in the small town of Dungloe, West Donegal. Prior to this the tallest snowman in Ireland stood at 10ft 2 inches, but Daniel, who has absolutely no need to lie about his height on his Tinder profile […]

3 years ago

Nobody’s too old for a snow-ball fight. Rathmore’s All-Ireland intermediate champions were given a fine welcome home on Monday evening, a bunch of club-mates bringing them right back down to earth with the belt of a few snow-balls. The snow was heavy in Kerry over the weekend and, standing as they were on the back […]

3 years ago

Perfect for anyone wondering how to thank Brigid for nabbing us the extra day off. As the promise of a brand new bank holiday next month guides us through a cold and dreary January, many of us may be wondering how to spend it. And if you’d like to mark the occasion by celebrating the […]

3 years ago

A story for the ages. As Royal drama and the backlash from Prince Harry’s tell-all (some would even say tell-too-much) memoir continues to populate headlines, there’s a new bizarre Windsor family story to throw into the mix. Arthur Gourounlian allegedly gyrated with Princess of Wales Kate Middleton in a London nightclub. Arthur, who you may […]

3 years ago

With a questionable origin story. A clip of Kate Moss is doing the rounds on Irish Twitter and beyond, in which she shares the story behind her ‘Irish’ nickname of wagon. In the interview with British Vogue, the supermodel smiles knowingly (or so she thinks) as she recalls her time in Ireland: We were in […]

3 years ago

Sure we’ve all been there. If you’re spending an afternoon in LA, your chances of running into a celebrity are significantly higher than if you were back in your Irish hometown. Unless you come across Jedward on one of their many seaside photoshoots, of course. So for Irish lad Tony McCabe, a day out of […]

3 years ago

The people of Dundalk are being gaslight. A recent novel set in the ‘fictional Irish town of Dundalk’ has not scored highly with one reviewer. Iron Annie, the debut novel by Irish author Luke Cassidy follows protagonist Aoife, a bisexual woman who becomes obsessed with the mysterious, magnetic Annie, and an ill-fated love affair ensues. […]

3 years ago

We are just delighted for them. Following their defeat over Leinster at the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship this weekend, the Munster women’s rugby team had even more reason to celebrate as one player popped a very important question. Clodagh O’Halloran got down on one knee and asked her partner and teammate Chloe Pearse to marry […]

3 years ago

Jenny the Donkey has been name checked in a number of interviews by the Golden Globe winner. The success of Banshees of Inisherin has had a number of unexpected ripple effects. We’ve heard more about Barry Keoghan’s propensity to swipe Crunchy Nut Cornflakes than I’d say any of us ever imagined. Brendan Gleeson has become […]

3 years ago

Bono does talk a lot about the American Dream, to be fair. Music sensation Billie Eilish has admitted she thought U2 were from Pennsylvania, up until last year when she visited Dublin. The 21 year old revealed that she thought Bono, Larry and pals hailed from Scranton,  Pennsylvania due to a joke on the US […]

3 years ago

Consumer research shared by Bord Bia indicates a number of Irish people have made changes to their shopping habits. The research shows that shoppers are opting for own-brand products, making shopping lists and cutting out meat products other than chicken. Bord Bia has been tracking the food habits in Ireland since the beginning of the […]

3 years ago

It’s been hard not to cast an eye over the drama lately, let’s be honest. The Irish relationship with Royal drama is a complicated one. There are some of us who fought the urge to tune into The Crown for seasons upon seasons, giving in only when they got to the Diana era and even […]

3 years ago

The donkey was mentioned by both Colin Farrell and Martin McDonagh during their Golden Globe acceptance speeches. Jenny the Donkey, a miniature steed from the West of Ireland has had her name in lights as she received two honorary mentions at the Golden Globes award ceremony this week. The donkey who featured in the highly […]

3 years ago

The image, which was allegedly used to promote an upcoming retail event in Dublin hasn’t gone down well with West Corkonians. The Southern Star have caused a stir by sharing a print of Michael Collins, edited to show the freedom fighter in a hot pink suit carrying Dior and Chanel shopping bags in either hand. […]

3 years ago

Hunterian Museum has said that the manner in which Charles Byrne’s body was acquired was unethical and against his wishes. The skeleton of ‘Irish Giant’ Charles Byrne who was from Littlebridge, Co Derry has been removed from display at the Hunterian Museum in London. Charles, who died in the 18th century was famous in his […]

3 years ago

Opened by single mother Camila Lemos, the shop has been attracting customers from all over Wicklow. After struggling to find Brazilian produce in her local area, the São Paulo native has opened her own shop, ‘A Brasileira’,  in the Village Gate Arcade in Bray. Opened in late December 2022, A Brasileria stocks tapioca, farofa and […]

3 years ago

Pharmacies are struggling to meet demand. The current spike in Covid, flu and RSV cases has not only had an impact on Ireland’s hospitals but has also left pharmacies without essential stock. Parents are struggling to find the medicine to ease their children’s symptoms because of the spike in cases. Many of us rely on […]

