Warning: Do not read this article if you are hungry. Just Eat have revealed the winners of their prestigious yearly awards and the results are mouth-watering. A total of 150 restaurants were nominated under 16 categories, with shortlisted representatives from all over the country in attendance at the glamorous black-tie event. Over 35,000 votes were […]

2 years ago

As the Northern Lights hysteria begins to quieten down, skygazers are in for another treat this week. Astronomy Ireland founder David Moore has said that Venus and Jupiter will “outshine all the of the stars in the sky” this Wednesday and Thursday, as they pass extremely close to one another between sunset and 8pm. Speaking […]

2 years ago

Need a refresher on your Junior Cert home ec skills? No need to fork out for an expensive course – just get yourself down to your local Penneys where you can learn all you need to know about hemming and stitching. The Irish contingent of fast fashion brand Primark are rolling out free sewing workshops […]

2 years ago

Header image via Fiachra Mangan It’s like when everyone shares a pic of the emaciated snowman they’ve made after a centimetre deep sprinkling of snow, but way better. If you talk to anyone from Donegal, they’ll probably tell you that the Northern Lights are visible from their back garden on any old night if you […]

2 years ago

In 2013, she puzzled Garda Síochána when they found her at the GPO in Dublin. An upcoming true crime series will investigate the story of Samantha Azzopardi, an Australian woman who was once known in Ireland as the GPO Girl. Samantha Azzopardi made headlines in Ireland when she appeared at the GPO in Dublin one […]

2 years ago

The village pub was praised by Michelin inspectors for its charm and character. There are hidden gems to discover all over this island of ours – the kind of pubs you’ll only stumble across if you get talking to locals in the area who deem you worthy of stopping in for a pint, family-run restaurants […]

2 years ago

A popular kid’s multivitamin has been recalled from Boots stores after a mis-packaging incident. According to the Food Safety Authority the recalled product – Boots Kids Daily Health Multivitamins Strawberry Flavour – was reportedly mis-packaged with Boots Kids Health Multivitamin + Omega 3 Orange Flavour gummies. The latter product contains soya, an allergen, which was […]

2 years ago

Huge news for the parish. This week brings with it news donut loving Rebels have longed to hear – Original Glaze overlords Krispy Kreme have announced the opening of their first official store in Cork. While the Irish donut obsession has ebbed and flowed over the past few years, it’s safe to say we as […]

2 years ago

The miniature loggerhead has been named Cróga – the Irish for brave – after being washed up on a beach in Belmullet. A Miami turtle has been described as “an absolute miracle” after being washed up on an Irish beach, thousands of miles from home. Six-inch long Cróga is thought to be about 1 year […]

2 years ago

It’s a “difficult” subject. Paul Mescal has opened up about his “difficult” split from Phoebe Bridgers. The couple split back in December after rumours that Phoebe was romantically linked to American comedian Bo Burnham. Paul and Phoebe had reportedly gotten engaged ahead of their split and were rumoured to have bought a house in West […]

2 years ago

The long-time RTÉ 2FM presenter has announced he is stepping away from the weekend show to pursue other projects. In an Instagram post, Dave Fanning revealed he’ll be launching a brand new podcast, the Fanning podcast on RTÉ Radio Player and presenting a new music show on RTÉ Gold, the network’s online channel. “So, I’m gonna […]

2 years ago

Some have labelled it ‘genius’ A mum-of-two has divided opinions after putting her children in a box so she can have some peace and quiet and get jobs done. Gabrielle Dunn posted a video on TikTok showing what she described as the ‘ultimate mum hack’, placing her toddler and baby in a cardboard box with […]

2 years ago

Hoteliers have welcomed the news that the 9% Tourism VAT Rate for Irish hotels is to be extended. The lower rate had initially been scheduled to run til the end of this month, and then return to 13.5%. The reduced rate currently applies to: hotel guest and holiday accommodation; restaurant and catering services; entertainment such […]

3 years ago

This is taking treacherous roads to a whole new level. A Laois councillor has said that locals are used to a “whirr” sound as airborne cars fly over a bridge near Emo. According to Leinster Express, Cllr PJ Kelly likened a wall near the bridge to a “jigsaw puzzle” as there’s been so much crash […]

3 years ago

The former Smiths frontman purchased the Co. Cork home for his late mother. Morrissey has reportedly sold his Cobh manor The Manse, which he bought in 2002 for his beloved mother, Elizabeth Anne Dwyer. Dublin-born Elizabeth passed away in 2020 after an illness, at which time Morrissey wrote on his website: ““She is me, and […]

3 years ago

“In the last few months we have started seeing some families where both partners work.” A food charity in Boyle, Co. Roscommon has noted a change in the profile of families and individuals receiving food parcels in recent months. Speaking to the Irish Times, the Boyle Family Resource Centre has said that families where both […]

