Ah, we’re only delighted about this one. If you’re an Irish comedy fan, you’ll know the Cat Laughs festival in Kilkenny well. Every year for the June Bank Holiday weekend Kilkenny City is transformed into a comedy hub that has helped launched the careers of some of Ireland’s favourite comics, and welcomed some pretty impressive […]

5 years ago

Sure it’d have to be the Kingdom, wouldn’t it? Kerry has always been a popular spot for tourists and Irish staycationers alike – from the stunning lakeside trails through Killarney National Park to the sandy beaches and cosy pubs dotted around Dingle, it’s easy to see why it’s top of the list for so many […]

5 years ago

Sadly, the much anticipated return of Electric Picnic will not go ahead this September as planned. It was confirmed yesterday that Laois County Council would not be granting a license for the festival, which was due to take place at its usual spot in Stradbally over the rescheduled dates of 24th – 26th of September. […]

5 years ago

I’d like to start off this morning with an apology, because I genuinely had no idea Mary and Dale had gotten married. It must have been a really small ceremony, but congratulations to them all the same. Are they registered anywhere? Will I just play it safe and send a toaster kettle combo? Poor Abi […]

5 years ago

Another Love Story is one of Ireland’s most intimate festivals. With just 500 tickets available it feels more like a house party than anything else, with a loyal group of return attendees year after year. For obvious reasons, the unique gathering for music and art lovers in the gorgeous grounds of Killyon Manor won’t be […]

5 years ago

The general consensus on Twitter and beyond was that last night’s episode was an extremely boring one. There are too many people, too many subplots, Casa Amor cast offs trying to convince themselves they have connections and “good banter” with other cast offs… it’s hard to stay invested in them all. Presumably, this issue will […]

5 years ago

This young male walrus was spotted off the coast of Valentia Island in Kerry last year and after a long trip around Europe, he’s back in Irish waters. This little guy is a protected species and a long way from his arctic home, and Seal Rescue Ireland have provided some helpful advice for what to […]

5 years ago

2021 will forever go down as the year of the shipping container. In the last year, enough container coffee shops have popped up in Ireland to block the Suez Canal for a second time, and we’re not complaining. Our need for coffee is a constant, daily part of life after all. We’re always on the […]

5 years ago

Does your ma’s signature dish make an appearance in these vids? We all know the feeling of returning home from school to see the big casserole dish on the hob, signifying that you’d be having stew for dinner for the rest of the week. Or the familiar clank of the Dolmio white and red lasagne […]

5 years ago

Last night we watched apprehensively from behind a pillow as our worst fear seems to be slowly but surely coming to fruition – every one of these girls is going to take these boys back. There’s a tiny bit of hope that Kaz and Millie might stay strong, but we wouldn’t be betting on it […]

5 years ago

There’s nothing like walking into a cafe and spending way too long eyeing up the cake selection. We love options, we love the feeling of saying “will I get the brownie and you get the meringue and we can split them?” – we just love it all. So as you can imagine, scrolling through Carlow’s […]

5 years ago

It’s a sentence I never saw myself writing, but true nonetheless. Aisling Bea has been consistently dazzling at comedy gigs and on panel shows  over the past ten years, but recently shot right up to national treasure status after the country fell in love with her show This Way Up (series 2 out now pals). […]

5 years ago

If there’s a gal among us who hasn’t laughed, cried and cringed her way through the Aisling trilogy, I don’t want to know. The books bravely explore the depths of the absolute mortification of being Irish while having so much heart at the same time – obviously we’ve all shared a lol at Aisling’s meticulous […]

5 years ago

While I was celebrating Irish Love Islander Matthew get the shift with Kaz, there was another victory for Ireland in the making at the Tokyo Olympics. At about 01:50am Irish time, Skibbereen rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy made history with their dramatic win in Tokyo, securing Ireland’s first ever Olympic Gold medal in rowing. […]

5 years ago

We witnessed a crime last night. After the antics we’ve seen from the boys in Casa Amor thus far, we were chomping at the bit for that postcard to be delivered. The girls needed the truth, and enough of a window to graft 6 foot 6 men from Belfast in. The producers would have had […]

5 years ago

The future feels too bleak these days, so we’ve been looking to the past as a coping mechanism. Butterfly clips, the return of the kitten heel and comfort watching 90s tv shows (if you didn’t go down a Sister Sister hole during lockdown I’m sorry, we can’t be friends) – they’re all back and we […]

5 years ago

If you’re looking to achieve a cool surfer aesthetic on your insta without having to actually get on a surf board, you need to check out this beautiful tapas spot in Strandhill. Stoked, which is located just above the Strand Bar has just unveiled their new outdoor dining area, and you’d swear you were looking […]