3 years ago

Good to know. The Irish passport is among the most powerful in the world, polling in sixth place in a new ranking. The Henley Passport Index grades all the world’s passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association, which […]

3 years ago

Let that sink in! Elon Musk has lost so much money Guinness World Records has had to add the loss to the record books. The former richest man in the world – and the second person to ever amass a personal fortune of more than $200 billion (Bezos was the first)  – has reportedly become the first […]

3 years ago

A curveball we didn’t see coming. When we cast an eye back over the long list of worthy Irish Eurovision entries, the Johnnies, the Danas and the Lindas, there’s always been one thing missing. An ageing rocker who earned his stripes belting out punk anthems about the Queen’s fascist regime throughout the 70s and 80s. […]

3 years ago

The condition is more likely to affect women and older swimmers. If you’re a fan of a dip into the icy blue sea to cure what ails ya, you may want to make yourself aware of this recent doctor warning, Doctors have alerted sea swimmers about a relatively little-known hazard linked to open water swimming […]

3 years ago

A great option for those looking for a more environmentally friendly way to travel. A new combined train and ferry ticket to be launched this year aims to make it easier to travel between France and Ireland. French and Irish authorities have announced the launch of a ticket which can be used in both countries, […]

3 years ago

Mary O’Halloran from Foxford, County Mayo invited a total of 45 people to her East Village pub for Christmas dinner. The Christmas feast was part of a charitable initiative organised by the Humans of New York (HONY) photoblog, Western People, reports. Each year, HONY works to partner people who don’t want to be alone on […]

3 years ago

One of the contenders is already a massively popular Irish act. The six acts that will battle it out to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 have been unveiled. In a statement on Monday (9 January), RTÉ said that the finalists selected will perform on a special Late Late Show on Friday, 3 February, where the […]

3 years ago

Big news, pilgrim walkers. What once seemed like an activity reserved for your uncles friend or slightly holy neighbour, the appeal of walking the Camino has extended further than ever in recent years. The number of people taking on the excursion has risen from fewer than 500 back in 1984 to 350,000 in 2019, with […]

3 years ago

The aisle signage at Tesco in Headford, Galway, went viral after a shopper tweeted about it yesterday. Upon seeing that the sign for Domestic Appliances was translated as ‘Díbholaígh do Mhná’, Éidín Ní Shé tweeted: Hello @TescoIrl on the eve of #NollaignamBan note that domestic appliances does not translate in Irish to “appliances for women” […]

3 years ago

A Netflix documentary is the next natural move in this saga. The farmer who flung zip lock bags of cow excrement at Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte and Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has defended his actions, maintaining that “someone had to speak up to them.” Speaking to the Independent this week, 38 […]

3 years ago

I can picture it now. Everyone pulled up by the roundabout, hazards on to take a snap like it’s the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Kansas. Every Irish person knows and, I’ll go as far to say loves the Naas Ball. If you’re a frequenter of the M7, no doubt you smile knowingly and […]

3 years ago

“It’s a black mark on a busy tourist area.” Mayo Councillor Christy Hyland has made an appeal to Mayo County Council for the public toilets at Croagh Patrick to be closed due to their ‘dire’ condition. According to the Connaught Telegraph, the toilets at the holy site are regularly left in terrible condition “with excrement […]

3 years ago

Trigger warning for those still haunted by the term ‘wet pubs’ – ‘damp’ January may evoke similar sensations. For many of us, the festive season and January follow a similar structure year after year. You’re inundated with nights out, dinners-and-drinks and work parties for the month of December, which inevitably take their toll on your […]

3 years ago

This is the first time the bird has been seen in Ireland. There’s been huge excitement in the Irish birdwatching community as the small Penduline Tit has been spotted here for the first time. The birds, which are identifiable by the “bandit” like black marking across their eyes and red brown band across their backs […]

3 years ago

Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte and Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon have said that bags containing excrement “(human or animal, yet unknown)” were thrown at them during a meeting. Both TDs have tweeted about the incident, which occurred yesterday evening. Anne Rabbitte shared details just after 8.20pm, writing: Attended a meeting tonight and […]

3 years ago

A brand deal made in heaven. You’d be hard pressed to find an Irish person that isn’t convinced Kerrygold is the most important kitchen staple in existence, an ingredient that not only enhances food but has healing properties and the potential to improve ones mental well being. Naturally, you’d expect there’d be a few people […]

3 years ago

The fourth planet from the sun will be visible to stargazers in Ireland tonight, even from well-lit cities. According to Astronomy Ireland’s David Moore, Mars will be visible “for several hours” this evening (Tues 3rd January), and people will be able to see it even without the use of telescopes and binoculars. In a statement, […]

3 years ago

Donegal is the new LA, we’ve been saying it for years. Different hills. Same vibe. Courteney Cox has been added to the list of celebrities spending time in the hills of Donegal, along with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. The Friends star visited The Boathouse Restaurant in Moville, Donegal last week with partner Johnny […]

3 years ago