Not a collab we saw coming. As speculation continues around Ryan Tubridy’s next move after parting ways with RTÉ, controversial British presenter Piers Morgan has posted a picture of himself alongside former the Late Late Show host with a cryptic message. In the post, Morgan says: The sacked presenter club! Great to see Ireland’s biggest TV […]

2 years ago

Runaway (to Stradbally). If you thought the strangest thing that happened at Electric Picnic this weekend was the uncharacteristically dry weather, perhaps you haven’t seen the snaps of the artist formerly known as Kanye West cuddling Steve Lacy backstage. Fresh off a controversial summer in Italy Kanye was spotted, albeit with his identity mostly protected […]

2 years ago

The Irish Farmers Association are calling for the festival to be rescheduled. Last month, it was announced that Electric Picnic 2024 would take place over the earlier dates of August 16-18, rather than its usual slot on the first weekend of September. Festival goers speculated that the date change could have something to do with […]

2 years ago

The increase has been described as the “nail in the coffin” for many Irish businesses. At midnight last night, Ireland’s VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services was increased by 9% to 13.5%, despite warnings and protestations from those working in the affected industries. Services affected by the increase include: Entrance to cinema, […]

2 years ago

The cruel practice can result in life-long pain and potential infection for dogs. Last month, a new legislation enforcing restrictions on people in possession of dogs with cropped ears made headlines. Cropping is the practice of cutting off part or all of a dog’s ears, and sometimes bracing any remaining part of the ear to […]

2 years ago

The hotel was awarded a place on the list for its luxury interiors and “extensive restoration”. An Irish hotel has made it into an esteemed list of the best new hotels in the world. The list, coordinated by Condé Nast Traveler is now in its 27th year and the publication certainly knows a thing or two about the best places to […]

2 years ago

The humble hang sangwich reigns supreme. As kids and teachers ease themselves into a return to the classroom, new research has revealed exactly what parents are packing when it comes to school lunches. A study conducted by Healthy Heroes School Programme in association with the Irish Bread Bakers Association (IBBA) has revealed that a sandwich […]

2 years ago

As always, pack wellies, suncream, a poncho and a sunhat – we can never really know what to expect. With Electric Picnic just a matter of days away, those attending can start packing their bags as the weather forecast has become a lot clearer. Usually with festivals, when it rains it pours. However, it looks […]

2 years ago

An updated communications campaign will also be put in place. A speed limit review is taking place and will be brought to the government in the coming weeks, according to Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s News at One show, the minister said the review will “radically change” the “mishmash” of speed limits in […]

2 years ago

Dublin Airport has issued fresh advice to passengers travelling on Tuesday as thousands remain stranded. There have been reports that some flights in and out of Ireland could be delayed until next week. This is as a result of the UK’s National Air Traffic Control Service (NATS) suffering a major technical glitch on Monday (28 August) that left […]

2 years ago

Lisdoonvarna could never. If you’re at your wits end with the apps and dream of a meet-cute amongst the sand and surf of South Donegal, your time has come. The seaside town of Bundoran is set to host this year’s World Matchmaking Festival, a ten-day affair featuring dancing, romancing, blind dates and more.  Thousands of […]

2 years ago

There’s been huge interest in the presenter since it was confirmed he won’t be returning to Montrose. The decision was made by RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst, on the back of the Tubridy wage scandal that grabbed nationwide attention. Fans of the Irish presenter have been voicing their disappointment about his absence on social media […]

2 years ago

The divisive show has been the subject of controversy both on and off screen. Ten years since the final season aired, it has been announced that Mrs Brown and her boys will be returning to our screens very soon. The show will be back on tellies across the country from next month, with four new […]

2 years ago

There was always something amiss with them. Ever since it became mainstream knowledge that the classic, red or green-striped straws of our youth were harmful to the turtles and other cuties dwelling in our seas, their feeble paper counterparts were churned out as replacement with varying levels of success. There was a period around 2016/2017 […]

2 years ago

Every day’s a learning day. If you’ve always wondered what the digits etched on the side of your pint glass mean, publican Dan Horsman has taken to TikTok to give you the lowdown. the general manager of The Buck Inn in North Yorkshire in the UK took to TikTok to explain what the numbers on […]

2 years ago

A worthy winner. As the lights went down in the Dome on Tuesday night and New York Rose Róisín Wiley took home her crown, elsewhere in the country another winner was being given his dues. After a nationwide search and months of campaigning by pet parents from Dundalk to Dingle, Limerick Nose Stitch has been […]

2 years ago

“It’s a terrible decision and should be reversed”. The NCT’s plans to go cashless has received major backlash, with TD’s arguing the test should be “easier to book, not harder”. The motor testing service announced yesterday (Monday, August 21) that it was “going cashless over the coming months” and warned drivers that they would have […]

