The comedian is set to replace Tubridy as host of the Late Late. As the controversy surrounding Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ rages on, one person who has refrained from commenting on the matter is Tubridy’s successor as Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty. At an event held over the weekend in Belfast in which Kielty and former world champion […]

2 years ago

G’wan the Rossies. As over 200,000 people descended upon the fields of Somerset for Glastonbury last weekend, there was a little piece of home displayed proudly among the crowds to help Irish festival goers feel at ease. For many, the most exciting thing about Glastonbury isn’t the acts that take the Pyramid Stage or the […]

2 years ago

For all your beach bag and multipack knicker needs. If you routinely find yourself in a frantic state at the airport because you’ve forgotten to pack something essential for holidays, like your fake tan mitt or novelty towel robe, you need worry no more. Penneys have officially opened their first store in Lanzarote, with a […]

2 years ago

Toy manufacturer Hasbro has revealed some news that will have any parent who grew up in the 90s going crazy… They’re bringing back Furbies. The interactive toy first launched in 1998 and sold over 40 million units worldwide in its first three years on the market. Complete with its own “Furbish” language, the robotic toy […]

2 years ago

Staycation season is upon us and after the roaring success of the Banshees of Inisherin, the Aran Islands are top of everyone’s list.  On our recent travels we were lucky enough to spend a night on Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands with cycling, seafood and session-ing aplenty. If you’re planning on […]

2 years ago

Greggs, watch out. They’re coming for your vegan sausage roll gig. Happy Pear twins David and Stephen Flynn have reached their crowdfunding target of €2.5 million, which they intend to use to expand their brand at home and abroad. The plant-based pair launched the campaign with €1.5m in reservations, asking fans of the business to […]

2 years ago

RTÉ has admitted to overpaying its top presenter Ryan Tubridy by hundreds of thousands of euro over a several-year period. In a statement issued on June 22nd, the board of the national broadcaster said that between 2017 and 2022, RTÉ’s highest-paid presenter received a series of payments in addition to his agreed salary. The series […]

2 years ago

The Budget is expected to be announced in October. Finance Minister Michael McGrath has promised that there will be tax cuts for all workers in Ireland in Budget 2024. Expected to take place on 10 October of this year, the Fianna Fáil politician made the comments in the Dáil on Thursday (22 June) while being quizzed by People Before […]

2 years ago

To the ones we once loved. Amidst the Titanic submarine and Kourtney Kardashian pregnancy news, a quiet corner of the internet has been in mourning ever since the news broke that Irish summer staple Choc Ices are being discontinued. For so many Irish people, childhood was punctuated with boxes of Choc Ices or their fruitier […]

2 years ago

How the other half live. A glamping site is providing posh accommodation for fussier Glastonbury Festival goers – with a premium price tag of up to €28,000 for a stay. The Pop-Up Hotel, a luxury glamping company, has set up shop near Worthy Farm. Described as an “unforgettable experience”, customers can choose from several different […]

2 years ago

They’ve missed a trick by not calling it The Bros of Tralee… The 2023 edition of the Westmeath Bachelor Festival will take place next month in Mullingar. Described as a “male alternative” to The Rose of Tralee, the competition aims to find Ireland’s most eligible bachelor. “The beautiful women of Ireland have always had a […]

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Beach day on Saturday so it is… Irish weather is set to see a major 180 this weekend as we could see the return of high temperatures, reaching up to 25C. With heatwave highs set to return as the weekend arrives, Met Éireann has said there will be “unsettled conditions” for the rest of the […]

2 years ago

Irish shoppers are being warned of a potential home grown fruit and vegetable shortage for the rest of the year. Agricultural Consultant with Teagasc, Dr Richard Hackett, has said that due to heavy rain early in the year followed by hot weather, growth levels have been impacted. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, he said: “The […]

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The alert has changed from the Status Yellow issued this morning. The Road Safety Authority has issued a warning to road users nationwide amid torrential conditions as Met Éireann put a Status Orange thunderstorm alert in place until 6:00 pm. The RSA is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads […]

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Header image via Instagram/Dave Fanning “I know this is a time for eulogising but I don’t want to deify the guy either. He blew it royally,” Fanning said of Dignam. Music journalist Dave Fanning has come under fire from Aslan fans for comments he made about the band’s frontman Christy Dignam following his death last week. Dignam […]

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The building had to be evacuated due to flooding. The roof of a Dunnes Stores in Tralee collapsed after torrential rain battered the county over the weekend. Flooding caused serious damage to businesses around Tralee, getting to a point where some buildings had to be evacuated. The shocking footage was uploaded by the Twitter page […]

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“They eat what most animals won’t eat”. A Cork-based company called Billy’s Rent a Goat is offering the services of a team of friendly goats to graze land and keep non-native plants and shrubs in check. The team of eight goats were recently brought in to chow down on unwanted vegetation such as Old Man’s […]

