There are no shortage of gems along the seafront. Recently named one of the world’s 14 most under-appreciated travel destinations by Time Out, Bray has always been *the* place to go on a sunny day for anyone in the surrounding area. The postcard-esque seafront, plentiful ice cream shops and amazing walks are enough to have people […]

2 years ago

The Christmas market announcements have been coming in hard and fast this week, indicating silly season’s imminent arrival. If the bout of colder weather this week has you dreaming of perusing Christmassy craft stalls, mulled wine in mittened hand, you’re in luck – Wicklow Christmas Market is making its tinsel-clad return to Wicklow Town this […]

2 years ago

An oft-called on resource during the depths of the pandemic and subsequent Outdoor Summers™. When you’re in the midst of a cross-country drive or exploring a town you’re not familiar with, being hit with the sudden urge to pee can be scary. Will you be hit with a 25c cent toilet charge, or a door […]

2 years ago

To obtain the title of Sexiest Man Alive, one must first consume the crispy bits from Leo Burdocks. Patrick Dempsey’s inauguration as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive is something fans have been waiting on for decades – a bit like Leo DiCaprio’s eventual Oscar win, McDreamy’s induction to the… sexy man hall of fame is […]

2 years ago

Santa enjoyed his boat trip to Kilkenny so much last year, the sleigh will be staying in the shed again this Christmas. As children across Ireland continue ploughing their way through their trick-or-treat hauls, Santa is preparing for his journey to Kilkenny at the end of this month. His arrival will mark the beginning of […]

2 years ago

The company has three locations across Ireland. Giant office-sharing company WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a statement on Monday, November 6, just months before it is set to open a huge new location in Dublin. Founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey, WeWork was noted as a revolutionary of the […]

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The festival kicks off on the 17th of this month. If your Halloween pumpkins have had their day and been dutifully transformed into risotto and soup, you may already be looking ahead towards the next festive season. Luckily, you won’t have to wait too long to get into the spirit – Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas […]

2 years ago

All in a days work for the Bros. Galway mozzarella slingers Dough Bros are no stranger to the pizza award scene – since opening ten years ago they’ve been lauded as the 16th Best Pizza in Europe, Best Pizza in Ireland 2022 and the 37th Best Pizzeria in the World. This year however, the bros […]

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The initiative intends to diversify late-night activities and welcome new audiences into existing cultural spaces. The Arts Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have announced funding of €723,407 for 14 arts centres to open their doors into the night. This is part of the wider Late-Night Events Pilot Scheme, […]

2 years ago

The huge sea turtle was discovered by walkers on Curracloe Beach. Walkers on Wexford’s Curracloe Beach were astounded to discover a giant and extremely rare turtle washed up on the sandy shore. As reported by the Independent, the Leatherback sea turtle was sadly deceased at the time of its discovery. As per the World Wildlife […]

2 years ago

As one Reddit user shrewdly observed, “what the Hellman?” As children all over the country gradually work their way through their Halloween hauls, blissfully equipped with enough Freddos and mini Haribo bags to last them til Christmas, one trick-or-treater was offered a condiment to add to the pile. An Irish mother took to Reddit to […]

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“Hopefully now people will understand that not to put the fada in is insulting”. As of yesterday (1st November), state bodies must use the fada in a person’s name. As reported by the Journal, if you have a fada in your name it is now legally protected under the 2003 and 2021 Acht Teanga Oifigiúla (Official […]

2 years ago

La dolce vita awaits. The Italian dream could be yours, but only if you fit the right profile. One sunny Italian region is giving people the chance of a lifetime by paying them a healthy sum to ditch the grey and the gloom for a sunny adventure in Italy. While we would all pack our bags […]

2 years ago

Header images via Instagram / duffys_bar.1 & RTÉ News.  The five people have been hospitalised following the building collapse earlier today. Five people have been hospitalised with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries after a building collapsed in the small village of Kilkelly, Mayo. As reported by the Irish Times, local residents heard […]

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Paid social posts must be clearly labelled as ads from today onwards. New guidance for Irish influencers regarding labelling ads on social media has been issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI). The CCPC and ASAI have said that customers must be able to “instantly […]

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Who else wants to see Daniel O’Donnell in fake tan and sequins? Well, it might be on the cards as he has become the latest name to potentially take part in next year’s Dancing With The Stars when it returns to our screens in January. BoyleSports makes the Donegal crooner a 6/1 second favourite with fellow rumoured contestant, […]

2 years ago

Founded in 2003 by two pals in an Australian pub, Movember was created with one goal in mind – to stop men dying too young.  Every November, men around the world let their moustaches grow free in a bid to bring awareness to men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer, and to start […]

2 years ago

Peadar is one of just 11 runners to have participated in every Dublin Marathon since the first race in 1980. As 25,000 runners prepare to descend on Dublin city this Sunday, among them will be 80 year old Peadar Nugent who knows the route like the back of his hand at this stage. Peadar is […]