2 years ago

Thousands of Irish people living with allergies are not taking advantage of the tax relief they are entitled to. That’s according to the latest Taxback Taxpayer Sentiment Survey, which shows six in ten people have no idea they can get tax relief on the cost of special foods. If you are restricted in your diet as a […]

2 years ago

The ban was implemented by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in March of this year. A ban has been lifted on the sale of frozen food in Irish Iceland stores, FSAI have informed the High Court. As reported by The Journal, the order was lifted last Friday evening following a number of actions […]

2 years ago

The long-running Friday night show will return to our screens next month. After a summer of controversy surrounding payments made to former host Ryan Tubridy, the new season of the Late Late Show will debut on 15th September. Format changes announced so far include a reduced amount of episodes per season (30 episodes, making the […]

2 years ago

Get hot, get cold, get healed. If you’ve been flipping your fins on the sea-swim buzz ever since the dark and dreary days of the pandemic, you may be interested in the new facilities just landed on Bray Seafront. Helios Sauna opened its wood-clad doors over the weekend, offering locals and those visiting Bray a […]

2 years ago

“It’s nobody else’s business”. From his humble beginnings in a Denny’s ad to now starring in the upcoming Gladiator sequel directed by Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal has enjoyed an incredible rise to fame over the last few years. That spotlight was never stronger than during his relationship with indie music sensation Phoebe Bridgers. The relationship, […]

2 years ago

The presenter has said he’s committed to regaining the trust of his listeners. Former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy has welcomed the newly-released Grant Thornton report and says he hopes to “re-establish confidence and trust” with colleagues and listeners. The report, which released on Wednesday morning, cleared Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly of having […]

2 years ago

One to sit proudly in the Irish history books, alongside the time we legalised yokes for 24 hours. If you were out and about yesterday evening, you probably saw winding queues outside your local Bank of Ireland ATM, with fraught Gardaí attempting to intercept withdrawals. The rush to the country’s cash points was the result […]

2 years ago

“Just because something is tweeted does not mean it’s always true”. Wild Youth have responded to claims that they were too intoxicated to perform at Ballygar Carnival in Cork, after a scheduled performance over the weekend went awry. Both Wild Youth and the festival committee have responded online after a tweet from an attendee claimed […]

2 years ago

All hope’s not lost for a few weeks of sunshine. The current stretch of rainy weather Ireland has been experiencing could be coming to an end, according to Met Éireann’s national forecast. The Irish meteorological service has said that its current indications suggest that a “drier interlude” with “higher temperatures” could be in store for the […]

2 years ago

Owner Mike Noonan has said he would like the Government to buy the famous site. The Conor Pass made headlines last week, and this time not because there was a lorry stuck on it. The iconic Kerry landmark has been put up for sale with a €10mil price tag, and after much speculation and several […]

2 years ago

Just like our own summers of yore. As Corkonians will waste no time telling you, there’s no better place for a holiday than West Cork. Every summer, thousands flock to enjoy the dramatic coastlines and tumultuous weather conditions, including supermodel and NYT bestseller Emily Ratajkowski. A frequent visitor to West Cork and Bantry in particular, […]

2 years ago

Controversy has surrounded the festival for years. Animal rights activists have called for an end to the annual capture and confinement of a wild goat as part of the Puck Fair Festival in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Taking place in August every year, Puck Fair is a three-day festival which starts when a goat-catcher goes up […]

2 years ago

No one show this to Irish deli workers. A tourist got a shock at the end of his meal in a restaurant in Italy, noticing there was a charge for slicing his sandwich in half. The holidaymaker was charged €2 for having his meal split at Bar Pace in Gera Lario, at the northern end […]

2 years ago

There has been a significant drop in TV licence revenue in the last few months. A further drop in TV licence payments has been reported for the first week of August, with €900,000 less collected than in the same week last year. TV licence sales for this period were 9,361 compared with 15,030 in the […]

2 years ago

The damage is believed to have been caused by an act of vandalism. Significant damage has been caused to the historic Deerstone in Glendalough, a 1,000-year-old bullaun stone associated with St. Kevin of Glendalough. Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Philip Boucher-Hayes, Project Manager at HeritageMaps.ie Pat Reid said it’s believed that someone lit a fire […]

2 years ago

Taste the blanched and braised rainbow. Michelin-starred chef Michael O’Hare has put a sweet twist on classic desserts – with the help of Skittles. The Great British Menu stalwart is renowned throughout fine dining circles for his distinctive and creative dishes. But now, Michael has been tasked to take his avant-garde culinary expertise and apply […]