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This one is nestled within the woodlands of the garden county, and truly looks like a little slice of heaven. If you’ve been looking for a secluded, romantic spot to get away from it all, Garden County Glamping in Wicklow is the one. Seriously, look how gorge: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZFZuDgZfd/ This cosy tent in Newtown Mount Kennedy […]

5 years ago

We’ve all been in need of a laugh over the last two years. Stating the obvious I know but hey, still worth mentioning. If you’ve been missing the dingy dark delights of weeknight comedy clubs, we feel you. Laughing at someone else’s problems instead of your own is a form of self-care, and an important […]

5 years ago

These days, when you see a video of a group of young lads out at night on social media, you assume it’s something bad. It’s sad but that’s what the panny D has done to us. Our mind goes straight to heated discussions about “youths” on Joe Duffy and your auntie sharing pics of people […]

5 years ago

Some might say it’s not healthy how severely I’ve been let down by Liam’s actions. Some could argue that I should let it go, it’s a reality tv show and he’s only known Millie a couple of weeks sure. All that may be true, but I was still shook by the audacity of what I […]

5 years ago

I’ve been asking this for so many reasons this season, but I’ll ask again, what is wrong with these men? As we know, the much-anticipated move to Casa Amor finally happened on last night’s Love Island, with a line up of some of the sexiest women this side of the Atlantic sent in to tempt […]

5 years ago

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that walk-in vaccination centres will open over the bank holiday weekend. According to The Journal, Martin said on his way into Cabinet that the government are eager to get as many young people vaccinated as possible. As well as this, people aged 16-17 can now register for their Pfizer/Biontech or […]

5 years ago

It’s time for us to brace ourselves for the potential of a clean sweep of recouplings. After what we witnessed last night, no one is safe. Not even the Casa Amor girls who are interested in Hugo because let’s be honest, his kisses looked positively violent. https://twitter.com/CJEdwardsx/status/1419759392581373959?s=20 We started the episode with the boys finding […]

5 years ago

We can’t deny it, this season has been pretty juicy so far. But we all know the juiciness can only improve with the addition of some Irish blood into the mix – how could we forget Maura and Yewande’s noble contributions to the villa drama? Forever in our memories. The producers obviously feel the same, […]

5 years ago

Donie O’ Sullivan gives us favourite grandchild vibes. He’s that one cousin whose graduation picture hangs pride of place in your grandparent’s living room. Your granny tells anyone who visits “ah he’s doing very well now beyond in America, and he was always top of his class too”, while you slave away making tea and […]

5 years ago

After seven months of no service, or over a year in some cases, restaurants and bars across Ireland will re-open their doors today for indoor dining. A long awaited moment for the Irish hospitality sector as some establishments begin the re-opening of their indoor dining facilities. Up until this weekend, only provisional guidance had been […]

5 years ago

Now that I’m sitting down to write about this I’m a bit like wait… What actually happened last night? Obviously we had the PE challenge, with Toby pumping those cartoon sized weights after his team lost to prove what a big boy he is. But before the dumping, did anything else really happen? At this […]

5 years ago

With its dream-like sandy beaches, epic cliff walks and cosy pubs, it’s no surprise Achill is one of Ireland’s favourite destinations for a cheeky staycay. Like really, if you haven’t got a snap of you in your dry robe at Keem Bay, are you even Irish? https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTp6ytozFv/ There’s no better spot for those looking to […]

5 years ago

When the weather’s like this, the type of food we crave is very specific. Sure, it needs to be fresh and light, but filling and substantial too. You won’t catch us just nibbling on a slice of watermelon and being sorted for the day, is what we’re saying. Luckily for us, Dela in Galway has […]

5 years ago

Teapot Lane on the Sligo/Leitrim county bounds is an idyllic spot if you’re looking to get away from it all. Outdoor showers, treehouse accommodation and the dotiest BYO bar you could imagine, this place already had everything a staycationer could possibly want, but now they’ve added something new to the list. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRRF0llHsyX/ If a transparent […]

5 years ago

Sure it was nice while it lasted. We knew the rain was coming, but we were treating it as an out of sight out of mind type thing. We may not be able to do that for much longer as Met Éireann have issued a Status Yellow Rain and Thunderstorm Warning for the entire country, […]

5 years ago

After a whirlwind summer of everyone rushing to Enniskerry Village for that all- important snap of the set, and closely following Patrick Dempsey’s insta to see what Irish landmark he visits next, Disenchanted filming in Enniskerry has wrapped. Director Adam Shankman bid farewell to this stage of filming on insta, sharing a pic of this […]