3 years ago

In the same way that Father Ted is actually a British TV show. You’d be forgiven for thinking that there is no movie in existence more Irish than The Banshees Of Inisherin. Headed by a quartet of internationally recognisable Irish stars, set in a fictional but obviously Irish location, against the backdrop of a landmark point […]

3 years ago

For something so simple, pancakes have the potential to cause some amount of grief and heartache in the kitchen. Look, maybe you’re an absolute whizz, flipping rings around us all every Shrove Tuesday without a bother. If so, this article probably isn’t for you, but best of luck with your fluffy stack (or delicate crepes […]

3 years ago

The victim has been named as David O’Connell. An Irish bishop was shot and killed in the United States on Saturday afternoon. The victim, who has been named as David O’Connell, was found dead at a home by local police authorities. The shooting occurred in Hacienda Heights, a suburb of Los Angeles, California, America’s second-largest […]

3 years ago

Turns out, this is an awful idea. Dozens of fire fighters were called to a blaze at university accommodation after a group of students tried to make a cheese toastie by turning a toaster on its side. Student life is all about learning some independence and for many it’s the first time they’ve ever lived […]

3 years ago

I wouldn’t advise looking up what’s available for the same price in Dublin. You’ll only upset yourself. As house prices in Irish cities remains a cause for concern, anyone who could picture themselves living amongst the Hills of Donegal could potentially get a lot more bang for their buck. A prime example is Moress Farm, […]

3 years ago

Our favourite thruple, second only to a good aul fashioned 3-in-1. Fresh off their relationship hard launch in January of this year, David Haye has taken to Instagram to wish the two “queens” in his life a happy Valentines Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/Coqak-8o-hg/ Meanwhile, Una took to stories to share a snap of the Valentines card she’d […]

3 years ago

The complainant said the Oscar-nominated film portrays Irish people as “moronic” and is “extremely offensive”. A complaint has been lodged to the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) regarding the highly-acclaimed Banshees of Inisherin. The viewer has critiqued the accuracy of the accents portrayed by the inhabitants of the fictional island that features in the movie, […]

3 years ago

Irish twins and an Irish designer. For those of us who’ve been eagerly awaiting the slightest hint of any movement from Rihanna that wasn’t the wielding of a Fenty gloss bomb wand, the Super Bowl halftime show was like all our Christmases come at once. As we awoke yesterday morning, footage of her popping and […]

3 years ago

The results may not be overly shocking to some. The price of a pint of plain is a hotly discussed topic among Irish people, and understandably so. For generations, the stout has been marketed to us as a liquid as vital to survival as water – prescribed to tired people, women lacking iron during pregnancy […]

3 years ago

Around 3,160 of the affected products were sold on Amazon to Ireland. Amazon has issued a product recall regarding a popular plug it sells, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). On the CCPC’s website, it states that a safety issue has been identified with the AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug […]

3 years ago

Some things shouldn’t be tampered with. Not many things are guaranteed in this life but one thing’s for certain – you don’t argue with an Italian person when it comes to pasta recipes. Swapping guanciale for pancetta or plain old parmesan being used instead of pecorino sourced directly from sheep grazing in the Sardinian countryside […]

3 years ago

Northern Ireland’s K9 Search & Rescue team have been deployed to the earthquake disaster zone in Turkey/Syria. The dogs and professionals who assisted rescue teams following the Creeslough tragedy will travel to Turkey today, to search for survivors following the violent earthquakes that struck the area this week. 7.8 magnitude earthquakes in southern and central […]

3 years ago

A great way of starting the healing process, in fairness. If love isn’t in the air for you this Valentine’s Day and you’ve been planning on staying home and making a very detailed and realistic voodoo doll of your ex, this fundraiser run by Sea Life in Bray could be right up your alley. The […]

3 years ago

It even came with a free cappuccino! A TikToker managed to bag a full English breakfast in Spain – for less than the price of most high-street fry-ups in the UK! With the cost of a slap-up breakfast going through the roof in Blighty, scores of people are looking for cheaper and healthier alternatives to […]

3 years ago

The statue stands at nearly 5 feet tall, and has been missing since Monday of this week. The community of Kilmacanogue in Wicklow has been left “surprised and shocked” after a statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen earlier this week. The statue usually forms a central part of the popular Our Lady of Lourdes […]

3 years ago

Lead image via apnews.com The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying […]

3 years ago

The stone has been vandalised and damaged on a number of occasions. Gardaí are investigating a recent act of vandalism on the ancient Lia Fáil standing stone on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath. The word “fake” was painted on to the 5,000-year-old granite stone, which is one of the main attractions at the […]