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The company has blamed “factors beyond their control” for the price hike. One of the country’s largest household waste collection companies has written to customers this week to inform them of an impending increase in bin charges. From the beginning of July, a further €3 will be charged to consumers’ bills per month, in what […]

2 years ago

The Supervet is to dating as chocolate is to dogs. Britney Spears and Supervet fans have been reacting to the news that there’s a surprising connection between the two. The princess of pop’s 2003 hit Toxic was actually written about Dr Noel Fitzpatrick. Dr. Noel is the star of Channel 4’s Supervet, an insight into the […]

2 years ago

Who runs the world? Gulls. We’re all enjoying the summer sunshine and warm weather, but we can’t always have it our own way. Summer, of course, brings an influx of people spending time in the outdoors, eating, drinking and enjoying themselves. However, with that comes the notorious seagulls, who descend from the sky in their […]

2 years ago

Header image: an example of an ocean pool in Sydney, Australia, via Getty  “It’s the most logical place to have it”. Locals in the seaside village of Fenit, Co. Kerry believe it’s the best location for a 50-metre outdoor ocean pool, due to its reputation as a go-to swimming destination. Towns including Killarney, Killorglin and […]

2 years ago

It’s that time of year again. Where the Good Casserole Pot is given a few weeks off (but still permanently left on top of the hob for visual effect, obviously), and packets of ham and wilted lettuce leaves come together as part of what I believe to be a uniquely Irish phenomenon – the summer […]

2 years ago

And managed to nab a snap with star hurler TJ Reid. A man on a stag party dressed as a Kilkenny hurler managed to sneak onto the pitch at Croke Park after Sunday’s Leinster final during the Cats’ post-match celebration. Aaron Maguire, who plays club hurling in Belfast ran on to the pitch in a […]

2 years ago

“I think that’s why I do therapy really.” Growing up in Ireland gives us a lot of shared experiences, one of them being the dreaded first confession. It’s one countless people relate to, award-winning actors included. Bad Sisters star Sharon Horgan told Conan O’Brien her experiences with the church while she was growing up and […]

2 years ago

Header image via Twitter/Cork City Fire Brigade/Cork Safety Alerts  This is the third incident of this kind to occur at the bridge in the last few years. A busy road on the north side of Cork City is temporarily closed this morning as a Bus Éireann bus has crashed into a railway bridge. The bridge […]

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The toxins were reportedly found in black sludge that the dogs came into contact with. Six devastated families are looking for answers as their beloved pet dogs all died suddenly after walking near the banks of Lough Melvin in county Fermanagh. Tests indicate that toxic blue algae was found in the systems of the dogs. […]

2 years ago

So much for the annual Leaving Cert heatwave… Met Éireann have released their forecast ahead of this weekend, and it makes for grim reading for those planning any outdoor summertime events. The state forecaster has said that “heavy, thundery showers with possible flooding” can be expected over the weekend, as the recent sunny weather begins to […]

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There have been more than 1,100 applications. A Gaeltacht community along the Galway-Mayo border is offering rent free housing for a year to a family willing to relocate to the area with children of primary school age. The scheme has been offered with the aim of saving the community’s Gaelscoil from closing due to a decline in […]

2 years ago

Perfect for a soak on those sweltering days in the midlands. When a heatwave like the one we enjoyed last week hits Ireland, the bulk of the nation flocks to the beaches and coastal swim points, desperate for a chance to cool off and frolic in the refreshing waves. But with midland areas usually in […]

2 years ago

From West Cork crab to Dunmore John Dory, there’s a lot to be choosing from. There’s incredible fresh fish to be had in pretty much every corner of this country, whether it’s battered at your local chipper or served on crushed ice with a champagne mignonette sauce. Well aware of this, the Michelin Guide have […]

2 years ago

We’re sure Cora O’Donovan is delighted. The saga that captivated the nation last year, the Two Johnnies’ catfish story, has appeared on this year’s English and Communications Leaving Cert paper, firmly cementing it into Irish pop culture history. The podcasters shared the jaw-dropping story on their podcast last summer about a serial catfish that is said […]

2 years ago

‘Work smarter, not harder’. A man who peels bananas before weighing them in a bid to save money has become a social media sensation, with people describing him as the embodiment of the ‘work smarter, not harder’ mentality. Posting on TikTok, his partner uploaded a video showing how he carefully unpeels every banana before weighing […]

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The Dursey Island Cable Car has been closed since March 2022. Ireland’s only cable car and the only cable car that crosses open seawater in Europe will reopen to the public this Friday. The cable car was affected by a severe weather incident in late 2021, at which time Cork County Council concluded that essential […]