5 years ago

If you’re planning a hike, stroll or cycle followed by a coffee this weekend, Bunlacken Brú at the foot of Cullahill Mountain in Laois is the perfect shout. These guys just opened up last weekend and couldn’t be in a more ideal location for anyone looking to soak up a bit of nature while enjoying […]

5 years ago

Well now… that was one for the books. Who would have thought old boy Hugo had it in him? Honestly, probably a few of us on the outside. It’s hard to buy the whole “nicest boy in the villa” thing after what we saw with Dr Alex in season 4, they get a god complex […]

5 years ago

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past year or two, it’s that you shouldn’t live to work. Life is short, you need to get out there and experience it. And in almost 30 degree weather in some parts of the country, your experience should involve jumping into the sea, not sitting behind a […]

5 years ago

It’s safe to say we’re living in a permanent state of These Uncertain Times™, and need someone to guide us, to tell us how to live our lives. Enter the holy trinity of Irish news: Zara King, Gavan Reilly and of course, Richard Chambers. When the people paid to run our country aren’t exactly always… […]

5 years ago

Last night we saw Love Island finally start Love Islanding, with many success stories to report. https://twitter.com/dyna23ty/status/1417954778194325506?s=20 A great turn out for the books, it has to be said. The episode started off with the islanders choosing who to dump out of the least popular boys/girls, predictably enough they went for Danny and AJ so […]

5 years ago

There’s nothing like going down a good old fashioned hole on Food TikTok. There’s just so much to discover. Lunch ladies making food for hundreds of kids, young wans preparing the most aesthetically pleasing picnics you can imagine and fast food hacks for days. Within this, there’s a subcategory – Irish Food Tiktok. And I’m […]

5 years ago

From the August bank holiday weekend until early September, O’ Mahony’s of Watergrasshill will be transformed into a music, comedy and cabaret venue, and the line up looks absolutely class. Events company The Good Room has announced a new series of live music and comedy events to take place within the atmospheric surrounds of O’Mahony’s. […]

5 years ago

For the past 10 years, Junk Kouture has been inspiring young designers across the country to create glam, high-end designs using repurposed materials. Focusing on sustainability, fashion, art and engineering, Junk Kouture annually showcases the designs of secondary school students aged 13-18 across Ireland, which are made using 100% recycled items. And now, Junk Kouture […]

5 years ago

The next three years will see a change to fare systems on public transport in Ireland, with a plan to introduce contactless and smartphone payments in that time. According to The Journal, digital payment options for public transport users could be available in the near future. This will allow passengers to pay with contactless cards, […]

5 years ago

Last night started off with wee Toby once again being upset he’s not the best loved boy in the villa. Surely the chap knew he’d have pies coming from Kaz, who he left high and dry, and Lib, who’s her ride or die? He let Kaz know he had no regrets and would do everything […]

5 years ago

Ardmore is one of the most beautiful seaside towns Waterford has to offer, and that’s saying a lot. If you haven’t put it on your staycation list yet, now is your sign to do so. It’s got everything you could ask for – sandy beaches, an amazing cliff walk (it’s a loop which we all […]

5 years ago

From Monday 26th of July, Boots will be offering rapid antigen testing in a select number of stores throughout Ireland. The tests are priced at €35 and have been launched in response to international travel guidelines that require travellers to take an antigen test to access certain countries. Results will be available within one hour, […]

5 years ago

Last night we saw Danny and Lucinda’s coupling curdle away quicker than those cream pies in the Majorca sun. And we love to see it, tbqh. His threatening, unblinking eyes burning a hole into Aaron under those plucked-within-an-inch-of-their-life brows and Lucinda’s obsession with the word ‘really?’ have gotten enough airtime, thank you very much. The […]

5 years ago

We all need a bitta creativity in our lives, and this could be the perfect workshop for you to express yours! The gals at Bloom | The Art Project know this, and over the past year have been spreading the artistic love by creating beautiful murals across the country and hosting workshops for artistes of […]

5 years ago

“That’s Hot” – Paris Hilton, after taste-testing the sauce on her new cooking show. Over the last year or so, many of us have become born-again Paris lovers. When her documentary aired on YouTube last year, we saw the woman behind the character she created in the early noughties, and gained an insight to the […]

5 years ago

The Fat Fox is a well established staple of the Irish coffee scene at this stage. Their Delgany drive thru is always hoppin’ and their G’stones cafe is one of our fave spots for a reward flattie after the Bray to Greystones walk. So we already know you’ll be delighted to hear about their new […]

5 years ago

Due to the overwhelming screen time enjoyed by Millie & Liam and Brad & Lucinda last night, many of us struggled through the episode. No shade to any of them, but they wouldn’t be the most exciting of pairs. at this rate, this episode is watching me — jah-nee-tah (@MonochromeEgo) July 13, 2021 The ep […]

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