It’s been a miserable auld week in terms of weather, it has to be said. Rainy mornings have compounded the post-Bank Holiday misery and people have been checking their calendars just to confirm that it is, in fact, May. Well, it seems that this traditionally summer month is set to stop masquerading as November with […]

7 years ago

It’s been another incredible, if a little exhausting, week in the UEFA Champions League. After Liverpool’s exploits on Tuesday, it was the turn of Tottenham Hotspur to come back from the dead and clinch their place in the final on June 1. The result left fans everywhere in disbelief once more, not least Virgin Media […]

7 years ago

Much like Game Of Thrones fans, Marvel movie enthusiasts and royal baby watchers, football supporters have been known to jabber on about their chosen pursuit in a manner evoking shrugged shoulders and blank expressions from all around them. All of the above subjects have provided numerous ‘water cooler’ moments in recent weeks, as people spill […]

7 years ago

Picking an adult animated comedy to binge on these days can be a bit of a minefield. Back in the day, lovers of the genre could pick and choose between The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park with a handful more thrown in for good measure. Since the advent of streaming, those industry leaders have […]

7 years ago

When Vincent Kompany smashed home a winner for Manchester City against Leicester on Monday night, most Liverpool supporters would have resigned themselves to another trophyless season. The 1-0 win for the Citizens meant that they just need to beat Brighton on Sunday to secure the Premier League title and even the most positive of Reds […]

7 years ago

A common complaint for movie lovers on these shores is coming across a terrible Irish accent on the big screen. Hollywood history is littered with such failed attempts with the likes of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Gerard Butler all coming in for criticism. Of course, the internet being what it is, a genius by […]

7 years ago

We’ll admit, when the tapas craze began to sweep Ireland a few years back, we were sceptical. Now, however, we can’t get enough. What’s not to like about going out and experiencing about five (at least) different meals at once? It’s even better if you go witha big gang as there’s never a shortage of […]

7 years ago

We’ve all got those ambitions in life that we seemingly will never get around to doing. Whether it’s traveling the world, writing that novel or simply painting the spare room, sometimes we just need that person in our lives to give us that little push we need. Baz Ashmawy plays that role in his new […]

7 years ago

Calling all the gangsta rappers out there. If you fancy a cosy night on the sofa instead of gallivanting around town spitting your sick rhymes at passers-by than RTÉ 2 has got you covered. The station will be airing 2015 hip hop biopic Straight Outta Compton tonight and it has to be said it’s an […]

7 years ago

It’s fair to say that footballers sometimes get a bad rap in the press but every now and again a story comes out that shows they’re a pretty decent lot all round. We’ve covered a few examples before, like when James McClean stepped in to help out a team made up of children with Down […]

7 years ago

Met Éireann has extended its weather warning to status red for Co. Clare ahead of the arrival of Storm Hannah tonight. While status yellow means ‘be aware’ and status orange means ‘be prepared’, the official guidelines for status red urges to public to ‘take action’. This means that the public should ‘take action to protect […]

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Just a week after we were blessed with 23-degree weather over Easter, Ireland is preparing for the arrival of Storm Hannah tonight. A status orange wind warning is in place for Munster while Connacht, Donegal and large parts of Leinster have been hit with a yellow warning from tonight until tomorrow morning. In preparation for […]

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With Storm Hannah whistling outside your window tonight, there’ll be no better place to be than curled up on your sofa with an auld cupán tae. Given that it’s Friday, some of the best televisual entertainment this evening will be provided by The Graham Norton Show and tonight’s line-up is sure to have you holding on […]

7 years ago

When the people at Sky Sports was deciding which pundits to have on for last night’s Manchester Derby, you can imagine someone in the social media department piping up with the name Roy Maurice Keane. All day Twitter has been hopping with the Corkman’s astute observations on the current state of his former club Manchester […]

7 years ago

Picture the scene – it’s the climax of the upcoming Bond movie and 007 has finally locked up the baddie who then bursts into a chorus of I Want To Break Free by Queen. Fin. This and other spoilers were revealed in Jamaica today at the official launch of Bond 25, the as-yet-untitled upcoming movie […]

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Hold on to your hats, folks. This just got real. After news broke this morning that Storm Hannah was on her way, Met Éireann has now issued wind warnings for 20 counties. The time to be on your guard would appear to Friday evening and night, with an orange wind warning in place for Clare, […]