2 years ago

Gaga joined the Irish rockers to play two of their classics, as well as her Oscar-winning track. Fresh off the news that U2’s Las Vegas residency has been extended, the legendary Irish rock band were joined on stage by pop superstar and actress Lady Gaga. Gaga made a surprise appearance with U2 at the “state-of-the-art” Sphere venue […]

2 years ago

TLC stands for That’s Limerick City. It’s no secret that the post-pandemic period has been tough for small businesses, with what feels like a never-ending list of closure announcements and enhanced pressure as the cost-of-living crisis persists. Understandably, appeals for people to support local are as passionate as ever and one Limerick business has poked […]

2 years ago

Here’s a story about a little guy that lives in a blue world. A mystery involving the changing colour of a certain rare lobster caught off the Irish coast has been circulating around an aquarium in Co. Mayo. The crustacean in question goes by the name of Charlie, and is a very rare example of an […]

2 years ago

With Wednesday Addams and a herd of flesh-eating zombies coming up the rear. It’ll come as a shock to no one that Irish shoppers are frantically buying up blonde wigs and all the pink accessories they can get their hands on ahead of this Halloween, as the Barbie and Ken hysteria remains firmly in tact. […]

2 years ago

We need to know who’s using ‘patkenny’ as their password. We all think that our passwords are unique to us. Who needs all of those fancy symbols and numbers when we can just use something close to our heart that surely nobody else will guess? Well, perhaps it’s time to think again and consider bulking up […]

2 years ago

The spectacular storytellers are set to reclaim the streets of Galway once more. Parades aren’t reserved for Paddy’s Day and Pride alone – they can also be part of your Halloween celebrations with Macnas Theatre Company set to take over Galway city after a four-year hiatus. Macnas specialise in big spectacle theatre with giant puppets […]

2 years ago

Solid advice all round. A 104-year-old woman has shared her secret to living a long and fruitful life. Kathleen Hemmings, who’s a resident at Care UK’s Sandfields, celebrated her big 104th with family, friends, and team members. Born on October 2, 1919, Kathleen grew up in Brixton where she later worked as an accountant. She spent […]

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‘Hear me out’. England have made it to another World Cup semi-final and, as much as they may quibble about one of the most LOPSIDED(!) draws in World Cup history, all Irish, Welsh and Scottish rugby fans is sit back and watch. Whether or not they may be cheering on Steve Borthwick’s men, though, is another matter entirely. […]

2 years ago

Britney Spears and Colin Farrell briefly dated in 2003. Pop culture sleuths who’ve long awaited the dirt on Colin and Britney’s “passionate” fling are about to get their reward, as Ms Spears is ready to tell the whole story in her own words. In her new memoir, ‘The Woman In Me,’ the pop princess compared […]

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The awards are described as “as a benchmark of quality for properties in Ireland.” Killeavy Castle Estate in Newry has been crowned the 4 Star Luxury Hotel of the Year by the Irish Hotel Awards. Established to celebrate the best and brightest of the hospitality industry in Ireland, the awards show took place this week at the […]

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Met Éireann have advised that Cork is likely to see more flooding, as a further weather warning has been issued. Over the past couple of days Storm Babet has caused millions of euro of damage, with Cork being hit the worst. The flooding has been reported as the worst witnessed in over a decade, with […]

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The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In starts on Thursday night. RTÉ has unveiled the line up for the first episode of The 2 Johnnies new TV show The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In ahead of its debut on Thursday night. Airing over the next six weeks, the broadcaster has said the series will feature comedy and entertainment from […]

2 years ago

Images shared online show cars nearly completely submerged by water in Cork. The Irish Defence Forces have been deployed to Cork to provide aid as the county has seen “unprecedented” flooding due to Storm Babet. Earlier in the week, the storm was named by the UK Met Office as Met Éireann stated that heavy rainfall was expected on […]

2 years ago

Orange warnings advise that “heavy rain” could cause flooding, reduced or poor visibility and dangerous road conditions. Multiple counties have been issued with Status Orange weather warnings as Storm Babet has arrived in Ireland. Earlier in the week, the storm was named by the UK Met Office as Met Éireann stated that heavy rainfall was expected on Tuesday and […]

2 years ago

This year’s Toy Show takes place on Friday, 24th November. The special pjs are in stock, the treat boxes are being carefully assembled and now, the time has come for Toy Show enthusiasts to enter the running for a place in the luckiest audience of the Irish tv calendar. Applications are now open for seats […]

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Talk to Jolene. As we all know, RTÉ’s Liveline is no stranger to getting the country talking with its – sometimes outrageous – conversations going on daily, but rarely does it bring on a guest of the magnitude it did on Tuesday, October 17, when legendary country icon Dolly Parton joined the show. The 77-year-old singer came on the […]