2 years ago

The sportsman is stepping away from his club to join Love Island. A League of Ireland footballer is set to enter the Love Island villa. According to reports, the sportsman has stepped away from his club to take part in the reality show. His name has not yet been released, but The Independent confirmed he does not hail from Ireland. […]

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Alright for some. Earlier this week, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published the results of the latest Irish Census that was conducted in April of last year. As can be expected, the data released provides some fascinating insights into modern Ireland. For example, the 2022 Census marked the first time in 171 years that the […]

2 years ago

It’s certainly a statement wall. A three-bedroom home has gone up for sale in the UK with an interesting feature – a wall with a huge Peaky Blinders mural. The property is located in Darnell Green, Middlesbrough, and looks like any other home from the outside. On close inspection, the end-of-terrace house has a feature wall […]

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He could have just exposed her other half’s walking route! A dog in the UK has become a viral sensation after it dramatically refused to walk past a pub in Exeter without going in it. Kate Torney was out walking her pup Grenson when he stopped outside the sports pub The Stand Off in Exeter city […]

2 years ago

Lead image via SWNS Choc horror! The world’s first 18+ chocolate shop has opened – and it’s definitely not all sweet. ‘Goremet’ chocolate emporium, Lilith & Co, fuses an anatomical museum, an art exhibition and a shop. It sells life-sized chocolate human skulls and femur bones, realistic looking ‘Demon Hearts’ and chocolate runes. Image via SWNS And 100 per […]

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“If you order a 99, you want a good solid flake in it.” Ice cream van drivers and sellers are complaining that Cadbury Flakes are no longer up to the job of 99 topper, since their production has been moved to Egypt. An essential part of the summer experience, a 99 only really becomes a […]

2 years ago

“It’s just a wonderful place to live”. A family chosen from more than 1,600 applications to live rent-free for a year on Inis Meáin have made the decision to stay permanently, RTÉ News has reported. The Mac an tSaoir family from Navan, Co Meath were the lucky winners of a competition inviting a family to […]

2 years ago

The sell-out egg chair is back for anyone who missed out on it last year. If the current spate of sunny weather has you scheduling weekend barbecues and looking to step up your back garden decor, get thee to the middle aisle where Lidl are set to drop a range of garden furniture, outdoor cooking […]

2 years ago

Expect to see queues backed up outside your local garage this evening. Ireland has seen fuel prices increase and fluctuate more than ever over the last year or so, and we can expect to see another jump tonight as cuts to Government excise charges are set to reverse. Petrol prices are set to rise by […]

2 years ago

No room for Dicey’s. Hï Ibiza has been voted the World’s No.1 Club in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 Clubs poll for the second year running. Top 100 Clubs is, according to the outlet’s website, “a celebration of the world’s definitive dancefloors, ranked entirely by votes from DJ Mag’s global audience.” This year, it counted 700k […]

2 years ago

“For people who are fully sober, sober curious, or just want to get out of the house”. The lack of alcohol-free activities in Ireland is no secret – our culture is intrinsically linked with the pub and it can be tough to think of date night or hang out options beyond the cinema that are […]

2 years ago

Be careful what you leave on the dashboard this summer. A fire service has shared how a pair of sunglasses left on a car’s dashboard managed to cause a huge blaze that ripped through the vehicle. The reflective shades, which ignited the fire by magnifying a concentrated ray from the sun, melted the car’s plastic […]

2 years ago

The ‘scientific’ TikTok experiment should put your worries to rest.  If you’ve got an all-inclusive holiday on the horizon and the thought of watered down drinks sends shivers down your spine, the Cheap Holiday Expert, aka Chelsea Dickenson, has conducted a “scientific” TikTok experiment that might put your worries to rest. With a trusty alcohol […]

2 years ago

There won’t be a bottle of factor 50 left in the country. Temperatures are set to reach as high as 25 degrees in Ireland this week and into the Bank Holiday weekend. The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with temperatures reaching the mid-20s. The east of the country […]

2 years ago

Header image via Instagram / loveisland The first Irish contestant for Love Island’s summer series has been announced. 22-year-old Catherine Agbaje from Dublin has joined the cast of the popular reality series. Speaking ahead of the show’s launch, Catherine said, “I’m fun, I’m flirty, I’m just never boring. I can chat your ears off!” The […]

2 years ago

The sun’s out, the tops are off, and the time has come to book yourself a few blissful days away on Irish soil. If you fell back in love with the island of Ireland over the past couple of years of staycationing and are looking to schedule your next getaway, we’ve got you covered with […]

2 years ago

Passengers were left terrified after a man managed to open the door of a plane mid-flight. Video footage of the terrifying incident shows wind billowing into the Asiana Airlines aircraft as those onboard hold on for dear life. The door opened after a passenger grabbed the emergency exit lever on the door whilst the plane […]

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