7 years ago

With thousands of passengers passing through airports every day, it’s probably fair to say that keeping the buildings spick and span 24/7 is quite a tall order. People have been traveling across the globe, often picking up a heap of germs along the way which are then spread across any surface which their hands […]

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What a difference a few days make. After being bathed in glorious sunshine over Easter Weekend, it seems we now have to prepare for an onslaught of severe winds brought on by Storm Hannah. Yep, you know things are rough when weather events get a name. According to the UK’s Met Office, our own Met Éireann […]

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It’s only been two weeks since the series two finale of Derry Girls aired but if you’re already getting withdrawal symptoms then fret no more. It has been announced today that series one of the hugely popular Channel 4 sitcom is just one of several new additions coming to Netflix in May. This is greats […]

7 years ago

Starting a band and heading away on tour is the dream of many a youngster but only a select few ever get the chance to do it. One such group is Snow Patrol, one of the most high-profile Irish success stories in the past couple of decades. From their humble beginnings at the University Of […]

7 years ago

It’s fair to say we were blessed with the weather over Easter weekend but like most good things in life, it’s all set to come to an abrupt end. Thankfully, most of us are back in work for the expected downturn which will see ‘heavy and thundery downpours’ from later tonight. It looks like things […]

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How’s that weather treating you? Pretty well we’d imagine. It seems we’ll be getting used to it to as, according to Met Éireann, the warm weather will continue until Tuesday at least. Temperatures are said to have reached 22 degrees again today and another warm day is on the horizon for Easter Sunday, albeit with […]

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If you’re looking for a powerful movie to watch this Easter Saturday night then look no further than RTÉ 2. The channel will be showing 12 Years A Slave, the movie which took home the 2013 Oscar for Best Picture. The film is based on Soloman Northup’s 1853 memoir of the same name and follows his […]

7 years ago

People in the nip. On the telly. On Easter Weekend. If anyone wasn’t aware of how much Ireland has changed in recent times then they only needed to look at last night’s Late Late Show.  In it, Ryan Tubridy met with participants of the Naked Bike Ride which is coming to Cork in June. The […]

7 years ago

The PSNI has confirmed that two men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested over the killing of journalist Lyra McKee on Thursday night. 29-year-old Lyra was shot during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry and later died at Altnagelvin Hospital after being brought there by police. This morning, the PSNI stated that the […]

7 years ago

Talking about sex with your parents is the stuff of nightmares for most people. If you’re one of them, just imagine having to do it in front of millions of people on the telly. A tad awkward, right? That’s the premise behind Let’s Talk About Sex, a candid documentary which features well-known celebs discussing the […]

7 years ago

It’s Good Friday and a large chunk of the working population will enjoy a day off today. Well for some, delighted for ya. It seems like the commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion couldn’t have fallen at a better time with Met Éireann predicting temperatures of 23 degrees today. The forecast says that it will be ‘dry […]

7 years ago

It’s that time of year again where runners and walkers of all levels dust off their running gear in preparation for the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. The 2019 event will take place on Sunday June 2, giving participants plenty of time to get up to speed ahead of the big day. Every year, thousands of […]

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When you’re sipping your hot cup of tea on your comfy sofa tonight, spare a thought for the participants on the new RTÉ series which should be the focus of your attention. Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week sees Irish civilians being put through a gruelling Special Forces selection course designed by members of the Army Ranger […]

7 years ago

It’s now just under two months until the 2019 Women’s World Cup gets underway in France and it has been announced today that Irish fans won’t miss a minute. RTÉ and TG4 have confirmed that between them they will broadcast every single game of the quadrennial showpiece this summer. The national broadcaster will show 23 matches […]

7 years ago

Yesterday, the Central Statistics Office released a load of interesting facts and figures about living in Ireland. As part of the Regional SDGs report, it was revealed that people in Dublin binge drink more than those any other county and another interesting segment reveals the average price of rent in every part of the country. In what […]

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Upon its cinematic release in 1993, Jurassic Park captivated moviegoers all over the world with its state-of-the-art special effects and terrifying dinosaur scenes. Dr. John Hammond’s theme park dream may have fallen by the wayside a tad but the movie has definitely endured to this day. There was a time where we’d have to trudge […]

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We’re very much at the business end of the 2018/2019 Champions League and Irish viewers have the choice of two pivotal quarter-finals tonight. In the RTÉ corner, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United will look to complete another amazing comeback as they head into their second leg away to Barcelona 1-0 down. After last month’s dramatic […]