2 years ago

The fatbergs are thought to have been dumped from a cruise or cargo ship. A second fatberg has been washed up on a Galway beach in as many weeks, sparking concerns for the local environment. The most recent fatberg was found by Cáit Goaley while walking on Ballyconneely in West Connemara, and is estimated to be […]

2 years ago

Don’t mess with the Tidy Towns Committee. Residents of an Irish town labelled a ‘horrible, horrible town’ on the Graham Norton Show have hit back in anger and intend to contact the show to complain. The comments came during the Big Red Chair segment on the BBC chat show, where random contestants take a seat on the […]

2 years ago

Bundee Aki and Jack Conan took on the role of flight attendants during the Irish rugby team’s trip home from Paris. The Irish team left the French capital earlier than they would have liked due to their Rugby World Cup quarter final loss to New Zealand. Ireland were favourites heading into the game but a ropy […]

2 years ago

The show has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity stateside. Mrs. Brown’s Boys is on its way to becoming “a huge hit” in America, a prospect creator Brendan O’Carroll is very excited about. The actor and writer appeared on RTÉ’s Late Late Show on Friday night, discussing a pending Mrs. Brown’s Boys tour of America […]

2 years ago

The retailer is making an effort to be more sustainable. If you’ve been to your local Penneys recently then you’ll notice one product missing from the shelves, but it’s for a very good reason. Penneys has decided to discontinue its cotton pads in a bid to be more sustainable. The popular product has been replaced with […]

2 years ago

“Let’s hope they find their way out”. Corkonians were surprised to see six dolphins weaving through the waters of the River Lee over the weekend, frolicking in groups of two and three between the city’s Parliament and Trinity bridges. The graceful swimmers were spotted at around 5:40pm, with cars slowing down and passersby capturing footage […]

2 years ago

Irish fans can sign up for pre-sale now. Take That have announced they’ll be returning to Europe on their latest tour with dates planned for Ireland. They’re set to reach as many fans as possible with dates confirmed for Dublin, Cork and Belfast this time around. The tour, named ‘This Life Under The Stars,’ will […]

2 years ago

In the aftermath of Budget 2024, a number of social welfare recipients can expect a boost before Christmas. Many families across the country are struggling to make ends meet in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The government is working to bring a number of reliefs to those most in need, but there are also boosts for […]

2 years ago

They’ve been biting recently, whether you let them or not. From a botulism outbreak to the heavily documented Zombie controversy, there’s been a lot more than rugby making headlines at this year’s World Cup. In recent weeks, one of the main topics of conversation has been a bedbug infestation sweeping France, resulting in “unwarranted hysteria” […]

2 years ago

The seal of approval we all dream of. With reports of a drop in viewers and mixed response to guest lineups as Patrick Kielty settles into Late Late hosting duties, Daniel O’Donnell has advised naysayers to “leave him alone and get on with it,” adding that he thinks Kielty is “doing great”. Speaking at the […]

2 years ago

They’ve said yes, now all you need to do is figure out the perfect location. If you’re looking to treat your feen or beour to a night out in the real capital, there’s no shortage of places to head to. Particularly since the push for outdoor dining post-lockdown which Cork embraced beautifully, there’s an excellent […]

2 years ago

Lead images via Instagram / Lú Festival of Light, Drogheda Halloween in Drogheda will be, as the kids say, lit. The Lú Festival of Light is coming to Drogheda this Halloween and organisers promise lots of fun for all the family as historic buildings around Louth get a new lease of life. From October 27th […]

2 years ago

RTÉ has made headlines again this week following the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and threat of Montrose campus sale. However, despite a €61 million drop in tv licence payments and reduced interim funding of €16 million until RTÉ produces its strategic vision for reform, broadcaster bosses say its ‘unlikely’ they’ll consider selling their […]

2 years ago

Six fire fighters were taken to hospital following the blaze. Multiple Irish flights have been suspended or cancelled after a massive fire broke out in the carpark of Luton airport in the UK. The blaze caused the car park to collapse and led to six firefighters being taken to hospital. They had reportedly suffered the effects of […]

2 years ago

The Government’s Budget 2024 package worth €14 billion has been unveiled. The Government has outlined several spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts as part of its €14 billion Budget 2024 package. The first Budget from Finance Minister Michael McGrath includes a package of once-off cost-of-living measures worth €2.7 billion. Budget 2024 – Minimum wage, rent tax credits, pensions […]

2 years ago

‘The comments lacked class and respect’. Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony look in their element, and never happier, at this World Cup, but an outspoken rugby sage from New Zealand has decided they have gotten ahead of themselves. Gregor Paul is like the Kiwi version of Matt Williams or Stephen Jones – if you want a hot […]

2 years ago