2 years ago

Work leave for anyone going through menopause or bad period symptoms could be on the cards. The Government is set to commission research in a bid to “make the workplace a better place” for those going through menopause or severe period symptoms. Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman said this could “probably” include leave for employees. […]

2 years ago

The diner tried to take the tip back. A restaurant has resorted to taking legal action after a diner left a $3,000 (€2,700) tip – which he later decided to try and take back. In June last year, Mariana Lambert, a waitress at Alfredo’s Cafe in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was left amazed after diner Eric Smith […]

2 years ago

Thousands of fans have gathered on Bray seafront to say their final goodbyes to the iconic singer and activist. Those who loved and admired Sinéad O’Connor have had the chance to say one last goodbye today in the seaside town of Bray, where the singer had lived for 15 years. Large crowds stood to pay […]

2 years ago

The two days we had of summer this year feel like a distant memory now… The forecasts for Ireland this summer have been laden down with bad news, featuring rain, rain, and more rain – and the odd thundery downpour for dramatic effect. Contrasted with the record-breaking heatwaves mainland Europe has been experiencing, it’s hard […]

2 years ago

Are you Waterford-bound this bank holiday weekend? Here’s all you need to know ahead of one of Ireland’s favourite festivals. Now in its fourth year, All Together Now makes its triumphant return to Curraghmore Estate in the lush green Waterford countryside this weekend. If you’re heading along for a weekend of music, food and muddy […]

2 years ago

Lead image via Twitter / Teresa Mannion / Getty A red, diamante-encrusted flag. Entering into a new relationship is hard. You worry about whether your partner will be faithful, whether you’ll align on core values and whether your connection will stand the test of time. Not to stress anyone out or anything, but there’s now […]

2 years ago

You won’t need to head to Dublin for your Malm or Billy Bookcase in future. Ikea is considering opening more than 20 new pick-up points across the country as part of a reshaping of its Irish model, according to the Irish Independent. The publication has also reported that Ikea bosses are considering opening a second […]

2 years ago

You may remember Fr. Pat Ward as the same priest who blared rap music in an empty church during the pandemic. Almost half a million people have watched Donegal priest Fr. Pat Ward strumming away to the Our Father in a viral TikTok. The parish priest based out of Burtonport in the Rosses area of […]

2 years ago

The sandy strand has landed itself a place in the top 50. Keem Bay has long been known throughout Ireland as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country – the white sand, clear water and occasional frolicking lambs in the surrounding green fields have been the subject of many a ‘gram and social […]

2 years ago

Changes could include a significant price increase. It’s believed that we’re less than two months away from the launch of the iPhone 15 and its Pro and Pro Max alternatives, pretty much a year to the day since the launch of the iPhone 14 range. While the exact launch date has yet to be confirmed, Forbes report that […]

2 years ago

For those looking to squeeze the big shop in this bank holiday weekend. Whilst hoping and praying for a break in the relentless rain this August Bank Holiday, it’s easy to forget to check the minor changes in opening hours of our local supermarkets. To save you a wasted journey, here’s a handy list of […]

2 years ago

The comedian criticised the paper’s misinterpretation of a stand-up routine about Strictly Come Dancing. Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain has taken issue with an article about him in the Daily Mail, accusing the paper of “misquoting” a joke of his as a news story. The paper published a story this Monday (31st) with the headline: […]

2 years ago

Big news for the parish. Naas locals will know all too well the saga of Naas Shopping Centre – work started on the site over 15 years ago but was abandoned soon after, falling into a state of dereliction until construction resumed under new management nearly three years ago. The site was legally signed over […]

2 years ago

Sinéad had implored her followers not to engage with social media accounts claiming they knew her. Sinéad O’Connor had warned her fans that she was being harassed by a stalker who made her “feel on edge” just two weeks before her death. O’Connor had warned fans to not engage with fake social media accounts which […]

2 years ago

While the general rate of inflation is beginning to ease in Ireland, households have been warned they shouldn’t expect the cost of daily essentials to reduce. Experts have advised that prices will begin to rise slower than before, with more price hikes forecast in several key areas over the coming months. Among the areas where […]

2 years ago

Allow us to paint you a picture. It’s 1am. Friday night – or Saturday morning, depending how you look at it. You’ve lost your mates, you’ve had enough, the music’s not hitting the same spot, the night is almost over. But not yet. You’ve got something to do first. Something so important to do. You’ve […]

2 years ago

Somebody call St. Patrick, etc etc. The island of Ireland has enjoyed snake-free status since St. Patrick had his way in the fifth century AD. That is until yesterday afternoon at a carpark in Cork. A relatively small, skinny snake was seen in the grass in a carpark near the Blarney Walk, with the person […]

2 years ago