3 years ago

Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane has received an award for bravery. The young girl was celebrated at a ceremony in Galway over the weekend. Her mum shared an adorable photo of the moment Saoirse found out about the award. The family attended the Bravery Awards in Galway on Saturday. Alongside the touching video, Saoirse’s mum […]

3 years ago

A fisherman has described landing the rare crustacean in Belfast Lough as “the catch of a lifetime”. Stuart Brown from Bangor, Co Down, has said couldn’t believe his eyes when he pulled one of his lobster pots aboard his boat last Friday. The experienced skipper has been fishing since the age of 11, but says […]

3 years ago

“Ireland as you’ve never seen it before”. Over the years, there have been some questionable iterations of the map of Ireland. First, there were the Brexit-era attempts at Britons drawing the Irish border. Then, a UK beer company released an “Irish” beer with a map on the can completely omitting the North. Now, American rail […]

3 years ago

Post-bank holiday blues got you down? While St Brigid throwing her cloak over February 6th and declaring it a bank holiday was a warmly welcomed surprise, the extra day off crept up on some of us unexpectedly. If you’re on the aul 9-5 grind, you’ll probably be well used to meticulously mapping out your bank […]

3 years ago

The school have blamed the food services company for the error. A New York school have apologised after they served their students watermelon, waffles and fried chicken during black history month. Nyack Middle School served the meal – which is seen as racially insensitive – to their students on the first day of Black History Month […]

3 years ago

Looks like they really will have their own Las Vegas in the Hills of Donegal. A host of Hollywood stars including Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter and Gabriel Byrne are Donegal-bound, as new film Four Letters of Love is scheduled to start filming there this month. Directed by Polly Steele, the film is set to begin […]

3 years ago

Director Oisín Moyne says he considered casting people of other genders, but decided against it because of rules set down by the playwright. A staging of Waiting for Godot in the Netherlands has been cancelled by the venue, after the director had auditioned only men for the all-male cast of characters. Speaking to the Irish […]

3 years ago

The award-winning actor was barred from Maccarthy’s Bar in Castletownbere while filming a series there aged 19. Publican Adrienne Maccarthy has since lifted the barring order, after making amends with Farrell when he returned to the area to film Ondine in 2009. Speaking to The Echo, Adrienne recalled the actor’s “outrageous” behaviour while he was […]

3 years ago

Or trials it, at the very least. No stranger to experimenting with off-kilter food combinations, Galway-based chef JP McMahon has taken to Instagram to unveil his latest concoction – scallop roe ice cream. The award winning restauranteur, writer and spearhead of Galway’s Michelin-awarded Aniar shared a pic of what looks to be an unassuming, perfectly […]

3 years ago

A positive step on the road towards streamlining Ireland’s public transport system. Getting around this island of ours via public transport can be frustrating at the best of times. Sporadic bus timetables, train stations that take 14 years to build and the inability to pay fares with the tap of a phone or contactless card […]

3 years ago

Love is in the Éire. As the last of the Christmas pine needles are finally swept away, Cupid makes his triumphant return and gets straight to piercing lovers through the backsides with potent arrows, compelling them to spend what remains of their February wages on flowers, chocolates and trinkets. Whether you love, hate or are […]

3 years ago

It was the highest number of deer killed in Ireland in a single year on record. Recently released figures show that 55,008 wild deer were culled in the 12 months up to February 2022. The data was released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to the Irish Deer Commission, which promotes and encourages […]

3 years ago

“Ergen.” It’s no secret that Irish names are notoriously hard to pronounce if you’re not from the Emerald Isle, and celebrities are no exception. One star who tried his best to nail the pronunciation of one particularly tricky Irish name is Ryan Reynolds. The Deadpool star, who is the co-owner of Wrexham FC, attempted to […]

3 years ago

Wicklow-based forestry business Coillte have submitted plans for a national mountain bike head building at Ballinastoe. The plans were submitted to Wicklow County Council this week and include a proposed single storey mountain bike trail head building with a café, bike hire facility, toilets, ancillary spaces, new wastewater treatment system, new car park area, bore […]

3 years ago

Perfect material for any staycation planning. The Gold Medal Awards took place on Tuesday evening, with the best hotels in Ireland awarded for their standards throughout 2022. The ceremony was hosted by Anne Doyle and took place in The Galmont Hotel in Galway, the awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across […]

3 years ago

The latest Residential Buildings Report by GeoDirectory has indicated a 4.8% rise of vacant homes in Ireland since last year. The report by the property data business revealed that the bulk of vacant homes available for potential upgrade and refurbishment to boost housing supply are located in the west of the country. In December of […]

3 years ago

Where else would they be going, in fairness. Limerick residents took to social media over the weekend to report mysterious happenings in the sky, which some believed to be extra terrestrial sightings. According to the Limerick Leader aliens are believed to have been spotted in Limerick City, with “mysterious lights appearing over the north side […]

3 years ago