7 years ago

Liverpool’s Mo Salah brought football fans to their feet yesterday as his stunning long-range goal clinched a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. It was genuinely one of those jaw-dropping moments that people will remember in years to come but if you ask Shay Given, he only had one thing on his mind. The former Ireland goalie […]

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Back in 1980s Ireland, a good old-fashioned religious phenomenon was a common topic of discussion around the country. In the summer of 1985 in particular, you couldn’t move for the miracles being reported nationwide and RTÉ will delve deep into this mysterious period in our history with tonight’s documentary called Moving Statues – The Summer […]

7 years ago

In terms of weather, it’s difficult to recall a Monday as miserable as this one. Commuters were battered by wind and rain as they made their way to work this morning and it’s probably going to be the same on the way home. There is reason for hope though as Met Éireann is forecasting that […]

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Miss the big sports stories over the weekend? Every Monday, we’ll bring you right up to speed on the teams and stars making headlines around the world. Got an opinion? Send an email to james@lovin.com and we’ll feature your thoughts in the next edition.  1. Tiger roars back No matter what you think of Tiger […]

7 years ago

It’s the movie that turned the entire human race against sharks and it’s a credit to all involved that it still endures to this day. Steven Spielberg’s Jaws was first released 44 years ago (yeah, we couldn’t believe that either) and whenever it’s repeated on TV it still leaves audiences covering their eyes and hiding behind […]

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After all the talk, the wait is nearly over. The eighth and final series of Game Of Thrones comes to our screens on Monday and that means this weekend is the perfect opportunity to relive the most iconic moments of the TV show that defined a decade. With that in mind, get the popcorn on, […]

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As 911 once said “party people, hey, it’s Friday night” but that was back in the 90s and we’re all far too old for that carry on these days. We’d much prefer sprawling out on the sofa and watching the world’s second longest-running chat show, thank you very much. Tonight on The Late Late Show, […]

7 years ago

Every Friday, we put our audience to the test by posing some tricky questions about what went on in the past week.  If you’ve been paying attention you should have no trouble scoring at least eight. Anything below that and, well, you seriously need to reconsider how you spend your free time.  Let us know […]

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When RTÉ television first launched in 1961, the idea of tonight’s documentary being aired to a national audience would have been alien to most people in Ireland. Such was the hold of the Catholic Church over the nation, even as much of a whisper of bad word against a priest would have been met with […]

7 years ago

Over the past few days, you may have scrolled through a few stories of the mission to capture the first-ever image of a black hole. It’s no doubt a fascinating topic but if science isn’t your forte then you’re probably a bit confused as to what all the fuss is about. This writer, on the […]

7 years ago

The average age of an Irish groom in an opposite-sex marriage in 2018 was 36.4, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office. The report was released today and revealed that the average age of a bride in an opposite-sex marriage was 34.4 years. In relation to same-sex marriages, the average age for […]

7 years ago

Lisa McGee, you’ve done it again. The brains behind hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls has made a habit of giving us all a lump in our throats and last night’s series two finale was no different. As Bill and Hillary Clinton rolled into town, there were the usual relatable gags like Ma Mary fretting […]

7 years ago

Since Derry Girls returned for a second series last month, viewers have been left in hysterics at a missing Child Of Prague statue, a chaotic trip to a Take That concert and a batch of hash scones doing the rounds at a wake. Sadly, after another hugely popular run, the Channel 4 sitcom will wrap […]

7 years ago

We love a good sporting homecoming here in Ireland. The manic scenes in Dublin after Italia ’90 have gone down in folklore. Katie Taylor brought Bray to its knees when she returned from London with Olympic gold in 2012. Every year, All-Ireland football and hurling champions are whooped and cheered long into the night at hastily-built […]

7 years ago

True crime programmes about grisly murders appear to be all the rage at the moment and there aren’t many murderers more notorious than Jack The Ripper. The serial killer terrorised the people of London in the late-19th century and the many tales of his evil deeds are well documented to this day. Tonight, you’ll be […]

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If you made it to and from work this week without getting drenched then you were doing well. Thankfully, the week ahead is looking like it will be much better with the mercury set to rise to a comfortable 15 degrees on Monday. Met Éireann has predicted that the week will be mainly dry with […]

7 years ago

It was a joyous day for Michael O’Leary yesterday as, for the second year in a row, he watched his horse Tiger Roll winning the English Grand National. Jockey Davy Russell clinched victory, making Tiger the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to retain the Grand National title. Celebrations must have gone on long into […]

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